Question of the Week

It's winter time and everyone is hoping to see some snow in 2016.

What is the Hebrew word for snow?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar Wednesday, December 16 BSI, 4:30 PM For students Pre K-K, ends 6:00 PM For students 1st-7th grade, ends at 6:30 PM Minyan, 6:00 PM Sunday, December 20 NO CJCRS

Things to think about BSI Winter Break We hope everyone has a safe and fun winter break.  We look forward to the return of BSI on January 13! Jewish Camp Scholarships Available Scholarship money for new and returning campers at Jewish Summer Camp 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 13. 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 your child is not planning on coming to BSI this week, please let us know by clicking here.  If you have any questions, please contact Jason.   Our Shabbat 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, High Holy Days, Super-Sized Shabbat, 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.

Question of the Week

Mattathias and his sons (most famously Judah Maccabee) led the Jewish revolt against a stronger and larger Greek army.  How many sons did Mattathias have?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar Wednesday, December 9 BSI, 4:30 PM For students 1st-7th grade, ends at 6:30 PM Chanukah Menorah lighting and singing, 5:45 PM Minyan, 6:00 PM Bagrut Webinar: What's Jewish about Pop Music?, 7:00 PM Sunday, December 13 CJCRS, 9:30 AM Kadima Chanukah Party @ BZ, 12:30 PM

Things to think about   Bring you Chanukah Menorah to BSI this week! Help us light up the BZ lobby with the glowing lights of our chanukiyot.  All of BSI will join the entire congregation is invited to join us for this festive event at 5:45 PM.  Candle lighting, singing and snacks for all!  We can’t wait for you to join us. Kadima Chanukah Party, 12/13 - 12:30 PM at BZ Games, prizes, food and fun.  It’s what we do at Kadima.  Join us for the Chanukah festivities.  RSVP to Jason.  Jewish Camp Scholarships Available Scholarship money for new and returning campers at Jewish Summer Camp 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 13. 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 your child is not planning on coming to BSI this week, please let us know by clicking here.  If you have any questions, please contact Jason.   Our Shabbat 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, High Holy Days, Super-Sized Shabbat, 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.

Question of the Week

We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Barnes & Noble.  How many years have we been having BSI @ Barnes & Noble (including this year)?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar Wednesday, December 2 BSI at Barnes & Noble, 4:30 PM (see below) For ALL students Pre K-7 grade, ends 5:45 PM Chanukah Menorah Lighting & Singing, 5:45 PM Saturday, Decemebr 5 Jr. Congregation, 10:00 AM Sunday, December 6 CJCRS, 9:30 AM Community Chanukah Party and Candle Lighting, 5:30 at the JCC.

Things to think about   BSI at Barnes & Noble, December 2, 4:30 PM Our Fourth Annual trip to Barnes & Noble for Hebrew S chool.  There will be Chanukah activities, games, crafts for all the students.  A special student Chanukah menorah lighting &  concert will conclude the evening at 5:45 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, 11719689, when shopping in-store  Dec. 2-4) or online (Dec. 2-9)! Community Chanukah Party and Candle Lighting, Sunday, Dec. 6 at 5:30 at the JCC. Come light the first candle of Chanukah!  In addition there will be a mime, a magician, and a musical comedienne.  All of our local Hebrew Schools will be signing different songs.  BSI students will lead the community in "Lots Of Latkes".  Please let Jason know if you can attend by emailing him here. Jewish Camp Scholarships Available Scholarship money for new and returning campers at Jewish Summer Camp 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 13. 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 your child is not planning on coming to BSI this week, please let us know by clicking here.  If you have any questions, please contact Jason.   Our Shabbat 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, High Holy Days, Super-Sized Shabbat, 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.

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar Wednesday, November 25 NO BSI Minyan, 6:00 PM Thursday, November 26 Happy Thanksgiving! Sunday, November 29 NO CJCRS Wednesday, December 2 BSI at Barnes and Noble, 4:30 PM For students Pre K-7th grade Chanukah Menorah lighting and singing, 5:45 PM

Things to think about   BSI at Barnes & Noble, December 2, 4:30 PM Our Fourth Annual trip to Barnes & Noble for Hebrew School.  There will be Chanukah activities, games, crafts for all the students.  A special Chanukah menorah lighting &  singing will conclude the evening at 5:45 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, 11719689, when shopping in-store  (Dec. 2-4) or online (Dec. 2-9)! Jewish Camp Scholarships Available Scholarship money for new and returning campers at Jewish Summer Camp 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 13. 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 your child is not planning on coming to BSI this week, please let us know by clicking here.  If you have any questions, please contact Jason.   Our Shabbat 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, High Holy Days, Super-Sized Shabbat, 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.

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar Wednesday, November 18 BSI, 4:30 PM For students 1st-7th grade, ends at 6:30 PM Minyan, 6:00 PM Sunday, November 22 NO CJCRS

Things to think about   A Note From Jason This week I am away at the Mandel Teacher Educator Institute (MTEI) held in Chicago.  I am greatly honored to be a part of their seventh cohort.  We engage in lots of text study, learning new and effective classroom skills, protocols to enhance the learning in our school and much more.  I hope you all have a great class this week and I look forward to seeing all of our students when we return from Thanksgiving break at Barnes & Noble (see below). BSI at Barnes & Noble, December 2, 4:30 PM Our Fourth Annual trip to Barnes & Noble for Hebrew School.  There will be Chanukah activities, games, crafts for all the students.  A special student Chanukah menorah lighting &  concert will conclude the evening at 5:45 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, 11719689, when shopping in-store  Dec. 2-4) or online (Dec. 2-9)! Jewish Camp Scholarships Available Scholarship money for new and returning campers at Jewish Summer Camp 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 13. 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 your child is not planning on coming to BSI this week, please let us know by clicking here.  If you have any questions, please contact Jason.   Our Shabbat 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, High Holy Days, Super-Sized Shabbat, 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.

