A synagogue (/ˈsɪnəɡɒɡ/; from Ancient Greek συναγωγή, synagogē, 'assembly'; Hebre: בית כנסת‎ bet knesset, 'house of assembly', or בית תפילה‎ bet tefila, "house of prayer"; Yiddisk: שול shul, Ladino: אשנוגה esnoga, 'bright as fire'; or קהל kahal) is a Jewish (mainly) or Samaritan (rarely) house of worship. Synagogues have a place for prayer (the main sanctuary) and may also have rooms for study, a social hall, and offices. Some have a separate room for Torah study, called the בית מדרש‎ beth midrash, lit. "house of study". 

Are you considering moving to or are a new resident of Northwest Arkansas?  Contact us and we will be happy to let you know about our Jewish Community, synagogue services, religious school, or anything else that can help welcome you to the community.

• There are between 14.5 to 17.4 million Jews in the world today.
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• Judaism is the 10th largest religion in the world today.
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• Only 43% of Jews live in Israel.
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• Another 43% of Jews live in the USA and Canada.
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• The remaining 24% of Jews live in communities around the world.

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Congregation Etz Chaim

P.O. Box 477

Bentonville, Arkansas 72712

(501) 683-8967

Shabbat services are usually held the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Friday of every month.  Services are led by

Rabbi Cantor  Sam Radwine.

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A mezuzah is found on doorposts in Jewish homes. It is a little case, containing a tiny scroll. The writing on the scroll is from the bible. It is in Hebrew and is called the Shema. It says that Jewish people should love God and keep his rules.