21 June 2025 - 25 Sivan 5785 Shabbat Candle Lighting–8:11 pm Shabbat Ends–9:18 pm According to myzmanim.com Shabbat - Parshat Shelach Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat-7:00 pm Shabbat Morning Services followed by Kiddush–9:00 am Mincha, Seudah Shelishit, Pirke Avot, and Maariv-7:56 pm Next Week: Kiddush Lunch sponsored by an anonymous donor
Upcoming Events (click on the images to visit the website)
Thank you to all who participated in the 131st Celebration and Installation of Rabbi Finkelstein! We had a beautiful, amazing installation and celebration this past Tuesday evening. Thank you to all who made it possible and participated. And thanks to your generosity, we've surpassed the $36,000 fundraising goal for Bais Abe's Spring Into Action Campaign!
We're so grateful for the support this community has shown. It truly reflects the heart, strength, and shared commitment that make our community so special. But our story doesn't end here.
Some community members haven't had a chance to give yet, and we want to make sure everyone knows: your gift is still welcome and very much appreciated. Rather than setting a new goal, we're inviting you to help answer a different question: How much can our community accomplish together?
If you haven't contributed yet, there's still time to be part of this meaningful effort. If you've already contributed, thank you for helping us get here (and if you feel moved to give again, your support is always welcomed.)
Let's see what we can create... beyond expectations!
Pirkei Avot Study Shabbat afternoons at Seudah Shelishit (Note new place and time)
Join Rabbi Finkelstein for a Shabbat afternoon study of Pirkei Avot, using Rabbi Dr. Binyamin Lau's, The Sages, as a guide.
Weekly Haftarah Class Shabbat afternoons at Seudah Shelishit
Join Rabbi Finkelstein for a weekly study of the Haftarah.
Jewish History Through Its Great Religious Leaders Sundays at 9:15AM - in person and on Zoom
The class is currently discussing Rabbi Yehuda Amital. Every Sunday morning, join Rabbi Finkelstein as we journey through the great 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 morehere.
*If you would like to study a different topic, or in a smaller group, please feel free to reach out to set up an individual chevruta.*
Bais Abe Community News
Volunteers Needed for Bais Abe Garden Are you a master gardener? Or a novice to the gardening world who would like to learn more? Either way, we need your help! All you need is an interest in jumping in to help with weeding, trimming, and planting in the Bais Abe garden. No prior experience is necessary, and we can help everyone interested in finding a task that suits them. Please be in touch with Rebecca Swartz or the Bais Abe office if you would like to help!
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 2025 is: June 14 July 12 August 9 September 13 October 11 November 8 December 13
Security at Bais Abe We are in regular communication with Scott Biondo, Community Security Director at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, as well as with University City Police and other resources to make sure our security protocols are up to date.
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.
Sign Up for Perek 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 group has now completed Psalms and has transitioned to the Book of Yeshayahu (Isaiah). If you would like to join this group and learn more about Yeshayahu, 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.
Let Your Old Car Benefit Bais Abe! Do you have an old car that you thinking about donating? Let your donation benefit Bais Abe! Contact Ruth in the office or visit the website, https://careasy.org/bais-abraham-congregation, to find out more information.
Reminders
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 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
