Question of the Week

Oreo cookies are delicious.  Did you know they haven't always been kosher.  Here is this weeks two-part question:

1.  In what year did the Oreo become kosher?
2.  What similar cookie was used by many kosher-keeping Jews for years until the Oreo became kosher?

One ticket or each correct answer; three tickets if you get them both correct.  :)

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, December 18
BSI, 4:30 PM
for students K through 7th grade

Sunday, December 22
NO CJCRS
 

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Hebrew Names
Please send in your Hebrew name and any interesting information about your name or why your name was chosen.  This will be in honor of Parshat Shmot this upcoming Shabbat, December 21.
 

Camp Ramah Scholarships Available

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 click here to apply.
Forms are due no later than January 10.

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Question of the Week

Chanukah is over and the cold of winter is here.  What is the next holiday we will celebrate on the Jewish calendar?

Announcements for the Week

BSI Weekly Announcements

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, December 11
BSI, 4:30 PM
for ALL students K through 12th grade

Saturday, December 14
AIPAC Shabbat followed by Kiddush Luncheon, 9:30 AM
featuring special speakers U.S. Senator Bob Corker and Eliza Lebovitz

Sunday, December 15
CJCRS, 9:30 AM
 

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Senator Corker to Speak at BZ
   U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will speak at B'nai Zion on Shabbat morning, December 14.  Services will begin at 9:30 am. At 11:00 am, Senator Corker will share his perspective on current US-Iran relations and policy as well as how they impact US-Israel relations, leaving time for Q&A.

   As we address American - Israel relations on this day, Eliza Lebovitz will also speak that morning about her recent weekend attending the Schusterman Advocacy Institute High School Summit hosted by American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) in our nation's capital where she hopes to return in March for the AIPAC public policy conference.
A Kiddush luncheon will follow services.

Give your costumes new life!
The Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga is collecting used Halloween costumes that will go to Israel on December 18 and be donated to children in the Federation’s partnership region (Hadera) to be used as Purim costumes.  Feel free to bring your costumes to BSI this week and we will help our friends and family in Israel.  

Camp Ramah Scholarships Available

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 click here to apply.
Forms are due no later than January 10.

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Question of the Week

Next week we will celebrate Chanukah and Thanksgiving together.  In what year did this last happen?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, November 20
BSI at Barnes & Noble, 4:30 PM
for ALL students Pre K through 12th grade
Please meet by the stage in the childrens book section to begin our day together.
Chanukah menorah lighting and singing, 5:45 PM

Sunday, November 24
CJCRS, 9:30 AM

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BZ @ Barnes & Noble Day - Wednesday, Nov. 20 

Tomorrow is the big day!  A bevy of BZ programming at the Hamilton Place Barnes & Noble. Including Beit Sefer Ivri classes at 

Barnes and Noble @ 4:30 PM with a Chanukah Menorah lighting and singing @ 5:45 p.m.  For more information, contact Rabbi Tendler.

Happy Thanksgiving
There is no BSI next week, Nov. 27, in honor of the celebration of Thanksgiving.  Remember to light the first Chanukah candle next Wednesday night!

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Question of the Week

Jacob's name is changed in this week's Torah portion.  What is it changed to?

Announcements for this Week

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, November 13
BSI, 4:30 PM
for students Pre K through 7th grade

Saturday, November 16
Jr. Congregation, 10:00 AM

Sunday, November 17
CJCRS, 9:30 AM
Kadima Human Board Games, 12:15 PM

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Kadima Human Board Games - Sunday, November 17 at 12:15 to 2 PM
Come play some fun board games in a life-size atmosphere. You become the pieces on the board! Kadima knows how to have a good time!
Lunch provided.  RSVP here.
We are looking for parent volunteers to help transport Kadimaniks from CJCRS to BZ.  Please contact Jason if you could drive.

