September/October 2018 Bulletin

BULLETIN
Sept/Oct 2018

Elul/Tishrei/Cheshvan 5778
Established in 1882

SHANAH
TOVA H

‫שנה טובה‬

Please join us on

Tuesday, October 2
at 9:00 am

for Simchat Torah Services
when we will honor

Arleen & Dr. Phillip
Korenblat

as our

Bride & Groom
of the Torah

See more about our Bride & Groom on p. 6
See full High Holy Days Schedule on p. 5

From Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose

Shalom BA Chaverim! that residential camps have on Jewish identity formation. Our
As we move out of another inspirational High Holy Day visits also require “mandatory” stops in the nearby towns to
season, and begin to consider the “normalcy” associated with secure junk food for the Kiddushes BA sponsors. By the way,
our non-holiday existences, we can’t help but reflect upon I am told that our Shul not only has the best Kiddushes at our
these past few months of our program year. As you may recall, home base on Mason Road, we also host, by far, the best spreads
Congregation B’nai Amoona functions on a programmatic, as at the camps we visit!
well as fiscal, year that stretches from July 1 – June 30. Of course,
this coincides with a new season of our wonderful Jewishly This year, as Paulie and I prepared to visit Camp Ramah in
content-laden summer camps, Ramot Amoona and B’nai Ami, Wisconsin, we happened to stop at the Public Library in the
helps the Klei Kodesh prepare for the spiritual and spirited town of Eagle River. Much to our delight (ok, and surprise!), the
Yamim Noraim, and allows our Educators to ready themselves library was humming with action. Adults, children and seniors
to warmly greet new and returning students to our Lehrhaus were busily perusing the stacks, flipping through periodicals,
– our Adult Education Program, our Linda Rotskoff ECC, our and doing research on the library computers. Fortuitously,
Meyer Kranzberg Learning Center, and our impactful informal there was also a used book sale taking place during our visit.
educational initiatives under the auspices of BAUSY. In addition, Amidst the treasures on the shelves, I located a volume that
it permits our dedicated Lay Leaders an opportunity to vision I had not read for many years by historian and social critic
not only for that which is imminent, but also with an eye to the Dr. Morris Berman entitled The Reenchament of the World.
near term and even the distant future. In this dense and intellectually challenging work, Professor
When you think about it, you realize there never really is a Berman asks readers to rethink the unhealthy and corrosive
“down” or “quiet” time at our Shul. After all, our mission is to overreliance on empiricism, science and rationality. He argues
connect Jews (as well as those who are considering Judaism, for a “holistic epistemology” (the study of what distinguishes
those who are helping to raise Jewish families, or those who find justified belief from simple opinion), which includes a return
depth and meaning in our heritage and way of life) and Judaism. to a more sophisticated appreciation of the natural world and a
This is a Herculean effort and one that requires maximum diminishment of ego-conciseness as keys to human flourishing
participation from our entire Kehillah, every single day of the and the avoidance of planetary suicide.
year! Deepest personal gratitude to all those who toil in the
“Lord’s Vineyard” (one of Rabbi Lipnick’s Z”L, favorite names As we move forward in our program year at BA, with its focus
from our community!). May you each be blessed from On-High on an in-depth consideration of Atideynu 2.0: Imagining
for your contributions. Our Jewish Future, it would seem that Berman’s conclusions
As a thoughtful and planful congregation, it should, therefore, should be at the forefront of our minds and weighed carefully.
come as no surprise that we have selected the theme of Atideynu We would be wise in our quest for a meaningful and fulfilling
2.0: Imagining our Jewish Future as our focus for 2018- future to include not only that which science and rationality can
19/5779. After all, a wise and successful Shul is one that is, as the prove intellectually, but also those aspects that emerge from and
Rabbis teach, Roeh Et Hanolad “anticipates that which will soon thus speak to the heart, spirit and soul. If we are successful in
be born”. We cannot simply rest on our laurels and coast. That our efforts, we will surely continue to serve as a spiritual home
kind of complacency is a surefire recipe for obsolescence. We for those who search for an authentic Judaism that will stand
must continue, as we are in the midst of doing with our beautiful the test of time, remain steadfast in rapidly shifting cultures,
edifice, to imagine and dream about what our Synagogue can and be inured from vapid fading fads. In fact, we will fulfill our
and should be as we begin to draw the 2nd decade of the 21st mission in spades by living out the words of the beautiful Piyyut,
century to a close. Surely, some modes and modalities will liturgical poem, chanted on the High Holy Days during the
remain intact, as they are the hallmarks of our Shul. At the same Musaf by our wonderful Chazzan and her talented Zamarim:
time, however, we need not be fearful of exploring new ways of “Veyishmeu Rechokeem Veyavou, Veyitnu Lecha Keter Meluchah
thinking and being. It is a delicate balance, yet one we are not – And even the distant and disenfranchised shall hear of your
only prepared for, it is one that, as Conservative Jews, is in our successes and they shall be drawn near. And they will adorn God
DNA; it is core to what we are and what we have always been. I with the Crown of Monarchy!”
hope every member of our Kehillah Kedoshah will join us in this
vital exploration and investigation. Vechen Yehi Ratzon – And may this be the Almighty’s blessing to
us in this New Year. Amen!

With love and optimism as we consider Atideynu, Our Future,

In thinking about Atideynu, our future, I was reminded of an Carnie
experience from this past summer. As most of you know, each Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose
summer we do our utmost to visit the Judaically and Hebraically The Rabbi Bernard Lipnick Senior Rabbinic Chair
contentful summer camps in our region. It is always a pleasure
to do so, and each visit reminds us of the unparalleled positivity 314-576-9990 x105
[email protected]

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Cantorial Notes To earn membership, a student chants Torah a minimum of five
times during the course of the year, though up to two of the five
“Return again, return again. Return to the land of your soul. participation times can be as a service leader. Please keep track of
Return to who you are. Return to what you are. Return to where your readings to help us be sure that no one gets missed for Yad
you are born and reborn again. Return again, return again. Squad membership.
Return to the land of your soul.” You may recognize these words Empowering our young people is important for instilling a sense
of the song by Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach that we often sing on Yom of community and we are grateful to the wonderful adult role
Kippur here at B’nai Amoona. We sing of return, of T’shuvah: models who participate in services on a regular basis. So this year
turning ourselves toward what is real and important in our we will be establishing a brand new, unique Yad Squad program,
lives. As Jews, our foundation for what is real and important also supported by the TNT Fund, just for our adults! Some of
is our Torah. And one of the ways in which we can be most our adult Torah readers have been reading Torah since their Bar
intimately intertwined with Torah is through actually learning to or Bat Mitzvah at age 13. Some learned to chant Torah as adults
chant straight from our Holy Scroll. Here at B’nai Amoona we for their children’s B’nai Mitzvah or for their own adult Bar or Bat
are blessed with people of all ages who participate in the Torah Mitzvah, and others have learned or relearned Torah cantillation
reading, and blessed with encouraging mentors, such as Ed and as adults because they wanted to possess another key with which
Rita Balk who, through their TNT (Torah Nusach Tefillah) Fund, to unlock the mysteries of Torah and Jewish ritual. I encourage
sponsor an incentive program for our teen Torah readers called anyone interested to unlock those mysteries for themselves. And
the Yad Squad, through which our teen Torah readers can earn I will be teaching an Introduction to Torah Cantillation class this
money and prizes. Whether our Yad Squad members put the fall to help anyone on their way. Together we can ensure that our
funds toward school, camp experiences, Tzedakah, or simple future, Atideynu, is filled with song, Torah and community.
fun, we are committed to the program as a way to cultivate Thank you to our dedicated Torah readers of all ages, and much
committed Torah readers and Service leaders and to let our young success to all who are on the path of learning and of turning to
people know they are valued and wanted in the ritual life of our Torah.
congregation.
Sharon
With the school year in full swing, remember to keep up with
Torah reading and leading services. The cycle for earning Yad Hazzan Sharon Nathanson
Squad membership runs from Shavuot to Shavuot. This cycle 314-576-9990 x104
was chosen since Shavuot is the celebration of the giving of the
Torah on Mount Sinai. Shavuot has another name, “Z’man Matan [email protected]
Torateinu,” which means the “Time of the Giving of our Torah”
an appropriate time to celebrate our Torah readers. This Shavuot
is on June 8-9, 2019, so take a look at your calendar now, and be
in touch with Klei Kodesh Assistant Laurie Cohen at Laurie@
bnaiamoona.com for more information and to sign up for
readings.

CALLING ALL YOUNG PROFESSIONALS!
Our theme for 2018-2019/5779 is… Atideynu 2.0: Imagining Our Jewish Future
During this exciting time at B’nai Amoona we call upon our most valuable resources, YOU, to partner with us to help welcome our newest
members to B’nai Amoona!
We are specifically in need of single or professional members between the ages of 20-40 years old to join this M2M task force! We are so
happy this cohort of new members is joining and we want to be sure they connect with others in this stage of their lives.
Your warm outreach to a new member(s) can be as simple as a phone call introducing yourself and welcoming them to our Shul. We
encourage you to invite the new member(s) to join you for coffee or plan to meet at an upcoming B’nai Amoona Shabbat Service or event.
Our goal is to make sure each potential new member feels comfortable and welcomed in our warm Congregation.
To participate, please send an email of interest to [email protected]. Please include all family members' names (and children/ages if
applicable) and your contact information.
Your involvement helps ensure that B’nai Amoona will continue to be a spiritual home to both existing members and new members of
our family.

