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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

Robert Fishbone Benefit Concert
Saturday, October 20
7
:00 pm Concert with amaaaaaaaazing music and fantastic original stories
8:00 Drawing and a chance to win one of 11 percussion instruments
8:10 Join the Drum Circle with Robert leading the charge
8:40 Luscious desserts, coffee and conversation
$20 per person with all proceeds going to purchase percussion instruments for CRC. Please RSVP to CRC at (314) 361-3919. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.


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...


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. A discussion and action steps will follow the movie.
Mature Audiences Only: Graphic images in film.
RSVP to Jen by Friday, October 19.


CRC EVENTS

Grief Support Group is Cancelled for this Saturday
Next meeting: Saturday, November 17, 1:00 pm


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


Flu Shots Again Available at CRC
Wednesday, October 31, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm - date corrected from MEMO
TIP Healthcare will again offer flu shots at CRC. Cost is $25.00. RSVPs required by October 24 to Joy.


NEW: Healing Circle
Tuesday, November 6, 7:00 to 8:15 pm
The Healing Circle is a monthly gathering to explore topics related to physical, emotional and spiritual healing and to offer fellowship, learning, blessings and support to those of us on the healing path. Join Susan and Ed as we learn what Jewish tradition says about ways to support and respond to those who are struggling with illness, loss and other difficult life circumstances.


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


Naomi Group is on Hiatus until January 2008
For more information contact Maggie Duwe.


EDUCATION

Fall Adult Education Schedule on the CRC Website!
Updated, New Courses Added

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!


Understanding Israel
Sunday, 3:00 - 5:00 pm: October 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 Jen by Friday, October 26.


Introduction to Hebrew
Meets every Monday, 6:20 to 7:30 pm
RSVP to Jordan to join.


Introduction to Jewish Spiritual Direction
Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm: October 23, October 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).


ADVOCACY

Congress Fails to Overturn Bush's Veto of Children's Healthcare Bill
More...


B'NAI MITZVAH PROJECTS

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


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


VOLUNTEERING & MITZVAH OPPORTUNITIES

CRC to Participate in Habitat for Humanity Build
Saturday, November 10, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
More.


COMMUNITY EVENTS

Kosher Chili Cookoff
Sunday, October 21, 12:30 to 2:30 pm at Ladue High School

NHBZ (Nusach Hari B'nai Zion) is holding its third annual kosher chili cookoff. More information at www.nhbz.org.


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


CRC This Week


Friday, October 19

2:00 Torah Study
5:00 Congregational Retreat begins at Camp Wyman
5:30 Rainbow Connection / Pre-K Shared Shabbat Dinner
7:30 Shabbat Service

Saturday, October 20

8:45 Torah Study
9:30 Family Service
10:00 Shabbat School
10:00 Shabbat Service and Bat Mitzvah of Nina Murov
7:00 Robert Fishbone Benefit Concert

Sunday, October 21

8:30 Membership Circle
10:00 Social Responsibility Circle
10:00 Teen Programs
10:30 Prospective Member Welcome
3:00 Tikkun Groups Meeting
6:30 Ghostes of Abu Ghraib

Monday, October 22

1:00 Mahjongg
4:00 Hebrew School
5:30   Hebrew School Service
6:00 HR Committee
6:20 Introduction to Hebrew (Adult)

Tuesday, October 23

4:00

Hebrew School

5:30 Hebrew School Service
7:00 Introduction to Jewish Spiritual Direction
7:00 Drum Circle

Wednesday, October 24
4:00 Hebrew School
5:30 Hebrew School Service

Thursday, October 25

4:00 Hebrew School
5:30 Hebrew School Service
7:00 Soul of the Building Circle


Friday, October 26

2:00 Torah Study
5:00 Congregational Retreat at Camp Wyman begins
6:30 LGBT Shared Shabbat Dinner
7:30 Shabbat Service


Circle Meetings


Circles linked to more information available are underlined.

Basic Judaism
Saturday, November 17
12:15 pm

Book Club

Saturday, November 17
2:00 pm

Development Circle

TBA

Drum Circle

Tuesday, October 23
7:00 pm 

Education Steering Committee

Thursday, November 15

6:30 pm

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
on hiatus until 2008

 


Religious Events
TBA

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, November 20
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