Jay Perlman is the new assistant Rabbi at Congregation Shaare Emeth in St. Louis, MO. The group recently hosted ‘Shabbat and Schmooze’, a pot luck Shabbat dinner followed by a discussion on ways to improve programming for the Deaf Community. Among ideas discussed: a monthly Tuesday evening program, monthly interpreters at their Shabbat Services, special family Shabbat services and informal get togethers. For information, call Denise St. Cyr at 314/344-9994 TTY or Rabbi Jay Perlman at 314/569-0010 Voice.