Congregation Bnai Israel | Little Rock, Arkansas |

Upcoming Events

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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
October 2026

October 2
Service for Shabbat and Atzeret-Simchat Torah Eve led by Rabbi Block and E. Lee Ronnel Student Cantor Kayla Gitlin, with consecration of our newest Religious School students, siddur (prayer book) presentation to third graders,
and yad (Torah pointer) presentation to our 5787 Bet Mitzvah
Security Sponsor: Rickie Lockwood Oliva and Robert Oliva in memory of Iris Oliva,
Consecration Reception: 5:30 pm

October 9
Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Block
Sermon: “Toxic Jealousy”
Music: Josiah Wheeler and Perry Young
Oneg Shabbat Host: Mike Anderson

October 16
Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Block
Sermon: “A Plan to End Evil”
Music: Jana Cohen and Teddy Ferguson
Oneg Shabbat Sponsored in memory of Marie Spitzberg in the season of her birthday by her family.

October 23
Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Block and E. Lee Ronnel Student Cantor Kayla Gitlin
Accompanist: Kathy Cooper
Oneg Shabbat Host: Kirsta & Keith Nigro in celebration of the Thanksgiving Baskets project

October 30
Shabbat Service led by Lewis Krain
Music: Jana Cohen,
accompanied by Kathy Cooper
Oneg Shabbat Hosts:
Janet & Scott Korenblat.

Saturday mornings in October:

Shabbat Torah Study at 9:30am, led by Rabbi Block on October 3, 17, and 24, by Bruce Greenberg on October 10, and by Sam Kauffman on October 31.

Shabbat Morning Worship at 11am in the Library, led by Rabbi Block and Cantor Gitlin on October 3 and 24, by Carmen Arick and Lynn Greenberg on October 10, by Rabbi Block on October 17, and by Phillip Spivey on October 31.

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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.