The tradition of Shavuos Overnight Studies continues! We will have plenty of snacks (and caffeine!) and some very interesting classes this year. Please join us! 11:30 pm – 12:30 am Menachem Szus, “Korbanot: Are We Sacrificing Fido?” 12:50 am – 1:50 am Isaac Amon, “A Walk Through Time: The Story of Jewish Portugal” 2:15 am…
What is the Rose Ragin Chesed Fund? The fund provides for acts of chesed (lovingkindness) to support lifecycle events of NHBZ members, such as… How can I contribute to the Rose Ragin Chesed Fund? Buy Rose Ragin Chesed cards and Purim Cards Buy ‘onesies’ for a baby Make a donation to the Rose Ragin Chesed…
FINAL WEEK of “The Schmooze” with Rabbi Okin, This Sunday, 6 p.m. Our final discussion-based Torah learning with Rabbi Okin (for kids 4th Grade and older) is this Sunday, May 22, at 6:00 p.m. We’re having hot dogs and hamburgers and other treats for this special event. See you Sunday, and we will Schmooze!
Q: Why are mirrors covered in a house of mourning / shiva? A: There are several suggested reasons for this custom, most perfectly rational and practical, while some more Kabbalistic. Covering Mirrors is a way to remind us that the observation of shiva is not about ourselves but rather a time to concentrate on the…
THE FOUR QUESTIONS Please allow us to introduce: LINDA (BRESSLER) SZUS Linda (Bressler) Szus was born and reared in St. Louis. She attended Ladue High School and graduated from Washington University with a degree in Graphic Design. On a group trip to Israel, she met her husband, Menachem. (Yes, Linda is the wife of the…
Q: I see Pesach Sheni listed on my Jewish calendar. What is it? What are we celebrating andhow should we celebrate this day? A: Pesach Sheni, literally the Second Pesach, commemorates the day when someone whomissed the opportunity to bring the Korban Pesach, the Pascal Lamb, before Pesach wouldhave the opportunity to offer their make-up…
Mazal tov to Dr. Gavriel & Sarah Beth Matt on the birth of a daughter! Mazal tov to grandparents Bruce & Faith Waxman and Dr. Daniel & Hana Matt, dear great grandparents Marvin & Sandy Greenberg, and to the entire Waxman and Matt families. May Gavriel and Sarah Beth and your entire families have abundant…
Mazel tov to parents Chiyya and Chagit Smason on the birth of a son. Mazal tov to Rabbi Ze’ev & Chani Smason and Hanan & Yael Caspi on the birth of a grandson. And mazel tov to great grandparents Jacquelyn Smason and Barbara Siegel. May Chiyya and Chagit merit to raise their new son to…
Join Nusach Hari B’nai Zion for an uplifting and inspiring Shabbos morning experience of Torah & Tefilla with the St. Louis Kollel. Shacharis – Rabbi BerkowitzLeining – Rabbi HessMussaf – Rabbi TajersteinDrasha – Rabbi Berkowitz Parshas Emor May 14 – 13 Iyar CLASS 1: Rabbi Bin-Nun – What does it mean “Hashem chose us”? CLASS…
Q: How is it that my appliances seem to know when it is Erev Yontiff? Invariably, JUST before Yom Tov (a major holiday) they seem to break. What gives? A: To answer your question we reached out to a stove owned by a Jewish family. Its response: Rabbi: “Mr. Stove. Pleasure to meet you. Thank…