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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Tuesday ,
NovNovember 4 , 2025
People of the Book Club
Tuesday, Nov 4th 7:00p to 8:00p
If you like to read and/or discuss books, please join the "People of the Book Club." You do not need to be a member of B'nai Zion to join us. -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 5 , 2025
Mah Jongg
Wednesday, Nov 5th 6:00p to 8:00p
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 ,
NovNovember 5 , 2025
Pickleball at BZ
Wednesday, Nov 5th 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. -
Thursday ,
NovNovember 6 , 2025
Van Thyn Memorial Lecture: My Holocaust Legacy: A Blessing, Not a Burden. by Alex Kor
Thursday, Nov 6th 11:10a to 12:15p
My Holocaust Legacy: A Blessing, Not a Burden. by Alex Kor -
Friday ,
NovNovember 7 , 2025
Simcha, Veterans, Guest Speaker Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, Nov 7th 6:00p to 7:00p
It is Simcha Shabbat when we celebrate everyone with birthdays or anniversaries in November. We will also be honoring Veterans. Agudath Achim will join us when we welcome Shabbat for a North Louisiana Jewish Federation hosted event. We will have a special guest speaker, Father Mark Watson from St. Mary's of the Pines, who will speak to us about the 60th anniversary of the Catholic Church’s proclamation that marked a historic turning point in the Catholic Church’s relationship with the Jewish people. There will be an enhanced Oneg Shabbat. Plus a class of Centenary Students from Rev Dr. Wybra Price’s Christianity class will also be joining us during the service. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 8 , 2025
Zoom Text Study & Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Nov 8th 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 ,
NovNovember 9 , 2025Place Flags at Gravesites before Veterans Day
Sunday, Nov 9th 3:00p to 4:30p
We will be placing or replacing flags at the graves of the veterans in the Shreveport Jewish cemeteries. We will meet 3pm at the Agudath Achim Hebrew Rest (Intersection of Yale and Walnut Streets) , then 3:30pm continue to the Jewish section of Greenwood Cemetery on Stoner Avenue (Hebrew Rest 3). At 4pm we expect to be at Hebrew Rest 2 (1437 Texas Avenue), and 4:20pm Hebrew Rest 1 (the Jewish section of Oakland Cemetery). You are welcome to join us at only one or a few of the cemeteries. The times are approximate, since we do not know exactly how long each cemetery will take due to number of flags to be changed, and number of people helping. It would be helpful if you let the office or the Rabbi know if you plan to join us - so that we know to expect you. Please also contact us if you see a Jewish veteran's grave that does not have a JWV (Jewish War Veteran) marker. We can provide markers and flags for Jewish veterans in cemeteries other than the Jewish cemeteries. -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 11 , 2025
OFFICE IS CLOSED for VETERANS DAY
Tuesday, Nov 11th 9:00a to 2:00p
Office is closed all day in observance of Veterans Day. -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 11 , 2025
Mah Jongg
Tuesday, Nov 11th 1:00p to 2:00p
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 ,
NovNovember 12 , 2025
Pickleball at BZ
Wednesday, Nov 12th 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.
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