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TheBA January 2020 BulletinThe monthly newsletter of Congregation B’nai Amoona Cantorial Notes Our feature article rotates monthly between the Klei Kodesh.

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

THE GALLANT MOTIVATIONAL & INSPIRATIONAL WEEKEND SERIES PRESENTS: Rabbi Shefa Gold Questing for the Transcendent Friday, February 7 6:00 pm – Friday Night Services: Opening to the Mystery of Shabbat Shirah through the Song of Songs led by Rabbi Shefa Gold Complimentary Dinner - Please RSVP at bnaiamoona.com 7:00 pm – Learning Session: How do we live by the Song of Songs? 8:00 pm – An Alternative 10 Commandments of Love led by Rabbi Shefa Gold Saturday, February 8 – Shabbat Shirah Shabbat Shirah is generously sponsored by Lester Goldman and family in loving memory of Judy Goldman 8:30 am – Morning Nosh & Schmooze 9:00-11:15 am – Creative Shabbat Shirah Shacharit: Sent on a Journey of Transformation through Torah led by Rabbi Shefa Gold 11:30 am – Sermonette: The Power of Song by Rabbi Shefa Gold 4:00 pm – A Meditative Shabbat Minchah led by Rabbi Shefa Gold 4:30 pm – A Creative and Delicious Tu B’Shevat Seder led by Rabbi Shefa Gold and generously sponsored by B'nai Amoona Sisterhood Please RSVP at bnaiamoona.com 6:00 pm – Traditional Ma’ariv 6:15 pm – Havdalah led by Rabbi Shefa Gold Sunday, February 9 10:15 am – A Thinking Person’s : Teaching The Art of Praise: The Secrets of Perek Shirah led by Rabbi Shefa Gold 2 January 2020

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

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

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L’Dor V’Dor LYNN MYERS Have you ever admired Mitzvah Day is of course not just about someone greatly, who ONE DAY! It’s about making a com- you never met in per- mitment to do what we are taught to do. son? During the last 18 What we have been instructed to do. Each CO months of my time at and every day. It is an instruction book. N GATION IDE B’nai Amoona I have Demonstrating for us and giving us inspira- GRE -W done just that! I may have tion and ideas for how to make a difference never personally met Lynn in the lives of others. How to make our Myers, however, I admire her, respect her, words, actions, thoughts, and ideas count and I am confident she was someone I towards Tikkun Olam, repair of the world. MITAH would have wanted to learn from each and I hope you will join me on Sunday, every day. Hearing her life story from her January 19th for a day of inspiration, com- beloved, Gary, has been a blessing for me. passion, and the act of DOING GOOD! She was clearly a woman of compassion, This year’s theme is “A 2020 Vision for DAY kindness, strength, and an abundance of Making This World a Better Place!” We love and gratitude for her family. She has will follow the words “The old shall dream left a legacy that not only lives on through dreams and the youth shall seek visions.” 20/20 VISION FOR MAKING THIS WORLD A BETTER PLACE her husband and daughters; it shall con- Congregants from all ages and stages will tinue through the Lynn Myers Memorial come together on this day to recognize Mitzvah Day at B’nai Amoona. Lester Goldman, remember the beautiful JANUARY 19, 2020 The word Mitzvah is actually not “doing legacy of Lynn Myers, and do the “good” a kind deed.” It is much more than that! It that our world so desperately needs. 9:00 am - Please visit is a Commandment. It is something we are Keep a look out for a Sign Up link com- 9: am - reaast instructed to do. It is part of the prescrip- ing via email so you can choose your activ- bnaiamoona.com tion for a life well led; and that is exactly ity for the morning. 10:30 am - Opening Ceremonies for project sign-up. who and what Lynn Myers was. She dem- May your new secular year begin with 11:00 am - Proects egin onstrated what it means to live a life…well gratitude for what you have and a sense of lived. With purpose, love, and the gift of purpose for doing for those who may not Join us for a morning of Mitzvah projects at giving to others. be as blessed! B'nai Amoona and throughout our community. We will also Lester Goldman represents this as well. B’Shalom celebrate our Mitzvah Day Honoree, Lester Goldman. That is why he has been chosen as this year’s honoree. Although he is very hum- Liessa THE OLD SHALL DREAM DREAMS... & THE YOUTH SHALL SEE VISIONS! bled by the recognition, he is extremely Liessa Alperin deserving. His life has been greatly dedi- Director of Innovative Learning & Engagement Generously sponsored by Dr. Gary Myers cated to lifting up others and sharing his 314-576-9990 x116 in memory of his beloved wife, Lynn knowledge. [email protected]

