Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Question of the Week

On what HEBREW date does Chanukah begin?

Announcements for the Week


Weekly Calendar


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

Sunday, December 4
CJCRS, 9:30am



Things to think about


No Jr. Congregation on Dec. 3
There will be no Junior Congregation Service this week, Dec. 3.  We hope to see everyone back on 12/10!

Camp Ramah Darom Scholarships
Scholarship money for new and returning campers at Ramah Darom is available from the B’nai Zion Helen Hanan Memorial Scholarship Fund.  If you are interested, please contact Jason for an application.

Get to Know Raoul!
Raoul Molnar, the community shaliach, is interested in getting to know the families in Chattanooga. Please email Raoul  or Vicki Cathcart to schedule a dinner, lunch or outing. We appreciate helping Raoul be a part of our community.

Chanukah Shabbat Service and Dinner Celebration, December 23
For this year’s celebration of Chanukah, our annual Latke dinner will feature Chinese food as the main course.  A time honored tradition made new!  Join us on December 23 at 6:00 pm for services followed by a scrumptious dinner.  RSVP to Marcia by 12/20.

Cough and Cold and Flu, Oh my!
It’s the time of year when many people are facing illness.  Please remember, if your child is sick enough to stay home from their public/private school, they should also stay home from Hebrew school.  If you have any questions, please contact Jason.

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, November 15, 2011

Question of the Week

On what date was the state of Israel established? (Month and day, please!)

Announcements for the Week


Weekly Calendar


Wednesday, November 16
BSI, 4:30pm
for ALL STUDENTS Pre-K through 12th Grade
Dinner at 6:00pm

Friday, November 18
Family Shabbat Service, 5:30pm
FREE Shabbat Dinner, 6:15pm
Late Shabbat Service, 7:00pm

Saturday, November 19
Junior Congregation, 10am

Sunday, November 20
CJCRS, 9:30am


Things to think about

Customize your Shabbat Experience on Nov. 18
Join us at BZ on November 18 for a different kind of Shabbat service:
5:30pm - Family Shabbat Service led by Jason Cathcart
6:15pm - FREE Shabbat Dinner for the congregation
7:00pm - Late Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Cantor
We hope you can join us for this fun Shabbat evening filled with ruach and community.  Thanks to our sponsors there is no charge for the meal! However, you must RSVP for dinner. Please email your RSVPs to Marcia.

Get to Know Raoul!
Raoul Molnar, the community shaliach, is interested in getting to know the families in Chattanooga. Please email Raoul  orVicki Cathcart to schedule a dinner, lunch or outing. We appreciate helping Raoul be a part of our community.

Jr. Congregation News...
Our new, weekly Jr. Congregation at BZ is underway!  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


Enjoy your Turkey Day!
BSI will not meet on November 23.  Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and we will see you back in class on November 30!

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, November 1, 2011

Question of the Week

From what Jewish holiday does the term scapegoat come from?

Announcements for the Week


Weekly Calendar


Wednesday, November 2
BSI, 4:30pm
for ALL STUDENTS Pre-K through 12th Grade

Saturday, November 5
Junior Congregation, 10am

Sunday, November 6
CJCRS, 9:30am


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 today!

Get to Know Raoul!
Raoul Molnar, the community shaliach, is interested in getting to know the families in Chattanooga. Please email Raoul at Israel@jewishchattanooga.com or vcathcart@jewishchattanooga.com to schedule a dinner, lunch or outing. We appreciate helping Raoul be a part of our community.

Jr. Congregation News...
Our new, weekly Jr. Congregation at BZ is underway!  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 the Kiddush Society.