April 2021/5781 - United Hebrew Congregation

April 2021/5781 | Volume XCX No. 6 Congregation Achdut Yisroel | Established in St. Louis in 1837 First Jewish Congregation West of the Mississippi River

2 April 2021 | www.unitedhebrew.org

Shabbat Schedule via Zoom, Livestream and Facebook

Mazel Tov to our B’nai Mitzvah

APRIL 2021

Friday, April 2 - 21 Nissan 5781 1:00 p.m. - Erev Shabbat Meditation 6:30 p.m. - Shabbat Evening Service Children & Adult Birthday Blessings

Saturday, April 3 9:00 a.m. - Torah Study 10:30 a.m. - Passover Yizkor & Shabbat Service 6:00 p.m. - Next Week Now

Friday, April 9 - 28 Nissan 5781 Shemini Leviticus 10:12—11:32 1:00 p.m. - Erev Shabbat Meditation 6:30 p.m. - Shabbat Alive! with Rick Recht

Saturday, April 10 9:00 a.m. - Torah Study 10:30 a.m. - Bar Mitzvah of Adam Klein Son of Daniel and Melissa Klein 6:00 p.m. - Next Week Now

Friday, April 16 - 5 Iyar 5781 Tazria - Metzora Leviticus 13:40 - 14:32 1:00 p.m. - Erev Shabbat Meditation 6:30 p.m. - Israel Shabbat Anniversary Blessings

Saturday, April 17 9:00 a.m. - Torah Study 9:00 a.m. - Virtual Tot Shabbat 10:30 a.m. - Shabbat Morning Service 6:00 p.m. - Next Week Now

Friday, April 23 - 12 Iyar 5781 Acharei Mot-Kedoshim Leviticus 17:8 - 19:14 1:00 p.m. - Erev Shabbat Meditation 5:30 p.m. - Virtual Jr. Congregation 6:30 p.m. - Shabbat Evening Service

Saturday, April 24 9:00 a.m. - Torah Study 10:30 a.m. - Bat Mitzvah of Erin Greenblatt Daughter of Shelli Greenblatt 6:00 p.m. - Next Week Now

Friday, April 30 - 19 Iyar 5781 Emor Leviticus 22:17 – 23:22 1:00 p.m. - Erev Shabbat Meditation 6:30 p.m. - Shabbat Evening Service

Saturday, May 1 9:00 a.m. - Torah Study 10:30 a.m. - Bar Mitzvah of Reis Lourie Son of Michael and Simcha Lourie 6:00 p.m. - Next Week Now

Adam Klein April 10, 2021

10:30 a.m.

Erin Greenblatt April 24, 2021

10:30 a.m.

Israel Shabbat Friday, April 16

at 6:30 PM

Facebook Live YouTube

Livestream

Dana Koren, UH’s Shinshinit will give

the D’var Israel

United Hebrew Congregation | St. Louis, MO 3

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

APRIL 1

10AM LGBTQ+ & Judaism 11:30AM AGA

1:30PM Book Club

1:30PM Inter. Hebrew

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1PM Shabbat Meditation 6:30PM Shabbat Service

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9AM Torah Study 10:30AM Passover Yizkor

& Shabbat Service

6PM Next Week Now

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Religious School 1:00PM Paul Liptz

1:30PM Adult Hebrew 1

Mimouna Program w/ Dana

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1:00PM Virtual Senior Program 2:30PM Chair Exercise

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11AM Book of Judges 7PM Intro to Judaism

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10:30AM Talmud Class

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1PM Shabbat Meditation 6:30PM Shabbat Alive!

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9AM Torah Study 10:30AM Shabbat Service

12:30PM Mussar Class

3:30PM Pirket Avot

6PM Next Week Now

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10:30AM Jewish Book of Why 2:30PM Chair Exercise

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10:30AM Women’s Study 7PM Intro to Judaism

7 PM Yom Hazikaron

Program with Dana

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YOM HAZIKARON 10:30AM Talmud Class

7PM Challah Baking

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YOM HAATZMAUT 10AM LGBTQ+ & Judaism

11:30AM AGA


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1PM Shabbat Meditation 6:30PM Israel Shabbat

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9AM Torah Study 9AM Virtual Tot Shabbat

10:30AM Shabbat Service

3:30PM Pirket Avot

6PM Next Week Now

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2:30PM Chair Exercise

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11AM Book of Judges 7PM Intro to Judaism

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10:30AM Talmud Class 7PM Board Meeting

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1PM Shabbat Meditation 5:30PM Virtual Jr. Congregation

6:30PM Shabbat Service

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9AM Torah Study 10:30AM Shabbat Service

12:30PM Mussar Class

3:30PM Pirket Avot

6PM Next Week Now

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2:30PM Chair Exercise

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10:30AM Women’s Study 7PM Intro to Judaism

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10:30AM Talmud Class

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1PM Shabbat Meditation 6:30PM Shabbat Service

April Calendar

Scholar “in-Residence” Paul Liptz Sundays, April 4-25 at 1:00 p.m. on Zoom Join us for a series of virtual programs highlighting Israelis and the various communities within Israel. Register for the zoom programs on the UH website. April 4: Yemenite Jews: Returning Home April 11: Moroccan Jews April 18: “Beta Israel”: Jews from Ethiopia. April 25: The Arab Citizens of Israel Paul Liptz, a social historian, was on the Tel Aviv University faculty for 40 years, teaching graduate and undergraduate students in the Department of Middle East and African History and the International School, where he dealt with a wide range of topics. He taught graduate students at the Hebrew Union College in Jerusalem for 25 years as well as at the Conservative movement seminary, dealing with modern Jewish history, Israeli society and the contemporary Middle East. In the Israeli army reserves, he lectured officers and non-commissioned officers on nonmilitary realms. He is still active in Israel and is involved in various academic and educational fields.