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

Exciting New Adult Education Offerings Coming This Semester

People of the Book: Your Own The Voices of Israel Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Personal Story Monday February 24 at 7:00 pm Getting to Know Guy Interested in being a part of our new Adult Wednesdays at 11:30 am Thursday March 26 at 7:00 pm Thursday, January 23 at noon Education Committee and charting a path January 22 - May 27 (break for Pesach) Wednesday April 22 at 7:00 pm Thursday, February 13 at noon for Adult Education at B’nai Amoona? Contact Liessa at [email protected] “Why were human beings created?” Israel Engagement is more than just Guy Nachum is our incredible Shinshin or 314-576-9990 x116. “Because God loves stories.” We always supporting Israel. It is experiencing your this year! The Shinshin program brings say the Jewish people are “people of own Israel. It is learning from your Israeli young adults to spend a gap year Visit bnaiamoona.com to register the book”. Each of us has our own book time in Israel. It is being in the army. It in the United States prior to their time we are writing each day. This class is raising children in Israel. It is both in the Israeli Army and is in cooperation for these classes and check out will allow you to become comfortable embracing Israel, while struggling with and support of the Jewish Federation. our full listing of Adult Edcuation with technology as well as write and your relationship with the land. Israel is Since he came to us in August, Guy has classes for Winter/Spring 2020. create your own family story book. The more than just a place; it is the people shared his knowledge, his love of Israel, class will culminate with each person there, the people who have chosen to and his Ruach (spirit) with the children having created their own printed book love from afar, and those who seek to and youth of B’nai Amoona. It is now using words, pictures, music, and maybe make Aliyah one day. These are the time to share Guy with the Adults! even a family recipe or two! Perfect Voices of Israel. Each session will bring Come and spend some time with Guy, for those who are wanting to learn a bit new voices to share their own Israel learn his story and enjoy the Israel more what the computer can do for you! story with us. which Guy brings to us! Create a book for your family to keep, or give as a gift! No experience neces- Facilitated by Liessa Alperin Please feel free to bring a dairy lunch sary! Facilitated by Tanya Spivey and we will provide drinks and desserts! There is no fee for this class. T’fillot study over a gourmet vegetarian Class Fee: $72 There is no fee for this class. dinner hosted by Hebrew teacher Ophira Nitzan Melnick. January 2020 5

