Dear Friends,

As we approach Yom Kippur, the holiest moment of the year, we pause to reflect not only on our individual journeys - but also on who we are together, as a community.

This year at Congregation Beth Israel, we are proudly embracing a theme that speaks to the very soul of the Jewish people:

One People. One Heart.

כְּאִישׁ אֶחָד בְּלֵב אֶחָד

At CBI, this is not just a slogan - it’s how we live.

We are one people, bound together not by observance, or opinion - but by something much deeper: we are family. And just like family is there for one another - no matter what - CBI is here for every Jew in North Georgia. Every day. No exceptions.

Our doors are open every single day for every single Jew.

Because we believe in a community where no one is left behind.

We believe that Judaism must be lived - not just in spirit, but in action. That’s why, every year on July 1st—restarts our new fiscal year - we ask you to make the strongest investment possible in Jewish life, Jewish future, and Jewish presence here in North Georgia.

There are two impactful ways you can give right now:

• Upgrade your monthly giving to full membership or increasing your commitment to any level of the CBI Chai Society.
• Make a one-time generous gift to help launch our year from a place of strength and unity.

It’s that simple. Your generosity fuels everything we do:

From Hebrew School to Shabbat services…

From community support to holiday celebrations…

From education to life-cycle events…

Your support turns our theme into a reality: That we are, truly, One People. One Heart.

Now is the time to be wildly generous, together, let’s anchor Jewish life in North Georgia - that is strong, united, and filled with purpose.

Wishing you and your family a Shana Tova U’Metuka - a sweet, healthy, and joy-filled New Year.

With heartfelt gratitude,