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המקֹור
THE SOURCE
Congregation Achdut Yisroel
October
Established in St. Louis in 1837
2018/5779
First Jewish Congregation
Volume XCVIII No. 2
West of the Mississippi River
Chai Society Honors
United Hebrew Annual Event
Shabbat at UH We’re excited to begin planning our
Friday, October 5 - 27 Tishrei 5779 Cuatro De Mayo celebration and fundraiser
5:45 p.m. – Shabbat Nosh
6:30 p.m. – Rock Shabbat Service
Children’s Birthday Blessings
(similar to last year’s Derby-themed event).
Saturday, October 6
In order to make this a success, we need your
9:00 a.m. – Torah Study
10:30 a.m. – Shabbat Morning Service help! There will be many opportunities to get
Friday, October 12 - 4 Cheshvan 5779 involved, big and small. Please contact
5:45 p.m. – Shabbat Nosh
6:30 p.m. – Shabbat Service Judy Babitz (judybabitz@aol.com) if you are
and Installation of Rabbi Adam Bellows
7:30 p.m.— Dessert Reception interested in being a part of our committee
Saturday, October 13 or participating in any way.
9:00 a.m. – Torah Study
9:00 a.m. – Bat Mitzvah of Zoe Snitzer
Daughter of Brad and Amy Snitzer
11:00 a.m. – Bar Mitzvah of Zachary Skolnick
Son of Andrew and Shanda Skolnick
Friday, October 19 - 11 Cheshvan 5779
5:45 p.m. – Shabbat Nosh
6:30 p.m. – Shabbat Service
7:30 p.m.— “Baker’s Delight” Oneg
Adult Birthday & Anniversary Blessings
Saturday, October 20
9:00 a.m. – Torah Study
10:30 a.m. – Bat Mitzvah of Katie Wallace
Daughter of David and Melissa Wallace
Friday, October 26– 18 Cheshvan 5779
5:45 p.m. – Shabbat Nosh
6:30 p.m. – Shabbat Service
Saturday, October 27
9:00 a.m. – Tot Shabbat
9:00 a.m. – Torah Study
10:30 a.m. – Shabbat Morning Service
2 October 2018
Clergy Reflections
Rabbi Adam Bellows
As we near the end of the Torah We Jews are told to help the foreigner because we were
before immediately restarting it on foreigners in the Land of Egypt. Over and over again, God
Simchat Torah, we come across an reminds us of this fact. Over and over again, we are urged
important Jewish message: “My father to help immigrants and refugees in the Torah. And toward
was a [wandering] fugitive Aramean. the end of the Torah, God goes so far as to command us to
He went down to Egypt with meager recite that our ancestors were wandering Arameans every
numbers and sojourned there; but time offer we our first fruits of the season to the priests.
there he became a great and very
populous nation. The Egyptians dealt I pray our community will continue to find ways to help
harshly with us and oppressed us; struggling immigrant populations seeking the same
they imposed heavy labor upon us. We cried to the opportunities our ancestors sought. May we embrace each
Eternal, the God of our fathers, and the Eternal heard our person-in-need with open arms. May we remember God’s
plea and saw our plight, our misery, and our oppression. charge for Jews to be a light unto the nations. And may
The Eternal freed us from Egypt by a mighty hand, by an people like Graciela continue to find hope and, indeed,
outstretched arm and awesome power, and by signs and help from our community.
portents. God brought us to this place and gave us this
land, a land flowing with milk and honey. Wherefore I now
bring the first fruits of the soil which You, O Eternal, have
given me” (Deut 26:5-10).
The following is not found in the Torah, yet carries the
same message: “My father was a bracero [a Mexican
Shabbat Lunch ‘n’ Learn: The Jewish
immigrant admitted to the US, especially for labor work]. Experience in Ancient Alexandria, Egypt –
He suffered a lot. He was far from his family in Mexico but A Historical Reboot.
convinced a good religious man to build a home for his Saturdays, October 20-November 10
family and brought his family home to the United States. 12:00 p.m. Bring your own lunch
Years later, my mother cleaned others people’s homes and 12:30 p.m. Class begins
ironed other people’s clothes: neighbors’ homes and
clothes, in a middle class neighborhood in a home my There was a four-hundred-year span when the Jews of
father purchased. I stand proud every day because of ancient Alexandria, Egypt enjoyed relative security and
them. I am proud to be an immigrant” (Graciela, Los Angeles, autonomy. During this time, Alexandria hosted the
myimmigrantstory.com) world’s deepest and most dynamic thinkers, scientists and
inventors. Arguably the center of the literary and scientific
Today, most American Jews were born and raised in this world (outpacing Athens, Greece) Alexandria also rose to
country, but how quickly we forget that only a generation become the business mecca of the Mediterranean, and by
or so ago, Jews were the Other in the US. Even 50 years extension, the hub for culture, entertainment and
ago, in some areas, it was common to see signs on diversity – the likes of which the world had not seen
businesses that read, “No Jews, no dogs allowed.” before. Cantor Eichaker will present a four-week mini-
course tracing the Jewish life and living in Alexandria,
At the end of the Torah, we read the passage from Egypt (the first recorded city that “never slept”)
Deuteronomy to remind ourselves that we were once
wanderers. In fact, in almost every generation, our people RSVP to Esther Olson at eolson@unitedhebrew.org or
were nomadic wanderers, often expelled from the countries 314-469-0700 so that we may prepare the appropriate
in which we dwelt. materials.
There are so many other peoples today who do not feel
welcome. How quickly we forget that, excluding those
descended from Native tribes, every one of us is descended
from immigrants. How quickly racism, bigotry, and hate
has been allowed to gain prominence in the public sphere.
How quickly immigrant populations-in-need have become
the Other.
United Hebrew Congregation 3
President’s Message
David G. Rosenstock
Remarks from Rosh Hashanah universities and concert venues. What we have at United
Hebrew is as good as what we have seen in many US and
Hello, my name is David Rosenstock
world capitals.
and I am president of United Hebrew
Congregation. This is the first truth I wanted to emphasize: The current
offerings at United Hebrew are outstanding. Those of you
I have been advised by many that my
who attend and participate, I am sure would agree.
primary metric today is brevity, so I do
intend to be brief. The second truth is this: We live in the age of Facebook,
Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google. Technology and societal
Starting with a little St. Louis history… forces are causing virtually all organizations to adapt, to
One hundred years ago, in 1918, as WWI was winding
do things differently.
down, senior Rabbi Samuel Sale was leading Rosh Hashanah
services for the 32nd and final time at a St Louis reform We should not take for granted what we have or assume it
synagogue. (I did have to look that up by the way.) will always be here. For example, if any of you had chosen
to, you could have stayed at home last night, tuned in to
Fun fact, Rabbi Sale was my maternal great-great
our streaming service online, and also kept an eye on the
grandfather. He was my mother’s mother’s mother’s
Bears and the Packers football game at the same time. Not
father, to be more precise. And 61 years ago this month,
that I myself have ever done anything like that, but it
in 1957, my own father on Rosh Hashanah was on the
could be done. Scores or hundreds of people very well
bimah at the beginning of his rabbinic career as a student
could be watching this service now, online, streaming or
rabbi for another St. Louis Reform congregation. These
later, on demand. As the generations continue to age and
two, my great-great grandfather and my father each technologies improve, what will Rosh Hashanah and Yom
worked much harder, or at least in different ways, to earn
Kippur observance look like 15-20 years from now?
the right to address a St. Louis congregation on a Rosh
Hashanah morning. The first truth I mentioned is that our offerings at United
Hebrew are world class. We have rock stars in our midst,
Few who knew me as a teenager or as a young man would
literally and figuratively, and I encourage you as members
have predicted I would someday be a synagogue president,
to enjoy them. The second truth is that in the age of
but here I am. I will say I am honored to have been selected
Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google, things will
to serve United Hebrew in this way, and would like to
almost certainly change. “What we do and how we do it”
thank my family for their support, my United Hebrew
must evolve as well.
predecessors for their example and ongoing advice, the
current board and officers for their guidance and At United Hebrew, our past is legendary, our present is
commitment, and clergy and staff for their ongoing work, excellent, and largely because of the forces I mention, and
inspiration, and professionalism. similar to many other organizations, for-profit and non-
profit, the future is… uncertain.
