The BulletinC O N G R E G A T I O N S H A A R E E M E T H

December 2018

“Light the Lights” Chanukah DinnerFRIDAY, DECEMBER 7

Following services, join us for our congregational Chanukah dinner. Enjoy delicious food made by MOSHE (Men of Shaare Emeth). Space is limited. Call the Temple office at 314-569-0010 for reservation availability.

Chanukah at Shirlee Green Preschool Chanukah Sing-A-Long WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5 11 A.M. – 12 P.M.

Preschool Chanukah Party MONDAY, DECEMBER 10 9:30 – 11:30 A.M.

A fun-filled Chanukah party for the children of Shirlee Green, sponsored by the Parent Advisory Council

Chanukah at Shaare Emeth 2019 / 5779 December 2 – 9 / 24 of Kislev – 1 of Tevet

We have so much to celebrate…Friday, December 7 | 6 p.m.

Thank You Jodi!We look forward to honoring Jodi Miller on December 7 for her almost two decades of work with youth and camp at Shaare Emeth. As a congregation, we will thank Jodi for her years of dedication and for all of the time, energy, and passion that she has devoted to ensuring the growth and development of our young members. Join us at Shabbat services to celebrate Jodi’s career and to say “Todah Rabah” – “Thank You” Jodi!

Consecration Join us for Consecration, a ritual that welcomes our newest students and youngest learners to the Shaare Emeth Religious School community. Our students who are joining Religious School formally for the first time this year will participate in the service itself and receive a special gift in recognition of their dedication to Jewish learning.

We look forward to hearing from this year’s Chanukah Band during the December 7 Shabbat service! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to hear from this talented group and to celebrate Chanukah and so much more with your Shaare Emeth family.

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Worship ScheduleFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 6 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service, Tzedek Shabbat Guest Speaker: Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 9:30 a.m. Torah Study and Kaddish 11 a.m. Shabbat Morning Worship Lila Solomon, daughter of Jill and Todd Solomon, becomes a Bat Mitzvah

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 6 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service, Consecration Service, Recognition of Jodi Miller, Simchat Shabbat, December Birthday Blessings and activities for young children Chanukah Band to perform

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 9:30 a.m. Torah Study and Kaddish 11 a.m. Shabbat Morning Worship Norah Gross, daughter of Stephanie and Geoffrey Gross, becomes a Bat Mitzvah

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 6 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service, Tzedek Shabbat Guest Speaker: Teka Childress of St. Louis Winter Outreach and Assisi House

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 9:30 a.m. Torah Study and Kaddish

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 6 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Shabbaton in Memory of Carol and Dale Wolf 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Worship – see page 5

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28 6 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 9:30 a.m. Torah Study and Kaddish

2018 Tax DonationTo receive a 2018 tax donation, all funds must be received by December 31 at 3 p.m. Online donations must be received by Monday, December 30 at 5 p.m. For questions, please contact Rosalie Stein at rstein@sestl.org or 314-692-5353.

Tzedek ShabbatFRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 6 P.M.

We are excited to welcome Teka Childress, one of the founders of St. Louis Winter Outreach and the outgrowth program, Assisi House. Teka refers to herself as “an accidental celebrity.” She is one of the 2018 Women of

Achievement honorees for her community improvement work. Teka is guided in her work by Dorothy Day who “saw the irreplaceability of every person, which led her to believe in works of mercy and justice.” Assisi House is this quarter’s Shaare Emeth tzedakah recipient.

See page 14 for more Tzedek opportunities!

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Derech Eretz – the Way of the Land “When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.” — Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel

Growing up, I recall often being inspired by the words of great leaders who represented the

very best of Derech Eretz, literally, “the way of the land,” but more properly understood as the Jewish conception of good manners, proper behavior, ethical and respectful leadership, dignity and

great kindness. Among those who stand out most in my memory are great leaders like John F. Kennedy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Robert F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan and many more. I came of age believing in powerful exhortations such as “Ask not what your country can do for you…(JFK),” “I have a dream…(MLK),” “Few will have the greatness to bend history itself, but each of us can work to change a small portion of events…(RFK),” and “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things (Reagan).”

My Jewish education reinforced the idea that great kindness is among the greatest virtues. My favorite biblical prophet, Micah, whose words found their way into the Haftarah I chanted when I became a Bar Mitzvah, reminds us that all God wants of each of us is to “do justice, love kindness, and walk with humility before God.” These were the words with which I was raised, and they are the words I strive to keep before me as I live my own life. To live a good life was to emulate the lives of our role models.

These days, that goal is harder than ever. From the highest office in our nation, and throughout the halls of government, a loud voice resounds espousing other values. Power, bullying, anger, hostility, insults, threats, arrogance, and more surround us every day. Instead of words of inspiration we hear and read daily words that belittle, offend, frighten and demean.

Who will inspire today’s children and young adults? Who will lead them to lives of kindness, gentle compassion and service to others? Who will be the voices they will hear years from now when they search for inspiration in their own struggles in life?

How bad must it get before we demand a greater aspiration for our leaders? Setting aside our personal preference for the party or policies we support in any given office, we must collectively demand a more basic standard of decency and a more civil national discourse. We must, lest our leaders truly represent our worst selves and teach such values to future generations.

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks writes that “Small acts of kindness can change and humanise our world,” and that “We achieve greatness by handing our values onto the next generation and empowering them to go and build the future.”

Will future generations achieve greatness? The future lies in all of our hands.

James M. Bennett, Rabbi jbennett@sestl.org

Camp and Israel Need-Based Scholarships Shaare Emeth is happy to be able to provide need-based scholarships to help our members send their children on Israel trips, to Goldman Union Camp Institute (GUCI) overnight camp, and to Camp Emeth.

For a scholarship application, please contact Rosalie Stein at rstein@sestl.org or 314-569-0010

THE DEADLINE FOR ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS IS FEBRUARY 1, 2019

THE DEADLINE FOR GUCI AND CAMP EMETH SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS IS MARCH 1, 2019

Counting Our Blessings

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From the PresidentThe tragedy at the Tree of Life

Synagogue in Pittsburgh has captivated our attention. It’s a sad

and frightening reminder that there is hatred in the world and misguided people who would like to see harm done to us just because we are Jewish. While this is certainly nothing new for the Jewish

people, an attack in a house of worship, a sacred space, makes this act even more despicable.

At Congregation Shaare Emeth, nothing is more important than the safety and security of all those who enter our grounds and building, including our children, staff, clergy and guests. Since the attack in Pittsburgh, I have attended several security meetings with members of law enforcement including our local police and FBI. I have participated in numerous conference calls and webinars and read whatever I could get my hands on.

What I have learned is that there is no one size fits all, magic solution when it comes to security. Every congregation and Jewish institution has unique and specific issues and needs. The decisions that need to be made are serious, yet anything but black and white. Many congregations across the country are grappling with these questions, not the least of which is: How are we going to pay for this? I have also learned that Shaare Emeth is doing many of the things recommended as “best practices” regarding security. Can we do more? Can we be better prepared? Absolutely, we are and we will. But I also want to add that I feel safe at Shaare Emeth and I feel safe bringing my family to Shaare Emeth.

