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Alphabetized by First Name

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Connie Laughlin
Publications Coordinator (staff)
(314) 361-1564 ext. 100 connie @centralreform.org
 
Ed Harris
(314) 652-3888
 
Fran Lang
Vice President of Membership
(314) 787-8171
fran @franlang.com
 
Gail Wechsler
Vice President of Social Responsibility
(314) 727-4975
gailwechsler @sbcglobal.net
 
Jennifer Bersdale
Director of Advocacy & Communications (staff)
(314) 361-1564 ext. 116
jennifer @centralreform.org 
 
John Terranova
Executive Director (staff)
(314) 361-1564 ext. 105 john @centralreform.org
 
Jordan Ottenstein
Associate Director of Education (staff)
(314) 361-1564 ext. 106 jordan @centralreform.org
 
Josh Goldman
CRYC Coordinator
(314) 602-8454
joshuaalfredgoldman @hotmail.com
 
Joy Lieberman
Membership Secretary and Receptionist (staff) (314) 361-1564 ext. 109 joy @centralreform.org
 
Karen Olson
Vice President of Education
(314) 963-9795
karmarv @swbell.net

Lise Bernstein
Vice President of Communications
(314) 275-9907
LBMarketing @juno.com 
 
Maggie Duwe
Interfaith and Outreach Coordinator (staff)
(314) 361-1564 ext. 112 maggie @centralreform.org
 
Marci Mayer Eisen
Vice President of Religious Events
(314) 442-3894
groupworker @charter.net

Rabbi Michael Alper
Director of Education (staff)
(314) 361-1564 ext. 102
michael @centralreform.org

Rachel Berla
Youth Group Advisor (staff)
(314) 570-3114
certy @centralreform.org

Sharalyn Saks
Finance Director (staff)
(314) 361-1564 ext. 104
sharalyn @centralreform.org 
 
Sharon Brown
Rabbis' Assistant (staff)
(314) 361-1564 ext. 101 sharon @centralreform.org
 
CRC Mitzvah Corps
(314) 361-1564 ext. 313 

Congregation Neve Shalom
Rainbow Village, 1240 Dautel
(314) 863-4366
www.neveshalom.org
rabbi @neveshalom.org

Jewish Federation
Kopolow Building, 12 Millstone Campus Drive, Creve Coeur

Central Reform Congregation
5020 Waterman Ave.
St. Louis, MO  63108
www.centralreform.org

NEW announcements are in red

Congregational Shabbat Dinner
Friday, August 31, 6:00 pm

Revised Date: Ruth Group
Wednesday, September 5, noon to 1:00 pm
We begin a new book: The Autobiography of God by Julius Lester. More...

Family Services Resume
Saturday, September 8, 9:30 to 10:00 am

Social Responsibility Circle 
Sunday, September 9, 10:30 am
We'll discuss upcoming events for Cheshvan/Social Action Month and future directions in light of the congregational survey on advocacy.

Year of Living Responsibly/Mitzvah Projects: Fall Kick-off Meeting
Sunday, September 9, 12:00 noon
YOLR provides opportunities for families with children to participate in social responsibility projects.  More...

Holy Thunder
September 11 and 25, 7:00 pm (2nd and 4th Tuesdays)
The CRC Drum Circle is about to resume after a summer hiatus. We are open to everyone! Bring your drum & join our circle. Contact sharon@centralreform.org or (314) 361-1564 ext. 101.

Book Club
September 15, 2:00ish 
For those interested in exploring conversion or those just interested!We continue reading Minyan by Rabbi Rami M. Shapiro.  We will meet right after Basic Judaism. Please read through page 126 for our next gathering. All are welcome to join us.

Interfaith 102
Sunday, September 16th  10:00-12:00 
Interfaith 102 is an extension of the Interfaith Workshop Series.   Let's talk about our extended families and how interfaith issues impact those relationships. Contact Maggie Duwe with questions or comments.

New Series of Interfaith Workshops
Begins Sunday, September 16, noon 
Please join us for a series of informative interfaith workshops. More...

Yad B'Yad CRC Men's Group Establishes Regular Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, September 18, 7:00 pm
 More...

Membership Circle Needs New Members!
The Membership Circle has great plans in store for our congregation. Now we need willing hands to help. More...

Religious School Starts Next Week!
We are looking forward to a year of learning and growing with our students.  For start dates and open house dates, click here. 
Questions? Contact Jordan.

August 29 and September 5, 6:30-8:30 pm
More...

High School Madrichim (TA's) Needed  
More...

Judaic Studies Teachers Needed for Hebrew School - No Hebrew Knowledge Necessary!

Help Prevent Discrimination Against LGBT Individuals in St. Louis County!
The St Louis County Council will vote on Tuesday, September 4 on an ordinance which would add sexual orientation/identity protections to their nondiscrimination policy in the areas of housing, public accomodations and employment. More...  

Reminder: CRC's Tikkun Olam Survey
How would you change the world?  Tell us today!

   CRC This Week

Friday, August 31

2:00		Torah Study
6:00		Congregational Dinner
7:30		Shabbat Service

Saturday, Sept. 1

8:45		Torah Study
10:00		Shabbat Service and Bat Mitzvah of Samantha Werdel

Sunday, Sept. 2

      Monday, Sept. 3

LABOR DAY     Office Closed

Tuesday, Sept. 4

4:00		Hebrew School
5:30		Hebrew School Service
6:30		Hebrew School Open House

Wednesday, Sept. 5

4:00		Hebrew School
5:30		Hebrew School Service
6:30		Hebrew School Open House
6:30		Creating Your Own Spiritual Program

Thursday, Sept. 6

4:00		Hebrew School
5:30		Hebrew School Service
7:00		Choir Rehearsal
7:30		Board Meeting

Friday, Sept. 7

12:00		Naomi Group
2:00		Torah Study
6:00		Shabbat School Shared Dinner
7:30		Shabbat Service

Circle Meetings

Circles linked to more information available are underlined.

A.R.T. @ CRC

TBA

Basic Judaism
Saturday, September 15
12:15 pm

Book Club

Saturday, September 15

2:00 pm

Drum Circle

Tuesday, September 11
7:00 pm 

Education Steering Committee

Sunday, September 23

9:00 am

Grief Support Group

Saturday, September 15

1:00 pm

Hospitality Circle

Sunday, September 9

9:00 am

Israel Circle

Monday, September 10

7:00 pm

Membership Circle

TBA 

Naomi Group
Friday, September 7 

12:00 pm

Religious Events
Sunday, October 14
8:30 am

Ruth Group
Wed., September 5

12:00 pm

Social Responsibility Circle
Sunday, September 9
10:30 am

Soul of the Building 
Thursday, October 25
7:00 pm

Yad b'Yad
(Men's Group)
Tuesday, September 18
7:00 pm

Year of Living Responsibly
Sunday, September 9
12:00 pm

Interfaith Dates

Continuing Interfaith

TBA

Interfaith 101
Sunday, September 16 12:00 pm

Interfaith 102
Sunday, September 16, 10:00 am

Education

CRC's Education Program promotes Jewish connections to family, community, God, Torah and Israel through exploration of Tzedakah, Tikkun Olam, Freedom, Peace, and the Power of Ritual. For detailed insight plus classes offered and their schedules, see the their website, www.centralreform.org/
education.html