Congregation Bnai Israel | Little Rock, Arkansas |

Upcoming Events

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Weekly Worship Schedule

Oneg Shabbat 5:45 pm
Friday Night Shabbat Services 6:15pm

Torah Study 9:30 am
Saturday Shabbat Services 11:00 am

Worship-at-a-Glance For October 2025

Friday, October 31
Shabbat Service led by Lewis Krain
D’var Torah: Lee Razer
Music: Jana Cohen
Oneg Shabbat Host: Elli Samuels & David Sheldon

WORSHIP-AT-A-GLANCE FOR
NOVEMBER 2025

Friday, November 7
Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Block
Sermon: “Visiting Israel in an Emerging Era”
Music: Isabella Ifrah & Teddy Ferguson
Accompanist: Kathy Cooper
Oneg Shabbat Host: Maggie Head
Security Sponsor: Lauren & Joseph Margolick

Friday November 14
Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Block and
E. Lee Ronnel Cantor Lisa Levine
Sermon-in-Song by Cantor Levine
Accompanist: Diana Brandon
Oneg Shabbat Host: Kirsta & Keith Nigro wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to the Students of the Little Rock School District
Security Sponsor: Julie Polsky

Friday November 21
Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Block
D’var Torah: Daniel Block, Eisendrath Legislative Assistant, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
Music: Jana Cohen, David Korenblat & Perry Young
Oneg Shabbat Sponsor: Abbey Shoemaker and Glenn Block wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to Congregation B’nai Israel
Security Sponsor: Rebecca & Roger Horn

Friday November 28
Shabbat Service, led by Rabbi Block
Prenuptial blessing of Cantor Kalix Jacobson and Mickey Benson
Sermon: “Generational Trauma”
Music: Cantor Kalix Jacobson, Jana Cohen, Elizabeth Cohen, Gene Jacobson, and family
Oneg Shabbat Host: Trudy & Jerry Jacobson and Gene & Terri Jacobson celebrating Kalix Jacobson & Mickey Benson’s engagement
Security Sponsor: Alison & Austin Vann

Saturday Mornings in November:

Shabbat Torah Study at 9:30am, led by Sam Kauffman on November 1 and by Rabbi Block on November 8, 15, 22, & 29.

Shabbat Morning Worship at 11am in the Library, led by Emily Adams and Carmen Arick on November 1 and by Rabbi Block on November 8, 15, 22, & 29.

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Welcome

Thank you for visiting our website. Founded in 1866, Congregation B’nai Israel is the home for Reform Judaism in Central Arkansas. We embrace diversity and exhibit inclusiveness in our actions as well as our words. We have a volunteer based ritual music program that is truly exceptional, as well as regular visits from our E. Lee Ronnel Cantor. Our Lifelong Learning program affords congregants of all ages with multiple opportunities for education and exposure to Judaism and its teachings. Our enthusiastic professionals work closely with our dedicated corps of volunteers who constantly give of themselves for the benefit of our congregation, our congregants, and the community at large. Please join us at Temple and worship, sing, learn, celebrate and experience together with us.

Mission Statement

Congregation B’nai Israel embraces a lifelong understanding and pursuit of Jewish identity, commitment, and values. Our congregation strives to instill knowledge of and pride in Jewish heritage including Torah, tefillah and mitzvot, leading to activate participation in Jewish life.