Sarah Stolker
“Member 2 Member” Chair

Membership Committee
[email protected]

Sept/Oct 2018 3 Congregation B’nai Amoona Bulletin

From Rabbi Krublit quiet moments which happen on the Days of Awe, that fill us
with wonder. They are the dreams of a Parent for a more unified
Greetings friends, Shalom Chaverim, and whole world for Their child. A world where Their child,
The High Holy Days are thus named because they are separate you, are less angry at their loved ones, less sad when confronted
from the rest of the year. As we enter autumn and our world with the state of humanity. A dream filled where kindness and
begins to wane, Judaism connects us to those natural rhythms generosity comes as naturally to you as breathing.
and forces us to consider two undeniable truths. One, at some This is a big dream, but it can be made true once you embrace
point you will experience an ultimate waning. And two, we still and take serious the dual revelations of the autumnal High Holy
have the power to change before our deaths. Days. At some point you will wane until you are no more, but
Clarity and dread are not mutually exclusive emotions, until then you can begin to change yourself and the world for the
and during the Days of Awe the unity of these two ways of better. There’s no time to start like the present. The present is a
experiencing our pasts and our futures can lead to earth shifting gift, and now is the time to unwrap it.
changes. This combination can shake us to our core as our As we focus on time, imagine all the possibilities that your
perspectives are simultaneously narrowed and broadened with future has awaiting you. And, join us in turning our communal
possibilities. The wind wisps through wilted leaves and dead attention to imagining our future as our community focuses on
branches to whisper to us that metamorphosis is coming. To the our theme for the year: Atideynu 2.0, Imagining Our Jewish
degree that you can, control and use this powerful realization to Future. What will the present bring you, and how can you use
make for enduring transformations during the Days of Awe. that gift to make the world better? How will your future be
This is not the time for weak promises. Your life ebbs and flows changed by such decisions? When thinking about these answers,
on the strength of the tide, not on small course shifts caused think not only on major structural changes, such as physical
by debris. Don’t squander the enormous opportunity when health and wealth, but dedicate effort to the significant question
faced with a telescopic view of your impact on the world. Look, of your spiritual well being.
instead, where you can love more deeply, heal more quickly, and
grow more expansively. This is a time for setting deep roots that Orrin
can last year round, whether you are faced with the bitter cold of
winter or the blistering heat of summer. Rabbi Orrin Krublit
Transient utterances and words will rob you of the strength of Assistant Rabbi
this moment. When you feel afraid that your life is small and
miniscule in relation to the enormity of the universe don’t shut 314-576-9990 x110
out that fear. Embrace it. It can threaten to overwhelm and [email protected]
destroy, a river turning to a dangerous flood. But when anxiety
speaks to you it comes from part of you that recognizes you Shabbat Service Schedule
could be better. Hours spent in synagogue will not alone be
enough to change if you don’t let that anxiety motivate you past September 8 Nitzavim
mumbled prayers towards real action, towards change. September 15 Vayelech
If you think you don’t have anything in your life to change, or Shabbat Shuvah
that you’re too old or too busy to grow, you’re wrong. That’s September 22 Ha’zinu
the defense of the person who is too fearful to do honest Bat Mitzvah of Lia Liev
introspection. The Ten Days of Repentance are not a time for September 29 Shabbat Hol Hamo’ed Sukkot
patting yourself on the back for all the good you did, they’re for Bar Mitzvah of Samuel Ellenhorn
recognizing the very real and dangerous forces coming your way October 6 Beresheet
as you scramble for an escape from the inevitable. In light of this, October 13 Noach
know that you are an integral part of the overlapping mosaics of Bat Mitzvah of Dani Wasserman
holiness called our modern world. This means you always have October 20 Lech Lecha
an obligation to make the world a better place. The best way October 27 Vayera
to begin to accomplish this task is unified together with your Bar Mitzvah of Ethan Albin
community during these Holy Days. Come together, to pray and
to meditate on the transformations that you as an individual,
and you as a member of the community need to do in order to
make God’s dream a reality.
God is Avinu Malkeinu, “our parent” and “our sovereign”, but
“our parent” comes first. The dreams of God are heard in those

Congregation B’nai Amoona Bulletin 4 Sept/Oct 2018

schedule of ELUL 5778 - TISHREI 5779
Services SePT/OCT 2018

EREV ROSH HASHANAH - Sunday, September 9 YOM KIPPUR – Wednesday, September 19

Evening Services 6:15 pm Shacharit 9:00 am

ROSH HASHANAH I - Monday, September 10 Torah Service 10:00 am

Shacharit 8:00 am Family Service 10:30 am

Torah Service 9:00 am Musaf 11:15 am

Youth Programming 11:30 am
Shofar Service 9:30 am Sermon - Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose (approx) 12:45 pm

Family Service 9:30 am Yizkor (approx) 1:30 pm

Special Blessing of our Young Children 10:15 am Recess 2:15 pm

Musaf Intro 10:30 am Annual Healing Service 2:30 pm
Sermon - Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose (approx) 11:30 am
Schmooze with our Rabbis 3:30 pm
Tashlich & Blessing of our Pets 5:00 pm
Minchah and Neilah 4:30 pm
Minchah & Ma’ariv 6:15 pm
Ma’ariv, Havdalah & Sounding of the Shofar 7:00 pm

ROSH HASHANAH II - Tuesday, September 11

Shacharit 8:00 am EREV SUKKOT SERVICES - Sunday, September 23

Torah Service 9:00 am Evening Services 6:15 pm

ROSH U - Alternative Program 9:00 am SUKKOT I - Monday, September 24

Shofar Service 9:30 am Services 9:00 am & 6:15 pm

Musaf 10:15 am

Final Blast of the Shofar 11:45 am SUKKOT II - Tuesday, September 25
Sermon - Dr. Andrew Rehfeld (approx) 12:00 pm
Services 9:00 am & 6:15 pm
Minchah & Ma’ariv 6:15 pm

FAST OF GEDALIAH - Wednesday, September 12 HOSHANAH RABBAH - Sunday, September 30
This fast commemorates the assassination of Gedaliah Hoshanah Rabbah is the last day of the season of
Ben Achikam, the Governor of Judah, after the destruction repentance, and incorporates spiritual and visceral rituals,
of the First Temple, which marked the end of any hope as well as joyous singing and dancing. On Rosh Hashanah
that a sovereign Jewish Government would survive. the decree is written, and on Yom Kippur it is sealed - but
there is always one more chance.

Shacharit 7:00 am Shacharit followed by a Festive Breakfast 9:00 am
Minchah & Ma’ariv 6:15 pm

SHABBAT SHUVAH (The Shabbat of Repentance) SHEMINI ATZERET 6:15 pm
Sunday, September 30 9:00 am
Friday, September 14 6:00 pm 11:00 am
Monday, October 1
Saturday, September 15 9:00 am
Yizkor (approx)
Evening Services 6:00 pm

KEVER AVOT & SHEMOT - Sunday, September 16 SIMCHAT TORAH 5:45 pm
Monday, October 1 9:00 am
Pre-Yontif Visitation to the Burial Places of our Ancestors 10:15 am
Tuesday, October 2 6:00 pm
& Teachers 10:30 am
Hakafot & Special Kiddush
KOL NIDREI – Tuesday, September 18
Minchah Tuesday, October 2

Kol Nidrei Service 6:30 pm
Sermon - Rabbi Orrin Krublit (approx) 6:45 pm
8:15 pm

Yom Kippur tealight candles will be available to light at
Shul in the Tober Lobby.

Sept/Oct 2018 5 Congregation B’nai Amoona Bulletin

Our Bride & Groom of the Torah

Arleen Meyer Korenblat is a third generation B’nai Amoona member, member of the B’nai Amoona Sisterhood
and a proud Torah Fund Contributor. Both Arleen and her husband Dr. Phillip Korenblat have been
generous supporters and donors of B’nai Amoona throughout their many years of membership. Arleen,
a native St. Louisan is also intensely committed to this community as a benefactor of educational
and charitable organizations. She was the recipient of the Champion of Kid’s award from Kids in
the Middle where she has established a scholarship fund to empower children to obtain counseling.
Arleen continues as a member of the advisory board. She was co­-chair of gala events for the American
lung Association and an active contributor in planning and supporting of numerous other gala events.
To further the scientific education of children she established the Maimonides Fund in support of the
science curriculum at the Solomon Schechter Day School and its successor and the underwriting donor
for the school to have their very own Torah. Together Arleen and Dr. Phillip Korenblat have 3 children and 6 grandchildren. Always
engaged with her children’s education, she served as the PTA president at Ladue Horton Watkins High School. Arleen loves B’nai
Amoona, is a regular at Shabbat morning services, views herself as thoughtful of others especially children, as well as those suffering
from hunger and other needs.

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residency at Washington University School

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California. His specialties are internal medicine and allergy/immunology. He is a Professor of Clinical MeHdiigchinHe oatlyWDaashysin5g7to7n9

University School of Medicine. From 1989-91, he was the first ChBiefAoUf SStaYff aSt BUasrnhesi-JeiwnishtWheest CsouunktykHaohspital. Dr. Korenblat is
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the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy & Immunology thTeuoeuStssidtsaantyd,eiSnregphtetoaecmhoibndegral2&le5rgamitste5a:nw30a'srdpmaCndluthbe titElevoef Dntistinguished
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Association. The Lifetime Achievement Award­Master Physician wThasurpsrdeasye.nSteepdtetomhbiemr 2b7yatth7e:0B0aprnmes-Jewish Hospital Medical Staff

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are many exciting Sukkot happenings in the works! Listed pj's in the sukkah

simchat torahe few “Save the Dates”, but please watch for full listings Saturday. September 29 at 5:00 pm

tails comMingosnoodna! y, October 1

5:00 pm - Pre-Simchat Torah Dinner Saturday Night in the sukkah
at B’nai AmThoisodninaniesr sispcoonmspolrimedenbtayrSy,abnuftorredgiastnradtiGonloirsiareSqpuiirtezderat www.bnaiamoona.com by 9/23
ory of Melvin and Adele Roman Saturday. September 29 at 8:00 pm
5:45 pm - Simchat Torah Celebration in the Robert Shanfeld Wolff Auditorium

(candy apples for everyone, provided by Sisterhood)

tuesday, October 2

imchat torah9:00 am - Simchat Torah Services
On this day we will honor our Bride and Groom of the Torah, Arleen & Philip Korenblat

day, October 1Flags, snacks, dancing and fun for ALL!!!