CJCRS Turkey Train –Sunday, November 17
This Sunday at 11:30 AM, CJCRS will hold their annual Turkey Train to benefit the Chattanooga Area Food Bank.  If you would like to support this wonderful program please bring a frozen bird, large or small to Mizpah Congregation before 11:30 AM.  Also, if you wish to make a donation, please make your checks payable to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank.

 

BZ @ Barnes & Noble Day - Wednesday, Nov. 20 
It's almost here!  A bevy of BZ programming at the Hamilton Place Barnes & Noble. Including Beit Sefer Ivri classes at 

Barnes and Noble @ 4:30 PM with a Chanukah Menorah lighting and singing @ 6 p.m.  For more information, contact Rabbi Tendler.

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Question of the Week

12 of Jacob's 13 children are born in this weeks Torah reading.  Which one is born last last in this weeks reading?
This question is worth 2 tickets.

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, November 6
BSI, 4:30 PM
for ALL students Pre K through 12th grade

Sunday, November 10
CJCRS, 9:30 AM
Sam Glaser Concert, 1:30 PM

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Sam Glaser in Concert - Nov. 10, 1:30 PM at Mizpah Congregation
Join us for this community concert with one of the premier Jewish musicians in the world today.  Sam Glaser presents "a joyful, up-on-your-

feet, feel god experience of the hughest quality".  This community event is brought to you by B'nai Zion Congregation, Mizpah Congregation and the Jewish Federation.  Enjoy a light lunch before the concert. Come at noon to Feinstein Hall. Cost for lunch is $5 per person or $15 a family of four. LUNCH IS ONLY AVAILABLE IF YOU RSVP by Nov. 8 to 493-0270 ext. 10 or 

email. 

The Sofer is visiting - Nov. 12
B'nai Zion welcomes Rabbi Yochanan Salazar from Sofer on Site on Nov. 12.  He will be at the shul evaluating and inspecting all of our 

Torah scrolls.  If you would like to meet Rabbi Salazar or see the amazing work that he does, please feel free to drop by between 10 AM and 4 PM on Nov. 12.  Questions? Contact Jason.
 

 

BZ @ Barnes & Noble Day - Wednesday, Nov. 20 
Mark your calendars now!  A bevy of BZ programming at the Hamilton Place Barnes & Noble. Including Beit Sefer Ivri classes at 

Barnes and Noble @ 4:30 PM with a Chanukah Menorah lighting and singing @ 6 p.m.  For more information, contact Rabbi Tendler.

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Question of the Week

This Shabbat we will read from Parsha Toldot.  What famous twins are born in this weeks Torah reading?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, October 30
BSI, 4:30 PM
for students Pre K through 7th grade

Friday, November 1
Camp Shabbat services and dinner, 5:45 PM

Saturday, November 2
Jr. Congregation, 10:00 AM

Sunday, November 3
CJCRS, 9:30 AM

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Camp Shabbat - Friday, November 1: Services at 5:45 p.m. followed by Shabbat dinner
Join us as our B’nai Zion campers lead us in a rousing camp-style service followed by a ruach-filled Shabbat dinner.  RSVP for dinner. Costs: Adults - $10, Youth ages 8 to 13 - $5, Children ages 2 to 8 - $3, Children under age 2 – free.  To RSVP: Call the office or email Marcia.  Did you attend Jewish Summer camp?  Let us know when and where and we will include you in those we honor at our Camp Shabbat service and dinner.

BZ @ Barnes & Noble Day - Wednesday, Nov. 20 
Mark your calendars now!  A bevy of BZ programming at the Hamilton Place Barnes & Noble. Including Beit Sefer Ivri classes at Barnes and Noble @ 4:30 PM with a Chanukah Menorah lighting and singing @ 6 p.m.  For more information, contact Rabbi Tendler.  

Kochavim Class Update (Grades 5/6/7)

Recently a co-worker asked me to describe my BSI class. Because the class is comprised of 12 distinct personalities, I struggled to answer the question. Instead of describing the class, I chose to describe how the class makes me feel.

