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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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Click Here, or the Calendar

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 and Ping-Pong 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.

ENRICHMENT:

ADULT EDUCATION: 7-9pm Wednesdays on Zoom:
Understanding Judaism
CLICK HERE for details.

People of the Book Club: We are discussing “Your Presence is Mandatory” by Sasha Vasilyuk. - September 24.

FORMS
WITH DEADLINES:

SISTERHOOD BRUNCH
10am Another Broken Egg
RSVP HERE

RED RIVER K'HILA SCHOOL
REGISTRATION FORM

MEMORIAL BOOK 5785
(Deadline is September 19)

FORMS
ANYTIME:

BROTHERHOOD DUES

SISTERHOOD DUES

FLOWERS FOR SERVICES

SHARING MAZEL TOV NEWS

MEMORIAL PLAQUE

WALL OF HONOR PLAQUE

PRAYERBOOK DEDICATION LABEL

CEMETERY PLOT REQUEST

JOIN US ONLINE:

YouTube

Zoom

9:45am Saturday Torah Study
11am Saturday Service
7-9pm Wednesday Adult Ed

Most events are in-person,
but many can also be joined online or watched online. Click for more details and to see previous services and classes.

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

B'nai Zion has these pins:

Blue Ribbons to show support for the release of Hostages
Blue Squares to Stand up to Jewish Hate
America & Israel flag pins

Get them at any in-person event

Upcoming Events

All Events

Friday ,
SepSeptember 13 , 2024

Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Jana
Friday, Sep 13th 6:00p to 7:00p
Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Jana. Enjoy a spiritual, welcoming Shabbat evening service in-person at B'nai Zion or on YouTube. Services are family-friendly - all ages are encouraged to attend.
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 14 , 2024

Zoom Text Study & Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Sep 14th 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 ,
SepSeptember 15 , 2024

Ernestine Schram Art Exhibit at BZ
Sunday, Sep 15th 11:30a to 3:30p
Ernestine Schram is a 100 year-old Jewish artist in Shreveport. Her art can be viewed at B'nai Zion beginning Monday, September 9. She will have a "Meet and Greet" with light brunch 11:30am to talk about what it is like to be a 100 year old Jewish artist in Shreveport. Her art will be available for purchase through Sunday, September 15 3:30pm. There will be a raffle for one of her paintings. B'nai Zion will receive a portion of the purchase of the sales.
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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2024

Pickleball for Fun: Play or Watch at BZ
Wednesday, Sep 18th 6:00p to 7:00p
We welcome all skill levels - even if you have never played before. Come try or just watch. It is a non-competitive fun evening. Use the doors at the front entrance by the Lefkowitz Hall, and knock to be let into the building. This invitation is for Members of BZ (who may bring one guest with them).
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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2024

Understanding Judaism
Wednesday, Sep 18th 7:00p to 9:00p
Rabbi Jana will discuss a variety of topics to be able to understand Judaism whether you have always been Jewish, want to become Jewish, or are just curious about Judaism.
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 20 , 2024

Shabbat Evening Service: Guest Leader / No YouTube
Friday, Sep 20th 6:00p to 7:00p
Rabbi Jana will be in Alexandria, LA helping to install Rabbi Judy Caplan Ginsburgh as their full-time Rabbi. The service at B'nai Zion will not be streamed on YouTube - it will only be in-person.
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 21 , 2024

Zoom Text Study & Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Sep 21st 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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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 24 , 2024

Mah Jongg in the Afternoon
Tuesday, Sep 24th 1:00p to 3:00p
Mah Jongg game hosted by the North Louisiana Jewish Federation. Beginners and Experienced Players Welcome! Mah jongg is fun and is open to everyone regardless of age, religion, synagogue membership, or Federation support. Please register at the Federation website.
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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 24 , 2024

People of the Book Club
Tuesday, Sep 24th 7:00p to 8:00p
We are discussing a novel by an author who as a child lived in Ukraine and Russia. The debut novel is entitled “Your Presence is Mandatory” by Sasha Vasilyuk. It covers 70 years between World War II and the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2014, so it’s not about the current situation, but it may help us understand it. If you like to read and/or discuss books, please join the "People of the Book Club." It is not only for members of B'nai Zion.
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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 25 , 2024

Sisterhood Social Event: Brunch
Wednesday, Sep 25th 10:00a to 11:00a
All current and potential Sisterhood members are invited to get together for brunch at Another Broken Egg. We need reservations by noon Tuesday, September 24 to be able to have enough tables ready. Everyone orders and pays for themselves (and a friend?)
Register Now

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