Our dedicated and wonderful Sacred Experience Committee recently came together to brainstorm ways to create meaningful and engaging summer opportunities. Listed below are two upcoming experimental changes that you should be aware of. We've always been a congregation with an entrepreneurial spirit and we hope that these upcoming adjustments to our summer schedule will enhance your Shabbat experiences.
Beginning Shabbat Morning, July 2, our Morning Services will begin at 9:30 am. This will continue through the rest of July. Please note: June 25 Shabbat Morning Services will continue to start at 9:00 am.
Friday, July 22, we will host TWO evening Services. The first will begin at our usual time of 6:00 pm and our later one will follow at 8:00 pm.
Please feel free to direct all of your comments and questions to our Sacred Experiences Chairperson, Dr. David Kantor. He may be emailed at drdavidkantor@gmail.com.
Upcoming Events & Programs
Boys Night Out Returns! Men's Club Boy's Night Out at Casa Juarez Mexican Town Thursday, June 23rd @ 7:00 pm!
Let's catch up and taco-bout how our summer is going!
Pride Shabbat: This Friday Evening, June 24 at 6:00 pm
All are invited to join us this Friday evening for Pride Shabbat. As a congregation, we affirm that all people are created B'Tzelem Elohim, in the image of God. We celebrate the progress made by the Pride movement while also committing to do the continued work in ensuring LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion.
We look forward to hearing first hand stories and reflections from our guest speakers, Dr. Sharon Vermont and her son, Sage Vermont.
About Dr. Sharon Vermont: Sharon Dunski Vermont is a Jewish wife and mother as well as a pediatrician who specializes in transgender health. Her LGBTQ advocacy began after learning that someone whom she loved was part of that community. She often writes and speaks about transgender issues in order to educate and to change hearts and and minds.
About Sage Vermont: Sage Vermont is a 23 year old bisexual, trans man. He is in school to be a funeral director and embalmer. In his free time he enjoys writing, making music and spending time with his dogs.
B'nai Amoona is also proud to partner with the Jewish Community during this year's Grand Pride Parade.
Grand Pride Parade June 26 at 11 am in Downtown St. Louis Jewish Community Gathering location and time will be sent closer to the date. Jewish Federation of St. Louis invites you to stand with us at this year’s PrideFest. We will stand together in solidarity, to celebrate and speak out with our collective voice. We have a strong history of coming together as a community and are excited to bring everyone together again to get involved! CLICK HERE TO JOIN US!
We look forward to a strong Jewish Community presence!
Jewish Senior Connection invites you to an ice cream social co-sponsored with St. Louis NORC. Tuesday, June 28 @ 7:00 pm (Rescheduled Date)
We will join together in the BA Sukkah Garden for friendship, Ted Drewes frozen custard, and entertainment provided by comedy legend, Jeff Lefton.
Please RSVP to Laura Press Millner, Program Director for NORC, at 314-812-9345. If you have questions about the program, please feel free to contact Marcia Mermelstein, Jewish Senior Connection coordinator, at 314-576-9990, ext. 139, or atmarcia@bnaiamoona.com.
KOLOT Summer Rosh Chodesh Tuesday, June 28 at *7:30 pm
Please note new time
The women of Kolot will join together as B'nai Amoona member Mihaela Grad gives us an intimate and personal perspective on Ukraine. Mihaela grew up in the town next to Ukraine's border in Moldova. She has visited Ukraine multiple timesand she will share reasons she cares so deeply about what is happening there today.
LRECC parent Netali Ginsburg will also teach us the art of flower arranging using blue and yellow flowers to honor Ukraine.
We will also enjoy sun-sational summer smoothies together while catching up with one another.
Thinking Person's Judaism with Rabbi Neal Rose Israel and the Jewish People with Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham Sex, War, and Betrayal with Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham Yiddish with Rabbi Neal Rose Midtown Midrash with Rabbi Neal Rose Torah for Today with Rabbi Neal Rose
Thank you to everyone who has completed our Communication's Survey. We have already received several thoughtful responses, but we know there are a few more of you who have not yet completed the form.
Your voice matters - please complete the survey at your earliest convenience.
In addition to completing this form, you are always welcome to send your questions and comments to me at rachel@bnaiamoona.com.
Please click HERE for more details about Services this week.
Community Events
JULY PROGRAMS AT THE MIROWITZ CENTER The Mirowitz Center, located on the Jewish Community Millstone Campus, is a place where adults can engage and connect with a variety of programs! Open to all! Register online at http://bit.ly/Register_MirowitzCenter
