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The Center of Jewish Life in Northeast Louisiana

Office hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9 am to 1 pm.
Phone: 318-387-0730 Email: [email protected]

Congregation B'nai Israel, fondly known as the "the Temple", is located in Monroe, Louisiana which is on the banks of the Ouachita River and Bayou DeSiard.

The Temple is truly a congregation of volunteers, who put in countless hours because of their love for Judaism and their desire for a strong Jewish community, committed to the values and conduct of the individual, the family and the society in which we live.

As members of the URJ, we extend a warm welcome to all who are seeking a Jewish community built on the fundamental and enduring principles of Reform Judaism.

Shabbat services are held every Friday evening at 6 pm. Services are lay led except when our Rabbi is here once a month. All are welcome to worship with us.

Masks are now optional when in the building.
For those unable or uncomfortable coming to the Temple, the service will be streamed live through our website (see below). If you have any questions, please call 318-387-0730 or leave an email at [email protected].

HIGH HOLY DAYS

Rosh Hashanah Evening, Wednesday, October 2, 2024
            Services at Temple                                                                        7 pm

Special Oneg by Deb Roa, Board President

Rosh Hashanah Day, Thursday, October 3, 2024
            Services at Temple                                                                         10 am

Memorial Service
            Jewish Cemetery                                                                            1:30 pm

Tot Tashlich Service,
            Bayou DeSiard Country Club 2:30 pm

Yom Kippur Evening (Kol Nidre), Friday, October 11, 2024
            Services at the Temple 7 pm

Yom Kippur Day, Saturday, October 12, 2024
            Services at Temple 10 am

Healing Service 2:30 pm

Afternoon Service 3 pm

Yizkor/Concluding/Havdalah Services 4 pm

Break the Fast will follow Havdalah

There are no tickets required for our services. However, it is a mitzvah to donate to your synagogue during the High Holy Days. We encourage visitors and members to make a High Holy Day contribution if you feel so moved. HIGH HOLY DAYS

ALL HIGH HOLY DAY SERVICES WILL BE LIVE STREAMED

SHABBAT SERVICES

LIVE STREAM

SHABBAT SERVICES WILL NOT BE LIVE STREAMEED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. ALL HIGH HOLY DAY SERVICES WILL BE LIVE STREAMED.

LIVE STREAM SHABBAT SERVICES

The live stream will start at approximately 5:50 pm. To view the live service, click the "LIVE STREAM" above. If nothing happens when you click the link or is says "live stream is currently offline", that means the live stream has not been turned on yet. Just try back in a few minutes. You will need to refresh your page.

The "LIVE STREAM" button will redirect you to our YouTube Channel. Be sure your microphone on your computer or other device is turned on, as well as the microphone on the YouTube screen.

If you would like to see the service on full screen - covering your entire computer screen, go to the lower right of the video screen and click the box. To exit the full screen hit esc on your keyboard. If you have problems entering the service, please call 318-348-4997 for assistance.

Prior services can be viewed at anytime by clicking the button with the date of the service you would like to view at the bottom of the page.

SHABBAT SERVICES

LIVE STREAM SHABBAT SERVICES

PRIOR SERVICES