A quick promotional announcement… I have been asked
by the Babitz family to ask that you to save the date of In the coming year I encourage you to join us in thinking
May 4, 2019. May 4 next year will be the night where we about how United Hebrew can and will continue to adapt
gather to celebrate many facets of United Hebrew. The in our changing world. Your officers, board, clergy, and
Babitz family has agreed to chair the event and they are staff discuss these matters—every day. If you have ideas,
starting quite early and covering many bases. This feel free to reach out to me or any other staff or board
celebration will be here at United Hebrew. May 4, 2019… member.
make a note. Yes, “May the fourth” was discussed (the
Star Wars angle), but the group I have been told has settled All this I offer in the spirit of Pirkei Avot, The Ethics of the
on a “Cuatro de Mayo” theme. So many good options. Fathers which I suggest should be the affirmation of all
temple lay leaders and temple members for that matter…
I would like to close with two items I believe to be true. It says, “We are not required to finish the work, and
neither are we free to desist from it.”
The first is this… Much of what we have in 2018 at United
Hebrew is world class. Our clergy, our speakers, the music, L’shana tovah. A good year to all of you. Thank you.
the administrative staff, the programming, the community,
the catering and the food, our building and property… all
of these are excellent.
My family and I have enjoyed music and dialogue all
across the country including at various prestigious
4 October 2018
Thank You for a Successful Shabbarbeque!
Our 2018 Welcome Home Shabbarbeque & 180th Birthday With Gratitude to the 79 Bakers, Decorators,
Celebration was a huge success, thanks to you!! We treated Dessert Platers and Event Volunteers*
more than 300 members and guests to a delicious picnic
Alyce Alter Arlene Goodman Alan Raymond
dinner, followed by a birthday cake oneg and more yummy Carolyn Altman Alan Gorman Charlotte Rosenblum
dessert treats. Many thanks to Debra Grund, our kitchen & Harvey Altman Shirley Gorman David Rosenstock
event-guru, her wonderful volunteer staff of chefs and kitchen Eva Ashner Ted Gottlieb Lisa Rosenstock
helpers, Cori Neidenberg and the UH office staff, our event Judy Babitz Elayne Grossberg Gloria Ruben
sponsors, all of the bakers who contributed a tasty array of Naomi Barasch David Halpern Eilene Schneiderman
Sheryl Bauer Myron Holtzman Dale Schwartz
desserts and ALL of our volunteers who decorated, plated Judy Berger Patti Hunt Sharon Silverman
desserts, served dinner and cleaned up afterward. We also Les Berger Bernie Kahn Teri Steinberg
appreciate all of the wonderful birthday gifts! Jan Boraz Ivy Klein Nancy Jo Sterneck
Stan Boraz Debra Klevens Abby Susman
Everyone had a great time at this annual event, hosted by Barry Brimer Zoe Klevens Jim Susman
the UH Membership Committee, chaired by Stan Bunsick and Bobbi Brimer Gail Kramer Deane Thompson
Stan Bunsick Phil Kramer Fancine Thompson
Myron Holtzman. Special thanks to Volunteer Coordinator, Sherri Daniel Sherilyn Krell Mike Ukman
Naomi Barasch. It was truly a terrific dinner, followed by a Yoni Danieli Fran Kunitz Richard Veden
great Shabbat service, and fun birthday celebration! Laura DeWoskin Ronnie Kunitz Linda Wallace
Dianne Elfenbein Linda Kusmer Barry Wallis
With Thanks to Our Generous Event Sponsors Regina Frederick Cheryl Lamprecht Mark Weber
UH Membership Committee Helene Frischer Mark Lebedun Suzy Weber
Phil Frischer Eileen Lesevoy Sara Weiss
UH Brotherhood David Glazer Barbara Melnik Barbara Williams
Women of UH Myra Glazer Myra Ozersky Mike Williams
The Cornfeld Family Fran Goldberg Thelma Peskind Leslie Yoffie
The Goldsmith Family Jerry Goldberg Robin Pevnick Candy Zemon
The “Shabbaters” Lexie Goldsmith Alan Prelutsky
Jamie Goldstein Stacey Prelutsky
And special thanks to all who generously provided “Birthday * Our apologies if you served in a volunteer capacity and your name
Gifts”: Shabbat Candles, Kiddush Wine and new chairs for does not appear on this list. It was an unintentional oversight. Please
the Spielberg Chapel. (See p. 16 for the complete list.) contact Lexie Goldsmith at lgoldsmit@aol.com, and your name will be
listed in the next issue.
United Hebrew Congregation 5
What’s Happening
UH Book Club: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee Matinee Film Series: Unfinished Song
Join us on Thursday, October 4 for a Join us on Wednesday, October 10 at
discussion of the book Pachinko by Min Jin 12 noon in the Messing Auditorium for
Lee. In this gorgeous, page-turning saga, the next program in our Wednesday
four generations of a poor Korean Matinee Film Series for the film
immigrant family fight to control their Unfinished Song starring Terence Stamp,
destiny in 20th-century Japan, exiled from Vanessa Redgrave and Gemma Arterton.
a home they never knew. In the early The film is about shy, grumpy Arthur
1900s, teenaged Sunja, the adored daughter who is reluctantly inspired by his
of a crippled fisherman, falls for a wealthy beloved wife Marion to join a highly
stranger at the seashore near her home in unconventional local choir. At odds with
Korea. He promises her the world, but when she discovers his son James, it is left to charismatic choir director Elizabeth
she is pregnant--and that her lover is married--she refuses to try and persuade Arthur that he can learn to embrace
to be bought. Instead, she accepts an offer of marriage from life. Arthur must confront the undercurrents of his own
a gentle, sickly minister passing through on his way to grumbling persona as he embarks on a hilarious, life-
Japan. But her decision to abandon her home, and to reject affirming journey of musical self-discovery.
her son's powerful father, sets off a dramatic saga that will
echo down through the generations. (Synopsis from Lunch, preceding the film will include a chicken drummies
Amazon.com) bar with a variety of sauces, roasted vegetable medley,
salad, rolls, dessert and popcorn. Cost is $10 for everyone
Upcoming Books: (members & non-members).
November 1: Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
December 6: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng To RSVP, send a check payable to United Hebrew Congregation,
January 3: Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld Attn: Senior Programs, 13788 Conway Road, St. Louis, MO
63141, by Friday, October 5. For more information, call
You can join us for just one session if you like a specific Angie Klenke at 314-434-3404.
book or come to all of the sessions. There is no long-term
commitment necessary. RSVP to Angie Klenke at 314-434-3404
so we know how many people to expect. Chair Exercise Class with Joyce Hochberg
Join us on Mondays, November 5 and 19 at 2:30 p.m. in
the Spielberg Chapel for an exciting and fun 50-minute
Senior Program: Know Before You Vote movement class with Joyce Hochberg, who will lead an
Please join United Hebrew, Shaare Emeth, Temple Israel EASY and safe chair exercise routine to upbeat music.
and Temple Emanuel for a Senior Lunch program at Chair exercises will include arm movements, marching in
Temple Israel on Monday, October 22 at 12 noon. We place and relaxing stretching. No experience is necessary,
will learn about the current issues that will be on the just come in comfortable, easy moving clothes and closed-
November ballot. toe shoes. There will be light snacks and refreshments
following the exercise. As always, please check with your
Lunch prior to the program will be “Breakfast for Lunch” physician before exercising. You are strongly encouraged
and include spinach and feta or artichoke and parmesan to bring one or two-pound free weights to increase
quiche, hash browns, waffles, fruit salad and assorted pastries resistance. RSVP to Angie Klenke at to 314-434-3404.
for dessert. Please let us know which quiche you would
like when registering.
