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

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Grade Level 2-3 Shabbat and Dinner in Celebration of Chanukah, December 19 at 5:45 PM.
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Vogel Caring and Sharing Chanukah Luncheon, December 20, after Services
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WORSHIP-AT-A-GLANCE FOR
December 2025

December 19
Shabbat Chanukah Service led by
Religious School Second and Third
Grade Class, Heather Tolliver, & Rabbi
Block, followed by Shabbat Chanukah
Dinner & Party
Music: Jana Cohen
Oneg Shabbat Host: Families of the
Second & Third Grade
Religious School Class

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

Saturday Mornings in December:

Shabbat Torah Study at 9:30am, led by Bruce Greenberg on December 13, and by Rabbi Block on December 20 & 27.

Shabbat Morning Worship at 11am in the Library, led by Rabbi Block on December 20, & 27, and by Cantor Levine on December 13.

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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.