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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

All Events
  • Thursday ,
    AprApril  18 , 2024
     
     
    Shredding 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.

    MORE INFO

  • Friday ,
    AprApril  19 , 2024
     
     
    Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Jana

    Friday, Apr 19th 6:00p to 7:00p
    Shabbat Evening Service led by Rabbi Jana

    MORE INFO

  • Saturday ,
    AprApril  20 , 2024
     
     
    Zoom 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.

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  • Monday ,
    AprApril  22 , 2024
     
     
    Passover 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.

    MORE INFO

  • Tuesday ,
    AprApril  23 , 2024
     
     
    The 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.

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  • Tuesday ,
    AprApril  23 , 2024
     
     
    Passover 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.

    MORE INFO

  • Wednesday ,
    AprApril  24 , 2024
     
     
    Pickleball 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).

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  • Wednesday ,
    AprApril  24 , 2024
     
     
    Understanding 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.

    MORE INFO

  • Thursday ,
    AprApril  25 , 2024
     
     
    People 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.

    MORE INFO

  • Saturday ,
    AprApril  27 , 2024
     
     
    Passover 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

    MORE INFO

 

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