UH Brotherhood Upcoming Events
The cost to attend is $10 per person. To RSVP, send a
SAVE THE DATE
check made payable to Temple Israel by Friday, October
St. Louis Metro Brotherhood Poker Night
12 to Temple Israel, Attn: Lisa Hirshberg, #1 Rabbi Alvan
Sunday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m. Location TBD. For more
D. Rubin Drive, St. Louis, MO 63141. You may also pay at
information and to RSVP contact Ted Gottlieb at
the door if you have called in advance. Check or Cash only.
tedgottlieb@gmail.com
Call Lisa Hirshberg at Temple Israel 314-432-8050 ext.
204. Complimentary valet parking.
Brotherhood Fundraiser: Mouse Races
This program is made possible through a grant from The Nathan Saturday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m. Look for more details
Kahn-Ernestine Kahn-Charles Kahn Foundation of Congregation Tem- coming soon!
ple Israel and the Women’s Auxiliary Foundation for the Jewish Aged.
6 October 2018
What’s Happening
Backpack Buddies: Back to School Adult Education Opportunities
Thank you so much to everyone who made food and
Shabbat Morning Torah Study Cantor and Rabbis
monetary donations to Backpack Buddies during the
Saturday mornings (Spielberg Chapel) 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
month of September and for your donations during our Sustenance for the mind and body are ever-present at our Shabbat morning
High Holy Day Food Drive. We appreciate your continued Torah study sessions. No prior knowledge of the Torah portion or ability to
support for this wonderful program. This month we are in read Hebrew is necessary. Each week we will explore the portion for that
Shabbat and discover intricacies of the text, discuss lessons for our lives today,
need of canned fruit and vegetables. Please bring your and wrestle with questions. Breakfast is served at 8:45 a.m.
donations to UH and put in one of the large red bins in the
Date Torah Portion Triennial Cycle Verses
chapel lobby or in the school wing. If you would like to October 6 Beresheit Genesis 2:4 - 4:26
make a monetary donation you may do so on the UH October 13 Noach Genesis 8:15 - 10:32
website, www.unitedhebrew.org, or by mailing in a check October 20 Lech Lecha Genesis 14:1 - 15:21
October 27 Vayeira Genesis 19:1 - 20:18
made payable to United Hebrew and mark that it is for
Backpack Buddies. For more information, please contact Amateurs of the Great Assembly Cantor Eichaker
Cori Neidenberg at cneidenberg@unitedhebrew.org or Thursdays (Library) 11:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
314-434-3404. Discuss topics of Jewish content with Cantor Eichaker at this dynamic round
table. Currently we are using the 2nd Jewish Book of Why.
Jews Walking For a Cure Jewish Book of Why Learning Session Rabbi Rosenberg
2nd Wednesday of Every Month 10:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Join the St. Louis Jewish Rabbi Rosenberg will teach these sessions that explore many different aspects
Community as we walk of Judaism based on the book of the same title.
together in the 2018 Walk
to End Alzheimer’s on Talmud Study Group Rabbi Bellows
Sunday, October 28. 3rd Tuesday of Every Month 10:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
NEW! Beginning October 16. Rabbi Bellows leads a study group exploring
Registration at 1 p.m. many aspects of the Talmud.
Pre-Ceremony Entertainment at 1:30 p.m.
Ceremony at 2:00 p.m. Women’s Study Group Rabbi Rosenberg
Walk at 2:30 p.m. 4th Tuesday of Every Month 10:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Rabbi Rosenberg leads a monthly study group exploring more than 100 women
For additional information and to register to walk with us of the Bible.
visit: http://bit.ly/Jewswalkingforacure.
Shabbat Lunch ‘N’ Learn Cantor Eichaker
Saturdays, October 20 - November 10 12:30 p.m.
Civil Discourse: Current Issues Discussion Group Cantor Eichaker teaches The Jewish Experience in Ancient Alexandria, Egypt—
Save the date for our first Civil Discourse Session of the A Historical Reboot (See description on page 3)
year. Sunday, November 11 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Beginning Adult Hebrew Rabbi Bellows
Spielberg Chapel. Additional information coming in Sundays beginning November 4 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
November’s issue of HaMakor. Rabbi Bellows begins a new Adult Hebrew course. All ages are welcome.
Cost is $25 for the textbook. Register by October 25 to Esther Olson
at eolson@unitedhebrew.org or 314-469-0700.
Intermediate Adult Hebrew Rabbi Bellows
Join us for our first Thursdays beginning October 11 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Women’s program of the Rabbi Bellows will continue the Intermediate Adult Hebrew course.
year for an evening of Class will continue with the books they previously used.
Bunko. No experience
necessary. Bring your
girlfriends and come Beginning Adult Hebrew
have fun! with Rabbi Bellows
Sundays from 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 11th Beginning November 4
7 :00 p.m.
In the Jablon Youth Lounge Rabbi Bellows begins a new Adult
Hebrew course. All ages are welcome.
Cost is $18, includes game, prizes and snacks! Cost is $25 for the textbook. RSVP by
RSVP by Monday, October 8th to Angie Klenke at October 25 to Esther Olson at eolson@unitedhebrew.org
314-434-3404 or aklenke@unitedhebrew.org
United Hebrew Congregation 7
What’s Happening
Volunteer of the Month Jewish Seniors on the Move
United Hebrew Congregation's top Missouri State Penitentiary Tour
notch volunteer for the month is Dale and Museum
Schwartz. Dale volunteers in the kitchen, Tuesday, October 16, 2018
is the Building Committee Chair and is a
member of the UH Board of Trustees,
Join local Jewish Seniors on the Move
but his commitment to UH goes so
to tour the Missouri State Penitentiary
much further beyond these roles.
and Museum in Jefferson City, MO, which operated as a
As a third generation member of our prison from 1836 to 2004. Guests are guided through
congregation, it is natural for Dale to be totally involved Housing Unit 1 (Control Center) and A-Hall, the dungeon
and his recent retirement is a definite plus. He began cells, the Upper Yard, Housing Unit 3 and the gas chamber.
helping in the kitchen by plating cookies, moved to following Our guide will shed light on the history of both the prison
Debra’s recipes and now, she trusts him with almost any and the U.S. penal eras, including the prison’s famous
task knowing that he will make it perfect. His position as inmates, the Riot of 1954 and escape attempts.
Building Committee chair keeps him almost as busy as a
full time job ensuring that our facility is looking its finest. PLEASE NOTE: THIS TOUR IS NOT FOR EVERYONE. Due to
Dale took charge of renovations in the school wing, getting the size, historic nature and character of the Missouri
new carpet and paint, a source of pride for our staff and State Penitentiary site, this tour involves significant
school families. amounts of walking and standing. There is a waiver that
needs to be signed prior to departure. You should have
Dale gauges volunteering by three categories, need, received it in the mailing. You may also download it on our
appreciation and fun. Dale has many connections website.
throughout the St. Louis community and relationships
with people across generations. All of these combined, Following our tour, we will proceed to Avenue HQ for a
makes Dale happy and eager to keep volunteering. United lunch buffet catered by Oscar’s Diner. Everyone will enjoy
Hebrew is thankful for all that Dale does for our congregation. green beans, mashed potatoes, salad, homemade rolls,
cobbler and sweet or unsweetened tea and lemonade.
