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July 2019 The monthly Bulletin of Congregation B’nai Amoona

BA Announces that our Senior Rabbi, Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose,

will be on Sabbatical Leave, October 2022 - June 2023

There I was. Anxiously sit- ality and anxiety associated with such an much needed study and self-care. A time objects. In sharp contradistinction, I-Thou
ting in my seat as our plane unhappy scenario, we realize how securing to reflect, refresh, reinvigorate and deepen relationships include relating to one another
remained parked at the our own air mask first makes perfect sense. so we can return to B’nai Amoona with with genuine openness and yearning for
departure gate. Checking For, if we did not care for ourselves first, renewed energy, vitality and enthusiasm. engagement. This kind of relationship is
my watch for the umpteenth we might faint from lack of oxygen and characterized by dialogue and by “total
time, I began to wonder thus, be unable to provide for the needs of Rest assured that during my absence, the presentness.” In a true I-Thou relationship,
if I would make it back to our children. Shul will be in excellent hands. In fact, our each participant is deeply concerned for the
St. Louis in time to provide a measure of Executive and Personnel Committees are other and one’s usefulness is of minimal
comfort to a B’nai Amoona family who had Self-care. It is a challenging and much already working on a Klei Kodesh staffing consequence.
prematurely lost a beloved husband, father overlooked notion – especially for those of model to ensure that our Shul’s religious,
and grandfather. us who work in the “helping professions”. spiritual, educational and pastoral needs “The older we get, the greater becomes
After what seemed like an eternity, our After all, our work is much more than a job will be met during my leave. This impor- our inclination to give thanks…We feel
flight attendant finally announced our pend- – it is “sacred service” and “a holy calling”. tant information will be shared in the near more strongly than we could possibly have
ing departure and then segued into her ren- Is there really any room for self-care in our future. felt before that life is a free gift, and (we)
dition of the safety features of our aircraft line of work? receive every unqualifiedly good hour as
and the security protocols to be followed in For now, dear friends, I would like to an unexpected gift. But we also feel, again
the unlikely event of an emergency. Candidly, it never really crossed my mind express how deeply indebted I am to the and again, an urge to thank our brothers and
As a relatively frequent flyer, her words - as a concept that might apply to me - until entire B’nai Amoona family for this unique sisters, even if they have not done anything
of explanation were quite familiar. And yet, I was sitting on that airplane hearing the opportunity – it is both a gift and a bless- special for us. For what, then, do I thank
as she began to describe what would happen flight attendant remind adults of the need to ing. In addition, I want – in advance - to you? For really meeting me when we met;
if cabin pressure was lost, my mind began care for themselves. For if we do not, will extend special thanks to my Klei Kodesh for opening your eyes, and not mistaking
to wander. “An oxygen mask will descend we be able to muster the energy necessary colleagues who will undoubtedly bear addi- me for someone else; for opening your ears,
from the compartment above your seat. to provide for those who count on us? I tional responsibilities during the Sabbatical. and listening carefully to what I had to say
Place the mask over your nose and mouth think not! to you; indeed for opening up to me what
and breathe normally. If you are traveling As always, if you have any questions or I really want to address - your securely
with young children, please secure your As some of you already know, I was origi- concern about this (or any matter), please locked heart.
mask first and only then assist your child nally scheduled to be on Sabbatical in the feel free to call or email me.
with his/her mask”. programmatic/academic year 2018-19. Due With heartfelt thanks for continuing to
Secure my mask first and then help my to our Atideynu campaign and construction I conclude my message this month with share so freely and openly of your selves
child? Really? How utterly counter-intui- and the search for our next Assistant Rabbi, the profound words of the late existentialist and your hearts, and for engaging with me
tive! Wouldn’t any loving parent want to I was asked to defer my time away from philosopher and theologian, Martin Buber, in profound I-Thou relationships,
first secure his/her child’s safety and only the Shul. And as such, I will now be on which I believe capture my deep sense of
then turn to her/his own needs? Why would Sabbatical leave from October 2022-June gratitude to the B’nai Amoona Family. For Carnie
the attendant instruct otherwise? 2023. those unfamiliar with Buber’s writings, he
Of course, when we set aside the emotion- is best known for his teachings around Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose
Our family hopes to spend the Sabbatical the notions of I-Thou versus I-It relation- The Rabbi Bernard Lipnick Senior Rabbinic Chair
in Israel – developing closer bonds with our ships. I-It relationships are characterized
people and our Jewish homeland. In addi- by detachment from others and involves 314-576-9990 x105
tion, it will serve as an opportunity for some utilitarianism, in which one uses others as [email protected]

Ditaquid unt quiaPlease join us for A Weekend Exploring Masorti Judaism with Rabbi Arie Hasit - August 9-11
Friday, August 9, 2019 Arie Hasit is the founding Rabbi of the Masorti community in
Mazkeret Batya, a community designed to promote meaningful
6:00 pm Friday Evening Shabbat Service Jewish engagement for Jews of all beliefs and practices, and
Complimentary Dinner, RSVP required at www.bnaiamoona.com a member of the law committee of the Israeli branch of the
Rabbinical Assembly. Prior to his current position, Hasit served in
Discussion with Rabbi Arie Hasit: On Baseless Hatred and Unconditional a number of rabbinical positions around Israel, including as acting
Love-The Western Wall in 2019 Rabbi for the NOAM Masorti Youth Movement.

Shabbat, August 10, 2019 Tishah B’Av – Sunday, August 11, 2019
10:15 am Torah for Today with Rabbi Arie Hasit 9:00 am Shacharit Service without Tallit and Tefillin
Hineh Mah Tov U'Mah Naim: Modeling Successful Jewish Pluralism Special Torah Reading, Haftarah, & Megillat Eichah
11:15 am Brief Dvar Torah with Rabbi Arie Hasit 10:15 am A Thinking Person’s Judaism: A Modern Day Kinot
Discussion with Rabbi Arie Hasit
Erev Tishah B’Av – Shabbat, August 10, 2019 6:15 pm Minchah Service with Tallit and Tefillin
7:00 pm Shabbat Minchah Service Special Torah Reading and Haftarah
7:45 pm Seudah Shlisheet and Introduction to Tishah B’Av: 7:00 pm Tishah B’Av Discussion with Rabbi Arie Hasit:
*Please note this will be a “full meal” so that we are all prepared for the Success Stories of Conservative Judaism in Israel
Fast Day, which will begin at the conclusion of Shabbat. 8:15 pm Ma’ariv Service and the conclusion of Tishah B’Av
Discussion with Rabbi Arie Hasit: Pirkei Avot Study- What is the Talmud's 8:31 pm End of the fast & light refreshments
Most Famous Heretic Doing Teaching Torah?
8:45 pm Ma’ariv for Tishah B’Av with Megillat Eichah (Lamentations) & Kinot (Elegies) Rabbi Arie Hasit’s Visit and Tishah B’Av at B’nai Amoona are
generously sponsored by Enid Weisberg-Frank and Bruce Frank
in memory of Shurlie J. & Sidney Weisberg and the Masorti
Movement in Israel.