- Pre-SimSicmhcahtatTTooraahhaDt Bin’nnaieArmoona is sponsored by Michael, Laura, Samuel, Sept/Oct 2018

and Katherine Rose Ellenhorn

ner is complimentary, but registration is required at www.bnaiamoona.com by 9/23

- Simchat TCoornaghregCaetlioenbBra’ntaiioAnmionotnhaeBuRlolebtinert Shanfeld Wolff Auditori6um

Bride & groom of the torahapples for everyone, provided by Sisterhood)

Congregation B’nai Amoona invites its members to:

Tuesday, September 25

5:00 pm Lego Sukkah Building 5:20 pm Dinner in the Sukkah
6:15 pm Yom Tov Minchah & Ma'ariv Services in the Main Sanctuary

Lego Sukkah building, ecc activities, edible sukkahs, AND MORE!

Want to start building early? Lego bags will be available for
pick up beginning september 17 in the MKLC office

IN THE SPIRIT OF TIKKUN OLAM
Please bring hygiene products for donation, i.e. deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush,

floss, feminine hygiene products, razors, shaving cream, lotion, mouthwash, etc.

This event is organized by B'nai Amoona's Membership Committee
Sukkot at B’nai Amoona is sponsored by Sanford and Gloria Spitzer

in memory of Melvin and Adele Roman

Complimentary but RSVP Questions?
required by September 18 Contact Anita Kraus
at [email protected]
www.bnaiamoona.com

Sept/Oct 2018 7 Congregation B’nai Amoona Bulletin

Social Action News

Interested in Being a Mensch? We Need Help Doing Good Deeds for Others
The Social Action Committee is looking for new members. We need help for continuing our many programs, such as Operation Isaiah,
our annual collection and sorting of items for the Jewish Food Pantry. Also, we are hoping to launch new programs, such as a recycling
program for the synagogue. Watch the Shabbat Sheets, Enouncements, and bulletins for our activities. Contact Laura Goldmeier
314-997-1253 or email [email protected] if you would like to volunteer. And always feel free to join us for a meeting! See the
bulletin board in the lobby during the Social Action month of Cheshvan from Oct. 10 - Nov. 8 for some of our activities.

Employment Connection Drive
The Employment Connection helps individuals needing jobs by providing proper clothing for interviews in addition to helping with
resume writing and preparation for the interview.  Once again, this year, we are sponsoring the collection of men’s and women’s
clothing (on hangers), shoes, men’s dress shirts, ties, handbags and all accessories.  Please bring your donated items to benefit the
Employment Connection to Shul and hang them on the rack in the Tober Lobby. There will be tax donation forms for you to fill out.
The drive will run from September 21 thru October 1. For further information, please contact Rosalie Franklin at 314-991-9032.

Operation Isaiah

These High Holy Days, please give the gift of making sure there is food on someone else’s table. The KOL NIDREI ANNUAL FOOD
DRIVE to benefit the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is coming. Personal care items, cleaning and pet supplies and paper items
are not eligible for food stamps and are as important as many food items. Please plan to fill your bags to overflowing and bring them
on Kol Nidrei and help us fill the Bimah.

The Men’s Club will be handing out bags generously ComeGrowWithHunger Shabbat Us
donated by Trader Joe’s on Rosh Hashanah for you to take Dr. Herman T. Blumenthal
home and fill. On the bags will be stapled a wish list of Memorial Concert
preferred items for the pantry. Please be generous and use                  Mental
extra bags if you can. Please remember NO EXPIRED,              Health
OPENED or USED ITEMS as we just have to pitch these         Awareness
and NO GLASS JARS as they require extra fragile packing     & Inclusion
and handling.  Projects Helping Projects in Conjunction Carver House
Many thanks in advance to the USYers who will be Settle with Shomrei Amoonim Holiday Gift
collecting bags at the South side circle drive entrance and Immigrant Durable Collection & Wrap for
the North side valet parking entrance for those who wish to Families Medical UnderprivilCeogevdeYnoauntht 
drop off rather than park and carry them so you can bring DriUvSe OJCRC
multiple bags full of groceries to benefit those who really Equipment Place
need your help. Jewish Drive Meals
Lastly, we will spend the afternoon and evening after Yom MoDfauyslim     "Greening"
Kippur (Sept. 20) sorting and packing all of that food to  B'nai Amoona
speed the donation to the food pantry. We will be working
from 1:00 pm to about 8:00 pm in the Guller Banquet Hall Service Employment
expansion area behind the Sanctuary. If you have any time Connection
during that day, please come help us. Our sorting reduces Lynn Myers Memorial Mitzvah Day Professional
the length of time to get food into the hands of their Clothing
clients from 3 weeks down to 2 days! This is an ideal way Collection of Gift Drive
for students to get their community service hours and for Cards for Rabbi
everyone to be a Mensch! Rose's
Discretionary Caregiver's Shabbat
SHANAH TOVAH and THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR Fund
YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR EFFORTS Magazine Collections
Lydia's FoR Hospitals And
House Nursing Homes
Meals St. Louis Bicycle
Works Bike Pride
Recycling Shabbat

from the

B’NAI AMOONA SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE

Congregation B’nai Amoona Bulletin 8 Sept/Oct 2018

On the Development Side

As we prepare for the High Holy Days, I want to remind everyone of opportunities to not only make your personal observances warm
and tasty, but also benefit our Shul.
I’m talking about our on-going Scrip Program. For those of us who shop at Dierberg’s and Schnucks, I encourage you to purchase scrip
from Jeanne Gaska in the administrative office or go to www.bnaiamoona.com/scrip . We have denominations of $100 and $25 for the
two grocery stores plus we also have $10 increments for Panera and Starbucks on hand.
You can also purchase gift cards for many retailers, restaurants, and even Amazon. To see our full list of available vendors, go to
www.bnaiamoona.com/scrip or call Jeanne and she will send you the form. This is a great time to start thinking ahead to Chanukah as
we light the first Chanukah candle the evening of December 2.
So, how does this help B’nai Amoona, you may ask? Each of these vendors remits a percentage of the scrip/gift cards back to us! If
everyone were to participate, just imagine the dollars that would come in to help our Shul. Participating on a regular basis allows you
to have pride in the well-being of our Shul.
Remember the phrase “little things mean a lot”, that’s what buying scrip and gift cards means to B’nai Amoona.

Thanking you in advance and wishing you a L’Shanah Tovah Tikatavu,

Beth

Beth Saltzman
Vice President, Development

314-680-5964
[email protected]

As the New Year approaches,
and our theme changes, let's
continue to "be Mensches" and
shop with Amazon . By using
just one little word, "Smile",
Amazon will donate 0.5% of our
eligible purchases to our very
own B'nai Amoona. Simply sign
in to AmazonSmile instead of
Amazon, choose Congregation
Bnai Amoona (note no
apostrophe) as your charity of
choice and once you do that,
your shopping experience
remains the same and B'nai
Amoona reaps the benefit.
Amazon Prime members retain
all their perks . Thank you for
helping Amazon Prime support
B'nai Amoona.

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Shomrei Amoonim

Please let us know if you, a family member or a congregant goes into a hospital, rehab facility, skilled nursing facility, etc. We would
love to reach out to them, but due to HIPAA laws we can only do so if we know where they are. Please contact Amy Maupin, Klei
Kodesh Assistant at 314-576-9990 x131 or [email protected] or call Sheryl Kalman at 636-537-2538 or
[email protected].

What is Shomrei Amoonim? We are a small village of Congregants who reach out to other Congregants to let them know we care.

Our biggest program has been to reach out to approximately 60 elder, wiser Congregants with holiday care packages. This has been a
chance to share memories and stories between generations. As a congregation, we are transitioning into a year where we will focus on
Atideynu, our future. Here is a reflection from one of our volunteer families on what volunteering has meant to them:

Our family appreciates the opportunity to participate in the Shomrei Amoonim program. For about 4-5 years, we’ve delivered
small presents around the Jewish holidays to B’nai Amoona community members who reside at the Brookdale retirement
community. The gifts are lovingly prepared by the wonderful Shomrei Amoonim team spearheaded by Sheryl Kalman. Our
children Daniel (10th grade), Ariela (8th grade) and Francesca (4th grade) enjoy sharing the holiday spirit with the residents,
whom we’ve gotten to know over the years.

“The anticipation when we ring the doorbell to surprise someone with a holiday gift from B’nai Amoona is one of the most
enjoyable parts. I enjoy meeting the residents and learning about their connection to B’nai Amoona,” said Francesca.

“I like to hear stories about our friends’ pasts and the common Jewish heritage we share across generations. I find it very
enjoyable when we get invited inside for a conversation and learn about our friends’ hobbies and interests. For example,
Mr. Jack Finkelstein showed us his musical instruments and Mr. Bob Groer told us about the classes he takes at Washington
University and showed us his pool table,” said Ariela.

“It feels satisfying to know we can do something that makes others feel good, even though it is a small gesture,” said Daniel.

"With grandparents thousands of miles away, we are glad that our children get the opportunity to develop meaningful
connections across generations."

Mihaela & Matthew Grad

If you, or your family would like to join our ranks please contact me!

A little known secret is that Shomrei Amoonim keeps a small supply of soup, Challah, and meals to use in times of grief or significant
illness. Thank you to Jon Hoffman, Dotty Ellis and Regina Herzog for keeping our freezer stocked. If you know someone who is in
need of a meal, or would like to help feed a soul please contact me!