Question of the Week

It's autumn and the leaves on the trees are changing and falling.  

What is the Hebrew word for leaf?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar Wednesday, November 4 BSI, 4:30 PM For students 1st-7th grade, ends at 6:30 PM Minyan, 6:00 PM Sunday, November 8 CJCRS, 9:30 AM

Things to think about   Our Shabbat 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, High Holy Days, Super-Sized Shabbat, 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.

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar Wednesday, October 28 BSI, 4:30 PM For students Pre K & K, ends at 6:00 PM For students 1st-7th grade, ends at 6:30 PM Minyan, 6:00 PM Bagrut Webinar: What's Jewish about Food?, 7:00 PM Saturday, October 31 Super-Sized Shabbat See side bar for schedule Sunday, November 1 CJCRS, 9:30 AM

Things to think about Join us this Shabbat for... October 31* Mini-Minyan 10:30 to 11:15 AM (for Pre-K to 2nd grade) Junior Congregation 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (for 3rd to 6th grade) Bagrut 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (for 8th to 10th grade) We will celebrate Shabbat through tefillah, hands-on learning, mentoring, study and games! *Please note the change in date to this Shabbat Our Shabbat 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, High Holy Days, Super-Sized Shabbat, 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.

Question of the Week

Each hebrew letter also has a numerical value.  What number does the letter mem represent?

Question of the Week

We'll celebrate our annual Barnes & Noble Day on December 2.  It'll be a fun time as always with crafts, food, dreidel, songs and more.  

How many years in a row have we had this fantastic program?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar Wednesday, October 21 BSI, 4:30 PM For students 1st-7th grade, ends at 6:30 PM Minyan, 6:00 PM Sunday, October 25 CJCRS, 9:30 AM Wednesday, October 28 BSI, 4:30 PM For students Pre K & K, ends at 6:00 PM For students 1st-7th grade, ends at 6:30 PM Minyan, 6:00 PM Bagrut Webinar: What's Jewish about Food?, 7:00 PM

Things to think about   USY & Kadima Fall Sub-Regional Convention Nashville, TN  ~  November 6-8, 2015 USY and Kadima Convention is a weekend full of fun, friends and amazing experiences.  This fall's convention will be held in Nashville, TN at West End Synagogue from November 6 to 8.  More than 75 USYers and Kadimaniks from Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee will participate in this great event. Click here for more information! Join us for our next... October 31* Mini-Minyan - 10:30 to 11:15 AM (for Pre-K to 2nd grade) Junior Congregation - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (for 3rd to 6th grade) Bagrut - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (for 8th to 10th grade)   We will celebrate Shabbat through tefillah, hands-on learning, mentoring, study and games! *Please note the change in date to this Shabbat Our Shabbat 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, High Holy Days, Super-Sized Shabbat, 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.

Question of the Week

Thanksgiving is coming up at the end of November.  What Jewish holiday is closely tied to the celebration of Thanksgiving?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar Wednesday, October 14 BSI, 4:30 PM For students Pre K & K, ends at 6:00 PM For students 1st-7th grade, ends at 6:30 PM Minyan, 6:00 PM Sunday, October 18 CJCRS, 9:30 AM

Things to think about USY & Kadima Fall Sub-Regional Convention Nashville, TN November 6-8, 2015 USY and Kadima Convention is a weekend full of fun, friends and amazing experiences.  This fall's convention will be held in Nashville, TN at West End Synagogue from November 6 to 8.  More than 75 USYers and Kadimaniks from Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee will participate in this great event. Click here for more information! Join us for our next... October 31* Mini-Minyan 10:30 to 11:15 AM (for Pre-K to 2nd grade) Junior Congregation 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (for 3rd to 6th grade) Bagrut 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (for 8th to 10th grade) We will celebrate Shabbat through tefillah, hands-on learning, mentoring, study and games! *Please note the change in date to this Shabbat Our Shabbat 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, High Holy Days, Super-Sized Shabbat, 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.

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar Wednesday, September 30 BSI Sukkot-A-Palooza, 4:30 PM For students Pre K & 7th grade, ends at 6:30 PM Minyan, 6:00 PM Pizza in the Hut Dinner, 6:30 PM ==> Cost: $7/person; max $25/family. RSVP HERE Sunday, October 4 NO CJCRS Monday, October 5 Simchat Torah Dinner, Celebration & Services, 6:00 PM Wednesday, October 7 NO BSI

BSI Question of the Week  Question of the week will return after fall break!

Things to think about Sukkot-A-Palooza at BSI: Sept. 30, 4:30-6:30 PM Click here or on the picture below for more details. Simchat Torah Dinner, Celebration, & Services: Mon., Oct. 5 - 6:00 p.m. Join us for our fabulous soup, salad, and pasta bar dinner.  As we come to the end of the Torah, we will begin all over again.  Likewise, it is traditional to sing, dance, and circle with the Torah.  Featuring our annual candy parade for children of all ages. $8.50 per person/Children 5 & under free.  Please RSVP by Friday,Oct. 2 to the office. Our Shabbat 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, High Holy Days, Super-Sized Shabbat, 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.