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LRECC CALENDAR Early Childhood News Jan. 3 Staff Development Jan. 6 School Resumes I often get questions It should come as no surprise that both son is created in God’s image (B’Tzelem about Jewish Reggio. I Reggio and Judaism employ strategies to Elokim). In the Reggio philosophy, each YOUNG FAMILIES CALENDAR explain that Reggio Emilia stimulate and excite children’s questions. member of the community is valued and Jan. 18 Rhythm ‘n” Ruach Shabbat Family is a method of learning that This is often done by setting provocations. respected. It is believed that children are the Reggio Emilia region of Teachers will routinely place books, nature capable, competent and curious; they are Jam Italy brought to the world. items, photographs, manipulatives, etc., in able to construct their own experiences. Jan. 13 Mitzvah Day – Families with Young Through this philosophy, their classrooms, specifically to entice chil- This belief system allows children to tap Children will be going to Delmar Garden we found a way of being with children dren to discover and wonder about them. into their natural potential to construct new West for singing and instrument project respectfully, of teaching them and guiding These items provoke conversations and knowledge through interactions with the OR you are welcome to volunteer for one their experiences, that echoes the values of questions. Evidence of setting a provoca- environment and each other. The teacher of the projects at BA the Jewish tradition of lifelong learning. tion is the Pesach (Passover) table. When collaborates with the children to provide There is in fact, a very strong link between we set the table for the Passover Seder with enriched experiences and guide new learn- Judaism and the Reggio Emilia philosophy the special Pesach plate and matzah holder, ing using hands on authentic experiences. ery together. They do not in the beginning of education. the cups of Elijah and Miriam, the ceremo- As a Jewish Preschool, we recognize that know where the journey will lead but Perhaps the closest most radical prin- nial foods and the Haggadah’s, we are set- we have entered into an agreement (Brit) together they find the feeling security as ciple that Reggio and Jewish educational ting up a provocation and questions to be to the children and families who share their they partner in our connected community. philosophies share is their emphasis on answered. lives with us. Children are empowered to understand questions as a basis for learning. Torah All of these actions are designed for Our Emergent Curriculum and Project they can be active partners to repair the repeatedly instructs parents “When your one purpose, to provoke children to ask Approach are intertwined as teachers facili- world (Tikkun Olam). We have gardens, children ask, you shall say…” That is, “What’s going on?” or “Mah Nishtanah ha tate “Aha Moments!” Our teachers listen recycling, talking care of class pets and par- parents should wait until their children ask Lailah ha Zeh?” – “Why is this night differ- to the children, ask questions and listen for ticipate in special Tzedakah (community) before answering them. The very essence of ent from all other nights?” It is the asking the children’s ideas, hypotheses and theo- projects. Our Panda class together chose Reggio Emilia is the belief that learning is of the question (or Four Questions in this ries. After observing children at play and where their money would go this year. This defined by the ability of young children to instance) – not the answering of them – that engaged in experiences, the teachers reflect all reinforces the idea that young children wonder – that is, to question. It is children’s matters. Jewish tradition teaches that even and plan for new learning experiences. Just can make a difference. questioning and wondering that dictate a if we know the answers, we still should ask like the Jewish calendar, learning spirals good portion of what students learn – not the questions. through a progression of moments of dis- Anita a written curriculum with predetermined Questions aside, there are even more covery. Anita Kraus goals that ignore individual student abilities similarities between Judaism and Reggio. We realize that each family, child and Director of Early Childhood Education and interests. Jewish tradition teaches that each per- teacher embarks on the journey of discov- 314-576-9990 x127 [email protected] Chanukah in the LRECC

Camp Ramot Amoona - Summer 2020 Shalom! We had a great time at the Winter Camp th th Meetup in December! June 8 - Aug 7 Thanks to all of the camp staff who helped out! It Ages 6 wks thru was great to see so many th familiar faces and to do 6 grade some fun camp activities with friends. We got to make candy dreidels, sing some camp songs and do a fun Omanut (art) eshul) · A ng (Schiy ) · Dance (Be rt ( mi a) project. We found out the theme for camp a (R O m · a ev iku ng m i n this summer is Kehillah Kedoshah (holy (T d i w d ) k a S community). re o n m u o u t t o I am working hard to make sure every- C ) a r thing is ready for camp this summer! I can- e N not wait for summer to come! Camp this ! year is June 8th- August 7th and regis- tration is officially open! Log onto B’nai Amoona’s website to register for camp and apply for camp scholarships. Some familiar faces that you will be seeing around Ramot Amoona this sum- mer are our All Star Arazim Counselors who will be back in different positions this summer: Kylie Wagner, Morgan Shostak, and Ari Lieberman. They are so excited to reconnect with all of the campers this sum- mer. As always, reach out if you have any question! 314-576-9990 www.bnaiamoona.com 324 S. Mason Rd, St. Louis 63141 B’Shalom, Kyla Kyla Gersten Director, Camp Ramot Amoona REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 314-769-5952 [email protected] 6 January 2020

