Super Sized Shabbat - Jan. 17

Join us for our new Shabbat Morning program on
January 17 concurrent with AIPAC Shabbat

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

Did you have a happy New Year?  

What do they call New Years Eve (Dec. 31) in Israel?

Announcements for the Week

Weekly Calendar Wednesday, January 7 BSI, 4:30 - 6:30 PM For students 1st-7th grade Minyan, 6:00 PM Saturday, January 10 Sisterhood Shabbat, 9:45 AM Sunday, Januray 11 CJCRS, 9:30 AM

Things to think about Mid-Week Minyan Changes Day & Time! Starting on January 7, the mid-week minyan will meet on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.  Friday night minyan will continue to meet at 5:45 p.m.  If you are able to come early for BSI pick up, we would greatly appreciate you helping make a minyan at 6 p.m. 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. 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 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 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.