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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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PASSOVER:
(Go to the BZ Passover page for more information)
Sell Chametz using this form
Monday, April 22 6pm Seder at BZ ( YouTube )
Tuesday, April 23 11am Zoom Morning Service
*Office Closed Tuesday, April 23
OMER COUNTING: Begin counting the Omer Tuesday evening, April 23
Saturday, April 9:45am Zoom Song of Songs Study
Monday, April 29 11am Zoom last day of Passover and Yizkor service
* Office Closed Monday, April 29
Red River Radio will be airing many Passover programs CLICK HERE for the schedule at RedRiverRadio.org
REGISTRATION REQUESTED:
These upcoming events request or require registration. They are also all on the B'nai Zion website, and/or the North Louisiana Jewish Federation website. For your convenience, you can find the details here (listed chronologically by deadline date):
Shredding Deadline is 2pm April 18: Use this form to request shredding.
Sell Chametz before Passover using this form.
Premier of the Four Winters film 2:30pm April 28. Use this link to purchse tickets to attend viewing, reception, director visit. Local teachers use this form instead.
Holocaust Remembrance Service May 5: Please use this form to register if you plan to attend the event. Details about the event are at this website.
RECURRING EVENTS:
SHABBAT:
Evening Services are 6pm Friday in-person at B'nai Zion and on YouTube.
Morning Torah Study and Services are 9:45am 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 at the North Louisiana Jewish Federation site HERE.
People of the Book Club: We are discussing "Dwell Time: A Memoir of Art, Exile and Repair" by Rosa Lowinger. - Thursday, April 25 7:00pm-8:00pm
ADULT EDUCATION: 7-9pm Wednesdays: Understanding Judaism
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
Upcoming Events
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Thursday ,
AprApril 18 , 2024Shredding at B'nai Zion April 27 Deadline
Thursday, Apr 18th 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 Thursday, April 18. 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. -
Friday ,
AprApril 19 , 2024Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Jana
Friday, Apr 19th 6:00p to 7:00p
Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Jana -
Saturday ,
AprApril 20 , 2024Zoom Text Study & Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Apr 20th 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. -
Monday ,
AprApril 22 , 2024Passover Seder at B'nai Zion
Monday, Apr 22nd 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 April 12. The Seder will be live-streamed on YouTube. The Haggadah will be available on the B'nai Zion website. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 23 , 2024The B'nai Zion Office is Closed for Passover
Tuesday, Apr 23rd 9:00a to 2:00p
The B'nai Zion Office is Closed all day the first and last days of Passover, because they are Holy Days. We will have services in the morning on Zoom. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 23 , 2024Passover First Day Service on Zoom
Tuesday, Apr 23rd 11:00a to 12:00p
The First Day of Passover is a Yom Tov (Holy Day) according to the Torah. Join us for our service on Zoom. The prayerbook will be on-screen with readings from Mishkan T'filah for Weekdays and Festivals. The office is closed today. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 24 , 2024Pickleball for Fun: Play or Watch at BZ
Wednesday, Apr 24th 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). -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 24 , 2024Understanding Judaism
Wednesday, Apr 24th 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. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 25 , 2024People of the Book Club
Thursday, Apr 25th 7:00p to 8:00p
We are discussing "Dwell Time: A Memoir of Art, Exile and Repair" by Rosa Lowinger. 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. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 27 , 2024Passover Song of Songs Torah Study & Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Apr 27th 9:45a to 12:00p
Join us in the traditional reading of Song of Songs for the Shabbat during Passover, followed by a Shabbat morning service. We will meet on Zoom
Thu, April 18 2024
10 Nisan 5784
Today's Calendar
Friday Night
: 6:00pm |
: 6:00pm |
Candle Lighting : 7:30pm |
Shabbat Day
: 9:45am |
Havdalah : 8:31pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Apr 18 |
Apr 19 |
Apr 20 |
Apr 22 |
Apr 23 |
This week's Torah portion is Parashat M'tzora
Shabbat, Apr 20 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Apr 19, 7:30pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Apr 20, 8:31pm |
Erev Passover
Monday, Apr 22 |
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