Brought to you by the Volunteer Recognition Committee
Suggestions for future volunteers to be recognized can be sent to
There are three entrée choices:
Leslie Yoffie at busylab@gmail.com 1. Turkey
2. Gluten free turkey
3. Three-cheese tortellini (vegetarian)
Meeting: Congregation Temple Israel
#1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Drive, 63141
Check-in at 7:45 a.m., Busses depart at 8:15 a.m. and
return around 4:15 p.m.
Cost: $18.00 includes museum, lunch and round-trip
transportation. SPACE IS LIMITED TO 150 PARTICIPANTS
RSVP: To Angie Klenke at 314-434-3404 or online
www.unitedhebrew.org/seniorsonthemove.
Payment must be received with advance registration by
October 10, 2018. (Checks should be made payable to
United Hebrew.)
Jewish Seniors on the Move is a program where active St. Louis Jewish seniors
can enjoy day trips, tours, food and friends while exploring St. Louis! This
program is presented in partnership with Congregation Shaare Emeth,
Congregation Temple Israel and United Hebrew Congregation. This program
is made possible through a grant from the Nathan Kahn - Ernestine Kahn -
Charles Kahn Foundation of Congregation Temple Israel and the Women’s
Auxiliary Foundation for the Jewish Aged.
8 October 2018
Chai Society Honors
In 2015, United Hebrew Congregation created the Chai Society to honor those members who have made important
contributions to the life of our UH family. As we think about what it means to dedicate ourselves to working towards
the betterment of our community and world, at United Hebrew, we celebrate those who have dedicated themselves to
making our congregation a wonderful home and Jewish center.
Do you or someone you know fit this description?
We are accepting nominations for the 2019 Chai Society Honors. The criteria are simple. Tell us about someone, in
250 words or less, who best personifies what it means to contribute to the life of UH and/or the St. Louis Jewish
community, and would be a worthy role model to be emulated by others.
Please give consideration to:
• Longevity (long-term commitment to UH)
• Leadership (held leadership positions)
• Generosity (financial and time commitment to UH)
• Involvement (inside and outside of UH community)
There are two ways to nominate an individual or a couple:
1. Fill out the nomination form on the UH website, www.unitedhebrew.org (link found on our home page)
2. Mail in a nomination with the following information: Your name, the nominee(s)’ name and your written summary,
of 250 words or less, explaining why you think you or your nominee should be recognized to:
United Hebrew Congregation
Attn: Cori Neidenberg
13788 Conway Road
St. Louis, MO 63141
What characteristics and accomplishments are you looking for in a Chai Society recipient?
Chai Society recipients are role models who exemplify an extraordinary commitment to United Hebrew Congregation.
Past recipients come from all walks of life, but are united in their deep concern and love for the life (chai) of United
Hebrew. We seek to honor those who have demonstrated selflessness, exhibited a long-term commitment to service
and the betterment of UH and the St. Louis community.
What is the Chai Society nomination process?
All of the nominations we receive are reviewed. The nominations are voted on and honorees selected by a committee of
UH Members and previous Chai Society recipients. The proposed honorees are then put forth to the Board of Trustees for
approval. They will be announced in February.
How are Chai Society recipients honored?
At UH’s Annual Fundraiser, we recognize each recipient and present them with a special gift. The 2019 event will be
held on Saturday, May 4.
United Hebrew Congregation 9
Early Childhood Engagement
Lauren Lourie
Look at what fun things all of our MishpUHCha
classes have done in the first 6 weeks
of school. Even S’more Havdalah
Saturday, October 20
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Gather at Rabbi Adam Bellows’s
home for a backyard campfire
and havalah. Bring a camp chair
and if you choose, a nut-free
dessert. S’mores ingredients will be provided. Email
Rabbi Bellows at abellows@unitedhebrew.org to RSVP
and the address will be provided.
Join us for a 30-minute Shabbat experience complete
with singing, prayer, dancing with the Torah
and community.
Led by the UH Clergy, SSECC Director Lauren Lourie and
Music Specialist Suzy Weber.
Fridays sessions will be at 6:00 p.m. in the Spielberg Chapel
Saturday sessions will be held in the Jablon Youth Lounge
at 9:00 a.m. followed by a fun activity and playtime
Saturday, October 27
Friday, November 9
Saturday, December 8
Friday, January 11
Saturday February 9
Friday, April 12
10 October 2018Youth Education and Engagement
K-5 Religious School & Hebrew School Louis & Mary Millstone Religious School,
I am very excited to announce that our Hebrew school and Rabbi Jerome W. Grollman Hebrew School & Chai School
religious school year started off with a bang! Between our
learning in Tefillah, the exciting chugim, and much more, October Calendar
we’re all very excited to learn s’more this year. We want
all of our parents to feel welcome into our community and 2 Tuesday Hebrew
engaged. We would like to invite all parents to join us for 5 Chai School
tefillah or minyon every week, and you are welcome to
volunteer in your child’s classroom whenever an opportunity 7 Religious School, Sunday Hebrew
arises. We have also created private Facebook groups for 9 Tuesday Hebrew
each of our classes in which parents and teachers can engage
14 Sababa—Arts and Culture Fest at WashU
and connect. Stay tuned to see the exciting things we have
Students are encouraged to attend
planned for this year!
Chai School - Tikkun Olam activity
16 Tuesday Hebrew
21 Religious School, Sunday Hebrew
Contact Director of Elementary Education and Engagement,
Laura Rosenberg at 314.434.3404 x125 23 Tuesday Hebrew
laura.rosenberg@unitedhebrew.org
28 Religious School, Sunday Hebrew, Chai School
Chai School 30 Tuesday Hebrew
Hello UH Chai Schoolers! How will you do Jewish this month?
•You can come to services for Chai school on October 5.
Parents, we love having you there at services and during
the hang out after! The Box of Awesome
•You can head over to Sababa, the Jewish Art Festival this Jewish Stuff
October 14. More information is at http://sababastl.com. A subscription service from
From food to art to music . . . you don’t want to miss this. United Hebrew Congregation
for young adults
Youth Groups and Engagement The United Hebrew Connection BOX
High Schoolers are having youth group fun, every Parents of young adults, you can nudge your children
Wednesday 7pm – 9pm in the Jablon Youth Lounge Duck with friendly and amazing treats from the UHC Box.
Rooms; the other groups kick off with the start of religious
school. Details
Age - Young adults aged 18– to mid 20s
Also, sign-ups are still open for the NFTY-MV Fall Convention.
We are taking a bus to the wilds of Kansas City November 9-11. Delivery - Three times per year (fall, winter and summer)
More information is at http://nfty.org/mv or by contacting sent directly to the young adult
H. Lee. Transportation sign up is at http://bit.ly/uhpay Cost - $54 for all 3 boxes
Sign up - Online at http://bit.ly/uhthebox
Middle Schoolers have a subs and Spider event October 4th
at Firehouse Subs and Flying Spider. Sign up at
http://nfty.org/mv to bounce, fly, joust and zip line on a
Thursday!
Check out the website – www.unitedhebrew.org/tyg
or contact the Director of Secondary Education Engagement and
Youth Groups Advisor, H. Lee Rosenberg
by phone, e-mail, Facebook, Instagram or tweet:
314.469.0700 x265 h.leerosenberg@unitedhebrew.org
Facebook Nfty Uhtyg Instagram @NFTY_UH Twitter @NFTY_UH
United Hebrew Congregation 11Mazel Tov To Our B’nai Mitzvah
Zoe Snitzer The Jewish Food Pantry
October 13, 2018 Needs Your Help!