As alarming as the Tree of Life synagogue shooting was, we must be careful not to overreact or make knee-jerk decisions just because of that event. Shaare Emeth will undergo a professional re-assessment of all our security procedures. What I can promise you is that our board of trustees will address the security needs of Congregation Shaare Emeth with the proper sense of urgency and in a thorough and thoughtful manner.

If any good can come from the horrific and senseless murders that took place in Pittsburgh, it was demonstrated at our incredible Shabbat service, the first Friday evening following the shooting. The Stiffman Sanctuary overflowed with nearly 650 people. Most were members, wanting to be together during a very difficult time. Many, however, were new faces. People from different religions and races, some community leaders, wanting to show their support for us, their Jewish neighbors. Their presence along with the inspirational call to action from our clergy, left me with a feeling of hope and reassurance. Hope that love will prevail over hate and reassurance that the work and mission of Shaare Emeth is important to our members, to our community and to our world.

Mike Lefton, President

Share the Gift of Over 150 Years of Shaare Emeth History!

This Chanukah season, gift to your family and friends 150 Years of Congregation Shaare Emeth, authored by our very own Rabbi Emeritus Jeffrey Stiffman. Filled with pictures and stories of the Congregation since

its inception in 1867, this work recounts the myriad ways Shaare Emeth has been, throughout the years, a vibrant and thriving community.

To purchase copies of 150 Years of Congregation Shaare Emeth, visit or call the Temple office at 314-569-0010.

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Room for All

ROOM FOR ALL: A Shabbaton in Memory and Honor of Carol and Dale WolfSaturday, December 22, 2018 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Carol and Dale Wolf were pillars of the Shaare Emeth community, ever-present and supportive,

sharing their wisdom, generosity, and love of Judaism. Carol and Dale practiced the middah (ethical trait) of anavah (humility) in everything they did. They made space for others to shine through their welcoming presence and their genuine respect for all people. All in the community are invited to share in a morning of learning, prayer and nourishment to honor all their precious gifts.

Shabbaton Schedule9 – 9:30 A.M. Bagels, Coffee, & Juice

9:30 – 10:30 A.M. Choices of classes, including Torah Study, co-taught by Shaare Emeth clergy and lay leaders

10:30 A.M. – 12 P.M . Shabbat morning worship featuring soloist, Lucy Greenbaum, and the Shirat Chaverim, Shaare Emeth’s choir led by Dr. Ron Cytron

12 – 1 P.M. Shabbat lunch, including a teaching by Rabbi Shoshanah Conover, daughter of Carol and Dale Wolf

The Shabbaton learning and worship are open to all and free of charge. To sign up for lunch, please RSVP to www.sestl.org/shabbaton. Cost of lunch is $12.

A Shabbaton in Memory and Honor of Carol and Dale WolfSATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 9 A.M. – 1 P.M.

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Jewish EducationWinter is on its way. We are in a period of increasing

darkness. Some people have been feeling the darkness inside themselves because of troubling current events or

difficult personal moments. I am referring to the real darkness of our days outside. As the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer, the darkness can feel overwhelming. It might keep us from enjoying time outside, driving to places we want to go, or making plans with

others. Perhaps some of us might feel like we are running out of time to do everything we hope to do.

I love the idea that this is why Chanukah comes to us in the winter. When we need it most, we are gifted with eight days of light. We are obligated to kindle the lights of the chanukiyah, our 8-branched holder of candles or oil. Before the tradition became fixed as we know it today, our ancestors needed to determine how we could best fulfill this mitzvah.

In the Talmud, the famous dueling rabbis Hillel and Shammai of the early 1st century CE, had a debate about the best way to light these eight lights. Shammai says that we should begin Chanukah with eight lights, and each night take one away. By the last night of Chanukah, we should light only one for the last night. The proof text he offers is a bit obscure, but it has to do with a parallel rationale for sacrifices offered in the Temple. Hillel offers another way. He counters that for each night, we should add one light until we reach eight on the eighth night. Hillel applied a much broader principle: that holiness should only increase and not decrease, even symbolically.

This Chanukah season, when the dark settles in, I hope that each of us can find ways to increase the light in our own lives. We can be the light that glows in our homes, our communities, and our families. We can be a little kinder, more patient, more understanding. In our Religious School, I hope that we can bring light to each other by learning in partnership, by creating opportunities to celebrate one another, and by offering words of appreciation and caring to each other. We can dedicate ourselves to helping others, to giving tzedakah generously when we can, bringing light into the lives of others who need it most.

May all of us feel the light increase, bringing joy and hope to all who see it at this season.

Rabbi Lori Levine, Rabbi Educator LLevine@sestl.org

Chanukah at Religious School Chanukah Candle Lighting with our Midweek students (3rd-6th Grade) TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5 5:45 P.M.

Latke Day SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 9 - 11:30 A.M.

The entire community is invited to join with our Religious School as we

transform the temple into a delicious latke factory. This will be our all-school Chanukah celebration, and we can’t wait to party with you!

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Lighting the Chanukiyah: Blessings Candles are added to the chanukiyah (Chanukah m

enorah) from

right to left but are kindled from left to right. The new

est candle is lit first. First light the sham

ash (the helper candle, set higher or low

er than the rest), then use it to kindle the rest of the Chanukah lights. Add a new

candle each new night of

Chanukah. On Shabbat during Chanukah, light and bless the

Chanukah candles first and then the Shabbat candles. Blessings for All N

ights of Chanukah

שנו במצותיו וצונו שר קד

ברו� אתה יי א�הנו מל� העולם אשל חנוכה.

 להדליק נר Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu M

elech ha-olam asher

kid’shanu b’mitzvotav v’tzivanu l’hadlik ner shel Chanukah.

We praise you, Eternal God, Sovereign of the universe;

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and us to kindle the Chanukah lights.

שה נסים לאבותינו שע

ברו� אתה יי א�הנו מל� העולם ולאמותינו בימים ההם בזמן הזה

Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha-olam

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others in this season in days of old. Blessing for the First N

ight Only

שהחינו וקימנו והגיענו לזמן הזהברו� אתה יי א�הנו מל� העולם

.

Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha-olam

, she-hecheyanu v’kiym

anu v’higiyanu laz’man hazeh.

We praise You, Eternal God,

Sovereign of the universe, for giving us life, for sustaining us, and for enabling us to reach this season.

Lighting the Chanukiyah: Nightly AdditionsEach night’s service celebrates a significant value of Judaism

. These readings m

ay be added either before or after the Chanukah blessings. R

elated ideas for activities are also given.1st N

ight, Freedom: W

e kindle these Chanukah lights in m

emory of the dedication and courage of the M

accabees. Believing that they should be free to w

orship God as their

hearts and minds dictated, they w

illingly fought for freedom.