Made possible through funds from the Ruzena and Fred Levy Speaker Fund

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Rabbi Adam C. Bellows Thousands of years ago, the ancient Israelites kept time throughout the year by the harvest cycle. Months were either named for what was to be harvested, or they were named according to the agricultural need. For example, an ancient calendar found at Tel Gezer (an ancient site found between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv) lists the months in paleo-Hebrew as: “Two months gathering, two months planting, two months late sowing, one month cutting flax, one month reaping barley, one month reaping and measuring grain, two months pruning, one month summer fruit.” This was the standard practice until the Israelites went into exile in the 6th-Century BCE to Babylonia and adopted their monthly cycle.

Today, Jews no longer keep our time according to the harvest cycle but it is always a part of us. Passover, for instance, once marked the beginning of the wheat harvest, and seven weeks later, Shavuot, marked the barley harvest. For modern Jews, however, who are not focused on agriculture, these holidays and the days in between, take on a new meaning. Passover is a time when we remember the Exodus from Egypt and our subsequent freedom, while Shavuot allows us to celebrate receiving the Torah at Mt. Sinai. The days in between are called the Omer which is meant to be a time of self-reflection. This year, for the Omer, United Hebrew will post daily meditations on our Facebook Page so that each day can be its own separate day of mindfulness and reflection. The Omer corresponds to our wandering in the wilderness, seeking order and freedom at Mt. Sinai. Right now, as more and more people receive the COVID vaccine, our ancestors’ wanderings are more relatable. No one is certain when we can truly come together safely again. We are filled with hope and caution. We are counting each day, as one does during the Omer. We are slowly climbing out of the bondage from this past year toward a light of hope and freedom. Usually, at the end of a Passover seder we cry, “Next year in Jerusalem!” Last year and this year we cry, “Next year in person!” May it be so.

Clergy Message

COMING SOON: Tzedek Days “Are you looking for a way to do a mitzvah or social action project as a family? We are beginning quarterly United Hebrew Tzedek Days! You can choose an on-going project and post your progress on social media, or pick a project to do on one of our Tzedek Days. We will provide a list of projects to choose from. We’re looking for volunteers! If you are interested, email Rabbi Bellows at [email protected]. More information will be available on the UH website and in the May issue of HaMakor.

Tzedek Days Saturday, May 15

2021 Saturday, August 21

2021 Sunday, November 21

2021 Monday, January 17

2022 Saturday, May 14

2022

United Hebrew Congregation would like to acknowledge an extraordinary gift received from the Jerome F. Brasch Revocable Trust, into the Brasch Building Maintenance Fund, which was established in 1991 by Jerry (z”l) and Rosalie Brasch to help defray the maintenance costs of operating the congregation’s facilities. Jerry was a past president of the congregation, and Rosalie remains a beloved member of our U.H. family. Their fund, and this exceptionally generous gift, will continue to help make an essential difference in the maintenance of our facility and all that we do, and we are profoundly grateful.

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United Hebrew continues to work to provide unique, creative and engaging programs for our members and the community. We hope you participated in at least some of our Purim activities. If you did, you experienced first hand these incredible events. We saw over 100 vehicles participate in our CARnival, we packed hundreds of Shalach Manot Boxes which were enjoyed by our members as well as children and their families at Children ’s Hospital, and we produced one of the most creative Purim Shpiel and Megillah Reading EVER (if you haven’t seen it, it is worth you time. You can still view it on the livestream page on the UH website.) Not to mention, we learned how to make amazing hamantaschen; proving that anyone, even me, can make hamantaschen. Just another thank you to our clergy, staff and volunteers for making all of this possible. The work, the incredible effort and the countless hours are greatly appreciate by all.

President’s Message

Beverly Sue Werner Abrams Stanley Frank Abrams Carolyn Sue Altman Betty Lou Baden Celeste Bernadine Bank Theodore "Ted" Baumgarten Cantor Beryl Bellows Bernice Bierman Bernadine "Berni" Birenbaum Richard Birnbaum Robert J. "Bob" Bockserman Jerome "Jerry" Franklin Brasch Betty Faye Brimer James Michael "Jim" Button Ruth Gold Cohen Minnie Cohen Dave Louis Cornfeld Gary Davis Barry Lewis Dicker Sherri Ann (Goldberg) Eldridge Lois Elfanbaum Ruth Krantz Engman Marilyn Farber Stanley Oliver "Buddy" Feldman Sara Faye Fixman Ruth Foxx Gerald Franzel Ronni F. Gerstein Frances Gersten

Fay Gillerman Gail E. Goldenberg Charles Bernard Goldman Sherry Gorman Doris Sue Grossman Sidney Guller Kenneth "Ken" Heller Gerald "Jerry" Aaron Hendin Eileen Myrna Hurwitz Jordan Illian Carol Jacobson Albert H. Kandel John Marshall Katz Alan L. Kaufman David Kean Mary Ann Kessler Ruben Koltun Adele "Cookie" Tamler Kraft Selma Kramer Shirley Kranzberg Arthur Ian Krell Lillian Gladys Kulbersh Helen Lanznar Hilda E. Lebedun Shirley Lederman Bonnie Levens Ruth Levin Louise Frances Levitt Jerome (Jerry) Sylvan Levy

Ruth L. Lewin Robert Jerome Light Pearl Libby Light Marilyn L. Lobel Phillip Mariam Allan Herbert Molasky Marvin Arnold Muchnick Florene Myers Jack Needles Sanford Raymond Payuk Robert M. Perlman Adele Price Herbert Raskas Rita Mae (Edelstein) Rennard Robert Alan Rich Harold Rosenberg Audrey Krantz Rosenberg Frederick "Fred" Hershel Rosenthal Peggy Grosberg Ross Roland Lee Roth Evelyn Pauline Rudin Maureen Dale "Momo" Rudman Sharon Holtzman Saab Joan J. "Joanie" Sachs Tom Schlesinger Charlene Schneider Sandra Ellen "Sandy" Schultz Lester Sherman Paul Silberman

Adrienne Ruth Sobelman Sandra Lee Sokolik Rhea Swillinger Albert Tecklin Stephen Thompson Anthony Paul Thompson Gerald Howard Towbin Beverly Turner Seva Kretchmar Twin Marilyn Sue Wagner Susan Fay Waxman Lawrence "Larry" Martin Weil Allen Weintrop Elaine C. Wenneker Jennie Wolkowitz Sidney Yawitz *Updates as of March 12, 2021

Concluding Service For Passover Pesach Yizkor Memorial Service Saturday, April 3, 10:30 a.m.

