Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Question of the Week

The schools of Hillel and Shammai argued about many Jewish laws and customs.

How many candles did Shammai think we should light on the FIRST night of Chanukah?


Announcements for the Week


Weekly Calendar


Wednesday, November 28
BSI, 4:30 PM
for ALL students Pre K through 12th Grade

Saturday, December 1
Junior Congregation, 10 AM

Sunday, December 2
CJCRS, 9:30 AM


Things to think about


BSI @ Barnes & Noble, Dec. 5
Beit Sefer Ivri hits the road on Dec. 5.  BSI will be held at Barnes & Noble at Hamilton Place.  School will start at the regular time, 4:30 PM.  We will meet by the stage in the childrens book section.  The day will include a number of Chanukah activities for all of our Pre-K to 7th grade students.  All parents are invited for a Chanukah menorah lighting and song session, led by our students, at 6 PM.  If you have any questions, please contact Jason.

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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Question of the Week

This deep fried item is considered the Israeli treat to eat during Chanukah.

Announcemnts for the Week


Weekly Calendar


Wednesday, November 14
BSI, 4:30 PM
for ALL students Pre K through 12th Grade

Saturday, November 17
Junior Congregation, 10 AM

Sunday, November 18
CJCRS, 9:30 AM


Things to think about


No BSI next week, Nov. 21
Enjoy the Thanksgiving break; Beit Sefer Ivri will be closed on Nov. 21.  Happy Turkey Day!

BSI @ Barnes & Noble, Dec. 5
Mark your calendars!  Beit Sefer Ivri hits the road on Dec. 5.  BSI will be held at Barnes & Noble at Hamilton Place.  School will start at the regular time, 4:30 PM.  The day will include a number of Chanukah activities for all of our Pre-K to 7th grade students.  All parents are invited for a Chanukah menorah lighting and song session, led by our students, at 6 PM.  If you have any questions, please contact Jason.

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Thanks to our "Wear your Ramah T-Shirt Day" participants!


Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Question of the Week

Jewish math time:
The days of the Omer ÷ the years in the shemitah cycle = ???


Announcements for the Week


Weekly Calendar


Wednesday, November 7
BSI, 4:30 PM
for students Pre K through 7th Grade

Saturday, November 10
No Junior Congregation

Sunday, November 11
CJCRS, 9:30 AM


Things to think about


The 6th Annual Wear Your Ramah T-Shirt Day, Nov. 7
Join Ramah campers and alumni from California to Canada to Israel by wearing your Ramah t-shirt to BSI on Nov. 7.  We'll take a special Ramah photograph to share with the whole world!

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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.
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