•  Proud, because the students attend every Wednesday
•  Enthusiastic, because the students are engaged
•  Hopeful, because the students represent our future Jewish leaders

In an effort to reinforce the importance of Jewish learning, as a class we have been focusing on the following:

•  Pirkei T’fillah, which so far includes Avot V’Imahot and G’vurot
•  Reading and translating Hebrew prayers
•  Jewish Holidays
•  The Jewish Law Review (The Mishnah)

This year I also introduced journaling as a way for the students to see a progression of their thoughts and ideas as we explore Judaism.

I look forward to a year filled with Jewish learning. Should you have specific questions, feedback, or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you,

David Fairchild

Chalutzim class update (Grades 3/4)

As soon as BSI started, so did the Holidays. In light of Rosh Hashanah, we reflected on why we give service to others, how we can serve others on Rosh Hashanah. For Yom Kippur, we reflected on the different ways we show G-d how we atone and what things we would like to see in the upcoming year. We spent Sukkot with our Shelicha Hadas and other teachers visiting from our sister city Givatayim, Israel learning about the different meanings behind the parts of the lulav and etrog.

After the High Holy Days, we have been reading portions of the Talmud with an exercise from “You be the judge” that complements. So far, we have learned about Genesis and what kinds of charity and work can be done on Shabbat, Cain and Able and the power of words and their affect on people, and the tower of Babel.

We have been working a lot on Hebrew reading to work up to reading full prayers. We have been brushing up on the Aleph Bet and vowels to support the foundation of strong Hebrew reading skills. All of the students have shown improvement and we will be starting to learn the blessings of the Torah Service within the next few weeks. In the meantime, each student reads to the best of his or her abilities and the next student helps to correct them. Students who are struggling with the basics of Hebrew have peer tutors who have mastered the Hebrew exercise. I am a firm believer that when you teach someone a skill, your mastery of the skill increases greatly as well.

Rebecca Sadowitz

Chaverim class update (Grades 1/2)

We are learning a lot in Chaverim. Vowels are getting easier to identify, and all of those consonants are miraculously beginning to form words. Your child should begin to recognize three and four letter words. Please ask them to show you what they know. We use the wipe off boards to practice writing our Hebrew letters, and have begun to write our Hebrew names as well.

Did you know there was an elephant in the Chanukah story? We are learning about interesting details in addition to traditional text. We often have stimulating questions about G-d and who/what/where and sometimes WHY? We use several different texts in our classroom, which helps us to provide different perspectives on the age-old questions.

I love getting to know your child every week, and feel that it is a privilege to teach them and grow with them. If you ever have, any questions please feel free to contact me directly. Thank you for entrusting your precious children and their Hebrew studies to me and B'nai Zion.

L'hitraot.

Rachel Salomon-Sadowitz

Announcements for this Week

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, October 23
NO BSI

Sunday, October 27
NO CJCRS
 

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BSI Question of the Week

No question this week program.  Check back next Tuesday!

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BSI Fall Break, Oct. 23
There will be no classes tomorrow, Wednesday, October 23.  We look forward to seeing you back at Beit Sefer Ivri on October 30!

Camp Shabbat - Friday, November 1: Services at 5:45 p.m. followed by Shabbat dinner
Join us as our B’nai Zion campers lead us in a rousing camp-style service followed by a ruach-filled Shabbat dinner.  RSVP for dinner. Costs: Adults - $10, Youth ages 8 to 13 - $5, Children ages 2 to 8 - $3, Children under age 2 – free.  To RSVP: Call the office or email Marcia.  Did you attend Jewish Summer camp?  Let us know when and where and we will include you in those we honor at our Camp Shabbat service and dinner.

BZ @ Barnes & Noble Day - Wednesday, Nov. 20 
Mark your calendars now!  A bevy of BZ programming at the Hamilton Place Barnes & Noble. Including Beit Sefer Ivri classes at Barnes and Noble @ 4:30 PM with a Chanukah Menorah lighting and singing @ 6 p.m.  For more information, contact Rabbi Tendler.

