December 2010

Kislev – Tevet · 5771

Established in 1882

Happy Chanukah!
See First Candle is
Inside Wednesday night,
For: December 1
The Men’s Club
Annual
Chanukah
Dinner
See Page 13

Chanukah
blessings
See Pages 18 & 19

Congregation B’nai Amoona Bulletin, Volume 12 No. 12 · Published monthly (except August)
324 South Mason Road, St. Louis, MO 63141-8029
From Rabbi
Carnie Shalom Rose
The Importance of the Torah Fund...
Below are comments prepared by Rabbi Rose for our
recent Torah Fund event:
Shalom dear friends and thank you for coming today to
support the essential work of the Conservative Movement’s
Torah Fund.
It is hard to believe that 15 years have passed since I
was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New
York. Often the passage of time clouds our memories and
diminishes the poignancy of past experiences. And yet, as
strange and as counter intuitive as it might seem, all these
years later, my appreciation for those Seminary days con-
tinues to grow. Those were heady, rarified days; moments
filled with passion, vision, ideology and anticipation. All
goals appeared to be within reach; all hurdles seemed easily
surmountable. In more ways than any I ever dreamed pos-
sible, those five years of “incubation” at the flagship institu-
tion, the fountainhead of our Movement, remain seminal.
One of the most profound lectures I ever attended
at JTS was delivered by the then Chancellor, Dr. Ismar
Schorsch. Professor Schorsch, a prolific scholar of Jew-
ish History, began his remarks by stating a truth that we
all know, but all too often ignore. Jews recite the Brachah
“Shehecheyanu” with astonishing regularity. Thanking God
for “sustaining us in life” reminds us that life is precari-
ous and should never be taken for granted. Thus, periods of
prosperity and tranquility should be savored, treasured and
cherished.
We, the American Jews of the 21st century, surely live
in such a blessed milieu. The liberties we enjoy enable us
to openly practice our way of life, utterly unfettered. This
freedom allows us to not only perpetuate Judaism, but also
to innovate, experiment and reinvigorate our sacred and
wise Tradition.
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God’s Love
B’nai Amoona Delivers
And it is the Conservative Movement, with its remark-
able network of institutions, which to my mind, best exem-
plifies this spirit of creativity. These professional schools
provide our best and brightest with the tools they will
require to successfully guide our Communities to future
grandeur and glory.
This is what makes the work of the Torah Fund so criti-
cal. The dollars we raise at B’nai Amoona, help provide the
much needed grist for the mills of Jewish vibrancy. Though
some take these institutions and their work for granted, the
Women’s League realizes that the garden needs to be tended
with regularity. We can never become complacent. We must
be ever vigilant. To do less, would be to imperil the heritage
which has been entrusted to us by our ancestors.
Though Paulie and I are unable to be with you at this
year’s Torah Fund event, we send you loving blessings
from the Holy City of Jerusalem. We pray that your efforts
will yield a most successful campaign and enable B’nai
Amoona’s Sisterhood to continue its illustrious history of
outstanding support for the most important institutions to
be found on the contemporary Jewish Landscape.
Le’Eylah U’Le’eylah – May our commitment to our
Movement rise ever higher and our passion for our Judaism
penetrate ever deeper. And may this be God’s Will. Amen!
Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose · Senior Rabbi
RavRoseBA@aol.com
The remarks above were written by Rabbi Rose and
presented at Sisterhood’s Torah Fund Event on November
21, 2010. If you would like to make a donation to assist
with this worthy endeavor, please send your contribution to
Torah Fund c/o B’nai Amoona 324 South Mason Road, St.
Louis, MO 63141.
2 December 2010
A Note from Rabbi Joe
Each year as we light the Hanukkiyah (Hanukkah me-
norah), we generally sing two songs without really thinking
about them. These songs, Mi Yemallel (Who Can Retell) and
Ma`oz Tzur (Rock of Ages), posit differing, yet complemen-
tary, views of the miracle of the Festival of Lights.
In the song Ma`oz Tzur we praise God Who seems to be
the steady force in our lives and in the history of our people.
It is God Who works the miracles in times of need and saves
us time and again from destruction. This song celebrates
the power of prayer as a stimulus for engaging God in our
struggles.
Mi Yemallel, on the other hand, praises the human heroes
who seem to show up whenever necessary to save us time
and time again throughout history from our foes. During Ha-
nukkah, it was Judah Macabbee and his brothers. At other
junctures in history, there were and continue to be other “he-
roes and sages who came to our aid.” This song celebrates
the power of prayer as a stimulus for engaging human beings
in our struggles.
Ever since the destruction of the Second Temple and the
exile of the Jewish people following our defeat at the hands
of the Roman Empire, Jews have prayed for the restoration
of Jerusalem and for our return to our holy Land. During
the late nineteenth century and on into the twentieth cen-
tury, this prayer began to be answered by Jews who joined
those of our people who had remained on the Land over the
centuries since the exile. Finally, in 1948 the State of Israel
was formally created as a homeland for the Jewish people, a
place where Jews would be the creators of their own destiny
once again.
For those who prefer the theology of Ma`oz Tzur, the
State of Israel is the answer to our prayers, made all the more
necessary following the destruction of six million Jewish
men, women and children during the Sho`ah. Finally, God
had heard our pleas for a return to our homeland and enabled
it to occur.
For those who prefer the theology of Mi Yemallel, the
State of Israel is the answer to our prayers, as it stimulated
Jews to take action and to demand control over our own des-
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tinies. These prayers were answered by heroes who created a
Jewish state and especially by those who have defended and
continue to defend her against the attacks of her neighbors in
the Middle East. The Israeli Defense Forces (I. D. F.) are an
excellent example of the theme on which we at B’nai Amoo-
na are concentrating this year – the theme of “Making Prayer
Real.” Every member of Tzahal (the I. D. F.) is engaged in
making real our prayers for a Jewish homeland, where Jews
are able to live in freedom, in dignity and in control over our
destiny.
As we kindle the lights on the Menorah, we continue to
make our prayers real, whether they are prayers acknowledg-
ing God’s continued providence or prayers acknowledging
the achievements of “heroes and sages.” May God continue
to inspire the modern-day Macabbees of the I. D. F. and bless
the State of Israel – thereby keeping our prayers real.
Rabbi Josef A. Davidson, Adjunct Rabbi
314-576-9990 ext. 110 • RabbiJAD@bnaiamoona.com
Upcoming Services
December 1 First Night of Chanukah
December 4 Sedra Miketz
3rd Day of Chanukah
December 11 Sedra Vayigash
December 17 Fast of 10th of Tevet
December 18 Sedra Vayechi
Bat Mitzvah of Melanie Rush
Daughter of Jason Rush and the
late Cynthia Rush
December 25 Sedra Sh’mot
January 1 Sedra Vaera
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Tree of Life Fund”
Proceeds help populate the JNF Forest
TODAH RABBAH
in Israel. This project was inspired by
Ron and Gerry Heller.
Trees have been planted by the following:
Donor In Memory Of
to everyone
B’nai Amoona Family.......................................... Dorothy Kaplan
.................................................................................... Tiby Stone
Mimi Zellinger............................................................ Bee Turken
who participated in our
Donor In Honor Of
Rosalie Franklin......................Bernice Cooper’s Special Birthday
Congregational Survey.
Mitzi & Bob Oglander............ Marion Lipschultz’s 90th Birthday

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as the subject. December 15 USY Nerd Study Night

Shul Office Hours

Monday-Thursday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Office and Judaica Sunday December 26
Shop Closed and January 2 Friday Night Kabbalat Shabbat Services: 6:00 pm
Shabbat and Sunday Morning Services: 9:00 am
314-576-9990 · FAX 314-576-9994 Shabbat Family Services: 10:00 am
execdir@bnaiamoona.com Daily Minyanim: Monday-Friday Mornings 7:00 am
Sunday-Thursday Evenings 6:15 pm

Congregation B’nai Amoona Bulletin 4 December 2010

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Cardinals Tickets
Sports Tickets
Shabbat w/Roses

Private Concert
Orthodontics
Sports Tickets
w/Cantor Sharon

Works of Art Spanish Lessons

Vacation Condo Glass Art

Blues Tickets We are celebrating Super Week-End with a Super Auction Dance Lessons
of goods and services donated from members and friends of B’nai Amoona.

