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Congregation Beth Israel

Corpus Christi



Congregation Beth Israel is a A Union of Temple Beth El & B'nai Israel Synagogue. We are a Reform and Conservative Synagogue located in Corpus Christi, Texas.


Shabbat Service Schedule

Fridays: 6:30 pm

Saturdays: 9:00 am


~Due to ongoing security concerns, we request that visitors and newcomers to the community please contact us before attending services. We look forward to speaking with you and welcoming you to our congregation. 



Past, Present, and Future - South Texas has committed itself to continuing a strong sense of Jewish pride and a dedication to upholding the Jewish faith and cultural traditions. We offer a variety of enrichment classes, social outreach programs and mitzvah opportunities. Generations of families and friends have helped make the Jewish community in Corpus Christi and its surrounding areas the stronghold it is today. Today's families enthusiastically welcome tomorrow's new members.



David Krams

Congregation Beth Israel President

CBI Friends,

 

As most of us comfortably await the transition from Winter to Spring, we must remember it has been nearly 120 days since the barbaric attack on over 1200 innocent lives in Israel on October 7 and there are still 136 beautiful lives being held hostage in Gaza. Let us all pray, as we stand strong with Israel, that the hostages are soon freed from their captors, and they find comfort again with their family and loved ones. With the war continuing and the presence of antisemitism continuing to be actively displayed across our country, your CBI Board has decided to continue its increased security measures at the synagogue and are also seeking grant opportunities to fund additional security infrastructure for our building. 

 

While our search for our new rabbi continues, Shabbat services and Torah Study participation remain strong. This is only possible because of our amazing Ritual Committee consisting of Frank Rios, Gary Blum, Chuck Blend, Sue Williams, Hana Bartlett, Venita Crow, and Rikki Schmitchel. Our Channukah weekend services lead by visiting Rabbi Gary Davidson including the program with Israeli government spokesperson, Eylon Levy, were very well attended. And the Sisterhood Shabbat in January was both moving and beautiful. We can’t thank our Sisterhood enough for all they do for CBI. The Ritual Committee also moved quickly when learning about a potential visiting Cantor, and in January we were treated to a wonderful Shabbat weekend led by Cantor Monica O’Desky from the Dallas area. Our visiting rabbi scheduled for February 2 and 3, is currently being rescheduled for later this year. However, please look for information regarding a potential full-time Rabbinic applicant visit that weekend.

 

We will continue to provide quality services and programs for our congregation, including a special Purim program and dinner on Friday, March 22. We hope to see you all there and join us for the Megillah reading and those tasty three-cornered hamantaschen.

 

I am pleased to report that the Board elected three new member units to our Congregation in the past two months: Dr. Josh Mintz, Bethany Goldson, and the Gabriel Green family. We welcome them to our Family of Families.

 

For those not aware, we generally have three types of membership categories all of which require an application and be elected by the Board of Trustees: 1) the first being what I would call the standard CBI Member available for any person of the Jewish faith entitled to all privileges of the congregation, 2) the second being an Associate Member for persons of the Jewish faith that are members of another Jewish congregation but does not reside within 100 miles of Corpus Christi, and 3) a Provisional Member, which are memberships for those persons that are well underway in a formal process to convert to Judaism. Thank you all for your memberships and support of our congregation. 

 

If you are not yet a member, and fall into one of these categories and didn’t know how to join, please contact Debbie Bustillo in the CBI office, any CBI Board Member, or Phyllis Roseman, CBI Membership Chairperson. We’d love to have you.

 

And remember, if you have any CBI questions or have an issue or concern throughout the year, please feel free to contact me or a board member.

 

Be safe and Shalom,

David Krams

CBI President

 

 


2023-2024

CBI Officers

and Trustees

OFFICERS

 President

David Krams   

1st Vice-President

Inna Klein 

 2nd Vice-President

Gary Blum   

Secretary

Lesly Levy   

Treasurer

David Beck 

 Past President

Mike Trimyer   

Sisterhood President

Amy Krams


TRUSTEES

   Chris Adler, Phyllis Roseman,

Carol Kins, Mike Hiatt, 

 Roslyn Ferrell, Matt Adler, Linda Snider,

Sue Williams, Dean Snider, Suzy Hilliard & Greg Marks



Sisterhood Organization


Sisterhood offers an opportunity for women to find spiritual, educational and friendship bonds within the congregation. For Sisterhood membership form, click here.  For 2023-2024 Sisterhood Calendar, click here.


A tradition for over 30 years, the Sisterhood Organization's Annual Fundraiser serves delicious meals of Jewish Delicacies plus a sweet shop. This event usually takes place second weekend of November. CLICK HERE for more information.

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(361) 857-8181
congregation@bethisraelcc.com
4402 Saratoga Blvd,
Corpus Christi TX, 78413
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