Thanks to all who attended the 116th Anniversary Banquet
31
Dec
2021
NHBZ ‘S 116th Anniversary Celebration – Thanks to All
Year: 2021
31
Dec
2021
Sisterhood Scoop – January 1, 2022
Volume 5 Number 1 – January 1, 2022 – 28 Tevet 5782
Book Club News
The next book club meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, January 24, 7:15-8:45 pm. The discussion is currently scheduled to be virtual – on Zoom only. The book will be “The Ghost of Hannah Mendes,” a novel by Naomi Ragen that Is based on the true-life story of Dona Gracia Mendes who grew up in Spain and Portugal during the start of the Spanish & Portuguese Inquisitions. It fictionalizes Gracia’s descendants now living in the United States.
For more info contact: Terri Schnitzer 314-518-4107 terrischnitzer@yahoo.com
Sally Katz, Mimi Fiszel, Norman & Linda Shore, Linda Luks, Rhonnie Goldfader
We invite you to join us!
For more information: email sisterhood@nhbz.org or contact Fran Alper at 314-993-4024 or fran.alper@outlook.com or Teree Farbstein at 314-753-5035 or tfarbstein2@gmail.com
23
Dec
2021
Mazal tov to Edmundo and Karla Del Castillo!
Mazal tov to Edmundo and Karla Del Castillo on the birth of twin grandsons! The new arrivals were born to Edmundo and Karla’s children who live in the U.K.
May the new parents merit to raise their sons to a life of Torah, Chuppah, and Ma’asim Tovim, and may the entire Del Castillo family have abundant joy and nachas from their newest blessings!
17
Dec
2021
Sisterhood Scoop – December 11, 2021
Volume 4 Number 48 – December 18, 2021 – 14 Tevet 5782
Book Club News
The next book club meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, January 24, 7:15-8:45 pm. The discussion is currently scheduled to be virtual – on Zoom only. The book will be “The Ghost of Hannah Mendes,” a novel by Naomi Ragen that Is based on the true-life story of Dona Gracia Mendes who grew up in Spain and Portugal during the start of the Spanish & Portuguese Inquisitions. It fictionalizes Gracia’s descendants now living in the United States.
For more info contact: Terri Schnitzer 314-518-4107 terrischnitzer@yahoo.com
We invite you to join us!
For more information: email sisterhood@nhbz.org or contact Fran Alper at 314-993-4024 or fran.alper@outlook.com or Teree Farbstein at 314-753-5035 or tfarbstein2@gmail.com
17
Dec
2021
NHBZ ‘S 116th Anniversary Celebration – Thank You
NHBZ ‘S 116th Anniversary Celebration Sunday, December 12, 2021
It takes a lot of work to put on an event like the 116th Anniversary Dinner. We have many people to thank …
We thank our honorees
Lenny & Fran Alper, Guests of Honor
Alan Haber, HaKaras HaTov Award recipient
Shaving Israel, Israel Advocacy Award recipient
Dr. Laura Goldmeier, President
Irl Solomon accepting award for Shaving Israel
Anniversary Dinner Committee
Sandie Abrams, Lenny & Fran Alper (co-chairs), Jesse Barash, Teree Farbstein, Marsha Feenberg, Rhonnie Goldfader, Dr. Eliot Katz, Robin Rickerman, Nancy Rush, Nancy Stenn, and Anna Rose Tendler who worked as a team to create a very successful event.
Plus our ad solicitor specialists: Marcie Brook, Denny Feit, Sandie Greenberg, and Jay Umansky
We thank the program participants (in order of appearance)
- Cary Alper and Mike Minoff outstanding emcee duo
- Cantor Murray Hochberg for leading us in beautiful renditions of the national anthems
- Jesse Barash for his welcome back poem
- Menachem Szus for his welcome message
- Howard Sandler for leading HaMotzi and piano entertainment
- Rabbi Ze’ev Smason for his inspirational presentations introducing each honoree
- Rhonnie Goldfader for presenting the ‘Pearls of Wisdom” Silent Auction
- Rachel Miller, Founder of Shaving Israel, as surprise guest
- Rabbi Avi Okin for his motivating remarks and for leading Bircas HaMazon
Special thanks to
Robin Rickerman, catering and venue
Bobby Levine, invitation & journal cover design
Kenny Bressler, set-up and consulting
Joni Kaiser, Jewish Light submissions
Dr. Eliot Katz, event photography
Nancy Stenn, administrative specialist
Hindy Anton, event accounting
Allan Swan & Teretha Carter, logistics
We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of the event sponsors
Gold Pillar – Michelle Shower and Suzanne Shower Walch & Tony Walch
Pillar – Lenny & Fran Alper; Don & Julie Eisenberg
Sustainer – Zev & Arin Rosenberg
Sponsor – Caryn & Joanna Alper; Berger Memorial; Jesse & Debbie Barash; Stan & Rhonnie Goldfader; Alan & Janet Haber; Jewish Federation of St. Louis; Bob & Joni Kaiser; Mark Ragin & Gail Rose; Timekeepers; Mickey Ariel, Joel Garbow, & Stuart Zimbalist
