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January 2020 The monthly newsletter of Congregation B’nai Amoona

Cantorial Notes
Our feature article rotates monthly between the Klei Kodesh.

My daily work is not I fully believe that humans, too, can create cal modes of a traditional service, some- Shabbat Shirah
business. It’s personal. (and shatter) worlds with our words. Our times it is worthwhile to focus on just a few
Each meeting, each les- words are powerful. May I use my words ideas at a time and to go deeper into each Shabbat Shirah, literally the Shabbat of
son, each phone call and carefully today that I might create a world - depth rather than breadth. We have done Song, coincides with the Torah read-
each visit is personal. At a of hope and light within each soul that I some experimenting with non-traditional, ing of Parashat B’shallach in which we
time when technology and encounter, if only for that moment. “out of the box,” services, which we will chant Moses’ Song at the Sea as well as
geography creates distance continue, so I am looking forward to being Miriam’s song, in celebration of crossing
between people, my hope Listening: At the end of our daily Amidah, led in meditation and musical chant by the Sea of Reeds after leaving Egypt. The
each day is to draw people back together, a central piece of our services, we call out: Rabbi Shefa Gold, one of the most well- Haftarah, the selection from Prophets
to bring individuals into community, to Hear our voices, Adonai, and answer us known, respected, and experienced leaders that morning, is Devorah’s Song. Hence
encourage people to see the good in each with compassion. May I be a sensitive and in Jewish Renewal. She will be our scholar the name, Shabbat of Song. This year,
other and in themselves. I don’t always get compassionate listener. for Shabbat Shirah, leading us in deep spiri- Shabbat Shirah is February 8, 2020.
it right, but those are the goals for which I tual and musical experiences beginning with Please join us in the lobby at 8:30 am for
aim every single day. And I believe, having Opening: Following the Amidah we offer Shabbat evening February 7. She will join coffee, a light breakfast, and schmooz-
seen the good work of so many individu- an additional personal prayer in which we us again Shabbat morning and afternoon ing. Services will begin at 9:00 am with
als in this Congregation, that I’m not alone pray for our hearts to be open to Torah February 8 and then will teach the Sunday our special guest, Rabbi Shefa Gold (see
in those goals. But how can I keep myself so that we may perform Mitzvot. Each morning class on February 9. below).
focused on what is essential in life when Mitzvah, each commandment, might seem Come learn the melodies! Shabbat Shirah
I’m stretched in multiple directions and like such a small, insignificant act, each one Rabbi Shefa Gold will slow us down, Learning Sessions, during which we will
bombarded with messages I don’t need or easily dismissed, but put together, they are encouraging us to listen, to speak with care, learn a few new melodies and solidify old
want? It’s not so simple. But, as always, the building blocks for a life of meaning. and to open our hearts. May the words favorites, will take place 30 minutes after
I am grateful for the ancient wisdom I’ve May my heart be open to each opportunity of our mouths and the meditations of our Shabbat services on January 11, 18 and
inherited from which I can draw. It’s morn- to perform Mitzvot today, acts of gratitude hearts keep us focused on the essentials of February .
ing as I write, so I write this as a meditation and appreciation for this beautiful world our lives. Shabbat Shirah is generously sponsored
and intention for the day. and for the people in it. by Lester Goldman and family in loving
Speaking: In the morning we bless the Sharon memory of Judy Goldman.
One who spoke and brought the world into Our prayer services are so packed, and
being. We are created in God’s image, and we have so much liturgy to “get through” Hazzan Sharon Nathanson
that we may not have a chance to appreciate 314-576-9990 x104
the beauty and wisdom held within them.
While I find comfort in the order and musi- [email protected]

THE GALLANT MOTIVATIONAL & INSPIRATIONAL WEEKEND SERIES PRESENTS:

Rabbi Shefa Gold

Questing for the Transcendent

Friday, February 7

6:00 pm – Friday Night Services: Opening to the Mystery of Shabbat Shirah through the Song of Songs led by Rabbi Shefa Gold
Complimentary Dinner - Please RSVP at bnaiamoona.com

7:00 pm – Learning Session: How do we live by the Song of Songs?
8:00 pm – An Alternative 10 Commandments of Love led by Rabbi Shefa Gold

Saturday, February 8 – Shabbat Shirah

Shabbat Shirah is generously sponsored by Lester Goldman and family in loving memory of Judy Goldman

8:30 am – Morning Nosh & Schmooze
9:00-11:15 am – Creative Shabbat Shirah Shacharit: Sent on a Journey of Transformation through Torah led by Rabbi Shefa Gold
11:30 am – Sermonette: The Power of Song by Rabbi Shefa Gold
4:00 pm – A Meditative Shabbat Minchah led by Rabbi Shefa Gold
4:30 pm – A Creative and Delicious Tu B’Shevat Seder led by Rabbi Shefa Gold and generously sponsored by B'nai Amoona Sisterhood

Please RSVP at bnaiamoona.com
6:00 pm – Traditional Ma’ariv
6:15 pm – Havdalah led by Rabbi Shefa Gold

Sunday, February 9

10:15 am – A Thinking Person’s Judaism: Teaching The Art of Praise: The Secrets of Perek Shirah led by Rabbi Shefa Gold