Gift Baskets SCORE SOME SUPER DEALS! Free Bris

Hebrew Lessons
* Silent and Live Auctions Rams Tickets
* 50/50 Raffle It’s not often that we meet someone who can touch so many lives. Jonatha
Car Auction
Sports Tickets
Shakespeare Fest.
* Light Hor d’oeuvres, Beer, Wine, & Margaritas Goldberg was that person. In his short 13 years, he inspired many people to feel a litt
deeper, laugh a little louder, and cheer for every person doing sports regardless of the
ability.
By many accounts, Jonathan was a sports fanatic. In 2008, Rick Goldber

Sports Tickets
Catered Dinner * $18 in advance, $24 at the Door Jonathan’s father, approached B’nai Amoona to build a sports shed on the property,
Estate Planning
honor Jonathan’s love of Ramot Amoona and sports. In 2009, the plan was expande
and in 2010, Dr. Rick Goldberg broke ground with the help of friends at HBD to build th
sports shed for Ramot Amoona and B’nai Ami.
As camp director this summer, it was my honor to join with campers, th
Goldberg family, the Klei Kodesh, volunteers from HBD and Engel Roofing, and th
junior board of the Jonny G Foundation to dedicate the Machsan Sport (sports shed) o
Friday June 25th as the culminating event of Maccabia (sports day). As part of th
dedication process, we affixed a Mezuzzah to the door of the Machsan.
“Maccabbia at Ramot Amoona was one of Jonathan’s favorite days. It was th
perfect day to honor him” according to Dr. Goldberg. ‘The Jonny G foundation is o
other way to honor Jonathan, with proceeds from various foundation events going

New Machsan Sport Dedicated, Honors Jonathan Goldberg

national and local charities including the camp fund at B’nai Amoona.”
It’s magical that at Chanukah time we are sharing our experience of th
dedication of the Machsan Sport. When you drive by the lower fields behind B’n
Amoona and see the big JG, please think of Jonathan, his dedication to sports, and h
love of Ramot Amoona.
For more information on the Jonny G Foundation, please vis
www.jonnygfoundation.com.

It’s not often that we meet someone who can touch so many Goldberg. “The Jonny G foundation
lives. Jonathan Goldberg was that person. In his short 13 years, is our other way to honor Jonathan,
he inspired many people to feel a little deeper, laugh a little loud- with proceeds from various founda-
er, and cheer for every person participating in sports regardless tion events going to national and lo-
of their ability. cal charities including the camp fund
By all accounts, Jonathan was a sports fanatic. In 2008, Rick at B’nai Amoona.”
Goldberg, Jonathan’s father, approached B’nai Amoona to build a It’s magical that at Chanukah
sports shed on the property, to honor Jonathan’s love of Ramot time we are sharing our experience
Amoona and sports. In 2009, the plan was expanded and in 2010, of the dedication of the Machsan
Dr. Rick Goldberg broke ground with the help of friends at HBD to Sport. When you drive by the lower
build the sports shed for Ramot Amoona and B’nai Ami. fields behind B’nai Amoona and see
As camp director this summer, it was my honor to join with the big JG, please think of Jonathan,
campers, the Goldberg family, the Klei Kodesh, volunteers from his dedication to sports, and his love
HBD and Engel Roofing, and the junior board of the Jonny G Foun- of Ramot Amoona.
dation to dedicate the Machsan Sport (sports shed) on Friday For more information on the
June 25th as the culminating event of Maccabia (sports day). As Jonny G Foundation, please visit
part of the dedication process, we affixed a Mezuzzah to the door www.jonnygfoundation.com.
of the Machsan.
“Maccabbia at Ramot Amoona was one of Jonathan’s favor- Alli Ornberg
ite days. It was the perfect day to honor him,” according to Dr. Ramot Amoona Director 2010

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Library Article
The festival of Chanukah is fast approaching. To prepare for Lots of Latkes by Sandy Lanton
this joyous holiday, use the resources of your new, improved B’nai The Christmas Menorahs: How a Town Fought Hate by
Amoona library. You will find fun stories, ideas for party decorations, Janice Cohn, D.S.W.
recipes, commentary and history of this holiday. Hanukkah at Valley Forge by Stephen Krensky

Some favorite children’s Chanukah stories: All the Lights in the Night by Arthur A. Levine

A Hanukkah Treasury edited by Eric A. Kimmel. This is a The Gift by Aliana Brodman

beautiful book of stories, songs, recipes and activities to The Trees of the Dancing Goats by Patricia Polacco

celebrate Hanukkah. Two excellent reference books are:

The Chanukah Guest by Eric Kimmel A Different Light, the Hanukkah Book of Celebration
Herschel and the Hanukkah Goblins by Eric Kimmel and A Different Light the Big Book of Hanukkah,
The Magic Dreidels by Eric Kimmel Companion to The Book of Celebration edited by
Zigazak! A Magical Hanukkah Night by Eric Kimmel Noam Zion and Barbara Spectre.
A Chanukah Story for Night Number Three by Maisyohu As we celebrate the festival of Chanukah, let us give thanks
Dov Ber Chaim Tzvi for the freedom for which our ancestors sacrificed.
The Flying Latke by Arthur Zorinks
Just Enough is Plenty by Barbara Diamond Goldin See you in the new, improved library,
Chanukah in Chelm by David A. Adler Maxine Cohen · Librarian
librymax@bnaiamoona.com
The Eight Nights of Chanukah by Leslea Newman
314-576-9990 x118 Tuesday afternoons
Chanukah Lights Everywhere by Melissa Iwai

Women’s League Book Group

You are invited for a morning of interesting dialogue and friendship with the B’nai Amoona Sisterhood’s book group. We meet on the
fourth Thursday of the month at 10am in the Hieken Conference Room. Plan to read ahead and attend all of the meetings or choose what
most interests you.
The schedule is:
Skeletons at the Feast by Chris Bohjalian ..................................................................................December 23, 2010
Girl from Foreign by Sadia Shepard................................................................................................ January 27. 2011
The Last Ember by Daniel Levin...................................................................................................... February 24, 2011
We look forward to welcoming you.

For more information, contact:

Maxine Cohen at the library, 314-576-9990 x118 or by
e-mail librymax@bnaiamoona.com

Congregation B’nai Amoona Bulletin 6 December 2010

 Congregation B’nai Amoona
Board of Trustees/Executive Committee Nomination Form

The Nominating Committee requests your help in identifying talented, bright and committed
members* to serve on the 2011-2014 Board of Trustees. Your input and suggestions will introduce us
to qualified candidates and help us attract the capable leadership that has been vital to the success of
our Congregation. In addition, we welcome your suggestions as to who you would like to see elected
as an Officer on the Executive Committee**. Officers consist of: President, four Vice Presidents,
Secretary and Treasurer.

Please complete the nomination form below and return it by January 4, 2011 to our Executive Director,
Michael Samis, 324 South Mason Road, St. Louis, MO 63141, or fax it to 314-576-9994. If you would
like to submit more than one candidate for consideration, please copy this form. Thank you for
playing an important role in the nominating process.
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Congregation B’nai Amoona Board of Trustees Nomination Form
PLEASE RETURN BY January 4, 2011
(please print clearly or type)

Name of Candidate:
Address:

Home Phone: Business Phone:

Occupation:
Qualifications:
B’nai Amoona Involvement

Community Involvement

Why do you think this person would be a good candidate for the Board of Trustees?

