Vol. 23    Issue 15    Parshas Vaera
Yarchei Kallah February 2nd Thru February 5th
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This Week's Dvar Torah: 
"Moses' Resume"
  The Parshiyos we are currently studying serve as Moshe Rabbeinu's introduction to Klal Yisrael. The narratives covered in these weekly Torah readings illuminate for us the attributes the Jewish people seek in choosing their leaders. 
AMUD Insights 
Brachos 44a                      "Sweeter Than Honey" 

   On this week's amud we find an interesting anecdote. Rabba bar-bar Chana recounted that when he and others would partake of fruits from Genosar with Rebi Yochanan, Rebi Yochanan would eat an enormous amount, up to one hundred fruits, and Rebi Yochanan would swear that he had not eaten sustenance.
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Catch the Spirit of St. Louis Kollel with "A Night Of Perfect Pairings" at the Chase Park Plaza
Sunday, February 26th, 2017
Choice of Spirited Programs Begin at 5:00 PM
Eishes Chayil ~ Two Tablets ~ Senior Kollel ~ Partners In Torah ~ Amud-A-Week ~ Torah & Turf
Followed By A Bountiful Buffet Catered by Jon Rubin

Catch the Kollel Spirit!
To Join This Year's Scroll of Honor Call Rabbi Shaya Mintz (314) 726-6047 or email smintz@stlkollel.com
 

Kollel Hosts Inaugural Torah & Turf Shabbaton 
DENVER * DALLAS * CHICAGO * CLEVELAND * ST. LOUIS
CONGRATULATIONS GREEN TEAM!
 
  
This Sunday, January 29th
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM 
BLOOD DONORS
URGENTLY NEEDED!!!!
ST. LOUIS JEWISH COMMUNITY
10th ANNUAL
BLOOD DRIVE
 
ENDORSED BY THE JEWISH SOCIAL ACTION NETWORK
Congregation Young Israel~ 8101 Delmar
To schedule an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org
(use sponsor code: YIJS) or call 1-800-RED-CROSS
Walk-In Donors Welcome (Appointments Take Priority)
Free Babysitting Available ~ For Info or To Volunteer
Call Judy (314) 862-8432 Email  jrhellman@sbcglobal.net
Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry Drive
Please Bring Non-Perishable Food Items:
Canned Fruit/Vegetables/Tuna/Salmon ~ Peanut Butter ~ Pasta
 



This Sunday, January 29th  ~ 7:30 pm at Young Israel
Join us for an evening commemorating the 3rd
anniversary of the passing of Dr. J. Lester Zeffren a"h
 
 
Preliminary Remarks By
Rabbi Moshe Shulman and Dr. Dov Zeffren
"Medicinal Tefillah: How to Effectuate
Our Prayers for a Choleh"
With Rabbi Yitzchak Kowalsky
(Dr. J. Lester Zeffren Chair of Jewish Medical Ethics)
For more information, call (314) 726-6047
or email ykowalsky@stlkollel.com 
WINTER YARCHEI KALLAH
Thursday, February 2nd-Sunday, February 5th
MEN'S PROGRAM:
Scholar in Residence: Rabbi Chaim Gibber:
Rosh Kollel, Community Kollel of Minneapolis
Program begins Thursday evening with learning and refreshments at Agudas Israel
 
WOMEN'S PROGRAM:
Mrs. Suri Gibber: Noted Author, Speaker and Educator; Principal of Bais Yaakov High School of Minneapolis
"Living a Life of Meaning:
The Power of a Woman to Create a Quality Life"
Shabbos Afternoon 3pm to 4 pm Home of Mrs. Bryna Kandel 8341 Cornell Refreshments will be served
Parshas Vayishlach Rashi Class
with Mrs. Mimi David
Four-week session begins Tuesday mornings at 10 am
 (Jan 31st, Feb 7th, Feb 14th
and Feb 21st) Kollel Conference Room $20 for the series.
For more information,
contact Shoshana Kowalsky skowalsky@stlkollel.com

Torah Prep School and U. City Shul
Present Rebbee Hill
"Mission: Possible"
An Actor's Return To
His Jewish Identity
 
February 4th 8:30 PM U City Shul
Dairy Melave Malka
Rabbi Hill is the son of celebrated TV/movie personality Steven Hill
of "Mission: Impossible" and "Law
& Order" fame. Listen in on "Mission: Possible" as Rabbi Hill talks about
his famous father's return to Judaism
and the lessons we can all learn from
his incredible story.
Admission: $15
For more information: 314 863-7485
WOW! BLOWOUT SALE AT
Orli's Boutique  
Up to 70% off winter merchandise and
accessories, including scarves and bags!
We're on your way to Costco, just off 141 and Clayton.
161 Lamp and Lantern Village, Chesterfield, 63017
Open 10am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday
You can reach Orli at 314-724-1134
NEW!!! Senior Kollel Presents.....
"What If?"
Thought-Provoking Lessons For Our Time
Tuesdays 1pm to 2 pm at the Kollel
With Rabbi Gidon Nitsun
Men and Women...Join us every week as together we explore the pressing (and sometimes not so pressing) issues of the day. Banter around some real life questions and then hear what Judaism has to say. Bring your thinking caps, be ready to debate and join in the fun. Before going home, Rabbi Nitsun will leave you with an inspiring and insightful thought to take you through the week. For more information,
call (314) 726-6047 or email gnitsun@stlkollel.com
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