Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Question of the Week

This week, the new Hebrew month of Heshvan begins.  Why is Heshvan considered a sad or bitter month?

Announcements for the Week


Weekly Calendar


Wednesday, October 26
BSI, 4:30pm
for students 1st through 7th Grade

Saturday, October 29
Junior Congregation, 10am

Sunday, October 30
CJCRS, 9:30am
Kadima Bowling, 12:30pm



Things to think about


Special Shabbat Services and Dinner on Nov. 18
Join us at BZ on November 18 for a different kind of Shabbat services:
5:30pm - Family Service led by Jason Cathcart
6:15pm - Shabbat Dinner for the congregation
7:00pm - Traditional Service led by Rabbi Cantor
In an effort to have as many families and congregants attend this new and exciting service, we are asking for sponsorships for the Shabbat dinner. Sponsorship levels are $50 and $100. If you would like to help fill the social hall with ruach and community, please contact Vicki Cathcart at cathcartv@gmail.com no later than October 31.

Jr. Congregation News...
Our new, weekly Jr. Congregation at BZ begins this Shabbat, October 29.  We hope that you and your children (grades 3-6) will join us as often as possible.
*Jr. Congregation will not be held during secular holidays or school vacations


Ashrei and Kiddush Society Online
Want to learn the Ashrei?  Ever want to lead the Kiddush on Shabbat morning? Now you can learn it online!
Click below to start learning right away.
Become a member of the Ashrei Society and theKiddush Society.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Announcements for the Week


Weekly Calendar


Wednesday, October 19
NO BSI

Thursday, October 20
Simchat Torah Dinner and Celebration, 6pm

Sunday, October 23
NO CJCRS



New BSI Question of the Week

Question of the Week is on vacation too!  Check back on October 25.



Things to think about


BZ Simchat Torah Dinner and Celebration: Oct 20 at 6:00pm
Soup, salad and pasta bar dinner followed by dancing and singing with the Torahs!
Adults-$10, ages 8 to 13-$5, ages 2 to 8-$3, under age 2-free
TODAY IS YOUR LAST CHANGE TO RSVP FOR DINNER!!! RSVP to bzmarcia@gmail.com;

Special Shabbat Services and Dinner on Nov. 18
Join us at BZ on November 18 for a different kind of Shabbat services:
5:30pm - Family Service led by Jason Cathcart
6:15pm - Shabbat Dinner for the congregation
7:00pm - Traditional Service led by Rabbi Cantor
In an effort to have as many families and congregants attend this new and exciting service, we are asking for sponsorships for the Shabbat dinner. Sponsorship levels are $50 and $100. If you would like to help fill the social hall with ruach and community, please contact Vicki Cathcart at cathcartv@gmail.com no later than October 31.

Jr. Congregation News...
In an ongoing effort to improve our programs, Jr. Congregation will be held every Shabbat* at BZ.  Our weekly Jr. Congregation service will begin on October 29.  We hope that you and your children will join us as often as possible.
*Jr. Congregation will not be held during secular holidays or school vacations


Ashrei and Kiddush Society Online
Want to learn the Ashrei?  Ever want to lead the Kiddush on Shabbat morning? Now you can learn it online!
Click below to start learning right away.
Become a member of the Ashrei Society and theKiddush Society.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Question of the Week

In the October B'nai Zion Bulletin, Jason wrote an story about the first Cathcart sukkah.  How many times did it collapse the first year?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar
Wednesday, October 12
BSI, 4:30pm
for ALL STUDENTS Pre-K through 12th Grade
Dinner in the Sukkah, 6:30pm

Sunday, October 16
NO CJCRS


Things to think about

BZ Sukkot services and Dinner in the Sukkah: Oct. 12 at 6:00pm
TODAY IS YOUR LAST CHANGE TO RSVP FOR DINNER!!!
On Oct. 12, BSI will end early and we'll have a special kids service to welcome the holiday of Sukkot!  At 6:30pm we will join with the entire  congregation for our annual dinner under the stars in the sukkah.
TODAY IS YOUR LAST CHANGE TO RSVP FOR DINNER!!! RSVP to bzmarcia@gmail.com.

BZ Simchat Torah Dinner and Celebration: Oct 20 at 6:00pm
Soup, salad and pasta bar dinner followed by dancing and singing with the Torahs!
RSVP for dinner to bzmarcia@gmail.com; adults-$10, ages 8 to 13-$5, ages 2 to 8-$3, under age 2-free

Special Shabbat Services and Dinner on Nov. 18
Join us at BZ on November 18 for a different kind of Shabbat services:
5:30pm - Family Service led by Jason Cathcart
6:15pm - Shabbat Dinner for the congregation
7:00pm - Traditional Service led by Rabbi Cantor
In an effort to have as many families and congregants attend this new and exciting service, we are asking for sponsorships for the Shabbat dinner. Sponsorship levels are $50 and $100. If you would like to help fill the social hall with ruach and community, please contact Vicki Cathcart at cathcartv@gmail.com no later than October 31.

Jr. Congregation News...
In an ongoing effort to improve our programs, Jr. Congregation will be held every Shabbat* at BZ.  Our weekly Jr. Congregation service will begin on October 29.  We hope that you and your children will join us as often as possible.
*Jr. Congregation will not be held during secular holidays or school vacations


Ashrei and Kiddush Society Online
Want to learn the Ashrei?  Ever want to lead the Kiddush on Shabbat morning? Now you can learn it online!
Click below to start learning right away.
Become a member of the Ashrei Society and theKiddush Society.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, October 5
BSI, 4:30pm
for students 1st through 7th Grade

Friday, October 7
Kol Nidre, 6:45pm

Saturday, October 8
Yom Kippur: Junior Congregation, 11:00am

Sunday, October 9
CJCRS, 9:30am
Jew Crew/TYG/USY Sukkah decorating at BZ, 12:15pm




Things to think about


Yom Kippur Junior Congregation: Oct. 8 at 11:00am
Join us for a meaningful prayer experience on Yom Kippur.  For grades 3 to 8.  We will meet in the Chapel.

BZ Sukkot services and Dinner in the Sukkah: Oct. 12 at 6:00pm
On Oct. 12, BSI will end early and we'll have a special kids service to welcome the holiday of Sukkot!  At 6:30pm we will join with the entire  congregation for our annual dinner under the stars in the sukkah.  Please RSVP to bzmarcia@gmail.com by 10/6.

Special Shabbat Services and Dinner on Nov. 18
Join us at BZ on November 18 for a different kind of Shabbat services:
5:30pm - Family Service led by Jason Cathcart
6:15pm - Shabbat Dinner for the congregation
7:00pm - Traditional Service led by Rabbi Cantor
In an effort to have as many families and congregants attend this new and exciting service, we are asking for sponsorships for the Shabbat dinner. Sponsorship levels are $50 and $100. If you would like to help fill the social hall with ruach and community, please contact Vicki Cathcart at cathcartv@gmail.com no later than October 31.

Jr. Congregation News...
In an ongoing effort to improve our programs, Jr. Congregation will be held every Shabbat* at BZ.  Our weekly Jr. Congregation service will begin on October 29.  We hope that you and your children will join us as often as possible.
*Jr. Congregation will not be held during secular holidays or school vacations


Ashrei and Kiddush Society Online
Want to learn the Ashrei?  Ever want to lead the Kiddush on Shabbat morning? Now you can learn it online!
Click below to start learning right away.
Become a member of the Ashrei Society and theKiddush Society.