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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 29, 2025, 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.
- Apr 11, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PMOur monthly Second Friday Shabbat Service and Oneg. All are welcome!
- May 08, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMOnce more partnering with The Jewish Federation of Omaha for their new annual initiative, Tapestry: A Celebration of Jewish Learning, featuring guest scholar, Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer, President of Shalom Hartman Institute and author of, “The Value of the Jewish Past on the Present.”
- May 09, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PMOur monthly Second Friday Shabbat Service and Oneg. All are welcome!
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