Question of the Week

We are all so excited for Chanukah to start we can hardly handle it!  

What is the next holiday on the Jewish calendar?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar Wednesday, December 17 BSI, 4:30 for students Pre K and K (ends at 6:00 PM) 1st-7th grade (ends at 6:30 PM) Chanukah Menorah lighting, 6:00 PM Friday, December 19 Happy Chanukah Family Friday Night Dinner, 5:45 Sunday, December 21 NO CJCRS

Things to think about Bring you Chanukah Menorah to BSI this week! December 17 Help us light up the BZ lobby with the glowing lights of our chanukiyot.  Parents are invited to join us for this festive event at 6 PM.  Candle lighting, singing and snacks for all!  We can’t wait for you to join us. Happy Chanukah Family Friday Night Dinner  Snacks beginning at 5:30pm, concurrent Shabbat services at 5:45pm (with 2 youth options), meat dinner by 6:30pm (vegetarian option upon RSVP request). RSVP TODAY! 894-8900.  Adults-$12, ages 8 to 13-$7, 2 to 7-$4, 2 and under-free. 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 16.   Our new attendance program requires all students to attend a minimum of 12 Shabbat services at our synagogue in the course of any given year. These include Jr. Congregation, Friday nights or Saturday mornings. Any student meeting this goal will receive the Jr. Congregation Honor Roll prize at the end of the year 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. 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

Last week, we didn't really have a good chance at Barnes & Noble to answer the question.  So, This week I've reposted the question from last week.  Good luck!

Chanukah approaches quickly.  If you light a Chanukiah every night of Chanukah, how many candles will you use during the entire holiday?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar Wednesday, December 10 BSI, 4:30 - 6:30 PM for students 1st-7th grade Saturday, December 13 Bar Mitzvah of Ben Hillner, 9:30 AM Sunday, December 14 CJCRS, 9:30 AM

Things to think about Wanna be on TV? Call for student volunteers Our friends at WRCB have approached B'nai Zion with an amazing opportunity.  We've been asked if we could provide some students to light Chanukah candles for the show 3 Plus You.  The segment would be taped at 8:30 AM this Friday, December 12.  If you are available to join us at the WRCB studios, please email Jason ASAP.  Thank you! Bring you Chanukah Menorah to BSI next week, December 17 Help us light up the BZ lobby with the glowing lights of our chanukiyot.  Parents are invited to join us for this festive event at 6 PM.  Candle lighting, singing and snacks for all!  We can’t wait for you to join us. 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 16.   Our new attendance program requires all students to attend a minimum of 12 Shabbat services at our synagogue in the course of any given year. These include Jr. Congregation, Friday nights or Saturday mornings. Any student meeting this goal will receive the Jr. Congregation Honor Roll prize at the end of the year 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. 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

Chanukah approaches quickly.  If you light a Chanukiah every night of Chanukah, how many candles will you use during the entire holiday?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar Wednesday, December 3 BSI at Barnes & Noble, 4:30 PM for students Pre K & K through 1st-7th grade School ends at 6:00 PM with lighting the Chanukiah and singing Sunday, December 7 CJCRS, 9:30 AM

Things to think about BSI at Barnes & Noble, December 3, 4:30 PM Our Third Annual trip to Barnes & Noble for Hebrew School.  There will be Chanukah activities, games, crafts for all the students.  A special student Chanukah concert will conclude the evening at 6 PM.  Plan on doing your Chanukah shopping and earn money for BZ at the same time.  Plus, earn money for BZ by using our Book fair code, 11478120, when shopping in-store  Dec. 3-5) oronline (Dec. 3-10)!   Our new attendance program requires all students to attend a minimum of 12 Shabbat services at our synagogue in the course of any given year. These include Jr. Congregation, Friday nights or Saturday mornings. Any student meeting this goal will receive the Jr. Congregation Honor Roll prize at the end of the year 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. 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

What Jewish holiday do some people find very similar to Thanksgiving?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar Wednesday, November 19 BSI, 4:30 for students Pre K & K (ends at 6:00 PM) and 1st-7th grade (ends at 6:30 PM) Sunday, November 23 CJCRS, 9:30 AM

Things to think about BSI Breaks for Thanksgiving! We hope you have an outstanding Thanksgiving.  There will be no BSI on November 26. Classes will resume at Barnes & Noble on December 3. BSI at Barnes & Noble, December 3, 4:30 PM Our Third Annual trip to Barnes & Noble for Hebrew School.  There will be Chanukah activities, games, crafts for all the students.  A special student Chanukah concert will conclude the evening at 6 PM.  Plan on doing your Chanukah shopping and earn money for BZ at the same time.  Plus, earn money for BZ by using our Book fair code, 11478120, when shopping in-store  Dec. 3-5) oronline (Dec. 3-10)!   Our new attendance program requires all students to attend a minimum of 12 Shabbat services at our synagogue in the course of any given year. These include Jr. Congregation, Friday nights or Saturday mornings. Any student meeting this goal will receive the Jr. Congregation Honor Roll prize at the end of the year 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. 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, November 12 BSI, 4:30-6:30 PM for students 1st-7th grade Wear Your Ramah T-Shirt Day @ BSI Saturday, November 15 New Shabbat Morning Program See below for time schedule Sunday, November 16 CJCRS, 9:30 AM Turkey Train Day!

