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.

FIND IT FAST

HIGH HOLY DAYS
at B'NAI ZION

- BZ All High Holy Day Details
- Schedule of all Services & Events
- Watch Online
- Flower Donations
- Red River Radio Programs
- Memorial Book 5785

Ernestine Schram Art Exhibition September 2024
Still on display for BZ Members
- during Office Hours: Look / Buy
Watch on YouTube:
- Video Walk-through of the Exhibit
- Ms. Schram's Talk at B'nai Zion

GET RAFFLE CHANCES HERE
- Raffle for the picture above is $5
- Raffle will be drawn after Rosh Hashanah (before Yom Kippur)
- Need not be present to win

FORMS
NEW TORAH
DONATE / DEDICATE HERE

BROTHERHOOD DUES

SISTERHOOD DUES

FLOWERS FOR SERVICES

SHARING MAZEL TOV NEWS

MEMORIAL PLAQUE

WALL OF HONOR PLAQUE

PRAYERBOOK DEDICATION LABEL

CEMETERY PLOT REQUEST

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Click Here, or the Calendar

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.

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. NO PICKLEBALL until after October.

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.
Tuesday only Mah-Jongg until after October.

People of the Book Club: October 29

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 ,
OctOctober 4 , 2024

Shabbat Shuvah Evening Service (In Person & YouTube)
Friday, Oct 4th 6:00p to 7:00p
Shabbat Shuvah is the Shabbat between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. Rabbi Jana will lead the service. The service will be streamed on the B'nai Zion YouTube channel.
MORE INFO
Saturday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2024

Shabbat Shuvah Zoom Torah Study & Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Oct 5th 9:45a to 12:00p
Torah Study (9:45-11 AM) and Shabbat Morning Service (11AM-12 PM) Saturday. The Torah Study discusses the portion of the week. No text or prep required. Shabbat service begins around 11 AM, Prayerbook is on screen. Easy Zoom access from the website.
Register Now

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Sunday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2024

October 7th: Marking One Year
Sunday, Oct 6th 2:00p to 3:30p
Join the North Louisiana Jewish Federation and our community partners as we commemorate the one-year anniversary of the October 7th attacks. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Elliott Malamet* with the program “October 7 - A Year and a Lifetime Later" - As we approach the heartbreaking anniversary of October 7, we look back while trying to move forward. How has Israel changed as a society and how can it move beyond trauma? What is the future for a diaspora Jewry in the face of both antisemitism and assimilation? In the wake of October 7, how can we "lean into" our Jewishness, and re-identify with the beauty and power of Jewish spirituality and ritual? How can Israel recapture the hearts and minds of young Jews? The event will include a photo exhibit, along with stories, songs and prayers to commemorate the lives lost, honor the heroes who inspired us, and pray for the hostages. There is no cost to attend but registration is required by October 4. Seating is limited, and security measures will be in place.
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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 8 , 2024

Mah Jongg in the Afternoon
Tuesday, Oct 8th 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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Friday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2024

Yom Kippur Evening / Kol Nidre Service
Friday, Oct 11th 7:30p to 9:00p
Yom Kippur evening / Kol Nidre service will be held in the Sanctuary. The service will be led by Rabbi Jana and the High Holy Day Choir with a guest cellist. The service can also be seen on YouTube.
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024

Yom Kippur Children Service
Shabbat, Oct 12th 9:00a to 9:30a
Yom Kippur Service for families with young children in the Parlor. We use a special Machzor (prayer book) designed for pre-readers and Rabbi Jana tells a story and blows shofar. Note: Children Services are not streamed on YouTube.
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024

Yom Kippur Morning Service
Shabbat, Oct 12th 10:00a to 12:00p
Yom Kippur morning service will be held in the Sanctuary. The service will be led by Rabbi Jana and the High Holy Day Choir. Tickets are not required for services at B'nai Zion. The service can also be seen on YouTube.
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024

Yom Kippur Study Session
Shabbat, Oct 12th 1:15p to 2:15p
Discuss inspirational material for the Days of Awe.
Register Now

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Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024

Yom Kippur Afternoon Service
Shabbat, Oct 12th 2:30p to 4:00p
Yom Kippur afternoon service will be held in the Sanctuary. The service will be led by Rabbi Jana and the High Holy Day Choir. Tickets are not required for services at B'nai Zion. The service can also be viewed on YouTube.
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024

Yom Kippur Yizkor / Memorial Service
Shabbat, Oct 12th 4:00p to 4:45p
Yom Kippur Yizkor / Memorial service will be held in the Sanctuary. The service will be led by Rabbi Jana using the Mishkan HaNefesh prayerbook. The new B'nai Zion Memorial Books will be used during the Memorial Service. Donations to include names in the book will be accepted until two weeks before Rosh HaShanah. Tickets are not required to attend services at B'nai Zion. The service can be viewed on the B'nai Zion YouTube channel.
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