Sheryl

Sheryl Kalman
Shomrei Amoonim Chair

636-537-2538
[email protected]

SHANAH TOVAH!

Congregation B’nai Amoona Bulletin 10 Sept/Oct 2018

Member Spotlight

Introducing…DEBRA SPIGEL

Debra has been at B’nai Amoona since the 1st grade, when she attended Shabbat services, Sunday School and later,
Hebrew school. Debra was one of the last congregants to have her Bat Mitzvah with Rabbi Halpern; Rabbi Lipnick was
just beginning his tenure at the synagogue. Debra met Joel, her husband of 49 years, at Washington University Hillel.
Both were students; Joel at WU and Debra at University of Missouri St. Louis. If UMSL had a Hillel Debra and Joel may
never have met. Their 3 children; Chad, Pamela and Sarah all grew up at B’nai Amoona. Debra taught Sunday School at
BA, preschool at the JCC and 1st grade at Epstein Hebrew Academy as well as in the Ft. Zumwalt district. As her parents
aged and needed more care, Debra retired but continued substitute teaching whenever she could find time. This is a
challenging year for Debra as both of her parents passed away. She finds comfort saying Kaddish 10-12 times per week
and when unable to get to Shul she recites a prayer given to her by Rabbi Davidson. Debra has formed a special bond
with other congregants also navigating the process of loss. “We’ve formed a brotherhood and sisterhood”. Debra is

quick to describe what she likes most about B’nai Amoona. “BA is there for you in the good
times and the tough times. The rabbi is easy to talk to and Sharon is very warm”. Debra is
an active member; she volunteered in the gift shop and helped with the Shabbat bulletin
and now co-chairs the Minyanaires. A good laugh is always a welcome gift and occurs
frequently in the company of one of her sisters and an aunt. She is able to relax, be herself
and the laughter comes naturally. Debra is passionate about her family and has committed
herself to creating Shalom Bayit, domestic harmony. Debra makes it a point not to judge,
to be an independent thinker and to keep learning. Debra proves it’s never too late to aim
for the sky and dive into life. Literally! Last month she went skydiving with her 18-year old
granddaughter and loved the experience. However, Debra is not a 24/7 thrill seeker. When
asked about what makes a perfect day she describes joy in staying home, playing games
and watching TV.

Introducing…CALEB PULTMAN

Caleb is a remarkable 19-year old whose family has deep roots at B’nai Amoona. A graduate
of BA's preschool, Hebrew school, Sunday school and summer camps, Caleb also served
as USY President from 2016-2017. Caleb just completed his freshman year at American
University in Washington DC where he is pursuing an interdisciplinary major in the
School of Public Affairs incorporating communications, legal institutions, economics and
government. During the school year, in addition to classwork, Caleb maintains a lobbying
internship at a boutique firm. Yes, we are describing a young man just barely old enough
to vote. And no, school + internships are not enough to satisfy his appetite for politics.
Caleb also spends significant time researching the 2018 midterm congressional races and
legislation while observing hearings on Capitol Hill. Sporting a suit and tie, Caleb commuted
to DC for his “Hillternship” and describes loving his work with the lobbying firm’s clients.
Ironically, Caleb’s dream job is not on The Hill in DC but rather with a different type of court, in Madison Square Garden,
as the starting point guard for the NY Knicks. What surprises people most is how much Caleb knows about the game of
basketball including its history, player stats and culture. Caleb is the first to admit that he is much better talking about
the game than actually playing it. Caleb’s perfect day includes neither basketball nor politics but starts with sleeping late,
waking up in a city on the Mediterranean, eating a big breakfast while reading a great book. A walk around town, a seat
in a café to eat and people watch, and closing out this day of perfection is time spent with family and friends enjoying
good music. Caleb is passionate about his family first and foremost; his community is a close second. Caleb defines his
community as “wherever he is at the moment”. This summer that meant B’nai Amoona’s camp Ramot Amoona where he
was Rosh Teva (spearheading the nature program). If forced to pick one word to describe himself Caleb says “curious”.
Stand Up Comedy and SNL keep Caleb laughing. When asked what he cherishes most about BA, Caleb is quick with
his response! “The ability to balance tradition with exploration. B’nai Amoona provides the tools that people need to
understand Judaism”.

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Member Spotlight

Introducing…ROZ GLASER

Roz (formerly Roz Kaskowitz) has been a B’nai Amoona member since she was 10 years old. Not the first but the second
Bat Mitzvah ever to be celebrated at BA! Roz and her husband Leonard are currently enjoying their 57th year of marriage,
and have 3 grown children; Amy, Mark and Lisa in addition to 4 grandchildren. The Social Action Committee is where
Roz shared her gifts of caring and friendliness; her impact lives on in many hearts today. Roz chaired the Carver House
Christmas gift collection and donation program for 10 years, shopping for others right after the Christmas holiday and
storing the boxes in her basement. Welcoming BA members ‘home’ with a congregation mug filled with silk flowers,
Roz helped ease the difficult move to a nursing home. And for many years, Leonard and Roz were the B’nai Amoona
gardening committee, a committee of 2, maintaining the beautiful synagogue garden. They retired and passed on the
shovel to the next generation. Oasis and The Butterfly House join the list of local organizations fortunate to receive Roz
and Leonard’s time, in addition to tutoring children at Green Trails, their children’s elementary school. Volunteering

plays a significant role in Roz’s life, yet she also worked professionally in education. She was
a preschool teacher at our synagogue and earned her Associates degree in Early Childhood
Education, working many years for the Parkway School District as a teacher’s assistant. Later,
Roz cared for her mother as she lived with Alzheimer’s Disease and answered helpline calls
as a volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association for 10 years. Adding to the list of organizations
who receive Roz’s commitment and care is The Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, where
she currently supports individuals who, like Roz and some of her family members, live with
the effects of this illness. Fellow BA members might be surprised to learn that Roz collects and
displays small ornamental boxes throughout her home, representing her travels. Each box
contains a slip of paper describing where and when the box was acquired. Besides having a
passion for enriching others’ lives, when asked, “What are you most passionate about?” Roz
pauses to consider and responds, “People being open and kind, sharing all that St. Louis has
to offer with others and The Botanical Gardens”. A perfect day for Roz means being outdoors
soaking up the joy of spending time amongst friends and family.

welcome

NEW MEMBERS

We welcome our newest members who have joined B'nai Amoona since Rosh Hashanah 5778!

Mark & Liessa Alperin & Family Lynn Harris
Matthew & Allison Alpert & Family Steven Hayes
Cheryl Bensky Charles Heffernan & Jesse Vrecenak & Family
Gaddy & Valerie Bergman & Family Cody & Melanie Huet & Family
Scott & Jennifer Bernstein & Family Elliott Kleiman
Jeremy & Kelli Brown & Family Greg Lazerwitz
Brian & Heather Carp & Family JB Leibovitch & Judy Chun & Family
Jordan & Lorraine Cherrick Lynda Lieberman
Robert Cirasky Frances Milsk
Steven & Robin Cohen Ruth Morgan
Mira Davis Myron & Vicki Parker
Enrique Rocha Alcala & Melissa Firestone de Rocha & Family Kooresh Shoghi & Mariel Brechner & Family
Brian & Jessica Emery & Family Sarah Shulman
David Frohlichstein & Amber Duncan & Family Ria Van Ryn & Family
Matthew & Lesley Goldenberg & Family Jeff & Jessica Wax & Family
Andrew & Nikki Goldfeder & Family
As of September 4, 2018
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The Meyer Kranzberg Learning Center

I am not baker. It’s a fact. I love to cook…but baking; I am The B’nai Amoona Kehillah already has all right ingredients.
definitely not as skilled. People often ask why I don’t bake. The Together, we will begin this year visioning, thinking about, and
answer is simple. I’m not very good at following exact directions. looking towards our future. We will try new things. We will
I like to improvise; add a little; subtract a little; try out a new embrace change. We will find ourselves sometimes outside of our
ingredient. I often taste a little along the way and add a pinch comfort zone. And yet…we will dream; we will imagine, we will
or a handful more or less of something. I often get an idea in my look toward what can be! We will do this in many areas of our
head and try mixing ingredients to see if I can make what I am programming. And…we will do this together.
imagining. I think about all the many ways to alter or change the The Meyer Kranzberg Learning Center will also be going through
recipe for the next meal. This is possible when cooking….but a process this year of visioning and looking toward the future.
baking is much more of a science. We too will try new things, ask big questions, and begin creating
This year at B’nai Amoona our theme is Atideynu 2.0: Imagining what can be! We will take the best practices in education and
Our Jewish Future. The physical changes occurring at B’nai Jewish learning and vision what they could look like here, at our
Amoona are easily noticed. The construction crew is working school. We will add our own incredible ingredients; amazing
diligently to help prepare our building for the future. It will be faculty and engaged families, and create new pathways to
more accessible, more “user friendly”. The vision that helped learning. We will incorporate the arts, music, drama, dance,
create this new structure is one that is rooted in what will be; cooking, writing into all of our learning. AND…we will involve
instead of what already is. all of you in this process.

