About B'nai Zion Congregation
B’nai Zion Congregation was established in Shreveport more than 160 years ago. We are a charter member of the Union of Reform Judaism. As a Reform Jewish congregation, we have deep Jewish roots, with flexibility that suits the needs of modern Jews. Our worship services are filled with inspiration and music. We provide programming, spiritual, social and educational programs for members of all ages. We have a Religious School for children three years old to Confirmation run by an Education Director who has been in our community for generations, an active pre-school group and ShFTY (the Shreveport Federation of Temple Youth - part of NFTY Southern), our teen-age youth group. We offer regular Torah Study, book club meetings, a Sisterhood, and Brotherhood. Our We Care committee provides meals and visits to members who are ill or recuperating. We maintain our own cemeteries. Our Rabbi teaches and guides us, and officiates at all life cycle events, holidays, and is a Spiritual Leader respected in the interfaith community.
We are proud to be a "house of prayer for all people." We are a warm and welcoming congregation where hearts and souls are nourished, friendships are grown, minds are expanded and Jewish life is celebrated!
Whether you are looking for a comfortable Jewish experience, or a place to experience Judaism, please consider B'nai Zion.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 23 , 2026
WEATHER CHANGE: Shabbat Evening Service on ZOOM ONLY
Friday, Jan 23rd 6:00p to 7:00p
DUE TO PREDICTED BAD WEATHER: WE WILL HAVE A ZOOM-ONLY (not in-person) gathering for Shabbat Evening Service. Stay home, and join us on Zoom. We will do a very brief, casual Shabbat evening service (including Kaddish and special prayers), and light candles together, say Kiddush, and Motzi. We hope to enjoy this opportunity to stay safe at home and still visit each other. You are welcome to invite your out of town family and friends. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2026
Zoom Text Study & Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Jan 24th 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, or other Jewish texts. No text or prep required. Shabbat service begins around 11 AM, Prayerbook is on screen. -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2026
Mah Jongg
Tuesday, Jan 27th 1:00p to 3:00p
Mah Jongg game hosted by the North Louisiana Jewish Federation. Beginners and Experienced Players Welcome! Mah Jongg is fun and is open to everyone. Please register at the Federation website. -
Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 28 , 2026
Pickleball at BZ
Wednesday, Jan 28th 6:00p to 7:00p
We plan to have pickleball 6pm every Wednesday indoors at B’nai Zion. If you plan to come to play or watch, please email Sam Silverblatt before 3pm that day. If no one is coming, we will cancel the security guard and skip that week. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 30 , 2026
Shabbat Shirah - The Sabbath of Song: A Musical Shabbat Experience
Friday, Jan 30th 6:00p to 7:00p
A Musical Shabbat Experience. Join us afterward for Oneg Shabbat. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 31 , 2026
Zoom Text Study & Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Jan 31st 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, or other Jewish texts. No text or prep required. Shabbat service begins around 11 AM, Prayerbook is on screen. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2026
Jewish Spanish Speaker Group
Sunday, Feb 1st 12:00p to 1:30p
All Spanish Speakers are welcome to join the Spanish Speaker group. This is the first gathering, so we will meet to get to know each other and help decide what to do in the future. Refreshments will be served (sponsored by the No. La. Jewish Federation). Contact Rosa for more information. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2026
World Religion Day Shreveport / Bossier City POSTPONED TO 2/1
Sunday, Feb 1st 2:00p to 5:00p
Learn about the belief systems of our neighbors in Shreveport and Bossier City. There are booths with information, panel discussions, music and more. Please contact the Jewish Federation if you can sit at the Judaism table for part of the day. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2026
Pickleball at BZ
Wednesday, Feb 4th 6:00p to 7:00p
We plan to have pickleball 6pm every Wednesday indoors at B’nai Zion. If you plan to come to play or watch, please email Sam Silverblatt before 3pm that day. If no one is coming, we will cancel the security guard and skip that week. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2026Special Shabbat of Honoring and Remembering
Friday, Feb 6th 6:00p to 7:30p
In honor of Bernard Lobel's 95th birthday and the end of Rabbi Jana's year of mourning for her mother ("Bubbe" Sheila) we will have a special Shabbat evening service and Oneg Shabbat.
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Thu, January 22 2026
4 Sh'vat 5786
Friday Night
| Candle Lighting : 5:22pm |
: 6:00pm |
Shabbat Day
: 9:45am |
| Havdalah : 6:19pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
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This week's Torah portion is Parashat Bo
| Shabbat, Jan 24 |
Candle Lighting
| Friday, Jan 23, 5:22pm |
Havdalah
| Motzei Shabbat, Jan 24, 6:19pm |
Tu BiSh'vat
| Monday, Feb 2 |
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