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Question of the Week

What value does Abraham become well known for in this week's Torah portion Vayera?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, October 16
BSI, 4:30 PM
for ALL students Pre K through 12th grade

Saturday, October 19
Jr. Congregation, 10:00 AM

Sunday, October 20
NO CJCRS
 

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BSI Fall Break, Oct. 23
There will be no classes next Wednesday, October 23.  We look forward to seeing you back at Beit Sefer Ivri on October 30!

Camp Shabbat - Friday, November 1: Services at 5:45 p.m. followed by Shabbat dinner
Join us as our B’nai Zion campers lead us in a rousing camp-style service followed by a ruach-filled Shabbat dinner.  RSVP for dinner. Costs: Adults - $10, Youth ages 8 to 13 - $5, Children ages 2 to 8 - $3, Children under age 2 – free.  To RSVP: Call the office or email Marcia.  Did you attend Jewish Summer camp?  Let us know when and where and we will include you in those we honor at our Camp Shabbat service and dinner.

BZ @ Barnes & Noble Day - Wednesday, Nov. 20 
Mark your calendars now!  A bevy of BZ programming at the Hamilton Place Barnes & Noble. Including Beit Sefer Ivri classes at Barnes and Noble @ 4:30 PM with a Chanukah Menorah lighting and singing @ 6 p.m.  For more information, contact Rabbi Tendler.

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Question of the Week

Starting with Wednesday, October 9, how many days until we light the first Chanukah candle?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, October 9
BSI, 4:30 PM
for students Pre K through 7th grade

Sunday, October 13
CJCRS, 9:30 AM

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Camp Shabbat - Friday, November 1: Services at 5:45 p.m. followed by Shabbat dinner
Join us as our B’nai Zion campers lead us in a rousing camp-style service followed by a ruach-filled Shabbat dinner.  RSVP for dinner. Costs: Adults - $10, Youth ages 8 to 13 - $5, Children ages 2 to 8 - $3, Children under age 2 – free.  To RSVP: Call the office or email Marcia.  Did you attend Jewish Summer camp?  Let us know when and where and we will include you in those we honor at our Camp Shabbat service and dinner.

BZ @ Barnes & Noble Day - Wednesday, Nov. 20 
Mark your calendars now!  A bevy of BZ programming at the Hamilton Place Barnes & Noble. Including Beit Sefer Ivri classes at Barnes and Noble @ 4:30 PM with a Chanukah Menorah lighting and singing @ 6 p.m.  For more information, contact Rabbi Tendler.

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Question of the Week

Jewish holiday math time!

Take the number of Jewish holidays in the month of Tishrei and add the number of holidays in the month of Cheshvan.  What number did you come up with?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, October 2
BSI, 4:30 PM
for ALL students Pre K through 12th grade

Saturday, October 5
Jr. Congregation, 10 AM

Sunday, October 6
CJCRS, 9:30 AM
Bark Mitzvah, 4:30 PM

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Ramah Darom visits BZ and BSI TOMORROW!

Tomorrow, Wed. October 2, we will welcome Leah Zigmond, the new Assistant Director at Ramah Darom. Leah will be at BSI to visit with current Ramah Darom campers and any students and parents that might be interested in Ramah Darom for their summer experience. Current campers should plan on wearing their CRD t-shirts and sharing their camp memories with Leah. All parents are invited to join Leah for coffee and treats in the lobby from 4-5 and 6-6:30.  If you would like more information about Leah’s visit, please contactJason.

Junior Congregation begins this Shabbat!
Join us for our first Jr. Congregation service of the year.  We start at 10 AM with a creative Shacharit, followed by Torah Service and learning, fun and much more!
 

