B'nai Zion Congregation

Welcome to B'nai Zion Congregation

B'nai Zion is a Reform Jewish Congregation in Shreveport, Louisiana since 1861.
For more details about who we are, CLICK HERE.
For more details about our history, CLICK HERE.

Passover Begins
Wednesday Evening, April 5

Passover details can be found HERE

Details about Passover Programs on Red River Radio April 3 and April 4 can be found HERE

Upcoming Events at B'nai Zion

All Events

Friday ,
MarMarch 31 , 2023

Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Jana
Friday, Mar 31st 6:00p to 7:00p
Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Jana
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Friday ,
MarMarch 31 , 2023

Oneg Shabbat on Zoom after Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, Mar 31st 7:30p to 8:30p
An opportunity to visit and say Motzi together after Shabbat evening service. We will try to do a Zoom Oneg Shabbat after the in-person / YouTube-streamed service. Find the Zoom access on the Event page or the Zoom page.
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Saturday ,
AprApril 1 , 2023

Zoom Text Study & Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Apr 1st 9:45a to 12:00p
Text Study (9:45-11 AM) and Shabbat Morning Service (11AM-12 PM) Saturday. The Text Study discusses the portion of the week, and we have begun studying the Prophets. No text or prep required. Shabbat service begins around 11 AM, Prayerbook is on screen. Easy Zoom access from the website.
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Sunday ,
AprApril 2 , 2023

Jewish Family Concert with Rabbi Judy Caplan Ginsburgh
Sunday, Apr 2nd 11:30a to 1:00p
Musical Artist Rabbi Judy Caplan Ginsburgh will lead a concert of Jewish children's music followed by a PJ Library book swap - Bring your pre-loved PJ Library books to exchange. Free and Open to all Jewish families. Please RSVP at JewishNLa.org
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 5 , 2023

Passover Seder at B'nai Zion
Wednesday, Apr 5th 6:00p to 8:00p
First night of Passover Seder led by Rabbi Jana with dinner prepared by the B'nai Zion Sisterhood. In-person attendance is only for anyone who made reservations by March 22. The Seder will be live-streamed on YouTube. The Haggadah will be available on the B'nai Zion website.
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Thursday ,
AprApril 6 , 2023

The B'nai Zion Office is Closed for Passover
Thursday, Apr 6th (All day)
The B'nai Zion Office is Closed all day the first and last days of Passover, because they are Holy Days. We will have services in the morning on Zoom.
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Thursday ,
AprApril 6 , 2023

Passover First Day Service on Zoom
Thursday, Apr 6th 11:00a to 12:00p
The First Day of Passover is a Yom Tov (Holy Day) according to the Torah. Join us for our service on Zoom. The prayerbook will be on-screen with readings from Mishkan T'filah for Weekdays and Festivals.
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Friday ,
AprApril 7 , 2023

Office Is Closed
Friday, Apr 7th (All day)
The B'nai Zion Office is Closed all day.
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 12 , 2023

The B'nai Zion Office is Closed for Passover
Wednesday, Apr 12th (All day)
The B'nai Zion Office is Closed all day the first and last days of Passover, because they are Holy Days. We will have services in the morning on Zoom.
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 12 , 2023

Passover Final Morning and Yizkor Services on Zoom
Wednesday, Apr 12th 11:00a to 12:00p
The last day of Passover service includes Yizkor / Memorial. Join us on Zoom. Please see the B'nai Zion Yizkor page for details about candle lighting, names for Yizkor, and the Memorial Book. THE B'NAI ZION OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY IN OBSERVANCE OF THE HOLY DAY.
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Thursday ,
AprApril 13 , 2023

People of the Book Club: City of Thieves by David Benioff
Thursday, Apr 13th 7:00p to 8:00p
City of Thieves by David Benioff - historical fiction, published in 2008, 260 pages, available in all formats including Kindle and audio book read by a narrator, not the author
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Saturday ,
AprApril 15 , 2023

Baby Naming during Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Apr 15th 10:30a to 12:00p
We will celebrate with the family of Ainsley (Toys) and Justin Rutkowski when they are called to the Torah to give their baby her Hebrew name. Service will be in the sanctuary, followed by a kiddush reception. There will not be Torah Study this morning. The service will be streamed on YouTube.
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Sunday ,
AprApril 16 , 2023

Holocaust Remembrance Service
Sunday, Apr 16th 3:00p to 4:00p
To honor the lives that were lost during one of humanity’s worst moments, our community remembers the Holocaust with an annual ecumenical service. Through our remembering and active cooperation, we strive to obliterate injustice. The Chair of the event this year Pastor Brady L. Blade, Sr. who is the pastor at Zion Baptist Church. This year the special speaker will be Andras Lacko, who we have obtained through the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum. Attend in-person or online.
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 26 , 2023

Shredding at B'nai Zion April 27 Deadline
Wednesday, Apr 26th 9:00a to 2:00p
B'nai Zion has arranged for shredding almost any type of confidential material (Paper, Plastic, Fabric, Metals, Magnetic media, CDs and DVDs, Hard drives, X-rays, Microfilm, ID badge, and more). Please bring whatever needs to be shredded by 2pm Wednesday, April 26. BZ is suggesting an $18 donation for the first banker’s box size box, and $10 per box or batch beyond the first, but any amount is appreciated. A shredding truck will come to BZ to respect your privacy and ensure a secure shredding of all paper. If you need to request a drop-off time before 9 am or after 2 pm, please contact the office for special arrangements. All money donated for shredding will help offset our Safety & Security budget.
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Friday ,
AprApril 28 , 2023

Graduation Shabbat
Friday, Apr 28th 6:00p to 7:00p
Graduation Shabbat when we honor and celebrate the students from the congregation who are graduating this Spring: Caleb Joseph, Abby Katz, Gabrielle Miller, Ben Muslow, Luke Muslow
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Tuesday ,
MayMay 9 , 2023

People of the Book Club: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Tuesday, May 9th 7:00p to 8:00p
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin - fiction, 420 pages, available in all formats including Kindle and audio book read by two narrators, not the author
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Sunday ,
MayMay 21 , 2023

Annual B'nai Zion Congregational Meeting
Sunday, May 21st 11:00a to 1:00p
B'nai Zion Congregants are invited to the annual meeting. We need to thank outgoing Board members, vote for incoming Board members, and discuss our current and future plans. Brunch will be served. Watch for details.
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Thursday ,
MayMay 25 , 2023

Confirmation, Shavuot, and Yizkor Service
Thursday, May 25th 6:00p to 7:30p
Celebrate Shavuot when the Confirmation class leads the worship service. A Yizkor service will be included in our commemoration. The Confirmands this year are: Liam Haas, Jack Johnson, and Kate Myers.
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Friday ,
MayMay 26 , 2023

The B'nai Zion Office is Closed for Shavuot
Friday, May 26th (All day)
The B'nai Zion Office is Closed all day for Shavuot. We will have services, which will include Yizkor, in the morning on Zoom.
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Friday ,
MayMay 26 , 2023

Shavuot Morning and Yizkor Services
Friday, May 26th 11:00a to 12:00p
The Shavuot Morning service includes Yizkor / Memorial. Join us on Zoom. Please see the B'nai Zion Yizkor page for details about candle lighting, names for Yizkor, and the Memorial Book. THE B'NAI ZION OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY IN OBSERVANCE OF THE HOLY DAY.
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