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12/30/2020 12:56:05 PM
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Events Calendar Bulletin
Tonight Celebrate Hanukkah and December Birthdays and Anniversaries at B'nai Zion
12/03/2021 01:59:26 PM
AnnouRead more...
Hanukkah Starts This Sunday - RSVP for Dinners and Concert; Save the Dates for Bat Mitzvah Celebrations
11/26/2021 02:37:26 PM
HANUKKAH STARTS THIS SUNDAY NIGHT: Find Links to the Blessings, Dreidel Game, Videos, Songs, Radio Programs, and more at the BZ Hanukkah Page.Read more...
Changes to Normal This Shabbat; New Prayerbook Next Week; RSVP for Hanukkah; & more
11/12/2021 12:52:56 PM
Look for details in the email below:
THIS SHABBAT: We have changes in our services for this weekend. 6pm Shabbat Evening is on Zoom only. SatuRead more...
November News at BZ
11/05/2021 11:17:57 AM
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS THIS WEEKEND: 2am Sunday morning November 7 we turn our clocks back ("Fall Back") to 1am. Many clocks now do it autoRead more...
Notice What is New at B'nai Zion
10/29/2021 01:49:13 PM
WEBSITE UPDATE:
We have been making changes to the website - hopefully making it easier to find things. For example, times and most details abRead more...
Interment; New Members; Other News at B'nai Zion
10/21/2021 12:06:13 PM
Rabbi Jana's nose cast was removed. She is healing nicely. She thanks everyone for their prayers. This is a picture of her heading home after Read more...
Welcome Shabbat with Rabbi Jana on Zoom NO In-person or YouTube this week
10/14/2021 03:46:12 PM
Rabbi Jana's surgery went well. If you want to see what she looks like and sounds like in a nose cast, join her as she welcomes Shabbat 6pm onRead more...
Blessing of the Pets & Everyone with Birthdays or Anniversaries in October and the BuzZ
10/06/2021 09:30:28 AM
Rabbi Jana needed a break so she took a trip - unfortunately when she went on her trip, she tripped (on a curb) and may have broken her nose (oRead more...
New Things to Tell You from B'nai Zion: Special Event TONIGHT; Yizkor tomorrow; More...
09/27/2021 10:20:42 AM
Announcements & Upcoming Events
It is still Sukkot - eat in the B'nai Zion Sukkah. If you want to shake the lulav & etrog, please contact Rabbi Jana and she will make sure you have access to them.
Simchat Torah Evening Zoom Gathering with Rabbi Jana and Special URJ Music Video: Join Rabbi Jana to celebrate the Holy Day: Light Yizkor and Yom Tov candles together. Then watch a very special video called: Simchat Torah 5782: A...Read more...
Sukkot; Simchat Torah; Bat Mitzvah; Consecration; Yizkor - and More
09/23/2021 02:55:12 PM
Simchat Torah / Sukkot / Bat Mitzvah / Yizkor - and More:
Join us for Shabbat evening service when we will celebraRead more...
Yom Kippur: Service Times; YouTube Links: PDF of Service Slides
09/15/2021 02:14:57 PM
Announcements & Upcoming Events
If you are attending in-person, wear a mask, and stay appropriately distanced from those not in your "pod."
All services also have online options.
Spencer Reichman, our special guest soloist, Adam Philley and his High Holy Day choir, and Rabbi Jana have recorded High Holy Day music for this year's services.
In order to keep the services not very long (for the sake of everyone...Read more...
Shabbat Shuva and Yom Kippur (and Beyond)
09/10/2021 03:34:57 PM
What is the BuzZ About Holy Days at B'nai Zion? Save this Email
09/03/2021 01:13:34 PM
Rosh HaShanah, Yom Kippur, Special Shabbats, Sukkot, Simchat Torah...
We will be in-person (masks are mandatory), and live-streaming on YouTubeRead more...
Countdown to Rosh HaShanah
08/27/2021 02:09:22 PM
Shabbat and High Holy Day Prep
08/20/2021 02:25:04 PM
DEADLINE FOR MEMORIAL BOOK: Memorial Book deadline for submissions is THIS Monday, August 23. CLICK HERE for the Memorial Book webpage for dRead more...
