Shabbat Candle Lighting – 6:42 pm Shabbat Ends – 7:39 pm According to myzmanim.com
Shabbat Parshat Ki Tavo
Kabbalat Shabbat - 6:42 pm Shabbat Morning Services followed by Kiddush – 9:00 am Mincha, Seudah Shelishit, and Maariv - 6:27 pm
** NEW CLASS** Join Rabbi Finkelstein at Seudah Shelishit as we go through Shemonah Perakim, Rambam’s introduction to Pirkei Avot, where he describes the important values through which we should live our lives.
NEXT Saturday, September 28 at 11:00pm - Selichot
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!
Bais Abe Community News
Rabbi Finkelstein's Office Hours Rabbi Finkelstein will have open office hours on Mondays from 1-3pm, Wednesdays, from 9am-12pm, and Thursdays from 12-3pm. Come say hi and chat! If you have any questions, or would like to speak further, feel free to reach out, rabbifinkelstein@baisabe.com.
Thank you to Nathan Waldman for making cholent this week!
Shabbat Services on the First Floor To make Bais Abe's services more accessible to all, Shabbat services will be held downstairs on the second Shabbat of the month. The schedule for the remainder of 2024 is:
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.
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 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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St. Louis Jewish Community News and Messages
Opportunity to Help University City Family Earlier this week, Ashleigh Selmon was tragically killed by a stray bullet in University City. She leaves behind a 7-year-old son and a 10-year-old daughter. The University City Police Department is requesting donations of clothes (new or good quality used), toiletries, toys, and gift cards to help support the family during this challenging time. Collection boxes are available at Bais Abe, Chabad WashU, Chabad of Greater St. Louis, and other locations throughout the community, or, you may deliver the items directly to the police station. It is a Kiddush Hashem to participate. Q's? Contact Rabbi H. Novack, rabbi@chabadwashu.org.
"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 .
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.
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
