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 ,
OctOctober 22 , 2024Mah Jongg in the Afternoon
Tuesday, Oct 22nd 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 regardless of age, religion, synagogue membership, or Federation support. Please register at the Federation website. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2024Jews in Magic: A Magic Show and Presentation by Richard Hatch
Wednesday, Oct 23rd 4:15p to 5:15p
Join us for a magic show by Richard Hatch and a brief discussion of "Jews in Magic," a 1933 German book by Guenther Dammann about the contributions of Jewish magicians. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 24 , 2024Simchat Torah: Office is Closed All Day
Thursday, Oct 24th (All day)
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 24 , 2024Simchat Torah / Sh'mini Atzeret and Yizkor/Memorial Morning Service
Thursday, Oct 24th 11:00a to 12:00p
Celebrate Sh'mini Atzeret and Simchat Torah - a Yom Tov (Holy Day) according to the Torah. We will have a special Yom Tov service honoring the Torah, that will include a Yizkor (Memorial) service. We will use the Memorial Books that were created for Yom Kippur this year. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2024Simchat Torah & Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, Oct 25th 6:00p to 7:00p
Join us for Shabbat evening service when we will celebrate Simchat Torah by dancing with the Torah scrolls and reading the last section of the Torah and the first section of the Torah. We will have a Consecration for our young students. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2024Zoom Text Study & Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Oct 26th 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 ,
OctOctober 29 , 2024People of the Book Club
Tuesday, Oct 29th 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. This month we will discuss: The Waking Lions (2017) by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 9 , 2024Zoom Text Study & Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Nov 9th 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 10 , 2024Place Flags at Gravesites before Veterans Day
Sunday, Nov 10th 3:00p to 4:00p
We will be placing or replacing flags at the graves of the veterans in the Shreveport Jewish cemeteries. We will meet first at the Agudath Achim Hebrew Rest (Intersection of Yale and Walnut Streets) , then continue to the Jewish section of Greenwood Cemetery on Stoner Avenue (Hebrew Rest 3). We also plan to go to Hebrew Rest 2 (1437 Texas Avenue), and Hebrew Rest 1 (the Jewish section of Oakland Cemetery). 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. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 16 , 2024Zoom Text Study & Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Nov 16th 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.
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Tue, October 22 2024
20 Tishrei 5785
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Chol HaMo-eid Sukkot |
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Friday Night
: 6:00pm |
Candle Lighting : 6:12pm |
Shabbat Day
: 9:45am |
Havdalah : 7:11pm |
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This week's Torah portion is Parashat B'reishit
Shabbat, Oct 26 |
Candle Lighting
Wednesday, Oct 23, 6:14pm |
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Thursday, Oct 24, 7:13pm |
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