Tuesday, April 30, 2013

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


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.

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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

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



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.

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Thursday, April 18, 2013

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!



Tuesday, April 16, 2013

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


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.

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

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


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.

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

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



BSI Question of the Week

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



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.