Independent Jewish Synagogue in Asheville, NC

High Holidays 5786/2025

 

We are looking forward to the holidays at Beth Israel.  Happy (almost) New Year!  This page should have all that you need to know, but of course, if you have questions, then please call the office or email Lee (admin@bethisraelnc.org)

Click Here for the High Holiday Schedule

Looking to join us for the holidays?  We love guests!
For guests interested in joining CBI for the holidays, please register HERE We look forward to welcoming you and celebrating with you!

Hazzan Eran Rosenberg invites you to familiarize yourself with some of the tunes we’ll be singing.  Click HERE for audio files of the tunes. Also join us for a more in-depth educational 3-part series exploring these melodies. More info HERE.

Yizkor Book Listing– Click Here  Deadline to be included in the printed book is 9/11/2025

Break-the-Fast Registration– Thursday October 2nd at 8pm Click Here  Deadline to register is 9/21/25  Following the shofar blast and Havdallah, join the community for a delicious and festive meal.  $25 for adults and free for those 4 and under.  Advance reservations only (deadline is 9/21/25)

Lulav and Etrog Purchase– Click Here  Deadline to order is 9/17/2025

Volunteers Needed!
The holidays are a huge undertaking and we need your help to make everything go smoothly.  Contact Lee to volunteer to assist.  admin@bethisraelnc.org
We are looking for volunteers to help with the following:
    Security Greeters
    Lobby Greeters/Ushers
    Administrative Help before RH and in between RH and YK
    Bamboo Cutting for the Sukkah
    Sukkah contruction 
    Mahzor Swapping on 

Financial Needs for the Holidays
You can donate on-line by clicking HERE and donating to the general fund.  Please use the notes section to indicate what you wanted to contribute towards: Bimah Flowers, Rosh Hashana Day 1 Kiddush Luncheon, Sponsoring someone for Break-The-Fast, Additional Sukkah decorations, Ritual expenses for the holidays (dry cleaning of Torah covers and Tallit)

Personal Health Advisory
CBI strongly recommends that synagogue attendees stay current on their COVID vaccine in consultation with their physician.  Furthermore, if you are experiencing any symptoms such as runny nose, cough, sore throat, headache, body aches, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or other symptoms that might represent early COVID or other infection, please consider staying home to protect your fellow congregants.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Gift Shop
Looking for Yartzheit candles?  hostess gifts?  apples & honey dishes?  We’ve got some beautiful gifts and necessities.  Tuesday-Friday 9am-4pm.  Come on by.  Most of what we have for sale are handcrafted items, most of them by local artisans.