We rededicate ourselves to w

ork for the equal rights of all people, and for the realization of a society of dem

ocracy and freedom

.ACTIVITY: Explore the work of the follow

ing organizations w

ho fight for equal rights everyday, and consider volunteering w

ith or donating to them: Religious Action Center,

rac.org; Southern Poverty Law Center, w

ww

.splcenter.org; Anti D

efamation League St. Louis, stlouis.adl.org.

2nd N

ight, Fairness:

The Maccabees sought to protect

themselves w

hen their rights were violated. O

ur Chanukah lights serve as a rem

inder that being fair to others means you

honor the precious liberty and property of our fellow people.

Let us be fair to others by sharing with them

and treating them

with respect. ACTIVITY: Fam

ily Gam

e Night! Fairness begins

at home, so play dreidel or another gam

e—no cheating!

3rd Night, Tzedakah: O

ur tradition tells us that during the M

accabean war for freedom

, all Jews contributed tzedakah

(money

for charity)

toward

the cause

of defeating

the oppressor. The root letters “tz-d-k” is from

the Hebrew

word

for justice. Giving of w

hat you have to others is not just an act of love, it is a m

atter of doing what is just and right.

ACTIVITY: Donate shelf-stable foods at tem

ple to be delivered to the H

arvey Kornblum

Jewish Food Pantry.

4th Night, Study of Torah: Tonight w

e rededicate ourselves to the study of our tradition. As the M

accabees courageously fought to preserve our faith, w

e too are duty-bound to sustain our heritage by deepening our understanding of it through study. By increasing our know

ledge of Judaism, w

e become

more sensitive to its abiding values and m

ore aware of our

responsibility to realize these values in our society. (continues on page 4)

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To Increase the Light: An Evening of Mindfulness Reflecting Upon the Lessons of ChanukahWednesday, December 5 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Chanukah is a holiday filled with mindfulness questions and themes. How do we respond to darkness? When do we feel powerful, and where are we powerless? How do we cultivate resiliency? During this celebration, we will begin to wrestle with these questions through mindful speaking and listening, meditation, and mindful movement. Dress comfortably.

While this free celebration is open to all, RSVPs are appreciated to Stacy Jespersen at sjespersen@sestl.org.

Free Weekly Meditation SitsMondays, December 3, 10 and 17 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.

Join leaders and members of the Jewish Mindfulness Center of St. Louis community for our free weekly meditation sits. These sessions are appropriate for beginning and advanced practitioners. Each sit will begin with a short teaching focusing on the weekly Torah portion, an upcoming holiday, or a particular middah (Jewish value or ethical personality trait). Participating in community sits can inspire us in our unique meditation practices, and we know that spending time in silence in the presence of community can be deeply gratifying. All are welcome to these free community sessions. We hope that you will join us.

Let It Ripple: A Program to Nurture Our Unique Ethical Quality Traits

Every Other Wednesday Evening Beginning January 9, 20197 – 8:30 p.m.

Let It Ripple is a 10-session program that allows participants to explore and nurture their own middot (ethical personality traits) of humility, patience, trust, loving-kindness and so much more. By nurturing these qualities in ourselves, we create ripples of compassion, understanding, and respect in the communities and world around us, making a tikkun (a repair) not just within, but also in our broken world.All are welcome. Participants should be able to attend all (or a large majority) of the classes and be willing to be paired with a chevruta partner (study partner), to discuss new ideas and practices, and to be open to exploring practices in between each session.

Cost is $75 for Shaare Emeth members, $100 for guests. Scholarships are available. To register, visit us online at www.mindfulness.sestl.org/letitripple.

Questions? Contact Stacy Jespersen at sjespersen@sestl.org.

Shaare Emeth Labyrinth RenovatedSee page 15 for more...

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You are invited to join us at MakomSTL: A Place for Jewish Learning, an initiative from the Adult Learning Committee at Shaare Emeth in partnership with our rabbis, cantor and Debbie Bram, Director of Jewish Life and Learning.

December Classes on Monday Mornings!Monday, December 3, 10, 1710 – 11 a.m.

The Best Advice You’ll Ever Get with Rabbi Jonah Zinn Look no further, we’ve found the best advice you’ll ever get about what is most important and how to be the best version of ourselves. Learn from the wisdom of our ancestors in this class which will explore the teachings of the early rabbis as recorded in Pirke Avot, the Ethics of our Ancestors.

There is no cost for this class, but reservations are appreciated at www.sestl.org/makomstl/

Questions? Contact Debbie Bram at dbram@sestl.org or call 314-569-0010

DECEMBER CLASS SCHEDULE

Jewish Life & LearningCLERGY BOOK DISCUSSION

Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist by Eli Saslow

Join Rabbi Goldstein for discussion and reflection on a book that traces the rise of the white nationalist movement in the United States, providing disturbing but important information, as well as a hopeful glimpse at how change is still

possible. There will be a few copies of the book available in the Shaare Emeth library.

Two Opportunities to Share:TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 7 P.M.

Discussion accompanied by coffees, teas, wine and dessert.

MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 10:30 A.M.

Discussion accompanied by coffees, teas, pastries and fruit.

A Review of Rising Out of Hatred

Rising Out of Hatred tells the story of how white-supremacist ideas migrated from the far-right fringe to the White House by tracing the incredible transformation of Derek Black, a young man who grew up in the epicenter

of white nationalism. His father founded Stormfront, the largest racist community on the Internet. Derek eventually disavowed everything he was taught to believe at tremendous personal cost. Saslow asks what Derek’s story can tell us about America’s increasingly divided nature. This is a book to help us understand the American moment and to help us better understand one another.

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Upcoming EventsTorah StudyWEDNESDAYS, 10 – 11 A.M. SATURDAYS, 9:30 – 10:30 A.M.

Join our clergy and others in reading and discussing classic Jewish texts and discovering their meaning in our

lives. We begin with a moment of prayer and on Shabbat morning we conclude with Kaddish. All are welcome!

Morning MinyanMONDAYS, 7:15 – 7:45 A.M. THURSDAYS, 7:15 – 7:45 A.M.

Join together in Congregation Shaare Emeth’s Rubin Library for a meaningful early-morning prayer

service.

Choir Rehearsal WEDNESDAYS, 7 – 9 P.M. (With the Exception of Wednesday the 26th)

Join Cantor Seth and Ron Cytron for a new musical opportunity! No one is too old or young, no level

of musical, Hebrew, or choral experience is needed or expected – just a desire to sing, learn, and to be part of something uplifting. RSVP to sjespersen@sestl.org.

Kibitz CafeSUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 8 – 10:30 A.M.

Handcrafted breakfasts made and served by MOSHE (Men of Shaare Emeth).

SETYG Lounge NightWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 7 – 9 P.M.

Lounge nights are a great way for teens to connect with their peers and the Jewish community. All

teens in grades 9-12 are invited to join SETYG for fun teen-led activities and plenty of time to hang out.

Knitting and Crochet GroupTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 & 20, 1 - 3 P.M.

Come work on your projects and socialize with friends in the Shaare Emeth conference room

every other Thursday.

