Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Question of the Week

Question: What does the Hebrew word "seder" mean in english? 
And why would we use that word for the Pesach meal?

Announcements for this Week

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, February 27
BSI, 4:30 PM
for students Pre K through 10th grade

Confirmation Class meets at First Centenary UMC (419 McCallie Ave), 4:30 PM

Saturday, March 2
Junior Congregation, 10:00 AM

Sunday, March 3
CJCRS, 9:30 AM



Things to think about

Special Confirmation this week
Confirmation students will be volunteering downtown at First Centenary UMC (419 McCallie Ave) Wednesday, February 27 from approximately 4:30 to 6 pm serving dinner and helping the kids with their homework.  Bagurt will meet here at BZ on Feb. 27.  Please let Jason know if you have any questions.

Shabbat Across Chattanooga, March 15
Leave the cooking to us and share Shabbat with friends!  BZ "guests" are matched with our "host families" to share Shabbat dinner together.  Contact Marcia or 894-8900 to be a guest and express your interest & preferences for a Shabbat meal.

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.

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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Question of the Week

A final Purim question:

How are Esther and Mordechai related?


Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, February 20
BSI, 4:30 PM
for students Pre K through 7th grade


Sunday, February 24
CJCRS, 9:30 AM
Community Family Purim Celebration, 10:45 AM
 
 
 

Things to think about


No Bagurt/Confirmation this week
There is no Bagrut/Confirmation this week.  Confirmation students will be volunteering downtown at First Centenary UMC (419 McCallie Ave) Wednesday, February 27 from approximately 4:30 to 6 pm serving dinner and helping the kids with their homework.  Bagurt will meet here at BZ on Feb. 27.  Please let Jason know if you have any questions.  If you would like to come and help pack Mishloach Manot bags, please feel free to join us at BSI by 5 PM.

Purim, Purim everywhere!
Celebrate Purim with B'nai Zion at two great events --
 
~ Adult Purim Party: Sat., Feb. 23 @ 7:15PM
An evening of megillah, food, spirits & entertainment
$18 includes full faux treif menu, open limited bar & music
*RSVP here*
Costumes optional, fun required!

~ Family Purim Fun: Sun., Feb. 24 @10:45AM
Join the CJCRS family in the BZ sanctuary for selections from the megillah, songs, skits and fun!  Costumes recommended.

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, February 12, 2013

Announcements for the Week


Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, February 13
NO BSI

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

Sunday, February 17
NO CJCRS



BSI Question of the Week

No question this week.  See you all next Wednesday, Feb. 20! 



Things to think about


No BSI This Week
We hope you enjoy this RDO (Random Day Off) from BSI.  Classes resume next week on February 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.

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, February 5, 2013

Question of the Week

Purim is coming up.  Who are the two guards that plot to assassinate King Achashverosh?


Announcements for the Week


Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, February 6
BSI, 4:30 PM
for ALL students Pre K through 12th Grade
BSI Dinner, 6:00 PM

Sunday, February 10
CJCRS, 9:30 AM
Jr. Kadima & Kadima Program, 12:00 PM



Things to think about

This weeks dinner
This Wednesday, our dinner will be prepared by our Bagrut & Confirmation students as part of a cooking in Hebrew lesson with Einav and Rabbi Tendler.  Join us forpashtidot (quiches), hummus, and salad!  MMM, MMM, Good.

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.