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Contact Information

Alphabetized by First Name

E-mail addresses have a space in them to foil spammers. Please remove space when e-mailing.

Connie Laughlin
Publications Coordinator (staff)
(314) 361-1564 ext. 100
connie @centralreform.org

Ed Harris
(314) 652-3888
ed@centralreform.org

Fran Lang
Vice President, Membership
(314) 787-8171
fran @franlang.com

Gail Wechsler
Vice President, Social Responsibility
(314) 727-4975
gailwechsler @sbcglobal.net

Jennifer Bersdale
Director of Advocacy and 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, Education
(314) 963-9795
karmarv @swbell.net

Lise Bernstein
Vice President, Communications
(314) 275-9907
LBMarketing @juno.com

Maggie Duwe
Interfaith and Outreach Coordinator and Adult Educator (staff)
(314) 361-1564 ext. 112
maggie @centralreform.org

Marci Mayer Eisen
Vice President, Religious Events
(314) 442-3894
groupworker @charter.net

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

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

Sharalyn Saks
Director of Finance (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

HIGHLIGHTS

Social Responsibility Shabbat - Update
Friday, October 12, 7:30 pm
Operation Promise - Ethiopian Jewry More...

Congregational Retreat
Friday, October 19 through Saturday, October 20
Camp Wyman, Eureka, MO
RSVPs are required by October 12. More...

Fundraising Concert and Drum Circle
with Robert "Honi" Fishbone
Saturday, October 20, 7:00 pm at CRC
Proceeds to benefit CRC!
Please RSVP by Thursday, October 18.
More...

CRC Tikkun Olam Teams to Focus on Healthcare, Education, and the Environment!
Tikkun Olam Teams Kick-Off
Sunday, October 21, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
More...

CRC EVENTS

Naomi Group
Friday, October 12 at noon
We will bring the voice and image of Anita Diamant into our group. For more information contact Maggie Duwe.

Book Club
October 13, 2:00ish
For those interested in exploring conversion or those just interested!We continue reading Minyan by Rabbi Rami M. Shapiro. Please read through page 145. All are welcome to join us.

Men's Group to View and Discuss Aphorisms of Love
Tuesday, October 16, 7:00 pm at CRC
We will watch Aphorisms of Love, a 45 minute video commentary on divine love by the founder of Art of Living, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. The video will be followed by a discussion led by Art of Living instructor and CRC member, Andy Nunberg. Come join us for this interesting and enlightening evening.

Social Responsibility Circle
Sunday, October 21, 10 am
Help the Social Responsibility Circle set a new and strategic
direction and plan upcoming projects.

Can You Sponsor an Oneg?
Click here to see open dates and contact information.

EDUCATION

Fall Adult Education Schedule on the CRC Website!

CRC has some great Education Programs planned for the fall. Click here for more information, and plan to attend some of our upcoming FREE programs!

Shabbat Learner's Service
October 13, about noon
Please join Rabbi Randy, Ed Harris and Maggie Duwe to learn more about our Shabbat Service. We begin with the T'filah and explore what we do and why we do it. Call Maggie Duwe for more information.

Understanding Israel
Sundays, 3-5 pm: Oct. 14, Oct. 28
This is a fun overview of "what is Israel?" It is part history, part culture and music, part politics, and part sight-seeing. "All you want to know" before your first-or your next-trip to Israel. Taught by Richard Katz. RSVP to Jordan by Friday, October 12 (October 14 class) or Friday, October 26 (October 28 class).

Introduction to Hebrew
Next classes: Monday, October 15
Classes meet every Monday; you may join at either time.
Two sessions: noon-1:00 pm; 6:20 to 7:30 pm
RSVP to Jordan to join either class.

Introduction to Jewish Spiritual Direction
Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm: Oct. 16, Oct. 23, Oct. 30
Jewish Spiritual Direction is a process in which individuals examine their relationship with God. Through texts, music, movement and structured exercises we will look at the presence of the Divine in our lives and explore how to develop spiritual practices that bring God closer to us. Taught by Ed and Debbie Harris.
RSVP to Jordan by Monday (one day before each class).

