Reproductive Rights "Repro" Lunch & Learn Shabbat Morning, February 18 During Kiddush (approximately 11:30 am) We are thrilled to host an expert panel of guest speakers who will discussing the newest legislation affecting reproductive rights and access to reproductive healthcare.
This Lunch & Learn discussion will take place in the Krupat Oberman Community Lounge. All are welcome to pick up their Kiddush lunch first and enjoy it during the discussion. No registration needed.
Our guest speakers include: Heather Silverman, BA Member and Director of Policy & Evaluation, NCJW Amy Hammerman, State Policy Advocacy Chair, NCJW Barbara Phifer, Missouri State Representative for the 90th District Reverend Krista Taves, Minister of Congregational Life at Eliot Unitarian Chapel
BAUSY & Kolot Rosh Chodesh Adar Program: Hamantashen Making with Marcia Mermelstein Wednesday, February 22, 2023 7:00 pm The women of Kolot and our BAUSY teenagers will join together with Marcia Mermelstein to make tasty Hamantashen for Purim. Spouses are welcome to join too! No registration needed.
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! Our K-7th grade students will help lead the service and our 3rd graders will receive their first Siddur!
Shabbat Across America is generously sponsored by Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham, Cantor Sharon Nathanson, and Rabbi Neal Rose - our BA Klei Kodesh (clergy).
Young Couples Night Out at Main Event in Chesterfield, MO Saturday Night, March 4 beginning at 7:30 pm
Here's something that's right up your "alley..." as in, the BOWLING ALLEY! We'll meet at Main Event in Chesterfield to schmooze and bowl. The cost is $25/person and includes bowling and shoes for two hours. Food can be purchased on site during the event.
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 a jaw-dropping circus performance, circus lessons, and much more!
We'll also have a delicious dinner and Megillah reading... Don't forget to wear your costume!
Todah Rabbah to our spectacular sponsors: Arleen & Phillip Korenblat, Rhonda & Andy Oberman, and Andrew Schwebel.
Sisterhood Tour of the Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum Sunday, March 12 Arrival time: 10:45 am Members of our BA Sisterhood are invited for an intimate and engaging tour of the Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum. The group will be guided through both the permanent exhibition and Impact Lab. Deadline to register is 2/19.
February is JDAIM Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, & Inclusion Month
We continue to honor February as Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) and encourage you to visit https://www.respectability.org/jdaim/ for upcoming webinars and resources.
Adult Ed Updates
BA Adult Ed Update: Cantor Sharon Nathanson's Alef-Bet Hebrew class will not meet this week.
Thank you to our Super Square Sponsors & Players... and Mazel Tov to our Winners!
We also wish to thank all of our Super Square players:
Rabbi Jeffrey & Lauren Abraham Liessa Alperin Gail Armstrong Joyce Arovas Ron & Leslie Becker Brian & Debbi Braunstein Stu & Laurie Cohen Mark & Belinda Dana Rabbi Josef & Barbara Davidson April Davis Shelley Edwards Leonard & Julie Frankel Shmuel & Idena Freedman Diane Friedman Paul & Diane Gallant Andrew & Nikki Goldfeder Lester Goldman
Carl & Denny Greenberg Ed & Regina Herzog Scott & Emily Kalishman Brett & Tzivia Kalmes Kenny & Anita Kraus Marc & Susan Lapp Barry & Michelle Tobin Milder Natalie Miller Stacey Owens Jeffrey & Michelle Reiser David & Diane Rosen Jackson Salasky Vickie Shuchart Matt & Jennifer Smith James & Rachel Spezia Robert & Keryn Stobezki
Super Square purchases, sponsorships, and additional contributions benefitted the Linda Rotskoff Early Childhood Center as part of our From Play to Pray rolling fundraiser. Please mark your calendars for our next event, Looking Back While Moving Forward, our 50-Year Reunion Brunch taking place on Sunday, March 26. More information coming soon.
Community Events
***NEW DATE*** MaTovu Virtual Event: Hospital Visits and Sitting Shiva Thursday, February 16, 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
Our next BA Winter Bulletin will arrive in your mailbox with the next St. Louis Jewish Light distribution. For those interested in reading an online copy, please click HERE.
Congregation B’nai Amoona 324 South Mason Rd St. Louis, MO 63141
