About B'nai Zion Congregation
B’nai Zion Congregation was established in Shreveport more than 150 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.
About Us Leaders Rabbi Worship History
UPCOMING EVENTS:
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Friday ,
MarMarch 31 , 2023Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Jana
Friday, Mar 31st 6:00p to 7:00p
Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Jana -
Friday ,
MarMarch 31 , 2023Oneg Shabbat on Zoom after Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, Mar 31st 7:30p to 8:30p
An opportunity to visit and say Motzi 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. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 1 , 2023Zoom Text Study & Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Apr 1st 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, and we have begun studying the Prophets. No text or prep required. Shabbat service begins around 11 AM, Prayerbook is on screen. Easy Zoom access from the website. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 2 , 2023Jewish Family Concert with Rabbi Judy Caplan Ginsburgh
Sunday, Apr 2nd 11:30a to 1:00p
Musical Artist Rabbi Judy Caplan Ginsburgh will lead a concert of Jewish children's music followed by a PJ Library book swap - Bring your pre-loved PJ Library books to exchange. Free and Open to all Jewish families. Please RSVP at JewishNLa.org -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 5 , 2023Passover Seder at B'nai Zion
Wednesday, Apr 5th 6:00p to 8:00p
First night of Passover Seder led by Rabbi Jana with dinner prepared by the B'nai Zion Sisterhood. In-person attendance is only for anyone who made reservations by March 22. The Seder will be live-streamed on YouTube. The Haggadah will be available on the B'nai Zion website. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 6 , 2023The B'nai Zion Office is Closed for Passover
Thursday, Apr 6th (All day)
The B'nai Zion Office is Closed all day the first and last days of Passover, because they are Holy Days. We will have services in the morning on Zoom. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 6 , 2023Passover First Day Service on Zoom
Thursday, Apr 6th 11:00a to 12:00p
The First Day of Passover is a Yom Tov (Holy Day) according to the Torah. Join us for our service on Zoom. The prayerbook will be on-screen with readings from Mishkan T'filah for Weekdays and Festivals. -
Friday ,
AprApril 7 , 2023
Friday, Apr 7th (All day)
The B'nai Zion Office is Closed all day. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 12 , 2023The B'nai Zion Office is Closed for Passover
Wednesday, Apr 12th (All day)
The B'nai Zion Office is Closed all day the first and last days of Passover, because they are Holy Days. We will have services in the morning on Zoom. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 12 , 2023Passover Final Morning and Yizkor Services on Zoom
Wednesday, Apr 12th 11:00a to 12:00p
The last day of Passover service includes Yizkor / Memorial. Join us on Zoom. Please see the B'nai Zion Yizkor page for details about candle lighting, names for Yizkor, and the Memorial Book. THE B'NAI ZION OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY IN OBSERVANCE OF THE HOLY DAY.
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Fri, March 31 2023
9 Nisan 5783
Today's Calendar
: 6:00pm |
Candle Lighting : 7:16pm |
: 7:30pm |
Friday Night
: 6:00pm |
Candle Lighting : 7:16pm |
: 7:30pm |
Shabbat Day
: 9:45am |
Havdalah : 8:17pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Mar 31 |
Mar 31 |
Apr 1 |
Apr 2 |
Apr 5 |
This week's Torah portion is Parashat Tzav
Shabbat, Apr 1 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Mar 31, 7:16pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Apr 1, 8:17pm |
Erev Passover
Wednesday, Apr 5 |
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