TheBABulletin Get Involved Sisterhood News Torah Fund replies, “My mother and her friends were though these are examples from JTS in 2019-2020 role models. Meetings took place at my New York, our sponsorship goes to all the Jan 23: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: house and I listened to what they talked schools. Gloria was lucky enough to have A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Our Silent Fund about”. Gloria has been visited the Schechter Revealed - Lori Gottlieb (433 pages) event “Torah involved in B’nai Amoona Institute of Jewish Fundsgiving” is here! Sisterhood since the Studies in Jerusalem Feb 27: What to Do About the Solomons - Bethany Ball (243 pages) It is the perfect time early 1950’s. She was in on a trip to Israel. When to count our blessings and have an her early twenties when asked if Gloria has a Mar 26: The Mourning Sexton: A Novel of opportunity to spread “Chesed” (kindness). she began. In the later memorable Torah Fund Suspense - Michael Baron [Michael Kahn] Let’s give thanks to the seminaries of the 1950’s she began donating event she attended, she (416 pages) Conservative/ Masorti Movement which are to Torah Fund. One of recalls many of them but Sisterhood’s missions is highlights the time when Apr 23: Green: A Novel - Sam Graham- helping to “build” (Livnot U’Lehibanot- to Felsen (320 pages) build it and be built by it) future generations. to support the schools the shadow box with of Any donation is greatly appreciated. that educate and train all the pins was made. For more information on the Book Group or our Conservative When asked what she author events, please call Enid Weisberg- To receive a pin: and Cantors. To date, has done with all the pins Frank at 314-576-2864.​ Benefactor $180 there are five schools she has collected for the Guardian (with a pearl) $300 worldwide: Jewish past six decades, she Associate (with a ruby) $600 Theological Seminary says she gives them to Patron (with a diamond) $1200 in New York, Ziegler her granddaughters. Evening Mah Jongg To donate, please mail your payment to: School of Rabbinic Lastly, when Andrea Cantor Studies in Los asked to sum up Do you love Mah Jongg? Do you want to 12510 Conway Holmes Court Angeles, Schechter the importance of learn how to play Mah Jongg? New and St. Louis, MO 63141 Institute of Jewish Torah Fund, Gloria seasoned Mah Jongg players are invited to Studies in Jerusalem, responds, “We help our 4-week learning and playing session Please make your checks payable to Seminario Rabinico support financial and sponsored by B’nai Amoona Sisterhood. Torah Fund in Buenos Aires, and spiritual needs and 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, and 2/25 at 7:00 pm For information please contact co-chairs: the newest school, our donations make Lori Sheinbein: [email protected] Zacharias Frankel an impact all over the Sisterhood members are $10 & Mercedes Gelman: [email protected] College in Germany. world”. Non-Sisterhood Members are $15 Gloria has personal Please register at connections to the Torah Fundsgiving Thoughts bnaiamoona.com/sisterhood by Gloria Spitzer Jewish Theological Seminary in New York because her daughter-in-law, Miriam was Book Club Contact Rachel Taxman at rdtaxman@gmail. Written by Rachel Taxman ordained there. In fact, that is where her com with any questions B’nai Amoona’s Sisterhood has a Book Club Gloria has been volunteering since she son, Jeff, met Miriam. Furthermore, Gloria that we share with Kol Rinah’s Sisterhood. was 12 years old. She began her career as has personally seen what our Torah Fund a volunteer at Jewish Hospital wrapping dollars have done for JTS. For example, Meetings are on the 4th Thursday of each syringes in wax paper. She has been the chapel used to be a classroom and month at the St. Louis County Library involved in many organizations such as now, it is a beautiful space with a Shulchan, Headquarters on Lindbergh Blvd (across Federation, Hadassah, March of Dimes, the pews, stained glass windows with enough from Plaza Frontenac) from 10:00 - 11:30 am. Rachel B’nai Amoona Shul board, and our very room for students and visitors to pray. New members are always welcome! You Rachel Taxman own Sisterhood where she has worked Our monies have gone to help build the do not need to attend every month, just President, Sisterhood almost every type of board job including Library and Matilda Residence Hall. Lately, come when you can, nor is it required that 314-322-5006 being the President. When asked why our donations go towards scholarship you have read (or finished reading) the book [email protected] volunteering is so important to her Gloria money for student housing costs. Even selection for the month.

