Worship Services:
10:00 A.M. - REGULAR SHABBAT SERVICE
Led by Gabbai Ronnie Gaitz
Kosher Kiddush Luncheon
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
We are excited to announce that Rabbi Shaul Osadchey will be leading our Shabbat service every fourth Shabbat of the month. The upcoming service, to be conducted on May 23rd, is the second day of Shavuot. This ends the 49-day Counting of the Omer and commemorates the handing down of the Torah.
Rabbi Shlomo has agreed to continue leading our Once-in-a-New Moon erev-Shabbat service. The next service is Friday, May 15th, (not Rosh Chodesh, but close enough) followed with food and fellowship.
In addition to the above special services, we want to invite you to join us honoring our mothers with a special luncheon after the May 9th Shabbat service, for Mother's Day on Sunday May 10th.
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Memorial Day is May 25th. Please fly an American flag, "lest we forget".
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Peggy Green, Board President
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A MITZVAH IN THE MAKING
WORSHIPERS AND WORKERS INVITED
MEN'S CLUB MEETING
SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2026, !:30 PM
CBJ LIBRARY
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WRAP TEFILLIN, EAT KOSHER HOTDOGS,
DRINK BEER (OR BEVERAGE OF YOUR CHOICE),
SCRAPE PAINT OFF STAIRCASE WALLS.
ALL IN THAT ORDER.
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Please note: we do not offer streaming nor zoom services.
Peggy Green
President
CBJS Board of Trustees
2025
Simon Gerbert
Vice-President
CBJS Board of Trustees
2025
Dr. Myron Heimlich
Treasurer
CBJS Board of Trustees
2025
Diane Wonio
Secretary
CBJS Board of Trustees
2025
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2025
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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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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