Your Name
Phone Number
E-mail Address

*To be nominated, the person has to be a member of B’nai Amoona for two consecutive years prior to
being nominated and must be in good standing.

**The qualification for election as an officer of the Congregation shall be membership in good standing
at the time of election and for at least five years immediately prior to the election, and membership on
the Board of Trustees for at least one term of the date of the annual meeting at which the election
occurs.

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Social Action … We Do God’s Work!
Operation Isaiah 2010/5770
Kudos, Kudos, and more Kudos to Congregation B’nai Amoona for
covering our Bimah, on Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur, with over 800 bags
of food and personal care donations for The Harvey Kornblum Jewish
Food Pantry. It was extremely impressive to stand in the back of
the sanctuary and look at the Bimah, seeing the amount of food and
personal items donated.
B’nai Amoona continues its tradition of being the congregation collecting
and donating the most food and personal care items during the High
Holy Days season. On Monday evening after Yom Kippur, over 30
volunteers came together to sort and box up the donations. This enabled
The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry to dispense these donations
quickly. Thank you to all the volunteers who did a fantastic job sorting
and packing up the donations. A special thank you goes to our USY’ers,
who consistently take time out of their busy schedules, to volunteer and
make a difference with many of our community service projects.
Marlene Rosengarten & Glenn Davison
The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry
Committee Chairpersons

The Holiday Cookies Happy Chanukah!

for Heroes Event Please help the environment during Chanukah. Replace
For several years, on Christmas day, B’nai Amoona’s members
an incandescent bulb with a florescent bulb, each night of
and their families delivered cookies to about 65 police and
Chanukah, after lighting the candles in the menorah.
fire stations in the area -thousands of cookies. We stopped
because it was felt that the police and firepersons really
didn’t need the cookies, since many others were donating
and perhaps we were just in the way. During this past year, I
happened to meet a fire captain and a member of the police
department. I mentioned our Drive and why we were no For More Information,
longer holding it. Both men asked that we continue to hold
the event. The recognition and thank you means a great deal Contact...
to the police and fire personnel. But this year Christmas is on
Shabbat. So--why don’t we have Holiday Cookies for Heroes Phyllis Cantor, Social Action
on the Sunday of President’s Weekend in February? The at PRCantor@gmail.com or 314-989-1776
Presidents were known for their Service and February is heart
month, a good time to say “we care about you.”

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October 8, 2010

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 Come GRO with usW
call 314-576-3688
Early Childhood Center
Rabbi Lipnick and I had many important conversations. also walk the walk. May we walk together on the journey as
I will always remember our last conversation. I had told him Rabbi Lipnick did for all he believed. May he live on through
about James Clavell’s book, The Children’s Story (but not us as we teach our children diligently.
just for children). He had asked to borrow it to read. That I hope you will buy The Children’s Story as a Chanukah
day, as he handed it back to me having read it, he said, “We gift for yourself and your family. I hope you will read it. I
have to talk about this”. Though we never had that chance, hope you will talk about it and be changed by it.
I do still talk to him about it from time to time, because his Thank you for the gift of teaching your children and
wisdom and his words live on in my mind and my heart. I watching them grow. Wishing you a healthy, happy, mean-
can imagine him saying, “I loved the book because James ingful Chanukah.
Clavell worries what happens if we just say the words and Sue Boxer • Director, ECC
don’t understand what they mean.” 314-576-3688 • sboxer@bnaiamoona.com
In fact, James Clavell (author of Shogun) poignantly de-
scribes the motivation and the message of this book in his
candid, “handwritten” message included at the conclusion Jewish Camp Fair
of the powerful story packed into 50 short pages, revealing
25 minutes of thought-changing, life changing events. The Sunday, January 30, 2011 
story is the result of an interaction he had with his 6 year- 11 am ‐ 2 pm 
old daughter. She came home from school having learned to Temple Emanuel 
recite the Pledge Of Allegiance. When she finished, she asks
Overnight 
him to pay her a dime because that is what her teacher told Camps from  Israel 
her. After paying her, Clavell asked his daughter what pledge MO, IL, IN,  Programs  
ME, NC & 
means….what allegiance means. Told that they didn’t learn
more 
that, they just memorized it and were to be rewarded, Clavell Meet  Day Camps  
spilled out the story, The Children’s Story, noting “Normally Directors 
I write and rewrite and re-rewrite, but this story came quick-
ly—almost by itself. Barely three words were changed. It Open to the 
public & FREE
pleases me greatly because it keeps asking me questions…
Questions like what’s the use of “I pledge allegiance” with- Staff 
out understanding? Like why is it so easy to direct thoughts Recruitment 
Tons of 
and implant others? Like what is freedom and why is it so information – 
hard to explain?” He concludes “The Children’s Story keeps never too 
Specialty  early to plan! 
asking me all sorts of questions I cannot answer. Perhaps Programs 
you can—then your child will…”
Indeed as we celebrate Chanukah, may we remember
the Maccabees brave struggle to preserve freedom. May we Contact: Jenny Wolkowitz 
treasure our freedom. May we not only talk the talk—recit-
314. 432. 8642
ing memorized words, but also walk the walk—protecting
what we believe…just as Rabbi Lipnick did. May he live on jenny@tipsontripsandcamps.com 
 
through us…as we teach our children diligently what we be-
lieve and why we believe it…so we not only talk the talk, but