9:00 a.m.
For the month of September, the Harvey
Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is looking
Zachary Skolnick for these specific items in order to
provide well-balanced nourishment for
October 13, 2018 the community in need: canned beef stew, chili, pasta
11:00 a.m. with meat, Kosher foods, canned fruit, rice, dry beans,
canned vegetables, healthy snacks, personal care items
Zoe Snitzer (shampoo, toothpaste, laundry soap)
For my Mitzvah project I wanted to do something that
would be both meaningful and have a personal connection. Currently, the Jewish Food Pantry is feeding over 6,000
I have been a competitive dancer for 7 years and dance individuals per month. The need is great, so please help
in any way you can.
is a big part of my life. I found a non-profit organization
that collects no longer needed dance costumes and attire Items should be brought to the collection bins at UH. Thank you!
and sends them to organizations in 23 countries to help For further information, please contact Louise Levine, 636-227-1259
children all over the world experience the joy of dance.
With the help of my dance team, family and friends, I
collected costumes, shoes and leotards. I also did a
fundraiser to help offset the cost of shipping the costumes
to those organizations that benefit from the donations. United Hebrew Catering
is ready to provide
delicious food for your event
at the synagogue.
Katie Wallace Kiddush • Naming Ceremony
October 20, 2018
Anniversary Party • Shiva Trays
10:30 a.m. Debra Grund • 314-469-0700
dgrund@unitedhebrew.org
Katie Wallace Sponsor a Shabbat Nosh!
I chose to do a mitzvah project to raise money for Nothing Sponsoring a Shabbat Nosh on Friday evenings is not just for
But Nets, a grassroots organization dedicated to b’nai mitzvah families! It is a lovely way to celebrate an
fighting malaria worldwide. Monetary donations provide upcoming simcha such as an anniversary, birthday, wedding or
insecticide-treated bed nets to protect families from just to say “thank you” to someone. It is also a wonderful way
malaria-carrying mosquitos, in addition to funding to honor or remember a loved one. When you sponsor a nosh
treatment and additional training for healthcare workers. you help us welcome Shabbat with the warmth and community
that are characteristic of our congregation. For more details
I have been raising money by having lemonade stands
please contact 314-469-0700.
throughout the Spring and Summer and am determined to
raise $500 to help families affected by this preventable
disease.
Shabbat “Nosh Pot”
We understand that sponsoring a Shabbat
Support our Advertiser of the Month: Nosh may not be possible for some or you
Insurance Advisors may just want to contribute a smaller
amount to show your appreciation.
Please patronize our advertisers and tell them You may now donate $25 or more to the “Nosh Pot.”
where you saw their ads. Their support makes it When the pot is “full” with $225, the cost for a full sponsorship,
possible to publish this bulletin at a significant savings the names of those who donated to the pot will be listed at
to our congregation.
the next Nosh that does not already have a sponsor.
Our thanks to Insurance Advisors and all of our advertisers. Contact Jackie at 314-469-0700 for information and to
Additional advertisers are always welcome. make your contribution to the “Nosh Pot.”
12 October 2018Perpetual Memorials
September 30 - October 6
Ethel E. Abrams Annetta Fishman Gallop Fannie Kosky Ben Oglander David M. Stein
Anna Berger Jennie Gers Louis Lander Max Richman Herman Steinberg
Sylvia Tyner Bloom Melvin Harris Glick I. Jack Levy Milton M. Schneider Dorothy E. Steinman
Anna Carl Florence Gottlieb William B. Levy Julia Schreiber Edward Sterneck
Joe Cohen Herman L. Green Ben Luks Allen Schulman Sidney Svarin
Robert A. Cohn Jerome Hofstein Ernst J. Malpe Dr. Meyer Seligman Nat Veden
Corinne B. Edelstein Edith Jacques Eva Margulis Dolores Shaftal Jacob E. Warner
David S. Feinberg Clara Joachim Rose Celeste Mayer Joseph Shapiro Bertha Werner
Leon Feldman Sylvia Rosen Kahn Elsie Merinbaum Sam Siegelman Pauline Zepin
Esther Friedman Lillie A. Kawin Robert P. Muchnick Max Silverstein Albert I. Zwibelman
Ruby Friedman Milton Kessler Mary Needles Dolly Spiegel
Isador D. Gad James K. Kopf Ellen Nissenbaum Walter Stark
October 7 - 13
Leona Kravitz Altman Florence Goldenhersh Simon G. Lasky Philip Rosenblum Octavia Simon
Herman Batavia Min Goldman Robert Levitt Harry N. Rosenstroch Anne Slein
David Binder Morris Greenberg Minnie Linsky Sol Ross Philip Smith
Ann B. Cohen Robert I. Grossman Leo G. Minner Floyd John Rothman Lillian Pocras Starr
Ruben Cohen Louis Hiken Myron Moss Rebecca Rubin Isaac Stockman
David M. Crown Barbara Goodman Hill Richard H. Paley Bertha Bee Safron Abraham Strauss
Irvin Fox Marcia R. Jaffe Leo Pearlstone Goldie Weisman Scallet Ralph F. Tripp
Celia Frank Harry B. Katz Jack Polinsky Harry Schnurr Julia Weiss Warner
Emanuel Fuhrer Allen Ross Kleban Abe Portnoy Goldie Schrier Gene E. Winterman
Esther L. Ginsburg Beryl E. Kohn David L. Quicksilver Ida Shriber Robert J. Wohl
Louis F. Glaser Frances Kornblum Manuel M. Reynolds Bert D. Silverman
Anna Edith Gliner Jacob Lamberg Julia Robbins Seymour Silverman
October 14 - 20
Harry Alter Isidore Fischlowitz Joseph Iskiwitch Abe B. Pactor Jack J. Stone
Goldie Berger Jessie Levy Goldberg Isadore Katz Norman A. Peskind Sarah Shapiro Stone
Julia Biederman Paul Goldberg Sarah Katz Robert Potashnick, M.D. Sol Charles Strauss
Alfred Bromet George L. Golden Barney Klein Rose K. Raines Isaac H. Symons
Harriet J. Bronfin Gloria Elins Goldstein Lena Fisher Ladimsky Hannah Reynolds Ben F. Turner
Isadore Dolgin Leonard B. Grosz Yetta Mathes Minnie Salomon Gustav A. Vittert
Kenneth Samuel Fadem Frances Newman Handelman Edward C. Meyer Ben R. Schneider Max Wagner
David M. Faintich David Harris Henrietta L. Meyer Paul Schneider Lori Beth Weintrop
Erwin Field Lillian Heifetz Abraham G. Minner Ruth Schwartz Gertrude Weisman
William Fink Rose Hilton Dan David Morgan James Douglas Smith Michael B. Yedlin
Anna Fischer Sarah Horowitz Emma Ouzan Esther Solar
October 21 - 27
Gottlieb B. Barken Gordon Fixman Reva Jaffe Isaac H. Niss Frances Spiegelman
Max Barnholtz Jack M. Gentle Stanley Katz Samuel Rain Nathan N. Stein
Dr. Arnold S. Block Irma R. Gersmann Sol Kranzberg Nathan S. Raymond Noni Symons
Louis M. Blumenthal Dewey G. Getzlow Marilyn Kreisman Abraham Rothstein Myron (Wally) Waldman
Maurice S. Brasch Sonia Gilberth Max Landau Eva Salomon Irwin Walpert
Reuben L. Brilliant Karlyn E. Gitlin Arnold Lehrman Ben Satz Rosa Weil
Meyer Bronson Etta Glazer Freda Serkes Lewis Evelyn Seligman Ida Weiss
Jessie Bronstein Janet Goldblum Harry Lipschitz Mary Seslen Malcolm G. Weiss
Rose Cherry Emil Green Dr. Stanley F. Maer Jerome Shainman Bessie Weitzman
Jack Claris Bertha Greenberg Albert Mayer Lois Klayman Shear Samuel Wiley
Dorothy Cohen Annie Haffner Mitchell Melnik Ethel Hutkin Sherman
Isadore Cohen Alfred Hirsh Wilma Jean Messing Clara S. Simon
Kate Cohn Ruth K. Hymes Elaine Newman Moranz Abraham Slupsky
Lillian DeWoskin Bertha Jacobs Louis Muchnick Simon S. Sohn
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located with easy access to most city and nearby suburban population centers.
