http://congregationbnaizion.org The latest news from B'nai Zion. en-us 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 Did you know that B’nai Zion is fortunate to own 13 Torahs including two Holocaust Torahs, nine pointers, five breastplates, 10 crowns, four pairs of rimonim about two dozen Torah covers and several shofars? B'nai Zion Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:21:18 -0600 http://congregationbnaizion.org/news/26-may-2011-messenger http://congregationbnaizion.org/news/26-may-2011-messenger Did you know that Congregation B’nai Zion has won two Solomon Schecter Awards from The United Synagogue of America, one for the Cantor David Leon Biblical Gardens and one for the annual Anousim Conferences? B'nai Zion Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:32:24 -0600 http://congregationbnaizion.org/news/25-april-2011-messenger http://congregationbnaizion.org/news/25-april-2011-messenger Did you know that in our 110 year history, Congregation B’nai Zion has been led by 41 congregational presidents? As an aside, five wore mustaches and two sported beards as well! Among our presidents have been five from the extended Goodman family, three fathers and sons and one husband and wife. B'nai Zion Tue, 01 Mar 2011 10:44:31 -0700 http://congregationbnaizion.org/news/24-march-2011-messenger http://congregationbnaizion.org/news/24-march-2011-messenger