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 Women’s League
Shalom Friends,
Chanukah is here and I would like
to wish everyone a Festival of Lights
filled with joy. There are many ways
to celebrate the holiday, and this year
I encourage you to attend a special
concert to raise money for the Harvey
Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry. “Music
to Feed the Soul” will be held Thurs-
day, December 9, at 7:00 pm at BSKI.
The evening will feature a variety of
talented musicians including Cantor
Designate Sharon Nathanson and sev-
eral B’nai Amoona members. The con-
cert is sponsored by the Sisterhoods
and Congregations of B’nai Amoona,
Shaare Zedek, and BSKI. Tickets are
$20 for adults and $10 for students,
and donations of food are encouraged.
If you would like to buy tickets in ad-
vance, please call Barbara Shechter at
314-576-9900, extension 126.
On Saturday night, December 11,
at 7:00 pm, Sisterhood and Men’s Club
will join together for an evening of
strikes and spares at Tropicana Lanes
in Clayton. Our Bowling Night will
include two games, shoe rental, soft
drinks, pizza, and even a few surprises-
-all for only $15 a person. Debra and
Joel Spigel are planning the program
and promise that everyone will “have
a ball!” Once again, Barbara Shechter
can take your reservations.
Even though this is only Decem-
ber, mark your calendar now for Sis-
terhood Shabbat on Saturday morn-
ing, January 29, in the sanctuary. This
year, Sheryl Kalman and Faith Wax-
December 2010
man are using our beautiful Torah Fund
theme of Kehilla Kedosha: Celebrating
Community, Woman to Woman, as the
inspiration for the morning. Women
of all ages will be involved as we lead
and participate in the entire Shabbat
Family Israel
service. There are still several oppor-
tunities to become involved and parts
Trip summer
in Hebrew and English are available.
Contact Sheryl and Faith at sisterhood.
2013
education@gmail.com and join us for a
very special morning.
Finally, October was a very busy
month for Sisterhood. “Pretzel-Making
with a Twist” led by Nancy Goodman
If you are interested
was a delicious experience that every- in going on this trip,
one enjoyed. In addition, our Member-
ship Event coordinated by Lori Wishne
attend the meeting
and Sonia Breit was a wonderful morn-
ing of fashion, friends, and fun. Phyl-
lis Marcus from The Clothes Tree in February 27, 2011
Brentwood had clever ideas for acces- 10:00 a.m.
sorizing outfits on our models Elise
Krug, Beth Saltzman, and Jennifer Lot-
soff. And even though the Sisterhood
Contact Lynnsie Balk Kantor
Adult Education classes began in Octo-
at 314-406-1214
ber, new students are always welcome.
or email lynnsie@lynnsie.com
Come join Rabbi Joe, Cantor Sharon,
for more information
and a lively group of women every
Wednesday from 10:00 am to noon in
the library.
J
P.S. Another NIA exercise/dancing/
stretching class is planned for January!
Watch for more information!
B’shalom,
Marla Goldstein · Sisterhood President
marlag58@sbcglobal.net
314-576-2641
11 Congregation B’nai Amoona Bulletin
 Men’s Club
Every year, I get to attend lots of Men’s Club events
with my synagogue brothers, often without my wife. Since
becoming a Men’s Club Officer, I thought it would be great
to have an event with our Sisterhood, something that would
be fun and included our spouses. Over the past few years,
Men’s Club and Sisterhood have bounced around ideas and
gone back and forth and tried to plan something but we just
couldn’t quite make it happen. Finally, this year we were able
to work out all of the details and will have our joint Sister-
hood and Men’s Club event - BOWLING. This evening of
fun is being chaired by Debra and Joel Spigel and will be at
Tropicana Lanes starting at 7:30 on December 11, 2010.
For just $15 per person, we’ll supply bowling, shoes, snacks
and refreshments. We hope you (and your wife) will join.
Please RSVP to Barbara Shechter at 314-576-9990 ext 126 or
grammy@ bnaiamoona.com.
We have also already begun another year of our Hear-
ing Men’s Voices discussion groups. The next meeting will
be at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at B’nai
Amoona. These informal discussion groups are lay-led and
are on topics of interest to Jewish men of all ages. Some of
our past topics have included: respect and reverence - dealing
with aging parents; does our work dictate our worth; and fa-
thers and sons - what do we want from each other? Snacks and
beer are provided at no charge and you can come to any or all
sessions. Feel free to let any of us know if there is a topic you
would like to suggest. I promise you will not be asked to lead
it if you don’t want to.
I also want to give an early reminder to those of you with
young children (and nephews, nieces and grandchildren) to
mark your calendar for our annual Dad and Me with the
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ECC event on Sunday morning, January 23, 2011. This
is always a fun morning of breakfast and activities for our
young children and their dads (and uncles, granddads and
great-granddads). Further details will be forthcoming in next
month’s bulletin or at our website.
In case you have not yet had a chance to check out the
B’nai Amoona Men’s Club website, it can be found at http://
www.bamensclub.org and features a calendar of our events
as well as a link to our national organization, the FJMC (Fed-
eration of Jewish Men’s Clubs) with its great information
and programs. In particular, I want to mention the site http:.//
www.mentschen.org, which has many great topics of interest
to Conservative/Masorti Jewish men. If you have a few min-
utes, I encourage you to “surf ” over to these sites not only to
stay up to date with our club, but for some thought provoking
articles and learning.
Finally, I want to remind everyone that their 2010 En-
tertainment Book coupons expired on November 1, 2010,
so now is the perfect time to pick up your 2011 books from
the Men’s Club. This year’s book has lots of great money-off
deals, and will pay for itself very quickly. More important-
ly, proceeds from the book support our Ted Fisher Camp
Scholarship Fund. What can be better than saving money
and doing a Mitzvah at the same time?
We look forward to seeing you at a Men’s Club event or
in Shul. Feel free to stop me or any of the Men’s Club officers
with your questions or suggestions.
B’Shalom,
Creighton Cohn, Men’s Club President
mensclub@bnaiamoona.com
Job Connection
Looking for a job?
Have a job available?
Call or email Gayle Dorshow with your info
and it will be published in the next bulletin!
Gail Dorshow · 314-994-3110
dorshow@sbcglobal.net
12 December 2010
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 From Generation to

Mazel Tov
Generation
Mazel Tov to:
Amy & Rabbi Eric Cytryn on the engagement of their daughter Sarah
Cytryn to Gabi Mitchell, both of Jerusalem.

Eileen Schneider Edelman and the late Stephen Schneider on

Our Upcoming B’nai Mitzvah

the birth of granddaughter, Gwendolyn Hong Schneider, daughter of
Mary & Todd Schneider in Hague, The Netherlands.

Rachel & Barry Feinberg on the marriage of their niece, Helene

Feinberg to Dr. David Buchin, in NY, September 26. Helene is the
granddaughter of Millie Feinberg.

Judy & Mark Hoffman and Essie & Stan Hoffman and
the Hoffman clan on the engagement of their daughter and
December 18, 2010 granddaughter, Rena Hoffman to Roberto Munster of Washington,
Melanie Rush DC.; son of Irene & Ricky Munster of Rockville, MD.
Daughter of Jason Rush and
the late Cynthia Rush Harry Kauffman and Jackie & Bob Lueg on the marriage of their
grandson & nephew, Aaron Kauffman to Layn De Luca, in California.
Aaron is the son of Susan & Louis Kauffman; cousin of Courtney &
Cameron Davis.

Honorable Menschen
Mazel Tov to:
The Jewish Federation Women’s Connection 2010 Lion of
Judah, Kipness Award winner, Leslie Litwack, who was
recognized at the International Lion of Judah conference in
New Orleans in November. This National Lion of Judah award
recognizes extraordinary women who have set a high standard for
philanthropy & volunteerism in their communities. Leslie is the
wife of Michael Litwack.
Karen Stern who received the award for “Women to Watch”
from the Missouri Society of CPA’s. Karen is the wife of Mitch
Stern, mother of Shira and Danielle Stern. She is the daughter
of Harry & Barbara Shechter.
Terri Lott and the late Joe Lott on the engagement of their son,
Keith Weiss to Carolyn Schroeder.
Robin & Mark Shulman on the engagement of their daughter
Carolyn to Joshua Baron, son of Alan & the late Cindi Baron;
grandson of Jan & Richard Baron. Carolyn is the sister of Brent
Shulman and Sarah Shulman.
Lori, Randy & Maxwell Ethan Sigel on the birth of their son &
brother, Samuel Elliot Sigel.
Heidi & Ian Silberman on the arrival of their daughter, Sloane
Brooke Silberman, niece of Rhonda & Andy Oberman; cousin
of Stuart, Samara, Jayme, and Marni Oberman.
Gloria & Sanford Spitzer on the Bat Mitzvah of their
granddaughter, Arielle Devorah Spitzer, daughter of Rabbi Miriam
& Jeffrey Spitzer of Sharon, MA; granddaughter of Rabbi Roy &
Loretta Tanenbaum.

Congregation B’nai Amoona Bulletin 14 December 2010

 Minyan Matters In Memoriam
I know winter days appear shorter resulting from the The Congregation extends
limited number of daylight hours. But does that also mean
the actual hours are shorter too? My life is fueled by Red heartfelt sympathy
Bull, and yet I find it difficult to complete my daily to do list.
It shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone when I say slowing down to the families of:
to smell the roses has become a foreign phrase, for now.
So, how does this relate to Minyan, and what does it matter?
Let me start by stating that B’nai Amoona is blessed
with a plethora of spectacular individuals, who participate in
Viola Hoffman Beckerman
one way or another during daily Minyan. When the Gabbai
of each service approaches, giving you a particular honor, Michele Carp
you can be certain they have confidence in your ability of
completing the task. Which brings me to a recent Monday Pearl Dulsky
morning when Ron Heller asked Mel Rayman to read the
prayer for our country.
Many of you know Mel, was a solider in the US army
Robert Isackson
Dorothy Kaplan
where he was injured. Most recently, he suffered a stroke,
making reading out loud sort of difficult for him. So, when
Ron asked Mel to read the prayer for our country, I have to
admit, I was not thrilled. Adele Perlmutter
It was Monday morning, like I said, the Torah portion
was long, and now we were reading the prayer o-n-e w-o-r-d
a-t a t-i-m-e, with Mel clearly and slowly pronouncing each
Selma Perlmutter
David Radman
syllable of every word. I was struck with the reality of what
I was actually doing.
Every word was unique and important. Pictures ap-
peared in my head of clearing the land of vicious beasts and Rose Smith Rotman
nations not lifting up swords any more. The purpose of recit-
ing the prayer was jumping off the page and I must say, I was Joe Schuengel
proud to be standing in a free country able to slow down and
Thelma (Tiby) Stone
savor every word.
Afterwards, as we gathered to share bagels and banter,
I asked Mel if it was ok to share this story. Obviously, you
know the outcome. However, I don’t think Mel realized the Erwin Taryle
value he brought to all in attendance that Monday morning.
He made us slow down, smell the roses, and appreciate it like Gertrude Wasserman
I think it’s meant to be read.
Rushing to arrive at the finish line first should be left to
marathon runners. I don’t think the prize for being the first to Matilta Zeffren
finish praying is one I want to win anymore.
Please join me and your fellow B’nai Amoona members,
at the Minyan of your choice, as we pray to the beat of our
own needs.
B’Shalom
Sari Neudorf · Minyanaire Chairperson
Its4sari2c@aol.com · 314-283-6976

