Dear CBI Community,
As a result of the devastation of Asheville from Hurricane Helene, the synagogue building currently has no water and no power and will be closed until further notice, unfortunately including for Rosh Hashanah and at least through Shabbat.
We will update everyone as soon as possible about reopening plans. Currently none of the synagogue staff have any power, water, or Internet, which makes communication next to impossible. We will communicate more and more frequently as soon as we are able.
Also, Jewish Family Services of Western NC has limited supplies and is working hard to get services to the community. Follow them on Facebook for the latest updates about when they are open.
Rochelle Reich
Executive Director
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) or Rochelle (director@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
Yizkor Book Listing– Click Here Deadline to be included in the printed book is 9/20/24
Break-the-Fast Registration– Click Here Deadline to register is 10/6/24
Following the shofar blast and Havdallah, join the community for a delicious and festive meal. $18 for adults and $10 for those 12 and under. Advance reservations only.
Lulav and Etrog Purchase– Click Here Deadline to order is 10/7/2024
Volunteers Needed!
The holidays are a huge undertaking and we need your help to make everything go smoothly. Contact Rochelle to volunteer to assist. director@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 Sunday October 13th at 10am
Mahzor Swapping on Tuesday 10/1 and Sunday 10/13 at 1pm
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.