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.