Bark Mitzvah: Sunday October 6, 4:30 PM
Dog years are different — you can bark mitzvah your dog every calendar year! New bark mitzvah ritual this year! Bring old towels or can of dog food for our local pet shelter. Join us in the B’nai Zion parking lot. RSVP to Marcia your pet name so we can have his/her certificate ready

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Announcements for this Week

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, September 25
NO BSI

Thursday, September 26
Simchat Torah Dinner, Celebration and Torah Dedication, 6:00 PM

Saturday, September 28
Shabbat Services and Kiddush Luncheon Celebrating the Culmination of 125th Anniversary, 9:45 AM

Sunday, September 29
CJCRS, 9:30 AM
 

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BSI Question of the Week

There is no question this week, but if you join us at the Simchat Torah Celebration on Thursday night, you will receive TWO tickets.  Come and join the fun!

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No School Tomorrow, Sep. 25
In honor of the holiday of Shemini Atzeret, there will be no BSI on Sep. 25.  Be sure to join us on Thursday night Sep. 26 to celebrate Simchat Torah and dedicate the new Illustrated Torah.

Simchat Torah Celebration and Torah Dedication

Thur. Sep. 26, 6:00 PM

Join us for dinner, dancing with the Torah, and the dedication of The Illustrated Torah.  

Please RSVP by Sep. 25 to Marcia at 894-8900 or  marcia@bzcongregation.com.  Adults-$10, Youth ages 8 to 13-$5, Children ages 2 to 8-$3, Children under age 2-free.
*We are looking for a few parents to help hand out candy during the Simchat Torah Hakafot.  If you are available, please contact Jason by Wed. 9/25.  Thanks!*

Ramah Darom visits BZ and BSI

On Wed. October 2 we will welcome Leah Zigmond, the new Assistant Director at Ramah Darom. Leah will be at BSI to visit with current Ramah Darom campers and any students and parents that might be interested in Ramah Darom for their summer experience. Current campers should plan on wearing their CRD t-shirts and sharing their camp memories with Leah. All parents are invited to join Leah for coffee and treats in the lobby from4-5 and 6-6:30.  If you would like more information about Leah’s visit, please contactJason.

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Question of the Week

Why do we hold the etrog with the pitom down during the blessing of the lulav and etrog?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, September 18
BSI, 4:30 PM
for students Pre K through 7th grade

Friday, September 20
Family Friday Night in the Sukkah, 5:45 PM

Sunday, September 22
CJCRS, 9:30 AM
Craig Taubman Community Concert, 4:00 PM
 

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Family Friday Night - Dinner in Sukkah:
Friday Sep. 20, 5:45 PM

We’re keeping FUN on Friday nights!  Services at 5:45 PM followed by a delicious dinner of Mable’s always-popular BBQ chicken as we eat under the schach by 6:30.  You don’t have to be a family to join in the ruach.  Please RSVP by Sep. 17 to Marcia at 894-8900 or marcia@bzcongregation.com.  Adults-$10, Youth ages 8 to 13-$5, Children ages 2 to 8-$3, Children under age 2-free  

Craig Taubman Family Concert:
Sunday, Sep. 22 at 4:00 PM

Join us as B'nai Zion hosts one of the leaders in contemporary Jewish music.  Click here for a few of Craig's best known works:
Lecha Dodi
Master of All Things
Yad B'Yad
Tickets can be purchased through the Jewish Federation before 9/18 or at the door.   
This concert is presented by B'nai Zion, Mizpah Congregation and the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga

No School on Sep. 25
In honor of the holiday of Shemini Atzeret, there will be no BSI on Sep. 25.  Be sure to join us on Thursday night Sep. 26 to celebrate Simchat Torah and dedicate the new Illustrated Torah.
 

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Question of the Week

During this time between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, what is the traditional greeting when we see friends and family?

This question is worth two tickets.