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Lifelong Learning

The Linda Rotskoff ECC

I was reading building a structure with your peers,
an excerpt from you’re talking and using higher-lev-
Erika Christakis’ el language structures. You’re doing
new book, The math skills, you’re doing physics
Importance of measurement, engineering — but
Being Little. Play also doing the give-and-take of ask-
know-how depends ing questions and negotiating. It is
on a culture which values play and very powerful to problem solve and
gives children the time and space to advocate for yourself.
learn through play.
Playful learning is embedded in A parent can measure whether
relationships and in things that are the school is supporting social-emo-
meaningful to children. When you tional development. It is not that
look at how children learn, they mysterious. You should be able to
learn when something is meaningful observe teachers being warm and
to them, when they have a chance to empathic. The teachers should have
learn through relationships — and knowledge of child development
that, of course, happens through and translate that child development
play. knowledge into the curriculum.
Product based art like turkey hand Some of the observations might be:
prints and refrigerator art are often seeing the teacher on the floor with
organized around the comfort and the child, and asking open-ended
benefit of adults and also reflexive: questions. For example, “Tell me
“This is cute,” or, “Good job.” A about your picture” versus “Oh, cute
lot of the time, parents are trained house, Bobby.”
to expect products or cute projects.
Our philosophy of art in a preschool The Linda Rotskoff ECC experi-
curriculum is to make “meaning”, ence is play based and focuses on
not necessarily “things”. A child developmental benchmarks includ-
may not come home with refrigera- ing social- emotional development.
tor art because maybe they spent a We aspire to model the Reggio
week messing around in the mud. Emilio philosophy. If you’re not
Children need the chance to build one of our ECC families, call me
social-emotional skills through play and come for a visit. If you are
in order to make friends, learn to one of our ECC families, tell your
control impulses, take turns, and friends about our school.
share ideas. When children speak
and listen to one another they’re Looking forward to seeing you!
learning self-regulation and build-
ing vocabulary. These cognitive Anita
skills are complex versus superficial
or one-dimensional skills. If you’re Anita Kraus
Director of Early Childhood Education

314-576-9990 x127
[email protected]

Important Dates:

July 4 & 5 - NO CAMP
August 2 - Last Day of Camp
August 5 -9 - Staff Week
“Putting our Building Back Together”
August 12 - 1st Day of LRECC

The Meyer Kranzberg Learning Center

When I was grow- We have different commands on feel the Jewish beat setting a rhythm Mazel Tov to our 2019 Confirmation Class
ing up I loved to our time. Different ways to sway with each and every day.
dance. I enjoyed the music. In music, however, there is Pictured from left to right: Back Row - Liessa Alperin, Aura Kavadlo, Charlie
listening to the always a rhythm. A beat. Something Keep a look out for Youth Learning Rosenzweig, Jacob Stolker, Hazzan Sharon Nathanson, Andy Oberman,
music and moving you can count on. Constantly propel- Registration coming to an email box Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose; Middle Row - Sydney Albin, Amissa Blumenthal,
my body to the ling the rhythm forward. near you soon! Gabrielle Abowitz, Sara Marks, Kylie Berry; Front Row - Samantha Simon,
rhythms that I felt. As a Jewish educator, I rely on this Hannah Tennenbaum, Noah Freeman, Madeleine Ryan
Each beat. Each moment. It was less rhythm. The constant beat I feel is B’Shalom,
about how I actually heard the music; that of my Jewish identity. My
and Jewish self. Even though school is Liessa
so much more about how it made out and the music changes…there is
me feel. The swaying. The tempo still music. Even though the Liessa Alperin
always changing. My body just knew formal Jewish Educational Director of Innovative
how to adjust and go with the flow. program has “gone on summer break” Learning & Engagement
That’s how I feel about summer. …our Jewish identity…and our
Suddenly, June and July arrive and Jewish lives do not. Jewish Summer 314-576-9990 x116
[email protected]

summer is here. Yes, it’s hot outside. camps, Shabbat, Jewish books, music,
Yes, the pools are open. However the and quiet moments…fill our days as
biggest change is the beat. The flow. well.
The rhythm of the days. As the music of your life moves
Without school to schedule our you this summer...may the melody be
days and dictate our tempo; the music beautiful, may it be filled wit wonder,
of our days, in essence, changes. awe, and discovery….and may you

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Lifelong Learning

Youth & Camp Department

What an amazing feeling Amoona, to have an amazing village. Our
to sit at my desk in May, camp staff has a lot of Ruach, our camp-
approaching my one year ers and their families are excited and ready
anniversary at Congregation for all that is to come and I, as Director of
B’nai Amoona, looking for- Camp Ramot Amoona, cannot wait to build
ward to my FIRST sum- this community and be built up by it, too.
mer as Director of Camp
Ramot Amoona! Everything is planned and Sarah
ready to go to ensure a fabulous summer of
friendship, Judaism and fun! This summer’s Sarah Shulman
theme, Bonim B’Yachad, or “Building Director of Youth & Camp
Together,” means a great deal to me in that
soon, so much will be built in such a short 314-576-9990 x108
amount of time. Not only is B’nai Amoona [email protected]
being built and built up, together, but so too
is our Camp Kehillah and space. Building a It’s not too late to register for the second half
space, building a community, building any- of the summer! Camp isn’t over until we say
thing for that matter, takes hard work and it’s over, and we won’t say it’s over until Friday,
dedication. It takes a village: A village of August 2. To sign up for additional weeks, or
people committed to, and passionate about, to register a new camper, please email
the “thing” being built. We are lucky not [email protected]. We
only at Camp Ramot Amoona, but at B’nai will be thrilled to welcome you to our Camp
Kehillah!

Youth in the News We are so excited to plan an amazing year of
programming for the youth and teens of B’nai
Mazel Tov to our 2018-2019 BAUSY Executive Board: Amoona and the Greater St. Louis Jewish
President - Jonah Boyer Community! Watch for details to come on the
Executive/Programming VP - Nate Rosenberg following events:
Social Action/Tikkun Olam VP - David Smith
Religious/Education VP - Ellior Rose • Leadership Training Institute - Sept. 20-22
Communications VP - Alyssa Smith • BAUSY Kickoff - Aug. 14
Membership/Kadima VP - Halle Wasserman • BA Youth Programming Kickoff- TBD
Financial/Recording VP - Sadie Taxman • Trout Lodge Chapter Membership Training &

Bonding - TBD

From left to right: Halle Wasserman, Alyssa Smith, Nate Rosenberg,
Jonah Boyer, Sadie Taxman, David Smith, and Ellior Rose

COME JOIN THE BAUSY BUNCH!

