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Watch Friday Evening Service Here
New Service Available 6 PM Friday

Rabbi Jana offered a prayer at the
Clergy/Faith Unity Rally
Watch HERE on YouTube

All services and classes are online. Go to the updated MEDIA option on the taskbar above for information about accessing YouTube (including new Playlists) and Zoom events (including the required Zoom Access Request Form). See below for the events listing, or go to the Calendar link above for details about all worship services, classes, meetings, etc.
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We pray that you all stay safe during the pandemic. As this continues to be a fluid situation, we will continue to update you on the website, by email, and phone calls. Please know that we may be staying at home, but we are still here for you. Let us know if we can help you in any way.

Rabbi Jana's most recent Blog post is from 6/1/20. READ THE BLOG HERE.

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All Events

Tuesday ,
JulJuly 7 , 2020

Together Tuesday on Zoom
Tuesday, Jul 7th 6:00p to 7:00p
Can you join us at a Zoom Together Tuesday? The first Tuesday of every month we make time to visit - people of all backgrounds get together. Sometimes we pray, sing, talk... it is important that we find time to get to know people with different backgrounds. We have been meeting (almost) every month since August 2016. Please sign up for Zoom information.
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Wednesday ,
JulJuly 8 , 2020

Hebrew Comic Book Club
Wednesday, Jul 8th 1:30p to 2:30p
Read the comic book adventures of "Og the Terrible" ("Og HaRasha"). The comic books in the series are a fun introduction to Prayerbook and synagogue Hebrew. Rabbi Jana will lead the Comic Book Club and include fun ways to read, understand and remember the vocabulary. Basic familiarity with the aleph-bet is helpful. All materials will be provided. No fee to attend. Club meets on Zoom. Invite friends or family wherever they live. Sign up to have access information sent to you for the BZ Hebrew Club Zoom Room.
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Wednesday ,
JulJuly 8 , 2020

Prayerbook Hebrew (Zoom Class)
Wednesday, Jul 8th 5:30p to 6:30p
Learn the basics of reading and understanding the prayers and blessings that we do in Hebrew. Rabbi Jana will post videos, flash cards, and other helpful tools to make learning easy. We will meet Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 on Zoom. Use the form to sign up for the Zoom access. This class is a foundation for any Hebrew learning: Biblical, Conversational, or Liturgical.
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Thursday ,
JulJuly 9 , 2020

Biblical Hebrew (Zoom Class)
Thursday, Jul 9th 5:30p to 6:30p
Rabbi Jana is teaching Biblical Hebrew on Zoom. Please use the form to sign up to receive the access information. Learn the vocabulary and grammar to be able to read Hebrew Scriptures. The lessons also teach the core elements to being able to read any Hebrew. Contact Rabbi Jana if you have not taken the class before for information about what you need.
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Thursday ,
JulJuly 9 , 2020

Zoom Jewish Cultural Event: Joel Chasnoff (Jewish Comedian)
Thursday, Jul 9th 7:00p to 8:00p
Jewish Comedian Joel Chasnoff will do a one hour Zoom show called: Jokes I Can't Tell in My Act. Joel has toured all over the world and in this performance, Joel shares his all-time favorited Jewish jokes and talks about tht role of humor in our people's history, from Genesis to Seinfeld, and beyond. An ISJL Cultural Programming event brought to you by Rabbi Jana and B'nai Zion. Invite your friends.
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Friday ,
JulJuly 10 , 2020

Stay at Home Shabbat Service: Online Only
Friday, Jul 10th 6:00p to 7:00p
We can stay at home, but visit with each other for Shabbat service. B'nai Zion Stay at Home Shabbat Services are filled with guest readers and other surprises. Let us celebrate together. Stay Safe - Shabbat Shalom!
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Friday ,
JulJuly 10 , 2020

Oneg Shabbat on Zoom after Shabbat Service
Friday, Jul 10th 7:00p to 8:00p
An opportunity to visit after Shabbat evening service. Please use the form to receive Zoom access information.
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 11 , 2020

