We can't wait to see everyone tonight for Purim Palooza Under the Big Tent! Don't forget to wear costumes and please bring a box of Mac and Cheese to shake as a grogger, and then donate to the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry!
This Evening's Schedule: 5:00-5:45 pm - Balloon Sculptures, Face Painting, Purim Crafts, A Mitzvah Project, Strolling Performers and lots of fun! 5:30 pm - Dinner is served for those who ordered ahead (We will have a list to remind you what you ordered. Unfortunately, the deadline to order dinner has now passed.) 5:50-6:10 pm - Circus Show 6:10-6:30 pm - Circus Lessons, Balloon Sculptures, Face Painting, and Crafts 6:15 pm - Ma'ariv 6:30 pm - Megillah Reading
Todah Rabbah to our spectacular sponsors: Arleen & Phillip Korenblat, Rhonda & Andy Oberman, and Andrew Schwebel.
** Special Note about Evening Services ** Erev Purim services this evening will NOT be on Zoom, but in person and livestreamed from our Wolff Family Sanctuary HERE. Ma'ariv begins at 6:15 pm followed by the Megillah reading.
Tuesday Morning, services will return to the Guller Chapel at 7:00 am in-Person, Zoom, and Livestream.
MARCH 'MOONA MADNESS IS BACK! Here's a Slam Dunk idea: Sign up to participate in March 'Moona Madness! The winner will receive half of the "pot" and decide which BA fund gets the other half!
Step One: Sign up HERE Step Two (beginning Sunday, March 12): Pick your brackets HERE
JProStl Recognition Event Thursday, March 9 Doors open at 2:00 pm and the program begins at 3:00 pm
Join us to celebrate this year's honorees! The theme of the program is Chai Tea, in honor of the 18th Annual Event, sponsored by Pam and Ron Rubin and The Republic of Tea. Among those being recognized are Liessa Alperin, Jennifer Bernstein, Debbi Braunstein, and Lynn Wittels.
** SPECIAL NOTE ** Many of BA's staff will be attending the JPro Recognition event this Thursday in honor of Liessa Alperin. We may not be able to assist you between 3:00 - 5:00 pm on Thursday. Kindly leave a voicemail or email and we will get back with you as soon as possible! Todah Rabbah!
3rd-8th Grade BA Youth Connection Sky Zone - Sunday, March 12 11:30 am - 3:00 pm
11:30 am: Pizza Lunch 12:00 pm: Travel via bus to Sky Zone 3:00 pm: Return to BA
The contemporary artwork of Mark Koritz, Jonathan Levy, Jill Nassau, Lenore Pepper, and Dganit Moreno is currently in the Art Gallery at B'nai Amoona for display and purchase through March 17.
Please join us for a reception showcasing our current artists and their work in the Art Gallery at B'nai Amoona. Sunday, March 12 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Men's Club Man/Youth of the Year Luncheon Sunday, March 12 at Kol Rinah 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Join Men's Club to Celebrate this Year’s Man of the Year, Ed Herzog, and Youth of the Year, Ilana Boyer. We look forward to celebrating them at this year's Men's Club luncheon at Kol Rinah on Sunday, March 12 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. RSVP HERE Registration closes March 8.
Please be sure to join us THIS Shabbat, March 4 as well for Men's Club Shabbat to learn more about our honorees and the wonderful things happening in Men's Club.
Men's Club Hearing Men's Voices - Medical Edition Wednesday, March 15 at 7:00 pm
Men's Club member Dr. Ronan Lev will be leading a discussion on Men's Health, especially as we age.
Ronan is board-certified by the American Board of Urology and specializes in laparoscopy and stone surgery.
50th Reunion Brunch Sunday, March 26 - 11:30 am We invite you to our "Looking Back While Moving Forward" 50-Year Reunion Brunch from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
We will celebrate the Linda Rotskoff Eary Childhood Center and all of our students, parents, grandparents, teachers and administrators since 1973!
To sponsor our Annual Fundraiser "From Play to Pray" click HERE.