BA Lehrhaus Institute Adult Education

School’s in for Summer

Sundays, 10:15 - 11:30 am. Wednesdays, 9:45 - 11:30 am Shabbat Mornings, 10:15 am
A Thinking Person’s Judaism Madonna, and Modernity, A study in Torah for Today
This weekly text study and interactive Modern Day Kabbalists and Mysticism Our Rabbis lead discussion on the weekly
discussion is lead by Rabbi Neal Rose, and Facilitated by Rabbi Neal Rose. Contact Torah reading of our most sacred and
focuses on timely, contemporary issues Barb Hoffman at 314-691-0435 or ancient text. We seek to apply the relevant
facing Jews and Judaism in the Post- [email protected] with any questions. lessons of Torah to our lives today.
Modern Era. Generously sponsored by Sisterhood
Saturday Afternoons
Mondays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm Wednesdays, 6:45 - 7:45 pm Shabbat afternoon study, between
Ulpan Ivrit - Beginning Modern Hebrew How to Sing Torah Minchah and Ma’ariv. Time changes monthly.
Facilitated by Ophira Nitzan Melnick Get a refresher on Torah trope, and learn Please check our calendar at
A language program that teaches grammar, Eicha Trope with our Cantorial Intern, Mira www.bnaiamoona.com/calendar
reading comprehension and conversational Davis. Class runs through Aug. 28.
skills. Coming this Fall: Intro to Judaism For questions regarding Adult Education,
Thursdays, 12:00 pm Facilitated by Rabbi Neal Rose please contact Liessa Alperin at
Tuesdays, 6:45 - 7:45 pm Midtown Midrash in Clayton, 150 N. Meramec, This interactive course explores Jewish 314-576-9990 x116 or [email protected]
Intermediate Reading in the Liturgy 5th Floor, with an available parking garage history, practice, texts, and culture. It
Facilitated by Chani Pinsberg, this class is beneath the building. Class is facilitated is designed for anyone who seeks to Please note that due to our construction,
concentrates on The Ten Commandments, by Rabbi Neal Rose. This class, located live a richer Jewish life, including those all classes will take place in the
The Torah Reading prayers, and some in Clayton, with snacks readily available, contemplating conversion to Judaism. Sanctuary Building.
Verses from the Book of Ruth. Students focuses on revitalizing our personal prayer Watch for more details to come! To
are improving their reading fluency and are life through exploration of our liturgy. pre-register, contact Amy Maupin at
acquiring key vocabulary words. [email protected].

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Get Involved

SisterhoodNews Minyan Matters

Summer Wednesday Morning Continuing I want to personally thank all of the Minyanaires for she serves her community with being a volunteer chaplain
Education Series their dedication. Rain, snow, sleet, we are there. We cur- at MoBap when she is not dancing. She always has a
rently have 159 Minyanaires and 20 Lifetime Honorary smile on her face and always pitches in to help and comes
Wednesdays 9:45 - 11:30 am June 12 - August 28, 2019 Minyanaires. to extra Minyanim when needed.

Join Sisterhood this summer for our regular Wednesday Of them 21 joined in 2017, 18 in 2018 and 6 in 2019. B’Shalom
morning series. We will be studying Mysticism, Madonna and Ages range from 1 year old to 90 +.
Modernity: A study of Modern Day Kabbalists and Mysticism. Laura & Debra
The class will be facilitated by Rabbi Neal Rose with special I want to congratulate our Minyanaire of the year
guest speakers throughout the course. Beverly Chervitz! She has been a Thursday morning Laura Shapiro & Debra Spigel
Minyanaire since 2014. You often see her reading Torah. Minyanaire Co-Chairs
Registration fee information: $18 for Sisterhood and Men’s Club Since 2014 she has worked hard and now is able to lead
members and $36 for non-members. There is an additional $24 some of the Davening, among other things. In addition [email protected]
book fee.
Hi everyone! Shalom! In March on and secular holidays vary.
The Kabbalah Reader: A Source of Visionary Judaism by Minyanaire Shabbat I received the honor Most of us take it for granted that there will always be a
Edward Hoffman of “Minyanaire of the Year.” When
Rabbi Carnie Rose announced my name Minyan at B’nai Amoona when we need to say Kaddish;
Please call Barb Hoffman at 314-691-0435 or mzbarb50850@aol. I was totally taken by surprise. Why me? but, without the necessary ten (10) people in attendance at
com for more information. Visit bnaiamoona.com/sisterhood to After all, I love attending Minyan every our morning and evening Services, this is not always pos-
register. Thursday morning, I love to “Daven” the sible. We’re asking you to please join us. We need you!
service and, last but not least, I love see- Plan to set aside time at least once a week on an ongoing
Join B’nai Amoona Sisterhood as we ing my B’nai Amoona friends who make up the necessary basis to attend one of our Minyan Services. On Monday
continue to participate in the WLCJ Mishnah ten or more people to make the Minyan so individuals can and Thursday mornings during the Torah Service, attend-
Berakhot study. recite Kaddish for their loved ones. So, I humbly accept ees are given an Aliyah. In addition special prayers are
this wonderful honor. Being a B’nai Amoona Minyanaire offered for Yahrzeits and for individuals in need of heal-
Mishnah Berakhot, Chapter Two: Shema – Listen, Part Two with is belonging to a group of lively and dedicated men and ing. Following morning Services there is a Nosh and
Rabbi Cheryl Peretz – Thursday evening, July 11, 2019, 7:00 pm, women who commit, on an weekly basis, year-round, to Kibbitz before you head out the door to start your day.
central time. – contact Sheryl Kalman at [email protected] or attend morning and evening Minyan Services for those in
636- 537-2538 to sign up to participate with us! our community who seek a warm and welcoming place to You’ll be totally energized and happy performing this
recite the Kaddish. important Mitzvah. Don’t hesitate to contact me or one of
Book Club Performing the Mitzvah of becoming a Minyanaire the Minyanaire Co-chairs! Pick a day and time andlet us
is a special “calling”… to keep this important program know you’re ready to become a Minyanaire! On behalf of
B’nai Amoona and Kol Rinah Sisterhoods have a joint Book Club vibrant and ongoing...we need “You”! Services are held our Mishpachah of Minyanaires we thank you in advance.
which meets at the St. Louis County Public Library the 4th Monday through Friday mornings at 7:00 am, Sundays at
Wednesday of each month from 10:00-11:30 am. 9:00 am, Sunday through Thursday evenings at 6:15 pm Bev
and Friday evenings at 6:00 pm. Service times on Jewish
July 25 Kaddish.com, by Nathan Englander Beverly Chervitz
August 22 The Wartime Sisters, by Lynda Cohen Loigman 314-629-8099
Contact Enid Weinberg Frank at [email protected] or
314-853-3643 for more information about the book club. [email protected]