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On the Development Side

Here we are in the Amoona. We have many “thank you Cantor Did You Know? opportunity to gather, you know real costs
throes of winter, celebrat- Sharon” levels and know many of you will are certainly involved? One might argue, but
ing Chanukah with family become Executive Producers, Producers, or Philosophically, January this is what our membership fees cover. The
and friends, enjoying this Directors. is a difficult month for me. It reality is that membership fees only cover
“winter break” time of year. begins with the secular New 40% of our actual costs.
Chanukah allows us to The event planners, aka “Team Sharon,” Year which asks heavily of
dedicate, or rededicate, our consisting of Tracey Singer, Jennifer Smith, us to make New Year’s res- What I ask, in the spirit of New Year’s res-
efforts to projects and causes that excite us Elizabeth Wright, and Marilyn Humiston olutions for the upcoming olutions, is have you considered how to give
and have meaning for us. are working to make this evening one to year. This is a habit I have back? Will you consider giving a little time
Just as the Maccabees celebrated the remember; not difficult when you start with questioned, and sometimes rebelled against, to volunteer? Will you entertain the idea of
miracle of the oil lasting eight days, on Sharon. The ensemble and program Cantor as I grow older. Is it healthy to try and make bringing in a non-member to our Shul to
March 29th, the B’nai Amoona family will Sharon is putting together is like none we a commitment for a year? Is it truly mind share how vibrant and welcoming we are
celebrate the miracle (for us) of Cantor have ever had the privilege of witnessing, so changing and habit changing? Is it too easy as a community? Do you have an idea that
Sharon celebrating her Sweet 16 years at don’t miss this event. to commit to a resolution that may wax and you could share as to how we can improve?
our Shul. A concert recognizing and show- wane as the year progresses due to lack For those who don’t consider tributes, might
casing Cantor Sharon’s talent and years I am sure that being a part of Cantor of real follow-through and dedication to you send a tribute that enriches all – you,
of beautiful music will be the highlight of Sharon’s Sweet 16 Celebration will fill cause? And since many resolutions, and the the recipient and our Shul? There are many,
the year. Cantor Sharon and Friends will our hearts with even more love, admira- ensuing social media marketing that often many ways to give. Even as our building
delight us with Broadway show tunes. as tion and gratitude for her being a part of helps us to form these resolutions, are seem- comes together with grace, beauty and spiri-
well as some from her liturgical repertoire. our Kehillah. Shalom and see you in and ingly superficial - lose weight, get better tual enhancement, if you’ve not contributed,
Our goal is to “Establish and Fund the around the Shul. organized, join a gym - they do not always please consider joining the ranks of those
Cantorial Chair”. With your generous con- reflect on the deeper reasons and decisions who have. It is not too late!
tributions, let’s show Cantor Sharon how Beth necessary to make those resolutions.
much we appreciate how she has helped So, enough about philosophy. For me, As we begin a new year, like a shiny
our children, lifted our spirits and eased our Beth Saltzman making a resolution requires commitment. penny it will weather with time. Will you
minds. Cantor Sharon has never asked for Vice President, Development It requires thought. It may require sacrifice. commit to giving thought, over this year,
anything in return, it’s time to step up and It will surely require the changing of hab- as to how to give back that which you have
let her know how special she is to B’nai 314-680-5964 its. How, you ask, does all of this relate to been given? This, I believe, is a resolution
[email protected] development? Let me help connect the dots. that would be meaningful, achievable, soul-
I believe that members of our Congregation satisfying and like the penny, jump-start the
Shop with reflect on what their membership provides year with a shining goal that will weather
Scrip! for them. I ask you to consider instead, what wonderfully throughout the year.
belonging to Congregation B’nai Amoona
visit bnaiamoona.com/ means to you? Because in doing so, I Gail
scrip believe it also compels us to consider what
we, in turn, can do for our Shul. Gail Armstrong
for all your shopping needs! For the BA dinners that you attend (gen- Director of Development
erally at no cost) - to celebrate, socialize,
and worship after – have you reflected on 314-576-9990 x126
those members who generously sponsor [email protected]
these events for all to enjoy? Or have you
paused to consider that when B’nai Amoona
provides a non-sponsored, complimentary

Cantor Sharon's Sweet 16 Celebration!

A Concert Honoring 16 Years of Beautiful Music.

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Our Community

Upcoming B’nai Mitzvah Mazel Tov to...
Melanie and Cody Huet on the birth of their granddaughter, Araseli Elena Huet.
Parents are Christian Huet and Marian Espinoza. Aunts and uncles are Aidyn,

Quinton, Kaitlynn, Evelynn, and Dahvian Huet.

January 11, 2020 Betti Blumoff, Amy Neuman, Vickie Shuchart & Lori Wishne who were
Bat Mitzvah of Tzofia Dean nominated for a JProStl Peer Award for 2020.
daughter of Jeff & Shelley Dean As of 12/05/19

