B'nai Zion Congregation

Welcome to B'nai Zion Congregation

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

For more details about who we are CLICK HERE.

For more details about our history CLICK HERE.

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HOLIDAYS

THANKSGIVING
Songs from Rabbi Jana:

Halelu - A Simple Hebrew Song

Hodu - A Simple Hebrew Song

HANUKKAH
[BZ Hanukkah Page]

First candle is Sunday, Dec. 14
Last candle is Sunday, Dec. 21

Sisterhood Gift Shop will be open
Sunday, Dec. 7 9:30am-1:30pm

Community Hanukkah Party
will be Sunday, Dec. 14
See below for details
[Must Register to attend]

BZ Hanukkah Potluck Dinner
and Candle Lighting
6pm Friday, Dec. 19
RSVP to attend

2025 Congregation Photo
CLICK HERE to see
all congregation photos

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.

FORMS

PRAYERBOOK DEDICATION LABEL

CEMETERY PLOT REQUEST

NEW TORAH: DONATE / DEDICATE

TEXT MESSAGE OPT-IN/OPT-OUT

Go to our HATIKVAH page
to Listen, Read, Learn Israel's National Anthem

Upcoming Events

All Events

Friday ,
NovNovember 28 , 2025

Happy Thanksgiving! Office is Closed
Friday, Nov 28th 9:00a to 2:00p
The office will be CLOSED Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. We hope you and your family enjoy Thanksgiving. We do have Shabbat evening service 6pm Friday, November 28.
MORE INFO
Friday ,
NovNovember 28 , 2025

Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Jana
Friday, Nov 28th 6:00p to 7:00p
Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Jana. A welcoming Jewish Shabbat experience open to people of all ages.
MORE INFO
Saturday ,
NovNovember 29 , 2025

Zoom Text Study & Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Nov 29th 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.
MORE INFO
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2025

Pickleball at BZ
Wednesday, Dec 3rd 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.
MORE INFO
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2025

Mah Jongg
Wednesday, Dec 3rd 6:00p to 8:00p
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.
MORE INFO
Friday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2025

Simcha Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, Dec 5th 6:00p to 7:00p
Shabbat Evening service including blessing and honoring everyone with birthdays or anniversaries this month. Following the service there will a special Oneg Shabbat.
MORE INFO
Saturday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2025

Zoom Text Study & Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Dec 6th 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.
MORE INFO
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 9 , 2025

People of the Book Club
Tuesday, Dec 9th 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.
MORE INFO
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2025

Pickleball at BZ
Wednesday, Dec 10th 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.
MORE INFO
Friday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2025

Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Jana
Friday, Dec 12th 6:00p to 7:00p
Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Jana. A welcoming Jewish Shabbat experience open to people of all ages.
MORE INFO