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Congregation Beth Jacob
Conservative Egalitarian Synagogue on Galveston Island

 

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Worship Services:

Erev-Shabbat: Rosh Hodesh Tammuz & Shabbat this week.

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10:00 A.M. - REGULAR SHABBAT SERVICE

LED BY GABBI RONNIE GAITZ

In the Bulba-Graber-Kaplan Chapel

Followed by fellowship

and kosher kiddush, of course

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS

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Friday, June 27, 6:30 PM Once-In-A-New-Moon Erev Shabbat

Led By Max Sukiennik

Held In Graber-Bulba-Kaplan Chapel

Followed by Fellowship in Library

Lox & Bagels, With Wine Donated by David Sklar 

 

Saturday, June 28, 10:00 AM Shabbat Service

Led by Gabbi Ronnie Gaitz

Held In Graber-Bulba-Kaplan Chapel

 

Followed by Family Potluck Meal in Clark Hall

Hosted By Llumey Guerra

Sponsored By Peggy Green in Honor of

Kathleen and Max Sukiennik's wedding anniversary

Bring Your Favorite Dish or Dessert

 

Saturday, June 28, 1:30 PM

Torah Study in Library

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Peggy Green
President
CBJS Board of Trustees
2025

Vice-President
CBJS Board of Trustees
2025

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Dr. Myron Heimlich
Treasurer
CBJS Board of Trustees
2025

Diane Wonio

Secretary

CBJS Board of Trustees

2024

Beacon Editor

Contact shul office to be added to the Beacon 

newsletter list

Irene Greene
CBJS Board of Trustees
2025

Gadiel Guerra
CBJS Board of Trustees
2025

2025 CBJS BOARD of TRUSTEES

OFFICERS

Peggy Green

Simon Gerbert

Dr. Myron Heimlich

Diane Wonio

Ronald Gaitz

Leon Kaplan

Irene Greene

Gadiel Guerra

CBJS President

CBJS Vice-President

CBJS Treasuer

CBJS Secretary

CBJS Gabbai

CBJS Sheni Gabbai

CBJS Trustee

CBJS Trustee

Welcome to our historical synagogue, located on the corner of Ave. K and 24th St. in Galveston's historical Silk Stocking District, and listed on the National Registry of Historical Places.

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We have overcome the damage inflicted on our shul by the 2008 Hurricane Ike with funds raised by the ongoing CBJ Preservation Fund. We worked through the devastation of Ike by holding religious services outside in the Courtyard. We also met the challenge of the 2020 Covid 19 epidemic with Jews in Cars, broadcasting the services to automobiles parked on the street curb outside the synagogue. We have managed to keep our synagogue, the “Shul by the Shore,” open during the most troubling times.

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Included in the repairs was the revitalization of the great hall, which will be used as a venue for weddings, receptions, bar & bat mitzvahs, piano/dance recitals, class reunions, and other life events. Reservations for use may be made by contacting the shul's office at 409-762-4545 to determine availability, pricing, and arranging a tour of the facility.

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It is this kind of ingenuity, devotion, and courage of the past Russian, Polish, Austrian, and German orthodox and present conservative members that has contributed to the survival of Congregation Beth Jacob Synagogue since 1931. Many of the descendants of the original founders are still active members.

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We invite everyone to join us for the 10:00 a.m. Shabbat service and stay afterward for the kosher luncheon. Due to the current situation, visitors are asked to call in advance to verify their identity.

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Peggy Green,
Proud to be the 2025 President of
Congregation Beth Jacob Synagogue

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Click photo for
Encyclopedia of Southern Jewish Communities - Galveston, Texas

Original 1931 Stained Glass Window with Outline of the Original Torah Ark Located Below Window. Torah Ark Was Moved to The Chapel in 1963 When New Sanctuary Was Completed and New Ark Built in Main Sanctuary

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Established 1931

2401 Avenue K - Galveston, Texas 77550-4403

PO Box 750 - Galveston, TX 77553-0750

Tel: 409-762-4545     cbjgalveston@yahoo.com

© 2020 Congregation Beth Jacob Galveston

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