January 18, 2020 Member Spotlight
Bat Mitzvah of Hanna Patterson Meet Barbara Green
Daughter of Ethan & Tammy Patterson
Meet Barbara Barbara and David’s connections to B’nai
Condolences As of 12/05/19 Green, neurologist, Amoona only grew through the many years
mother of 4 daugh- of their affiliation They were a part of a large
The Congregation extends heartfelt sympathy to the families of: ters, grandmother Chavurah – one year hosting 50 people for
Barbara Eiger of 7, and a devot- a Chavurah Seder at their home! All four
Rachyl E. Cooke ed B’nai Amoona daughters celebrated their B’not Mitzvah at
Maurice Barg member for 33 B’nai Amoona. When her elderly parents
Jerome (Jerry) Konopken years! How she got moved to St. Louis in 2008, B’nai Amoona
Liz Eiger here is a very inter- also became their home where they davened
Beatrice Bornstein esting story. In 1986, and celebrated with the Greens and their
Ron Goldenberg having completed her medical school and B’nai Amoona friends and families. Aaron
Noah Benjamin Kichura then residency training in Chicago, Illinois, and Anne Rosenthal very much missed their
May their memories be a source of blessing! she set out to look for a job that would be a retirement home in Florida, but the warmth
short commute, given that she was already of our Synagogue (and Jon’s great food)
SJaenrvuicaerySSchhaebdbualet Mom to two little girls. No offered job in made their final years with their daughter
Chicago was close to home and it was her very special.
January 4 Vayigash beloved husband David who said – “We
need a smaller town!”. After interviewing Music and the arts have always been very
January 11 Vayechi widely, Barbara was offered a position here important to Barbara and her family. She
Bat Mitzvah of Tzofia Dean in St. Louis. On the candidate tour around was a member of the B’nai Amoona choir
the neighborhood, Barbara was thrilled to for many years (and was a theatre major
January 18 Shemot see that very close to St. John’s Mercy many years before deciding on medicine as a
Mevarechim Hachodesh Hospital there was a beautiful Conservative career). Her beloved husband, David, was a
Bat Mitzvah of Hanna Patterson synagogue (BA), a Jewish Day School (now violinist who actually played Kol Nidrei for
Mirowitz), beautiful neighborhoods and a the Shul early on in their tenure. Their four
January 25 Va’era Kosher Deli! It was love at first sight. daughters have been musically involved.
On a whirlwind trip back to St. Louis in Rebecca, daughter #1, was an a cappella
May of that year (after she had landed the choir director in college – now a pediatri-
job!), Barbara and David’s first stop was at cian and mother of 3. Emily, daughter #2
B’nai Amoona where they were welcomed is a fantastic lay Davener, mother of 4 and
warmly by none other than Rabbi Bernard known to B’nai Amoona as Rebbitzin to
Lipnick and associate Rabbi Irwin Kula Rabbi Ari Kaiman! Daughter #3, Abby, was
who assured Barbara (a Torah and Haftorah an art history major, now a veterinarian, and
chanter from a young age) that this was married to Sam just one year ago. Daughter
the best (and at that time only egalitarian) #4 is Josie – a professional ballet dancer in
Conservative Synagogue in St. Louis. They Denver.
joined on the spot!
The Greens made sure to center their Barbara’s focus continues to be on her chil-
world around B’nai Amoona and Mirowitz dren and grandchildren who live in 4 cities,
by moving to a house two blocks away just prompting lots of weekend travel. She con-
two years later. Two more daughters fol- tinues to care for patients with MS, now at
lowed and the Green girls became a regular the MS Center at Missouri Baptist Hospital.
fixture at the front of the Shul every Shabbat But most importantly, her life continues
morning (years before the Rosebuds claimed to revolve around her community at B’nai
that stage!). Amoona and her volunteer work at Mirowitz
Meantime, Barbara’s neurology practice where she has served as Board President for
grew and she developed specialty in Multiple the last two years (now in the 3rd year of her
Sclerosis. In 2000 she founded the MS 2 year term!). Jewish practice and Jewish
Center of St. Louis, an independent not-for- education remain central in Barbara’s life.
profit clinical center providing multi-special- A perfect day for her is to wake up feeling
ty care for 2500 patients with MS, where she healthy and be able to continue her work as a
directed a medical and business staff of 12 neurologist, as a “professional volunteer” at
for almost 20 years. Mirowitz, and as a mother and grandmother
to a wonderful family.

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Lifelong Learning
L’ Dor V’ Dor
Have you ever admired Mitzvah Day is of course not just about LYNN MYERS
someone greatly, who ONE DAY! It’s about making a com-
you never met in per- mitment to do what we are taught to do. CONGREGATION -WIDE
son? During the last 18 What we have been instructed to do. Each
months of my time at and every day. It is an instruction book. MIT AH
B’nai Amoona I have Demonstrating for us and giving us inspira-
done just that! I may have tion and ideas for how to make a difference DAY
never personally met Lynn in the lives of others. How to make our
Myers, however, I admire her, respect her, words, actions, thoughts, and ideas count 20/20 VISION FOR MAKING THIS WORLD A BETTER PLACE
and I am confident she was someone I towards Tikkun Olam, repair of the world.
would have wanted to learn from each and JANUARY 19, 2020
every day. Hearing her life story from her I hope you will join me on Sunday,
beloved, Gary, has been a blessing for me. January 19th for a day of inspiration, com- 9:00 am - Minyan Please visit
She was clearly a woman of compassion, passion, and the act of DOING GOOD! 9:BC am - rea/+ast bnaiamoona.com
kindness, strength, and an abundance of This year’s theme is “A 2020 Vision for 10:30 am - Opening Ceremonies for project sign-up.
love and gratitude for her family. She has Making This World a Better Place!” We 11:00 am - Pro.ects egin
left a legacy that not only lives on through will follow the words “The old shall dream
her husband and daughters; it shall con- dreams and the youth shall seek visions.” Join us for a morning of Mitzvah projects at
tinue through the Lynn Myers Memorial Congregants from all ages and stages will B'nai Amoona and throughout our community. We will also
Mitzvah Day at B’nai Amoona. come together on this day to recognize
The word Mitzvah is actually not “doing Lester Goldman, remember the beautiful celebrate our Mitzvah Day Honoree, Lester Goldman.
a kind deed.” It is much more than that! It legacy of Lynn Myers, and do the “good”
is a Commandment. It is something we are that our world so desperately needs. THE OLD SHALL DREAM DREAMS... & THE YOUTH SHALL SEE VISIONS!
instructed to do. It is part of the prescrip-
tion for a life well led; and that is exactly Keep a look out for a Sign Up link com- Generously sponsored by Dr. Gary Myers
who and what Lynn Myers was. She dem- ing via email so you can choose your activ- in memory of his beloved wife, Lynn
onstrated what it means to live a life…well ity for the morning.
lived. With purpose, love, and the gift of
giving to others. May your new secular year begin with
Lester Goldman represents this as well. gratitude for what you have and a sense of
That is why he has been chosen as this purpose for doing for those who may not
year’s honoree. Although he is very hum- be as blessed!
bled by the recognition, he is extremely
deserving. His life has been greatly dedi- B’Shalom
cated to lifting up others and sharing his
knowledge. Liessa

