Join Us for the High Holy Days at Congregation B'nai Israel
We look forward to sharing in the spirit and meaning of the High Holy Days with our community and guests. Whether you're attending for one service or all, in person or via Livestream, we’re honored to have you with us.
Help Us Prepare a Safe, Welcoming, and Meaningful Experience for All
Many thanks to everyone who completed the advanced registration process! We appreciate your being part of this effort. This simple step helps us plan for the safety, comfort, and care of our entire community.
The advanced registration forms are now closed. If you would like to join us for services and you have not registered in advance, please allow extra time upon arrival to register and check in at the door.
If you need assistance, please contact our office at 916-446-4861 – we are here to help.
L’Shanah Tovah Tikateivu! • Very best wishes for a healthy, happy new year!
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RESOURCES
High Holy Days Program
If you are joining us for services on YouTube Livestream and would like to view the service programs/handouts, they will be posted here on the days of the services (ShulCloud login required).
High Holy Days Sermons
The text (PDF) of Rabbi Mona Alfi's sermons will be linked here following each service.
Yizkor Book of Remembrance
2025–2026 Yizkor Book of Remembrance (ShulCloud login required)
Visit The Jonas Goldman Judaica Gift Shop
The gift shop has a wonderful selection of Rosh HaShanah items, including shofars (in various sizes) and honey dishes. For more information, please visit cbisacramento.org/giftshop. Chag sameach and we hope to see you soon.
GIVING
From Strength to Strength:
Supporting CBI'S High Holy Days Appeal
For nearly 180 years, Congregation B’nai Israel has been a vibrant center of Jewish life in Sacramento — rooted in community, guided by faith, and committed to service. Our annual High Holy Days Appeal reflects the core values of generosity and shared responsibility, helping us sustain our sacred community and fulfill our mission of tikkun olam — repairing the world. Please click here to learn more.
2025/5786 High Holy Days Appeal
Congregation B’nai Israel is a 501(c)(3) non-profit; all gifts are tax deductible as provided by law.
Support the Central Downtown Food Basket —
A CBI High Holy Days Tradition
Every year at this time, for over three decades, our congregation has filled our foyers with donations of canned goods and nonperishable food items for the Central Downtown Food Basket (CDFB) to support their work to feed over 1800 food-insecure households in the greater Sacramento area each month.
This year, to have the most impact, we hope you will join our "TSC Campaign" and fill our foyers with donations of tuna, soup, and checks – the most needed CDFB items . CDFB’s buying power enables them to buy $2 to $3 worth of food for every $1 donated. Donations can be made by dropping off a check (made payable to Central Downtown Food Basked) in the collection boxes in our Sanctuary foyers . Bags of canned goods and nonperishable food items of all types are still welcome and encouraged. Donations can also be made on the CDFB website: www.cdfb.org.
In addition to supporting the CDFB, please consider making a donation to Congregation B’nai Israel’s Caring Community Fund to support our fellow congregants. (On the donations page, select “Caring Community Restricted Fund” in the pulldown menu.)
