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12/30/2020 12:56:05 PM
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Events Calendar Bulletin
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...
Chronological Order: Staying Busy at BZ: So many Celebrations!
05/07/2021 11:54:10 AM
Baby Naming Shabbat this weekend, New Annual Meeting Information, MANY important events
04/29/2021 01:28:19 PM
In Person or Online - So much is happening at B'nai Zion
04/23/2021 10:37:29 AM
B'nai Zion continues to provide in-person and online spiritual, educational, and other helpful events. See below or at the B'nai Zion webRead more...
In person / Online Details; New Upcoming Events
04/16/2021 10:04:02 AM
B'nai Zion continues to provide in-person and online spiritual, educational, and other helpful events. See below or at the B'nai Zion website forRead more...
In Person and Online; Remembering and Honoring
04/08/2021 04:14:10 PM
(Click underlined words to go to event page or form.)
HYBRID SERVICES:
Services are all in-person and online now – “hybrid” events. If yoRead more...
April News and Beyond
04/01/2021 12:29:59 PM
Happy Passover!
03/26/2021 11:22:55 AM
You know the question: Why is this night different from all other nights? This year my Seder theme is: Why is this Seder different from all other Seders? For many people we are still separated from our families, because of the pandemic. Last year we were not supposed to gather. This year we have in-person services that also include online options for joining. Last year I knew almost nothing about Zoom, this year I have Zoomed almost every...Read more...
TODAY: Order Passover Treats, Watch Jerusalem Youth Chorus. PLUS: Zoom Seder Saturday Night, and More
03/24/2021 11:37:14 AM
12:00pm-1:00pm Jerusalem Youth Chorus: The Jerusalem Read more...
Bar Mitzvah Tonight / Order Passover Treats / Passover Options / Shredding at BZ Info / and more
03/19/2021 03:14:50 PM
Announcements & Upcoming Events
SHABBAT
Reed Turner Bar Mitzvah Shabbat Evening Service: Reed Turner will help lead the service and will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah at the Shabbat Evening Service. Attendance in person requires wearing a...Read more...