Liessa Alperin
Director of Innovative Learning & Engagement

314-576-9990 x116
[email protected]

Hey everyone! As you all know I’m from Israel! Last time I taught you some words you should know in Hebrew.
Today I’d like to share with you my ‘Top 3’ places to visit in Israel!
• The Dead Sea. The Dead Sea is one of my favorite places to have a vacation in Israel. Every year, my family and I are usually go to a vacation in the Dead Sea where you
can find the best hotels in the country, with the best food ;). And of course - the actual Dead Sea... the healthiest thing in Israel in my opinion. I think that the Dead Sea is
the most peaceful place in Israel.
• Eilat. If you’re looking for a place which includes hotels & beaches, shopping and night life you should go to Eilat. It’s the warmest and southernmost place in Israel! In Eilat
you can find really good hotels and tons of great restaurants! Because Eilat is kind of far from the rest of the cities in Israel, there’s no tax to pay there so, it’s a great idea
to do your shopping in Eilat! And of course if you’re looking for bars and clubs, there are a lot of them.
• Jerusalem. Jerusalem is my favorite place in Israel! First of all, most of my family lives there so I usually go there a lot. In my opinion there’s something magical in Jerusalem. Every time
I’m there I feel a mood of peace and holiness, especially on Friday ;). In Jerusalem you can find a lot of things to do. I like to go to “Machne Yehuda” market where you can find many kinds
of food, drinks and things to buy!
Hope you liked my ‘Top 3’! Always your GUY ;)

Guy Nachum, Shinshin

BA Lehrhaus Institute Adult Education

Exciting New Adult Education Offerings Coming This Semester

People of the Book: Your Own The Voices of Israel Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Interested in being a part of our new Adult
Personal Story Monday February 24 at 7:00 pm Getting to Know Guy Education Committee and charting a path
Wednesdays at 11:30 am Thursday March 26 at 7:00 pm Thursday, January 23 at noon for Adult Education at B’nai Amoona?
January 22 - May 27 (break for Pesach) Wednesday April 22 at 7:00 pm Thursday, February 13 at noon Contact Liessa at [email protected]
“Why were human beings created?” Israel Engagement is more than just Guy Nachum is our incredible Shinshin or 314-576-9990 x116.
“Because God loves stories.” We always supporting Israel. It is experiencing your this year! The Shinshin program brings
say the Jewish people are “people of own Israel. It is learning from your Israeli young adults to spend a gap year Visit bnaiamoona.com to register
the book”. Each of us has our own book time in Israel. It is being in the army. It in the United States prior to their time for these classes and check out
we are writing each day. This class is raising children in Israel. It is both in the Israeli Army and is in cooperation our full listing of Adult Edcuation
will allow you to become comfortable embracing Israel, while struggling with and support of the Jewish Federation. classes for Winter/Spring 2020.
with technology as well as write and your relationship with the land. Israel is Since he came to us in August, Guy has
create your own family story book. The more than just a place; it is the people shared his knowledge, his love of Israel, T’fillot study over a gourmet vegetarian
class will culminate with each person there, the people who have chosen to and his Ruach (spirit) with the children dinner hosted by Hebrew teacher Ophira
having created their own printed book love from afar, and those who seek to and youth of B’nai Amoona. It is now Nitzan Melnick.
using words, pictures, music, and maybe make Aliyah one day. These are the time to share Guy with the Adults!
even a family recipe or two! Perfect Voices of Israel. Each session will bring Come and spend some time with Guy,
for those who are wanting to learn a bit new voices to share their own Israel learn his story and enjoy the Israel
more what the computer can do for you! story with us. which Guy brings to us!
Create a book for your family to keep, Facilitated by Liessa Alperin Please feel free to bring a dairy lunch
or give as a gift! No experience neces- There is no fee for this class. and we will provide drinks and desserts!
sary! Facilitated by Tanya Spivey There is no fee for this class.
Class Fee: $72