Visioning what will be can be both daunting and exciting. To In the Torah we are taught that G-d gave us all the ingredients
vision, you must embrace hope. You must allow yourself to be we need; but G-d alone did not make Challah. G-d alone did not
challenged. You must believe there is more to be done. You must give us bread. We at B’nai Amoona have already been given many
spend time gathering all your ingredients; all that exists around ingredients. However, I am excited to being experimenting,
you and begin to envision what’s next. engaging, questioning, and visioning with all of YOU!! We must
One of the most important aspects of Atideynu isn’t the idea of continually add new ingredients, ideas, and inspiration as we look
"the" future; but rather understanding “our”. This isn’t someone onward and create our own nourishment. Our own Challah. Our
else’s future we are speaking and learning about. We aren’t trying own sustenance that will bring us into Our Future. Atideynu.
to plan for someone else. We aren’t looking forward to see what is
right for others. It is about what will be; can be; for US. It is what Liessa
WE can do together. Working together. Visioning together.
Liessa Alperin
Important Dates to Know! Director of Innovative Learning & Engagement

Sunday, September 23 - Opening Day of MKLC for our PreK- [email protected]
6th Grade Students 314-576-9990 x108

Sunday, September 30 - Opening Day of MKLC for our 7-10th
Grade Students

Tuesday, October 9 - Tuesday Program Opening Day for 3-7th
Grade Students

Saturday, October 6 - First Prek-2nd Grade PJ Library Shabbat
Morning Program

• Our Sunday Program for Prek-8th Grade students will
begin at 9:00 am and end at 11:30 am

• Our 9th and 10th Grade Program will be on Sundays from
11:30 am to 1:15 pm.

Keep a look out for emails coming your way about special
calendar dates and opportunities to learn more about the plans
for next year!

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Linda Rotskoff Early Childhood Center

As our amazing ECC staff spends time SEPTEMBER
imagining our future for the New Year, 10 Rosh Hashanah I
so does BA, with this year's theme Open House - 9:15 am
being Atideynu 2.0: Imagining Our Young Family Service – 9:30 am
Jewish Future. Each year, we delve into Blessing of our Young Children – 10:15 am
developing our skills as teachers and Nosh and Play - 10:30 am
planning for the future. Congregation Tashlich and Blessing of our Pets - 5:00 pm
B’nai Amoona, is also imagining our Childcare is also offered throughout both days
future. Physically, we are doing this with see www.bnaiamoona.com to register
our huge remodel project but spiritually 11 Rosh Hashanah I
we are doing this through programs that center around our families.
I’m hoping everyone attends the Young Family Rosh Hashanah Young Families Service – 9:30 am
Service this year. Rabbi Orrin will be leading along with Samantha 18 Kol Nidrei – 6:30-9:00 pm
Thal and Brandi Roach who will bring beautiful music to the room. 19 Yom Kippur
Prior to the Service, we invite everyone to make a connection at
the Open House. Members of the Young Families Membership Young Families Service – 10:30 am
Committee will be on hand ready to wish you Chag Sameach (Happy Neilah – 5:30-7:30 pm
Holiday) and share information about BA and programmatic 29 Pajamas in the Sukkah – Young Family Dinner &
opportunities for young families at BA. Following our Blessing of Havdalah - 6:00 pm
our Young Children on the Bimah in the Main Sanctuary, we invite OCTOBER
everyone to our Playground Nosh. Our Play and Nosh will be located 14 Sababa Jewish Arts & Culture Festival
on the ECC Playground. 24 Challah Bake STL
Check out Our ECC calendar on our website,
I ♥ Tishrei www.bnaiamoona.com

What an amazing season! A new start is always so exciting. Anita
At school, we celebrate the Days of Awe beginning with Rosh Anita Kraus
Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, leading up to Yom Kippur, Director of Early Childhood Education
the Day of Atonement. We think about those whom we have [email protected]
wronged and ask for forgiveness. We go to the lake or create 314-576-9990 x127
our lake at school and participate in Teshuvah (repentance).
Following Yom Kippur, we get ready to sit eat and maybe even
sleep in our Sukkahs (booths) to celebrate the wonderful
holiday of Sukkot. Then, of course we dance with then Torah to
celebrate as we finish reading the Torah on Simchat Torah!

Family Ideas to Celebrate
Tishrei – High Holy Days

• We do a lot of celebrating at school but there are lots of
options to celebrate at home with your children as well.

• Make Rosh Hashanah cards to wish a happy New Year to
your closest family and friends.

• Take time to talk with your children; say you are sorry,
tell them you will try to do a better job and ask them for
forgiveness. Then give them a hug

• Ask your kids to help build a sukkah in your backyard or on
your patio. They can help with decorations.

• Dance with your children at a Simchat Torah celebration.

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Youth Department Youth and USY Kickoff Programs!

High Holy Days Highlights
Sept. 10 & 11 Rosh Hashanah I & II - 10:30 am Teen Programming
Sept. 18 Kol Nidrei - Operation Isaiah: USYers will help collect bags (see p. 8)
Sept. 19 Yom Kippur - 11:30 am Teen Programming

Other Important Dates to Know Atid Amoona (3rd - 5th) had an a roaring good time at
September the zoo.
25 - Lulavs and Legos (teen volunteers needed)
26 - BAUSY: Sushi in the Sukkah Kadima (6th & 7th) made a splash at The Pointe!
30 - Atid Amoona, Kadima and Chalutzim: Pizza in the Hut
October Chalutzim (8th) has met and our programs for the year
14 - Sababa Festival (teen volunteers needed) are underway!
19 - 21 - Chalutzim & BAUSY: Trout Lodge Shabbat Retreat
26 - 28 - Kadima & Chalutzim: Kadima Kinnus in Ogden, IA BAUSY (9th-12th ) is BANANAS... B-A-N-A-N-A-S!
*See all upcoming dates on BA Calendar on www.bnaiamoona.com* Come join the bunch!

BAUSY Shabbat Dinners Sarah
Todah Rabbah to Rabbi Carnie Rose, Rebbetzin Paulie Rose and family who Sarah Shulman
sponsored our first USY Shabbat Dinner, on September 7. Looking forward to our Director of Youth & Camp
next Shabbat Dinner on October 12. [email protected]
314-576-9990 x108
College Connect
Do you ever wonder if your college student will continue to embrace the religious Congregation B’nai Amoona Bulletin
traditions they experienced at home? At B’nai Amoona, we have a program called
College Connect designed to support college students and keep them connected with
their home synagogue, even if they are miles away. Our College Connect chairperson,
Rebbetzin Paulie Rose, and I will be sending out small gifts throughout the year to
remind our students that B’nai Amoona is thinking of them and wishing them well.
As a college alum, I remember the many High Holy Day, Chanukah, Purim and end
of the year surprises I received.
The College Connect program is funded by the Rabbi Lipnick Foundation for
Conservative Judaism. With this generous funding, we are able to engage college
students with love, and help them continue to feel connected to their faith, even
though they may be far away. We are so looking forward to sending each one of these
packages with the love of Judaism we share and to seeing their reactions!
If you have a college student and would like them to receive these wonderful
packages,, please contact me ([email protected]) with your students’ name and
address.

A Note from Sarah...
Why do I do what I do, you may ask? Youth groups provide our youth and teens with
the opportunity to create life-long friendships outside of school. Our events are a
mixture of fun, educational and meaningful experiences! As a teen at B’nai Amoona,
I made new friends, stayed connected with old friends and grew as an individual and
as a Jewish woman. I would love to talk with you about the importance of our youth
programming. Come join the bunch!
Shanah Tovah Umetukah! May this year be blessed with Chesed, Ruach, Sameach and
Shalom for all. B’Ahava!

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In our Community

B'NAI MITZVAH MAZEL TOV TO...

September 1, 2018 Todd & Kim Wolff on the birth of their daughter, Vivienne Brin
Rylie Fine Wolff. Big brother is John Lawrence Wolff. Proud grandparents
and great-grandparents are Gary & Sherry Wolff, Marsha Wolff
Daughter of (Z”L), Ruth Levy and Eleanor Brin.
Jennifer & Kevin Fine Laurie & Edward Chod, Ellen & Robert Brin, Stuart Davis (Z”L)
September 22, 2018 on the birth of their granddaughter, Isabelle Sofia Davis. Proud
parents are Allison and Andrew Davis. Proud great-grandparents
Lia Lev are Rosalie & Leonard (Z”L) Chod, Natalie & Neil Handelman
Daughter of and Eleanor Brin.
Michal & Ronan Lev Marcy & Richard Williams and Judith and Jerry Levy on the birth
September 29, 2018 of their grandson, Henry Spencer Williams. Proud parents are
Samuel Ellenhorn Becca and Seth Williams.
Pam and Howard Appelman on the marriage of their daughter,
Son of Alyssa Appelman to Steve Bien-Aime, son of Charlotte and Yves
Laura & Michael Ellenhorn Bien-Aime. Alyssa is the granddaughter of Norma and Melvin
(Z”L) Appelman & Lucille (Z”L”) and Fred (Z”L) Krachmalnick.
October 13, 2018 Laruen and Dan Bialecki on the birth of their son, Evan Kurland
Dani Wasserman Bialecki. Proud grandparents are Leon & Ilana Bialecki and Terry
& Steve Wintermann.
Daughter of Nancy & Bill Firestone and Denise & Larry Steinbrueck on
Renee & Robert Wasserman the birth of their grandson, Greyson Scott Steinbrueck. Proud
parents are Laura & Greg Steinbrueck. Big sister is Harper Kinsley
October 27, 2018 Steinbrueck.
Ethan Albin Laurie and Lawrence Badler & Suzanne and Michael Greaney
Son of on the birth of their granddaughter, Tillin Mae Greaney. Proud
parents are Sara Badler and Tom Greany. Big sister is Sylviana
Cynthia & Seth Albin Rose Greaney. Great-grandparents are Sylvia (Z”L) and Sam (Z”)
Holtzman.
CONDOLENCES Joy & Fred (Z"L) Levin on the birth of their great-grandson, Jacob
Harrison Gray. Proud parents and proud grandmother are Bill &
The Congregation extends heartfelt sympathy to the families of: Lindsay Gray and Shelly Rubenstein.
Sarah Beth & Gavriel Matt on the birth of their son, Asher
Rabbi Paul Drazen Elaine Kramer Herschel Matt. Proud grandparents and great-grandparents are
Hela Fatal Sara Myers Faith & Bruce Waxman, Daniel & Hana Matt, Marvin & Sandy
Kurt Herrmann Mary Roach Greenberg, Gloria Waxman (Charles Waxman, Z"L), and Gustine
Vincent Hottle, Jr. Jeffrey Howard Shifter Matt (Rabbi Hershel Matt, Z"L).
Aimee Evers Kane Harry Teicher
Marilyn Kaye Sidney Weisberg
Nat Kessler Jack Yeackel

May their memories be a source of blessing! As of 8/24/18

Congregation B’nai Amoona Bulletin 16 Sept/Oct 2018

BA Sisterhood

Our 2018-2019 Board has been busy working to make our Sisterhood more accessible and planning for a creative
and fun-filled year, allowing us the opportunity to more efficiently support the good works of B’nai Amoona and our
community.
Judaica Shop: On June 30, we officially transitioned our Judaica Shop to B’nai Amoona. Todah Rabbah to all who
shopped our fabulous sale! Stay tuned for future announcements of the shop’s new prime location and rebranding from
B’nai Amoona.
Membership: Our awesome Membership Vice Presidents have been working to enhance our membership registration
process. If you do not have on-line access or have specific questions, please reach out to them. We look forward to you
joining us!