Rosh Chodesh Men’s Club Social Action

Interested in helping to create a B’nai Amoona Sisterhood Rosh We have had a lot of great programs this When Did
Chodesh group? Contact Sheryl Kalman at [email protected] past year. I would like to thank everybody for
or 636-537-2538 or contact Barb Hoffman at all of their hard work to make the programs Zion
[email protected] or 314-691-0435 for more information. successful. I want to also say a special thanks
to our treasurer, Matt Smith, Secretary, Scott Become A Four
Like us on Facebook Rachel Fowler, and Ed Herzog- VP Programming Letter Word?
@BASisterhood
Rachel Taxman We are planning more exciting programs; Modern Zionism In Flux
President, Sisterhood but, in the meantime, if I can answer any With Guest Speaker, Dr. Harold Goldmeier
questions about Men’s Club please contact
314-322-5006 me. July 17, 2019 at 7:30 pm
[email protected]
Mark in Banquet Hall - Gimmel
Come join us for fun morning of crafting and community -
we’re making pom poms! Mark Gersten Dr. Harold Goldmeier is a writer and teacher specializing in such topics as Middle
President, Men’s Club Eastern Politics, Zionism, Ethics, Healthcare, and Business. He is the recipient of
the Illinois Governor’s Award, held the position of Executive Director of the
314-229-9447 Massachusetts Com for Children and Youth, and chaired the Workforce Youth
[email protected] Council for Mayor Daley distributing up to $30 million a year. While earning his
doctorate, he served as a Research and Teaching Fellow at Harvard. His e-book,
Watch the Men’s Club page Healthcare Insights: Better Care Better Business is available on Amazon. His
articles and book reviews appear on Scholars for Peace in the Middle East, The
www.bnaiamoona.com/ Jerusalem Post, Seeking Alpha, financial websites, Life in Israel, Arutz Sheva, and
mensclub Times of Israel. He was a correspondent for the Atlanta Jewish Times. Harold
contributed a series of articles in the Gale Business Insights Handbook of
for upcoming programs! Investment Research (2013).

Pompoms are just adorable. Community Giving
Kids love them. Garden at BA

Adults love them. Calling all gardeners, green thumbs and black thumbs alike. BA is
And there are so many creative things you can do with pompoms! creating a raised bed garden to grow produce for Circle of Concern
and we need your help! We’re having our first session at 10:00 am on
Our very own Sister and former Sisterhood President, Holly Elfanbaum, is teaching Sunday, June 30 with partners Gateway Greening to train our team.
this special workshop at her new store, The Curious Crafter. Please let us know if you can attend this initial meeting and help us
get up and growing. Email Kelli at [email protected]
Holly has created a lovely, new place that welcomes all crafters.
Especially those who have never crafted before!

Sunday, July 21, 2019
10:00 am – Noon
The Curious Crafter

13035 Olive Blvd, Ste. 208
Creve Coeur, MO 63141

$20 per person (limit 20 people)
REGISTER at www.bnaiamoona.com by July 16

Will also accept payment at the door.

Questions? Contact Wendy Shanker at
[email protected]

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Our Community

Mazel Tov to... Condolences
Alana & Robert Jacobs on the birth of Sharon Kirsch & Ed Rosen on the birth of
Samara Celia Jacobs. Proud grandparents their granddaughter Melanie Elise Kirsch. The Congregation extends heartfelt sympathy to the families of:
are Penny & Steven Goldstein and Orly Proud parents are Steve and Debbie Kirsch
Jacobs and Simeon Jacobs. of Arlington, VA. Melanie is the great-grand- Elaine Carp Wolff As of 05/24/19
Linda Spitzer Gavatin on being hon- daughter of Shamus Jake (Z’L) and Edith Richard Erwin Baron
ored with a Mitzvah Star given by the JCC (Z”L) Sheinbein. Dr. Steven David Korenblat
Associates. Linda is the wife of Richard Bonnie & Stephen Davis & Suzy and Kelly Nathan Goldstein
Gavatin and the daughter of Sandy and Klamen on the engagement of their children, Barry Horowitz
Gloria Spitzer. Lauren and Chad. Estelle Segal
Rebecca Medwin & Sean Cameron on their Rick Abrams for being honored this year Stan Erman
recent engagement. Mazel Tov to Carol & (among others in the community) at the May their memories be a source of blessing!
Glenn Medwin, Beth Cameron, and Jeff & JCRC’s Tzedek Awards ceremony for his
Melanie Cameron, and Arnold Cohn (Z”L), tireless work on community relations for the Make a Tribute to honor or
Betty Cohn Browning and Paul Browning, betterment of our region. Rick is receiving remember a loved one at
Stanley Medwin (Z”L), Lorainne Medwin, the Newmark Emerging Leader Award.
and Naomi Cameron on the engagement of Avi and Steven Rosenzweig on their son, www.bdnoainaamtiooonnsa.com/
their children & grandchildren. Siblings are Charlie, being named to the upcoming
Michael Medwin, Nate Cameron, Jackie cohort to Cultural Leadership.
Cameron, and Alex Cameron. Mark & Gloria Roberts and Susan &
Phyllis Traub, wife of Gary Traub, on being Jay Niedelman of East Windsor, NJ on the
elected President of the St Louis Symphony birth of their granddaughter, Lyla Rose
Volunteer Association for a two year term Roberts. Proud parents are David and Wendy
beginning May 10, 2019. Roberts of Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Great-
Rachel & Barry Feinberg on the engage- grandparents are Paul and Reva Roberts of
ment of their daughter, Rivka Feinberg to Memphis, TN and Irwin and Renee Leff of
Shalom Shushan, son of Nava Eliyahu & East Windsor, NJ.
Dani Shushan. Rivka is the granddaughter of
Mildred Feinberg. As of 05/24/19

