Shabbat Candle Lighting – 6:53 pm Shabbat Ends – 7:50 pm According to myzmanim.com
Shabbat Parshat Ki Tetze
Kabbalat Shabbat - 6:53 pm Shabbat Morning Services followed by Lunchish – 9:00 am Shabbat services will be held on the first floor this week.
Kiddush Lunchish sponsored by the Kranzberg family in memory of Vivian Kranzberg z"l
Mincha, Seudah Shelishit, and Maariv - 6:38 pm
Bais Abe Community News
Bais Abe's emails are being sent from a new source and have a slightly different look! Please let Ruth know if there are any issues or questions, and thank you for your patience as we work through any challenges.
Mazal Tov to Fawn Chapel & Alan Nemes on the birth of a granddaughter, Alia Sapphire. Proud parents are Casara Nemes & Jon Leiner.
Thank you to Nathan Waldman, Alice Thomas, Mike Gothard and Rebecca Swartz for coming out on Sunday to help with building and grounds items, as well as hauling items to the curb for bulk pick-up. Thank you as well to Elisha Dasenbrock for making this week's cholent.
This Shabbat, September 14th - Services on the First Floor To make Bais Abe's services more accessible to all, Shabbat services will be held on the first floor this weekend. We hope you will join us for davening and a light Kiddish lunch sponsored by the Kranzberg family in memory of Vivian Kranzberg, z"l.
Moving forward, Shabbat services will be held downstairs on the second Shabbat of the month. The schedule for the remainder of 2024 is:
September 14 October 19 (third week due to Chagim) November 9 December 14
Bais Abe Minyanim We need your help to strengthen Bais Abe's minyanim. For information on Friday night services, please be in touch with Greg Storch. For Monday and Thursday Shacharit minyanim (and to be added to a minyan WhatsApp group), please be in touch with Alan Nemes.
And join us this Sunday for Shacharit at 8am followed by Rabbi Finkelstein's class, "Jewish History Through Its Great Religious Leaders." See more below in upcoming events!
Sign Ups For High Holiday Childcare and Lulav and Etrog Bais Abe is thrilled to offer childcare, by trained early childhood educators, for children 0-5 on Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. Please click on the image below for more information. Advance sign-ups are required. Let Ruth know if there are any questions or issues. The deadline to sign up is September 26.
Additionally, it is now time to order your lulav and etrog for Sukkot! Please click on the image below to place your order, or be in touch with Ruth. The deadline to order is September 27.
Save the date for Sukkah building on Sunday, October 13!
The Women's Tefillah Group will meet on Simchat Torah. If you are interested in reading Torah or helping organize in some way, please be in touch with Ruth in the office.
Update Your Info in the Bais Abe Directory Did you know that Bais Abe members have access to an online shul directory? View and edit your listing by singing in to your Bais Abe account; directions can be found here. After you log in, you can click on "My Account" and view and/or edit your directory entry. You can also upload a photo so that everyone can put faces with names. This will also help Rabbi Finkelstein as he gets to know everyone! Please be in touch with Ruth if you have any questions about logging in to your account and making updates.
Sign Up for Coffee with Rabbi Finkelstein! Meet with Rabbi Finkelstein one-on-one, to introduce yourself and to share with him any thoughts about the shul, Judaism, or just about anything. Meetings can occur in the shul, at a local coffee shop, or even on Zoom. Sign up for a meeting here. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at rabbifinkelstein@baisabe.com.
Sign Up for Psalm of the Day WhatsApp Group In the aftermath of the attacks on October 7th, Rabbi Finkelstein started a Psalm of the Day WhatsApp group for his shul in Baltimore, so that people could find a time during the day to focus our minds and hearts into meaningful prayer through the Book of Psalms. The Whatsapp Group just began its third cycle of Psalms, so if you would like to join this group and learn more about the Book of Psalms, please joinhere.
Bais Abe Stands With Israel We are brokenhearted and devastated over current events in Israel. We stand with our brothers and sisters during these unprecedented times. We have created a page of some resources on our website. The Jewish Federation of St. Louis also has a comprehensive resource page here.
Please refrain from wearing perfume/cologne in the synagogue because some of our members are highly allergic. If you inadvertently arrive at the shul wearing any scents, please wash them off. Thank you.
Please be sure to close any windows you open before you leave the building.
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Bais Abe Upcoming Events Click on the images below to learn more and register!
NEW CLASSES - It's not too late to join!
Jewish History Through Its Great Religious Leaders Sundays at 9:15AM - in person and on Zoom
Every Sunday morning, join Rabbi Finkelstein as we journey through the great Done religious leaders of Jewish History, and look at how history shaped them, and was shaped by them. We will be learning in installments of four weeks for each figure. Find out more here.
Halachah with Chacham Ovadya Yosef Thursdays at 7:00PM - in person and on Zoom
Every Thursday night, join Rabbi Finkelstein as we learn halacha, Jewish law, by following the framework as set up by Rav Ovadya Yosef in his work of responsa, Yabia Omer. Find out more here.
Join Bais Abe at Sababa! Volunteer for a shift at our table here , and click on the image below to learn more about Sababa more broadlyl!
St. Louis Jewish Community News and Messages
"One People, One Heart: Optimism in a World of Uncertainty" Sunday, September 22 7:00 - 8:30 pm (free & in person at The J)
Join us for an inspiring evening with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, a bestselling author, thinker, and educator. Through his engaging storytelling and deep wisdom, you'll learn ways to navigate life's complexities with resilience and hope. This transformative experience promises to uplift your spirit and empower you to face the new year with renewed strength and intentional optimism.
Organized by the St. Louis Chabad Centers and co-sponsored by Jewish Federation of St. Louis, The J, and Mirowitz Center. Register here .
The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry Needs Our Help Please help the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry by donating money or donating food. Below are some suggestions for food items the pantry needs: canned beef stew and canned chicken; peanut butter & jelly; dry spaghetti and spaghetti sauces; Kosher non-perishable foods; hot and cold cereals (please avoid sugary cereals); canned vegetables (e.g. corn, green beans, peas, carrots); healthy snacks; and personal care items such as Kleenex, Diapers, and Hand Lotion. Currently, the need is great so please help in any way you can. Thank you. For further information, please contact Louise Levine, 314 368 5902.
Aprons for Sale Bais Abe's dear friend, Berta Goldgaber has a number of aprons available for purchase. She has generously offered to donate a percentage of each sale to Bais Abe. The deli apron is $28 and the other aprons are each $20. For more information and for pictures, email Berta at Berta fabricart18@aol.com.
MIKVAH CAMPAIGN The mikvah is in significant need of funds and must raise at least $75,000 to cover urgent repair expenses. We are currently a third of the way to our goal. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to help sustain our mikvaot. Online at STLMikvah.org/donate or send a check payable to Taharath Israel of St. Louis, 4 Millstone Campus Drive, 63146.
STEAM Studio at Mirowitz - Sunday, September 15, 9:30am-11:00am You and your young adventurer (ages 3-5) are invited to take a dive with us into a morning of deep sea STEAM! Together, you’ll float through stations that activate your child’s critical thinking skills and creativity. The program will be on Sunday, September 15 from 9:30am-11:00am at Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School 348 South Mason Road (at the corner of Mason and Conway roads). For more info and to RSVP, visit the website or email: Abbi at amarks-mazur@mirowitz.org.Free underwater explorer kit to the first 50 families to RSVP.
Bais Abraham Congregation Office Hours: 6910 Delmar Blvd. Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm University City, MO 63130 Friday: Closed Phone: 314.721.3030 Email: office@baisabe.com