Announcements for this Week

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, September 11
BSI, 4:30 PM
for ALL students Pre K through 12th grade

Friday, September 13
Kol Nidre Services, 7:00 PM

Saturday, September 14
Yom Kippur Services, 10:00 AM
Junior Congregation, 11:00 AM
(Complete service schedule available here)

Sunday, September 15
NO CJCRS
 

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Family Friday Night - Dinner in Sukkah:
Friday Sep. 20, 5:45 PM

We’re keeping FUN on Friday nights!  Services at 5:45 PM followed by a delicious dinner of Mable’s always-popular BBQ chicken as we eat under the schach by 6:30.  You don’t have to be a family to join in the ruach.  Please RSVP by Sep. 17 to Marcia at 894-8900 ormarcia@bzcongregation.com.  Adults-$10, Youth ages 8 to 13-$5, Children ages 2 to 8-$3, Children under age 2-free  

Shofar Idol Results
Congratulations to our new BZ Junior Congregation Shofar Idol Abe Lebovitz! Be sure to wish him Mazel Tov when you see him!  

 

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Question of the Week

Instead of weekly prizes, everyone who correctly answers the question of the week will receive a ticket. Twice a year (December and May) we will set up a shuk (shopping area) for our students to redeem their tickets.
Don't worry, we will be keeping track of all tickets, so no one has to worry about them getting lost. :)

Now...This weeks questions:

Why do we eat a round Challah on Rosh HaShanah?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, August 28
BSI, 4:30 PM
for students Pre K through 7th grade

Saturday, August 31
Bat Mizvah of Hannah Berke, 9:30 AM

Sunday, September 1
NO CJCRS

Wedneday, September 4
NO BSI
Erev Rosh HaShanah Services, 5:45 PM

Thursday, September 5
Rosh HaShanah Services, 9:00 AM
Jr. Congregation, 10:30 AM

Thursday, September 6
Rosh HaShanah Services, 9:00 AM
Jr. Congregation, 10:30 AM

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Welcome back to BSI!
What a great first week we had! Thank you to all the students, parents, grandparents, teachers and friends who helped to make it a great success.  Remember, 2013-2014 BSI Online Registration is now OPEN!

Click here to register your child (Pre K to 12th grade) for the 2013-2014 Beit Sefer Ivri school year.

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High Holy Day Jr. Congregation

Rosh Hashanah, Day 1

September 5 at 10:30am

featuring  Shofar Idol &

Celebrity Shul Games

Rosh Hashanah, Day 2

September 6 at 10:30am

featuring 

Biblio-drama-lympics

Yom Kippur

September 14 at 11:00am

featuring  the Oneg Shanah Game

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, August 21
BSI, 4:30 PM
for ALL students Pre K through 12th grade
Please note: due to a scheduling error, this weeks dinner has been cancelled.  We will reschedule soon.  :)

Saturday, August 24
Bat Mizvah of Abbie Morgan, 9:30 AM

Sunday, August 25
CJCRS at Mizpah, 9:30 AM
 

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BSI Question of the Week

Our new question of the week program will start on August 28th.  Jason will be around to all the classes tomorrow to explain in detail.

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Things to think about

Welcome back to BSI!
August 21 is our first day back at BSI.  We are all looking forward to seeing everyone back in shul!  2013-2014 BSI Online Registration is now OPEN!

Click here to register your child (Pre K to 12th grade) for the 2013-2014 Beit Sefer Ivri school year.  We'll see you on Wednesday.
Please note: due to a scheduling error, this weeks dinner has been cancelled.  We will reschedule soon.  :)
 

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Ashrei and Kiddush Society Online

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BSI Registration is now open!

2013-2014 BSI
Online Registration is now

Click here to register your child (Pre K to 12th grade) for the 2013-2014 Beit Sefer Ivri school year.

Need us to mail you a copy?
Click here to let us know.

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First day of BSI
August 21 at 4:30 PM
Dinner at 6 PM

2013-2014 BSI Calendar is available here.

Final Announcements for the Week

Thanks for a great year!

Have a wonderful summer everyone!

We look forward to seeing you on August 21 for the first day of BSI!

Enjoy our 2012/2013 slideshow.

