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.

Masks at B'nai Zion are optional for people who are vaccinated against COVID-19.

Hanukkah at B'nai Zion
ııiiİiiii 6pm Friday December 3
Candle Lighting*
Shabbat Service*
Pot-Luck Dinner (Must RSVP to Attend)
>>>November 30 is the Deadline to RSVP for Dinner
CLICK HERE or call the office.<<<
*Can be watched on YouTube

CLICK HERE to RSVP for the 12/5/21
North Louisiana Jewish Federation Community
Hanukkah Party / Dinner / Concert at AA

CLICK HERE for the BZ Hanukkah page for links to blessings, songs, videos, pictures and more.

Shabbat at B'nai Zion

Shabbat Evening

6pm Friday
Shabbat Evening Service In-Person & YouTube

CLICK HERE for details

We are now using the
Mishkan T'filah
Prayerbook
CLICK HERE to read the Flipbook on CCAR page

SPECIAL FRIDAYS:

Simcha Shabbat
We honor and bless everyone with
Birthdays or Anniversaries that month
- First Friday of the month

Oneg Shabbat

7:30pm Friday
Visit on Zoom

CLICK HERE for dates & details

Shabbat Morning
9:45am Torah Study
& 11am Service
Saturday

On Zoom with monthly In-Person option.

CLICK HERE for details

SPECIAL SATURDAYS:

9:45am Torah Study
In-Person and Zoom
and
11am Shabbat Morning Service
In-Person and Online
2nd Saturday
of the Month

KID-dush Shabbat

9-9:30am
2nd Saturday
of the Month

A family-friendly Shabbat experience
In-Person and Online

CLICK HERE for details

Upcoming Special Events at B'nai Zion

All Events

Friday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2021

Hanukkah ııiiİiiii
Friday, Dec 3rd 4:55p to 11:55p
Light 6 Hanukkah candles ııiiİiiii tonight
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Friday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2021

Hanukkah & Simcha Shabbat & Pot Luck Dinner
Friday, Dec 3rd 6:00p to 8:00p
The original Hanukkah was a dedication of the Temple to be able to be back to worshipping together. You are invited to come back to B'nai Zion to worship with us and celebrate Hanukkah together. Every household is welcome to bring a Hanukiyah (Hanukkah Menorah) to light before service. We will also honor everyone whose birthdays or anniversaries are in December. After service there will be a Hanukkah Shabbat dinner. Please bring a side dish or dessert (for more than the number in your group). Latkes and Brisket will be provided. In order to join us at dinner, you MUST REGISTER by November 30.
Register Now

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Saturday ,
DecDecember 4 , 2021

Zoom Torah Study & Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Dec 4th 9:45a to 12:00p
Torah Study (9:45-11 AM) and Shabbat Morning Service (11AM-12 PM) Saturday. The Torah Study discusses the portion of the week. No text or prep required. Shabbat service begins around 11 AM, Prayerbook is on screen. Please register for details about how to attend on Zoom.
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 4 , 2021

Hanukkah ıiiiİiiii
Shabbat, Dec 4th 5:00p to 11:55p
Light 7 Hanukkah candles ıiiiİiiii tonight
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2021

Red River Radio Hanukkah Candles Burning Brightly
Sunday, Dec 5th 11:00a to 12:00p
Candles Burning Brightly Red River Radio (KDAQ 89.9 in Shreveport) redriverradio.org
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2021

Hanukkah iiiiİiiii
Sunday, Dec 5th 5:00p to 11:55p
Light 8 Hanukkah candles iiiiİiiii tonight
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2021

Jewish Community Hanukkah Party
Sunday, Dec 5th 5:00p to 7:30p
This year the North Louisiana Jewish Federation Hanukkah party will be in person at Agudath Achim. There will be Candle Lighting, an amazing concert by the great Noah Aronson and his band, a catered Dinner, and more! Go to https://www.jewishnla.org for details and to REGISTER.
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Monday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2021

Wideman Tribute Piano Concert
Monday, Dec 6th 5:00p to 6:00p
Featuring Alon Goldstein, Asiya Korepanova, and Stanislav Khristenko. Hosted by the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra. Free and Open to the Public. Anderson Auditorium in the Hurley Music Building at Centenary College
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Friday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2021

Bat Mitzvah Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, Dec 10th 6:00p to 8:00p
Arden will help lead the service and will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah during the Shabbat Evening Service.
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 11 , 2021

KID-dush Shabbat
Shabbat, Dec 11th 9:00a to 9:30a
“Kiddush Shabbat” is the “Sanctification of Shabbat.” “KID-dush Shabbat” is a fun way for children to celebrate Shabbat. Children and their families (and anyone who enjoys not having to sit still during services) love Rabbi Jana's fun Shabbat morning experiences. We plan to be in-person and also on Zoom. For Security Reasons, please use the form to REGISTER for details about how to join us.
Register Now

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Saturday ,
DecDecember 11 , 2021

In-Person and Zoom Torah Study
Shabbat, Dec 11th 9:45a to 11:00a
Torah Study (9:45-11am) Saturday morning in-person in the Sanctuary, and on Zoom. We will discuss the portion of the week. No text or prep required. We get an opportunity to visit with each other whether you attend in-person or on Zoom. We will switch to an in-person and YouTube streamed service at 11am. Please note that there is KID-dush Shabbat that will not end until 9:30am. If you are joining on Zoom, you will stay in the "waiting room" until the KID-dush Shabbat is over.
Register Now

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Saturday ,
DecDecember 11 , 2021

In-Person and YouTube Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Dec 11th 11:00a to 12:00p
Shabbat service begins 11 AM (after Torah Study) in-person in the Sanctuary and live-streamed on YouTube.
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Friday ,
DecDecember 17 , 2021

Bat Mitzvah
Friday, Dec 17th 6:00p to 7:00p
Natalya will help lead Shabbat services Friday and Saturday and be called to the Torah Saturday as a Bat Mitzvah.
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 18 , 2021

Bat Mitzvah
Shabbat, Dec 18th 10:00a to 12:00p
Natalya will help lead Shabbat services Friday and Saturday and be called to the Torah Saturday as a Bat Mitzvah.
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Friday ,
DecDecember 24 , 2021

The B'nai Zion Office is Closed
Friday, Dec 24th (All day)

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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 29 , 2021

Ethical Dilemmas from a Jewish Perspective
Wednesday, Dec 29th 2:00p to 3:00p
Rabbi Jana leads a discussion about Ethical Dilemmas from a Jewish Perspective at the Oaks of Louisiana.
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Friday ,
DecDecember 31 , 2021

The B'nai Zion Office is Closed
Friday, Dec 31st (All day)

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