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 Chi ldren’s Programs
Shabbat Morning
apel
vice – 10 :15–1 1:00 am in the Guller Ch
Family S er ated by
ade 2 families (facilit
for pre-school to gr ddush follows)
Linda Rosenblatt, Ki
the
or Co ng rega ti on – 10:30–11:45 am in ated by
Juni ilit
for grades 3-7 (fac
Multipurpose Room
Dr. David Kantor) CampCamp B’nai Ami
B’nai Ami
6
:00–Noon in Room campers
Campers age 2
age 2 - Pre-k - pre
Shabbat Club – 11 ilitated by Debby Saphian,
for grades K-3 (fac Camp
CampRamot Ramot Amoo
snacks included)
3 Amoona
campers K - 6th grad
am–Noon in Room
Child Care – 9:30 upervised and snacks provided, Campers K - 6th grade
for 0-5 year olds (s ood)
rh
sponsored by Siste
Joinusus
Join forfor Session
Session I, Session
I, Session II II
oror
thethe whole
whole summer!summer!
Registration opens January 4t
Calendar Registration opens January
For information:
4th!
For information:
314-744-4024
December 5 Klei Kodesh Seminar (11th &
12th Grades) 5:30pm-7:30pm 314-744-4024
Jodi Antell
Jodi Antell
jodi@bnaiamoona.com
December 11 Mini-Minyan (1st-3rd grades)
10:30am-11:30am jodi@bnaiamoona.
December 12 5th Grade Family Workshop
December 19 B’nai Mitzvah Workshop,
9am-12pm
December 21, No Pardes, Winter Break
26, 28
December 25 No Jr. Congregation

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 Congregation B’nai Amoona
Men’s Club and Social Action Committee
Holiday Gift Collection and “Wrap Session”
Sunday, December 19 at 10:00 am

Join us as we collect and wrap

NEW GIFTS FOR CHILDREN
at Carver House
(a St. Louis City Community Center),
Jewish Family and Children’s Services
“Hanukah Hugs Program”,
and “Circle of Concern”

Please bring your NEW unwrapped gifts to

B’nai Amoona and put them in the
Holiday Gift Collection Box which is in the Tober Foyer
Or you can bring your gifts with you
when we wrap for Carver House

May we suggest:
 Small toys & books for babies & children thru 2nd grade
 Snow hats, gloves, mittens, scarves for all ages
 Sports items, board games, puzzles for ages 1 thru 16

Join us for a “Wrap Session” (to wrap our donated gifts)

On Sunday, December 19 at 10:00 am at B’nai Amoona
Please bring your scissors
Have questions? Need more information?
Want to RSVP?
Call David Gerchen at 314-514-8688
Roz or Len Glaser at 314-469-6221

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 The rst candle is lit on Wednesday Evening, December 1st
The eighth candle should be lit Wednesday Evening, December 8th.

We light these Chanukah lights to remember the miracles, the wonders, and the battles, which God performed for our ancestors
in the days of Mattathias and his son, Judah Maccabee. During all eight days of Chanukah, these lights are sacred. We look
at them in order to express thanks and praise God for God’s miracles, wonders and deliverance.

Candles are lit on each of the eight nights of Chanukah: one the rst night, two the second, and an additional candle on each
subsequent night. The candle for the rst night is placed at the far right of the Menorah (Chanukiah); on each subsequent night,
another candle is added to the left. An extra candle, designated as the “Shamash,” (servant) is lit rst – then used to light the
others after the B’rakhot (blessings) are recited. Each night, the candles are lit from left to right, starting with the new candle.

On Shabbat Chanukah, the Chanukah lights are kindled before the Shabbat candles. It is customary to use special, extra-long
Chanukah candles, since the fulllment of the mitzvah requires that the Chanukah lights burn for at least one half hour after
dark.

On Saturday night, the Chanukah candles are lit after Havdalah.

Chanukah B’rakhot (Blessings)

 I


Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech Ha-olam,
Asher Kid’shanu B’Mitzvotav V’Tzivanu L’Hadlik Ner Shel Chanukah.

 II

Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech Ha-olam,
She-asah Nissim La’Avoteinu Ba-yamim Ha-hem B-az’man Ha-zeh.

On the rst night only:



On the rst night only:
Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech Ha-olam,
She-hecheyanu V’Kiy’manu V’Higi-anu La-z’man Ha-zeh.
I Praised are You Adonai our God, Who rules the universe,
instilling in us the holiness of Mitzvot by commanding us to light the lights of Chanukah.
II Praised are You Adonai our God, Who rules the universe,
accomplishing miracles for our ancestors in ancient days and in our time.

III Praised are You Adonai our God, Who rules the universe, giving us life, sustained us and enabled us to
reach this time.

Any questions? Contact Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose at RavRoseBA@aol.com or 314-576-9990 x 105.

Congregation B’nai Amoona Bulletin 18 December 2010

 (SH) (H) (G) (N)

.A dreidel is marked with four Hebrew letters: Nun, Gimmel, Heh and Shin. These letters stand for
the Hebrew phrase “Nes Gadol Hayah Sham”, a great miracle happened there, referring to the
miracle of the oil.

The letters also stand for the Yiddish words nit (nothing), gantz (all), halb (half) and shtell (put),
which are the rules of the game! There are some variations in the way people play the game, but the
way I learned it, everyone puts in one coin. A person spins the dreidel. If it lands on Nun, nothing
happens; on Gimmel (or, as we called it as kids, “gimme!”), you get the whole pot; on Heh, you get half of the pot; and
on Shin, you put one in. When the pot is empty, everybody puts one in. Keep playing until one person has everything.
Then redivide it, because nobody likes a poor winner.

Recipe for Latkes

Makes approximately 12 palm-sized latkes
 4 medium potatoes
 1 medium onion
 2 eggs
 3/4 cup matzah meal (our or bread crumbs can be substituted)
 salt and black pepper to taste
 vegetable oil
Shred the potatoes and onion into a large bowl. Press out all excess liquid.(if using a food processor, use the chopping
blade for 2 or 3 seconds after pressing out liquid to avoid stringy y-aways). Add eggs and mix well. Add matzah
meal gradually while mixing until the batter is doughy, not too dry. (you may not need the whole amount, depending
on how well you drained the veggies). Add a few dashes of salt and black pepper. (don’t taste the batter — it’s really
gross!). Don’t worry if the batter turns a little orange; that will go away when it fries.

Heat about 1/2 inch of oil to medium-high heat. Form the batter into thin patties about the size of your palm. Fry
batter in oil. Be patient: this takes time, and too much ipping will burn the outside without cooking the inside. Flip
when the bottom is golden brown.

Place nished latkes on paper towels to drain. Eat hot with sour cream or applesauce. They reheat OK in a microwave,
but not in an oven unless you cook them just right.

