Upcoming Events

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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
February-March 2025

 

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, March 7, Purim Shpiel: “Queen of Little Rock” presented by the CBI Purim Superstars
Cocktails: 6 pm
Dinner: 6:30 pm
Shpiel: 7:15 pm
Please send your RSVPs to Luke here!

Sunday, March 8, 9 am – noon: LAFTY presents
The Annual LAFTY Purim Carnival

Sponsorship and Volunteer opportunities are still available and can happen by emailing Findley here. The office can also get your sponsorship processed by emailing here.

March 6
Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Block and
E. Lee Ronnel Cantor Lisa Levine

Presentation of speeches delivered to
Arkansas’s congressional offices by our
participants in the Religious Action Center of
Reform Judaism’s L’taken Social Justice
Seminar: Sadie Elson, Reed Henderson,
Milo Krain, and Rylee Krupitksy

Oneg Shabbat Host: Morris Estep,
in memory of Anna and Moise Attias

March 13
Shabbat Service led by Religious School
Students in Grades K/1 and 4/5, their teachers,
and Rabbi Block, followed by a Shabbat
Dinner hosted by the students’ families

Music: Jana Cohen and Teddy Ferguson,
accompanied by Kathy Cooper, whose
participation is made possible by a generous
grant from the Bauman Family Music Fund

Oneg Shabbat Host: Crystal & Kimontie Taller
Flowers Sponsors: Stacey and Mike Ronnel,
in memory of Barbara Stern
Shabbat Dinner Hosts: Religious School Classes K-1
and 4-5 Families

March 20
Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Block
Sermon: “Preparing for Passover”
Music: Jana Cohen, Josiah Wheeler,
and Perry Young
Oneg Shabbat Host: Emily Adams and Carmen Arick
Flowers and Security Sponsors: Miriam and Leonard Hasson, in memory of Joseph Earl Flowers and Max Jacob Hasson

March 27
Service for Shabbat HaGadol,
the Great Shabbat before Passover
led by Rabbi Block and E. Lee Ronnel Cantor Lisa Levine
Passover Sermon-in-Song by Cantor Levine
Oneg Shabbat Sponsors Miriam and Leonard Hasson, in memory of Joseph Earl Flowersand Max Jacob Hasson

Saturday Mornings in February

Shabbat Torah Study at 9:30am, led by special guest Alan Morinis on February 28.

Shabbat Morning Worship at 11am in the Library, led by Rabbi Block and Cantor Levine on February 27

Saturday mornings in March:

Shabbat Torah Study at 9:30am, led by Rabbi Block on each Shabbat morning in March.

Shabbat Morning Worship at 11am in the Library, led by Rabbi Block and Cantor Levine on March 7 and 28 and by Rabbi Block on March 14 and 21.

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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.

Congregation B’nai Israel – 3700 North Rodney Parham Road Little Rock, AR 72212

501.225.9700

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