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.

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS THROUGH LABOR DAY:
9am-12pm Monday through Friday
Closed Jewish and Federal Holidays

WHAT'S NEW at B'nai Zion

New Adult Education Classes
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High Holy Days 5783 / 2023
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MEMORIAL BOOK FORM

Upcoming Events at B'nai Zion

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Wednesday ,
AugAugust 17 , 2022

Hebrew Texts Studies
Wednesday, Aug 17th 6:00p to 7:30p
Rabbi Jana will explore Hebrew Scripture, Liturgy, and Modern Hebrew selections. Students can improve Hebrew reading and comprehension skills, and gain insights from studying Hebrew texts. However, even students with little to no Hebrew knowledge will appreciate the discussion about the insights from the texts.
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Wednesday ,
AugAugust 17 , 2022

Ethical Dilemmas from a Jewish Perspective
Wednesday, Aug 17th 7:30p to 8:30p
Rabbi Jana leads a discussion about Ethical Dilemmas from a Jewish Perspective. A variety of issues will be raised for discussion, then we will examine what Jewish law says about the dilemma.
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Thursday ,
AugAugust 18 , 2022

Hebrew from Day One
Thursday, Aug 18th 6:00p to 7:30p
Rabbi Jana teaches the Hebrew Aleph Bet using the First Day of Creation from Genesis and the Decalogue in Exodus. Learn to read and write the Hebrew letters and gain insights about Hebrew grammar, vocabulary for Biblical, Prayerbook, and Modern Hebrew. All materials are available online at www.HebrewDoc.com, with new materials being posted for current students on the B'nai Zion website.
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Thursday ,
AugAugust 18 , 2022

Jewish Answers
Thursday, Aug 18th 7:30p to 8:30p
Ask questions about Judaism, and Rabbi Jana will explore the answers with you whether you have always been Jewish, want to become Jewish, or are just curious about Judaism.
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Friday ,
AugAugust 19 , 2022

Oneg Shabbat on Zoom after Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, Aug 19th 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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Sunday ,
AugAugust 21 , 2022

Seconds Count/Be Prepared: What to do during an active shooter incident
Sunday, Aug 21st 2:00p to 3:00p
Seconds Count/Be Prepared: What to do during an active shooter incident. Sgt. Tony Leblanc of the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness will lead a security awareness training session in-person at B'nai Zion. The two sessions are the same. Choose one that fits your schedule.
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Tuesday ,
AugAugust 23 , 2022

Seconds Count/Be Prepared: What to do during an active shooter incident
Tuesday, Aug 23rd 6:00p to 7:00p
Seconds Count/Be Prepared: What to do during an active shooter incident. Sgt. Tony Leblanc of the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness will lead a security awareness training session in-person at B'nai Zion. The two sessions are the same. Choose one that fits your schedule.
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Wednesday ,
AugAugust 24 , 2022

Hebrew Texts Studies
Wednesday, Aug 24th 6:00p to 7:30p
Rabbi Jana will explore Hebrew Scripture, Liturgy, and Modern Hebrew selections. Students can improve Hebrew reading and comprehension skills, and gain insights from studying Hebrew texts. However, even students with little to no Hebrew knowledge will appreciate the discussion about the insights from the texts.
MORE INFO
Wednesday ,
AugAugust 24 , 2022

Ethical Dilemmas from a Jewish Perspective
Wednesday, Aug 24th 7:30p to 8:30p
Rabbi Jana leads a discussion about Ethical Dilemmas from a Jewish Perspective. A variety of issues will be raised for discussion, then we will examine what Jewish law says about the dilemma.
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Thursday ,
AugAugust 25 , 2022

Hebrew from Day One
Thursday, Aug 25th 6:00p to 7:30p
Rabbi Jana teaches the Hebrew Aleph Bet using the First Day of Creation from Genesis and the Decalogue in Exodus. Learn to read and write the Hebrew letters and gain insights about Hebrew grammar, vocabulary for Biblical, Prayerbook, and Modern Hebrew. All materials are available online at www.HebrewDoc.com, with new materials being posted for current students on the B'nai Zion website.
MORE INFO
Thursday ,
AugAugust 25 , 2022

Jewish Answers
Thursday, Aug 25th 7:30p to 8:30p
Ask questions about Judaism, and Rabbi Jana will explore the answers with you whether you have always been Jewish, want to become Jewish, or are just curious about Judaism.
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Friday ,
AugAugust 26 , 2022

Oneg Shabbat on Zoom after Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, Aug 26th 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.
MORE INFO
Wednesday ,
AugAugust 31 , 2022

Hebrew Texts Studies
Wednesday, Aug 31st 6:00p to 7:30p
Rabbi Jana will explore Hebrew Scripture, Liturgy, and Modern Hebrew selections. Students can improve Hebrew reading and comprehension skills, and gain insights from studying Hebrew texts. However, even students with little to no Hebrew knowledge will appreciate the discussion about the insights from the texts.
MORE INFO
Wednesday ,
AugAugust 31 , 2022

Ethical Dilemmas from a Jewish Perspective
Wednesday, Aug 31st 7:30p to 8:30p
Rabbi Jana leads a discussion about Ethical Dilemmas from a Jewish Perspective. A variety of issues will be raised for discussion, then we will examine what Jewish law says about the dilemma.
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 1 , 2022

Hebrew from Day One
Thursday, Sep 1st 6:00p to 7:30p
Rabbi Jana teaches the Hebrew Aleph Bet using the First Day of Creation from Genesis and the Decalogue in Exodus. Learn to read and write the Hebrew letters and gain insights about Hebrew grammar, vocabulary for Biblical, Prayerbook, and Modern Hebrew. All materials are available online at www.HebrewDoc.com, with new materials being posted for current students on the B'nai Zion website.
MORE INFO
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 1 , 2022

Jewish Answers
Thursday, Sep 1st 7:30p to 8:30p
Ask questions about Judaism, and Rabbi Jana will explore the answers with you whether you have always been Jewish, want to become Jewish, or are just curious about Judaism.
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 3 , 2022

Jack Johnson Bar Mitzvah in Monroe, LA
Shabbat, Sep 3rd 10:30a to 12:00p
Jack will help lead Shabbat services Saturday morning and be called to the Torah Saturday as a Bar Mitzvah. Rabbi Jana worked with Rabbi Judy Caplan Ginsburgh to help prepare him for this Simcha. Rabbi plans to be at Temple B'nai Israel to celebrate with Jack. There will not be Torah Study or Service at B'nai Zion this morning. The service will be in-person and on streamed online.
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Monday ,
SepSeptember 5 , 2022

OFFICE IS CLOSED for LABOR DAY
Monday, Sep 5th (All day)
In observance of Labor Day. Resume 9-2 Office Hours Wednesday (tomorrow the office is closed for Rosh HaShanah).
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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 7 , 2022

Hebrew Texts Studies
Wednesday, Sep 7th 6:00p to 7:30p
Rabbi Jana will explore Hebrew Scripture, Liturgy, and Modern Hebrew selections. Students can improve Hebrew reading and comprehension skills, and gain insights from studying Hebrew texts. However, even students with little to no Hebrew knowledge will appreciate the discussion about the insights from the texts.
MORE INFO
Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 7 , 2022

Ethical Dilemmas from a Jewish Perspective
Wednesday, Sep 7th 7:30p to 8:30p
Rabbi Jana leads a discussion about Ethical Dilemmas from a Jewish Perspective. A variety of issues will be raised for discussion, then we will examine what Jewish law says about the dilemma.
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