High Holy Days at Congregation Beth Israel

Welcome to Congregation Beth Israel.  All are welcomed for the High Holy Days, but tickets are required. To download a ticket order form to request High Holy Day tickets or contact our office, 831.624.2015.  For non-members there is a suggested donation for tickets, however no one is turned away.  Please understand that there are additional expenses for holding High Holy Day services.

For our High Holy Day Ticket Policy, please see below:

Members

Single or One Parent Memberships receive one high holiday ticket.  Family Memberships receive two high holiday tickets, (one for each adult) in the household.  Children under 21 do not need a ticket to attend.

Members must have paid at least 25% of their 2011/12 dues by August 31, 2011, to receive HHD tickets; remaining membership fees are due by June 30, 2012.

Members in good standing may order additional tickets for a suggested donation (contact the Temple office for more information.)  Recipient's name, address and phone number must be given to Congregation Beth Israel for each ticket purchased.  Tickets may not be distributed to recently resigned members.

Non Members

Non Members may order tickets for a suggested donation:  

~Single          $250.00

~ Couple or family     $500.00

We offer a credit on Temple dues equal to the purchase price if prospective members join Congregation Beth Israel at the time of acquiring High Holy Day tickets.  Non-Members MUST have a photo I.D. to pick up their ticket.

Frequently Asked Questions

If I am a member at another temple and will be in Carmel for the High Holy Days, can I attend Congregation Beth Israel Services?

Yes.  Have your Temple Administrator fax us a letter to us indicating that you are a member in good standing to 831.624.4786, attention CBI Administrator.

I am a member of Congregation Beth Israel and I will be out of town for the High Holy Days.  May I attend services at another temple?

Yes.  Reciprocity is available for members in good standing who are planning to attend services out of town.  Contact our Temple office at 831.624.2015 to request a that a letter of good standing be sent to the Union of Reform Judaism (URJ) Temple you will be attending.

If I resigned my membership, may I still attend services as a non-member?

Yes, resigned member may purchase High Holy Day tickets at the non-member rate.  Membership can also be reinstated.   Contact, Temple Administrator, Alethea Horne at 831.624.2015, ext. 12. for more information.

I am a college student.  Do I need a ticket?

Current college students, (including non-members) are eligible for free HHD tickets.  College students must possess a VALID college photo I.D. or course schedule.  A State I.D. is required if student I.D. lacks a photo.  Tickets may be picked up in advance or a will-call before services.

I am in the military.  Do I need a ticket?

Active military and their family, (including non-members) are eligible for free HHD tickets.  Military Personnel students must possess a VALID military photo I.D.  Tickets may be picked up in advance or a will-call before services.

I am in my 20's and my parents are members.  Does Congregation Beth Israel offer anything special for me?

Adult children of Temple members finished with college, who are not living at home may purchase a ticket.  The suggested donation is $100.00.

Is child care available during regular services?

Child care is available with advance reservations and for a fee during select High Holy Days Services.  All items such as diapers or additional essentials must be contained in a clear plastic bag and labeled with your child's name.   Please contact the Temple office for child care information and reservations.

Where will parking be available?

Free parking will be available at Congregation Beth Israel main and lower parking lot.  Directional parking valets will be on hand before Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services.