Members and Relatives of our congregational family who have passed away since last Passover*


UH Book Club meets on the first Thursday of the month currently via zoom. RSVP to Angie ([email protected])

for more information.

Upcoming Events Adult Education Opportunities Currently all of our classes are meeting via Zoom. Please check your email and the UH website for the most current information. Shabbat Morning Torah Study Cantor and Rabbis Saturday mornings 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Each week we will explore the portion for that Shabbat and discover intricacies of the text, discuss lessons for our lives today, and wrestle with questions. LGBTQ+ and Judaism Rabbi Bellows Thursdays 10:00 a.m. Each week, Rabbi Bellows will delve into our sacred texts to explore what Judaism has to say about issues surrounding gender and sexuality. Talmud Class Rabbi Bellows Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Join Rabbi Bellows each week as he explores Talmud (commentaries by ancient rabbis). Together you will learn about various rabbinic literature and explore the question of what relevance our ancient rabbinic literature holds today. Amateurs of the Great Assembly Cantor Eichaker Thursdays 11:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Discuss topics of Jewish content with Cantor Eichaker at this dynamic round table. We will be “exploring mysticism.” Book of Judges Rabbi Bellows First and third Tuesdays 11:00 a.m. Join Rabbi Bellows in reading through and discussing the entire Book of Judges. Meet the characters that could just as easily be found in a Marvel Comic Book. Participants must register on the UH website to attend. Jewish Book of Why Rabbi Rosenberg 2nd Monday of Every Month 10:30 a.m. Rabbi Rosenberg will teach these sessions that explore many different aspects of Judaism based on the book of the same title. Women’s Study Group Rabbi Rosenberg Second and fourth Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. Rabbi Rosenberg leads a women-only study group. New participants welcome! Mussar Class Rabbi Rosenberg Second and fourth Saturdays 12:30 p.m. Mussar is a 1,000 year-old tradition that draws on Jewish values and wisdom to guide individuals towards developing character traits which enhance spiritual growth and personal well-being.

Challah Baking April 14 at 7:00 p.m. We can't meet in person so we are doing our monthly challah baking program virtually. Get the recipe and register on the UH website.

Upcoming programs with Dana Koren, UH's Shinshinit Celebrate Mimouna with Dana & her Family Sunday, April 4, time TBA Moroccan Jews have long marked the end of Passover with a more established ritual, a raucous tradition known as Mimouna. Soon after sunset on the last night of the holiday, they indulge in the first leavened food since Passover began: moufleta, a pan-cooked cake smeared with butter and honey. Yom HaZikaron Program with Dana Tuesday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom More information coming soon on the UH website and through our E-news.


Monthly Virtual Senior Programs Hosted by United Hebrew Congregation, Congregation Shaare Emeth, Congregation Temple Israel and Temple Emanuel

Join us for our upcoming virtual senior programs on Zoom. There will be boxed lunches available for pre-order for each session. Look for additional details in your mailbox and on the UH website at unitedhebrew.org/seniors.

Monday, April 5: St. Louis’s Rich Theatre History Join us as we welcome Sharon Smith, the Curator of Civic and Personal Identity, at the Missouri Historical Society. St. Louis’s first theater opened downtown in 1823. Since then, St. Louisans have seen thousands of vaudeville, screen, opera, outdoor and indoor performances. Explore this diverse theatre experience and meet some of the stars along the way.

Monday, May 10: Live! Jewish Humor Join us as we tour the Museum of the Jewish People in Israel's Jewish Humor exhibit. We will take a lighthearted look at the origins of Jewish humor and the major contributions of Jews to the rise of a global industry. We will celebrate the diversity and vitality of Jewish humor, and explore how elements of Jewish joking have remained constant regardless of time, place, and language.

These programs are 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.

Chair Exercise with Joyce Hochberg Mondays at 2:30 p.m. on Zoom April 5, 12, 19, 26 Join us for an exciting and fun 50-minute movement class on Zoom with Joyce Hochberg, who will lead an EASY and safe chair exercise routine to upbeat music. No experience is necessary, just wear comfortable, easy moving clothes and closed-toe shoes. As always, please check with your physician before exercising. You are strongly encouraged to use one or two-pound free weights to increase resistance. Contact Angie at 314-434-3404 or [email protected] for a link to the class.

Pirket Avot Study Saturdays, April 10 - May 15 at 3:30 p.m. on Zoom For hundreds of years it has been customary to study Pirket Avot, Ethics of the Fathers, between Passover and Shavuot. Pirket Avot is the only section in the Talmud that has no commentary attached to it. Each time we study Pirket Avot we revisit and refresh its teachings. Everyone reads the words differently and shares them with each other. Please join Cantor Eichaker for exciting study and conversation centered around Pirket Avot, Ethics of the Fathers. Register on the UH website. After registering, you will receive a link to join the class.

Engagement Committee 2.0 We are excited to announce the rebranding of our membership engagement committee led by Fanchon Auman and Judy Babitz.

This has been a tough year for many individuals not being able to see and support each other in person through these hard times. Our UH community is more important than ever to offer comfort and connections with one another. This committee will focus on reaching out to or members, new and old, and “making their day just a little bit better” whether it is with a phone call to just say hello how are you today, to help or to invite someone to attend a virtual or eventually an in-person program together. We are looking for our “ambassadors of loving kindness” who want to make a difference and create an even better community to join us.

Please contact Judy Babitz at [email protected] or Fanchon Auman at [email protected].

Dreams Never Dreamed Sunday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom Join us for a discussion on disability, leadership and community building with Kalman Samuels, founder and president of the Shalva National Center in Israel and author of Dreams Never Dreamed. The Shalva Center is is dedicated to providing quality care for individuals with disabilities, empowering their families and promoting social inclusion. Register for the Zoom discussion on the UH website or by calling Angie Klenke at 314-434-3404.