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Lifelong Learning

Early Childhood News LRECC CALENDAR

I often get questions It should come as no surprise that both son is created in God’s image (B’Tzelem Jan. 3 Staff Development
about Jewish Reggio. I Reggio and Judaism employ strategies to Elokim). In the Reggio philosophy, each Jan. 6 School Resumes
explain that Reggio Emilia stimulate and excite children’s questions. member of the community is valued and
is a method of learning that This is often done by setting provocations. respected. It is believed that children are YOUNG FAMILIES CALENDAR
the Reggio Emilia region of Teachers will routinely place books, nature capable, competent and curious; they are
Italy brought to the world. items, photographs, manipulatives, etc., in able to construct their own experiences. Jan. 18 Rhythm ‘n” Ruach Shabbat Family
Through this philosophy, their classrooms, specifically to entice chil- This belief system allows children to tap Jam
we found a way of being with children dren to discover and wonder about them. into their natural potential to construct new Jan. 13 Mitzvah Day – Families with Young
respectfully, of teaching them and guiding These items provoke conversations and knowledge through interactions with the Children will be going to Delmar Garden
their experiences, that echoes the values of questions. Evidence of setting a provoca- environment and each other. The teacher West for singing and instrument project
the Jewish tradition of lifelong learning. tion is the Pesach (Passover) table. When collaborates with the children to provide OR you are welcome to volunteer for one
There is in fact, a very strong link between we set the table for the Passover Seder with enriched experiences and guide new learn- of the projects at BA
Judaism and the Reggio Emilia philosophy the special Pesach plate and matzah holder, ing using hands on authentic experiences.
of education. the cups of Elijah and Miriam, the ceremo- ery together. They do not in the beginning
Perhaps the closest most radical prin- nial foods and the Haggadah’s, we are set- As a Jewish Preschool, we recognize that know where the journey will lead but
ciple that Reggio and Jewish educational ting up a provocation and questions to be we have entered into an agreement (Brit) together they find the feeling security as
philosophies share is their emphasis on answered. to the children and families who share their they partner in our connected community.
questions as a basis for learning. Torah lives with us.
repeatedly instructs parents “When your All of these actions are designed for Children are empowered to understand
children ask, you shall say…” That is, one purpose, to provoke children to ask Our Emergent Curriculum and Project they can be active partners to repair the
parents should wait until their children ask “What’s going on?” or “Mah Nishtanah ha Approach are intertwined as teachers facili- world (Tikkun Olam). We have gardens,
before answering them. The very essence of Lailah ha Zeh?” – “Why is this night differ- tate “Aha Moments!” Our teachers listen recycling, talking care of class pets and par-
Reggio Emilia is the belief that learning is ent from all other nights?” It is the asking to the children, ask questions and listen for ticipate in special Tzedakah (community)
defined by the ability of young children to of the question (or Four Questions in this the children’s ideas, hypotheses and theo- projects. Our Panda class together chose
wonder – that is, to question. It is children’s instance) – not the answering of them – that ries. After observing children at play and where their money would go this year. This
questioning and wondering that dictate a matters. Jewish tradition teaches that even engaged in experiences, the teachers reflect all reinforces the idea that young children
good portion of what students learn – not if we know the answers, we still should ask and plan for new learning experiences. Just can make a difference.
a written curriculum with predetermined the questions. like the Jewish calendar, learning spirals
goals that ignore individual student abilities through a progression of moments of dis- Anita
and interests. Questions aside, there are even more covery.
similarities between Judaism and Reggio. Anita Kraus
We realize that each family, child and Director of Early Childhood Education
Jewish tradition teaches that each per- teacher embarks on the journey of discov-
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Chanukah in the LRECC [email protected]

Camp Ramot Amoona - Summer 2020

Shalom! We had a great e (Teva) · Dance (Rikud) king (Beeshul) · Art (Om June 8th - Aug 7th
time at the Winter Camp Ages 6 wks thru
Meetup in December!
Thanks to all of the camp 6th grade
staff who helped out! It
was great to see so many Swimming (Schiya) · an
familiar faces and to do Natur d more!
some fun camp activities with friends. We Coo anut)
got to make candy dreidels, sing some
camp songs and do a fun Omanut (art) 314-576-9990 www.bnaiamoona.com 324 S. Mason Rd, St. Louis 63141
project. We found out the theme for camp
this summer is Kehillah Kedoshah (holy REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
community).
I am working hard to make sure every-
thing is ready for camp this summer! I can-
not wait for summer to come! Camp this
year is June 8th- August 7th and regis-
tration is officially open! Log onto B’nai
Amoona’s website to register for camp and
apply for camp scholarships.
Some familiar faces that you will be
seeing around Ramot Amoona this sum-
mer are our All Star Arazim Counselors
who will be back in different positions this
summer: Kylie Wagner, Morgan Shostak,
and Ari Lieberman. They are so excited to
reconnect with all of the campers this sum-
mer.
As always, reach out if you have any
question!

B’Shalom,

Kyla

Kyla Gersten
Director, Camp Ramot Amoona

314-769-5952
[email protected]

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Any donation is greatly appreciated. our Conservative Rabbis When asked what she
To receive a pin: and Cantors. To date, has done with all the pins Evening Mah Jongg
Benefactor $180 there are five schools she has collected for the
Guardian (with a pearl) $300 worldwide: Jewish past six decades, she Do you love Mah Jongg? Do you want to
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To donate, please mail your payment to: School of Rabbinic her granddaughters. our 4-week learning and playing session
Andrea Cantor Studies in Los Lastly, when sponsored by B’nai Amoona Sisterhood.
12510 Conway Holmes Court Angeles, Schechter asked to sum up 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, and 2/25 at 7:00 pm
St. Louis, MO 63141 Institute of Jewish the importance of
Please make your checks payable to Studies in Jerusalem, Torah Fund, Gloria Sisterhood members are $10 &
Torah Fund Seminario Rabinico responds, “We help Non-Sisterhood Members are $15
For information please contact co-chairs: in Buenos Aires, and support financial and Please register at
Lori Sheinbein: [email protected] the newest school, spiritual needs and bnaiamoona.com/sisterhood
Mercedes Gelman: [email protected] Zacharias Frankel our donations make Contact Rachel Taxman at rdtaxman@gmail.
College in Germany. an impact all over the com with any questions
Torah Fundsgiving Thoughts Gloria has personal world”.
by Gloria Spitzer connections to the Rachel
Jewish Theological Seminary in New York Book Club
Written by Rachel Taxman because her daughter-in-law, Miriam was Rachel Taxman
Gloria has been volunteering since she ordained there. In fact, that is where her B’nai Amoona’s Sisterhood has a Book Club President, Sisterhood
was 12 years old. She began her career as son, Jeff, met Miriam. Furthermore, Gloria that we share with Kol Rinah’s Sisterhood.
a volunteer at Jewish Hospital wrapping has personally seen what our Torah Fund Meetings are on the 4th Thursday of each 314-322-5006
syringes in wax paper. She has been dollars have done for JTS. For example, month at the St. Louis County Library [email protected]
involved in many organizations such as the chapel used to be a classroom and Headquarters on Lindbergh Blvd (across
Federation, Hadassah, March of Dimes, the now, it is a beautiful space with a Shulchan, from Plaza Frontenac) from 10:00 - 11:30 am.
B’nai Amoona Shul board, and our very pews, stained glass windows with enough New members are always welcome! You
own Sisterhood where she has worked room for students and visitors to pray. do not need to attend every month, just
almost every type of board job including Our monies have gone to help build the come when you can, nor is it required that
being the President. When asked why Library and Matilda Residence Hall. Lately, you have read (or finished reading) the book
volunteering is so important to her Gloria our donations go towards scholarship selection for the month.
money for student housing costs. Even

