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
February 2025

February 6
Shabbat Service led by Samuel Levin and Rabbi Block
Sermon: “Jethro’s Righteousness”
Music: Jana Cohen and Josiah Wheeler,
accompanied by Kathy Cooper
Oneg Shabbat Host: Friends and Family of Samuel Levin on the occasion of his becoming Bar Mitzvah

February 13
Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Block
Sermon: “Free Exercise of Religion for Everyone”a sermon for NCJW’s Repro Shabbat
Music: Jana Cohen
Oneg Shabbat Host: Rickie Lockwood Oliva & Robert Oliva
in loving memory of “John John” Kerner

February 20
All Music, All Debbie Friedman Shabbat
Service led by Temple musicians.
Oneg Shabbat Host: Ellyn Polsky in celebration of February Birthdays.

February 27
Service for Shabbat Zachor, the Shabbat of Remembrance
before Purim, led by Rabbi Block and
E. Lee Ronnel Cantor Lisa Levine
Special Guest Speaker:
Alan Morinis, author of “The Shabbat Effect”
Oneg Shabbat Host:
Cherry & David Goldsholl

Saturday Mornings in February

Bar Mitzvah of Samuel Levin, Saturday, February 7, at 10:30am, led by Samuel, Rabbi Block, Jana Cohen, and Josiah Wheeler, accompanied by Kathy Cooper in the Sanctuary.

Shabbat Torah Study at 9:30am, led by Rabbi Block on February 7, 14, and 21, and by special guest Alan Morinis on February 28.

Please note that Torah Study will be abbreviated on February 7, ending at 10:15am. Shabbat Morning Worship at 11am in the Library, led by Rabbi Block on February 14 and 21, and by Rabbi Block and Cantor Levine on February 27

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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.