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Congregation Shaare Emeth
21 July 2016 | 15 Tamuz 5776
Top Happenings 
Mazal Tov Rabbi Bennett on Becoming a Senior Rabbinic Fellow
Congratulations to Rabbi Jim Bennett on graduating from the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem! The intensive three-year fellowship for rabbis, the Rabbinic Leadership Initiative (RLI), immersed 28 rabbis from across North America into the highest levels of Jewish learning, equipping them to meet modern day challenges with both intellectual and moral caliber. To learn more about the program, click here.

 
Sunday, September 11, 2016
There's still time to become a sponsor for the Heart and Soul Gala! This year we will honor 
Marilyn and Ken Steinback  with the prestigious Harris Frank Community Service Award, and  Sharon Greenberg Stefanie and  Tod Greenberg , Dan  and  Darcy Glidewell and their families with the L'dor Va'dor Award. The evening will also feature a fun-filled show by nationally recognized comedian, David Glickman. 

Shaare the Vision  Pledge 
Thanks to our members, we've reached over $6.4 MILLION dollars! There's still time to help us make our goal of $9.5 million.  If you would like your gift to be made towards the construction budget, please submit your contribution by August 31st To find out more and get a sneak peek of the construction in the youth lounge, click here.

Wanted: College E-Mail Addresses
Shaare Emeth sends our college students care packages during the holidays to show we're thinking of them. We want to include as many college students as possible in this program.  Use this  online form to give us your contact information so we can stay in touch. It is important to fill out this form every year as we don't retain students mailing addresses from previous years. 
 
High Holiday Choir Openings
Are you interested in joining the High Holiday Choir this year? All singers ages 12 and up are welcome! Singers should be available for all rehearsals and services. Rehearsals will be held every Wednesday evening from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.starting August 17th. For more information, call  Cantor Warner at (314) 692-5350.

Jewish Life & Learning 
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Update on Rabbi Goldstein's Sabbatical and an Opportunity for the Coming Year
Rabbi Goldstein shares her sabbatical experience and offers an opportunity for a few members of the congregation to join her in a pursuit of a certification in Spiritual Direction. More details  here.

July/August Bulletin Available Online

Baby N Me
Wednesday, Jul. 27, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in Rooms 8/10
Baby 'n Me is our first step in nurturing your child's development.  Come us for music, crafts, and fun activities!
For additional information, please visit: www.sestl.org/babynme 

Looking to Take the Next Step in Your Jewish Journey? Introduction to Judaism
Registration now open; weekly beginning Tuesday, Sept. 6, 7-9 p.m.
Register now for this 16-week course on the basics of Judaism. View Flyer  

Tzedek, Tzedakah & Caring 
July through September 2016

Monthly Volunteer Opportunities

Room at the Inn 


Welcome New Americans to STL
St. Louis will welcome 600 new Americans this summer. Are you interested in volunteering to help them get settled? Mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 3rd from 
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. for an orientation session at The International Institute of St. Louis. Contact Debbie Bram for more information.

Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry 

Please place donations in the wooden box inside the main entrance. 
   
International Institute Potluck
Thursday, July 28, noon (out of building) 
First Friday  Aug. 5, Sept. 2, Oct. 7
Senior Lunch Program  Monday , August 15 (Please send RSVPs to Shandi Penrod at 314-692-5301 by Wednesday, August 10th
Tzedek Shabbat  Aug. 12 
College Send-Off during Shabbat services Friday, Aug. 12, 6 p.m. Please RSVP to Tammy McNaughton
TISHA B'AV Aug. 13-14
Shirlee Green Preschool Bounce Back to School event Sunday, Aug. 14 
Harvey & Leanne Schneider Interfaith Forum Church Services with Rabbi Bennett Sunday, Aug. 28, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. at Parkway UCC 
"Happily Ever Laughter" Heart & Soul Gala to Honor Steinbacks, Greenbergs, Glidewells
Sunday, Sept. 11 

Israel Now
In the Community
YPD Happy Hour Series Thursday, July 21, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
NCJW Back to School! store  Sunday, July 24
The 2016 JCC Maccabi Games in St. Louis will require the guiding hands of more than 1,000 volunteers Sign Up to Volunteer

Recent Losses
The Congregation mourns the loss of
yahrzeit memorial candle
Sue Yawitz
Lynne Garland
May the memories of our loved ones be blessings.

Worship Schedule
 
July 22-23, 2016
Balak
Numbers 22 :2−25:9
Haftarah Reading
Micah 5:6- 6:8

Mondays, Thursdays 
7:15-7:45 a.m.
Weekday Morning Minyan (Pasternak Chapel)

Friday, July 22
6 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Stiffman Sanctuary)

Saturday, July 23
11 a.m. Shabbat Morning Worship Service (Pasternak Chapel) 

All services are open to the community
 Ongoing Opportunities

Adult Hebrew/Adult B'nei Mitzvah
Interested in joining a future class? Email or call 314-569-0010

Torah Study 
Tuesdays 10 a.m. in the Library Conference Room
Saturdays 9:30 a.m. in Room 23    




Every other Thursday 1-3 p.m.; next meeting: July 28
 
Wise Aging Groups
Current groups are full.
Interested in joining a future group?

Every fourth Tuesday
July 26, 7 p.m.
SE56, SEJYG, J8M and SETYG
 
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11645 Ladue Road
St. Louis, MO 63141
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Congregation Shaare Emeth
Do you know someone interested in affiliation? If so, please encourage them to contact Rosalie Stein, our executive director, at 314-692-5353 or at  [email protected] .
 
 


 
Shaare Emeth founded 1867