Thank you to everyone who came out to help us celebrate Purim this year under the big tent - Circus style! Circus Harmony put on a fantastic performance and we were so grateful to share Purim Palooza fun with so many of you!
Todah Rabbah also to our spectacular sponsors: Arleen & Phillip Korenblat, Rhonda & Andy Oberman, and Andrew Schwebel. Click HEREto view all of our Purim Palooza photos!
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: Pick your brackets HERE
Deadline to complete your bracket is this Thursday, March 16 at 10:00 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.
50th Anniversary LRECC (Preschool) Reunion Brunch Sunday, March 26 - 11:30 am
We invite you to join us to celebrate our 50th anniversary and support 50 more years of excellence for B’nai Amoona. It’s time to celebrate! 50th Reunion Brunch – “Looking Back While Moving Forward” – a walk down memory lane! To sign up for the Reunion Brunch click HERE.
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
Intergenerational Second Night Passover Seder Thursday, April 6 at 5:30 pm Adults (Ages 10 and up) $45 Children (Ages 4 - 9) $25 3 & under complimentary Reserve your seats HERE by March 27
Our Seder is generously underwritten by Shelley and Bruce Edwards and NJOP's Passover Across America
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.
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.
American Jewish University (AJU) Maven Adult Ed Opportunities:
Israel's Debate: The Judiciary, Law of Return, and Democracy Thursday, March 23 at 2pm PST | No Cost | Online
Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has returned to power as head of a new coalition government that has proposed a variety of legal reforms, including limitations on the autonomy of the Supreme Court, restrictions on the Law of Return, and curtailments on the rights of women and the LGBTQ+ community. These proposed changes have incited unprecedented demonstrations across Israel, as well as a large debate about the future of its democracy.
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that aims to explore the current state and future of democracy in Israel. AJU’s President Dr. Jeffrey Herbst will be in discussion with judicial expert Joel D. Joseph about the critical issues being debated in Israel and among Jews everywhere. Dr. Joseph is the author of Solomonic Justice: How the Israeli Supreme Court Has Become a Beacon of Justice in the Middle East.
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
St. Louis Jewish Film Festival March 12-16 Travel the world through film! The J’s St. Louis Jewish Film Festival showcases national and international cinema that explores universal issues through traditional Jewish values, opposing viewpoints and new perspectives. This year we return to an in-person experience at Marcus Des Peres Cinema!
ElderLink Connecting you to services and resources for older adults. Call 314-812-9300 ElderLink is a free and confidential phone line that provides older adults and their caregivers with access to resources and referrals that best meet their needs. Staffed by a knowledgeable and experienced JFS case manager, ElderLink is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Through our network of partners, ElderLink connects callers to a range of services, including in-home support, food assistance, transportation resources, housing options, utility assistance, socialization opportunities, help to apply for benefits, and much more. Our JFS case manager works with callers to ensure that they have the tools and resources needed to navigate new stages of life. Website: https://jfsstl.org/elderlink Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JFSSTL Twitter: https://twitter.com/jfsstl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jfsstl
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.
