We, the undersigned Jewish community leaders, take a public stand against the abortion ban (HB126) which Missouri Governor Mike Parson recently signed into law. The ban threatens the lives of women, their families, Missouri’s economy and our future. We...
By Eric Berger, Staff Writer
• Published November 23, 2018
Pastor Carlos Smith of the Journey church said he and Rabbi Noah Arnow did not get much sleep during a recent trip to Israel.It wasn’t jet lag or that the beds in the hotel rooms they shared were uncomfortable. Rather, it was because the two St. Louis...
People often ask me how I chose to be a rabbi. For many, if not most, the decision to lead a life of religious service is at least a little odd. “There must be a story,” a neighbor of mine said recently.Often, however, my story is a letdown. Making...
Kol Rinah will welcome researcher and columnist Leah Hakimian June 24 and 25. Hakimian, a former St. Louisan who now lives in Jerusalem, will share her expertise on how Jewish couples meet and marry. At 11 a.m. Saturday, June 24, Hakimian will discuss...
By Eric Berger, Staff Writer
• Published March 22, 2017
More than one year after the Conservative congregation Kol Rinah agreed to swap buildings with a church in Clayton, the synagogue board voted that the new building is suitable for a move.The congregation will relocate from 829 N. Hanley Road in University...
Kol Rinah is offering a Jewish spiritual parenting discussion class, led by Rabbi Jessica Shafrin, with two classes each month from January to May. The class will use the book “Nurture the Wow” by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg. Participating parents will...
Kol Rinah is offering a Jewish spiritual parenting discussion class, led by Rabbi Jessica Shafrin, with two classes each month from January to May. The class will use the book “Nurture the Wow” by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg. Participating parents will...
Kol Rinah Early Childhood Center, Kol Rinah Religious School and NewCAJE are raising funds on Giving Tuesday (Nov. 29) to create Makom HaKadosh, The Holy Space Outdoor Classroom at Kol Rinah. The project’s fundraising goal is $2,500, in order to create...
By Rabbi Noah Arnow
• Published September 15, 2016
Ok, I’m going to come out and say it. I hope no one will think less of me. Here goes. I don’t like fruit salad. I don’t like how all the fruits get mixed up and taste generically fruity. I like my fruits individuated. I like my apples to...
Kol Rinah invites the community to help welcome the synagogue’s new Religious School Director, Rabbi Scott Shafrin, during a weekend of events, Aug. 26-28. At 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, the welcome weekend will begin with an informal wine and cheese...
Kol Rinah will welcome Rabbi Elianna Yolkut for “Building Inclusive Communities: A Radically Welcoming Weekend” May 20-22. Yolkut is a “Rabbi Without Borders” (www.rabbiswithoutborders.org) who strives through challenging questions, innovative...
Through the Lubin-Green Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, 12 programs were offered funding for Yom Ha’Atzmaut celebrations. Events held by Congregation Shaare Emeth, the Jewish Community Center and the J’s...