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In Tribute

The Congregation acknowledges with thanks the following contributions:

YAHRZEITS Martin I. Axelbaum Jerry Kaskowitz Sharon Kirsch & Ed Rosen OSCAR & ELAINE GOLDBERG Tributes received after
IN MEMORY OF Carol & Steward Axelbaum Gerry & Jerry Friedman KAREN CHOD MEMORIAL CAMP NEW IDEA FUND December 5, 2019 will ap-
David Weisberg Sheila & Richard Flom ASSISTANCE FUND IN HONOR OF pear in the next bulletin.
Rae Hollander Irene & Jim Hirschfield IN HONOR OF Roz Glaser
Debbi Braunstein Cookie & Ron Hollander Bonnie & Steve Davis Gerry Auger & Chuck Halpern’s A special note from
Ida Siegel wedding Rosalie Franklin & Oscar Goldberg our Rabbis and Cantor:
Irvin Shechter, Freda Olschwanger Michael Kornblum IN MEMORY OF Though we do not publish
Beverly Friedman Barbara & Harry Shechter Karyn & Alan Fine Susie & David Gitt Elaine Goldberg the names of those who
Alan Grimsky Greg Lyons make contributions to
Kyleigh Heller Rick Hitt Oscar Goldberg our Discretionary Funds
Rhoda Grimsky Susan & Mark Heller Aaron Kaufman Marcia & Harry Lyons PAUL & BETTY MENDELSON & (as a way to protect their
Jack Sonkin IN MEMORY OF FAMILY FOOD FOR THE NEEDY request for anonymity),
Esther Flom ARLEEN & DR. PHILLIP KOREN- Sara Cutter FUND we deeply appreciate your
Naomi & Norman Fishman Sheila & Richard Flom BLAT & FAMILY KIDDUSH FUND IN HONOR OF continued thoughtfulness
Chaim Zimbalist IN MEMORY OF Marlene Rosengarten Eric & Matt’s marriage and generosity. Todah
Irwin Fox Rita Balk Elaine Bordetsky Rabbah & may you
Lanie & Milton Goldenberg Sam & Marilyn Fox Shirley Madden continue to be blessed
Benjamin Tallin Arleen & Phillip Korenblat Marcia & Hesh Lyons PEGGY & HAROLD ROSENTHAL from On-High.
Samuel Keller, Sanford Keller Judy Krug Jeanette Rosengarten EDUCATOR FUND ~ Rabbi Carnie Shalom
Richard Tallin Estelle & Frank Keller IN MEMORY OF Rose, Cantor Sharon
Martin Axelbaum Arleen & Phillip Korenblat Marvin Rosengarten Peggy Rosenthal Nathanson, Rabbi Neal
GENERAL FUND Jerry Kaskowitz Ronald Goldenberg Rose, Rabbi Josef Davidson
Ellen Schapiro & Gerald Axelbaum IN HONOR OF Arleen & Phillip Korenblat In addition, we do not
Dr. Kevin Londe Ted Isaacs Arleen & Phillip Korenblat Robin & Mark Shulman ROCHELLE & STANLEY FERD- publish contributions made
Ronald Goldenberg Joe Schenberg MAN INNOVATIVE ADULT by our Klei Kodesh and
Alan Londe Joyce & Art Margulis EDUCATION FUND Board President.
Rivka Schneider, Harriet Hoffman, Quinton Huet’s Bar Mitzvah Arleen & Phillip Korenblat Aaron Oberman IN MEMORY OF
Dora Prizant Ruzenna Levy KIDDUSH FUND Rita Balk Make a Tribute to
Esther Lyss-Greenstein & Harvey IN HONOR OF honor or remember
Barb & Bob Hoffman Greenstein Milton & Harvey Hieken Estelle Keller’s speedy recovery Rochelle & Stan Ferdman
Etta Hoffman Gert Hulbert’s birthday William Wolff The loss of the Berwald Family’s a loved one at
Ruth Sandler Rhoda Grimsky sister Sonia
Harry Shank Rabbi Neil & Carol Rose’s Simchas Arleen & Phillip Korenblat LEWIN SENIOR TRANSPORTA- bnaiamoona.com/
Esther Baris Barbara Becker BALK FAMILY TNT FUND TION FUND Rochelle & Stan Ferdman donations
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Shirlene Baris Joanne & Jeff Burgess Rita Balk Ronald Goldenberg SHABBAT MUSIC PROGRAM
Milton Gold Dotty & Jim Ellis Bride & Groom of FUND Gail Armstrong
the Torah Laurie Dien & Alan Yaillen Phyllis Goldberg IN HONOR OF at 314-576-9990
Norman Gold Bonnie & Steve Davis BEN SACHS BREAKFAST FUND LIBRARY FUND Dov Ciralsky’s Bar Mitzvah
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Jack Steinback Jane & Ken Rubin’s granddaughter Beverlee Sagel Joan Kaskowitz Ronald Goldenberg
Emma CAMP RAMOT AMOONA JONA- LINDA ROTSKOFF EARLY CHILD-
Gerald Steinback Nikki & Paul Goldstein THAN GOLDBERG SCHOLAR- HOOD CENTER DONATION Lester Goldman
George Pohn Howard Hochman SHIP FUND IN HONOR OF Jerry Konopken
Gail & Henry (Hochman) Cohen IN MEMORY OF Jon Hoffman
Shirley Finger IN MEMORY OF Louis Kohn Lester Goldman
Judith Gold Rita Balk Rabbi Neal & Carol Rose Maurice Barg
Jackie & Richard Brooks Linda & Philip Dembo IN MEMORY OF
Patty & Norman Gold Ingrid & Zvi Schoenberg CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONATION Rose Waldman Lester Goldman
