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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IT'S A BAR MITZVAH THIS WEEKEND!
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Llumey Guerra invites the members of Congregation Beth Jacob to join her as her son,
Ezri Guerra, is called to the Torah on Saturday, August 9th, at 10:00 a.m. in the Baum-Pransky Sanctuary for his Bar Mitzvah. Celebration and feasting will follow in Clark Hall.
He is the son of Llumey and the late Shmuel Guerra (may his memory be a blessing).
We are excited, and hope you will join us, to witness Ezri being called to the Torah for the first time after watching him grow and mature to become a young man.
Peggy Green, Board of Trustees President
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Peggy Green
President
CBJS Board of Trustees
2025
Vice-President
CBJS Board of Trustees
2025
Dr. Myron Heimlich
Treasurer
CBJS Board of Trustees
2025
Diane Wonio
Secretary
CBJS Board of Trustees
2024
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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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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