Education and Engagement K-5 Education and Engagement Happy April, everyone! We’re getting ready to finish another school year. I am so proud of all of our students and teachers for making it through this crazy year. We’ve been able to learn, celebrate many simchas, have a Purim carnival, and create community, all during a pandemic. We found ways to stick together, even from all around the world. As we finish this year, I hope you reflect on everything we’ve done and how strong we have all been together. Look for 2021-22 registration coming soon so we can continue to grow our community and become even more resilient.

6-12 Education and Engagement Duck Pond The Shalach Manot Purim fundraiser was a great success. United Hebrew-ites fulfilled the mitzvah of giving gifts to friends and family and dollop of the mitzvah of giving gifts to those in need, matanot l’evyonim with 566 bags and boxes of treats! Over $5000 has been raised for United Hebrew Education and Engagement scholarships. Thank you for supporting UH and the education of our kids. If you are interested in helping with the project next year, please be in touch! Registration for 2021-2022 Religious School is coming soon. Take advantage of the early bird discount and help us to finalize our classes and teachers for next year! We are excited for the possibilities for operating in our new normal. With the warming weather, keep an eye out for more engagement activities at a park or pavilion near you. We can move away from heaters, lose the puffy coats and see each other mask to mask again!

Virtual Junior Congregation Friday at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 23

Saturday, May 22

Virtual Tot Shabbat Friday at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, April 17

Friday, May 14

Alpha Epsilon Pi Rock-A-Thon April 15, 2021 The largest single-fraternity philanthropy in the nation, Rock-A-Thon is an extensive philanthropic effort coordinated by the men of Alpha Epsilon Pi at the University of Missouri in Columbia and benefiting the American Cancer Society. The event has remained a Columbia staple since its formation in 1969. The event is hosted on a stage at the northwest corner of 9th and Broadway in downtown Columbia, Missouri. One brother from the fraternity is elected to rock on a rocking chair for 63 straight hours while the remainder of the brotherhood and additional volunteers solicit donations through canning across the state of Missouri. In 2021, Rock-A-Thon will be highlighting lung cancer. Check out the website and donate at mizzourockathon.com!


Perpetual Memorials THE CONGREGATION EXTENDS ITS SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES OF

STANLEY FRANK ABRAMS Grandfather of Rob (Becky)

Levinson

RICHARD BIRNBAUM Father of Cindi (Andrew) Burstein

JAMES MICHAEL “JIM” BUTTON Father of Brian (Sharon) Button

MARILYN FARBER

Husband of Edward Farber

SARA FAYE FIXMAN

Wife of Michael Fixman Mother of Kenneth

(Lauren) Fixman

GERALD FRANZEL Husband of Beatrice Franzel Father of Dee (Steven) Mintz

KENNETH “KEN” HELLER Husband of Jeane Heller

Father of Steffy Neidenberg Father of Donna (Mark) Waldman

Grandfather of Marni Goldberg Grandfather of Cori Neidenberg

GERALD “JERRY” HENDIN

Brother of Arleen Dobkin

JORDAN ILLIAN Son of Sandra and Klaus Illian

ALBERT H. KANDEL

Husband of Gladys Kandel

ROLAND LEE ROTH Grandfather of Stephen

(Sara) Schwartz

MARSHALL C. STEIN Step-Father of Stephanie Ann

Spielberg (Steve) Tate Step-Father of Stacey Michelle

Spielberg (Scott) Massa

RHEA SWILLINGER Grandmother of Eric (Courtney) Swillinger

Because of space limitations, condolences are listed for members and their immediate relatives. In addition, only immediate relatives of the deceased who are members are listed.

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 information will be entered

into our system and shared with the clergy.

March 28-April 3 Haskell Aronson Lillian Batavia Harry Bearman Fannie Berger Ben Berger Ida S. Bierman Jennie Binder Abraham Block Sherman Blustein Bettie A. Boxerman Kathryn E. Cohen Milton S. Cohen Harry J. Coplan Reuben Milton Crystal

Jack Dubinsky Joseph A. Epstein Dana Ezell Joseph D. Feigenbaum Nathan Frensdorf Fay G. Friedman Ben Friedman Lester Gallant Frank Gardner Israel Garfinkel Ruth Gaylor Harry Giddan Milford G. Giddan Edith Glaser Robert Gliner

William A. Goldberg Louis Goldblum Albert Golde Anna Goldenberg Ida Goldstein Stella Rosen Goldstein Marvin Grossman Abbie Herrmann Rose Jourman Dorothy Z. "Dottie" Kean Theodore Kraizer Philip Krout Paul Mandel Max Mayerson Jennie Midman

Betty Ann Moulton Eli Michael Noveson Minnie Noveson Bertha Pizer Leah Rodenberg Emil S. Roodman Jerome D. Rosen Sam Rosen Esther Sacarowitz Jack J. Sanders Nathan Sarasohn Rose M. Schenberg Alvin Segelbohm Dorothy S. Smith Harold C. Solar

Shirley Ann Sosnoff J. Lewis Spiegel Paul Steinman Cindy F. Thuner Hazel R. Wallerstein Effie Werner Mildred Wiley Milton Winter Nathan Wolff Rheta Yanow Lillie Zimmerman

April 4 - 10 Lena Katz Alter Birdie C. Bialick Irma Blank Warren Brodsky Julia Schwartz Brown Alfred Louis Chotin David L. Cohn Ethel G. Dubinsky Sol Eckert Esther Engel Clara L. Esler

Anna Finkelstein Anna Kantor Fishman Morris Goldberg David Goldstein Lillian Goldstein Clare Goldstein Rose Grosberg Morris Huber Meyer Jaffe Dorothy Jasper Goldie Kessler Robert Ketcher

Lottie Rader Kippel Joe Klearman Samuel W. Kopman Bryan Jay Koslow Minnette Levin Kretchmar Martin L. Lanznar Mr. Sam Ben Lappeman, Jr. Jonathan Michael Levy Herbert F. Lewis Yetta Loomstein Nathan Mayer

