Lunchtime
Book Talk Wednesday,
September 17, 2008 - 11:30 am
There
will be a book talk presented by educator and book discussion leader Naomi
Fishman, of People of the Book by Geraldine
Brooks, an intricate, ambitious novel that traces the journey of a rare
illuminated Hebrew manuscript from convivencia Spain to the ruins
of Sarajevo , from the Silver Age of Venice to the sunburned rock faces
of northern Australia.
The
program will be held at the Saul Brodsky Jewish Community Library, located
in the Jewish Federation Kopolow Building, 12 Millstone Campus Drive.Bring
a sack lunch – coffee and dessert will be provided.Admission is $7.00
per person; free to Friends of the Library.Reservations are required by
September 16.For more information or to make a reservation, call 314-442-3720
or email Brodsky-library@jfedstl.org
Shabbat morning tefillah at Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Community is an intimate spiritual experience. We gather at 10am at St. Louis Hillel at Washington University (6300 Forsyth). We connect through communal prayer, song, and an often spirited Torah discussion. Services are followed by Kiddush and sometimes a potluck lunch. For more information specific information about Shabbat services, call us at (314) 721-8046. shirhadashstl.org
Jobs
Seniors! Visit
our new Senior Opportunities page to find
jobs, fellowships, and programs for next year!
I am an Israeli visiting Professor in St. Louis. I am looking for a partner for an “exchange” deal. I will teach/speak Hebrew and in return my partner will edit my papers (once in a while).I did the same deal while I was in Boston (Harvard) and it worked excellent.My contact information is by email, handelm@fas.harvard.edu, or by phone at 314-521-3348 (H) or 314-516-6470 (O). Best regards and looking forward to hearing from you,Sapir Handelman, B.Sc. in engineering, M.A. in economics, PhD in philosophy.
The Shaare Shalom Hebrew School (a joint program of two Conservative synagogues: BSKI and Shaare Zedek) is looking for teachers for our Sunday program. We are in need of teachers for K-2 and 3-7. The available hours depend upon the grade to be taught and salary is based upon experience. Teaching assistant positions are available as well. Classes begin after Labor Day and run until the middle of May, 2009. Interested students should contact Michael Raileanu, Director Shaare Shalom Hebrew School, at 314 725-6230 or by email MRaileanu613@gmail.com .
Library help needed! The Saul Brodsky Jewish Community Library is looking for a library assistant to work on Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm. Great job for an independent worker. Responsibilities include helping patrons locate material and library circulation. The library is located on the Jewish Community Campus at 12 Millstone Campus Dr. in the Creve Coeur area. Must have own transportation. Additional hours are a possibility. Contact Barb at braznick@jfedstl.org .
Tutoring Job Opportunity We're looking for a caring and knowledgeable person able to spend two hours daily, M-F, every school morning, to teach mishnayos and perhaps gemara to our son who will be in the 6th grade at Epstein Hebrew Academy . This will be during time that he'll be excused from regular class to learn one-on-one with his tutor. He is returning to Epstein after a three-year absence, so he is behind in his Limud HaKodesh studies. We can pay $15 per hour, which works out to $150/wk, or about $600/month. He will not need this tutoring on days that school is not in session. If you are interested, please contact Wendy Goldberg at (314) 814-2049 (cell) or at (314) 878-8457 (home). 6-5-08
Congregation B'nai Amoona is looking for some great people, who care about the Jewish future, to become teachers in our new religious school. Experience with children, teaching or camping preferred but we are willing to train good people who care about Judaism. Sunday Mornings we are looking for a First Grade Teacher and an Eigth Grade Teacher. On Sunday Mornings and Tuesday Afternoons, we are looking for a Third/Fourth Grade Hebrew Teacher, a Fifth Grade Hebrew Teacher, and a Seventh Grade Hebrew & Judiacs Teacher. If you are interested, please send a resume to Jennifer@bnaiamoona.com . Possible transportation provided from Washington University.
Central Reform Congregation is seeking creative, enthusiastic Religious school teachers to teach in our Hebrew School and Shabbat School. Please contact Jordan Ottenstein at 314-361-1564 ext. 106 or at jordan@centralreform.org if you are interested or have any questions. Resumes should be sent to jordan@centralreform.org.