Congregation Bnai Israel | Little Rock, Arkansas |

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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
December 2025

December 26
Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Block
Sermon: “Rebuilding Trust in
Fractured Families”
Music: Josiah Wheeler & Perry Young
Oneg Shabbat Host: Liz Lucker & Mary Machen

WORSHIP-AT-A-GLANCE FOR
January 2025

January 2
Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Block
Sermon: “Reaffirming Patrilineal Descent”
Music: Jana Cohen, Teddy Ferguson, and Josiah Wheeler
Oneg Shabbat Host: Rickie Lockwood Oliva & Robert Oliva
in celebration of Robert’s 80th Birthday.

January 9
All-Music Shabbat led by Temple Musicians and Rabbi Block,
in memory of David Bauman, z”l
Music: Sunny Baker, Elizabeth Cohen, Jana Cohen, Teddy Ferguson, Isabella Ifrah, David Korenblat, Russ Parish, Josiah Wheeler, and Perry Young
Oneg Shabbat Host: Brooke & Cory Daniels

January 16
“Jospel” Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Block and E. Lee Ronnel Cantor Lisa Levine
in celebration of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday.
Music: Jana Cohen, David Korenblat, and Josiah Wheeler
accompanied by Kathy Cooper
Oneg Shabbat Host: Doris Krain in celebration of January Birthdays

January 23
Shabbat Service led by E. Lee Ronnel Cantor Lisa Levine
Accompanist: Diana Brandon
Oneg Shabbat Host: Shelly Baron

January 30
Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Block
Sermon: “Evolving Jewish Views of God”
Music: Jana Cohen and Josiah Wheeler
Oneg Shabbat, Flower, and Security
Sponsor: Steve, Trip & Susan Strauss
in memory of Shirley Strauss

Saturday Mornings in December:

Shabbat Torah Study at 9:30am, led by Rabbi Block on December 27.

Shabbat Morning Worship at 11am in the Library, led by Rabbi Block on December 27.

Saturday Mornings in January

Shabbat Torah Study at 9:30am, led by Rabbi Block on
January 3, 10, 17, and 31, and by Bruce Greenberg on
January 24.

Shabbat Morning Worship at 11am in the Library, led by Rabbi Block on January 3, 10, and 31, by Rabbi Block and Cantor Levine on January 17, and by Cantor Levine on January 24.

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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.