Jewish and non-Jewish family members may be buried next to one another (When Hebrew school is in session)
in all areas of the cemetery. Friday after Shabbat Service
Individuals and families may choose traditional burial or interment of cremated
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United Hebrew Congregation 13Contributions
Honor & Celebrate Your Family, Your Friends, Your Synagogue Tributes made during the month of August
Brasch Building General Fund IN MEMORY OF: *Eleanor R. Kaiser
Maintenance Fund IN APPRECIATION OF: *Carol Pratzel Elise Cassel & Juan Hoveg
IN HONOR OF: *Joyce Hochberg for her Susie & Shelly Beck Nancy Wiviott
*Rabbi Ron Eichaker wonderful chair exercise class Ryann & Julie Beck *Libby Katz
Jerry & Rosalie Brasch Michele Ambach Beth Katz
Lew & Cheryl Levey *Jesse Wagmen Kramer
Building Fund IN HONOR OF: Volunteer Appreciation Fund Helene & Carl Sherman
IN HONOR OF: *Cantor Eichaker’s Rabbinic IN HONOR OF: *Milton Kravitz
*The Speedy Recovery of Ordination *Sherilyn Krell’s Special Birthday Dale & Barry Sharon
Denise Bunsick Suzanne & Jerry Sincoff Arlene Caplan & Joe Tripodi *Vittia Lewin
*Sue & Lonnie Grosman’s *The Special Birthday of Ruth Ruth L. Lewin
First Grandchild Shanker Memorial Fund *Saul Lichtenfeld
Ivy & Michael Klein Arleen & Stan Dobkin IN MEMORY OF: Steven & Ruth-Ellen Lichtenfeld
*Barry Sharon’s continued *Daniel Averbuch *David Lipman
IN MEMORY OF: good health Ryna Hart Marilyn Lipman
*Annette Liebman Stuart & Betsy Zimbalist *Arthur Avirom *Martin March
Alan & Shirley Gorman *Annette Sklar’s recovery *Bertha Avirom Joe & Elissa Marchbein
*Melissa Wallace receiving Babette & Sandford Miller *Sam Needles
Clergy Discretionary Funds her Doctorate of Nursing *Gertrude Balen Jack Needles
IN APPRECIATION OF: Practice Eleanor Berra *Helen Plotka
*Rabbi Brigitte Rosenberg for Toby Keane *Shelley Bain Sadie Cohn
the Baby Naming of Mabel Jeffrey S. Sirkin *Lester M. Richman
Evelyn Roberts IN MEMORY OF: *Bob Balk Andrea Richman
Larry & Elaine Amitin & Family *Harvey Feldman Susan & Kenneth Balk *Dorothy Friedman Rosenblatt
Janet & Jayden Roberts Charlie & Sheryl Feldman Marilyn Lipman Beverly Friedman
*Rabbi Brigitte Rosenberg for *Rabbi Jerome W. Grollman *Fannie Barnholtz *Hugo Schamest
Shae’s Baby Naming Ceremony Dolores Grollman Elaine & Sandy Melnick Linda & Peter Mule
Gail & Phil Kramer James Moss *Eugene Baron *Stanley Schindler
*Eleanor Kaiser Sheldon & Jan Baron Ivy & Michael Klein
IN HONOR OF: Jeffrey & Sharon Moulton *Morris Beck *Michael Schnurman
*Cantor Eichaker’s Rabbinic *Cindy Kransberg Ruth L. Lewin Barry & Ilene Schnurman
Ordination Elliot & Mitzi Leon *Oscar Beldner *Aaron Shriber
Joy Millner *Kathy Lebedun Karen Beldner Larry Shriber
Mark Lebedun *Karen M. Bernhardt *Daniel Spielberg
IN MEMORY OF: *Sohaia Litz Irv & Linda Bernhardt *Michael Spielberg
*Bob Balk Lucy Goffstein & Sanford *Ben Davis Edward Spielberg
Marlene & Harvey Sachs Weissman *Sam Davis *Saul Spielberg
*Diane Stone *Julian Mathes Joyce Davis Susan & Alan Flom
The Family of Diane Stone Suzanne & Jerry Sincoff *Irving Diamant *Diane Stone
Henry & Marlene Diamant Earls
Ada & Frank Friedman Youth Jablon Youth Fund *Melvin Gad Pollie Lammert Hughes, Michael J.
Group Fund IN MEMORY OF: Lori & Gary Levine Hughes, Jr., & Ted T.L. Hughes
IN MEMORY OF: *Milton Walzer *Doretta Goldenberg Jennifer & Craig Rosenthal
*Majorie Thurman Cohen Mady & Arthur Jablon Joanie & Howard Goldenberg *Selma Thea
*Jon Grund’s parents *Morton Golder Renee & Alan Fredman
Alan & Iris DeWoskin Stanley Laiderman Fund Bev Golder *Mae Walpert
*Sol W. Thurman IN HONOR OF: *Sara G. Goldstein Sally J. Sportsman
Ken & Marcia Thurman *Steve Laiderman’s 60th Christopher & Deborah Gaal *Joseph Weiss
*Lorraine Zemon Birthday *Jerome Grollman Sara Weiss
Alan & Iris DeWoskin Laurie & Stu Cohen Lisa Grollman & Family *Audrey Wolkowitz
Julie & Don Eisenberg *Harvey Guller Chester & Pam Wolkowitz
Gwen & Gary Lerner Lois Guller
Vicki & Fred Sussman *Selma Hearst
Michael & Barbie Towerman Michael & Susan Hearst
14 October 2018Contributions
Helen C. Millstone *Stan & Denise Bunsick’s *Paula J. Weintrub Additional Donations:
Music Fund daughter’s wedding Susan & Al Kutner
United Hebrew Kitchen
IN HONOR OF: Sharon & Barry Iken
IN MEMORY OF:
*Denise & Stan Bunsick’s *Frank & Veronica Betty & Eugene Wolff
*Jon Grund’s Parents
daughter’s wedding Spielberg’s Marriage Transportation Fund
Sheryl Bauer
Teri & Mike Rosenblum Lauren & Tony Spielberg IN HONOR OF:
Bob & Nancy Jo Sterneck Skip & Elaine Spielberg *Al Appelbaum’s 90th Birthday
IN HONOR OF:
*Cantor Ron Eichaker’s Jordan & Elaine Rudolph
*Marsha & Joel Barasch’s
Rabbinic Ordination IN MEMORY OF: *Mr. & Mrs. Ron Kunitz’s
Retirement
Roz Gad *Bob Balk granddaughter’s wedding
Sheryl Bauer
IN MEMORY OF: Cindy, Jake & Aliyah Becker Beverly Silverman
Jim & Abby Susman
*Barbara Scheinberg Bob & Barbara Cohn *The Speedy Recovery of
*The Speedy Recovery of
Bob & Nancy Jo Sterneck Louise Mass Betty Lehrman
Sheryl Bauer
Robin & Mark Shulman Jordan & Elaine Rudolph
*Paul & Fran Kravitz’s Special
Prayer Book Fund The Stone Family *Alan Wolff’s speedy recovery
Birthdays
IN APPRECIATION OF: *Eugene Goldstein Jan & Stan Boraz
*Amy & John LeDeaux’s New
