B'nai Zion Congregation

Welcome to B'nai Zion Congregation

B'nai Zion is a Reform Jewish Congregation
in Shreveport, Louisiana since 1861.

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RECURRING EVENTS:

SHABBAT:
Evening Services are 6pm Friday in-person at B'nai Zion and on YouTube.

Morning Torah Study 9:45am and Services 11am are on Zoom.

FUN:

Pickleball at BZ 6pm every Wednesday.

Mah-Jongg Each month 6pm 1st & 3rd Wednesdays; 1pm 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Register HERE. Mah-Jongg and refreshments are hosted by the North Louisiana Jewish Federation.

People of the Book Club: See below or calendar for monthly details.

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Upcoming Events

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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.
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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.
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 9 , 2025

Place 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Friday ,
NovNovember 14 , 2025

Shabbat Evening Service: Led by Congregants / No YouTube
Friday, Nov 14th 6:00p to 7:00p
The service at B'nai Zion will not be streamed on YouTube - it will only be in-person. There will not be an Oneg Shabbat following the service.
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 15 , 2025

NO Zoom Torah Study or Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Nov 15th 9:45a to 12:00p
There will not be Torah Study or Shabbat morning service this morning. Enjoy your Shabbat. Looking forward to seeing you for Torah Study and Service next week.
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 16 , 2025

Jacobs Camp Once-in-a-Lifetime Celebration
Sunday, Nov 16th 10:00a to 11:30p
Our entire Jacobs Camp family will come together for a once-in-a-generation celebration – events happening at the same time across our region and the country. We will gather to honor the incredible impact of Jacobs Camp and look ahead to an even brighter future. Together, we’ll share stories, reconnect with friends, and unveil bold plans to ensure Jacobs Camp continues to transform lives for generations to come. Please RSVP to BZ for the location.
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Wednesday ,
NovNovember 19 , 2025

Pickleball at BZ
Wednesday, Nov 19th 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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