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Jews in Science Series
Jews In Science

Below is the schedule for 2021. All Programs begin at 4 PM. If the time changes, we will let everyone know
2/21/2021 Speaker: Richard Gavatin
Introduction to the Series - The core essentials of Science and Judaism
Now available! Recording of February 21 Session here
3/21/2021 Speaker: Dr. Ralph Graff
Professor of Surgery, St. Louis University School of Medicine
Nine Wash U Jewish Scientists Nobel Prize Laureates
Did you know that 37.5% of All Wash U Nobel winners were Jewish?
Register Here for the March 21st session
Register Here for the March 21st session
4/18/2021 Speaker: Dr. Alan Rosenberg
Former Asst. Professor of Mathematics at Wesleyan University;
retired Managing Principal at Energy & Economics Consulting Firm
Emmy Noether - Mathematics - The Noether Theorem (Math)
Jewish and probably the greatest woman mathematician of all time.
5/23/2021 Speaker: Dr. Howard Granok
5/23/2021 Speaker: Dr. Howard Granok
Science Dept. Chair, Crossroads College Preparatory School; Adjunct Instructor, Wash U in StL
Rosalind Franklin - the actual discoverer of DNA and the Double Helix
6/20/2021 Speaker: Dr. Deborah Rubin
MD, AGAF, William B. Kountz Professor of Medicine, Professor of Developmental Biology
Associate Director for Faculty Affairs Director, Women’s' GI Committee
Associate Director for Faculty Affairs Director, Women’s' GI Committee
Eric Kandel - Nobel Prize in Medicine/Physiology (2000) - Neuroscience
How his early experiences in Vienna under Nazism influenced his life and his life’s work on the biology of memory.
7/18/2021 Speaker Larry Friedman
Attorney and Partner at Thompson Coburn LLP. At Columbia Law School, one of his professors was
Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Also holds a MPA from Princeton University
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Also holds a MPA from Princeton University
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
8/15/2021 Speaker Sandy Boxerman
Attorney; Shareholder, Capes Sokol
Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis
Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis
Louis Brandeis: Lawyer, Judge, Scientist?
9/19/2021 Speaker: Dr. Bob Olshan
9/19/2021 Speaker: Dr. Bob Olshan
Retired Boeing Engineer, PhD Tel Aviv University BS/MS U
Albert Einstein, his life as a Physicist and a Jew
10/10/2021 Speaker: Dr. Marty Israel
Professor Physics at Wash U
Albert Einstein, his work
11/21/2021 Speaker: Linda Spitzer Gavatin
Retired Business Management & Computer Accounting Professional
Hedy Lamarr - Inventor of Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth
(Yes, THAT Hedy Lamarr)
(Yes, THAT Hedy Lamarr)
12/19/2021 Speaker: Dr. Randi Mozenter
Clinical psychologist, board certified in Clinical Psychopharmacology,
Clinical medical staff at Barnes Jewish Hospital, Wash U Medical School.
Clinical medical staff at Barnes Jewish Hospital, Wash U Medical School.
Aaron T. Beck, Psychiatrist/Psychologist
Turning 100 this year. Considered the founder of cognitive behavior therapy.
Wed, March 3 2021
19 Adar 5781
Kol Rinah Vision, Mission, Inclusion
VISION: A dynamic and forward-looking congregation where all generations come together to experience Judaism in innovative ways.
MISSION: Create a welcoming community that embraces Torah, meaningful worship, lifelong learning, music, Israel, and tikkun olam, guided by the tenets of Conservative Judaism.
INCLUSION: Kol Rinah welcomes everyone. This means YOU! We embrace a diversity of all Jews. including: Jews by choice, Jews of all hues, singles, couples, families, interfaith households, LGBTQ Jews, Jews of all abilities and disabilities, the Jew-curious, and more!
MISSION: Create a welcoming community that embraces Torah, meaningful worship, lifelong learning, music, Israel, and tikkun olam, guided by the tenets of Conservative Judaism.
INCLUSION: Kol Rinah welcomes everyone. This means YOU! We embrace a diversity of all Jews. including: Jews by choice, Jews of all hues, singles, couples, families, interfaith households, LGBTQ Jews, Jews of all abilities and disabilities, the Jew-curious, and more!
Office Hours:
Office Currently at 829 N. Hanley Rd
Monday – Thursday 9am to 5pm
Friday 9am – 3pm
Phone: 314-727-1747
Fax: 314-727-0080
Friday 9am – 3pm
Phone: 314-727-1747
Fax: 314-727-0080
Minyan Services and Program Times
Shabbat morning services begin streaming at 9:30am. Click the link below to join us.
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Today's Calendar
Mincha/Maariv : 6:00p |
: 7:00p |
Upcoming Programs & Events
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Mar 7 |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Ki Tisa
Candle Lighting
Friday, Mar 5, 5:40p |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Mar 6, 6:44p |
Parshat Parah
Shabbat, Mar 6 |
Memorial Plaques
Kol Rinah continues our obligation to our members and their loved ones in perpetuating their family memorials. Contact the Kol Rinah office if you have questions or need assistance. Proceeds will be used in support of our project to display our memorial plaques in our new building.
Memorial Plaques cost $500.
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Wed, March 3 2021 19 Adar 5781