The Ghosts of Abu Ghraib
Sun., Oct. 21, 6:30 pm
This film looks beyond the headlines to investigate the political and psychological contexts in which
torture occurred.
Mature Audiences Only: Graphic images in film.
RSVP to Jen by Friday, October 19.

ADVOCACY

Support Equal Rights for LGBT Individuals
More...

Act To Protect the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
More.

B'NAI MITZVAH PROJECTS

Help our wonderful B'nai Mitzvah students complete their projects! Keep checking this section as we add projects!

Chelsea Mohr
Saturday, October 13, 10:00 am
Chelsea is supporting Lydia's House, an organization that helps abused women and their children. More...

Keaton Hentoff-Killian
Saturday, November 10, 10:00 am
Keaton has chosen to help the people of Darfur. More...

VOLUNTEERING & MITZVAH OPPORTUNITIES

CROP Walk - A Walk Against Hunger
Sunday, October 14
1:00 pm Registration
1:30 pm Step-off
Forest Park
Join the CRC Team for the CROP (Communities Responding to Overcoming Poverty) Walk: St. Louis Interfaith Walk for the Hungry. More...

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Art of Living Foundation October Programs
Aphorisms of Love - video commentaries on Divine Love
Stand Up and Speak Out - UN Millenium Campaign
More...

"Light UP the Night with Hope" for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Thursday, October 25, 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Planetarium in Forest Park

Please join CRC members Maris and Eddie Berg and Susan Dertke Hendin and Roy Hendin to support the search for early detection and a cure. For more information and reservations go to: www.pancan.org/lightstlouis, or contact Susan Dertke Hendin at (314) 393-8984 or Maris Berg (314) 997-1567.

MCU Citywide Public Meeting
Thursday, October 25, 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3519 North 14th Street 63107
More...

CRC This Week

Friday, October 12

12:00 Naomi Group

2:00 Torah Study

7:30 Social Responsibility Shabbat Service

Saturday, October 13

8:45 Torah Study

9:30 Family Service

10:00 Shabbat School

10:00 Shabbat Service and Bat Mitzvah of Chelsea Mohr

12:15 Basic Judaism

2:00 Book Club

Sunday, October 14

8:30 Religious Events Circle

10:00 Religious Events Chanukah Planning

10:00 Confirmation

10:00 Teen Programs

3:00 Understanding Israel

Monday, October 15

12:00 e-announcements deadline

12:00 Introduction to Hebrew (Adult)

1:00 Mahjongg

4:00 Hebrew School

5:00 MEMO deadline

5:30 Hebrew School Service

6:20 Introduction to Hebrew (Adult)

Tuesday, October 16

4:00
Hebrew School

5:30 Hebrew School Service

6:20 Introduction to Jewish Texts

7:00 Introduction to Jewish Spiritual Direction

7:00 Men's Group

Wednesday, October 17

4:00 Hebrew School

5:30 Hebrew School Service

Thursday, October 18

4:00 Hebrew School

5:30 Hebrew School Service

6:00 Development Circle

Friday, October 19

2:00 Torah Study

5:00 Congregational Retreat at Camp Wyman begins

5:30 Rainbow Connection/Pre-K Shared Shabbat Dinner

7:30 Shabbat Service

Circle Meetings

Circles linked to more information available are underlined.

Basic Judaism
Saturday, October 13
12:15 pm

Book Club

Saturday, October 13

2:00 pm

Development Circle

Thursday, October 18
6:00 pm

Drum Circle

Tuesday, October 23
7:00 pm

Education Steering Committee

Sunday, November 4

9:00 am

Grief Support Group

Saturday, October 20

1:00 pm

Hospitality Circle

TBA

Israel Circle

Monday, November 12

7:00 pm

Membership Circle

Sunday, October 21
9:00 am

Naomi Group
Friday, October 12

12:00 pm

Religious Events
Sunday, October 14
8:30 am

Ruth Group
Wed., November 14

12:00 pm

Social Responsibility Circle
Sunday, October 21
10:00 am

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

Yad b'Yad
(Men's Group)
Tuesday, October 16
7:00 pm

Year of Living Responsibly
TBA

Interfaith Dates

Continuing Interfaith

TBA

Interfaith 101
Sunday, November 18
12:00 pm

Interfaith 102
Sunday, November 18,
9:30 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