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Installation of Rabbi Aaron Finkelstein
November 17 @ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Installation of Rabbi Aaron Finkelstein
Sunday, November 17, 2024 • 16 Cheshvan 5785
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
ASBI / Heller JCC
Join us for this special event on Sunday, November 17th, 2024. The Installation ceremony is an opportunity for our community to honor the relationship between themselves and the Rabbi, to celebrate the sacred work of community-building, and to look ahead to ASBI’s next chapter together.
We’ll be joined by a number of special guests, including one of Rabbi Finkelstein’s mentors, Rabbi Hyim Shafner, and enjoy food and festivities, as we express our gratitude to Rabbi Finkelstein and celebrate him for the leadership and dedication he has shown in the past year.
5:30 PM – Program, with featured speaker Rabbi Hyim Shafner (in the ASBI Main Sanctuary)
6:30 PM – L’Chaim at ASBI followed by drinks & Hors d’oeuvres Reception (in the JCC Upper Gym)
In addition to the program and reception, everyone is also welcome to join us beforehand for minyan and learning:
4:10 PM – Mincha/Ma’ariv in the Main Sanctuary
4:45 PM – Learning with Rabbi Hyim Shafner in the Social Hall
Rabbi Hyim Shafner has been the Rabbi of Kesher Israel since August 2017. He previously served as Rabbi of Bais Abraham Congregation in Saint Louis, Missouri, for 13 years, as Campus Rabbi at the St. Louis Hillel at Washington University for eight years, and for a year as Rabbi of India under the auspices of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee.
Rabbi Shafner has Smicha (rabbinical ordination), a Masters degree in Social Work (MSW), and an MA in Jewish philosophy, from Yeshiva University in New York City. Additionally he also holds a Certificate in Advanced Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from the St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute. Rabbi Shafner is the author of the Everything Jewish Wedding Book (2nd edition), as well as many articles in the area of Talmudic narrative, Jewish law and thought, and community building and vision.
Join us in your festive attire! Please note, this program is intended for adults (teens are welcome).
Please register by Wednesday night, November 13th.