Katherine (Kitty) Morris Joseph Niederberg Edward Poscover Meyer Roudman Louis Rovin Frieda S. Schramm Katherine Serkes Reuben (Rudy) Serot Jenny Siegel Lillian D. Sigel Dr. Henry Sills Hannah Solomon

Herman L. Sparber Bessie Susman Mildred M. Tulper Lottie J. Walcher Samuel Werner Emma Schur Wides Isadore Wise Sidney P. Wolff Annie S. Yatter

April 11 - 17 Edith Ida Asckenasy Estelle Birnbaum Cecelia Chuver Rachel Crown Clarine "Cookie" Epstein Eva Muchnick Feldman Abraham D. Friedman Blime Fuhrer Sam Ginsberg

Louis Goldberg Stephen Edward Gray Samuel Guckenheim Rosella A. Jourman Stanley Julian Katcher Lillie M. Kopman Jacob E. Lasky Harry Levi William Levi Mr. Jerome J. Lewin

Ann Lichtenstein Joseph M. Malpe Leon N. (Jiggs) Maniloff Rose T. Mendelson Lenora Claris Pollack Etta Rachofsky Edward Robbins Jacob Rosenkranz Frances Rosenstroch Bertha Rovin

Fay Rudner Leah Mandle Salinger Jacob Schwartz Sarah Seltzer Frances Covitz Shanker Maurice Sincoff Marvin Spector Alice Spector Harry Stahl Martin B. Toybes

Joe W. Wyman Janet Yampolsky Jacob B. Yatter Clara Zeid Nat Zetcher Anna Zucker

April 18 - 24 Pearl Amernick Rebecca Bloom Astrin Gertrude Plaut Balk Jessie K. Barnholtz David Barter Florence Beldner Max Birnbaum Eva Kory Bornstein Sidney J. Bronfin Nathan A. Buffen David Charak Louis Cohen Harry Dunie

E. Ted Fadem Aaron A. Feigenbaum Stanley E. Feldman Barbara A. Feldman Annie M. Fischlowitz Clarice W. Friedman Edward J. Gallant Jacques Gleitman Julia Gleitman Joseph G. Goldberg Isaac Jacob Albert H. Kaplansky Nathan Keiner Morris Kirschman

Joseph W. Kopman Sam Kram Aaron (Sonny) Kram Morris Kranzberg Howard Frank Lachman Marcia Halpern Lerner Sidney David Lite Jennie Luks William Malpe Muriel K. Mayer Sarah Moss Leo Joseph Noveson Lena Frank Oakley Millard Pearlstone

Joyce Hope Portnoy Etta Oglander Reichman Jack Rodenberg Ben Roman, Jr. Gilbert M. "Gil" Sachs Hilda K. Schiffer Dorothy Schnurman Henry H. Schwartz Aaron Sessel Lizzie Sessel Philip Sherman Bertha Silverman Yetta Slumpsky Jack L. Smith

Rose H. Ganz Solar Shirley Berger Starr Alfred Stoler Rose Deutsch Stone Fred H. Suffian Orrin Dan Susman Bernice Tash Abraham Torgove Bea Dobrin Tulper Bessie Ukman Irvin J. Zeid


Tributes THIS LIST REPRESENTS

TRIBUTES MADE DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2021

JOAN S. ABRAMS

EDUCATION FUND FOR LIFELONG LEARNING

& ENRICHMENT IN HONOR OF:

*The Bat Mitzvah of Marilen Pitler Sheila Chasen Barbara Heinrich

CLERGY DISCRETIONARY FUNDS

IN APPRECIATION OF: *Rabbi Rosenberg officiating Carolyn Altman’s Funeral Service Harvey Altman

IN MEMORY OF: *H. Kenneth Gordon Regina Frederick *Ron Greenspan Ilene & Barry Schnurman *Sylvia Loomstein *Burton I. Nobil Don & Gwynn Loomstein & Family *Aileen Weinstein Barry & Ilene Schnurman

ADA & FRANK FRIEDMAN

YOUTH GROUP FUND IN HONOR OF:

*Charlie Jacob Karen Kraft Yoffie

IN MEMORY OF: *Ken Heller Alan & Iris DeWoskin *Adele (Cookie) Kraft Fred & Patti Heldman *Herb Raskas Andy & Gwen Farer *JoAnn Raskas *Rhonda and Charlotte Karen Kraft Yoffie

GENERAL FUND IN HONOR OF:

*Reva Davis for her outstanding work with her students. Michele Ambach

IN MEMORY OF: *Carolyn Altman Bella Packman Don & Susie Seigel *Irv Comensky Larry & Faith Comensky *Emily Grafman Allan & Beth Grafman *Kenneth Heller Betsy & Mark Dow Helene & Phil Frischer Jeff & Amy Stone *David Hyman Myron & Eleanor Holtzman *Robert “Bob” Levin David & Melissa Wallace *Jerry Levy Joyce S. Fischer David & Myra Glazer *Mindy Podolsky Pung Joe & Elissa Marchbein *Hal Roth *Shirley Roth *Sidney Schwartz *Harriet Wolff Schwartz *Jake Schwartz *Bertha Schwartz *Martin Wolff *Rose Wolff Larry & Faith Comensky STANLEY LAIDERMAN FUND

IN MEMORY OF: *Joan Blume Steve & Tammi Laiderman *Dr. Gerald A. Franzel Barry & Lisa Laiderman Steve & Tammi Laiderman *JoAnn Raskas Lorraine Laiderman & Family Steve & Tammi Laiderman

PERRY & SHIRLEEN MEHLMAN CAMP

SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF:

*Renee Goodman Carol Mehlman Margolis

MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF:

