Membership

Membership at CBI: Rooted in Tradition, Sustained by Community

Congregation B’nai Israel has been the spiritual heart of Sacramento’s Jewish community for nearly 180 years. Today, we continue that legacy by welcoming all who seek a place of connection, spiritual growth, and shared responsibility.
Membership is more than a transaction—it is an investment in a sacred community that supports one another, celebrates together, and works for a better world. Your commitment sustains worship, education, social justice, pastoral care, and the spaces and staff that make our mission possible.

Whether you're new to CBI or continuing a generational connection, we’re honored to walk this path with you. Together, we can ensure a strong, inclusive, and enduring Jewish community for generations to come.

Interested in Joining?

We’re so glad you’re considering becoming part of our community! To help you feel at home and find the best ways to get involved, we invite you to reach out to our Executive Director. Together, you’ll have a chance to get to know each other, explore what matters most to you, and discover how CBI can be your spiritual home.

Please contact our Executive Director to schedule a relaxed, no-pressure conversation — we look forward to welcoming you warmly and supporting you as you find your place in our community.

Share the Joy of Belonging – Gift a CBI Membership!

Do you know someone searching for a meaningful Jewish connection — a relative, friend, or neighbor looking for a spiritual home? Through our Gift Membership Program, you can open the doors of CBI to them — at no cost to you or the recipient.

If your financial commitments to CBI are current, you’re eligible to gift a one-time annual membership to someone who is not already affiliated with another local congregation. It’s a beautiful way to welcome new faces, deepen community ties, and share the richness of Jewish life at CBI.

Once you’ve identified someone you'd like to sponsor, the prospective member will meet with our Executive Director to get to know CBI and learn more about the community. To begin the process, please be in touch with her assistant, Marlene Marrou, who will help coordinate next steps.

Let’s grow together — one relationship at a time.