Congregation B'nai Israel is a Reform Jewish congregation in Jackson, Tennessee with a history that local leaders believe extends to before 1885. For more than 130 years, it has served as a center of faith and community, rooted in the central tenets of Judaism: God, Torah, and Israel. The congregation's history includes rabbinic leadership from Rabbi Louis Schreiber, Rabbi Joseph Bogen, who served until his death in 1918, and Rabbi Ernst Appel, a retired rabbi who served the congregation while living in Jackson from 1958 to 1968. Following Shabbat services, members gather for an informal dinner at a local restaurant, reflecting the congregation's longstanding blend of worship, culture, and community life.