Question of the Week

Today is the last day of BSI for this year.  :(

When does BSI start back?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, May 8
BSI, 4:30 PM
for ALL students Pre K through 12th grade
BSI End of the Year Dinner & Program. 6:00 PM

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Things to think about

BSI End of the Year Dinner & Program, May 8

On May 8, the Beit Sefer Ivri school year will come to a close.  In true Jewish tradition, we will celebrate this event with a siyyum.  A siyyum is a celebration in honor of the conclusion of formal learning.  Our siyyum will include dinner, awards, a video slide show, and more.  I hope all our families will join us on May 8 at 6pm for this wonderful occasion.  If you are able to help in the kitchen warm up our dinner, please emailJason today.

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Get up to date announcements, question of the week, resources and more right on your smartphone!  Follow this link to install.

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.

Question of the week

In what sport did Israel win its only Summer Olympic Gold Medal?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, May 1
BSI, 4:30 PM
for students Pre K through 7th grade

Sunday, May 5
Final CJCRS, 9:30 AM

Jr. Kadima & Kadima Mini Golf, 12 PM

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Things to think about

BSI End of the Year Dinner & Program, May 8

On May 8, the Beit Sefer Ivri school year will come to a close.  In true Jewish tradition, we will celebrate this event with a siyyum.  A siyyum is a celebration in honor of the conclusion of formal learning.  Our siyyum will include dinner, awards, a video slide show, and more.  I hope all our families will join us on May 8 at 6pm for this wonderful occasion.

Get the BSI App for your smartphone

Get up to date announcements, question of the week, resources and more right on your smartphone!  Follow this link to install.

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.

Question of the Week

Shavuot is coming soon (it begins on Tuesday evening, May 14).
What is another name for the holiday of Shavuot?

Announcements for this Week

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, April 24
BSI, 4:30 PM
for ALL students Pre K through 12th grade

Sunday, April 28
CJCRS, 9:30 AM
Lag b’Omer S’mores on the Shore, 4:30 PM

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Things to think about

Lag b’Omer S’mores on the Shore, April 28 at 4:30pm Join your BZ family at the home of Barry and Sande Schulman as we celebrate Lag b’Omer with fun, friends and food. Bring your own dairy picnic dinner, kites, Frisbees, footballs, etc.  We’ll provide the s’mores!  Please contact Marcia@bzcongregation.com to RSVP.

BSI End of the Year Dinner & Program, May 8

On May 8, the Beit Sefer Ivri school year will come to a close.  In true Jewish tradition, we will celebrate this event with a siyyum.  A siyyum is a celebration in honor of the conclusion of formal learning.  Our siyyum will include dinner, awards, a video slide show, and more.  I hope all our families will join us on May 8 at 6pm for this wonderful occasion.

Junior Congregation

After much consideration, we will be moving our Jr. Congregation program back to twice a month.  We will hold services for our students in grades 3-7 on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.  If you have any questions, please contact Jason.

Get the BSI App for your smartphone

Get up to date announcements, question of the week, resources and more right on your smartphone!  Follow this link to install.

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.

Volunteers needed for this Sunday!

Dear friends,

This Sunday, B'nai Zion will participate in the Yom Ha'Atzmaut program presented by the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga.  We will have two booths at the festivities:


1.  Planting the Land - Children of all ages will be able to decorate small biodegradable planters and plant their own seeds to take home.
2.  Bedouin Tent - People will be able to have a fun bedouin experience featuring coffee, tea and playing the game Seega (similar to mancala).

We are looking for a few volunteers to help out at the booths in two shifts: 12 to 1:15pm and 1:15 to 2:30pm.

Please contact Jason if you could help.  

See you all at the event!

Question of the Week

Lag b'Omer celebrates which day of the counting of the Omer?

Don't forget...

Lag b’Omer S’mores on the Shore, April 28 at 4:30pm 

Join your BZ family at the home of Barry and Sande Schulman as we celebrate Lag b’Omer with fun, friends and food. Bring your own dairy picnic dinner, kites, Frisbees, footballs, etc. We’ll provide the s’mores! Please contact Marcia to RSVP.

