Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Question of the Week

No question this week.  Check back next Tuesday!

Announcements for the Week


Weekly Calendar

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

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

Sunday, February 3
World Wide Wrap, 9:00 AM
CJCRS, 9:30 AM
Super Bowl Party, 6:00 PM


Things to think about


Dallas Bound
Jason is out of the office this week, Jan 28-31, attending the 61st annual Jewish Educators Assembly conference and board meeting in Dallas, Texas.  If you need to contact Jason, please email him.  He will not be checking office voice mail while away.

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.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Question of the Week


Tamar (תמר) is a name with Hebrew origins. What does Tamar mean?


Announcements for the Week


Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, January 23
BSI, 4:30 PM
for ALL students Pre K through 12th Grade

Saturday, January 25
Family Friday Night & Tu B'shevat Seder, 5:45 PM

Sunday, January 27
CJCRS, 9:30 AM



Things to think about


Family Friday Night - Tu B'Shvat Seder, Jan. 25 @ 5:45 PM
“A seder?” you may ask. “But I thought that happened on Passover!”  Today’s Tu B’shvat seder combines the mystical traditions of the original seder with today’s
environmental and Zionist concerns.  B’nai Zion’s Tu B'shvat seder promises to be a fun family Friday night!  (You don’t have to be a family to join in the ruach!) 
Friday, January 25th  
5:30 p.m.—snacks
5:45 p.m.—services
6:30 p.m.—Fes tive meat meal
Please RSVP to Marcia or 894-8900.  Adults-$10, Youth ages 8 to 13-$5, Children ages 2 to 8-$3, Children under age 2-free.

Dallas Bound
Jason will be out of the office next week, Jan 28-31, attending the 61st annual Jewish Educators Assembly conference and board meeting in Dallas, Texas.  If you need to contact Jason, please email him.  He will not be checking office voice mail while away.

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.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Question of the Week

What fruit is associated with both Chanukah and Tu b'Shevat?


Announcements for the Week


BSI Weekly Announcements

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, January 16
BSI, 4:30 PM
for students Pre K through 7th Grade

Saturday, January 19
Junior Congregation, 10:00 AM

Sunday, January 20
CJCRS, 9:30 AM



Things to think about


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.

Family Friday Night - Tu B'Shvat Seder, Jan. 25 @ 5:45 PM
“A seder?” you may ask. “But I thought that happened on Passover!”  Today’s Tu B’shvat seder combines the mystical traditions of the original seder with today’s
environmental and Zionist concerns.  B’nai Zion’s Tu B'shvat seder promises to be a fun family Friday night!  (You don’t have to be a family to join in the ruach!) 
Friday, January 25th  
5:30 p.m.—snacks
5:45 p.m.—services
6:30 p.m.—Fes tive meat meal
Please RSVP to Marcia or 894-8900.  Adults-$10, Youth ages 8 to 13-$5, Children ages 2 to 8-$3, Children under age 2-free.

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.

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.

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Question of the Week

Tu b'Shevat is considered the new year for the trees.  How many new years are there, traditionally, on the Jewish calendar?


Announcements for the Week


Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, January 9
BSI, 4:30 PM
for ALL students Pre K through 12th Grade

Sunday, January 13
CJCRS, 9:30 AM



Things to think about


BSI at Barnes & Noble was a success!
Thank you to all the students and parents that came out to support our BSI @ B&N day!  B'nai Zion earned more than $700 through this fundraiser.  Thank you for all of your support!  Enjoy this clip video of our students singing "Lots of Latkes".

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 click here to apply. Forms are due no later than January 11.

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.

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.