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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 - Be Part of the Solution
Friday November 9, 7:30 pm 
Our speaker will be Frank VanBree, President of Urban Future. He will speak about poverty, education and the need for mentors for city school students.


CRC EVENTS

Israel Circle
Monday, November 12, 7:00 pm 
Using two texts posted on their blog, our Israel Circle will discuss how these articles will help us understand and respond to Israel's struggle to become a just and inclusive society and how we might become a moral force in the larger Jewish community.  More...


Ruth Group
Wednesday, November 14, noon 
Ruth Group is for any woman, not born Jewish, but connected with Judaism in some way. Together with Lorrie Kovell and Maggie Duwe, we will finish our book: The Autobiography of God by Julius Lester. Please join us for study and good community. Contact Maggie Duwe.


Social Responsibility Circle
Sunday, November 18, 10 am 
Help the Social Resonsibility Circle plan upcoming projects related to our four focus issues!  For more on the Social Responsibility Circle's recent work, click here.


New Series of Interfaith Workshops
Begins Sunday, November 18, noon
Please join us for a series of informative interfaith workshops, including time for discussion and getting to know each other. This series will be conducted by Rabbi Susan, Rabbi Randy, and Maggie Duwe.  More...


Next Tikkun Olam Team Meetings
Sunday, November 18 and Sunday, December 9
CRC's three Tikkun Olam Teams - Environment, Healthcare and Education - met on Sunday, November 4 for further discussion on our congregation-wide Tikkun Olam programs.  Please plan to attend the next meetings of the Tikkun Olam Teams:
Environment Team: Sunday, November 18, noon
Healthcare Team: Sunday, November 18, 1:30 pm
Education Team: Sunday, December 9, 3 pm
For updates on the activities of the three Tikkun Olam Teams, please click here.


CRC's Chanukah Book Fair
November 30 through December 2 at Left Bank Books
More...


Healing Prayer List Disclaimer
Please be aware that names added to the CRC healing prayer list are out in the public domain. When you add someone to the list, we ask that you make them aware the list is public and make sure that it is okay with them. As always, when your loved one's health improves, let us know so their name can be removed from the list. It is important that the healing prayer list remain current. If we do not hear from you regarding the status of your loved one, the name will be removed from the list after six months.

To view the list, please click here. Contact Joy Lieberman at (314) 361-1564 ext. 109 / joy@centralreform.org or Connie Laughlin at (314) 361-1564 ext. 100 / connie@centralreform.org with additions, corrections and deletions to the MiSheberach List.


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


Engaging: Daniel
Tuesday evenings - November 13, 20, 27,  6:20 to 7:45 pm
A powerful three session Hebrew/Aramaic text study and discussion group exploring the themes of exile, dreams and identity.
Taught by Rabbi Michael Alper.


Mystical Texts with Rabbi Jim Goodman
THE EARLY MASTERS: Sunday, November 18, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
THE LATER MASTERS: Sunday, December 9, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
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...

B'not 6
Saturday, November 10, 5:00 pm
The B'not 6 join forces with NCJW St. Louis and Jewish World Watch to raise money for the women of Darfur. 
 More...


VOLUNTEERING & MITZVAH OPPORTUNITIES

CRC to Be Drop Off Site for Blanket St. Louis
November 12 through December 21
More.


Jewish Food Pantry December Needs
More.


CRC to Weatherize in North St. Louis for the 17th Year Sundays, December 2 and 16
More.


COMMUNITY EVENTS
Holocaust Museum to Commemorate Kristallnacht By Examining Theater as Resistance Against Nazi Assault on Jews
Thursday, November 8, 7:00 pm
More...

Free Flu Shots
November 5 - 9 
St. Louis Children's Hospital is teaming up with Barnes-Jewish Hospital to provide free flu shots to anyone 6 months and older all next week. 
More...

Teffilin
Sunday, November 11, 1 pm at St. Louis Hillel
(Washington University Campus, 6300 Forsyth)

Ever wonder what you're missing? Learn to lay Tefillin with Rabbi Annie Belford! We can do it! 


