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

SEE BELOW for NEWS, Shabbat Details, and Upcoming Events

News at B'nai Zion

FLAGS AT THE CEMETERIES

NEW DATE:
SUNDAY, MAY 29

Help place flags at graves of Jewish Military
for Memorial Day

10am
Start at B'nai Zion Section of Greenwood (on Stoner)
Continue to Texas Ave.
then to Oakland

CLICK HERE to see the booklet,
"1946 Fighting for America: A Record of the Jewish Men and Women in the Armed Forces of Shreveport, Louisiana"

BZ ANNUAL MEETING

VIEW 2011-2022
CONGREGATIONAL PHOTOS HERE

UPCOMING
SERVICES

Shabbat Evening

(Oneg Shabbat)

Shabbat Morning

SPECIAL DONATIONS

CLICK HERE for the form to make a donation for a bookplate for the new Prayerbooks.

CLICK HERE for the form to make a donation for the Sisterhood Flower Fund for the flowers that adorn the services Shabbat & Holy Days

Upcoming Events at B'nai Zion

All Events

Wednesday ,
MayMay 25 , 2022

Ethical Dilemmas from a Jewish Perspective
Wednesday, May 25th 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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Thursday ,
MayMay 26 , 2022

Beginning Conversational Hebrew
Thursday, May 26th 6:00p to 7:00p
Learn Modern Conversational Hebrew with Rabbi Jana.
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Thursday ,
MayMay 26 , 2022

Prayerbook Hebrew (Zoom Class)
Thursday, May 26th 7:00p to 8:00p
Learn the basics of reading and understanding the prayers and blessings in Hebrew. Rabbi Jana will post videos, flash cards, and other helpful tools to help learn the vocabulary and grammar.
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Friday ,
MayMay 27 , 2022

Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, May 27th 6:00p to 7:00p
Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Jana. You can enjoy Shabbat with us at B'nai Zion or on YouTube.
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Friday ,
MayMay 27 , 2022

Oneg Shabbat on Zoom after Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, May 27th 7:30p to 8:30p
An opportunity to visit 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 ,
MayMay 28 , 2022

Zoom Torah Study & Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, May 28th 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. Easy Zoom access from the website.
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Sunday ,
MayMay 29 , 2022

Place Flags at Gravesites for Memorial Day
Sunday, May 29th 10:00a to 11:00a
DATE CHANGE: For Memorial Day we will be placing or replacing flags at the graves of the veterans in the B'nai Zion cemeteries. Please contact the office if you see veteran gravesites with no flags. We will meet first at the Jewish section of Greenwood Cemetery on Stoner Avenue 10 AM Sunday, May 29. CHECK THE BZ HOME PAGE IN CASE OF CHANGES. DUE TO RAIN DATE HAS CHANGED.
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Monday ,
MayMay 30 , 2022

The B'nai Zion Office is Closed for Memorial Day
Monday, May 30th (All day)
To honor and remember everyone who died serving in the military the B'nai Zion office will be closed on Memorial Day.
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Friday ,
JunJune 3 , 2022

Confirmation, Shavuot, Shabbat, and Yizkor Service
Friday, Jun 3rd 6:00p to 7:00p
Celebrate Shabbat and Shavuot when the Confirmation class leads the worship service. A Yizkor service will be included in our commemoration.
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Saturday ,
JunJune 4 , 2022

B'nai Mitzvah Shabbat Morning Service at Agudath Achim
Shabbat, Jun 4th 10:00a to 12:00p
Lex Austin will help lead the service and be called to the Torah in honor of their becoming B'nai Mitzvah Shabbat morning at Agudath Achim. B'nai Zion will not have Torah Study or Service Saturday morning to celebrate with Lex's family. They are the child of Rebecca & Andy Austin.
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Sunday ,
JunJune 5 , 2022

Shavuot Morning and Yizkor Services
Sunday, Jun 5th 11:00a to 12:00p
Shavuot is a Yom Tov (Holy Day) according to the Torah. It is also a day when we commemorate Yizkor, and remember all of our loved ones who have died. Remember to light a candle Saturday night for Yizkor, in addition to Yom Tov candles, if it is your tradition.
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Friday ,
JunJune 10 , 2022

Graduation & Simcha Shabbat
Friday, Jun 10th 6:00p to 7:00p
Graduation Shabbat when we honor and celebrate with the students from the congregation who are graduating this Spring: Arden Brainis, Milena Murov, Maddy Myers. We will also bless and honor everyone with birthdays or anniversaries in June.
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Saturday ,
JunJune 11 , 2022

Bella Bat Mitzvah Saturday Morning at B'nai Zion
Shabbat, Jun 11th 10:30a to 12:00p
Bella Bat Mitzvah Saturday Morning at B'nai Zion
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Monday ,
JunJune 13 , 2022

6:13 on 6/13 for 613 on Zoom
Monday, Jun 13th 6:00p to 7:15p
Celebrate the 613 Mitzvot (commandments) by getting together for a dinner gathering on 6/13 (Monday, June 13) at 6:13 PM. Rabbi Jana may share some Mitzvot challenges and discussions This is our fifth annual 613 social gathering. We can spend some time together, and appreciate the 613 Mitzvot. We are tentatively scheduled to gather at Twisted Root (everyone pays for their own food/drinks). Arrive early to order in time to be sitting and visiting by 6:13pm.
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Friday ,
JunJune 17 , 2022

Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, Jun 17th 6:00p to 7:00p
Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Jana. You can enjoy Shabbat with us at B'nai Zion or on YouTube.
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Saturday ,
JunJune 18 , 2022

Zoom Torah Study & Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Jun 18th 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. Easy Zoom access from the website.
MORE INFO
Wednesday ,
JunJune 29 , 2022

Ethical Dilemmas from a Jewish Perspective
Wednesday, Jun 29th 2:00p to 3:00p
Rabbi Jana leads a discussion about Ethical Dilemmas from a Jewish Perspective at the Oaks of Louisiana.
MORE INFO