Congregation Bnai Israel | Little Rock, Arkansas |

Upcoming Events

To Livestream Services and Torah Study CLICK HERE!

Livestreaming of services made possible by the Ottenheimer Brothers Foundation

Assisted listening in the Sanctuary 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
September 2026/High Holy Days

Friday, September 25
Shabbat Sukkot Under the Stars, led by Rabbi Block,
followed by “Pizza in the Hut”
Shabbat dinner in the Sukkah &
Camp B’nai Israel
Music: Sunny Baker and David Korenblat
Oneg Shabbat Host: Rabbi Barry Block

Sukkot/Atzeret-Simchat Torah/Consecration 5787/2026

Outdoor events at the Temple, including those held in the Sukkah, will not be livestreamed, as we do not have WiFi outdoors.

In the event of inclement weather, all events planned for the Sukkah will be held, but will be moved indoors at the Temple

Saturday, September 26:

9:30am: Torah Study in the Sukkah
11am: Shabbat & Sukkot Festival Morning Service in the Sukkah
12pm: Kiddush Lunch in the Sukkah, hosted by the Vogel Caring & Sharing Fund

Wednesday, September 30: Dinner in the Sukkah with our Friends from Arkansas Culture and Dialogue Center

Thursday, October 1: Book Event with author Judy Batalion, h’ors deuvres hosted by the Al Barron Book Club, 6:00pm

Friday, October 2: Consecration Reception, 5:30pm; Shabbat and Atzeret-Simchat Torah Eve Celebration, 6:15pm.

Saturday, October 3: Shabbat and Atzeret-Simchat Festival Service, including Yizkor – Memorial prayers, 11:00am.

Saturday mornings in September:

Shabbat Torah Study at 9:30am, led by Rabbi Block on September 5 and by Rabbi Elmackias on September 19 and 26.

Shabbat Morning Worship at 11am in the Library, led by Rabbi Block on September 5, by Rabbi Block, Rabbi Elmackias, and Cantor Gitlin on September 19, and by Rabbi Block and Rabbi Elmackias on September 26

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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.