Announcements for this Week

Yom Ha'Atzmaut Sameach!

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, April 17
BSI, 4:30 PM
for students Pre K through 7th grade

Saturday, April 20
Junior Congregation, 10:00 PM

Sunday, April 21
CJCRS, 9:30 AM
Community Yom Ha'Atzmaut Celebration, 12:00 PM

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Things to think about

BSI End of the Year Dinner & Program, May 8

On May 8, the Beit Sefer Ivri school year will come to a close.  In true Jewish tradition, we will celebrate this event with a siyyum.  A siyyum is a celebration in honor of the conclusion of formal learning.  Our siyyum will include dinner, awards, a video slide show, and more.  I hope all our families will join us on May 8 at 6pm for this wonderful occasion.

Lag b’Omer S’mores on the Shore, April 28 at 4:30pm 
Join your BZ family at the home of Barry and Sande Schulman as we celebrate Lag b’Omer with fun, friends and food. Bring your own dairy picnic dinner, kites, Frisbees, footballs, etc.  We’ll provide the s’mores!  Please contactMarcia@bzcongregation.com to RSVP.

Junior Congregation
After much consideration, we will be moving our Jr. Congregation program back to twice a month.  We will hold services for our students in grades 3-7 on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.  If you have any questions, please contact Jason.

Get the BSI App for your smartphone

Get up to date announcements, question of the week, resources and more right on your smartphone!  Follow this link to install.

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.

Question of the Week

Between Pesach and Shavuot, we count the Omer.

What day of the Omer is Wednesday, April 10?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, April 10
BSI, 4:30 PM
for ALL students Pre K through 12th grade

Friday, April 12
Family Friday Night. 5:45 PM

Sunday, April 14
CJCRS, 9:30 AM

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Things to think about

BSI End of the Year Dinner & Program, May 8
On May 8, the Beit Sefer Ivri school year will come to a close.  In true Jewish tradition, we will celebrate this event with a siyyum.  A siyyum is a celebration in honor of the conclusion of formal learning.  Our siyyum will include dinner, awards, a video slide show, and more.  I hope all our families will join us on May 8 at 6pm for this wonderful occasion.

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.

Junior Congregation
After much consideration, we will be moving our Jr. Congregation program back to twice a month.  We will hold services for our students in grades 3-7 on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.  If you have any questions, please contact Jason.

Get the BSI App for your smartphone

Get up to date announcements, question of the week, resources and more right on your smartphone!  Follow this link to install.

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.

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, April 3
BSI, 4:30 PM
for students Pre K through 7thgrade

Saturday, April 6
Jr. Congregation, 10:00 AM

Sunday, April 7
CJCRS, 9:30 AM

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BSI Question of the Week

No question this week.  We will return next week on April 9.

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Things to think about

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.

Junior Congregation
After much consideration, we will be moving our Jr. Congregation program back to twice a month.  We will hold services for our students in grades 3-7 on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.  If you have any questions, please contact Jason.

Get the BSI App for your smartphone

Get up to date announcements, question of the week, resources and more right on your smartphone!  Follow this link to install.

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.

Question of the Week

Last Passover question!

Why do we pour a fifth cup of wine at the seder?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, March 20
BSI, 4:30 PM
for ALL students Pre K through 12th grade

Sunday, March 24
NO CJCRS

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Things to think about

Pesach Sameach!
We hope you enjoy your Passover.  There will be no school on March 27.  We will see you back at school on April 3.

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.

Junior Congregation
After much consideration, we will be moving our Jr. Congregation program back to twice a month.  We will hold services for our students in grades 3-7 on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.  If you have any questions, please contact Jason.

Get the BSI App for your smartphone

Get up to date announcements, question of the week, resources and more right on your smartphone!  Follow this link to install.

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.

Question of the Week

Passover Seder Math time!

The number of children + the glasses of wine + the number of plagues + the number of times we wash our hands + the number of blessings we say over the matzah.