*Cantor Eichaker Eric, Michelle, & Lauren Goldstein Elliot & Mitzi Leon
Home
*Rabbi Kaplansky *Jim Koltun *Engagement of Grandson,
*Mark Witzling’s Special
*Rabbi Rosenberg Eric, Michelle & Lauren Goldstein Tyler
Birthday
Cindy, Mark, Jacob *Saul Spielberg Jordan & Elaine Rudolph
Jim & Abby Susman
& Johnathan Nettles Skip & Elaine Spielberg
*Diane Stone IN MEMORY OF:
Backpack Buddies Program
IN HONOR OF: Linda & Michael Wolfson *Betty Adler
Anonymous
*Welcoming Rabbi Bellows to Jason, Melissa & Brinley Adler
Eleanor & Myron Holtzman
United Hebrew Congregation Henrietta and Eli Spielberg *George Alberstat
Barry & Sherilyn Krell
Cindy, Mark, Jacob Israel Scholarship Foundation Shirley Alberstat
Ellyn Rosenblum & Tom Self
& Johnathan Nettles Fund Allan, Susan & Michael Cohen
Deane & Fancine Thompson
IN HONOR OF: *Nathan Fleishman
IN MEMORY OF: *Marcia & Joel Barasch’s Shirley Alberstat
IN APPRECIATION OF:
*Alberta (Bert) Cohen retirement Allan, Susan & Michael Cohen
*Shabbarbeque
Joy Millner Marcy & Rick Cornfeld
Jim & Abby Susman
*Dorothy Mayer *Future Scholarship Recipients
Karen Yoffie Judy & Pete Naclerio
Temple Tots Program
*Marriage of Veronica Steck
IN APPRECIATION OF:
Raskas Technology Fund & Frank Spielberg
*Lauren Lourie
IN APPRECIATION OF: Arnold & Roz Levin
Lauren & Tony Spielberg
*High Holiday Tickets
Michelle Marcus THINKING OF YOU:
*Sheryl Bauer & wishing you
Saul Spielberg Early a speedy recovery!
Childhood Center Fund Marcy & Rick Cornfeld
IN HONOR OF:
*A Happy, Healthy & Sweet United Hebrew Cemetery
New Year—Mark & Penny Perpetual Care Fund
Alper; Ron & Bette Abeles; IN MEMORY OF:
Larry & Bobbi Potashnick *Regina Berk
Skip & Elaine Spielberg Howard C. Berk
*A Happy beginning to a new *Mamie Rose Kornblatt
preschool year! Malka Z. Kornblatt
Wednesday Mah Jongg Group *Sarah Krout
– Helene, Joan, Arlene, Seymour & Janet Krout
Shirley, Regina, Elinore, & *Belle Kuenstler
Charlotte Diane Kuenstler
United Hebrew Congregation 15Announcements
Condolences Thank you to everyone who generously
The congregation extends its sincere condolences to the families of donated gifts in honor of United Hebrew’s
ANNE COHN 180th birthday!
Mother of Jay,z”l, (Marilyn) Cohn
*3 Chapel Chairs *Shabbat Candles
JAY COHN Sheryl Bauer Jason, Melissa, & Brinley Adler
Husband of Marilyn Cohn Stan & Denise Bunsick Leslie & Judy Berger
Barry & Sherilyn Krell Reva Davis & Friends
GLORIA CRAHAN Cindy, Mark, Jacob Alan & Iris DeWoskin
Mother of Tim (Deborah) Crahan & Johnathan Nettles David & Myra Glazer
Barry & Leslie Yoffie Arlene Goodman
SANDRA “SANDY” GINSBERG Sanford, Dipali, Andrew,
Wife of Marvin Ginsberg *2 Chapel Chairs & Abby House
Bob & Nancy Jo Sterneck Phil & Gail Kramer
SEYMOUR LEVITT Betty Lehrman
Father of Cheryl (the late Larry) Bierman *1 Chapel Chair Cindy, Mark, Jacob
Jason, Melissa, & Brinley Adler & Johnathan Nettles
CAROL PRATZEL Sandy & Susan Becker Rachael Pevnick
Sister of Rob (Deborah) Becker
Tim, Sheila, Hannah, Phoebe, Charlotte Rosenblum
& Harrison Dubman Jordan & Elaine Rudolph
HALLE STEIN
Gerald & Dianne Elfenbein Andrew, Shanda, Zoey,
Sister of Ruth (Jim) Halpern
Jerry & Carla Rosen & Zach Skolnick
Because of space limitations, condolences are listed for members and their David & Bridget Spewak Jim & Abby Susman
immediate relatives. In addition, only immediate relatives of the deceased
who are members are listed.
Teri Steinberg Joe Tripodi & Arlene Caplan
Julie, Lola, & Taylor Stern Linda Wallace
Mark & Suzy Weber
*Kiddush Wine
Nosh Sponsors Yoni, Jamie, Judah, *Other Donations
August 3 & Asher Danieli Gloria Ruben
Nosh Pot Sponsors: Bernadine Kahn, Debra Grund, Elayne Paul & Elaine Friedman Women of UH
Grossberg, Jackie Carper, Myra Glazer and Women of UH Phil, Helene, & Marni Frischer
Linda Kusmer
August 10
Don & Barbara Rubin
Saul Spielberg Early Childhood center in honor of the new
Al & Adrienne Sher
school year
Carl & Helene Sherman
August 24 Willard Vaughan &
Allan, Susan & Michael Cohen in honor of Shirley Alberstat’s Margaret Friedman-Vaughan
95th birthday
Amateur’s of the Great Assembly, Cantor’s Thursday
Welcome New Members
morning class, in honor of Cantor Ron Eichaker’s Rabbinical Jennifer and Cory Culp and their daughter Ainsley
ordination Eric and Brandy Frank and their son Leo
Dr. Michelle Hastings and her daughters
Allen Fox & Judy Sadoff, Brett & Jada Fox, Steve & Lori
Harlow and Josephine
Lander and John & Cindy Wallach in honor of the Bar
Abbie Harsh
Mitzvah of Connor Lander
Scott Lentin
Jason and Jenny Lew and their children,
Food Baskets Noah and Molly
August 24
Patrick and Kelsey McLoughlin
Ryan, Jordan and Emily Lander in honor of the Bar Mitzvah
of Connor Lander Eryka Pyszka and her daughter Savanna
Arnie and Kara Sair and their children,
Jonathan and Lori
16 October 2018Announcements
Notification of Illness, Surgery & Hospital Visits
Due to HIPAA laws, United Hebrew is unable to gain access
to patient information from local hospitals. We rely solely
on word-of-mouth from family members and other
congregants to make clergy visits. If you know someone in
the hospital or desiring a visit from a clergy member,
please contact us at 314-469-0700. Once received, the
Scroll of Honor
Thank you to the following generous donors.
information will be entered into our system and shared with
the clergy.