Baby ‘n’ MeWEDNESDAY DECEMBER 12 & 19, 9:30 – 10:45 A.M. FRIDAY DECEMBER 14 & 21, 10 – 11:30 A.M.

Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack and

participate in a gentle activity for children up to two years old. There is no cost, but registration is required. Learn more at www.preschool.sestl.org.

Early Childhood Education Event: Welcome WinterSATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 9 – 10:30 A.M.

Preschool-age children and their families are invited to this “chillin” fun time brought to us by Saul

Mirowitz Jewish Community School.

Other Upcoming Early Childhood Engagement Events...

Tater Tot Shabbat5:30 P.M. FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 FRIDAY, MARCH 29 FRIDAY, MAY 3 FRIDAY, JUNE 21

Office Closed Dates DECEMBER 24 – TEMPLE OFFICE CLOSES AT 3 P.M.

DECEMBER 25 – TEMPLE OFFICE CLOSED

DECEMBER 31 – TEMPLE OFFICE CLOSES AT 3 P.M.

JANUARY 1 – TEMPLE OFFICE CLOSED

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Camp EmethAt this time of year as we celebrate Chanukah and remember

the story of rededication, I can’t help but see this as a moment of rededication for Camp Emeth. The opportunity

to lead Camp Emeth into a new era has made me a very “happy camper”. While the emotions of the passing of the torch still bring a tear to my eye, I am looking forward to future summers filled with Judaism, fun, friendships, growth and more. Believe it or not, the

work for summer 2019 has already begun.

Part of a successful summer camp experience is having high quality staff members. It’s not too early to be thinking about your 2019 summer plans. I will be starting interviews this month. If you are a college student and in town over break, I would love to meet with you. Contact me at bkodner@sestl.org if you are interested in starting the process. And for all interested staff, keep an eye out for the online staff application.

My heart is happy and I am in the place I am supposed to be. I look forward to 2019 and an exciting new chapter for Camp Emeth.

Beth Kodner, Director of Camp Emeth BKodner@sestl.org

Want to Have an Awesome Summer? Work at Camp Emeth!

Will you be entering your sophomore year of high school or above? Do you

love working with children? Are you flexible, dependable and fun-loving? Are you willing to work hard and have the summer of a lifetime? If you answered yes to ALL of these questions, we want you at Camp Emeth!

Lead Counselors Support Counselors SpecialistsApply online at www.sestl.org/workcampemeth

For more information, contact Beth Kodner at bkodner@sestl.org or 314-692-5362.

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MOSHE (Men of Shaare Emeth)

MOSHE M O M E N T U M !“HAVING FUN! DOING GOOD!”

Read below to learn more about the awesome things we are doing and how you can connect with MOSHE to have a good time while also serving our community.

• Did you know that MOSHE recently funded three brand new needs-based scholarships totaling $1500 for Temple youth?!

• We have Kibitz Cafe coming up on December 2 and January 13! Want to help out? Contact Ken Levine at klevine1910@gmail.com to coordinate.

• Want to help MOSHE prepare and cook the December 7 Chanukah Dinner? Contact Ken Levine (see email address above).

• MOSHE is committed to helping local organizations recruit volunteers to help out and get qualified community service hours as well. Contact GeneMOSHE@gmail.com to see about opportunities for you to do your part!

• Take a moment now and visit our new website at www.SESTL.org/MOSHE to see more about us, find out the next MOSHE upcoming events, explore leadership opportunities, sign up for our emails about upcoming events, and more!

Happy Chanukah to you and yours!

Gene Jacobson, MOSHE President genemoshe@gmail.com

MOSHE presents $1,500 check to Congregation Shaare Emeth for youth scholarships

KibitzCafe

SERVINGKen's Fam�s French ToastShawn's Sup�b Salami and EggsOutstanding OmeletsBagels and L�Tea, Freshly Brewed Coffeeand much m�e!Always Hot • Always Tasty

M O S H E ( M e n o f S h a a r e E m e t h )

8-10:30 a.m.

Kibitz Cafe SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 8 – 10:30 A.M.

Handcrafted breakfasts made and served by MOSHE (Men of Shaare Emeth)

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The Jewish Food Pantry Needs Our Help

For the month of December the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is looking for these

specific items in order to provide well-balanced nourishment for the community in need:

1. Canned Beef Stew2. Any Type of Canned Vegetables3. Kosher Foods4. Dry Pastas and Spaghetti Sauce5. Any Type of Canned Fruit6. Pasta and Rice Mixes7. Personal Care Items (Kleenex, Hand

Lotion and Toilet Paper)

Currently, the Jewish Food Pantry is feeding over 6,000 individuals in a month. The need is great so please help in any way you can. Thank you.

Items should be brought to Shaare Emeth’s collection site.

For further information, please contact Louise Levine, 636-227-1259.

Tzedek Tzedakah Recipient: Assisi House

Shaare Emeth is excited to announce that next quarter’s Tzedakah Recipient will be Assisi House. Born out of the St. Louis Winter Outreach volunteer program, Assisi

House provides food, shelter, transportation, security, and community to individuals facing homelessness. With their basic needs met, Assisi House clients are able to focus energy

toward becoming independent and building a more secure future for themselves and their families. Currently, there are four Assisi House locations in St. Louis, with a fifth opening this winter. Our tzedakah box contributions to Assisi House will be allocated to the five shelter locations in the following categories…

- building maintenance - utilities- overnight staff- personal hygiene items- food and other necessary supplies

We look forward to hearing more about Assisi House during Shabbat Services on Friday, December 14 at 6 p.m.

Room at the InnMONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 5 – 11:45 P.M.

Shaare Emeth invites you to get involved with Room at the Inn! We need help with laundry, children’s playtime, share-

time with moms, sleepover planning, and cooking and serving dinner and breakfast.

Questions? Contact: Barb Feldacker at bfeldacker@gmail.com, Ronnie Brockman at ronnie@camprainbow.com,or Debbie Bram at dbram@sestl.org

Peter and PaulSUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 4 – 7 P.M. ST. PETER AND PAUL

Monthly volunteer opportunity to cook and serve dinner to the people of the Peter and Paul

Community Shelter. Please contact Jennifer Houser at jfhouser@sbcglobal.net if you would like to participate.

Shaare Emeth’s Winter Holiday Tzedek OpportunitiesShaare Emeth will adopt families in need and participate in the Jewish Community’s Winter Outreach Drive during the winter season. See ShaareMail for details.

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Tzedek Chai Labyrinth RenovatedShaare Emeth student, Derek Isele, Focuses Eagle Scout Project on Chai Labyrinth Renovation

In 2004, Shaare Emeth 7th and 8th grade students, along with adult congregants, built the first Jewish labyrinth in St. Louis. A labyrinth, not to be confused with a maze, is often found

in outdoor settings, and is a single, non-branching spiral-shaped path. The purpose of a labyrinth is to allow those that walk its path to quiet the mind and focus on spiritual questions or prayer.

