Last Day To Participate in our Super Squares Fundraiser Is Wednesday! Proceeds Benefit the LRECC as part of our From Play to Pray Fundraiser.
This Sunday, February 12 is Super Bowl Sunday! Will the Kansas City Chiefs take home the Vince Lombardi Trophy or will it be the Philidelphia Eagles? We can't say, but we do not that a few of our members will win CASH! It could be YOU!
Still need to purchase your Super Squares? Click HERE.
***Please consider becoming a Super Squares sponsor. Your extra contributions help us all become winners!
JDAIM Shabbat: Voices from the Mount This Shabbat, February 11 at 9:00 am Join us in honor of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) for a special Shabbat. Members of our congregation will join us on the Bimah and help lead Shabbat Services.
Todah Rabbah to our Advocacy Group of Mitzvah Corps for their support and guidance with JDAIM at BA.
World Wide Wrap Sunday, February 12 at 9:00 am During Morning Minyan Celebrate the Mitzvah of wrapping Tefillin with us! We'll have extra sets and helpers available to you. Then, stay for a fabulous Bagel Breakfast (and more) as well as a discussion about fulfilling the Mitzvah led by Rabbi Abraham and members of the World Wide Wrap Committee.
Reproductive Rights "Repro" Lunch & Learn Shabbat Morning, February 18 During Kiddush (approximately 11:30 am) Join our expert panel (including members of NCJW) to discuss the newest legislation affecting access to individualized reproductive healthcare. No registration needed.
SAVE THE DATE MORE INFO COMING THIS WEEK
Shabbat Across America: L’Dor V’Dor - From Generation to Generation Friday, March 3 Friday Evening Services at 6:00 pm with an Italian Shabbat Dinner to immediately follow B’nai Amoona will join hundreds of synagogues across the continent to take part in an historic national Jewish event to celebrate what unifies all Jews — Shabbat! All are invited to this family friendly evening. Our K-7th grade students will help lead the service and our 3rd graders will receive their first Siddur!
PURIM PALOOZA! March 6 beginning at 5:00 pm Under The Big Tent at the Greatest Shul on Earth Step right up and join us for an evening of entertainment that will include circus performers, lessons, and a jaw-dropping performance to bring us all joy on Purim. We'll also have a delicious dinner and Megillah reading... Don't forget to wear your costume!
Keep your eye out for more information tomorrow!
Share Your Stories With The Combat Antisemitism Movement
Your story matters. We know that many individuals in our community have faced antisemitism and you are invited to share your stories with the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) this Sunday, February 12 from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm in the Bride's Room. CAM is working on a campaign to compile real first-hand experiences to raise awareness. CAM representative, Hannah Goldstein, will be here to assist in this project. Hannah is the daughter of BA members Richard and Michelle Goldstein.
For more information about the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM), please click HERE.
Share the Joy of Purim & Become a Purim Sponsor to have your name included on the card for all Sisterhood members and Klei Kodesh!
Please sign up to be a Purim Sponsor by Thursday, February 16. Questions? Contact Missy Korenblat-Hanin at missyhanin@gmail.comor 314-662-1776.
We Were All At Sinai: The Transformative Power of Inclusive Torah Recorded Webinar Featuring Lauren Tuchman, Jewish Theological Seminary Rabbinic Student & Chaplain at the New Jewish Home.
So often "inclusion" is all about making sure there is a seat at the table for ALL. Rabbinical student Lauren Tuchman explores whether this is the most accurate and useful way to talk about Inclusion. Does Judaism perhaps offer more radical ways to think about inclusion and disability?
Mazel Tov to our BA members who will be recognized at the 18th Annual JProStL Recognition Awards
Liessa Alperin, Director of Innovative Learning, Youth, and Engagement at Congregation B’nai Amoona - Career Achievement Award
Jennifer Bernstein, NCJWSTL Advocacy Manager, Pillar Award
Debbi Braunstein, Sharsheret Supports Program Manager - Chesed/Kindness Award
The JProStL community will also recognize Lynn Wittels, President & CEO of the St. Louis JCC for her impact on The J and the St. Louis Jewish community.
We also encourage you to join us at the JProStl Recognition Event on Thursday, March 9. Doors open at 2:00 pm and the program begins at 3:00 pm.CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Community Events
MaTovu Virtual Event: Hospital Visits and Sitting Shiva Thursday, February 9, 7:00 - 8:30 pm on Zoom Visiting the sick and planning and attending shivas are a common part of life, but one that we often feel unprepared for. Join us for a virtual skill-building session with end-of-life consultant Arielle Friedtanzer about navigating these situations with grace. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Join Us For Minyan
Morning Minyanim Sun: 9:00 am & Mon - Fri: 7:00 am In-Person, Zoom, Livestream
Evening Minyanim Sun - Thurs: 6:15 pm In-Person, Zoom, Livestream