BE EMPOWERED! BE ENRICHED! BE ENGAGED!

We invite you to be part of Sisterhood as membership sign-up goes online!

Sisterhood enhances family and community life
through educational and social programming!
Sisterhood supports all aspects of our Synagogue life!

Additionally, sign up early so you can join us for our annual Paid-Up Membership Brunch on November 4.
Questions? Contact one of our Membership Vice Presidents:
Bonnie Davis at 314-378-1253; Missy Korenblat-Hanin at 314-662-1776 or Barb Rosenfield at 314-323-3712
*For billing inquiries, please contact Tanya at the B’nai Amoona office at [email protected].

Sisterhood’s Fall Class: ATIDEYNU 201: Conversations in Search of a Meaningful Judaism
As we begin the reconstruction of our Synagogue’s physical plant, we also need to explore a series of conversations about the
blueprint for our communities' future social, emotional and spiritual aspirations. We will start by listening to the voices of
younger Jews, from a variety of Jewish communities, who will talk and reflect about “things to come”. These voices are found
in a collection of essays edited by Rabbi Sidney Schwartz in the book entitled Jewish Megatrends. As our conversations move
along we will, no doubt, invite various Rabbis, teachers, artists and writers to join our explorations. The topics for discussion
will be posted online and in our Bulletin. People are free to join us for a particular subject matter, or they can enjoy dialoguing
with us throughout the entire series. We would love to have you join us! Register online at www.bnaiamoona.com. Contact
Linda Spitzer-Gavatin at [email protected], with any questions.
Programming: Our Programming VPs, are very excited about our programs for the upcoming year. At our first program
we plan to renew our spirit in preparation for the High Holy Days helping you to renew your spirit. Additional information
was provided in a separate mailing. Want more information? Reach out to Wendy Shanker at 314-560-4868; Felicia Cohen
314-494-4384 or Dani Hoffman 314-210-0985.
Social Media: Visit our Sisterhood page on the BA website or join our Facebook page. Reach out to our Social Media Chair
Rachel Persellin-Armoza at [email protected]

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GET YOUR PIN BEFORE THE HIGH HOLY DAYS AND WEAR IT TO SHUL!

Our Torah Fund theme this year focuses on Atid meaning “future”. We are so excited about this theme
because, coincidentally, it ties right into our B’nai Amoona theme for this coming year which is Atideynu
2.0: Imagining our Jewish Future. The entire Congregation will be thinking about how we envision our
future as Jews here at Shul and individually as well! How do you envision your personal future; the future
of your family; community; the United States, Canada, and Israel? When you dream of a bright future, is
it in the next world or this one? The seminaries of the Conservative/Masorti Movement, which we support
through Torah Fund, are doing the great work which helps us navigate our future together, as one
people. And our Sisterhoods provide the social and educational networks the extended family, which
help us go forward in our future as Jewish women, with confidence.

The 5779 Torah Fund pin envelopes the Hebrew word for “future” (Atid) with
a stylized Magen David. It represents our wish for a distinctly Jewish future,
for ourselves as individuals, our families, and our communities.

Our Sisterhood joins Sisterhoods across North America to support, strengthen, and sustain Conservative/
Masorti Judaism throughout the world. Your donation ensures our legacy by educating future generations of
Conservative and Masorti Jews, Rabbis, Cantors, educators, and lay leaders at these four schools:

• Jewish Theological Seminary – NY • Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies – LA •
Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies – Jerusalem • Seminario Rabinico – Buenos Aires

To donate, please drop off your check to the Benefactor $180
Rabbinic Suite (see Amy or Laurie). Please make Guardian (with a pearl) $300
checks payable to “Torah Fund”. Cash or check Associate (with a ruby) $600
only, please. Patron (with a diamond) $1,200

Torah Fund Co-Chairs: Mercedes Gelman, [email protected]
& Lori Sheinbein, [email protected]
Sisterhood President: Nancy Goodman, [email protected]
Torah Fund Treasurer: Andrea Cantor

Tribute Cards Mah Jongg Continues

Sisterhood Tribute Cards are a Join us for a regular game 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Wonderful way to honor and remember every Wednesday afternoon (excluding
loved ones AND support the work of days the building is closed). Drop
Sisterhood. Reach out to Laura Shapiro by and check out the game. All are
at [email protected] to purchase your cards! welcome. You don’t need to make a
regular commitment to participate and it’s free. Contact
Monthly Bridge Group Lisa Samis at [email protected] or 314-805-2254.

We meet regularly on the 2nd Monday of the month Nancy
at 11:45 am. If you are interested in joining, contact Nancy Goodman, President
Rita Goldman at 314-993-6909 [email protected]

Congregation B’nai Amoona Bulletin 314-650-6484

18 Sept/Oct 2018

In Tribute...

The Congregation acknowledges with thanks the following contributions:

YAHRZEITS Jeff Gitelson Sara Lasky Ben Handler
IN MEMORY OF Debbi & Jeff Braunstein Janet Levin Marcia Handler
Janny Reif
James Reif Leonard Fingold Jeanette Greenberg Herman Gellman
Laurie Torner & Geraldine & Eugene Nancy & Bob Gellman
Irene Fox Jamie Aragon Cooper
Sue Ann Blatt
Sylvia Rich Rik Knopf Louis Kosover Susie & Jerry Comensky
Harold Rich Jennifer & Scott Bernstein Rhonda O’Brien
Ira Meyer
Susan & Jodie Rich Ralph Eisenschiml Frank Raisher Flo & Larry Meyer
Doris Abrams Faye Raisher
Ethel Weber Anne Greenberg
David Weber Fannie Daniel Nancy Raisher Marvin Greenberg
Janet & Ronald Daniel Faye Raisher
Gerald Satz Nolan DeWoskin
Martin Satz Melvin Zwick Sam Hieken Kathy & Tom DeWoskin
Cheryl Whatley Milton Hieken
Louis Schwartz David Beckerman
Florence Rosenthal Otis Garland Sarah Funk Muriel & Marvin
Bob Garland Marsha & Steve Funk Beckerman
Harry Palan
Sue & Jack Palan Harry Kaplan Paul Brown Marvin Steinberg
Marvin Greenberg Edith & Harvey Brown Sharon & Irv Steinberg
Robert Coburn
Marilyn & William Kincaid Elliott Schenberg Goldie Satz David Beckerman
Gerry & Joe Schenberg Joy & Marty Satz Rita Beckerman
Helen Banachek
Alfred Fleishman Ashley Boguslaw Mary Cherrick Irving Mann
Leslie & Ron Becker Kenneth Levin Carole & Zachary Mann
Esther & Robert Banashek
Bernice Becker Sam Hieken David Beckerman
Annie Rothman Leslie & Ron Becker Terry & Harvey Hieken Carole & Zachary Mann
Minnie Axelbaum
Bernard Newport Fred Levy GENERAL FUND
Ellen Shapiro & Carol Wasserstein Terry & Harvey Hieken IN HONOR OF
Gerald Axelbaum Rabbi Neal Rose In
Hilda Blatt Bessie Goldberg appreciation for teaching
Simon Falkoff Susie & Jerry Comensky Oscar Goldberg Sisterhood Mussar classes
Effie Falkoff
Annie Rothman Ben Sachs Enid Weisberg-Frank &
Alan Spivack Stewart Axelbaum Sheri & Bob Meyers Bruce Frank

Mendel Goldenberg Minnie Axelbaum Rose Sokolik Faith & Bruce Waxman on
Lanie & Milton Goldenberg Stewart Axelbaum Ilene & Sheldon Pokres the birth of their grandson,
Caleb Waxman
Meyer Werner Dolly Krawll Seymour Sokolik
Edith Price Jan Fishman Ilene & Sheldon Pokres Sylvia & Stuart Manewith

Alice Goldman Elizabeth Krawll Abe Sokolik Jan Baron’s Bat Mitzvah
Linda & Gene Goldman Jan Fishman Ilene & Sheldon Pokres Betsy Enger
Eleanor Glick
Herman Jakob Israel Chasen Sarah Funk Janet & Seymour Krout
Margo & Oskar Jakob Jan Fishman Cheryl & Murray Abrams Dotty & Jim Ellis
Rita & Sanford Goldman
Clara Londe Rebecca Chasen Sylvia Lyss Arlene Goodman
Shirley Finer Jan Fishman Vivian Gellman Holly & Steve Elfanbaum
Alvin Werner
Alan Londe Louis Grodsky Rebecca Gellman Estelle, Frank, Scott & Steve
Prisella & Myron Grodsky Vivian Gellman Keller
William Kunitz Enid Weisberg Frank &
Rhoda Grimsky Richard Levin Herman Gellman Bruce Frank
Adrian Levin Vivian Gellman Irene & Jim Hirschfield
Barbara Feldman
Sidney Feldman

