Question of the Week

Every year at our seder we recall the ten plagues.  A famous rabbi once created an acrostic to help us remember the plagues.  

Who is that famous rabbi?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar Wednesday, March 25 BSI, 4:30 PM For students Pre K & K, ends at 6:00 PM For students 1st to 7th grade, ends at 6:30 PM Minyan, 6:00 PM Sunday, March 29 NO CJCRS

Things to think about Spring and Pesach Break School spring breaks are almost here.  BSI will be closed for Spring Break on April 1 and also closed for Pesach on April 8.  Plan to be here when classes resume on April 15! 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 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.

Super-Sized Shabbat Tomorrow!

Join us for our fabulous Shabbat Morning program 
TOMORROW, MARCH 21!

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, study and games!

Question of the Week

Chad Gadya is a famous song found in the seder.  

What animal is it about?

Announcements for this Week

Weekly Calendar Wednesday, March 18 BSI, 4:30 PM For students Pre K & K, ends at 6:00 PM For students 1st to 7th grade, ends at 6:30 PM Minyan, 6:00 PM Saturday, March 21 Super-Sized Shabbat, 10:00 AM Sunday, March 22 CJCRS, 9:30 AM

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 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 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.

Question of the Week

Purim is gone and Pesach is on the way!

What date on the Hebrew Calendar does Pesach begin?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar Wednesday, March 11 BSI, 4:30-6:30 PM For students 1st through 7th grade Minyan, 6:00 PM Friday, March 13 Family Friday Night Services & Dinner, 5:45 PM Welcome visitors from Adat Shalom in Michigan Sunday, March 15 CJCRS, 9:30 AM

Things to think about Hachnasat Orchim Welcoming Visitors to B'nai Zion On March 13 & 14, we’ll welcome 25 students (8-12th grade) and 5 staff from Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills, Michigan.  As part of their Hebrew High School program, the students will be visiting the Children’s Holocaust Memorial in Whitwell and then spending Shabbat here at B’nai Zion.  We are looking for several community members to house the students for Shabbat (Friday night only).  Please contact Jason Cathcart if you are able to host 2 or more students.  Thanks in advance for making them feel welcome in our Kehilah Kedosha (Holy Community).   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 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.

Question of the Week

It's Purim-mania!

How many sons did Haman have?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar Wednesday, March 04 BSI, 4:30 PM For students Pre K through 7th grade Classes end at 5:45 PM with the beginning of the BZ Purim Festivities Mincha, 5:30 PM Saturday, March 7 Junior Congregation, 10:00 AM Sunday, March 8 CJCRS, 9:30 AM Purim Program and Carnival

Things to think about Don't miss the awesome Purim Party... Hachnasat Orchim Welcoming Visitors to B'nai Zion On March 13 & 14, we’ll welcome 25 students (8-12th grade) and 5 staff from Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills, Michigan.  As part of their Hebrew High School program, the students will be visiting the Children’s Holocaust Memorial in Whitwell and then spending Shabbat here at B’nai Zion.  We are looking for several community members to house the students for Shabbat (Friday night only).  Please contact Jason Cathcart if you are able to host 2 or more students.  Thanks in advance for making them feel welcome in our Kehilah Kedosha (Holy Community). 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 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.