Member Spotlight or contact Gail Armstrong at
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Introducing…LOU CALLEN, a R Buckminster Fuller, a luminary of the 20th Century. the needs of his clients.
B’nai Amoona member back when a Returning to St. Louis after completing his undergraduate Financial advising and B’nai Amoona are far from
young Rabbi Lipnick was head of educa- education, Lou worked at East West Gateway, a regional
tion and Rabbi Halpern was Rabbi in the planning agency, which is still problem solving in the St. the only activities that fill up Lou’s calendar! He is a Past
late 1950’s. His life is deeply rooted at Louis area today. He worked on a rapid transit system President and still active member of MENSA (the high IQ
B’nai Amoona as here is where he grew which, 20 years later, became the Metrolink. Being raised society), where he attends meetings, events and conventions.
up, married Debby, raised 2 children; in the University City Loop, it was meaningful when he was Years back, while participating in a convention Lou met a
Kim and Keith and volunteered his many offered the job of zoning administrator for his hometown. research cardiologist who spoke enthusiastically about Reiki
talents. Lou remains engaged because he Lou welcomed the opportunity to make a difference in his (a Japanese technique for stress reduction, relaxation, and
thrives on the open, progressive environment. B’nai Amoona community. Deciding who received business permits, Lou healing). Intrigued, Lou sought out a ‘Reiki Master’ and
has always been, and remains, a safe place for question- granted the go-ahead to open the now infamous Blueberry today he offers a unique combination of Reiki, vibrational
ing, change and growth. Lou terms it, “cutting edge” and a Hill. Other businesses as well as residential permits began healing and biofeedback sessions to help those who seek
Conservative congregation that continues to evolve is impor- the Loop boom that continues today. It was during his 6 stress and pain relief. Bottom line, Lou is all about giving
tant to him. Most Saturday mornings you will find Lou at years on the job that Lou and his wife Debby met, (40 back and using his gifts, whether it be through financial
services in his sharp 3-piece suit, but he also has served in a years ago) and although his vocation was rewarding, Lou, advice or keeping B’nai Amoona forward thinking or being
variety of roles; from VP of Membership, Board of Trustees ready for new challenges, returned to school, this time at a loving husband, father and now grandfather. The upcoming
and Chairman of the Library Committee to name a few. Washington University, for an MBA. An agent at Merrill wedding of Lou’s son will be a perfect day; celebratory time
As an undergrad, Lou studied Urban Design at SIU Lynch saw promise in Lou’s abilities and 40 years later Lou spent with family and friends.
Carbondale; selecting this school in order to study with is still a VP Senior Financial Advisor who enjoys caring for

Introducing… in at B’nai Amoona. You can be as active as Introducing… Rose and Cantor Nathanson were big rea-
JONAH BOYER, a you want, it’s a good community” exclaims BELLEANNE sons for choosing to join BA while Shul
17-year old St. Louis Jonah. Since 4th grade, Camp Ramah in CURRY, B’nai shopping years ago. She learned to read
native with dual Wisconsin is where Jonah spends his sum- Amoona member since Hebrew as an adult and continues to study
Canadian/American mers and in 2019, he is travelling to Israel 2007 and our congre- because of her love of learning.
citizenship. Jonah’s and Poland on a 6-week Ramah trip. This gation has benefitted
dad, Martin, hails from will be trip #3 to Israel; the first two were greatly. BelleAnne Decorating cakes for Costco for 9 years
Canada and his mom, with family. Jonah looks forward to prac- is 1/3 of the singing kept BelleAnne busy and now, retired, she
Marci, the United ticing his Hebrew during the summer and trio we often enjoy on gets to spend much of her time repairing,
States. Ilana, his 13-year old sister rounds perfecting his Spanish skills in the course of Shabbat and other holidays. Along with collecting, buying and selling antique dolls
out the family. From sports to travel to his Senior year. Language and International Cantor Nathanson and Andy Curry we as a member of UFDC – United Federated
Tikkun Olam, Jonah is an active member Business fascinate Jonah and he sees him- hear the three of them make glorious music Doll Collectors; this is a passion. Guitar
of his community. Starting when he was at self working in this arena after finishing his which fills the sanctuary. BelleAnne is over- lessons also enrich BelleAnne’s life. A year
the Solomon Schechter Day School, now education. Model UN is yet another activ- whelmed with gratitude by Cantor Sharon’s and half ago BelleAnne and Andy wel-
Mirowitz, and today, as a Junior at Whitfield, ity that keeps Jonah engaged; he will serve generosity to share the Bimah, welcoming comed her mother into their home; she has
Jonah dives in head first, giving no less than on the board this coming fall. Wait, there’s her to add her voice in prayer. dementia and can no longer live on her own.
100%. This is the only way Jonah knows more! Jonah is the catcher and Captain for Although St. Louis is BelleAnne’s home BelleAnne and her mom enjoy time spent at
how to be. In 2015 the family joined B’nai his school baseball team and plays soccer for the past 12 years she still considers her- BA together and it’s wonderful to see their
Amoona, a great decision for Jonah as many too. When asked about his idea of a picture- self a “Kansas City girl”. BelleAnne and smiles on Shabbat morning.
of his friends’ families were already mem- perfect day, it doesn’t include board meet- Andy, along with their now grown children;
bers. Starting in first grade Jonah attended ings, but instead involves time on a surf Jacob 31, a handyman for Petropolis and A perfect day for BelleAnne would be
BA Summer Camps, moved on to USY and board after a waffle breakfast with friends, 25-year old Sophie Rose, a nursing student, a trip to Paris with her husband Andy. She
now serves on the board of BAUSY as the a little sky diving and finally taking in a STL moved here when Andy was offered a job. lives by the conviction that “every day is
Tikkun Olam VP, and the Regional Board Blues game. BelleAnne describes the St Louis Jewish a new dream and life is a wonderful gift”.
for the Emtza Region working with the 613 community as “fabulous” and she appreci- Next time you see BelleAnne at Kiddush go
Mitzvah Corps. “It’s easy to find a way to fit * Jonah is the BAUSY President for ates the warmth of the congregation. Rabbi on over and introduce yourself; she is a self-
2019-2020! See p. 3 professed “wad of fun!”