Things to think about Wear Your Ramah T-Shirt Day @ BSI, Nov 12 Join all your BSI friends as we celebrate the 8th Annual Wear Your Ramah T-Shirt Day.  This is a day to show your love for the best camp movement ever!  Bring or wear your Ramah T-Shirt to BSI on Nov. 12 and we will take a community Ramah T-Shirt pic.  Contact Jason if you have any questions.  :-) New Shabbat Morning Program Debuts: November 15 Join us this Saturday for our new Shabbat morning program for children at B'nai Zion.  We’ll be offering parallel services and programming for our children.  Jr. Congregation (3rd to 6th grade) begins at 10 AM in room 10, Bagrut (8th to 10th grade) begins at 10 AM in the library and Mini Minyan (Pre-K to 2nd grade) begins at 10:45 AM in room 6.   It will be a wonderful program that our children will enjoy.  If you have any questions, please contact Jason. CJCRS Annual Turkey Train: Sunday, November 16 Drop off Turkeys beginning at 9:30 AM!  The Food Bank has requested smaller turkeys this year.  Please consider bringing 2 small turleys instead of one big bird. Turkey Train benefits The Chattanooga Area Food Bank.  The Bagel Table - USY Fundraiser: Sunday Nov.16 CHOOSY (the BZ USY chapter) will be selling bagels at Sunday school this week. Plain bagels $1.50, Bagel w/ cream cheese $2.00, Cup of OJ $1. All proceeds will help CHOOSY members get to our December convention. Our new attendance program requires all students to attend a minimum of 12 Shabbat services at our synagogue in the course of any given year. These include Jr. Congregation, Friday nights or Saturday mornings. Any student meeting this goal will receive the Jr. Congregation Honor Roll prize at the end of the year 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. 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

There is a lot happening in this weeks Torah reading, Vayera.  Name one important thing.

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar Wednesday, November 5 BSI, 4:30 for students Pre K/K (ends at 6 PM) & 1st-7th grade (ends at 6:30 PM) Saturday, November 8 Bar Mitzvah of Micah Hodes, 9:30 AM Sunday, November 9 CJCRS, 9:30 AM

Things to think about Wear Your Ramah T-Shirt Day @ BSI, Nov 12 Join all your BSI friends as we celebrate the 8th Annual Wear Your Ramah T-Shirt Day.  This is a day to show your love for the best camp movement ever!  Bring or wear your Ramah T-Shirt to BSI on Nov. 12 and we will take a community Ramah T-Shirt pic.  Contact Jason if you have any questions.  :-) CJCRS Annual Turkey Train: Sunday, November 16 Drop off Turkeys beginning at 9:30 AM!  The Food Bank has requested smaller turkeys this year.  Please consider bringing 2 small turleys instead of one big bird. Turkey Train benefits The Chattanooga Area Food Bank.  Save the Date... USY & Kadima Convention Dec. 5-7 Gatlinburg, TN More details to come... Our new attendance program requires all students to attend a minimum of 12 Shabbat services at our synagogue in the course of any given year. These include Jr. Congregation, Friday nights or Saturday mornings. Any student meeting this goal will receive the Jr. Congregation Honor Roll prize at the end of the year 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. 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

Shimon Peres recently concluded a seven year term as the President of Israel and more than 70 years of public service to the State of Israel.  Here is a great video about what he should do next produced by his granddaughter, screenwriter Mika Almog.

Question: Who is the new President of Israel?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar Wednesday, October 29 BSI, 4:30-6:30 PM for students 1st grade through 12th grade Saturday, November 1 Jr. Congregation, 10:00 AM USY Box City Camp Out, 7:30 PM Sunday, November 2 CJCRS, 9:30 AM

Things to think about   Our new attendance program requires all students to attend a minimum of 12 Shabbat services at our synagogue in the course of any given year. These include Jr. Congregation, Friday nights or Saturday mornings. Any student meeting this goal will receive the Jr. Congregation Honor Roll prize at the end of the year 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. 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

The High Holy Days are over for this year and the month of Tishrei is almost concluded.  Why do we call the next month Mar-Cheshvan?

Announcements for this week

Weekly Calendar Wednesday, October 22 BSI, 4:30 PM for students Pre K through 7th grade Sunday, October 26 CJCRS, 9:30 AM

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Things to think about Our new attendance program requires all students to attend a minimum of 12 Shabbat services at our synagogue in the course of any given year. These include Jr. Congregation, Friday nights or Saturday mornings. Any student meeting this goal will receive the Jr. Congregation Honor Roll prize at the end of the year 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. 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

At the Simchat Torah celebration, we dance around with the Torah.  How many times do we dance around the congregation?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar Wednesday, October 15 NO BSI Thursday, October 16 BSI, 5:00 PM for students Pre K through 12th grade Simchat Torah Dinner and Celebration, 6:00 PM Saturday, October 18 Jr. Congregation, 10:00 AM Sunday, October 19 CJCRS, 9:30 AM

Things to think about BSI Simchat Torah Celebration! This year for Simchat Torah, we will behaving an exciting BSI program.  Classes will be held Thursday, October 16.  Please plan on joining us for this fun and festive afternoon and evening celebration of Torah!  All students are encouraged to wear yellow.  Parents should check the info below and join us in our color-themed hakafot.  If you are planning to stay for dinner, please RSVP to Marciatoday.  :) Our new attendance program requires all students to attend a minimum of 12 Shabbat services at our synagogue in the course of any given year. These include Jr. Congregation, Friday nights or Saturday mornings. Any student meeting this goal will receive the Jr. Congregation Honor Roll prize at the end of the year 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.