Shomrei Torah Kotoret
Anonymous Anonymous (2)
Need a ride to United Hebrew? Rick & Marcy Cornfeld
David & Stacy Rolfe
Naomi Barasch
David Bass & Megan Matheny
Barry & Leslie Yoffie Michael & Sheryl Bauer
Unable to drive for any reason… Gregory & Tracy Berg
Injured? Don’t drive? Don’t drive at night? Or HaTorah Dr. Kevin & Carol Blinder
We are here to help - at no cost to you! Lois Guller Ted & Evelyn Cohen
Jerry & Suzanne Sincoff Dave L. Cornfeld
Thanks to the Betty & Eugene Wolff Transportation Fund Deane & Fancine Thompson Benjamin & Jill Crane
we are able to offer all of our members taxi rides to and Charles & Sheryl Feldman
from United Hebrew’s programs and worship services. This Atzei Chaim Michael & Barbara Ferman
fund was created to provide transportation for those members Bob (z”l) & Fran Balk Paul & Terry Flotken
who, without the assistance provided by the fund, would be Stan & Denise Bunsick Phil & Helene Frischer
unable to get to UH. Irene Fox & Floyd Emert Richard & Isabel Goldstein
Daniel & Debra Raskas Robert & Susan Goldstein
If you would like to reserve a taxi using the Wolff Transportation Robert Rosenthal Steve & Gay Guller
Fund, please contact United Hebrew at 314-469-0700. Michael & Alicia Tessler Matthew & Rebecca Holt
If you would like to make a tribute to this or any fund, please Michael & Barbara Towerman Sanford Jaffe
Stan Towerman Gary & Betsy Koenig
do so at www.unitedhebrew.org. Barry & Barbara Wolkowitz Paul & Fran Kravitz
Steven & Tamara Laiderman
Rimmonim Lewis & Cheryl Levey
Steve & Lexie Goldsmith Jason & Lauren Lourie
Mark & Jeniffer Rubenstein Sandford & Babette Miller
Skip & Elaine Spielberg Lawrence & Carolyn Satz
Michael & Nanette Suffian Dale Schwartz
Michael & Stephanie Sigmond
Tziz Nathan & Barbara Simon
Daniel & Emily Cohen David Smith
Ronald & Jeanne Gieseke Herbert & Adrienne Sobelman
Cheryl Lamprecht & Family Edward Spielberg
Hannah & Larry Langsam Frank Spielberg
David & Lisa Rosenstock Richard & Linda Stein
Gloria Ruben Art & Lisa Weiss
Richard & Catherine Wieder
Lee & Laurie Wielansky
Alan & Eleanor Wolff
Norman Wolff
Wednesday, October 3rd The United Hebrew Scroll of Honor was established to honor and
7:00 p.m. recognize individuals and families who voluntarily increase their annual
commitment above and beyond the Basic Annual Commitment Level.
Congregation Shaare Emeth This strengthens our ability to meet the needs of our congregants while
11648 Ladue Road preserving the financial health of the congregation. We invite you to
consider becoming a Scroll of Honor participant or renewing your
St. Louis, MO 63141 pledge by contacting Margaret Friedman-Vaughan, Interim Executive
Director at mfriedman@unitedhebrew.org or 314-469-0700. Thank you
Cosponsored by: Center for Jewish Learning, Central Reform Congregation, for your generous support.
Congregation B’nai Amoona, Congregation Shaare Emeth, Congregation Temple
Israel, Kol Rinah, Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Community, Temple Emanuel
and United Hebrew Congregation
RSVP: email Abigail@nif.org or call (212) 613-4417
United Hebrew Congregation 17October 2018
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
9:00 AM 11:30 AM 5:45 PM 9:00 AM
Simchat Torah Service & AGA Shabbat Nosh Torah Study
Nosh
1:30 PM 6:30 PM 10:30 AM
UH Book Club Rock Shabbat Service Shabbat Morning Service
7:00 PM 6:30 PM
UH Music Circle Chai School
Hebrew School
B’nai Mitzvah Session Beresheit
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Religious School 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 5:45 PM 9:00 AM
Hebrew School Temple Tots & 7:00 PM AGA Shabbat Nosh Torah Study
Jewish Book of Why
7:30 PM 7:00 PM 6:30 PM 9:00 AM
Nar-Anon Meeting 12:00 PM UH Music Circle Shabbat Service— Bat Mitzvah of Zoe Snitzer
Matinee Film Series Installation of Rabbi
7:00 PM Bellows 11:00 Am
Women of UH Bunko Bar Mitzvah of Zachary
7:30 PM Skolnick
Dessert Reception
Hebrew School
B’nai Mitzvah Session Noach
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
10:00 AM 7:45 AM 7:00 PM 11:30 AM 5:45 PM 9:00 AM
Sababa-Arts & Culture Seniors on the Move Board of Trustees AGA Shabbat Nosh Torah Study
Fest @ WashU Meeting 10:30 AM
10:00 AM 1:30 PM 6:30 PM Bat Mitzvah of Katie
11:15 AM Temple Tots Intermediate Hebrew Shabbat Service Wallace
Chai School-Tikkkun Olam 12:00 PM
10:30 AM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM Lunch N Learn: The
7:30 PM & 7:00 PM UH Music Circle Baker’s Delight Oneg Jewish Experience
Nar-Anon Meeting Talmud Class 5:30 PM
MishpUHCha Event
Hebrew School
B’nai Mitzvah Session Lech Lecha
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Religious School 12:00 PM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM 5:45 PM 9:00 AM
Hebrew School Senior Program—Temple Temple Tots AGA Shabbat Nosh Tot Shabbat
Israel 9:00 AM
7:30 PM 10:30 AM 1:30 PM 6:30 PM Torah Study
Nar-Anon Meeting & 7:00 PM Intermediate Hebrew Shabbat Service 10:30 AM
Women’s Study Group Shabbat Morning Service
7:00 PM
UH Music Circle 12:00 PM
Lunch N Learn: The
Jewish Experience
Hebrew School
B’nai Mitzvah Session Vayeira
28 29 30 31
Religious School 10:00 AM
Hebrew School Temple Tots
Chai School
30
7:30Heb.,
PM & Chai School
Rel.,
Nar-Anon
5:30 PM Meeting
Simchat Torah and
Consecration
6:15 PM
Festival of Torah & Nosh Hebrew School
7:30 PM B’nai Mitzvah Session
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Nar-Anon Meeting October 2018Administrative Offices - Clergy: (314) 469-0700 NON-PROFIT ORG.
Fax: (314) 434-7821 US POSTAGE
Education & Program Offices: (314) 434-3404 PAID
Email: temple@unitedhebrew.org ST. LOUIS, MO
Senior Rabbi Brigitte S. Rosenberg PERMIT NO. 3319
Assistant Rabbi Adam Bellows
Cantor Ronald D. Eichaker
Rabbi Emeritus Howard G. Kaplansky One Gudder Campus
Cantor Emeritus Murray W. Hochberg 13788 Conway Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63141
Interim Executive Director Margaret Friedman-Vaughan
Director of Early Childhood Engagement Lauren Lourie
Director of Programming & Communication Cori Neidenberg
Director of Youth Engagement H. Lee Rosenberg
Director Elementary Education & Engagement Laura Rosenberg
Events/Kitchen Manager Debra Grund
Communications & Marketing Manager Jessy Nelson
Assistant Musical Director David Cohen
Gift Shop Manager Iris DeWoskin
Artist-in-Residence Rick Recht
Officers
President David Rosenstock
Vice President Andrew Babitz
Vice President Phil Frischer
Vice President Jenifer Newmark
Treasurer Bob Sterneck
Assistant Treasurer Michael Klein
Secretary Naomi Barasch
United Hebrew Congregation serves the Jewish
community of St. Louis as a place of worship and
Our thanks to the Laiderman Family for their generous donation
to the United Hebrew Endowment Fund to help support our learning with a welcoming community united in the
Synagogue Bulletin. common Judaic spirit of Reform Judaism.You can also read
