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COMMUNITY. HISTORY. CELEBRATION.

Welcome to B'nai Israel Living History Synagogue in Council Bluffs, Iowa! Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and continuously active since 1904, this historic shul is one of the region's oldest. In addition to hosting monthly services, arts events, and group activities, we preserve the legacy of Jewish life in Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa.

Our Living History Museum features in-depth, interactive exhibits and thoughtful learning and reflection centers

B'nai Israel LHS hosts services

on the 2nd Friday each month

and much more!

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Lights
  • 2nd Friday Shabbat Service and Oneg
    2nd Friday Shabbat Service and Oneg
    Fri, Sep 13
    B'nai Israel Living History Synagogue
    2nd Friday Shabbat Service and Oneg
    Sep 13, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Our monthly Shabbat Service and Oneg!
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  • Erev Rosh Hashanah Evening Service
    Erev Rosh Hashanah Evening Service
    Wed, Oct 02
    B'nai Israel Living History Synagogue
    Erev Rosh Hashanah Evening Service
    Oct 02, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Join us for 7:30 PM service with special guest speaker Leonard Greenspoon!
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  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service
    Rosh Hashanah Morning Service
    Thu, Oct 03
    B'nai Israel Living History Synagogue
    Rosh Hashanah Morning Service
    Oct 03, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Our 10:30 AM service features JCC Facilities Director, Jason Epsenhart, on hand to share some his journey from Brooklyn, NY where his grandparents migrated to after World War II, to the ever-changing challenges of the climate we face in the present day Omaha Metro.
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  • Erev Yom Kippur Evening Service (Kol Nidrei)
    Erev Yom Kippur Evening Service (Kol Nidrei)
    Fri, Oct 11
    B'nai Israel Living History Synagogue
    Erev Yom Kippur Evening Service (Kol Nidrei)
    Oct 11, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Join us for 7:30 PM service and hear from Gail Kenkel and Doug Krasne about life life growing up in Council Bluffs, attending Hebrew school, and more!
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  • Yom Kippur Morning Service
    Yom Kippur Morning Service
    Sat, Oct 12
    B'nai Israel Living History Synagogue
    Yom Kippur Morning Service
    Oct 12, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Join the 10:30 AM service and meet Stephanie Olson, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of The Set Me Free Project®-- a nonprofit organization whose mission is to stop human trafficking before it starts by providing prevention education to all ages.
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  • Yom Kippur Evening Service (Neilah)
    Yom Kippur Evening Service (Neilah)
    Sat, Oct 12
    B'nai Israel Living History Synagogue
    Yom Kippur Evening Service (Neilah)
    Oct 12, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Join us for 5:00 PM service and then break the fast with us!
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Permanent Exhibits

Now Open!

Contact

Contact Information

Address:

618 Mynster St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Click HERE for Directions

Phone:

(712) 322-4705

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