MCU Mid County Public Meeting
Sunday, November 11, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
University United Methodist Church, 6901 Washington, 63130
(West end of the Delmar Loop, across from COCA)
Join with us as people of faith from across the Mid County UNITE FOR JUSTICE!
THE ISSUES:
. Keeping kids in school to graduation
. Responsible Development
. Mixed Income / Workforce Housing


Beyond Conviction

Tuesday, November 13, 7:00 pm

at the Ethical Society
Restorative Justice presents a free public showing of this film about three crime victims on a journey toward healing and resolution.  More...


St. Louis Jewish Community Sponsors Blood Drive

Sunday, November 18, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
at the Jewish Community Center

More...

Holy Ground Concert
Sunday, November 18at 3:00 pm
First Church of Christ Scientist
(5000 Westminister @ Kingshighway)
Featuring the diverse music of the Holy Ground Collaborative congregations, including: percussionist Robert Fishbone, Kim Portnoy Jazz Trio, Leslie Caplan and Marty Miller, rocking gospel sounds of Cornerstone Baptist Choir, uplifting spirit of the MCC Choir and more!


Thanksgiving Service at Cornerstone Institutional Baptist Church
Thursday, November 22 at 10:00 am
corner of Washington and Walton in the CWE
Every year, the clergy and members of Holy Ground congregations are graciously invited by Reverend Rick to attend Cornerstone's annual service. This is Baptist prayer, not an interfaith service, but it is filled with great preaching, gospel music and expressions of gratitude. As they say. "put your turkeys on the slow burner and come on down!"


Holocaust Museum Exhibit to Explore Ethnic Cleansing in Bosnia
Begins Sunday, November 25 at 2:00 pm
More...


Create a Menorah!
Sunday, December 2, 12:00 pm
The Painted Paw (140 Chesterfield Valley Drive, Chesterfield)
Come create a beautiful menorah or a gift at this party!   Previous artistic experience/talent not required. Painting 
pottery is a great way to relax with other Jewish women. Pieces range from $15+. Refreshments provided.  

  Family Chanukah Celebration at the Brodsky Library

Sunday, December 2, 2:00 pm

More...

  Used Jewish Book Sale at the Saul Brodsky Library
December 9 through December 16
More...

Goldman Union Camp Institute - For the Time of Your Life
More...

CRC This Week


Friday, November 9

2:00 Torah Study
6:30 1st and 2nd Grade Shared Shabbat Dinner
6:30 Jews of Color Dinner
7:30 Social Responsibility Shabbat Service

Saturday, November 10

8:45 Torah Study
9:30 Family Service
10:00 Shabbat School
10:00 Shabbat Service and Bar Mitzvah of Keaton Hentoff-Killian
5:00 Havdalah and B'not Mitzvah of B'not 6

Sunday, November 11

10:00 Confirmation
10:00 Tean Programs

Monday, November 12

1:00 Mahjongg
4:00 Hebrew School
5:30   Hebrew School Service
6:00 Development Circle
6:20 Introduction to Hebrew (Adult)
7:00 Israel Circle

Tuesday, November13

4:00

Hebrew School

5:30 Hebrew School Service
6:20 Engaging Daniel
7:00 Drum Circle

Wednesday, November 14

12:00 Ruth Group
4:00 Hebrew School
5:30 Hebrew School Service

Thursday, November 15

4:00 Hebrew School
5:30 Hebrew School Service
630 Education Steering Committee


Friday, November 16

2:00 Torah Study
6:30 3rd and 4th Grade Shared Shabbat Dinner
6:30 Basic Judaism Shabbat Dinner
7:30 Social Responsibility 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

Monday, November 12
6:00 pm

Drum Circle

Tuesday, November 13
7:00 pm 

Education Steering Committee

Thursday, November 15

6:30 pm

Grief Support Group

Saturday, November 17

1:00 pm

Hospitality Circle

TBA

Israel Circle

Monday, November 12

7:00 pm

Membership Circle

Sunday, December 2
9:00 am

Naomi Group
Friday, January 11
12:00 pm

 
Religious Events
Sunday, December 16
8:30 am

Ruth Group
Wed., November 14

12:00 pm

Social Responsibility Circle
Sunday, November 18
10:00 am

Soul of the Building 
TBA

Tikkun Olam Education Team
TBA

Tikkun Olam Environment Team
TBA

Tikkun Olam Healthcare Team
TBA

Yad b'Yad
(Men's Group)

Tuesday, November 20
7:00 pm

Year of Living Responsibly
TBA

Interfaith Dates


Continuing Interfaith

Sunday, December 9
9:30 am

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