This Shabbat we celebrate the Bar Mitzvah of Asher Brown, son of Jeremy and Kelli Brown. He is the brother of Abby, Josh, Miriam, Sam and Aaron. Asher’s sister, Abby, became a Bat Mitzvah at B’nai Amoona a couple of years ago. Asher is following her by becoming a Bar Mitzvah at B'nai Amoona.
Approx 30 min after services: Shabbat Song Circle in the Mendelson Family Library
6:45 pm: Shabbat Afternoon/Evening Services in the Guller Chapel
Pre Bar Mitzvah Participation of Liam Peters
Havdalah: 8:15 pm
Join us for Mini Minyan THIS Shabbat at 10:15 am in the Guller Chapel
Young children and their grown ups are invited to join us 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. Upcoming Mini Minyan Dates: May 6 & May 27* * May 27th Mini Minyan will be part of a special Shavuot celebration and will begin at 10:00 am.
Join us for THIS Shabbat Song Circle Approximately 30 minutes following services in the Mendelson Family Library
Next Song Circle: May 20 Shabbat Zimrah: June 10 Join Cantor Nathanson for meaningful and inspiring Song Circles following Shabbat morning services. All are welcome to join, no registration required.
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Abraham Sunday, April 23 at 10:00 am in the Guller Chapel
Last session of "Ask the Rabbi" with Rabbi Abraham is Sunday, April 23, after Minyan. This informal, casual get together is open to the entire congregation and all are welcome to join this chat with Rabbi Abraham. It is an opportunity to ask your questions directly to Rabbi Abraham.
Please RSVP to Amy Maupin at amy@bnaiamoona.com , but feel free to drop in.
Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration - Come visit the BA Booth! Sunday, April 23, 5:30-8pm The J’s Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur
Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day with us! The IAC, St. Louis J, and the St. Louis Jewish Federation invite the entire community to celebrate Israel’s 75th Independence Day. The event will include petting zoo for children, food, treats, Israeli folk dances, live music from DJ Utopia, and much more! The event is funded by The Lubin-Green Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. No Registration Necessary
Interested in volunteering at the event? Sign up HERE!
Next Shabbat - April 29
Shabbat Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Naamah Kelman & Elan Ezrachi, PhD. Israel at 75 - Reflecting on Achievements and Challenges
Next Shabbat, April 29, all are invited to grab your Kiddush lunch after morning services and gather in our Krupat-Oberman Community Lounge for a special Lunch and Learn.
Dr. Elan Ezrachi and Rabbi Naamah Kelman are a husband-and-wife team. Together and separately, they cover a wide range of contemporary Jewish and Israeli issues. Based in Jerusalem, they have been involved for more than 40 years as professionals and laypeople in critical areas of Jewish life.
In Our Community
WE MOURN THE LOSS OF...
Samuel J. Broh; beloved husband of Judith Scissors and the dear step-father of Michael Scissors (Lori) and Melinda Conley (Reed). He is survived by brothers Stanley Sclove (Caryl), Robert Scharff, Jr. (Martha), David Sclove (Carol), Andrew Broh (Nancy) and Richard Scharff; sisters Patricia Bort (Steve), Lisabeth Margulus (Michael), and Virginia Scharff (Chris Wilson); dear husband, step-father, brother, step-grandfather, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to so many.
Gloria Marlene Schramm; Daughter of the Meyer and Esther Bluestein (z"l); Beloved wife of Fred S. Schramm (z"l); devoted mother and mother-in-law of Taena (Morty) Rock, Adina (Wayne) Zaideman, Malina Schramm and Rochelle (Tim) Lootens; Loving grandmother of Shawn Silverberg, Carrie (Luke) Kampschmidt, Jamie (Brandon) Hess, Eliana (Ilan) Shvartz, Marni (Ted) Koshiol, Jared Zaideman, Rachel Lootens and Sarah Lootens. Proud great-grandmother of Avi Conoley Silverberg, Ava Kampschmidt, Kaley Kampschmidt, Austin Hess, Genevieve Hess, Kina Koshiol, Livi Koshiol, Max Koshiol, Nathan Koshiol and Brielle Shvartz; cherished sister of Samuel (Shirley) Bluestein and Evelyn (Roland, z"l) Roth (z"l); dear aunt, cousin and friend to many.
Monday, April 24 - Yom HaZikaron - Israel's Memorial Day, 6:30 pm The J’s Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur
Join the community for a remembrance ceremony for the fallen soldiers of the wars of Israel and victims of Terrorism. Doors open at the Staenberg Family Complex at 6:30 pm. The ceremony will begin at 7:00 pm.