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TheBABulletin In Tribute The Congregation acknowledges with thanks the following contributions: YAHRZEITS Martin I. Axelbaum Sharon Kirsch & Ed Rosen IN MEMORY OF Carol & Steward Axelbaum Jerry Kaskowitz OSCAR & ELAINE GOLDBERG Tributes received after David Weisberg Gerry & Jerry Friedman KAREN CHOD MEMORIAL CAMP NEW IDEA FUND Debbi Braunstein Rae Hollander Sheila & Richard Flom ASSISTANCE FUND IN HONOR OF December 5, 2019 will ap- Cookie & Ron Hollander Irene & Jim Hirschfield IN HONOR OF Roz Glaser pear in the next bulletin. Ida Siegel Bonnie & Steve Davis Gerry Auger & Chuck Halpern’s Rosalie Franklin & Oscar Goldberg Irvin Shechter, Freda Olschwanger Beverly Friedman wedding Barbara & Harry Shechter Michael Kornblum Susie & David Gitt IN MEMORY OF Alan Grimsky Karyn & Alan Fine Elaine Goldberg Kyleigh Heller A special note from Rhoda Grimsky Greg Lyons Oscar Goldberg Susan & Mark Heller Rick Hitt Marcia & Harry Lyons our Rabbis and Cantor: Jack Sonkin Aaron Kaufman Esther Flom PAUL & BETTY MENDELSON & Though we do not publish Naomi & Norman Fishman IN MEMORY OF Sheila & Richard Flom FAMILY FOOD FOR THE NEEDY the names of those who ARLEEN & DR. PHILLIP KOREN- Sara Cutter Chaim Zimbalist FUND BLAT & FAMILY KIDDUSH FUND Marlene Rosengarten make contributions to Lanie & Milton Goldenberg Irwin Fox IN HONOR OF IN MEMORY OF Eric & Matt’s marriage our Discretionary Funds Sam & Marilyn Fox Rita Balk Elaine Bordetsky Benjamin Tallin Shirley Madden (as a way to protect their Arleen & Phillip Korenblat Marcia & Hesh Lyons Richard Tallin Samuel Keller, Sanford Keller request for anonymity), Estelle & Frank Keller Judy Krug Jeanette Rosengarten PEGGY & HAROLD ROSENTHAL Martin Axelbaum we deeply appreciate your Arleen & Phillip Korenblat Marvin Rosengarten EDUCATOR FUND Ellen Schapiro & Gerald Axelbaum GENERAL FUND IN MEMORY OF continued thoughtfulness IN HONOR OF Jerry Kaskowitz Ronald Goldenberg Peggy Rosenthal and generosity. Todah Dr. Kevin Londe Ted Isaacs Arleen & Phillip Korenblat Robin & Mark Shulman Arleen & Phillip Korenblat Rabbah & may you Alan Londe Joyce & Art Margulis continue to be blessed Ronald Goldenberg Joe Schenberg ROCHELLE & STANLEY FERD- Rivka Schneider, Harriet Hoffman, Quinton Huet’s Bar Mitzvah Arleen & Phillip Korenblat Aaron Oberman MAN INNOVATIVE ADULT from On-High. Dora Prizant Esther Lyss-Greenstein & Harvey EDUCATION FUND Barb & Bob Hoffman Greenstein Ruzenna Levy KIDDUSH FUND IN MEMORY OF ~ Rabbi Carnie Shalom Milton & Harvey Hieken IN HONOR OF Etta Hoffman Rita Balk Rose, Cantor Sharon Gert Hulbert’s birthday Estelle Keller’s speedy recovery Harry Shank Rochelle & Stan Ferdman Nathanson, Rabbi Neal Ruth Sandler William Wolff Rhoda Grimsky Arleen & Phillip Korenblat The loss of the Berwald Family’s Rose, Rabbi Josef Davidson Esther Baris Rabbi Neil & Carol Rose’s Simchas LEWIN SENIOR TRANSPORTA- sister Sonia Shirlene Baris Barbara Becker In addition, we do not BALK FAMILY TNT FUND TION FUND Rochelle & Stan Ferdman Milton Gold IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF publish contributions made Joni Appelman Burgess Rita Balk Norman Gold Joanne & Jeff Burgess Ronald Goldenberg SAMMY GOLDMAN KABBALAT by our Klei Kodesh and Laurie Dien & Alan Yaillen Phyllis Goldberg SHABBAT MUSIC PROGRAM Board President. 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OFFICERS & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE How B’nai Amoona Came into Being and Its First Rabbi Jeff Singer President Alan Fine Treasurer Edward Herzog Secretary Judith Isaacs Vice President, Member Engagement Joel Perlmutter Vice President, Religious Affairs Avi Rosenzweig Vice President, Education Around October of 1883 Aaron Levy Amoona) with Rabbi Levy as their spiritual wanted to dictate Shul policy. He also said was engaged by Sheerith Israel to be its leader. The remaining members of Sheerith that in order to get Rabbi Levy elected Beth Saltzman Rabbi. His election was hotly contested Israel elected L. Rosenblatt to be the Rabbi originally, his supporters packed the meet- Vice