What makes the Shaare Emeth Chai Labyrinth Jewish? At the very center of the labyrinth’s design is a large stone chai – the Hebrew letter meaning life. Additionally, there are 18 turns in the path which create seven circles around the center. Both 18 and 7 are important Jewish numbers, representing life and the seven days of creation, respectively. Our Chai Labyrinth allows us to continue the spiritual practice of meditation and contemplation.

Shaare Emeth is very grateful to Derek Isele, his family, friends, and Boy Scout Troop, for their time spent renovating the labyrinth. For his Eagle Scout Project, Derek led the effort to update, paint, re-rock, and enhance the Chai Labyrinth.

When asked why he chose to focus on the labyrinth, Derek explained, “I’ve always liked the Labyrinth at Shaare Emeth. However, in the past few years it had fallen into a state of disrepair. Many of the rocks were shattered, and there was a large ditch at the entrance. It felt forgotten and I wanted to change that. I decided that my Eagle Scout Project would be the restoration and improvement of the Labyrinth. I hope to see the Labyrinth continue to thrive here at Shaare Emeth.”

Thank you to Derek for his love, commitment and time spent enhancing the Labyrinth so that the congregants of Shaare Emeth may enrich our spiritual practices and lives.

In 2012 the Chai Labyrinth was dedicated in honor of Ronnie Brockman for her commitment and devotion as our Program and Family Life Director. There is also a tree planted in the labyrinth in honor of Rabbi Bennett. Thank you to Chesterfield Valley Nursery, Lowe’s, and Troop 310 for their support of Derek’s project.

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Mazel tov to these members…Sherri and Jim Rosen on the birth of their grandson, Oliver Otis Rosen, son of Samantha and Scott Rosen.

Stacy and Jon Jespersen on the engagement of their daughter, Samantha to Tanner Konradt. Mazel tov also to Samantha’s grandmother, Gerry Weinman.

Carly Morrison, daughter of Eve Rudolph and Don Rudolph and granddaughter of Ethel and the late Jerry Lerner and Elaine and Jordan Rudolph on her engagement to John Hildreth.

To share your simcha, visit www.sestl.org/simcha or call Stacy Jespersen in the Shaare Emeth office, 314-569-0010.

SimchasWe’d like to welcome these new members to Congregation Shaare Emeth:

David and Jennifer Kuperman with children, Alexandra and Catherine

Amy Wheat

New Members

Nosh SponsorsFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 In honor of Lila becoming a Bat Mitzvah from Jill, Todd, Julia, Steven, and Rose Solomon

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 In honor of Norah Gross from C. Bradley Gross and Sarah Kovenock, Matthew Gross and Tracey Goldberg-Gross, Michael Gross and Lindsay Miller, and Steve Ludmer and Gloria Velandia Ludmer

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 In honor of Amanda Packman and Michael Stein’s upcoming wedding from Rosalie and Bob Stein

Candle BlessingsFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Solomon Family

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 Gross Family

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 Andrea Newstead and Sherri Newstead

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 Donna and David Segal

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28 Boobie and Ronnie Light

GreetersFRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 Suzanne Bierman and Sandy Sher

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 Michele and Patrick Siler

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 Ronnie and Allen Brockman

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28 Sue and Mark Koritz

Become a Nosh Sponsor!Would you like to honor someone? Mark a special anniversary? Now you can do so by becoming a Nosh Sponsor! You can sponsor Friday nosh before services for $250. For more information, contact Stacy Jespersen at sjespersen@sestl.org.

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Temple Joy Thinking of You

SympathyBryna Spector on the death of her daughter, Lisa Spector

David (Betsy) Rudolph on the death of his mother, Jeanne Rudolph

Rich (Audrey) Mack on the death of his father, Philip Mack

Jeffrey (Rachel) Spector on the death of his grandmother, Ethel Newman

Condolences to our Temple families who have recently lost a loved one.

Perpetual MemorialsA memorial has been established for:

JESSE “RUDY” MAYER Established by Ann Mayer Eisen and Jack Eisen and Julie and Joel Mayer

The names of those remembered by a Perpetual Memorial will be read during the Friday Shabbat Services. They will also be remembered by yahrzeit date reminders sent to designated family members’ homes, and are automatically included with the Perpetual Memorials in our memorial book on Yom Kippur. For more information on establishing a Perpetual Memorial, please contact Stacy Jespersen at sjespersen@sestl.org or 314-692-5302.

CondolencesRAND HALE Husband of Farilyn Hale

RONALD POHLE Husband of Zilla Pohle, brother-in-law of Rita (George) Heymann, Lot Silberstein, Gerhard Silberstein, and uncle of Daniel (Cindy) Heymann and Janice (David) Rifkin

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NOVEMBER 30Rosie AdlerWilliam AlexanderBenjamin AppellAlois AufrichtigSol BakerDorothy BeitchAlan BernsteinMilford BohmLouis BoyarskiErvon BraslerNancy BricksonEdna Spitz BrownMeyer BurmanLawrence CooperFreda CronheimStuart DannSam DemoffHarriet FainsodSidney Howard FeldmanMartha FischerSamuel J. FishmanKathryn GeigermanElaine GlassmanLillian GlassmanMilton GlucksmanAnn GoldmanMarie GoldmanSam GrazmanRose HarrisFlorence HoffmanPearl HookermanSaul InselbergJohanna JacobiDora KaiserBeverly KauferVictor Kelly, Jr.Robert KisslingerDaniel W. KlauberJoseph LazarBetty LeMasterDweire Kagan LevikBertha LevinZalie LevinPhillip LevineChester LewisBen Lieberman

Robin LightJacquette LippmanPhillip Lipsitz, DDSLizzie LoewensteinJanet LorberEugene MaasRose MarcusTeresa MehroFrank MiddlemanAnna MillerHenry MinkoffCharles MoskowitzMamie NeumanMyrtle OrensteinBernard PasternakSadie PattizEdwin C. PaulHarry PearlLouis PearlRose PierceJay ReichmanNettie RittenbergMorris RothEsther RubensteinHyman RubinJennie SalusA. Herman SchlangerStella SchwanderBetty ShanfeldPalmer ShepardBertha SiegelBenjamin SmucklerCharles SteinerJoseph SteinerGeorge StiffmanNan StraussBen SuffianTillie SuffianMinnie SurinskyDorothy VittertMorton WachtlerEsther WeissSophie WinesuffJeremy Zoole

DECEMBER 7Jack AnsehlJulius Banashek

Henry BergerHarry BobroffWilliam BonnettAlexander BreschellSol BrodyRose BrownRae CarafiolHanna DawidoffRose DoyneOlga EmertNaomi EngelsmanSimon EpsteinEdna ErrantSol FarbsteinDorothy FeigenbaumHyman FeigenbaumAlex FeirBenno FeuerIsadore FimanWilliam FoxSarah GoldsteinNoah GreenbergFanny HandshearRose HirschAlicia Harmet HirschfieldMathilda HolzmarkLouis HorenHoward JeromeLouis KarpfJake KatzJohanna KaufmannAlice KlauberMax KlavenSam KlingBernice LabaSamuel LaddMeyer LevyEdward LewisBernard LiebermanTillie LiebermanPhilip LipstadtHenry LourieHenrietta LowensteinSarah MaasLouis MaltzJack MarksAdeline Mass