Questions? Contact Gail Armstrong, Director of Development at gail@bnaiamoona.com or 314-576-9990 x126
Camp Ramot Amoona
Summer Registration is Now Open! Children entering Kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to experience a summer like no other at Camp Ramot Amoona. Campers enjoy a range of activities aimed to spark their creativity, get their body moving, and keep their mind active. They also develop lifelong friendships and endless memories! CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR SPOT
Questions about Camp? Feel free to contact our Camp Ramot Amoona Director, Kyla Gersten, at 314-769-5952 or kyla@bnaiamoona.com.
Ask the Rabbi
Rabbi Abraham will be hosting a series of “Ask the Rabbi” sessions. These informal, casual get togethers are open to the entire congregation and all are welcome to join these chats with Rabbi Abraham. It is an opportunity to ask your questions directly to Rabbi Abraham.
Please mark your calendars for: Tuesday, March 28, immediately following evening Minyan Shabbat, April 8, following Kiddush Sunday, April 23 at 10:00 am
Please RSVP to Amy Maupin at amy@bnaiamoona.com, but feel free to drop in for any or all of these sessions.
Adult Education Opportunities
Adult Hebrew with Ophira Melnick:
American Jewish University (AJU) Maven Adult Ed Opportunities:
Mel Brooks' History of the World Part II Thursday, March 7, 2023 at 2:00 pm CST Free online webinar, registration is required
After a 42-year wait, the long-promised Mel Brooks sequel History Of The World Part II comes to Hulu! Originally premiering in 1981, History of the World Part I was Mel Brooks’ parody of Hollywood’s historical movie trends. History of the World Part II will include an eight-part series with bits such as “Hitler on Ice,” and “Jews in space.” Join cast member Josh Fadem and AJU’s Jonathan Dobrer for an inside look at the Jewish satire throughout the series, Brooks’ influence on comedy in America, and how Fadem’s career in comedy has been inspired by his Jewish upbringing and the works of Mel Brooks himself.
Coffee and Conversation with Shevet Keshet Sunday, March 12, 4:30 - 6:00 pm Your Home, Your Money with guest speaker Orli Dudaie Are you getting the right answers to the wrong questions when selling, buying or refinancing? Join Shevet Keshet for this discussion at B'nai Amoona. Coffee/Tea and light refreshments will be served. Suggested donation of $5. All proceeds go to Tzofim. Questions? Contact Rachel Bazelal at 314-288-6378
Congregation B'nai Amoona Teams Up with Leket Israel Spread the festive joy of Purim, and prevent the needless destruction of healthy food by supporting Leket Israel.
Every $1 provides 6 lbs. of fresh food delivered to those in need on Purim day and Shushan Purim in order to fulfill the mitzvah of Matanot L’evyonim.
Leket Israel, Israel’s National Food Bank, rescues over 60 million lbs. of surplus, high-quality food annually, that otherwise would go to waste, from hundreds of farms, hotels, corporate caterers and IDF bases. The food is distributed weekly to over 265 non-profits feeding 234,000 Israelis of all backgrounds.
Send a check to "American Friends of Leket Israel" at PO Box 2090, Teaneck, NJ 07666
Donor Advised Fund, Wire, Stocks, or Mutual Funds: elena@leket.us or (201) 331-0070 x2
American Friends of Leket Israel Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization: P.O. Box 2090, Teaneck, NJ 07666, https://leket.org/, elena@leket.us, (201) 331-0070 x2, Tax ID #: 20-8202424
Join Us For Minyan
Morning Minyanim Sun: 9:00 am & Mon - Fri: 7:00 am In-Person ZoomLivestream
Evening Minyanim Sun - Thurs: 6:15 pm In-Person ZoomLivestream
In the Community
Condolences to Judy Heumann's family and all of us that were blessed by her presence. Together with the rest of the world, we mourn the loss of Judy Heumann, the "Mother of the Disability Rights Movement" who was instrumental in much of the legislation that redefined regulations and civil rights for individuals with disabilities. Judy was a force larger than life who never accepted the "status quo". Just as we remember Esther as one who stood up for the rights of the Jews, Judy's vision and actions were essential in ensuring that all people, no matter their needs, are accepted and included. May her memory be for a blessing.
NCJW-STL is offering separate grief support groups for women and men who have lost their life partner. They have created a new support group just for men and they have their long-standing support group for women, Wife Widow Woman (WWW). For more information, please contact Renee Sigel-Hearst at 314.993.5181 or rsigel-hearst@ncjwstl.org.