Sadie Gold Paula & Walter Schwartz IN MEMORY OF SANDRA SHEINBEIN KOSHNER
Jan Lees Jerry Konopken Robin Pernikoff FUND
Patty & Norman Gold Marcia & Mauricio Lisker Ronald Goldenberg IN MEMORY OF
Dr. Phillip Berman Rhonda & Andy Oberman Sandra Sheinbein Koshner
Maurice Barg Marlene & Marvin Rosengarten
Esther Banashek LYNN MYERS MEMORIAL MITZ- Sharon Kirsch & Ed Rosen
Ruzenna Levy Rhonda & Andy Oberman VAH FUND SETH M. CHARLSON CAMP
Nat Kessler IN HONOR OF RAMOT AMOONA SCHOLAR-
Milton & Harvey Hieken Melanie Huet’s new grandbaby SHIP FUND
Arnold Tobin Margie Kessler IN HONOR OF
Ronald Goldenberg Gary Myers Sharon Cohen’s special birthday
Shelly & Barry Milder Sarah Stolker’s adult Bat Mitzvah
Dotty & Jim Ellis Nancy & Alan Charlson
Johanna Rainey Ronald Goldenberg Faith & Corey Berger and Family Gary Myers Sharon & Tony Battle’s 50th an-
Lin Jones & Gene Cohen Irene & Jim Hirschfield DR. EDWARD & MARLA COHEN Rachel Green-Smith’s adult Bat niversary
Julie & Lenny Frankel CARING COMMITTEE FUND Mitzvah
Morris Alex MD Arlene Goodman & Stan Tower- IN MEMORY OF Nancy & Alan Charlson
Marsha & Neil Alex man Ronald Goldenberg Gary Myers Eleanor & Myron Holtzman’s new
Sandy & Bob Rudman Marla & Ed Cohen Kevin Litt’s adult Bar Mitzvah grandson Gibson Holtzman
Edith Goldenberg Gerry & Jerry Friedman ENID GREENSTEIIN FUND
Lanie & Milton Goldenberg Rozella & Jerry Lapp IN MEMORY OF Gary Myers Nancy & Alan Charlson
Sue & Marc Lapp Jerry Konopken Quinton Huet’s Bar Mitzvah IN MEMORY OF
Meyer Bluestein, Fred S. Schramm Esther Lyss-Greenstein & Harvey Lori & Jim Greenstein and Family Harry Abrams
Gloria Schramm Greenstein Bilha Gottleib Gary Myers
Maria & Anthony Cohen Lori & Jim Greenstein and Family Susan Nathanson’s granddaugh- Marilyn Abrams
Morris Kraines, Celia Kraines, Lester Rhonda O’Brien & Steve Rosen GARY & PHYLLIS TRAUB CAMP ter’s speedy recovery Leon Argo
Harris, Menucha Fastman SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Liz Eiger IN HONOR OF Gary Myers Nancy & Alan Charlson
Rochelle Kraines Harris Monica & Joel Perlmutter The birth of Grayson Arthur Povell Lester Goldman’s son’s full recovery Helen Fogel
Marcia Fine Edie & Harvey Brown Phyllis & Gary Traub
Schmuel Lyon’s Bar Mitzvah Gary Myers Nancy & Alan Charlson
Karyn & Alan Fine Sheryl & Larry Zigler IN MEMORY OF SISTERHOOD DONATION
IN MEMORY OF Ronald Goldenberg IN HONOR OF
George Perlmutter Lisa Lerman Maxine Bamberger Rachel Taxman’s birthday
Larry Perlmutter Maria & Anthony Cohen Gerald Bamberger Gary Myers
MARSHA BRIN WOLFF ENDOW- Evelyn Federbush
Lilly Taterka Barbara Eiger MENT FUND SOCIAL ACTION DONATION
Doris Taterka-Abrams Edie & Harvey Brown IN MEMORY OF IN HONOR OF
Marvin H. Waldman Fred Blumenthal
Lee Roy Handler, Mollie Handler Maurice Barg
Marcia Handler Sue & Marc Lapp Marisa Waldman Myrna & Jay Meyer
Denny & Carl Greenberg MARILYN & MARVIN MISHKIN USY – YOUTH GROUP
Rose Morris Ellis, David Ellis Maria & Anthony Cohen MAHZOR FUND IN MEMORY OF
Rita & Sandford Goldman Rhonda O’Brien & Steve Rosen IN MEMORY OF Rose Ann Kronick, Gloria Karoll
Jerry Konopken
Ben Diamant, Regina Diamant Beatrice Bornstein Leonard Karoll
Kay Diamant Sue & Marc Lapp Susan F. Barad VISHINANTAM LEVANECHA
MELVIN & SUSAN BARAD AND ENDOWMENT FUND
Adam Cherrick, Alfred Moss, Min- Dorothy Riemer Sidney Goldfarb MORRIS & MARY FUNK LEARN- IN HONOR OF
nie Cherrick, R. Morton Yolkut Lynnsie Cantor Phyllis Traub ING FUND Matthew & Candice’s marriage
IN MEMORY OF
Lorraine & Jordan Cherrick Jerry Konopken HAROLD & MILDRED GULLER Albert Barad Laurie & Stuart Cohen
Jake Orenstein Julie & Lenny Frankel FUND Gwen & Gary Lerner
Rozella & Jerry Lapp IN MEMORY OF Susan F. Barad IN MEMORY OF
Andrea Richman Melvin Weinberg NATHAN & BELLE STOLIAR Ronald Goldenberg
Sarah Rodin Annabel Weisel CANDY FUND Cindy & David Schuval
Bonnie & Steve Davis Cindi & Keith Guller IN MEMORY OF
Ervin Rodin INCLUSION DONATION Sonya Berwald Scharf
Sylvia Alper Kathy Jo Palmer IN MEMORY OF
Shirley Snitzer Rita Balk Eunice & John Reichman
Patty & Norman Gold
Fannie Chodorovsky Marla Myer’s Aunt Helen The Witt Family
Betty Lou & Herby Raskas, Stepha- JACOB AND EDITH SHEINBEIN
Steve Funk nie Recht & Ed Rook, Marcia & Jeff TORAH CARE FUND
Margaret Israel Kohn Weis and Family, Michael & Sandy IN MEMORY OF
Tenenbaum Jake Sheinbein
Roberta Kohn Herman