Henry MayerRose MillerSamuel MissnerAbraham J. NovosonFriedel OberdorferJacob OlevitchJoe PasternakAbraham PlowsSophie PopperVivian PrenskyS. Jerry RabinLawrence RechtEmma ReichenbergBernard RiceEmily RiceHerbert RogulMax RubinsteinMary SarnoffIda SchimelVera SeigelCharles SilverBenjamin SingmanBen SpectorAlbert SpielbergGeorge SpitzerKatherine SteinerL.R. StraussPaul Bennett SudinSarah TagerLouis TobiasSimon TotarskyMarshall WagmanTheodore WaxmanShirley WeberAnn WeilSamuel WeinerPeppe WolfortBessie YampolskyEsther Zemel

DECEMBER 14Clara L. BensingerMarion BrennerBernard BrownLois BrownLeonard BushmanMaxine CoffmanHenry Cohn

Bernice Tobia ColemanFrances CoppersmithHelen CutlerBen DalinIsrael DennisAlan EngelsmanMildred FeldmanHenry FredkinHarry FreundJonas FreundMoritz FreundSimon FreundMichael FriedmanLouis GerberJerry M. GersBenjamin GertzSamuel GillermanSonia GinsbergLottie GlantzBen GombergBart GreenFrancis GreenfieldMamie GreenfieldAnnie GreenspoonBernice GrossmanBobette GullerJosephine HarrisEsther HeimannLeopold IsaacsEstella JacobsElla KahnMorris KaplanHarry KidderEli KlausnerJerome KlavenIrma KleinJoseph KleinhauserRuth KopolowRuby KoslowIda KowarskyAlbert KramerBetty KranerBernard KransonEdward LawtonAaron LazarusGertrude LevinsonDavid LibermanFannie Loebner

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Max MannisJ.B. MargoliesJake MovitzBessie NewmanMr. Frank NewmanHenry NewsteadIda PepperAnn PerkoffLudwig PriebatBirdie PrywitchSadie ReznikShale Rifkin, M.D.Hannah RosenTrudie RosenfeldDonna RothmanRose RubinsteinPearl RudmanEtta ScheinerDr. Jacob SchermerLillie SchusterShirley ShapiroHattie SichelMilton SicherIrv SiegelMax SigoloffSally SoldzRichard SosnaSolomon StampferAdele SternHerbert ThalIsador B. UngarJeffrey VinesEvelyn VogelAnna WeissGerald WeissPhyllis WeissRuth Wiseman

DECEMBER 21Frances AachErwin AbramDr. Abraham AronsonSamuel BaumIsadore BeckMalvine BeckEthel BernsLawrence BiermanMary Blumberg

Hannchen BlumenthalSarah BrunswickBenjamin ChusedEva CohenArthur DavidsonGeraldine DavidsonAnna R. DawidoffFay DruckEdward DubmanBertha FallekMelvin FeistLouis FeldmanAlfred FleischerRose FottSigmund E. FreundAnn FurmanAnnie GelbBarbara GinsburgHerbert GreenbergMelvin GreenspoonLenora GreenwaldSarah GronerJulia GruenfeldLeah HaffnerLois HarveyLucille HarwoodBerthilde HorowitzMary HymanHelen JohannesLouis KarshGertrude KatzDolores KenkelMeyer KopolowIda KranzbergHenrietta KushkinJacob KuttnerDaniel LazarusHarry LebmanSamuel LebmanSimon LernerIsadore LevittMax ManneSawyer MarglousEsther MarksRosalind MarxWilliam MashbeinKaroline MayerSelma Mayer

Irving MillerFrank MuchnickHarriet NewmanDorothy ObermanHarry OstrowMaurice PasserCorinne PetchaftSophie PrywitchLee RadinskyFay RichmanSol RobnakHarold RosenthalHattie RothLizzie RothschildLillie RotterBessie SchaefferLena R. SchainkerJerome SchrierHarold SchwartzMildred SchwartzSam SegalDorothy SeidelKenneth ShapiroRose SiegelMorton J. SparksMary SperlingRose SpeyerJerome SteeleMaurice SteinbackRose StockhamerHarry TaryleAmelia TaxmanRose TorgoveEleanore TuckerSamuel WeberMorris WeinbergBernard WeissRalph Bennett WillenDr. Norman Zimmerman

DECEMBER 28Evelyn AronsonKarl BaerJocelyn BarkenSelma BeckermanLeah BirenbaumBenjamin Birnbaum

Oscar BrandJeanette CohenLeo CohnWilliam DavisSanford FaginNathan FleishmanTerri FreemanGarnette FrenzelHarry FriedmanMaurey GarberDorothy GimpelsonHenry GlucksmanEric GoldmanSarah GoldsteinRudy GralnickWilliam GreenfieldFanny GruenfeldJoseph GuckenheimAlec GudderAnna HandlerElma HarrisGerald HarrisAdolph HartmannLouis HirschbergJanet HoffmanBetty KahnHarold KaminskyAnnie K. KlauberEthel KoritzAlbert LangAbraham LazarusAdolph LebermuthIsaac LevyLeslie LightJulia LindSaul LudwigHarry ManneFred MayerGloria MolaskyJosephine S. MollMeyer MollFrieda S. NovosonRosa H. ObermayerSam PassenIda PasternakEmilie PatlisRhoda RabenMarvin Radloff

Erma RodanskyHarold RodanskyIsadore RosenLeo RosenbergMyer RosenblattAnna ScissorsEdward SeliadyBabette SerencoEsther ShapiroIda SmithAnna SolomonRuth SolomonMitchell SontagJoseph SteinbackHugo V. SteinerMarie SteinerWilliam SteinerSam SternGabriel UrnsteinMabel VictorJefferson M. WallDr. Stanley WeinbergJohnny WeinreichEmma WeinstockArnold A. WeissThomas H. Williams, IISusan YaffePaul ZiglerHarry ZviblemanMarvin Zvibleman

JANUARY 4Julius AbramsonJenny Lederer AufrichtigOscar BailinJoseph BainSidney BassinBertha R. BaumSamuel BenickNatalie BergSelma BergerRebecca BernsAnne BernsteinJoseph J. ChorlinsOscar ChorlinskySimon CovinskyRaymond Epstein

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RABBIS’ SPECIAL FUND A DONATION Attending High Holiday Services

Shirley Schermer

Kol Nidre Mindfulness Service and for Rabbi Bennett for the transportation

Lois ChaitRabbi Bennett for helping prepare Summer Levin to become a Bat Mitzvah

Cindy & David LevinRabbi Bennett for officiating at the stone dedication for Lorraine Robin

Gail & Robert Mielziner, Jr.Rabbi Bennett for the baby naming of Ana and Miriam Schoen

