http://congregationbnaizion.org The latest news from B'nai Zion. en-us Get a better understanding of the Kaddish. It's origins, it's meaning and how and when it is recited. B'nai Zion Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:57:01 -0600 http://congregationbnaizion.org/news/39-rabbi-leon-discusses-the-kaddish http://congregationbnaizion.org/news/39-rabbi-leon-discusses-the-kaddish Rabbi Leon compares his trip to officiate at the wedding of Josh and Lauren Grodin, to the journey of our ancestors who wandered through the desert at this time of Passover. B'nai Zion Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:19:58 -0600 http://congregationbnaizion.org/news/38-rabbi-leon-compares-his-recent-travels-to-the-time-of-our-ancestors-during-passover http://congregationbnaizion.org/news/38-rabbi-leon-compares-his-recent-travels-to-the-time-of-our-ancestors-during-passover This month Rabbi Leon speaks about the issue regarding Anti-Semitism of today compared to the Anti-Semitism of more than 2500 years ago. B'nai Zion Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:19:55 -0700 http://congregationbnaizion.org/news/37-rabbi-leon-addresses-the-issue-of-anti-semitism-in-america http://congregationbnaizion.org/news/37-rabbi-leon-addresses-the-issue-of-anti-semitism-in-america The colorful and informative February Messenger is on line now. B'nai Zion Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:03:46 -0700 http://congregationbnaizion.org/news/35-february-messenger http://congregationbnaizion.org/news/35-february-messenger The January Messenger is now on-line. B'nai Zion Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:58:54 -0700 http://congregationbnaizion.org/news/33-janurary-messenger http://congregationbnaizion.org/news/33-janurary-messenger Rabbi Leon's article this month is about his invitation and speech at Temple Beth Shalom, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rabbi Felipe Goodman, one of the leaders of the Rabbinical Assembley of America, invited our wonderful Rabbi to speak at his conservative synagogue. B'nai Zion Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:22:04 -0700 http://congregationbnaizion.org/news/31-december-messenger http://congregationbnaizion.org/news/31-december-messenger Rabbi Leon's message regarding the release of Gilah Shalit B'nai Zion Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:44:07 -0600 http://congregationbnaizion.org/news/30-november-messenger http://congregationbnaizion.org/news/30-november-messenger Read about the beautiful wedding ceremony Rabbi Leon performed during his trip to Israel this summer. B'nai Zion Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:35:06 -0600 http://congregationbnaizion.org/news/29-october-messenger http://congregationbnaizion.org/news/29-october-messenger Would you like to read about the Rabbi's trip to Israel... B'nai Zion Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:41:55 -0600 http://congregationbnaizion.org/news/28-september-messenger http://congregationbnaizion.org/news/28-september-messenger Did you know women have made their mark on BZ history? The Daughters of Zion, precursor to B’nai Zion Sisterhood, was formed in 1920. The first woman served on the board of the congregation in 1963. Women gained the right to be called for an aliyah on a special occasion in1974, and the first female congregational president was elected in 1991. In 2000, women were granted equality and are now counted in a minyan. B'nai Zion Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:23:51 -0600 http://congregationbnaizion.org/news/27-summer-2011-messenger http://congregationbnaizion.org/news/27-summer-2011-messenger