Thanks to the early bird raffle prize donors
Stanley Steemer
Sunshine Drapery & Interior Design Trader Joe’s
Clayton Plaza Hotel
Jesse & Debbie Barash
Joanna Alper
Anna Rose Tendler
Thank you to everyone who sent in RSVPs and Ads before the November 12 Early Bird deadline …
… and Congratulations to the Winners of the Early Bird Raffle:
Stuart Klamen – Stanley Steemer gift certificate
Shaul Ganel – Hydro Flask lunch box & food jar
Aaron & Nancy Novack – Sunshine Drapery and Design gift certificate
Howard & Phyllis Loiterstein – Original 7 qt. Crock-Pot
Stuart & Betsy Zimbalist – Trader Joe’s gift basket
Tony Granillo – 2 tickets to the Fabulous Fox Theatre
Bob & Joni Kaiser – One night stay at the Clayton Plaza Hotel
Thank you to Michael Genovese Jewelers and to all those who participated in our Pearls of Wisdom Jewelry Auction …
… and Congratulations to the Top Bidders:
Arin & Zev Rosenberg – Pearl Necklace and Pearl Bracelet
Dr. Faye Cohen & Brian McCary – Diamond and Gold Ring
And, finally, the Committee and the Board of Directors thank everyone who attended the 116th Anniversary Celebration and all those who purchased Tribute Ads in the Commemorative Ad Journal
10
Dec
2021
NHBZ 116th Anniversary Banquet
116th Anniversary Banquet December 12th, 2021
To ensure everyone’s health and safety, attendees should be fully vaccinated and follow the hotel’s latest Covid-19 guidelines, including wearing masks in public spaces. Refer to the hotel guidelines at: https://www.cpclayton.com/covid-19. NHBZ is carefully monitoring the changing Covid situation. Please watch this space for updates.
10
Dec
2021
Sisterhood Scoop – December 11, 2021
Volume 4 Number 47 – December 11, 2021 – 7 Tevet 5782
Join Sisterhood congratulates Nusach Hari B’nai Zion
on its 116th Anniversary
Sunday, December 12 at the Clayton Plaza Hotel
Mazel Tov to the Honorees!
Book Club News
The next book club meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, January 24, 7:15-8:45 pm. The discussion is currently scheduled to be virtual – on Zoom only. The book will be “The Ghost of Hannah Mendes,” a novel by Naomi Ragen that Is based on the true-life story of Dona Gracia Mendes who grew up in Spain and Portugal during the start of the Spanish & Portuguese Inquisitions. It fictionalizes Gracia’s descendants now living in the United States.
For more info contact
Terri Schnitzer 314-518-4107 terrischnitzer@yahoo.com
We invite you to join us!
For more information: email sisterhood@nhbz.org or contact Fran Alper at 314-993-4024 or fran.alper@outlook.com or Teree Farbstein at 314-753-5035 or tfarbstein2@gmail.com
06
Dec
2021
2022 Israel Bound
ISRAEL BOUND
June 13 – July 04, 2022
ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICING
$2,300 (includes flight from St. Louis)
Open to teens currently in the 10th-12th grade.
Adventure awaits…
Explore ancient Jerusalem & modern Tel Aviv
Float in the Dead Sea
Climb Masada at sunrise
Ride a camel in the Negev Desert
Surf in the Mediterranean
Reflect at the Kotel, the Western Wall
Hang out with Israeli teens
AND much more!
Learn More
VIEW ITINERARY, WATCH VIDEOS, & APPLY at JFedSTL.org/Israel-Bound.
Discounted price includes a $750 travel grant available to all St. Louis teens and a $3,000 RootOne voucher (limited number of vouchers available). RootOne is seeded through the generosity of The Marcus Foundation and is powered by the Jewish Education Project
06
Dec
2021
Teen Tzedek – Be the Change in Your Community
The St. Louis Teen Tzedek Youth Philanthropy Program gives you the chance to make a difference by supporting the causes you care about.
Teen Tzedek is open to Jewish teens in grades 7 through 12.
HOW DOES TEEN TZEDEK WORK?
- Deposit $18 a year into your Teen Tzedek account.
- Learn about philanthropy firsthand as you allocate funds from your Teen Tzedek account to charities and organizations that are important to you.
- Throughout the year, you will explore different causes that you’re passionate about, as well as have opportunities to participate in social service projects.
Find out more and register for this fun and meaningful program:
JFedSTL.org/Teen-Tzedek
Have Questions?
Judy Gerth will help at JGerth@jfedstl.org or 314.442.3881
30
Nov
2021
Mazal Tov to Noah Cohen & Rebecca Waxman
Mazal tov to Noah Cohen & Rebecca Waxman on the birth of a son! Mazal tov to grandparents Bruce & Faith Waxman, dear great grandparents Marvin & Sandy Greenberg, Gloria Waxman, z”l & Charles Waxman, z”l, and to the entire Waxman and Cohen families.
May Noah and Rebecca merit to raise their son to a life of Torah, chuppah, and ma’asim tovim!