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The Congregation acknowledges with thanks the following contributions:

YAHRZEITS Noa Rose’s graduation Judy Sincoff Rabbi Brad Horwitz’s father CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Denny & Carl Greenberg’s
Monica & Joel Permutter Doris & Steve Schwartz Julie & Lenny Frankel DONATION wonderful Seder
IN MEMORY OF Hermine Lang Marcia & Hesh Lyons
Rose Averbuch Rachel & Alan Taxman’s 20th Rosalie Chod Shirley Sweet IN MEMORY OF
Ryna Hart anniversary Dan & Joyce Rudman Louise Goldstein & Bruce Elaine Wolff Bev Chervitz’s birthday
Evelyn Federbush Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Brimer Thomadsen Belinda & Mark Dana Rosalie Franklin
Paul Fox Faye Zvibleman Oscar Goldberg
Marilyn & Sam Fox Mimi Pultman’s leadership Gerald Bamberger Aileen Shanker Richard Baron
BA Membership Committee Judy & Mark Hoffman Holly & Steve Elfanbaum Belinda & Mark Dana IN MEMORY OF
Irvin Rogul Beth Saltzman Bonnie & Steve Davis Richard Baron
Marvin Rogul Omaira & Neyvene Julie & Lenny Frankel Stanley Oberman Bonnie Tilson
Rustemeyer’s conversion to Cookie Simon Isabelle Finkelstein Belinda & Mark Dana Robin & Mark Shulman
Theresa Altman Judaism Lynda & Mitch Baris Sheri & Don Sherman
Martin L. ALtman Lawrence Linkon Katie & Fred Valfer Stanley Lapidos DAVID GREENSTEIN Stanley Oberman
Marcia & Jeff Weis Rita Horwitz EARLY CHILDHOOD Rosalie Franklin
Muriel Mindis, Abraham All of Our Unsung Heroes – Margie Kessler Denny & Carl Greenberg CENTER MEMORIAL Oscar Goldberg
Cherrick Shabbat Volunteers Eileen Edelman Michelle & Barry Milder FUND
Lorraine & Jordan Cherrick Rita & Sanford Goldman Sylvia & Gary Pearlman Joan & Cliff Segal David Blumenthal
Marshall Myers Jamie & Luke Tanen IN MEMORY OF Marcia & Hesh Lyons
Chuck Sandroff, Clara Enger The Kirsch/Rosen new Anne, Marc, Scott & Dan Jeannine & Alan Kaufman Allan Loren
Betsy & Tovah Enger granddaughter Schoenfeld Ada & Wayne Balk Lori, Jimmy, Jory & Jessica Isabelle Finkelstein
Susan & Howard Kaplansky Ken, Diane, Lane & Jacob Gail & Hershey Feldstein Janet & Barry Lutz, Amanda, Rosalie Chod
Ben & Estelle Diamant Berger Alice & Jack Powell Jen, Steve & Graham Susie & David Gitt
Rob Diamant Cantor Sharon Nathanson’s Enid Weisberg-Frank & Bruce Cheryl Perl
lifetime contract Frank Bob, Andy, Kevin & Alliance Isabelle Finkelstein LEWIN
Newton Frankel Marlene & Marvin Vivian Zvibelman Family Esther & Harvey Greenstein TRANSPORTATION
Julie & Lenny Frankel Rosengarten Madeleine Elkins & Harvey Joan & Howard Wittner FUND
Wallace Jackie & Bob Lueg Stanley Oberman
Alex Berman Marla & Gary Goldstein Rhonda O’Brien & Steve Esther & Harvey Greenstein IN MEMORY OF
Esther & Bob Banashek Betsy Enger Rosen Herb Halpern Richard Baron
Kathy & Tom DeWoskin Betsy Enger ENID GREENSTEIN Becky & Bobby Goldberg
Theodore Flom Beverly Stuhlman’s adult Bat Wilma & Harry Gerstein Chavurah Ruach INNOVATIVE
Sheila & Richard Flom Mitzvah Mickey Kingsley EDUCATIONAL LIBRARY DONATION
Esther & Bob Banashek Betsy Enger Seymour Schwartz METHODS FUND
Gizela Irene Henry Jakob Enid Weisberg-Frank & Bruce Marcia & Hesh Lyons Holly & Steve Elfanbaum IN MEMORY OF
Oskar Jakob Frank Evelyn Federbush IN MEMORY OF Zusman Bensky
Gail & Hershey Feldstein Stan Erman Richard Baron Gerry & Jerry Friedman
Samuel Greenberg Rabbi Rose’s Pesach services Jackie & Bob Lueg Julie & Lenny Frankel Janet & Barry Lutz
Sandra & Marvin Greenberg Marlene & Marvin Judy Sincoff Esther & Joel Weltman Richard Baron
Rosengarten Jan & Bob Abrams FUNK FAMILY Joan & Jerry Kaskowitz
Frank Taterka, Jacques Myrna & Jay Meyer Sanford Nathanson ENDOWMENT FUND
Taterka Gloria Roberts’ 60th birthday Leslie & Ron Becker Karyn, Dave, Ryan & Maya Stanley Oberman
Doris Taterka-Abrams Flo & Bill Shultz Rebecca & Louis Goldman Kleinr IN MEMORY OF Joan & Jerry Kaskowitz
Irene & Jim Hirschfield Goldie Satz
Sarah Routman Laurie Cohen, Unsung Hero Betty Raskas Fay Berwald Marsha & Steve Funk LINDA ROTSKOFF
Benita Routman Gwen & Gary Lerner Edie & Harvey Brown Bara Robin-Fern & Paul Fern EARLY CHILDHOOD
Jackie & Marty Lipsitz GARY & PHYLLIS CENTER DONATION
Isaac Hoffman, Bella Hoffman Carol & Glen Medwin on the Norman Wolff ARLEEN & DR. PHILLIP TRAUB CAMP
Joan Hoffman engagement of their daughter Barbara Green KORENBLATT AND SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN HONOR OF
Sylvia & Stuart Manewith Louise & Dale Frohlichstein FAMILY KIDDUSH FUND Cantor Sharon Nathanson’s
Ida Shank Allan Ross IN HONOR OF lifetime contract
Harry Shank Bonnie & Steve Davis on the Joan Hoffman IN HONOR OF Phyllis Traub Pam & Howard Appelman
engagement of their daughter Sylvia & Stuart Manewith Missy & Yoram Hanin’s son Sheryl & Larry Zigler
Sol Scissors Sylvia & Stuart Manewith Karen & Andrew Loiterstein Jacob’s marriage Denny & Carl Greenberg IN MEMORY OF
