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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
Mar 13, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PMSon of Holocaust survivors, Dr. Arthur (Art) Zygielbaum will join B’nai Israel’s monthly 2nd Friday Shabbat Service to discuss his deeply personal trip to Poland to connect with his roots.
Mar 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMThe Council Bluffs Historic Preservation Commission features B’nai Israel and other local museums and organizations doing the work of preserving our past.
Mar 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMOne of this spring’s most anticipated cultural events. The Jewish Federation of Omaha is proud to welcome New York Times bestselling author B.A. Shapiro for an evening of conversation, history, and literary intrigue.
Apr 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMA special reunion to rekindled friendships, build new ones, and renew our Midwest roots reconnecting with Jewish friends from the small cities and towns where many of us grew up.
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