February 2012 Bulletin - Congregation B'nai Amoona

Minyan Matters And, that’s when it hit me, Minyan! Specifically Minyan
Four weeks into the New Year and I’m wondering how
many of us have kept our resolutions?
This year I decided to commit to a New Year’s resolution
that #1 I could keep and #2 was something I could measure
for success. The obvious “diet” was out of the running. I
mean seriously, it takes me less than a month into the New
Year before realizing this might not have been the best
choice to undertake. It usually happens around the same
time Valentine’s Day candy appears on Walgreen’s shelves.
I conducted a scientific survey among my friends asking
what they were going to focus on this coming year. At the
beginning of a new year the world is aglow in positive
energy. That “can do” attitude is contagious, especially at
the JCC. Beginning an exercise regime is very popular.
But, just like my diet, by mid February, the gyms are less
crowded.
This got me to thinking about my own resolution and how
I could get others to catch my positive energy and rock a
resolution to last longer than 3 weeks.
Congregation B’nai Amoona Bulletin
at B’nai Amoona. What a surprise! But seriously, it’s
super easy. The commitment doesn’t involve sweating
or heavy lifting (unless you call lifting and binding the
Torah heavy) and you can still enjoy candy all year
round without guilt. And, the best part, wait for it, it’s a
win-win! You know how much I love a win-win.
Forget about that resolution you made January first
and start fresh in February by resolving to attend one
Minyan a month. I bet you thought I’d say a week? I
don’t want to set you up for failure. I’m confident your
commitment to attend 11 Minyans this year will not
only make you feel good about yourself, but it will
be one new year’s resolution you will feel good about
keeping.
I hope to see you at the Minyan of your choice.
The Jewish Food Pantry
Needs Our Help
For the month of February the Harvey Kornblum
Jewish Food Pantry is looking for these specific
items in order to provide well-balanced
nourishment for the community in need:
1. Pasta or Rice
2. Beef Stew or Chili
3. Hearty Soups
4. Hot or Cold Cereals
5. Canned Tuna Fish
6. Canned Pastas with Meat
7. Healthy Snacks of all Types
8. Toilet Paper
B’ Shalom,
Sari Neudorf
Minyan Chairperson
314-283-6976
Its4sari2c@aol.com
Items should be brought to the shopping carts in
the Tober Lobby.
18 February 2012