If you’d like to try something a little different, add some bell peppers, parsley, carrots, celery, or other vegetables to
the batter to make veggie latkes! You may need to add a third egg and some more matzah meal for this. For a zesty
twist, add some diced jalepeño peppers to the batter! This should denitely be served with sour cream!

Time-saving substitutions:

Grocery stores now provide many time-saving options for cooking. The substitutions below will save you time in
preparing the batter and cleaning up. Sorry, nothing I can do to speed the frying time. You can substitute any or all of
these:

 Substitute 3 cups hash-brown style shredded potatoes for the potatoes (Simply Potatoes brand works well and
is kosher-certied)

 Substitute 1 cup frozen chopped onions (thawed and drained) for the onion

 Substitute 1/2 cup egg whites from a carton for the eggs

Information on this page taken from www.jewfaq.org

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 New Meaning for Chanukah: Claire Hack’s Israel Trip
Chanukah has a whole new meaning to me this year. students. When I tell them of Israel’s beauty, of Israel’s
With help from a grant from Pardes and CAJE, I spent development, of the chal-
three weeks this summer studying in Israel, seeing the lenges she faces, I speak
land where the Maccabees fought to live as Jews. I saw with experience. I want to
the remnants of thick, impossibly tall walls in Jerusalem thank you all for helping
and perceived the reality of warfare in the time of the Has- bring me to Israel. I’ll do
moneans. I saw the desert hills of Judea, and stood in the my best to bring my Israel
waters of the Wadi Kelt that the Maccabees used as a trail experience into my class-
through them. On a hill in the Golan I looked down on room. And I urge you to
seemingly helpless Israeli farms and across to Syrian mili- try to see Israel for your-
tary positions. I learned of valiant battles to secure those self—in person if possi-
farms and the whole of our modern nation. I listened as ble. As you light the Cha-
members of the Knesset discussed the difficult issue of nukah candles this year,
religious freedom in the modern state of Israel. And being don’t forget to say a spe-
there I appreciated as never before the incredible miracle cial prayer for the miracle
of establishing a Jewish state—then and now—in a hostile of a Jewish state and religious freedom in our own times.
world. Shalom!
Back in my classroom at Pardes, I’m taking my new Claire Hack
insights and sharing them with my 4th and 5th grade Pardes Kitah Dalet; Hey Judaics Teacher

The Special Occasions Wall

A Gift That Will Live From Generation To Generation
A beautiful opportunity to honor
loved ones and friends is available to
members and friends of Congregation
B’nai Amoona.

The Special Occasions Wall, in the

foyer of the Tober Building, is made up
of lasting remembrances in the form
of plates of brushed satin brass. The
plates are mounted on the wall under a
beautiful carved-wood collage.
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to honor your family and friends.
The collage depicts the history of
For details, contact:
Congregation B’nai Amoona and major
Barbara Shechter, 314‑576‑9990 x126, Michael Samis, 314‑576‑9990 x106,
life-cycle events. grammy@bnaiamoona.com michael@bnaiamoona.com

Congregation B’nai Amoona Bulletin 20 December 2010

In Tribute… The Congregation acknowledges with thanks the following contributions:

YAHRZEITS GENERAL FUND Julie & Lenny Frankel

DONOR IN MEMORY OF The Following Contributions .............................. Sheila & Richard Flom’s
Wilma & Allen Bloom ......... Morris Bloom Have Been Made in Memory of 50th Anniversary
Sam Burjoski........................ Jacob Burjoski Dorothy Kaplan ......................... Morris Alex’s 90th Birthday
JoLinda & Sanford Cohen......... Joe Cohen Harriette & Lloyd Arkin ............ Marge Bilinsky’s Speedy Recovery
Dotty & Jim Ellis ............... Alexander Ellis Ruth & Harvey Bender ................................. Sue Boxer for 10 Years
....................................................Sophia Ellis Iris & Larry Buffen as Director of ECC
Shirley & Norman Finger .... George Pohn Tamar & Jim Fernandez Eleanor Glick...................Marc Lapp being
Florence Friedstat .................Abe Friedstat Joseph Huang & Family Installed as President of B’nai Amoona
Lanie & Milton Goldenberg Gail & Barry Lapin Marla & Gary Goldstein
......................................... Edith Goldenberg Elaine & Ron Lending ............................. Ann Mazur for Teaching
Patty & Bill Goldman ........ Rose Goldman Vicki & Gary Lazaroff 20 Years at B’nai Amoona ECC
Sandra & Marvin Greenberg Meadowbrook Country Club ............................ Judy & Lester Goldman’s
.................................................. Rose Kaplan Frances & Eugene Milzark 50th Anniversary
Rochelle Harris...................... Lester Harris Ruth & Sylvan Sandler ....................... Birth of Hailie Rivka Klaven
.............................................. Morris Kraines St. Louis Trust Company ..........................Rachel Krug’s Bat Mitzvah
.................................................Celia Kraines Susan & Richard Sokolik Rochelle Harris
Minnette Hirsch .............. Benjamin Lefton Nan & Mike Suffian .............. Marilyn & Marvin Mishkin being
............................................... Bertha Kessler Judy & Steve Wasserman Honored as Bride & Groom of the Torah
Cookie & Ron Hollander ........ Louis Slade Jane, Mike, Jason, Kelli & Ryan Weinhaus ...................... Marilyn & Marvin Mishkin’s
Harriette & Jack Kraus .......... Janice Kraus Lucas Yuan & Family 50th Anniversary
Frieda Kreisman................Sarah Kreisman Joan & Joe Hoffman
............................................Erwin Kreisman DONOR IN MEMORY OF ...................... Marilyn & Marvin Mishkin’s
...............................Arlene Kreisman Emert Millie Feinberg 50th Anniversary
Rozella & Jerry Lapp ........... Hannah Lapp .....................Yizkor Services for Kol Nidre ......... Phyllis Goldberg’s Speedy Recovery
Janet & Adrian Levin .......... Charles Levin Sandy Fox....................... Selma Perlmutter Meyer Kahan
Millie Mellman.................. Harry Mellman Julie & Lenny Frankel ............... Tiby Stone ......................... Morris Alex’s 90th Birthday
Galia & Milton Movitz ........... Sam Movitz Marla & Gary Goldstein ........... Tiby Stone Harriette & Jack Kraus
Amy & Larry Perlmutter .......................................... Viola Beckerman .......................... Aliyah for Rosh Hashanah
........................................George Perlmutter Doris & Leroy Grossman .. Goldie Dembo Tammy, David, Andrew & Alex Lanson
Monica & Joel Perlmutter ....Louis Bialock Vivian & Edward Harris .....Morris Harris .............................. Sheila & Richard Flom’s
Bernadine Rosen ......................... Dora Fine Joan & Joe Hoffman ...... Selma Perlmutter 50th Anniversary
Marilyn & Les Rosen .............. Lee Dreyfus Gerald Sokolik ..................... David Sokolik Lucy Lopata
..................................................... Sam Rosen Marilyn & Chaim Zimbalist..... Tiby Stone ...................... Marilyn & Marvin Mishkin’s
Sharon & Michael Rosen.... Beverly Rosen DONOR IN HONOR OF 50th Anniversary
Roz & Gerald Rothman.........Joe Rothman Erica & Stuart Abowitz Alan Morris .................... My Machatunim,
Gloria & Fred Schramm .................................... Aliyah on Kol Nidre Judy & Lester Goldman
............................................Meyer Bluestein Ellen & Neil Abramson Karen & Ronald Polishuk
Jean & Oscar Schwartz ... Regina Schwartz ..........................Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose ......................... Aliyah for High Holy Days
.........................................Herman Schwartz Pearl Eisenberg Marlene & Marvin Rosengarten
Barbara & Harry Shechter ..............Marilyn & Marvin Mishkin being .................................................... Marriage of
..................................... Frieda Olschwanger Honored as Bride & Groom of the Torah Elizabeth Carp & Brad Wallace’s
Linda & Barry Snitzer...........Helen Snitzer Irv & Ileane Fagin ............ Marge Bilinsky’s Speedy Recovery
Susan & Richard Sokolik ... David Sokolik ........ Judy & Jerry Zafft receiving Awards .............. Marilyn & Marvin Mishkin being
Arnold Spirtas ..................... Joseph Spirtas for their Community Service to Honored as Bride & Groom of the Torah
Gerald Steinback ................. Jack Steinback St. Louis and Missouri Amy & Eric Wallerstein
Erwin Taryle.................. Abraham Golbart Millie Feinberg ...........Our Aliyah for the High Holy Days
Maurice Williams.............. Isidor Williams ............... Marriage of My Granddaughter, Marcy & Rick Williams
Joan & Alan Wolchansky Helene Feinberg to David Buchin ................ The Arrival of Sloane Silberman
..........................................Yvette Rosenberg Amy & Denny Feit Lori & Joel Wishne
........................................ Jacob Wolchansky ............ Kibbud Honor on Rosh Hashanah .....................Rosh Hashanah Pulpit Honor
Patti Wolkowitz ..................Sylvia Berman Jennifer & Kevin Fine Patti Wolkowitz
Ethel & Morrie Young .........Seth Charlson ............................Rylie Fine’s Consecration ............ Marge Bilinsky’s Speedy Recovery
.............................................. Engagement of
Megan Robertson & Jake Zimmerman

