Tuesday, September 24, 2013

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
 

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!


Things to think about

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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Tuesday, September 17, 2013

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
 

  

Things to think about

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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Tuesday, September 10, 2013

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
 

 

Things to think about

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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