Worship Services:
Shabbat Service
10:00 AM
Join us in the
Bulba-Graber-Kaplan Chapel
Please Call Shul Office for more information(409) 762-4545
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IN MEMORIAM
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The Kaplan family and the rabbi performing Arriene's service have asked that donations in her memory be sent to Congregation Beth Jacob Synagogue.
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When making donations to Congregation Beth Jacob Synagogue, please be aware the Congregation Beth Jacob Cemetery and your synagogue are two different entities. Contributions to the cemetery are not received by your synagogue. {You can donate via the donation link below or by check mailed to the CBJS office or by CC by calling the office.}
May Arriene's memory be a blessing.
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ONCE-IN-A-NEW MOON EREV-SHABBAT SERVICE
Rosh Hodesh Tevet is Dec. 31
Watch for news of service dates
LED BY MAX SUKIENNIK
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Peggy Green
President
CBJS Board of Trustees
2024
Dr. Myron Heimlich
Vice-President
CBJS Board of Trustees
2024
Ronnie Graber
Treasurer
CBJS Board of Trustees
2024
Diane Wonio
Secretary
CBJS Board of Trustees
2024
Beacon Editor
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Simon Gerbert
CBJS Board of Trustees
2024
Nathaniel Greene
CBJS Board of Trustees
2024
2024 CBJS BOARD of TRUSTEES
OFFICERS
Peggy Green
Dr. Myron Heimlich
Ronnie Graber
Diane Wonio
Ronald Gaitz
Leon Kaplan
Simon Gerbert
Nathaniel Greene
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 2024 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 Build in Main Sanctuary