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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 August 2025

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8
SHABBAT SERVICE
Led by Ellyn Polsky
D’var Torah:
Lee Razer
Music: Ellyn Polsky and Jana Cohen
Oneg Shabbat Hosts: Lynn and Bruce Greenberg

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
SHABBAT SERVICE
Led by Rabbi Block
Sermon:
“Produce of the Fields, Flocks & Herds”
Music: David Korenblat, Russ Parish, Teddy Ferguson, Kathy Cooper
Oneg Shabbat Host: Joanne Matson
In Celebration of her Birthday

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22
SHABBAT SERVICE
Led by Rabbi Block, E. Lee Ronnel Cantor Lisa Levine, Sadie Elson, and Gabe Elson
Sermon:
“What Reform Judaism is Not”
Music: Perry Young
Oneg Shabbat Hosts: Julie Polski and Phil Elson
Celebration of the B’nai Mitzvas of Gabe Elson and Sadie Elson

 FRIDAY, AUGUST 29
MISHKAN HaLEV SERVICE IN PREPARTION FOR THE HIGH HOLY DAYS
Led by Rabbi Block and E. Lee Ronnel Cantor Lisa Levine
Sermon:
“Dissenting Respectfully”
Music: Jana Cohen
Oneg Shabbat, Security, and Bimah Flower Sponsors: Steve, Trip, and Susan Strauss
In loving memory of Sam Strauss

Saturday Mornings in August

B’nai Mitzvah of Sadie Grace Elson and Gabriel Rubin Elson, Saturday, August 23, at 10:30am, led by Sadie, Gabe, Rabbi Block and Cantor Levine in the Sanctuary.

Shabbat Torah Study at 9:30am, led by Rabbi Block on August 2, 16, 23, and 30, and by Annabelle Imber Tuck on August 9. Please note that Torah Study will be abbreviated on August 22, ending at 10:15am.

Shabbat Morning Worship at 11am, led by Rabbi Block on August 2, 16, and 30, and by Emily Adams and Carmen Arick on August 9.

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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.  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.

Congregation B’nai Israel – 3700 North Rodney Parham Road Little Rock, AR 72212

501-225-9700

www.bnai-israel.us