*Nettie Bailin Sanford & Dipali House *Ray Bankendorf Newmark Family *Meyer Block Sandy Palans *Lawrence Bretsnider Harriet Bretsnider & Family Ken & Teri Ring & Family *Jim Button Ken & Teri Ring & Family *Sally Cassidy Bridget & David Spewak *Celia Cohen David Cohen *Paul B. Davis Jr. Reva M. Davis *Dr. I Bruce Elfenbein Gerald & Dianne Elfenbein *Fran Feldman Bernard Feldman *Philip Fredman Alan & Renee Fredman & Family Lynn Wolgamot *Phillip Fox Julie & Mike Lander *Jerome Garber Elliot & Mitzi Leon *Charles Ginsberg Marvin Ginsberg *Frieda Goldberg Charles & Sheryl Feldman *Goldie Goldberg Judy Berger *Scott Phillip Goldstein Irving Goldstein *Glenn Steven Goodman *Meyer (Mike) Goodman Robert & Patti Moulton *Kenneth Heller Leslie & Barry Yoffie *Lionel J. Kaiser David & Sharon Kaiser & Family *Henry Lerner Merle & Marty Oberman *Louis Lite Joyce Davis *Sylvia Loomstein Susan Nathanson *Dr. Jack Mallen Linda & Mark Mallen

*Stanford Allen Jay Mendelson Rita Mendelson *David Moulton A. Jeffrey & Sharon Moulton *Bobette Nathan Bridget & Charles Nathan *Lori Newmark Newmark Family *Harold Oglander Marilyn Oglander *Sylvia Raymond Alan B. Raymond *Irwin Reif Irene Fox *Sadie Rickensohl David & Sharon Kaiser & Family *Bobbie Ring Ken & Teri Ring & Family *Esther Satz *Paul Satz Phil & Gail Kramer *Marion Schamest Linda & Peter Mulé *Pearl Schindler Ivy & Michael Klein *Stephen Schukar Gary & Judy Sipkin *Marlene Sherman Billy Sherman *Sam Siegel Beverly Friedman *Elaine Silver Brian & Stacey Deutsch *Lucile Thomas Teri Steinberg *Dr. Stanford Waldman Rose Waldman *Arnold Weintrub Ellen & Steve Katz *Bernadine Winter Robyn & Rick Morris Terry & Ron Seigel & Family *Joyce Stellar Yalem Ellyn Hloben, Lori Yalem, Taylor Yalem & Richard (Rick) Yalem *Jeanette Zetcher Debbie & Dave Pulley Ronald B. Zetcher


HELEN C. MILLSTONE MUSIC FUND IN HONOR OF:

*Lewis & Carol Berkin’s Grandson, Asher’s Bar Mitzvah Roberta Goran & Shelly Novack *Marty Oberman’s 75th Birthday Barry & Dale Sharon

IN MEMORY OF: *Henry L. Fishman Francine Pappageorge *Audrey Rosenberg David & Myra Glazer OPPER-ROSENBERG YOUTH

ENGAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL FUND IN APPRECIATION OF:

*The UH Purim Box The Kraizer Family

IN MEMORY OF: *Harold Rosenberg Stephen & Beverly Rosenberg MAX AND IDA ORENSTEIN SAFETY & SECURITY FUND

IN MEMORY OF: *Kenneth Heller Jim & Abby Susman *Jerry Hendin Arlene Caplan & Joe Tripodi *Herbert Raskas Sherilyn & Barry Krell

PRAYER BOOK FUND IN MEMORY OF:

*Jerry Hendin Carol & Steve Latz

RASKAS TECHNOLOGY FUND

IN MEMORY OF: *Gloria Cohn Candi & Steve Marton *Kenneth Heller Merle & Marty Oberman Dan & Debbie Raskas *Herbert Raskas Marcy & Rick Cornfeld Alan & Iris DeWoskin *JoAnn Raskas Lauren Yoffie

SAUL SPIELBERG EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER FUND

IN HONOR OF: *The birth of Mike & Ivy Klein’s Granddaughter, Brooklyn Corin Kurtz Myron & Eleanor Holtzman

IN MEMORY OF: *Jim Button Myra Ozersky *Judith Ann Dyhouse Shari & Tom Rothwell *Kenneth Heller Renee & Alan Goldberg *Jerry Levy Phil & Gail Kramer *Sylvia Loomstein Karyn & Dave Klein & Family

HENRIETTA AND ELI SPIELBERG ISRAEL

SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION FUND

IN MEMORY OF: *Kenneth Heller Marilen Pitler UNITED HEBREW CEMETERY

PERPETUAL CARE FUND IN MEMORY OF:

*Nathan (Nappy) Friedman Gloria Ruben & Family *Elmer J. Gidlow Jerome & Catherine Gidlow *Emily M. Grafman David & Lisa Grafman *Lena Rosenblum Poger Charlotte Rosenblum *Bonnie Shainman Michael & Nancy McCamley & Family *Evelyn Silverstein Susan Allison *Sarah Steinberg Dorothy Maer *Dr. Elmer Wagman Helene Sherman

BETTY & EUGENE WOLFF TRANSPORTATION FUND

IN MEMORY OF: *Clara Citerman Arlene & Stanley Citerman *Jack Cohen *Ruth Cohen Katz *Sara Fixman Allan, Susan & Michael Cohen *Gary Kunin Marsha Kunin *Adolph Mandelker *Marie Mandelker Dan Mandelker *Michael Murray MD Mike & Tracy Hurwitz Additional Donations:

BACKPACK BUDDIES

*Jim & Abby Susman IN MEMORY OF:

*Kenneth Heller Joel & Marcia Barasch Reva Davis UNITED HEBREW KITCHEN

IN MEMORY OF: *Ruth Foxx Jerry & Fran Goldberg

MAZEL TOV Mazel tov to Beth Feldman for being named Director, Campaign and Affinity Groups at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. Double Mazel Tovs to Isabel and Rich Goldstein on two engagements: their son Jesse is engaged to Leah Saunders and their son Alex is engaged to Jordana Arends. Mazel tov to Linda and Mitch Baris on the marriage of their son Justin to April Aguillard. Mazel tov, also, to Sara Willick, Justin's grandmother! Mazal tov to Steve and Tammi Laiderman and Lorraine Laiderman on the birth of their grandson and great-grandson Perry Jacob, to parents Missy and David Laiderman. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Victoria Winfrey

Brent & Maggie Kraushaar, Cameron & new baby coming soon


Need Help with Using Technology? The Tech Tutor Program is for YOU!