Karen Grossman Tabak & Jerry Tabak

Rabbi Bennett for the baby naming of Eden Elyse

Leslie & Justin BrooksRabbi Bennett for the funeral

Irving Cassel & FamilyRabbi Bennett for the hospital visit

Barbara & Harvey Cotlar

Rabbi Bennett for the stone dedication for Marilyn Kaufman

Les Kaufman, Lisa Suffian & Laura Welby

Rabbi Goldstein Sue & Herb Lesser

Rabbi Goldstein for the baby naming of Eden Elyse

Leslie & Justin BrooksRabbi Zinn for the baby naming of Abby Rose Cohen

Emily & Brent Cohen; Jane & Sandy Thal

Rabbi Zinn officiating at the wedding of Laura Thal and Cody Horton

Jane & Sandy ThalIN HONOR OF Susan Fadem for a speedy recovery

Carol & Bruce CanisRabbi Goldstein and Brett Goldstein on Lila Hope Goldstein becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Susan & Jonathan Sachs

Lila Hope Goldstein becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Jane & Mark Ginsberg; Andrea & Bill Rubin; Nancy Bernstein; Sharon & Richard Cohen

Rabbi Goldstein receiving the NCJW Hannah G. Solomon Founder’s Award

Arlene Goodman; Phyllis & Steve Kamenetzky; Ashley & Ann Loiterstein; Jennifer & Craig Rosenthal; Merle & Dale Singer; Harriet Summers; Joelyn & Ed Levy; Cheryl & Jon Maayan

Stan Shanker receiving the Shaare Emeth Tzedek Award

Jennifer & Craig RosenthalIN MEMORY OF Eli Abeles

Susan & Barry CooperGail Francis Altman

Lois ChaitSherry Berns

Suzy & Mel Berns

The tributes listed here are those made for $10 or more and processed between October 1 and October 23, 2018. To make a tribute, please visit www.sestl.org/give/. Hardcopy forms are available in the Shaare Emeth main office and at the South Lobby reception desk, or print the online form found at www.sestl.org/give/.

Lorraine S. FeldmanLillian FishgollHenrietta FreedmanMary FunkJulius GatesAbram GillLouis GlazerArchille GoetschelRuth E. GoldbergDr. Melvin GoldmanMorris GoldsteinSam GormanSamuel GottleibSadie GreenbergLeroy GrossmanAdolph HirschbergHannah HirschbergHerman S. HollanderMeyer IngerErwin JaffeEdna JareckiWilliam JuliusJulius KantorwitzMaurice Aaron Kessler

Bertha KlingJason KoritzAda LevinWilliam Livingston, Sr.David LoitersteinDiana MandelEmanuel MargulisBen MeisenbergBertha MessenbergJane MeyersSarah MillsMeyer MorrisonOlga OberdorferRebecca PerlmutterSidney PlattnerCaroline PriceSeymour RaiffieMax ReznikLorraine RobinSimon RosenJay RovakAnn RudmanDavid SamsonMelissa Santacreu

Anne SchimelJerome SchneiderLillie S. SchwarzFreda ScissorsJacob ScissorsBessie ShieberMarjorie ShumanSara SicherJacob L. SiegelJack SilbersteinDan J. SilvermanMilton SilversteinMarvin SonnenscheinSarah SorinNorman StackLinda TilleySidney TowermanLouis WantuckLillian WeissRaymond WittcoffLudwig WolfNathan Yalem

Honor the Accomplishment, Milestone or Memory of Your Loved One with a tribute donation to one of Shaare Emeth’s many endowment funds. Learn more about each available fund and make a donation at www.sestl.org/give. Online donations are processed faster than manually entered donations, eliminate the risk of transcription error, and bump your tribute to the front of the line for mailing. Are you a member or a camp/school family without a user ID and password? Call the Shaare Emeth office for help and ask for Shandi, 314-569-0010. All donations of $10 or more will be printed in The Bulletin; please allow 10 to 13 weeks during summer months and five to nine weeks during non-summer months.

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TributesDan Broida

Roma WittcoffElaine Edelman

Edelman FamilyEdward H. Fagan

Sheila CohenIrven Hammerman

Gail & Charles EisenkramerElizabeth Lustgarten

Dale & Gene CornMadelyn and Hyme Mendell

Ellen & Larry PaskarMoe and Doe Mestman

Reecie & Gary MestmanGertrude Blumoff, Robert Blumoff and Ben Fixman

Elaine FixmanElmer Rosen

Edelman FamilyMelvin S. Weinberg, Lily Ann Jaffie and Barry Craig Fendelman

Marilyn Weinberg

CANTOR’S SPECIAL FUND IN APPRECIATION OF Cantor Warner for helping prepare Summer Levin to become a Bat Mitzvah

Cindy & David LevinCantor Warner for the funeral

Irving Cassel & FamilyIN MEMORY OF Manuel Barth

Nan & Alan Barth & Nona BarthElaine DeWoskin Glassman

Steven UngarLisa Spector

Gail Grosman

2018 BEMA FLOWER FUND IN HONOR OF Norah Gross becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Stephanie & Geoffrey GrossElizabeth Meyer on her birthday

Mark MargoliesIN MEMORY OF Mildred Lippman and Harold Zager

Suzanne & Bill BiermanTom Krakover

Karin KrakoverNathan Prywitch

Mark MargoliesMarvin Sher

Sandy Sher & FamilyMichael Tucker

Beth & Robert TuckerIrving Winter

Maxine & Frank Gilner

AL AND EVA FLEISCHER HEALING FUND IN HONOR OF Susan Fadem for a speedy recovery

B’Yachad Rosh Chodesh GroupJerry Sandmel for a speedy recovery

Barbara Victor

ALBERT AND RUTH KOPOLOW BEAUTIFICATION FUND IN MEMORY OF Paula and Ludwig Michel

Peggy & Alan Schaffer

AUDREY MONTAGUE PRESCHOOL OPERATIONS ENHANCEMENT FUND IN HONOR OF Joy and Jay Liss receiving the Shaare Emeth Harris Frank Community Service Award

Linda VesperStan Shanker receiving the Shaare Emeth Tzedek Award

Linda Vesper

BROCKMAN-SIEGELMAN GEMILUT HASADIM FUND IN HONOR OF Sharon and Alan Weissman on their 50th anniversary

Lee & Mark ScissorsIN MEMORY OF Helen and Oscar Brockman, Evelyn and Sidney Goldberg, Wilma and Caroline Siegelman, and George Siegelman

Ronnie & Allen BrockmanJosephine Cassel

Lucille Goffstein

LIBRARY FUND IN MEMORY OF Marvin Kasnetz

Jackie Kasnetz & FamilyPaul Prywitch

Shirley & Marvin Prywitch

DONNA MEYERS CHILDREN’S BOOK NOOK FUND IN HONOR OF Judy Kolker on her special birthday

Marilyn & Gary Ratkin

DOROTHY LEVITT/BIRDIE FURSTENBERG SUPPORT STAFF PENSION FUND IN HONOR OF Joy and Jay Liss receiving the Shaare Emeth Harris Frank Community Service Award