Mark L. Scissors Margie Kessler Gail & Hershey Feldstein Marcia & Hesh Lyons Richard Baron
Beverly Chervitz’s special Marcia & Jeff Weiss Anne & Rick Mazur
Benjamin Milder birthday Godofredo Herzog IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF Roslyn & Leonard Glaser
Barry Milder Julie & Lenny Frankel Judi & Kenneth Rotskoff Bernard Schneider Elaine Wolff
Gail & Hershey Feldstein Rachel & Alan Taxman Roslyn Schneider, Ari Sheryl & Larry Zigler LYNN MYERS
Milton Scharff Iris & Alan DeWoskin Schneider, Alison Schneider MEMORIAL MITZVAH
Claire & Joel Greenwald Rick Hitt’s speedy recovery Sue & Marc Lapp & Will Schneider Richard Baron ENDOWMENT FUND
Monica & Joel Perlmutter Carol Barnes Sheryl & Larry Zigler
Mollie Pokres, Abe Sokolik, Teri’s Friends Steven Korenblat Sherri & Jim Rosen
Seymour Sokolik, Ethel Gale, 60th anniversary & 80th Kay Diamant Vivian Zvibelman Isabelle Finkelstein Susie Hapner
Aileen Shanker birthday of Beverly & Maynard Marsha Grazman Rochelle & Stanley Ferdman Phyllis & Gary Traub
Ilene & Sheldon Pokres Chervitz Barbara Barenholtz & Milton Betsy Enger IN MEMORY OF
Enid Weisberg-Frank & Bruce Hieken IN MEMORY OF Stanley Oberman Richard Baron
Gertrude Olin Frank Natalie & Jerry Kessler Phyllis & Gary Traub Gary Myers
Darryl Gold Rhoda Grimsky BEN SACHS
IN MEMORY OF Teddi & Ted Baumgarten BREAKFAST FUND Max & Mary Traub Steven Korenblat
Amelia Grunmann Stanley Oberman Cheryl Perl Phyllis & Gary Traub Gary Myers
Rosalyn Grunmann Irene & Jim Hirschfield Lisa Glaser Nellie Sachs
Barbara Green Sally & Eliot Katz Sherri & Rob Meyers HAROLD & MILDRED Stanley Oberman
Stephen Serber Michelle & Barry Milder Laurie & Bert Schweizer GULLER FUND Gary Myers
Joseph Serber Rochelle & David Eckstein & Lynda & Richard Berkowitz Isabelle Finkelstein
Family Lori Wishne Edie & Harvey Brown IN MEMORY OF Isabelle Finkelstein
Betty Lane Karen & Mitch Stern Elaine & Jerry Levy Ruth Weinberg Gary Myers
Maurice Williams Susan & Paul Sauer Natalie & Neil Handelman Rose Gold Cindi & Keith Guller
Lori & David Sheinbein Edith & Harvey Brown MARSHA BRIN WOLFF
Harry Kalmes Barry Cohen Elaine Wolff HARRY LANDER ENDOWMENT FUND
Martin Pokres Lisa & Jim Deutsch Faye Zvibleman Goldie Apell MEMORIAL FUND
Betsy Enger Robert Krass Edith & Harvey Brown IN HONOR OF
Bernice Lee Denny & Carl Greenberg Diane & David Rosen IN MEMORY OF Milton Goldenberg’s speedy
Barbara Barenholtz & Milton Marlene & Marvin Enid Weisberg-Frank & Bruce Richard Baron Manuel Lander recovery
Hieken Rosengarten Frank Beverly Sagel Maureen, Lynn, Susie Sherry & Gary Wolff
Rami Rosenzweig Laurie & Larry Badler Garfield & Families I
Charlotte Snitzer Goldstein Andrew Gitelson Terry & Harvey Heiken CAMP RAMOT AMOONA IN MEMORY OF
Joyce & Nathan Goldstein Enid Weisberg-Frank & Bruce Jackie & Bob Lueg JONATHAN GOLDBERG JACOB AND EDITH Elaine Wolff
Frank Jan & Bob Abrams SCHOLARSHIP FUND SHEINBEIN TORAH Irene, Melvin & Barbara
Benjamin Olschwanger Joel & Monica Perlmutter Leslie & Ron Becker CARE FUND Greenspoon
Barbara & Harry Shechter Marla & Gary Goldstein Irene & Jim Hirschfield IN MEMORY OF Beth Saltzman
Holly & Steve Elfanbaum Edie & Harvey Brown Jonathan Goldberg IN HONOR OF Joy Levin
Louis Schwartz Ginny Salviccio Sue & Marc Lapp Shirlene Baris Sharon Kirsch’s 75th birthday Vicki & Mike Barnell
Marilyn & Milton Schraier Maureen & Craig Wielansky Betsy Rubenstein & Randy Michael Kohn Ed Rosen Vivian Zvibelman
Lenora Sachar Garland Madeleine Elkins & Harvey
Sarah Perlmutter Barbara & Harry Shechter Michael Hess & Marty Miller Richard Baron KAREN CHOD Wallace
Larry Perlmutter Harvey & Terry Hieken Nancy Koller Sandy & Bob Rudman CAMP ASSISTANCE Susan Rich
Karyn & Alan Fine Sue Greschner Michael Kohn MEMORIAL FUND Marla & Ed Cohen
Pearl Alex Sue & Marc Lapp Garth Gersten Betsy Enger
Neil Alex Cookie Simon Ellen & Bob Brin and Family Sol Barkoff IN HONOR OF Marcia & Hesh Lyons
Rhonda O’Brien & Steve Lori Wishne Linda & Philip Dembo Linda Gavatin, Mitzvah Star Gail & Hershey Feldstein
Sol Stern, Sanford Schoenfeld Rosen Rosalie Franklin Irene, Melvin & Barbara
Anne & Marc Schoenfeld Sylvia & Stuart Manewith Steven Korenblat Bob Groer Greenspoon
Angela Stewart Julie & Lenny Frankel Amy & Mark Cantor Philipp Harper
Alvin Weiss Julie & Lenny Frankel Faye Zvibleman Fran & Harvey Cantor
Barb & Bob Hoffman Helen Baker Enid Weisberg-Frank & Bruce CAMP RAMOT AMOONA Natalie & Neil Handelman
Lanie & Milton Goldenberg Frank DONATION
Hilda Tucker Cookie Simon Kathy & Tom DeWoskin Stanley Oberman
Kathy & Tom DeWoskin Gail & Hershey Feldstein Edie & Harvey Brown IN MEMORY OF Sherry & Gary Wolff
Diane & Paul Gallant Seymour Schwartz
Reva Shank Bonnie & Steve Davis Lori & David Sheinbein continued on page 8
Harry Shank Diane & Samuel Valencia
Angela & Matt Levenson
William & Pearl Borowsky Stacy & Greg Siwak
Radine & Benjamin Borowsky Myrna & Jay Meyer
Richard Baron
GENERAL FUND

