Safety & Security Training with Scott Biondo: JOIN US TONIGHT @ 6:30 pm!
Scott Biondo, Community Security Director for the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, joins us tonight for a special safety training. He will share his expertise and empower us to be prepared in the event of an emergency at B'nai Amoona. All are highly encouraged to attend.
Pre-Selichot Scholar in Residence Weekend Friday, September 16 & Saturday, September 17
Our Scholar-In-Residence, Dr. Arnold Eisen, will speak during the following programs: Friday, September 16 beginning at 6:00 pm: Services, Dinner, and *Discussion
Turning to God and Theology, Together Thank you to all who registered for dinner. As a reminder, Dr. Eisen's discussion is geared towards audiences sixteen years and older and we are not able to provide childcare during his presentation.
Saturday Morning, September 17 beginning at 9:00 am Services, Torah for Today, & Further Discussion from the Bimah "Words, More Words and Key Words"
Saturday, September 17 beginning at 6:30 pm Services, Seudah Shlishit and Text Study
Pre-Selichot Discussion with Dr. Arnold Eisen at 8:00 pm Are Teshuvah, Tefillah, and Tzedakah Truly Enough to Mitigate the Evil of the Decree?
Pre-Selichot snacks and refreshments in the Gallery at 9:00 pm
Walk to the Wolff Family Sanctuary at 9:15 pm
Our moving Selichot Service in the Wolff Family Sanctuary will begin at 9:30 pm
With thanks for the generous sponsorship of Neil & Marsha Alex and Debee Alex supporting the Dr. Morris Alex Speaker Series.
Selichot at B’nai Amoona is generously sponsored by the Schuval Family.
Registration is Now Open For These
Adult Ed Opportunities
FALL ADULT ED REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THESE CLASSES
MKLC Opening Day is just around the corner - THIS SUNDAY, September 18th! Click HEREto register! Midweek Hebrew times are first come, first served and are already filling up. Once you have registered, students in 3rd - 7th grade are able to choose their Hebrew times. Questions? Please contact either Liessa Alperin or Idena Freedman.
Upcoming Events & Programs
Sababa Jewish Arts & Culture Festival Sunday, September 18 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at Washington University
Sababa is St. Louis’ premier Jewish arts and culture outdoor festival that will showcase local and national visual art exhibitors, culinary experiences, musical performances, and activities from local Jewish organizations.
The large parking garage is free and located below ground, directly east of the venue. Follow the Sababa signs with giant arrows from Forsyth. Once in the garage, there are elevators up to the event. The main entrance to Sababa is just at the top of the parking garage, at the east end of the venue. There is also an entrance at the west end of the venue.
B'NAI AMOONA IS IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS Please contact Marcy Williams at marcyawilliams@gmail.comorAnita Kraus at 314-576-9990 x127 or email anita@bnaiamoona.com to represent BA in this fun and exciting way.
Boys Night Out at Granite City Brewery Tuesday, September 20 at 7:00 pm
Another exciting night out with Boys is planned! This month's BNO will be at Granite City Brewery located at West Oak Square,11411 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63141. Capacity is limited, please register online.
“Thank You for Joining” Sisterhood Brunch Change Begins With Us: Exploring the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum with Helen Turner, Director of Education and Interpretation Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 10:30 am
Sisterhood members are invited to preview the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum before it reopens its newly-expanded facilities in November 2022. Helen will share the museum’s legacy and its world-class renovations and enhancements. For more information, please click here.
We are looking forward to spending the High Holy Days together in Shul with you! We are thrilled to bring back many of our beloved BA traditions that were paused during the pandemic. We also have some new surprises that we can't wait to share with you.
Above all, we are grateful to have you as part of our Kehillah during the High Holy Days and all year round. Please take some time to visit our HIGH HOLY DAY PAGE and be sure to register for the events you are able to attend.
We are also thrilled to deliver our next piece in our Elevating Elul Through Song series, Ufros Aleinu Sukat Shlomekha by our Artist in Residence, Andy Curry.
Please stop by the Gallant Family Judaica Shop for all of your High Holy Day needs. We have a beautiful selection of items in a variety of price points to brighten your holiday table or as a gift for family or friends! Some of the choices include dishes for apples and honey, challah boards, serving trays and challah covers. Click HERE to see some of our favorite items.
Join Us For Minyan
Morning Minyanim Sun: 9:00 am and Mon - Fri: 7:00 am In-Person, Zoom, Livestream
Evening Minyanim Sun - Thurs: 6:15 pm In-Person, Zoom, Livestream
Please click HERE for more details about Services this week.
Community Events
SAVE THE DATE Sharsheret: Beyond Pink October 30 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Save the date for Sharsheret's annual morning of exercise, education, and wellness! Sharshet supports Jewish women and families, of all backgrounds, facing breast and ovarian cancer—those who are diagnosed and those at high risk. More information coming soon.
2022 Olivette Turkey Trot to Benefit the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry Thanksgiving Day November 24, 2022
This family-friendly 5k run/walk course starts at Stacy Park, runs down scenic Old Bonhomme Road, and then through a paved, tree-lined trail, ending at Stacy Park. All proceeds going to benefit the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry which provides food, personal care items and community resource referrals to help individuals and families through difficult times. From 2014 through 2021 The Olivette Turkey Trot has raised over $58,000. In addition, on race morning we collect hundreds of pounds of canned goods that are also donated to the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry.