Diane & Sam Valencia

Debra Breningstall
Eleanor Glick

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Rachel & James Spezia on Esther & Harvey Gerry & Ron Heller Speedy Donald Kramer
the birth of their son Greenstein’s Anniversary Recovery Fran & Harvey Cantor
Wolfgang Spezia Rita & Ed Balk
Lisa & Mike Greenstein Marlene & Marvin Stacey & Susan Schacter
Betsy Enger Rosengarten
Paul Gallant’s 85th Birthday Meyer Werner
Esther Greensteins Special Monica & Joel Perlmutter Edie Brown Speedy Alvin Werver
Birthday Recovery
Sarah Shulman’s new Charles Hieken
Gerry & Jerry Friedman position at B’nai Amoona Marlene & Marvin Julie & Lenny Frankel
Rosengarten
Zakai Rose’s Graduation Betsy Enger Samuel Frankel
from Whitfield Gerry & Ron Heller Speedy Andy Schwebel
Edith & Harvey Brown’s Recovery
Holly & Steve Elfanbaum great grandson, Cameron Aimee Evers Kane
Michael Julie & Lenny Frankel Andy Schwebel
Zevi Lowenberg, our JTS
Rabbinical student & special Jackie & Marty Lipsitz Birth of Marcy & Richard Gil Silverberg
guest Williams grandson, Henry Barbara Bahn
Sheila & Jay Shucart’s Williams
Jonathan Lowenberg Granddaughter’s Bat Max Kornblet
Mitzvah Andrew Schwebel Sandy & Don Rosen
Marla & Edward Cohen’s
50th Anniversary Sheila & Darryl Gold Warren Schultz’s Special Ava Bortnick
Birthday Jennifer & Joshua Bortnick
Gail & Hershey Feldstein Rozella & Jerry Lapp’s 60th
Anniversary Laurie & Bert Schweizer Thelma Schrier
Galit & Elie Harir 25th Shirley Finger
Anniversary Arlene Goodman Vivian & Larry Waldman’s
80th Birthday’s Ida Tallin
Gail & Hershey Feldstein Rozella & Jerry Lapp’s 60th Richard Tallin
Anniversary Don Prosegate
Rozella & Jerry Lapp’s 60th Irving Diamant
Anniversary Mickey Gelber Vivian & Larry Waldman’s Kay Diamant
80th Birthday’s
Janet & Seymour Krout Patti Wolkowitz’ Special Ronald Gersten
Marian Hutnick Birthday Mark Silvermintz Garth Gersten
Ted Baumgarten
Joy Levin Harold Zinn’s Special Dulda Stotland
Maxine Weil being named Birthday & Retirement Garth Gersten
the Mayor of Olivette Gerry & Ron Heller’s 65th
Anniversary Sheryl & Lenny Simpson Samuel Frankel
Betsy Enger Julie & Lenny Frankel
Joy Levin Julie & Lenny Frankel’s 50th
Barbara Shechter’s Anniversary Hela Fatal
Retirement Rozella & Jerry Lapp’s 60th Andrew Schwebel
Anniversary Marlene & Henry Diamant
Estelle & Frank Keller Phillip Gellman
Joy Levin Ellen Alper’s 60th Birthday Estelle & Frank Keller
Frank Keller being named Sima & Jeff Baker
Minyannaire of the Year Barbara Shechter’s Gertrude Keller
Retirement IN MEMORY OF Estelle, Frank, Scott & Steve
Estelle, Scott & Steve Keller Barbara Zinn Keller
Shirley Finger
Barbara Shechter’s 20 years Laura Shapiro & Mark Holly & Steve Elfanbaum Kurt Herrmann
of service with B’nai Gersten’s 25th Anniversary Kay Diamant Norma Appelman
Amoona Marlene & Henry Diamant Allie Stillman
Lindsay & David Schneider Enid Weisberg-Frank & Julie & Leonard Frankel
Bev & Richard Fogelman Bruce Frank Chris Bonfanti
Jeff Singer Cookie Goldberg
Sandy & Marvin Greenberg Gianna Jacobson Gertrude Ziglin Gerry & Jerry Friedman
on the birth of their great & Todd Siwak Monica & Joel Perlmutter Joan Hoffman
grandson Caleb Waxman Joan Hoffman Alvin Werner
Sanford Goldman Speedy Julie & Lenny Frankel Barbara Bahn
Doris Abrams Recovery Fran & Harvey Cantor Rhoda Grimsky
Rita & Ed Balk Lanie & Milton Goldenberg
Laura Shapiro & Mark Marlene & Marvin Marsha & Simon Koski Mimi Klamen
Gersten’s 25th Anniversary Rosengarten Judi & Ken Rotskoff
Raizell Kalishman
Karen & Sam Gersten Madelyn & Marc Semanoff’s Betsy Enger
50th Anniversary Irene & Jim Hirschfield
Rina Gersten’s High School Nancy Boguslaw
Graduation Esther & Joel Weltman

Karen & Sam Gersten Martin Pokres’ 100th
Birthday

Ilene & Sheldon Pokres

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Ann Fingerhood & Family KAREN CHOD CAMP Marla & Ed Cohen’s 50th Rozella & Jerry Lapp’s 60th
Mimi Klemen ASSISTANCE MEMORIAL Anniversary Anniversary
Marilyn & Arnold Goldman FUND
Leslie & Ronald Becker IN HONOR OF Barb & Dan Bindler Etele & Louis Kohn
Shirley Tzinberg Marla & Ed Cohen’s 50th
Gail & Hershey Feldstein Anniversary IN MEMORY OF Jim Gans Special Birthday
Rozella & Jerry Lapp Gertrude Ziglin Linda & Philip Dembo
Bonnie & Steve Davis Susie & David Gitt
Deborah & Dick Alpert Marla & Ed Cohen Michael Kohn’s 60th
Elizabeth Tucker Margie Kessler’s Special Birthday
Miriam & Eric Master Birthday LINDA ROTSKOFF EARLY
Jackie & Robert Stein CHILDHOOD CENTER Nancy Anderson
Susie Hapner Ruth Sandler FUND
Holly & Steve Elfanbaum IN HONOR OF Michael Kohn’s Special
Ron Heller Speedy Recovery Cyndee Levy In Birthday
SETH CHARLSON CAMP Debra & Joel Spigel appreciation for teaching
RAMOT AMOONA Sisterhood Mussar classes Shirlene Baris
SCHOLARSHIP FUND Phyllis Traub Speedy
IN HONOR OF Recovery Enid Weisberg-Frank & IN MEMORY OF
Lenny Komen’s Special Bruce Frank Kurt Herrmann
Birthday Debra & Joel Spigel
Jan Baron’s Bat Mitzvah Shirlene Baris
Nancy & Alan Charlson Edie Brown Speedy Gail & Mark Ragin
Recovery OSCAR AND ELAINE
Jo Ellen Rubenstein’s Barbara Shechter’s GOLDBERG NEW IDEA
Special Birthday Ruth Sandler Retirement FUND
IN HONOR OF
Nancy & Alan Charlson IN MEMORY OF Natalie & Larry Goldman Engagement of Alyssa
Frank Raisher Appleman to Steve Ben-
Harold Zinn’s Special IN MEMORY OF Aime
Birthday Rosalie Chod William Schiller
Debra & Jeff Dalin
Nancy & Alan Charlson Sara Funk Tanya Spivey
Rosalie Chod Mazel Tov on the birth of
Nancy Charlson’s Special ENDOWMENT FUND Marcy & Richard Williams
Birthday Molly Burack IN HONOR OF grandson, Henry Williams
Susie & David Gitt Vivian Zvibleman’s 90th
Gail & Allan Feinberg Birthday Debbie & Jeff Dalin
Isadore Kessler
Warren Fine thanks for all Ruth Sandler & Family Esther & Harvey Greenstein IN MEMORY OF
your help & kindness Charles Hieken
Ruth Rosengarten Marla & Ed Cohen’s 50th
Deborah & Anita Frager Marlene & Marvin Anniversary Oscar Goldberg
Marcia Fine Speedy Rosengarten
Recovery Esther & Harvey Greenstein Jake Hoffman
Sol Schumitzky Debbie & Jeff Dalin
Deborah & Anita Frager Aileen & Harvey Melnick IN MEMORY OF
Rona Gitelson Gwen & David Tichauer &
Marla & Ed Cohen’s 50th Selma Schumitzky Family in memory of your
Anniversary Aileen & Harvey Melnick Esther & Harvey Greenstein grandmother

Nancy & Alan Charlson Frank Raisher Gertrude Ziglin Debbie & Jeff Dalin
James Raisher Esther & Harvey Greenstein
Connie Kahn’s Birthday Jake Hoffman
Nancy & Alan Charlson Nancy Raisher STEVE AND MARSHA Oscar Goldberg
Jame Raisher FUNK FAMILY
Michael Leavitt’s Birthday ENDOWMENT FUND JOSEPH GOLDMAN BRING
Nancy & Alan Charlson DR. EDWARD AND MARLA IN MEMORY OF LIGHT TO CAMP FUND
COHEN CARING Goldie Satz IN HONOR OF
Michael Leavitt’s COMMITTEE Zachary Nathanson for
Retirement ENDOWMENT FUND Marsha & Steven Funk reading Torah
IN HONOR OF
Nancy & Alan Charlson Marla & Ed Cohen’s 50th JONATHAN GOLDBERG Lester Goldman
Anniversary RAMOT AMOONA
IN MEMORY OF MEMORIAL FUND Marla & Ed Cohen’s 50th
Steven Levitt Sheila & Darryl Gold IN HONOR OF Anniversary
Rozella & Jerry Lapp’s 60th
Gail & Allan Feinberg Anniversary Lester Goldman