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PEARL ALEX FAMILY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER DONOR IN HONOR OF
EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND Etele & Louis Kohn
FUND ..................... Irl Baris’ Second Bar Mitzvah
The Following Contributions
The Following Contributions Have Been Made in Honor of OSCAR AND ELAINE GOLDBERG
Have Been Made in Honor of Sue Boxer’s 10 Years of Service NEW IDEA FUND
Morris Alex’s 90th Birthday As Director of ECC DONOR IN MEMORY OF
Teel Ackerman Pam & Howard Appelman Judy & Larry Lazerwitz
Fritzi & Mike Lainoff Stuart Frankel ........................................ Hyman Lazerwitz
Leslie & Michael Litwack Rozella & Jerry Lapp DONOR IN HONOR OF
Jeanette & Robert Meyer Gloria & Mark Roberts Elaine & Oscar Goldberg
Marlene & Marvin Rosengarten Marlene & Marvin Rosengarten .................... Pudden & Charlie Ginsberg’s
Stacy, Mike, Jordan & Dani Singer 50th Anniversary
DONOR IN MEMORY OF Elaine & Alex Todorov ..............Michael Goldberg for completing
Morris Alex............................. Dorothy Fox 150 mile M.S. Bicycle Marathon
DONOR IN HONOR OF DONOR IN MEMORY OF In Columbia, MO
Morris Alex....Marilyn & Marvin Mishkin Pam & Howard Appelman ........Kenny Goldberg being elected to the
being Honored as Bride & Groom ...............................................Lois Horowitz Board of Trustees of Camp Herzl,
of the Torah Sue & Gary Boxer ........... Viola Beckerman Minneapolis, MN
SETH CHARLSON CAMP RAMOT DONOR IN HONOR OF ..........................Jeff Dalin for throwing the
ECC Board.......... Ann Mazur for teaching First Ball at a Cardinal Game
AMOONA SCHOLARSHIP FUND
20 years at ECC MORRIS GOLDFARB MEMORIAL
DONOR IN MEMORY OF
Nancy & Alan Charlson ENDOWMENT FUND EDUCATION FUND
..........................................Hilda Fendelman DONOR IN MEMORY OF DONOR IN HONOR OF
............................................. Olly Rosenberg Gloria Goodman..................... Ida Kirshon Susan Bosse
DONOR IN HONOR OF STEVE AND MARSHA FUNK ... Sue & Phil Schreiber’s 40th Anniversary
Nancy & Alan Charlson FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND SAMMY GOLDMAN KABBALAT
................... Barry Silver’s Special Birthday DONOR IN MEMORY OF SHABBAT MUSIC FUND
............Marilyn Warren’s Special Birthday Cheryl & Murray Abrams......... Jack Funk DONOR IN MEMORY OF
KAREN CHOD CAMP Marsha & Steve Funk ................ Jack Funk Susan Nathanson .............. Rita Beckerman
ASSISTANCE MEMORIAL FUND JONATHAN GOLDBERG RAMOT Phyllis & Al Schneider ..... Rose Eberhardt
DONOR IN MEMORY OF AMOONA MEMORIAL FUND DONOR IN HONOR OF
Susie & David Gitt .....................Tiby Stone The Following Contributions Judy & Lester Goldman
Dolly Krawll ...............................Tiby Stone Have Been Made in Memory of ............................. Barbara & Larry Poger’s
Marlene & Marvin Rosengarten Goldie Dembo 50th Anniversary
....................................................Jack Cuttler Lisa & Barry Bornstein .............. Susan Kottler’s Speedy Recovery
Ruth & Sylvan Sandler....... Esther Kessler Esther Bressler ..................Ervin Rodin’s Retirement from
Robin & Mark Shulman ..... Lois Horowitz Linda & Phil Dembo Washington University
Abby & Jim Susman ...... Lorraine Susman Jill & Danny Fox Elise & Mark Krug
Bernard Susman.........................Tiby Stone Eleanor Glick ............Sharon Nathanson, Thank You for
Mimi Zellinger ................Viola Beckerman Carol & Hartley Goodman Preparing Rachel for her Bat Mitzvah
DONOR IN HONOR OF Judy & David Grand ...................Judy Goldman, Thank You for
Dolly Krawll Joan Klearman Preparing Rachel for her Bat Mitzvah
.............. Marilyn & Marvin Mishkin being Etele & Louis Kohn HAZZAN JACOB GOWSEIOW
Honored as Bride & Groom of the Torah Michael Kohn MUSIC FUND
DR. EDWARD & MARLA COHEN Harriette & Jack Kraus The Following Contributions
CARING COMMITTEE Rozella & Jerry Lapp Have Been Made in Memory of
ENDOWMENT FUND Gwen & Barry Liebman & Family Thelma “Tiby” Stone
DONOR IN MEMORY OF Ellen & Steve Lourie Jan Tureen Abrams & Bob Abrams
Marla & Ed Cohen ..................... Joe Cohen Ann & Fred Reif Dorothy Bachelis & Family
Sharon & Steve Schwartz Esther Bressler
Adolph Felder
DONOR IN MEMORY OF Shirley & Norman Finger
Linda & Phil Dembo ........Dorothy Kaplan Elaine & Oscar Goldberg
Robert Groer .......................... Bob Isaacson Suzanne Gram
Judith Sincoff ....................Dorothy Kaplan Marilyn & William Kincaid
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 The Following Contributions RABBI BERNARD LIPNICK ALBERT AND EDITH PRICE
Have Been Made in Memory of FOUNDATION FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Thelma “Tiby” Stone (continued)
CONSERVATIVE MOVEMENT DONOR IN MEMORY OF
Madeleine Felder Kreysar
DONOR IN MEMORY OF Lee & Mark Scissors ........... Helen Scissors
Tamar, Sam, Joe & Zack Magdovitz
Jerry Friedman....................Rose Friedman DONOR IN HONOR OF
Kathy Klearman Orr & Family
Cookie Simon....................Dorothy Kaplan Edie & Obbie Price
Amy & Larry Perlmutter
Gloria & Sanford Spitzer .............. Marilyn & Marvin Mishkin being
Edie & Obbie Price
............................................Dorothy Kaplan Honored as Bride & Groom of the Torah
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Seigel
DONOR IN HONOR OF ......... Paulie Rose, Chanting the HafTorah
Mitzi Seigel & Bill Melnick
Elaine & Barry Seeskin So Beautifully
Madelyn & Marc Semanoff
............. Anne Brafa-Mazur for 20 Years of Charlotte & Harry Teicher
Barbara & Harry Shechter
Teaching at ECC ..............Edie & Obbie Price’s Anniversary
Gloria & Sanford Spitzer
Gloria & Sanford Spitzer PULPIT FLOWER AND FOOD
Charlotte & Harry Teicher
..............Marilyn & Marvin Mishkin being BASKET FUND
Betty Tureen
Honored as Bride & Groom of the Torah DONOR IN HONOR OF
Roxane & David Walker
Alvin Werner MARVIN AND MARILYN Joy & Fred Levin.................Kibbud Honor
Doris & Harold Zinn MISHKIN MAHZOR FUND BEN SACHS BREAKFAST FUND
ESTABLISHED IN MEMORY OF DONOR IN MEMORY OF
DAVID GREENSTEIN EARLY ROSE, SOL AND SAUNDERS Edie & Harvey Brown............. Mac Brown
CHILDHOOD CENTER CANTOR Myrna Hayutin ....................... Nellie Sachs
MEMORIAL FUND The Following Contributions ....................................................... Ben Sachs
DONOR IN MEMORY OF Have Been Made in Honor of Terry & Harvey Hieken ..... Ruzenna Levy
Carole Simon ...................Viola Beckerman Marilyn & Marvin Mishkin DONOR IN HONOR OF
Being Honored as Beverlee & Stuart Sagel
HAROLD AND MILDRED Bride & Groom of the Torah ......................... Morris Alex’s 90th Birthday
GULLER FUND Rosalie Frankin JACOB AND EDITH SHEINBEIN
DONOR IN MEMORY OF Wilma & Harvey Gerstein TORAH CARE FUND
Cindi & Keith Guller ......Viola Beckerman Eleanor Glick
................................... Lucille Krachmalnick DONOR IN MEMORY OF
Ruth Kiem
Rochelle & Sheldon Enger
RABBI ABRAHAM E. HALPERN Rozella & Jerry Lapp
.......................................... Adele Perlmutter
EDUCATION FUND
DONOR IN HONOR OF SISTERHOOD WOMEN OF
DONOR IN HONOR OF
Marilyn & Marvin Mishkin VALOR ENDOWMENT FUND
Marcia & Hesh Lyons
.......... Selma & Beth Saltzman, Thank You ........................ Morris Alex’s 90th Birthday DONOR IN MEMORY OF
for Your Gracious Hospitality ............................... Rachel Tabak receiving Laurie & Bruce Berwald
her PhD in Nutrition ...........................................Viola Beckerman
HARRY & LILLIAN LANDER
..............................Sheila & Richard Flom’s JENNIFER SOSHNIK MEMORIAL
FUND
50th Anniversary DAY CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND
DONOR IN MEMORY OF
Bonnie Lander ........................ Alan Lander
PARDES EDUCATION FUND DONOR IN MEMORY OF
DONOR IN MEMORY OF Barb & Bob Hoffman............Shirley Weiss
LEWIN SENIOR
Jennifer & Jeffrey Smith THE STEINBERG HEBREW/ENGLISH
TRANSPORTATION FUND .......................................Michael Kornblum DICTIONARY FUND IN MEMORY OF
DONOR IN HONOR OF EDNA AND MEYER STEINBERG
JOSEPH AND CLARA PEREZ
Rosalie Frankin
SCHOLARSHIP FUND DONOR IN HONOR OF
.........Phyllis Goldberg’s Speedy Recovery
DONOR IN MEMORY OF Dale & David Steinberg
LIBRARY FUND .............. Rami Pinsberg’s Special Birthday
Vivian Zvibleman........... Viola Beckerman
DONOR IN MEMORY OF DONOR IN HONOR OF NATHAN AND BELLE STOLIAR
Jackie Lueg..................... Ledora Kauffman Vivian Zvibleman CANDY FUND
DONOR IN HONOR OF ........................ Morris Alex’s 90th Birthday DONOR IN HONOR OF
Maxine & Wally Cohen ........... Marge Bilinsky’s Speedy Recovery Jennifer & Jeff Schmitz
.............. Marilyn & Marvin Mishkin being ............... Wally Cohen’s Speedy Recovery .....................Barbara Shechter, Thank You
Honored as Bride & Groom of the Torah
.....................Beverley Shapiro, Thank You

