This Shabbat we welcome Orly Mitkah Cohn to the Bimah for her Bat Mitzvah. Orly is the daughter of Plia and Creighton Cohn, younger sister of Matan and Leetal. She is the granddaughter of JoRose and Richard (z"l) Cohn, Gus and Jay Lee Lippman, and Shelley Chess Lippman (z"l). Orly follows in the path of her dad and older siblings in becoming a B’nai Mitzvah at B'nai Amoona.
We are thrilled to offer a special Reproductive Rights "Repro" Lunch & Learn opportunity following morning services with an expert panel of guest speakers who will discuss 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 and enjoy it during the discussion. No registration needed.
Our guest speakers include: Jen Bernstein, BA Member and Advocacy Manager, 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
Below please find some resources and statements from the Rabbinical Assembly on this topic:
4:45 pm: Shabbat Afternoon/Evening Services in the Guller Chapel In Person and BA Livestream
Havdalah: 6:12 pm
Mark Your Calendars for Next Shabbat
Mini Minyan Next Shabbat, February 25 at 10:15 am Young children and their grown ups are invited to join Rabbi Jeffrey & Lauren Abraham in the Mendelson Family Library for a morning of songs and activities in celebration of Shabbat! Following Mini Minyan, we will join the congregation for a delicious kid-friendly Kiddush luncheon. No registration required.
...and be sure to save the date for the following Mini Minyan taking place on April 1
Shabbat Song Circle beginning thirty minutes following the conclusion of morning services (approximately 11:30 am):
We invite you to join Cantor Nathanson for a meaningful and inspiring Song Circle following Shabbat morning services. All are welcome to join, no registration required.
Additional dates: March 25, April 22, and May 20
Shabbat for Ukranian Jews
Next Shabbat, the Rabbinical Assembly and other major Jewish organizations invite you to honor the one year anniversary of Russia invading Ukraine by incorprating blessings, songs, and activities provided HERE at your Shabbat dinner table.
In Our Community
MAZEL TOV TO...
Photographer Neshama Roash on having two of her images selected to be part of the Webster Arts exhibition, “Wanderlust,” which runs Feb. 24 to March 31. The exhibition focuses on the use of 2D and 3D visual art that presents the desire to travel the world, see far away places and a love of exploration.
Alan Taxman, Senior Vice President at the Taxman Specter Wealth Management Group of Merrill Lynch, for being recognized along with his colleagues on the 2023 Forbes “Best- in-State Wealth Management Teams” list.
WE MOURN THE LOSS OF...
Shalom Levi; cherished grandfather of Lital (Danny) Kichura and great-grandfather of Osher, Ariel, and Maor. Loved by all of his family and friends.
Ruth Barbara Fisher; beloved wife of Dr Harold Fisher (z”l); daughter of Eva and Bernard Ostrager (z”l); mother of Kenneth Fisher (Elizabeth Lender), Joel Fisher (Irene Fisher), Miles Fisher (Shully Fisher) and Dr. Pearl Fisher Serota (Steve Norlund); grandmother of Joshua Serota, Danielle Serota, Arielle Fisher, Gabrielle Fisher, Jonathan Fisher and David Fisher; beloved baby sister of 6; beloved Aunt Ruthie to numerous nieces and nephews who all adored her.
Adrienne “Ady” G. Rosenberg nee Goodman; beloved wife of Harry B. Rosenberg; loving mother of Julie Lansing Adler, Marcy (Merritt) Mamroth, Andrew (Ellyn) Lansing and Joseph (Jennifer) Lansing; stepmother of Harry (Rachel Dvorken) Rosenberg, Jr., Sally (Bruce Charendoff) Rosenberg and Ralph (Kim) Rosenberg; devoted sister of Martin (Leslie) Goodman; grandmother of 15; great-Boomey of 6; aunt of 3; preceded in death by her parents Ruth and Henry M. Goodman; cherished cousin and dear friend to so many.