Steve Levitt Shirlene Baris IN MEMORY OF
Nancy & Alan Charlson Alice Goldman

Lester Goldman

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Barbara Zinn HAROLD AND MILDRED Norma Appelman on the Cantor Sharon Nathanson
Lester Goldman GULLER FUND marriage of your Jan & Richard Baron
IN MEMORY OF granddaughter Alyssa
SAMMY GOLDMAN Fannie Guller Appelman to Steve Ben- Lester Goldman
KABBALAT SHABBAT Aime Jan & Richard Baron
MUSIC FUND Sidney Guller
IN HONOR OF Joan & Jerry Kaskowitz MARVIN AND MARILYN
Patti Wolkowitz’ Special Louis Guller MISHKIN MAHZOR FUND
Birthday Cindi & Keith Guller Rozella & Jerry Lapp’s 60th ESTABLISHED IN MEMORY
Anniversary OF ROSE, SOL AND
Miriam Dennis HALPERN ECC SAUNDERS CANTOR
SCHOLARSHIP FUND Maxine & Wally Cohen IN HONOR OF
IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF Jan Baron’s Bat Mitzvah
Charles Hieken Siegmund Halpern IN MEMORY OF
Florence Kofsky Marvin Mishkin
Lester Goldman Karen Techner
Joan & Jerry Kaskowitz Rozella & Jerry Lapp’s 60th
Kurt Herrmann RABBI ABRAHAM E. Anniversary
Lester Goldman HALPERN EDUCATION Louis Kaskowitz
FUND Joan & Jerry Kaskowitz Linda Triplett &
Jack Yeackel IN MEMORY OF Marvin Mishkin
Lester Goldman Helene Halpern Kurt Herrmann
Joan & Jerry Kaskowitz IN MEMORY OF
Kurt Herrmann Karen Techner Don Kramer
Miriam Dennis PAUL & BETTY
ESTHER & MEYER KATZ & MENDELSON AND FAMILY Marvin Mishkin
DAVID GREENSTEIN EDNA & MEYER FOOD FOR THE NEEDY
EARLY CHILDHOOD STEINBERG ENDOWMENT FUND JOSEPH AND CLARA
CENTER MEMORIAL FUND FUND FOR THE SUPPORT IN HONOR OF PEREZ SCHOLARSHIP
IN HONOR OF OF THE SOCIAL ACTION Jerry Yoffie’s Birthday FUND
Gerry & Ron Heller’s Speedy PROGRAM IN MEMORY OF
Recovery IN HONOR OF Betty & Paul Mendelson Kurt Herrmann
Sharon Kirsch, Happy
Esther & Harvey Greenstein Mother’s Day Mark Kodner’s Speedy Sheryl & Craig Kalman
Recovery
Phyllis Traub Speedy Aimee Zaas ALBERT AND EDITH PRICE
Recovery Betty & Paul Mendelson CEMETERY KAVOD FUND
ARLEEN & DR. PHILLIP IN HONOR OF
Esther & Harvey Greenstein KORENBLAT & FAMILY IN MEMORY OF Jan Baron’s Bat Mitzvah
KIDDUSH FUND Jerry Fink
Phyllis Traub Speedy IN HONOR OF Vivian Zvibleman
Recovery Arleen Korenblat Speedy Betty & Paul Mendelson
Recovery Roberta Hayman Speedy
Sheryl & Larry Zigler Julian Mathes Recovery
Vicki & Harvey Weiss Betty & Paul Mendelson
Edie Brown Speedy Vivian Zbibleman
Recovery LEWIN SENIOR SERVICE Melvin Kahn
FUND Betty & Paul Mendelson & Laura Shapiro & Mark
Esther & Harvey Greenstein IN HONOR OF Suzan & Leland Laycob Gersten’s 25th Anniversary
Jane Baron’s Bat Mitzvah
David Steinberg Speedy Samuel Frankel Vivian Zvibleman
Recovery Phyllis Goldberg Betty & Paul Mendelson
Julie & Leonard Frankel’s
Esther & Harvey Greenstein IN MEMORY OF Dorothy Portnoy 50th Anniversary
Bessie Goldberg Betty & Paul Mendelson
IN MEMORY OF Vivian Zvibleman
Kurt Herrmann Phyllis Goldberg Marvin Siegfried
Betty & Paul Mendelson IN MEMORY OF
Esther & Harvey Greenstein Mollie Wertheimer Kurt Herrmann
Phyllis Goldberg HAZZAN LEON AND
WILLIAM AND REVA MICHAL LISSEK MUSIC Vivian Zvibleman
GREENSTEIN PAUL & BETTY ENDOWMENT FUND PULPIT FLOWER AND
SCHOLARSHIP FUND MENDELSON LIBRARY IN HONOR OF FOOD BASKET FUND
IN MEMORY OF ENDOWMENT FUND Congregation B’nai IN HONOR OF
William Greenstein IN HONOR OF Amoona Roberta Hayman Speedy
Rozella & Jerry Lapp’s 60th Recovery
Esther & Harvey Greenstein Anniversary Michal & Hazzzan Leon
Lissek Joy Levin
Reva Greenstein Joan & Jerry Kaskowitz
Esther & Harvey Greenstein Joan Hoffman thinking of
you

Joy Levin

Congregation B’nai Amoona Bulletin 22 Sept/Oct 2018

Patti Wolkowitz’ Special Ashley & Gensen Szakaly’s A special note from our Rabbis
Birthday marriage and Cantor: Though we do not

Joy Levin Sheryl & Larry Zigler publish the names of those
who make contributions to
BEN SACHS BREAKFAST Birth of Phyllis & Gary our Discretionary Funds (as a
FUND Traubs grandsons, Isaac & way to protect their request for
IN MEMORY OF Ezra Silverblatt anonymity), we deeply appreciate
Ike Gold your continued thoughtfulness
Beverly & Harold Garber & and generosity. Todah Rabbah &
Edie & Harvey Brown the Figus Family may you continue to be blessed

JACOB AND EDITH IN MEMORY OF from On-High.
SHEINBEIN TORAH CARE Kurt Herrmann
FUND Tributes received after July 18
IN HONOR OF Phyllis & Gary Traub will appear in the next bulletin.
Jan Baron’s Bat Mitzvah
MARSHA BRIN WOLFF
Sharon Kirsch & Ed Rosen ENDOWMENT FUND
IN HONOR OF
Rozella & Jerry Lapp’s 60th Alyssa Smith Chanting
Anniversary Torah

Rochelle & Gary Wolff
Sheldon Enger
David Smith Chanting
IN MEMORY OF Torah
Gertrude Ziglin
Gary Wolff
Sharon Kirsch & Ed Rosen
Mazel Tov on the birth of
Eliahu Miller Vivienne Brin Wolff to Kim &
Sharon Kirsch & Ed Rosen Todd Wolff

NATHAN AND BELLE Bernice Carp
STOLIAR CANDY FUND
IN HONOR OF DIANE AND PAUL
Vivian & Larry Waldman’s GALLANT ADULT
80th Birthday’s EDUCATON FUND
IN HONOR OF
Jackie & Marty Lipsitz Paul Gallant’s 85th Birthday

Vivian & Larry Waldman’s Marilyn & Larry Alton
80th Birthdays
The B’nai Amoona Social Action Commitee
Eunice & John Reichman is sponsoring the Annual

Vivian & Larry Waldman’s Clothing and Accessories Drive
80th Birthday’s
Please bring men’s and women’s clothing (on hangers), shoes,
Ilene Osherow men’s dress shirts and all accessories,
“Suitable for Job Interviews” to Shul
Vivian & Larry Waldman’s September 21 to October 1
80th Birthday’s
This Drive benefits
Greta & Jerry Stoliar
The Employment Connection
IN MEMORY OF Please hang clothing & place other items on the
Rebecca Stoliar
clothes rack in the Tober Lobby
Eunice & John Reichman & Tax exemption forms will be available.
Family
For further information, please contact
Chava Salz Rosalie Franklin at 314-991-9032
Eunice & John Reichman &
Family 23 Congregation B’nai Amoona Bulletin

GARY AND PHYLLIS
TRAUB CAMP
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
IN HONOR OF
Jan Baron’s Bat Mitzvah

Sheryl & Larry Zigler

Sept/Oct 2018

This Bulletin is published bi-monthly by Congregation B'nai Amoona.
For more information, please contact the Shul office at 314-576-9990.

KLEI KODESH & STAFF 324 South Mason Road | St. Louis, MO 63141-8029
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Sharon Nathanson, Cantor www.bnaiamoona.com
Orrin Krublit, Assistant Rabbi
Neal Rose, Senior Rabbinic Scholar
Mira Davis, Rabbi Bernard Lipnick Cantorial Intern
Bernard Lipnick (Z”L), Rabbi Emeritus
Leon S. Lissek, Cantor Emeritus
Andy Schwebel, Executive Director
Anita Kraus, Director of Early Childhood
Liessa Alperin, Director of Innovative Learning and Engagement
Sarah Shulman, Director of Youth & Camp
Jon Hoffman, Mashgiach
Cindy Schuval & Vickie Shuchart, Editors

OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Andrew Oberman, President
Mark Dana, Executive Vice President
Jeff Singer, Treasurer
Gail Feldstein, Secretary
Rick Hitt, Vice President, Communications
Joel Perlmutter, Vice President, Programming
Mimi Pultman, Vice President, Membership
Avi Rosenzweig, Vice President, Education
Beth Saltzman, Vice President, Development
Alan Fine, Member-At-Large
Ed Herzog, Member-At-Large
Gary Wolff, Honorary Member-At-Large

AUXILIARY PRESIDENTS
Nancy Goodman, Sisterhood
Mark Gersten, Men’s Club
Madeline Morse, BAUSY

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