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TRADITIONS ON WHEELS Congregation B’nai Amoona
FUND 324 South Mason Road
DONOR IN MEMORY OF A special note from the Rabbis St. Louis, MO 63141-8029
Ruth Reiman.................... Dorothy Reiman
314-576-9990 · FAX 314-576-9994
................................................. Alan Reiman
and Cantor: www.bnaiamoona.com
The Rosman Family........ Dorothy Reiman
DONOR IN HONOR OF
Though we do not publish the names
STAFF
Sylvia Holtzman of those who make contributions to Carnie Shalom Rose................................Senior Rabbi
..................Louis Glaser’s Special Birthday Josef A. Davidson.................................Adjunct Rabbi
................Barry Hapner’s Special Birthday our Discretionary Funds (as a way to Barry R. Friedman..................................Adjunct Rabbi
VISHINANTAM LEVANECHA protect their request for anonymity), Sharon Nathanson.......................... Cantor Designate
ENDOWMENT FUND Bernard Lipnick (Z”L)........................... Rabbi Emeritus
DONOR IN HONOR OF
we deeply appreciate your continued Leon S. Lissek....................................Cantor Emeritus
Michael Samis............................... Executive Director
The Schuval, Rosenblatt & Weis Families thoughtfulness and generosity. Todah Jennifer Newfeld.............. Director of Cong. Learning
............... Joey Gerchen’s Speedy Recovery
JOHN MERRILL WOLFF SIDDUR Rabbah & may you continue to be Sue Boxer..................Early Childhood Center Director
Andy Schwebel.....................Asst. Dir. of Ed. & Youth
FUND blessed from On-High. Betsy Enger..............................................Mashgichah
DONOR IN MEMORY OF Cindy Schuval & Ellen Cohen..............Bulletin Editors
Elaine & William Wolff .......... Jacob White
Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose,
.................................................. Minnie Carp
Rabbi Josef Davidson and OFFICERS
MARSHA BRIN WOLFF
Marc Lapp.................................................... President
ENDOWMENT FUND Cantor Sharon Nathanson Carl Greenberg..................................... Vice President
DONOR IN MEMORY OF David Kantor........................................ Vice President
Edie & Obbie Price................Michele Carp Cindy Schuval....................................... Vice President
Gloria & Sanford Spitzer......Michele Carp Jeff Weis.............................................. Vice President
Elaine & William Wolff .............Tiby Stone Rick Abrams................................................. Secretary
S. Todd Wolff ....................... Marsha Wolff Michael Goldberg........................................Treasurer
DONOR IN HONOR OF
Nancy & Bob Gellman
..................... Elaine Wolff being chosen as
Please notify the AUXILIARY PRESIDENTS
an “Ageless Remarkable St. Louisan” Shul office when Marla Goldstein.........................................Sisterhood
.......... Sarah Wolff & Aaron Rosenzweig’s you know of a Creighton Cohn......................................... Men’s Club
Engagement Congregant being Abby Abrams........................................................ USY
Arline Kalishman admitted to an area
..................... Elaine Wolff being chosen as hospital.
an “Ageless Remarkable St. Louisan”
Estelle & Frank Keller Due to HIPAA laws,
...................... Elaine Wolff being chosen as we have no way of
an “Ageless Remarkable St. Louisan” knowing when a person is in the
Edie & Obbie Price
hospital unless someone is kind Tributes received after
..................... Elaine Wolff being chosen as
an “Ageless Remarkable St. Louisan”
enough to call. we went to press will appear
Todah Rabbah! in the next bulletin.

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