Find Out What is Going on in our Jewish Community
08/13/2021 10:12:36 AM
HIGH HOLY DAYS AT B'Read more...
What is the August BuzZ at BZ?
08/06/2021 02:36:23 PM
End of July, Beginning of August
07/30/2021 09:10:32 AM
Remember that the most up-to-date information is posted on the B'nai Zion website. Last week the discussion at the Oaks was canceled. Rabbi Jana found out the evening before the event that they had to cancel the program, because there were people who tested positive for COVID-19 at the Oaks. The cancelation was immediately posted on the website, but people tried to join the Zoom. We apologize for the inconvenience that the last minute change...Read more...
We LOVE what is happening at B'nai Zion
07/23/2021 12:23:50 PM
There is a lesser-know Jewish holiday that falls this weekend. It is called "Tu B'Av" (the 15th of the month of Av), and is a holiday of love. ItRead more...
YouTube or In-Person tonight - Streaming is back on!
07/16/2021 11:44:56 AM
Tonight's service, led by Rick Murov and Family will be in-person and streamed on YouTube.
Rick Murov and his family will lead service to give Rabbi Jana some time off. This service will in-person and will be streamed on YouTube. Watch the service on YouTube and get links to the written service HERE.
There will not be Oneg Shabbat after service (not in-person or on Zoom).
We could still use some volunteers to be...Read more...
Join Us: Special Shabbat Service Leaders This Week and Next Week
07/16/2021 09:33:53 AM
Announcements & Upcoming Events
HIGH HOLY DAYS 5782:
Rosh HaShanah evening is Monday, September 6, and Yom Kippur evening is Wednesday, September 15. We are planning to have all services in-person (with some, if not all of the services being streamed as well). We are working on the Memorial Book forms and packets, and hope to have them to you next week. Please contact Rabbi Jana if you would like to help with the services...Read more...
Condolences; Camp Chai Deadline; Office Closed Next Week; Bat Mitzvah Soon; Trubutes
07/09/2021 12:21:41 PM
Jack Selber:
Jack Ira Selber died at Houston Hospice on Tuesday, the 6th of July, 2021 due to complications from a stroke. He was surrounRead more...
Sad News; Proud News; This Week's News from B'nai Zion
07/01/2021 01:12:58 PM
Jean Stein:
It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the death of Jean Stein, who died peacefully in her sleep at home. She was 93. Read more...
TGISh - Thank G-d It's Shabbat! (Kroger Rewards; New Posts; Simcha Save the Date; More)
06/25/2021 09:51:24 AM
Shabbat Shalom and COVID News
06/18/2021 02:33:04 PM
PANDEMIC NEWS:
B'NAI ZION:
Services and other events can be attended in person at B'nai Zion. If you are fully vaccinated you do not have to wear a mask. (Masks and hand sanitizer are available at B'nai Zion.) We are also continuing our online options : for services that usually means Friday evenings there is a live stream of the service on YouTube...Read more...
Info for BZ Members
06/10/2021 01:46:12 PM
Dear B'nai Zion Member,
Sometimes we send email to members and non-members, but this time we have information and questions that we are only sending to Members.
First, a question: what do you think are the best parts about being a Member of B'nai Zion? If someone asked you what are the benefits you get from membership, what would you say?
Second, a warning: we want you to watch for possible scams that claim...Read more...
Dedicating, Celebrating and More - It's June! BZ BitZ and BZ BuzZ
06/04/2021 01:29:41 PM
Funeral; Bat Mitzvah; Memorial Day; Dedication Shabbat
05/27/2021 11:15:14 AM
In accordance with the CDC and Louisiana's recent COVID-19 guidelines modifications, masks will no longer be Read more...
Don't Miss these BZ Events: Shredding Deadline; Bat Mitzvah; Flags; Dedication of Office
05/21/2021 02:10:56 PM
Shabbat Evening Service (6PM TONIGHT) led by Rabbi Jana. Attendance in person requires wearing a mask and social distancingRead more...
Guest Speaker; Confirmation; Graduates; RSVP for Annual Meeting; Shavuot - and after the weekend
05/12/2021 09:44:24 AM
RESCHEDULED TO 6PM THURSDAY, MAY 13
The People of the Book book club will meet to discuss the book: My Mother's Son by DaviRead more...