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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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

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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Sunday ,
AprApril 28 , 2024

"Four Winters" Movie Premier
Sunday, Apr 28th 2:30a to 5:00p
The Louisiana premiere of the documentary "Four Winters" will be on Sunday, April 28 at 2:30 p.m. at the Robinson Film Center. Director and Producer Julia Mintz will be in attendance to introduce the film, and for a Question and Answer session afterward. The film focuses on Jewish individuals who fought back against the Nazis during World War II. “All I owned was my camera, a leopard coat, and a grenade in case of capture...the pillow was the rifle, the walls were the trees and the sky was the roof,” says partisan Faye Schulman. Over 25,000 Jewish partisans fought back against the Nazis and their collaborators from deep within the forests of WWII’s Eastern Europe, Ukraine and Belarus. Against extraordinary odds, they escaped Nazi slaughter, transforming from young innocents to courageous resistance fighters. Shattering the myth of Jewish passivity, these last surviving partisans tell their stories of resistance in FOUR WINTERS, revealing a stunning narrative of heroism and resilience. Tickets may be purchased through the Robinson Film Center for $25. The ticket price includes the film, Q and A, and a reception afterward.
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