Moadim L'Simcha! Shabbat - Chol HaMoed Sukkot October 11, 2025 - 19 Tishrei 5786 Shabbat Candle Lighting– 6:11 pm Shabbat Ends– 7:08 pm According to myzmanim.com
Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat - 6:11 pm Shabbat Morning Services followed by Lunchish - 9:00 am Mincha/Seudah Shelishit/Haftarah Study & Maariv- 5:56 pm
Services are on the first floor this week. Thank you to Paula Lemerman & Stewart Shilcrat for sponsoring a lunchish in the sukkah following services. Additionally, thank you to an anonymous donor for sponsoring a meat cholent.
THIS SUNDAY: Hoshana Rabba Night of Learning
Upcoming Events (click on the images to visit the website)
*The "Shofar" is now available online here.* Bais Abraham Schedule of Services-High Holidays 5786-2025
Notes for Simchat Torah *Please note that to ensure a family friendly atmosphere, no alcohol will be allowed on synagogue grounds this year. *There will be a Women's Torah reading on Simchat Torah morning. If you would like to be involved, please contact the shul office. All women are invited to attend! *There will be a Kiddush Lunch sponsored by Rabbi Eliezer Finkelstein & Danya Bocarsly.
Learning Opportunities with Rabbi Finkelstein Weekly Haftarah Class Shabbat afternoons at Seudah Shelishit
Join Rabbi Finkelstein for a weekly study of the Haftarah.
*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
Mazal Tov again to Leora & Sam Balinsky-Glauber and their family on the recent birth of a baby boy! Please see below for information on the bris. Additionally, if you would like to help provide a meal for the family, visit the website here or be in touch with the shul office for assistance.
May baby boy grow to Torah, Chupah, and Maasim Tovim!
- Thank you to Alice Thomas for repairing the Torah mantle! - Thank you to the amazing sukkah builders and decorators: Dan Vianello, Joey Vianello, Callie Vianello, Mike Richter, Nathan Waldman, Rabbi Eli Finkelstein, Yair Finkelstein, Nani Finkelstein, and David Picker! - Thank you to Stu Klamen for making the meat cholent this week, and to Abby Goldberg and her volunteers for preparing the lunchish!
Volunteers Needed! 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!
Cooking: Do you like to cook or bake? Or are you interested in learning more? Come help prep, cook, and bake for Kiddushes and events at shul! Be in touch with Abbyfor more information.
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
Thank you to Stewart Shilcrat & Paula Lemerman for sponsoring lunchishes on these Shabbatot!
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. Rabbi Finkelstein's Perek of the Day WhatsApp group has transitioned to join the 929 cycle of Tanach. We just started Bereishit this week. To join, please click here .
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
