High Holy Days 5787
5787 • 2026
High Holy Days & Fall Festivals
Services and Events
For a complete list of events and services, visit our Events Calendar.
Tickets for members in good standing will be available for pick-up at the door.
Be sure to bring your picture ID so you can claim your tickets.
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*Zoom links will be sent to all members in good standing.
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Project Isaiah 2026
Every year, Congregation Anshei Israel participates in Tucson’s annual High Holy Days Hunger Project benefiting the Community Food Bank.
Project Isaiah was conceived and initiated by the Conservative Movement.
We will be accepting new, unopened food donations in the Lynne Falkow-Strauss Foyer of the administrative wing through Friday, September 18. Monetary donations are also greatly appreciated. The Food Bank can use the monies to purchase items at a greater discount. Cash or checks (made payable to: Community Food Bank) may be mailed to, or dropped off at the Synagogue in advance.
In addition, we will be collecting donations of food items only from 5:00 to 5:45pm on Kol Nidre, Sunday, SEPTEMBER 20. Please bring your food donations to the donation boxes by the main sanctuary entrance on your way to services.
Havdalah & Selichot
Program & Service
Saturday, September 5
Cantor Falkow Lounge and Rabbi Eisen Beit Midrash
6:30pm Schmooze with wine, dessert & Havdalah, followed by a teaching:
“Hineni – How to be Present in Your Own Life” with Rabbi Metz.
8:30pm Hybrid Selichot Service
There is no charge to attend; however, reservations are requested by September 1.
Kever Avot Memorial Service
Sunday, September 6 • 10:30am
Evergreen Cemetery, Anshei Israel Section
3015 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705
The Kever Avot Memorial Service is a time to come to the cemetery to pay our respects to our dearly departed. Even if your loved ones are not buried in our Cemetery, you are encouraged to participate in the service to express your feelings of love and loss.
The service lasts no more than 30 minutes.
Tashlich at the Park
Sunday, September 20 • 10:00am
Ft. Lowell Park Ramada 5 (Map)
2900 N. Craycroft Rd. (85712)
We invite everyone to join us as we symbolically “cast away” our sins as the New Year begins. Traditionally, bread crumbs are cast upon a body of water as an act of self purification and to fulfill the words of the Prophet Micah (7:19): “And Thou wilt cast (vetashlich) all their sins into the depths of the sea.”
Bring the whole family and participate in this meaningful experience at Ft. Lowell Park with a family activity as well.
Family & Community
Shabbat/Sukkot Dinner
Friday, September 25
Shabbat Evening and Sukkot Service 5:45pm
Dinner 7:00pm
Join us for our Family Shabbat and Sukkot services, followed by a delicious Shabbat dinner with dessert in the Sukkah with your congregational family.
RSVP by Wednesday, September 23.
Shabbat, First &
Second Day of Sukkot
Saturday, September 26 • Sunday, September 27
9:30am in the Rabbi Eisen Beit Midrash and on Zoom Followed by Kiddush in the Sukkah.
B’Yahad & USY Sukkah Hop!
Sunday, September 27 at 6:30pm
B’Yahad and USY families! Check out Sukkot in our community as we “hop” to different Sukkot for a festive dinner together! More information to come!
Sip, Schmooze, & Shake! Young Adult Sukkah Night
Tuesday, September 29 • 7:00pm in the Anshei Israel Sukkah
Young adults are invited to the Anshei Israel sukkah for festive cocktails and mocktails, friends, and a chance to shake the lulav and etrog.
Sisterhood in the Sukkah
New Beginnings, New Year, New Sisterhood
Thursday, October 1 • 6:00–7:30 pm • No charge
All women in our community who are past, present or potential CAI synagogue members are invited to kick off a new Sisterhood at CAI with a light dairy dinner in the sukkah. Please RSVP to Vicki Pepper at TucPepper@hotmail.com or
520-906-9123 by September 17. Also, if you need a ride or can offer a ride, please contact Vicki Pepper. We look forward to celebrating the NEW Year and the beginning of a reNEWed Sisterhood together!
Hoshanah Rabbah Service
Friday, October 2 • 7:00 am
Lulav & Etrog Sets for Sukkot
Blessing the lulav and etrog on Sukkot is a Jewish way of thanking God for the blessings of the earth. By holding the four species together (the branch of a palm (lulav), three myrtle branches (hadas), two willows (aravot), and a bright yellow etrog) we symbolically “get our act together.” When we point the lulav and etrog in six directions, we remind ourselves that God’s presence can be found in every area of our lives. By shaking the lulav and etrog vigorously, we commit to being “movers and shakers” in the world this year, for good and for blessing. Add meaning to your Jewish life and create special memories for your family by shaking a lulav in your home! We offer fully assembled
We are no longer accepting online orders, but if you would still like to reserve a set, please contact Kim Miller at EdAsst@caiaz.org to inquire about availability.
Click here for the blessing for shaking the lulav
Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah
Erev Simchat Torah Service with Hakafot
Processions with the Torah Scrolls and Israeli Dancing
Saturday, October 3 • 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Adult Simchat Torah Trivia Tournament
Saturday, October 3 – 7 PM to 9 PM
TRIVIA. TREATS. TORAH.
Test your knowledge. Gather your friends. Celebrate Torah! Join us for a lively adults-only evening of trivia, friendly competition, drinks, desserts, and snacks.Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available.
Family Simchat Torah Service with Hakafot & Torah Roll-Out
Sunday, October 4 • 9:30am Rabbi Eisen Beit Midrash and Zoom
Followed by a Kiddush Lunch.
Shabbat & Shemini Atzeret Service
Sunday, October 4 • 9:30am Rabbi Eisen Beit Midrash and Zoom
Followed by a Kiddush Lunch.