IN HONOR OF
Linda Gavatin – Mitzvah Star
Leslie & Gary Freeman
Elaine Lending

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MEN’S CLUB DONATION SAMMY GOLDMAN Levi Rose, Youth of the Year WWW.BNAIAMOONA.COM July Service Schedule
KABBALAT SHABBAT Cindy & David Schuval
IN MEMORY OF MUSIC FUND IN MEMORY OF July 6 Korach
Nathan Goldstein Shirley Ann Baxter
Carla Schaeffer IN HONOR OF Cindy & David Schuval July 13 Chukat
Rabbi Neal Rose’s 80th Jody & Eric Steinhardt
MEYER KRANZBERG birthday Isabelle Finkelstein July 20 Balak
CENTER FOR JEWISH Lester Goldman Cindy & David Schuval
LIVING & LEARNING July 27 Pinchas
Rick Hitt’s speedy recovery TRIBUTES RECEIVED Shabbat Mevarechim Hachodesh
IN HONOR OF Lester Goldman AFTER MAY 20, 2019
Leissa Alperin & Aura Kavaldo WILL APPEAR IN THE OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Leslie & Gary Freeman Harriet Lipnick’s speedy NEXT BULLETIN. Jeff Singer, President
recovery Alan Fine, Treasurer
MORRIS A. FUNK Susan Nathanson A special note from our Rabbis Edward Herzog, Secretary
MEMORIAL Lester Goldman and Cantor: Though we do not Judith Isaacs, Vice President, Membership
SCHOLARSHIP FUND publish the names of those Joel Perlmutter, Vice President, Religious Affairs
Andy Oberman’s successful who make contributions to Avi Rosenzweig, Vice President, Education
IN MEMORY OF term as President our Discretionary Funds (as a Beth Saltzman, Vice President, Development
Morris A. Funk Lester Goldman way to protect their request David Kantor, Member-At-Large
Susan F. Barad for anonymity), we deeply Andy Mayer, Member-At-Large
Cantor Sharon Nathanson’s appreciate your continued Howard Morse, Member-At-Large
Rosalie Funk Wolff lifetime contract signing thoughtfulness and generosity. Gary Wolff, Honorary Member-At-Large
Susan F. Barad Susan Nathanson Todah Rabbah & may you AUXILIARY PRESIDENTS
continue to be blessed from Rachel Taxman, Sisterhood
MORRIS GOLDFARB IN MEMORY OF On-High. Mark Gersten, Men’s Club
MEMORIAL Sanford Nathanson Jonah Boyer, BAUSY
SCHOLARSHIP FUND Susan Nathanson NEYWETAHRI!S
KLEI KODESH & STAFF
IN MEMORY OF Robert Loomstein Carnie Shalom Rose. The Rabbi Bernard Lipnick Senior Rabbinic Chair
Samuel Ludmeyer Susan Nathanson Sharon Nathanson, Cantor
Maine Harris Neal Rose, Senior Rabbinic Scholar
Sammy Goldman Josef Davidson, Rabbi
NATHAN & BELLE Myrna & Jay Meyer Mira Davis, Rabbi Bernard Lipnick Cantorial Intern
STOLIAR CANDY FUND Bernard Lipnick (Z”L), Rabbi Emeritus
SETH M. CHARLSON Leon S. Lissek, Cantor Emeritus
IN MEMORY OF CAMP RAMOT AMOONA Andy Schwebel, Executive Director
Richard Baron SCHOLARSHIP FUND Liessa Alperin, Director of Innovative Learning and Engagement
Eunice & John Reichman Gail Armstrong, Director of Development
IN HONOR OF Jon Hoffman, Mashgiach
Steven Korenblat Aileen Leavitt’s birthday Anita Kraus, Director of Early Childhood
Eunice & John Reichman Nancy & Alan Charlson Sarah Shulman, Director of Youth & Camp

OSCAR & ELAINE Joellen & Len Rubenstein’s CONGREGATION B’NAI AMOONA
GOLDBERG NEW IDEA new granddaughters Jordyn &
FUND Leighton is happy to invite everyone to our
Nancy & Alan Charlson
IN HONOR OF YOM KIPPUR BREAK FAST
Maxine Weil’s successful year IN MEMORY OF
as Mayor of Olivette Naomi Abrams Wednesday, October 9 - Immediately Following the Final Shofar Blast
Debbie & Jeff Dalin Marilyn & Marc Abrams
MENU: $18/Adult
IN MEMORY OF Elaine Wolff Tuna salad $10/Children under 13
Elaine Wolff Gail & Allan Feinberg Egg Salad Complimentary - Children under 3
Marta & Mike Goldberg Bagels, Lox and Fixings
Oscar Goldberg Judy & Jerry Zafft Fruit Salad RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY SEPT. 22
Rosalie Franklin Greek Salad
Debbie & Jeff Dalin Richard Baron Cookies and Assorted Sweets www.bnaiamoona.com/break-fast
Judy & Jerry Zafft Cheese and Crackers
Richard Baron Veggies and Dip
Marta & Mike Goldberg SHOMREI AMOONIM Italian Pasta Salad
Oscar Goldberg FUND Orange Juice, Soda,Coffee & Tea
Rosalie Franklin
Debbie & Jeff Dalin IN MEMORY OF
Isabelle Finkelstein
Stanley Oberman Sheryl Kalman
Debbie & Jeff Dalin
Aileen Shanker
PAUL & BETTY Sheryl Kalman
MENDELSON AND
FAMILY FOOD FOR THE SOCIAL ACTION
NEEDY FUND DONATION

IN MEMORY OF IN HONOR OF
Stanley Oberman Blumenthal B’nai Mitzvah
Susan & Neal Kalishman Fred A. Blumenthal, PHD
Merle & Marty Oberman
Chrissy, Michael, Ethan & Rabbi Neal Rose
Oliver Laycob Fred A. Blumenthal, PHD

Stan Erman Jewish Coalition Camp
Anne & David Rosenberg Gary Myers

RABBI BERNARD Linda Gavatin, Mitzvah Star
LIPNICK Cheryl Perl
FOUNDATION FOR
THE CONSERVATIVE IN MEMORY OF
MOVEMENT Richard Baron
Doris Taterka-Abrams
IN HONOR OF
Noa Rose’s Graduation STANLEY & ROCHELLE
Gloria & Sandy Spitzer FERDMAN INNOVATIVE
ADULT EDUCATION
Linda Gavatin, Mitzvah Star FUND
Gloria & Sandy Spitzer
IN MEMORY OF
Harriet Lipnick’s speedy Stanley Oberman
recovery Rochelle & Stanley Ferdman
Rita & Sanford Goldman
Gloria & Sandy Spitzer USY DONATION

IN MEMORY OF IN HONOR OF
Richard Baron Enid Weisberg-Frank & Bruce
Gloria & Sanford Spitzer Frank
Joshua Rabin
Stanley Oberman
Gloria & Sandy Spitzer VISHINANTAM
LEVANECHA FUND

IN HONOR OF
Harvey Hieken, Man of the
Year
Cindy & David Schuval