Congregation Bnai Israel | Little Rock, Arkansas |

Upcoming Events

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Assisted listening in the Sanctuary is made possible by a generous donation from Pat and Barry Solomon

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
July 2026

July 3
Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Block
Sermon: “America at 250”
Music: Jana Cohen and Perry Young
Oneg Shabbat Host: KatyBeth Coleman
In honor of Jacobs Camp

July 10
Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Block
Sermon: “Zionist from Afar”
Music: Sunny Baker and Josiah Wheeler
accompanied by Kathy Cooper
Oneg Shabbat Host: Kirsta & Keith Nigro
In appreciation to Congregation B’nai Israel and
your support of the
Back-to-School Backpacks Project

July 17
Shabbat Service led by Lewis Krain
Music: Jana Cohen, Teddy Ferguson, and Josiah
Wheeler,
accompanied by Kathy Cooper
Oneg Shabbat Host: Michael Roberts
in celebration of his birthday

July 24
Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Block
Sermon: “Building the Third Temple”
Music: Isabella Ifrah and Perry Young
Oneg Shabbat Hosts: Lynn & Bruce Greenberg
in honor of their anniversary

July 31
Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Block
Sermon: “Another People in the Land”
Music: Jana Cohen
Oneg Shabbat Host: Rita Fagan in
celebration of her Birthday

Saturday mornings in July:

Shabbat Torah Study at 9:30am, led by
Rabbi Block on July 4 and 25, by Lee
Razer on July 11 and by Bruce Greenberg
on July 18.

Shabbat Morning Worship at 11am in the
Library, led by Rabbi Block on
July 4 and 25, by Annabelle Imber Tuck on
July 11 and by Emily Adams and Carmen
Arick on July 18.

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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.