2nd Friday Shabbat & Living History Talk
This month's service will be led by Larry Blass and feature Ashley Belmudez-Frakes with Good News Global who ministers across multiple county jail facilities in the Omaha metro area.
Time & Location
Jun 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
B'nai Israel Synagogue & Museum, 618 Mynster St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503, USA
About the event
Since beginning her journey in chaplaincy in 2019, Ashley has been committed to a ministry of presence—walking alongside women in some of their most difficult seasons with compassion, truth, and hope. She holds a Master of Divinity and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in Chaplaincy, equipping her to lead with both theological depth and practical wisdom. She oversees and supports a growing team of volunteers, while also investing in the spiritual growth and restoration of the women she serves.
With a heart for discipleship and a passion to see lives transformed, Ashley brings a message rooted in resilience, surrender, and the faithfulness of God. She is also a wife, a mother of four, and a woman who understands the power of God to meet us right where we are—and lead us forward.