Congregation B'nai Israel - High Holy Days

Julie Steinberg, cantorial soloist, shares a laugh with Bernard Marks and Michael Hersher as they warm up for the service held during the Shabbat open house at Congregation B'nai Israel Friday evening. As Sacramento's oldest Jewish congregation and its largest Reform synagogue, B'nai israel honors the traditions of its heritage while creating a Jewish experience that is relevant to today's society. Friday's open house began the bringing in of the new year, Selichot, which will be observed on Saturday, Sept. 12. The evening's service of prayer and song helps prepare worshippers for the Yomim Noraim - the Days of Awe. It will begin at 7:15pn with wine and appetizers followed by dessert and Havdallah. According to Rabbi Mona Alfi, Senior Rabbi, the High Holy Days are a time for reflection and also a time for new beginnings. Congregation B'nai Israel welcomes all families and singles, young and old, gay and straight. B'nai Israel is located at 3600 Riverside Blvd in the Land Park area.

Photo | Kati Garner