READY – We connect you over the telephone with a community volunteer tutor who is using the same device as you – iPad, Android Tablet, iPhone, Android phone, Apple computer, PC.

SET – Work one-on-one with your community volunteer tutor – you ask the questions to get the support you need. No standard curriculum. Written materials are provided to support your learning!

GO – Use Zoom, FaceTime, Facebook Messenger Video and more! • Try a new app! Take an online class at the Mirowitz Center! • Download a book from the St. Louis County Library! Connect with family and friends through technology!

Call to Register for this Free Program! 314-432-1610 x1116 or Email: [email protected] Sponsored by the Women’s Auxiliary Foundation for Jewish Aged, a supporting foundation of Jewish Federation of St. Louis

The Tech Tutor Program is offered in collaboration with: Central Reform Congregation, Congregation B ’nai Amoona, Congregation Shaare Emeth, Congregation Temple Israel, Nusach Hari B’nai Zion Congregation, Temple Emanuel, Traditional Congregation, United Hebrew Congregation and Young Israel of St. Louis.

The Czech Scroll Story: from WWII to the Diaspora Monday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom A series of miracles allowed a huge hoard of Czech Torah scrolls to survive the devastation of the Shoah and stand as a testament to the communities that perished. The Memorial Scrolls Trust is committed to maintaining the legacy of these scrolls by dispersing 1400 of them around the world on permanent loan from our collection. To those who were entrusted with the scrolls, they are a symbol of hope as well as sorrow. The hope pushed forward an ongoing mission. We believe these Czech scrolls should be reinstituted in Jewish life as a memorial to the vanished communities which once treasured them. The Memorial Scrolls Trust bears witness to the fulfillment of this hope. Let us teach our children about the world of miracles and let us use the scrolls to remind people about what binds them together every day. United Hebrew has one of the “orphan” scrolls. Learn the history of where our scroll came from and how we are proud to have it on loan from The Memorial Scrolls Trust. Register on the UH website. Once you register, a link will be sent to join the program.

Lois Roman is a Trustee of the Memorial Scrolls Trust (MST), and serves as the US Representative based on the East Coast. The Memorial Scrolls Trust is a London based non-profit which oversees the legacy of 1,564 Czech Torah scrolls that survived the Shoah. After a miraculous story of survival, these scrolls arrived in London and were dispersed on permanent loan to caring communities around the world. Lois began her involvement with MST several years ago following a long career on Wall Street as a money manager. She has a degree from Brandeis University and an MBA from Columbia Business School.



United Hebrew Cemetery

United Hebrew “Members-Only” Sale Purchase TWO burial plots for the same price as one Limited Time Only - April 5 - September 14, 2021

7855 Canton Avenue University City, MO 63130

Phone: 314-427-5900 Barry Needle, Cemetery Director

* Did You Know ... United Hebrew Cemetery

accepts burials in ALL sections of the cemetery for non-Jewish family members and individuals

who have converted to Judaism without conditions? Not all St. Louis Jewish cemeteries do.

Now, not when sorrow comes, is the time to visit United Hebrew Cemetery and select a suitable burial plot.

Open House at the Cemetery Sunday, June 6 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

7855 Canton Avenue, University City Come visit our community’s resting place.

Take a tour and learn more about United Hebrew Cemetery. Meet in the circle outside the Cemetery House/Office.

For more information or to set an individual appointment, please call Barry Needle at 314-427-5900.

COVID-19 safety protocols are being followed.

Two-For-One Pricing Terms Based on United Hebrew Cemetery rates effective Feb. 1, 2020

Purchase one plot at regular price, receive a second plot at no charge

Burial plots must be purchased in multiples of two and paid in full during the period of April 5 - Sept. 14, 2021; not valid on prior sales;

no other discounts will apply

Burial plots may be purchased in all sections of the cemetery where saleable plots are located, under terms of each section

Not applicable to other burial charges (e.g., grave opening fees, burial of cremains, etc.)

Available only to members of United Hebrew Congregation current in their membership obligations, on behalf of themselves and immediate family only (will be confirmed by Cemetery Director in advance of issuing a sales agreement)

Why United Hebrew Cemetery? Situated on 20 acres of land in University City, the cemetery is centrally 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 in all areas of the cemetery.* Individuals and families may choose traditional burial or interment of cremated remains.

Burial plots are available to all members of the Jewish community, regardless of congregational affiliation or non-affiliation.

Benefits of Pre-Planning All too often, families have not planned ahead and must make decisions in the midst of their grief. Some families are burdened with heavy medical bills that add to their stress, emotionally and financially. Purchasing your burial plots today gives you peace of mind and: Relieves your family members of the strain of last minute arrangements

Ensures that all your family members will be buried in close proximity to each other Saves money by avoiding future price increases

Cemetery Sections United Hebrew Cemetery has a variety of desirable gravesite locations which ensure an enduring and appropriate memorial.

Memorial Garden All stones are flat and level with the ground. Traditional Family Sections Four or more graves with one large family monument and small markers for each individual. Individual gravesites One marker for each person or one marker for two people.

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The United Hebrew Scroll of Honor was established to honor and recognize individuals and families who voluntarily increase their annual commitment above and beyond the Basic Annual Commitment Level. This strengthens our ability to meet the needs of our congregants while preserv ing the financial health of the congregation. We invite you to consider becoming a Scroll of Honor participant or renewing your pledge by contacting Daryl Rothman, Executive Director at [email protected] or 314-469-0700. Thank you for your generous support.

Thank you to the following generous donors.

