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 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 and August 2026

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

August 7

Shabbat Service led by Phillip Spivey
Music: Isabella Ifrah, accompanied by Kathy Cooper
Oneg Shabbat Host: Tish & Morris Estep

August 14

Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Block
Guest Speaker: Daniel Block, Legislative Assistant at the
Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
will speak on “Pursuing Justice for the World’s Poorest People.”
Music: Josiah Wheeler and Perry Young
Oneg Shabbat Sponsor: Annabelle Imber Tuck

August 21

Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Block
Sermon: “Repairing the Torah Scrolls”
Music: Jana Cohen and Teddy Ferguson accompanied by Kathy Cooper
Oneg Shabbat Host: Kat Stark & Jason Kennedy

August 28

Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Block and
E. Lee Ronnel Student Cantor Kayla Gitlin
Music: Perry Young
Oneg Shabbat, Flowers, and Security Sponsors: Steve, Trip, and Susan Strauss, in memory of Sam Strauss, Jr.

Saturday mornings in August:

Shabbat Torah Study at 9:30 am, led by Rabbi Block on August 1, 15, 22, and 29 and by Sam Kauffman on August 8.

Shabbat Morning Worship at 11:00 am in the Library, led by Rabbi Block on August 1, 15, 22, and 29 and by Annabelle Imber Tuck on August 8.

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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.