KID-dush Shabbat (Stay at Home)
Shabbat, Jul 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) please join us ONLINE with TWO options this month: On Zoom from 9-9:30 AM (submit the Zoom form below to receive access information) or at the B'nai Zion YouTube channel for KID-dush Shabbat any time. KID-dush Shabbat is led by Rabbi Jana. Go to the B'nai Zion YouTube Channel and look for the KID-dush Shabbat playlists.
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 11 , 2020

Zoom Torah Study and Shabbat Service
Shabbat, Jul 11th 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. We will be "gathering" on Zoom. Use the form to request access to the Zoom event(s).
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Sunday ,
JulJuly 12 , 2020

Annual Meeting of the Jewish Federation of North Louisiana on Zoom
Sunday, Jul 12th 10:00a to 12:00p
Everyone who has made a contribution to the North Louisiana Jewish Federation this past year is eligible to attend the Annual Meeting. Zoom details will be provided when you RSVP for the meeting at JewishNLa.org. Contributions are accepted at the Federation website, Facebook page, or the office.
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Sunday ,
JulJuly 12 , 2020

Dr. Michael Berenbaum: Jewish Federation Speaker on Zoom
Sunday, Jul 12th 7:00p to 8:00p
ANTISEMITISM & OTHER HATREDS WITH DR. MICHAEL BERENBAUM We are proud to present Dr. Michael Berenbaum live on Zoom! The event will take place on Sunday, July 12th at 7:00pm.
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Wednesday ,
JulJuly 15 , 2020

Hebrew Comic Book Club
Wednesday, Jul 15th 1:30p to 2:30p
Read the comic book adventures of "Og the Terrible" ("Og HaRasha"). The comic books in the series are a fun introduction to Prayerbook and synagogue Hebrew. Rabbi Jana will lead the Comic Book Club and include fun ways to read, understand and remember the vocabulary. Basic familiarity with the aleph-bet is helpful. All materials will be provided. No fee to attend. Club meets on Zoom. Invite friends or family wherever they live. Sign up to have access information sent to you for the BZ Hebrew Club Zoom Room.
MORE INFO
Wednesday ,
JulJuly 15 , 2020

Prayerbook Hebrew (Zoom Class)
Wednesday, Jul 15th 5:30p to 6:30p
Learn the basics of reading and understanding the prayers and blessings that we do in Hebrew. Rabbi Jana will post videos, flash cards, and other helpful tools to make learning easy. We will meet Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 on Zoom. Use the form to sign up for the Zoom access. This class is a foundation for any Hebrew learning: Biblical, Conversational, or Liturgical.
MORE INFO
Thursday ,
JulJuly 16 , 2020

Biblical Hebrew (Zoom Class)
Thursday, Jul 16th 5:30p to 6:30p
Rabbi Jana is teaching Biblical Hebrew on Zoom. Please use the form to sign up to receive the access information. Learn the vocabulary and grammar to be able to read Hebrew Scriptures. The lessons also teach the core elements to being able to read any Hebrew. Contact Rabbi Jana if you have not taken the class before for information about what you need.
Register Now

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Thursday ,
JulJuly 16 , 2020

Zoom Jewish Cultural Event: Jewish Theatre Ensemble
Thursday, Jul 16th 7:00p to 8:00p
Jewish Singer-Songwriter-Storyteller Batsheva will do a one hour Zoom show called: From Sinai to Statehood-How Did We Get Here. How did Eve and Adam, Sarah and Abraham, Miriam and Moses lead us across the millennia to the shores of the New World, and the modern State of Israel? The story - poignantly chronicled for all time - in songs. Lean back and spend an evening learning, laughing, singing and remembering with Batsheva. An ISJL Cultural Programming event brought to you by B'nai Zion, the Jewish Federation of North Louisiana and Agudath Achim.
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