Shomrei Torah Anonymous (2) Bob (z”l) & Fran Balk Rick & Marcy Cornfeld David & Stacy Rolfe Barry & Leslie Yoffie

Or HaTorah Jerry & Suzanne Sincoff Deane & Fancine Thompson Stan Towerman Barry & Barbara Wolkowitz

Atzei Chaim Irene Fox Lois Guller Dan & Debbie Raskas Robert Rosenthal Michael & Alicia Tessler Norman Wolff

Rimmonim Sheryl Bauer Steve & Lexie Goldsmith Michael & Nanette Suffian

Tziz Daniel & Emily Cohen Gary & Betsy Koenig Paul & Fran Kravitz Cheryl Lamprecht & Family Hannah & Larry Langsam Gloria Ruben

Kotoret Anonymous (2) Fred & Eva Ashner Andy & Diana Babitz Joel & Marcia Barasch Naomi Barasch David Bass & Megan Matheny

Gregory & Tracy Berg Dr. Kevin & Carol Blinder Stan & Denise Bunsick Benjamin & Jill Crane Alan & Iris DeWoskin Charles & Sheryl Feldman Michael & Barbara Ferman Paul & Terry Flotken Phil & Helene Frischer Richard & Isabel Goldstein Robert & Susan Goldstein Steve & Gay Guller Matt & Becky Holt Barry & Sherilyn Krell Louis & Leslye Laderman Steve & Tammi Laiderman Lewis & Cheryl Levey Jason & Lauren Lourie Sandford & Babette Miller

Jeffrey & Shary Moulton Lisa S. & David G. Rosenstock Bob & Linda Saltman Larry & Carolyn Satz Barry & Dale Sharon Mike & Stephanie Sigmond David Smith Herbert & Adrienne (z”l) Sobelman Edward Spielberg Frank & Veronica Spielberg Richard & Linda Stein Jerry & Greta Stoliar Art & Lisa Weiss Richard & Catherine Wieder Lee & Laurie Wielansky

Fred and Eva Ashner Bryan and Judy Babitz Mitch and Lynda Baris Edward Becker Jerry (z”l) and Rosalie Brasch Paul and Terry Flotken Phil and Helene Frischer Ron and Julie Gibbs Steve and Tammi Laiderman Merlin and Harriet Lickhalter

Robert Packman Dan and Debbie Raskas H. Lee and Brigitte Rosenberg David and Lisa Rosenstock Robert and Martha Senior Jerry and Suzanne Sincoff Jeff and Amy Stone Deane and Fancine Thompson Stan Towerman Barry and Leslie Yoffie

Our Legacy Circle is a group of members who have made a commitment to leave at least 1% of their estate to United Hebrew in their estate planning documents.

Joining the Legacy Circle does not need to be difficult. Your estate planning professional can help you make this provision. Contact Executive Director Daryl Rothman with any questions at [email protected].

Members of the Legacy Circle include, but are not limited to the following:

United Hebrew Catering & Events | Weekly Meals Each week we will provide 4 meal options for $10 each.

Order as many of each meal as you like. Pickup on Mondays. Need delivery? Contact us for details at 314-469-0700.

Get the weekly menu and place your order online.

www.unitedhebrew.org/catering

DIERBERGS GIFT CARDS SCHNUCKS E-SCRIP CARD

If you shop at Dierbergs, please stop by the office to purchase gift cards. You purchase the

cards at face value and UH makes 5%! Remember to use your Schnucks key fobs!

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Shiva Trays Party Trays

Kiddush Naming Ceremony Anniversary Party

Contact United Hebrew

314-469-0700 [email protected]

Shop Unique Treasures UNIQUE GIFTS ● MENORAHS ● CANDLES ● DREIDELS ● CANDY

DECORATIONS ● GIFT WRAP TEACHER GIFTS and MUCH MORE!

Proudly Supporting United Hebrew

Bernstein Real Estate Lewis Bernstein

997-5800

928 McKnight Road, Suite A

St. Louis, MO 63132

A D V E R T I S E W I T H U S

We’re looking for advertisers!

Advertising space can be purchased for the entire year (8 issues) or monthly.

September October

November/December January/February

March April

May/June July/August

Size Annual Price Monthly

Price

1 SPACE AD 1.88” x 1.2” $395 $55

2 SPACE AD 3.81” x 1.2” $710 $90

2 SPACE AD 1.88” x 2.45” $710 $90

4 SPACE AD 3.81” x 2.45” $1250 $160

4 SPACE AD 7.67” x 1.2” $1250 $160

If you or your business would like to purchase space on the inside back cover of HaMakor, contact Daryl Rothman

at [email protected]

Open by Appointment ONLY Call Iris at 314-469-1556 or 314-852-2440

Thank You to our Advertisers

CLERGY Brigitte S Rosenberg, Senior Rabbi Adam C. Bellows, Assistant Rabbi

Ronald D. Eichaker, Cantor Howard G. Kaplansky, Rabbi Emeritus Murray W. Hochberg, Cantor Emeritus

OFFICERS Phil Frischer, President Sheryl Bauer, President-Elect Andrew Babitz, Vice President

Paul Kravitz, Vice President David Spewak, Vice President Bob Sterneck, Treasurer Michael Klein, Assistant Treasurer Naomi Barasch, Secretary

United Hebrew Congregation serves the Jewish community of St. Louis as a place of worship and learning with a welcoming community united in the common Judaic spirit of Reform Judaism.

Our thanks to the Laiderman Family for their generous donation to the United Hebrew Endowment Fund to help support our synago gue Bulletin.

One Gudder Campus 13788 Conway Road St. Louis, MO 63141

Administrative Office: 314-469-0700 Education & Program Office: 314-434-3404

Fax: 314-434-7821

www.unitedhebrew.org

STAFF Daryl Rothman, Executive Director Cori Neidenberg, Director of Programming & Communication

Lauren Lourie, Director of Early Childhood Engagement Laura Rosenberg, Director Elementary Education & Engagement H. Lee Rosenberg, Director of Secondary Education & Engagement

Jessy Nelson, Communications & Marketing Manager

Gerald E. Freeman, Facilities Manager David Cohen, Assistant Musical Director Iris DeWoskin, Gift Shop Manager Rick Recht, Artist-in-Residence

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