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.

Passover Seder at B'nai Zion
Wednesday, April 5
RESERVATION FORM AND DETAILS HERE.

Reservations MUST BE RECEIVED BY March 22.
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Upcoming Events at B'nai Zion

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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2023

Reservation Deadline for the BZ Passover Seder
Wednesday, Mar 22nd 12:05a to 11:55p
Make your reservation by March 22 for this year's Passover Seder at B'nai Zion. The Seder will be Wednesday, April 5. Rabbi Jana will lead the Seder and the Sisterhood will provide the meal. No reservations accepted after the deadline. The form is on this event page, on the B'nai Zion homepage, on the Passover page, or call the office to make a reservation.
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2023

BZ Women's Month Dinner at Antonio's
Wednesday, Mar 22nd 5:15p to 6:30p
Calling the women of B'nai Zion! Let's celebrate International Women's Month by getting together for dinner (separate checks) at 5:15pm (or whenever you arrive) on Wednesday March 22 at Antonio's. This will be a great opportunity to visit in person while sharing a meal. Please RSVP to the B'nai Zion office or to Helaine so that we are prepared for the correct number. Watch for details about next event March 28.
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Friday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2023

Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Jana
Friday, Mar 24th 6:00p to 7:00p
Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Jana
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Friday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2023

Oneg Shabbat on Zoom after Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, Mar 24th 7:30p to 8:30p
An opportunity to visit and say Motzi together after Shabbat evening service. We will try to do a Zoom Oneg Shabbat after the in-person / YouTube-streamed service. Find the Zoom access on the Event page or the Zoom page.
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2023

Zoom Text Study & Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Mar 25th 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, and we have begun studying the Prophets. No text or prep required. Shabbat service begins around 11 AM, Prayerbook is on screen. Easy Zoom access from the website.
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 5 , 2023

Passover Seder at B'nai Zion
Wednesday, Apr 5th 6:00p to 8:00p
First night of Passover Seder led by Rabbi Jana with dinner prepared by the B'nai Zion Sisterhood. In-person attendance is only for anyone who made reservations by March 22. The Seder will be live-streamed on YouTube. The Haggadah will be available on the B'nai Zion website.
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Thursday ,
AprApril 6 , 2023

Passover First Day Service in the Sanctuary and on YouTube
Thursday, Apr 6th 11:00a to 12:00p
The First Day of Passover is a Yom Tov (Holy Day) according to the Torah. The service will be in-person and streamed on YouTube. The prayerbook we use is Mishkan T'filah for Weekdays and Festivals.
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 11 , 2023

People of the Book Club: The Escape Artist: City of Thieves by David Benioff
Tuesday, Apr 11th 7:00p to 8:00p
City of Thieves by David Benioff - historical fiction, published in 2008, 260 pages, available in all formats including Kindle and audio book read by a narrator, not the author
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 12 , 2023

Passover Final Morning and Yizkor Services
Wednesday, Apr 12th 11:00a to 12:00p
The last day of Passover service includes Yizkor / Memorial. Join us in the sanctuary or watch on YouTube. Please see the B'nai Zion Yizkor page for details about candle lighting, names for Yizkor, and the Memorial Book. THE B'NAI ZION OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY IN OBSERVANCE OF THE HOLY DAY.
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Saturday ,
AprApril 15 , 2023

Baby Naming during Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Apr 15th 10:30a to 12:00p
We will celebrate with the family of Ainsley (Toys) and Justin Rutkowski when they are called to the Torah to give their baby her Hebrew name. Service will be in the sanctuary. There will not be Torah Study this morning.
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Sunday ,
AprApril 16 , 2023

Holocaust Remembrance Service
Sunday, Apr 16th 3:00p to 4:00p
To honor the lives that were lost during one of humanity’s worst moments, our community remembers the Holocaust with an annual ecumenical service. Through our remembering and active cooperation, we strive to obliterate injustice. Watch for details about attending in-person and online.
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 26 , 2023

Shredding at B'nai Zion April 27 Deadline
Wednesday, Apr 26th 9:00a to 2:00p
B'nai Zion has arranged for shredding almost any type of confidential material (Paper, Plastic, Fabric, Metals, Magnetic media, CDs and DVDs, Hard drives, X-rays, Microfilm, ID badge, and more). Please bring whatever needs to be shredded by 2pm Wednesday, April 26. BZ is suggesting an $18 donation for the first banker’s box size box, and $10 per box or batch beyond the first, but any amount is appreciated. A shredding truck will come to BZ to respect your privacy and ensure a secure shredding of all paper. If you need to request a drop-off time before 9 am or after 2 pm, please contact the office for special arrangements. All money donated for shredding will help offset our Safety & Security budget.
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Tuesday ,
MayMay 9 , 2023

People of the Book Club: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Tuesday, May 9th 7:00p to 8:00p
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin - fiction, 420 pages, available in all formats including Kindle and audio book read by two narrators, not the author
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