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How B’nai Amoona Came into Being and Its First Rabbi OFFICERS & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Around October of 1883 Aaron Levy Amoona) with Rabbi Levy as their spiritual wanted to dictate Shul policy. He also said Jeff Singer
was engaged by Sheerith Israel to be its leader. The remaining members of Sheerith that in order to get Rabbi Levy elected President
Rabbi. His election was hotly contested Israel elected L. Rosenblatt to be the Rabbi originally, his supporters packed the meet-
and, as I will explain later in this article, of their Shul. ing with reduced dues new members who Alan Fine
was considered irregular by many longtime would vote for Rabbi Levy so it was only Treasurer
members of the Congregation who, from The information for the paragraph fair for the president to do the same thing,
the beginning, thought he was too progres- above is based on interviews with sup- nine months later, to get him voted out. He Edward Herzog
sive, not sufficiently Orthodox, and did not porters of Rabbi Levy, by a newspaper further told the newspaper reporter that it Secretary
chant the prayers in a familiar way. By July reporter, for an article in the Post-Dispatch was a good thing there were two policemen
1884, the president of Sheerith Israel, who published July 7, 1884 headlined, A at the meeting because the supporters of Judith Isaacs
was one of those who did not like Rabbi DIVIDED CHURCH, A Rabbi’s Method Rabbi Levy raised a real disturbance. Vice President, Member Engagement
Levy, set a congregational meeting for of Chanting Prayers Causes a Split.
Sunday, July 6th to decide whether or not The information for the paragraph below Clearly there are at least two sides to Joel Perlmutter
to re-engage Rabbi Levy for the next year. is based on interviews with opponents of most controversies. Vice President, Religious Affairs
To insure that the vote would go against Rabbi Levy, by a newspaper reporter, for
Rabbi Levy, the president called a special an article in the Post-Dispatch published On July 11, 1884, the Post-Dispatch pub- Avi Rosenzweig
meeting for a week earlier and “admitted” July 8, 1884 headlined, THAT DIVIDED lished an article with the headline, A NEW Vice President, Education
46 new anti-Levy voting members to the CHURCH, The Gentlemen Who Oppose HEBREW CONGREGATION, that read:
Shul without requiring them to pay dues. Rabbi Levy Tell Their Story. Beth Saltzman
The members who supported Rabbi Levy Last night thirty members of the Vice President, Development
were outraged, to say the very least, and Mr. D. Lyons, secretary of Sheerith Israel Sheereth Israel congregation met…and
threatened to make their displeasure known reported that the main objections to Rabbi organized the Bnai Amune congregation. David Kantor
at the meeting the following week when Levy were based on some financial trans- Rabbi Levy was elected to take charge of Member-At-Large
the vote on Rabbi Levy would take place. actions with Mr. Harris, the president of the congregation.
The president, as a precaution, arranged the congregation. Rabbi L. Rosenblatt, the Andy Mayer
to have two St. Louis policemen at that newly elected Rabbi, reported that he had Ironically, it turns out that Rabbi Levy Member-At-Large
meeting. As you can imagine, the meeting organized Sheerith Israel some years ear- was our rabbi for only one year, July 1884-
was very raucous and there were heated lier as an Orthodox congregation (appar- June 1885. He was replaced by Adolph Howard Morse
exchanges by the opponents and the sup- ently he had left the congregation prior to Rosentreter who was our Rabbi from 1885 Member-At-Large
porters of Rabbi Levy. The supporters, Rabbi Levy being engaged). He said that to 1912.
seeing that they would lose the vote, bolted Rabbi Levy brought in a liberal element Gary Wolff
from the meeting and declared that they that was not in keeping with the sentiments Lester Honorary Member-At-Large
would start a new Shul (to become B’nai of the membership. He further said that
the supporters of Rabbi Levy only came Lester Goldman AUXILIARY PRESIDENTS
to services once or twice a year and yet 314-304-1997
Rachel Taxman
[email protected] Sisterhood

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