President, Development and, as I will explain later in this article, of their Shul. ing with reduced dues new members who David Kantor was considered irregular by many longtime The information for the paragraph would vote for Rabbi Levy so it was only Member-At-Large members of the Congregation who, from above is based on interviews with sup- fair for the president to do the same thing, Andy Mayer the beginning, thought he was too progres- porters of Rabbi Levy, by a newspaper nine months later, to get him voted out. He Member-At-Large sive, not sufficiently Orthodox, and did not reporter, for an article in the Post-Dispatch further told the newspaper reporter that it Howard Morse chant the prayers in a familiar way. By July published July 7, 1884 headlined, A was a good thing there were two policemen Member-At-Large 1884, the president of Sheerith Israel, who DIVIDED CHURCH, A Rabbi’s Method at the meeting because the supporters of Gary Wolff was one of those who did not like Rabbi of Chanting Prayers Causes a Split. Rabbi Levy raised a real disturbance. Honorary Member-At-Large Levy, set a congregational meeting for The information for the paragraph below Clearly there are at least two sides to Sunday, July 6th to decide whether or not is based on interviews with opponents of most controversies. AUXILIARY PRESIDENTS to re-engage Rabbi Levy for the next year. Rabbi Levy, by a newspaper reporter, for On July 11, 1884, the Post-Dispatch pub- Rachel Taxman To insure that the vote would go against an article in the Post-Dispatch published lished an article with the headline, A NEW Sisterhood Rabbi Levy, the president called a special July 8, 1884 headlined, THAT DIVIDED HEBREW CONGREGATION, that read: Kevin Litt meeting for a week earlier and “admitted” CHURCH, The Gentlemen Who Oppose Last night thirty members of the Men’s Club 46 new anti-Levy voting members to the Rabbi Levy Tell Their Story. Sheereth Israel congregation met…and Jonah Boyer Shul without requiring them to pay dues. Mr. D. Lyons, secretary of Sheerith Israel organized the Bnai Amune congregation. BAUSY The members who supported Rabbi Levy reported that the main objections to Rabbi Rabbi Levy was elected to take charge of were outraged, to say the very least, and Levy were based on some financial trans- the congregation. KLEI KODESH & STAFF threatened to make their displeasure known actions with Mr. Harris, the president of Ironically, it turns out that Rabbi Levy Carnie Shalom Rose at the meeting the following week when the congregation. Rabbi L. Rosenblatt, the was our rabbi for only one year, July 1884- Rabbi Bernard Lipnick Senior Rabbinic Chair the vote on Rabbi Levy would take place. newly elected Rabbi, reported that he had June 1885. He was replaced by Adolph The president, as a precaution, arranged organized Sheerith Israel some years ear- Rosentreter who was our Rabbi from 1885 Sharon Nathanson Cantor to have two St. Louis policemen at that lier as an Orthodox congregation (appar- to 1912. meeting. As you can imagine, the meeting ently he had left the congregation prior to Neal Rose was very raucous and there were heated Rabbi Levy being engaged). He said that Senior Rabbinic Scholar exchanges by the opponents and the sup- Rabbi Levy brought in a liberal element Josef Davidson porters of Rabbi Levy. The supporters, that was not in keeping with the sentiments Lester Rabbi seeing that they would lose the vote, bolted of the membership. He further said that Lester Goldman Mira Davis from the meeting and declared that they the supporters of Rabbi Levy only came 314-304-1997 Rabbi Bernard Lipnick Cantorial Intern would start a new Shul (to become B’nai to services once or twice a year and yet [email protected] Bernard Lipnick (Z”L) Rabbi Emeritus Leon S. Lissek Cantor Emeritus Thank you to everyone who made the LRECC Andy Schwebel Executive Director Fundraiser a success! Liessa Alperin Director of Innovative Learning and Engagement Gail Armstrong Thank you To our Director of Development Jon Hoffman Jump-Tastic Sponsors! 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