Nancy Wolf & Family

ESTELLE & ED FISCHER CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN HONOR OF Gil Gans on his special birthday

Roxann GreenbergIN MEMORY OF Ida Rodriguez

Amy Fischer

EUNICE B. MANN JEWISH EDUCATION FUND IN MEMORY OF Rosalind Neuman

Leanne & Harvey Schneider

GOLDBERG CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF Mildred Goldberg

Richard F. Meldrum

HARRY & LUCILLE MIDOWS RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND IN HONOR OF Larry Midows on his special birthday

Lucille Midows

HARVEY & LEANNE SCHNEIDER INTERFAITH FORUM IN HONOR OF Stan Shanker

Leanne & Harvey Schneider

IDA & HARRIS KRAMER SOCIAL ACTION FUND IN HONOR OF Melanie Gunn on her marriage

Inge & Mort SecterStan Shanker receiving the Shaare Emeth Tzedek Award

Harriet & Jeffrey Kopolow; Susie & Leon Kravetz; Marcia & Carl Moskowitz; Marilyn & Gary Ratkin

IN MEMORY OF Marsha Schwesig

Jennifer Schwesig & Kevin Mellick

IDA STACK SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN HONOR OF Bud Blank on his special birthday

Carole & Jay Goldstein

RABBI JEFFREY B. STIFFMAN LECTURE FUND IN HONOR OF Rabbi Goldstein receiving the NCJW Hannah G. Solomon Founder’s Award and Lila Hope Goldstein becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Ellen BluestoneIN MEMORY OF Clara Cytron

Ellen Bluestone

KATHY & MARTY ZIGLER FUND FOR ENRICHMENT OF PRESCHOOL TEACHERS IN MEMORY OF Marty Zigler

Bonnie & Steve Rosen

LISA’S STAR FUND FOR CAMP EMETH IN HONOR OF Lila Hope Goldstein becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Lois Sher

MANN FAMILY HUNGER FUND IN MEMORY OF Jessica Reif

Ann & Fred Reif

MARSHALL WEISMAN FUND FOR PRESCHOOL SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN IN MEMORY OF Eli Abeles and Clara Cytron

Susie, Jeff, Haley, Josh & Matthew Horowitz

Maxine Bamberger Roxanne & Gene Weisman & Michelle Rappaport

MAX & BERNICE BABCHICK JEWISH FAMILY INVOLVEMENT FUND IN MEMORY OF Bernice and Max Babchick and Mark Babchick

Nancy Bormaster

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TributesMICAH DAVIS MEMORIAL FUND IN HONOR OF Grandson of Sally and Kenny Katzif becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Susie & Leon KravetzMariann Baker receiving the Ageless Award

Pam & Norman DavisStan Shanker receiving the Shaare Emeth Tzedek Award

Pam & Norman DavisIN MEMORY OF Micah Davis

Norman Davis; Andy & Stan Shanker

MICHAEL MATLOF FUND FOR HOMEBOUND SERVICES IN APPRECIATION OF Streaming services during the High Holidays and Shabbat

Sheila CohenIN HONOR OF Stan Shanker receiving the Shaare Emeth Tzedek Award

Diane & David FreymanIN MEMORY OF David Katz

Shirley Cohen

OPERATIONS ENHANCEMENT FUND A DONATION

Book Babes Book ClubIN HONOR OF Jan Gale for a speedy recovery

Muriel & Marvin BeckermanLila Hope Goldstein becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Mona & Larry Swedroe

Rabbi Goldstein receiving the NCJW Hannah G. Solomon Founder’s Award

Maxine & Alan Friedman; Mona & Larry Swedroe

Joy and Jay Liss for receiving the Shaare Emeth Harris Frank Community Service Award

Sandra & Geoffrey EngberIN MEMORY OF Alan Brodden

Maxine & Gilbert Spieldoch, Jr.Morris Edelman

Edelman FamilyEsther and Irving Friedman, Mildred and George Charnas, and Michael Carter Friedman

Maxine & Alan FriedmanSophia Levy

Eleanor LevySolomon Muller

Rina J. & Paul B. KenkelMarcella Segall

Segall FamilyPhyllis Yaro

Maxine Schwartz Spieldoch

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND IN HONOR OF Barb and David Furman on the marriage of their daughter

Ava & Steve SchwedtIN MEMORY OF Irven Hammerman

Ava & Steve SchwedtEsther Wiesman

Alison & Irvin Wiesman

ROBERT J. SIEGEL SETYG PROGRAM FUND IN MEMORY OF Irven Hammerman

Patti & Dr. Bruce GarberMarla Scissors

Sheila Cohen

SADIE AND SIDNEY S. COHEN MUSIC FUND IN MEMORY OF Orville Johnson

Suzanne & Bill Bierman

SAM & GOLDYE ROSEN MUSIC FUND IN MEMORY OF Joseph Shapiro

Doron Shapiro

SAM I. GOLMAN ISRAEL FUND IN MEMORY OF Ida Kirshon

Kenneth E. Levin

JOAN AND HARRY SELTZER FAMILY FUND FOR IMPROVING WOMEN’S LIVES IN HONOR OF Birth of Riley Peyton Hoffman

Joan & Harry Seltzer; Joy Seltzer & Wayne Hoffman

Lila Hope Goldstein becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Joy Seltzer & Wayne Hoffman; Joan & Harry Seltzer

Dede Seltzer and Harry Seltzer on their birthdays

Joan & Harry Seltzer

SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL FUND IN HONOR OF Myron Holtzman on being named to the St. Louis Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

Barbara & David VictorRoad cleanup sign memorializing Michael Worth

Carol & Bill Pomerantz

IN MEMORY OF Eli Abeles

Lindsey & Brian Glass

SISTERHOOD WOMEN’S PROGRAMMING FUND IN HONOR OF Birth of Tobey Patrick Meyer

Jerri & Bill LivingstonIN MEMORY OF Bob Cohn and Sadie Cohn

Ruth Cohn

DR. STANLEY B. LYSS ADULT EDUCATION FUND IN APPRECIATION OF Rabbis Bennett, Goldstein and Zinn and Cantor Warner during the High Holidays

Lynn & Dr. Carl LyssIN MEMORY OF Alan Brodden, Irven Hammerman, Rosalind Neuman and Harriet Shapiro

Lynn & Dr. Carl Lyss

TEMPLE ENDOWMENT FUND IN APPRECIATION OF Rabbi Bennett for providing comfort to the family of Irven Hammerman

Marlene & Harley HammermanIN HONOR OF Joy and Jay Liss receiving the Shaare Emeth Harris Frank Community Service Award

Leanne & Harvey Schneider; Carl & Joann Bianco; Marcia & Carl Moskowitz

WILLIAM SELTZER OLDER ADULT FUND IN MEMORY OF Sarah Kolker and Capt. Lester C. Soldz

Judy & Stanley Kolker

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