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Visit Us: 3008 Avenue O, Galveston, TX 77550 ● Mail Us: P.O. Box 8060, Galveston, TX 77553

409.765.5796 ● www.cbigalveston.org


The Rabbi Henry Cohen Memorial Temple

Strengthening Jewish identities and Jewish values since 1868.

July 2017 Tammuz/Av 5777

SPECIAL EREV SHABBAT SERVICE with URJ LEADER

FRIDAY EVENING, 27 JULY 2018

HISTORIC TORAH PROCESSIONAL & STREET NAMING

SATURDAY MORNING, 28 JULY 2018




OUR 150TH ANNIVERSARY IS

JUST ONE YEAR AWAY...

SEE INSIDE ON HOW YOU

CAN BE PART OF THESE AND

OTHER AMAZING CBI PROGRAMS!

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Dearest CBI Family,

As one spends time in Galveston, one will come to hear a variety of stories about our

beloved Rabbi Henry Cohen whether as an inspired orator or trusted confidant, whether as

a sound spiritual guide or social justice leader, whether as a devoted family member or

reliable friend. In addition to those things, you may have heard — as I did — that Rabbi

Cohen was also an avid bicyclist.

Initially, this mode of transportation may seem like an odd choice for a man who ensured

his presence and the Judaism he embodied were felt all over town. Yet, having biked

routinely for the last couple of months, I can say that biking is much more than a physical

exercise, improving the body. Cycling is also a spiritual discipline and a community

practice, improving these aspects of life as well with every passing mile.

Biking as a Spiritual Discipline (i.e. A View from the Bike Lane of Life)...

Biking grants the rider a spiritual perspective, seeing the road of life as never before. For those in the “fast lanes

of life,” the road under your constantly turning tire may appear mostly clear of rusted nails and broken glass,

of small pieces of rubber and metal as well as other trash, allowing you to continue your path forward

unabated. Unfortunately, that is not the view from the bike lane, from the “edges of our society.”

Bike lanes are cluttered with debris. For those who travel it, we must work harder to avoid it, as we typically

cannot afford to carry a spare with us. What’s worse is that most of that trash did not come from bikers; it

came from car drivers and passengers who seem to not understand or care that what goes out of their

windows lands directly in our path, impeding our way forward.

Thus, spiritually speaking, cycling facilitates a healthy departure from one’s comfort zone/lane. In doing so, we

gain a valuable perspective in our lives that may foster empathy for those traveling beside us. Though by

different means and speeds, we nevertheless share the same goal/destination. Thus, we may abide by the

golden rule of the road: “Clear the way for others and others may clear the way for you.”

Biking as a Community Practice (i.e. Beyond Observation)…

Biking also helps us engage more as a community. As the sun rises or sets, Seawall becomes lined with those

who make Galveston both a beautiful and safe place to reside: the crew who clears the beaches of waste,

engineers making upgrades and fixes, lifeguards initiating or concluding a day of saving lives, restaurant

workers on their way to extend hospitality, Galveston police serving and protecting, etc.

Sure, we may see these individuals from our cars. But, in a car, it’s hard to slow down enough to express a

word of appreciation for these care givers of our community. On a bike, not only is it possible to say

something, but — like standing next to a stranger on an elevator — it almost seems rude not to. Thus, days on

a bike are filled with welcomed exchanges from strangers and friends that make our city feel more like home.

Maybe for both these spiritual and communal benefits, Rabbi Cohen biked...

After all, seeing those on the fringes of society as well as engaging with them and others to bring community

closer together were cornerstones of his rabbinate. May we continue his legacy of learning and love. For

opportunities to do just that, please take a look inside this month’s bulletin for CBI programs and services

intended to strengthen the body, mind and soul! As Marry Poppin may have sung, if she biked, “Let’s go ride a

bike, whether as an adult or tike! Let’s go ride a bike and keep on moving… forward!”

Gratefully yours,

Rabbi Marshal Klaven

CBI Rabbi

Rabbi Klaven invites you

to connect with him:

[email protected].

Rabbi Marshal’s Monthly Message

“Let’s go ride a bike, whether as an adult or tike; let’s go ride a bike and keep on moving...forward!”

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Divrei haNasi: Words of the President

Only 365 Days until July 2018: CBI’s 150th Anniversary!

Dearest Congregation,

The number “18” is symbolic for Chai: alive, life, living things. On behalf of the Board of Trustees,

Rabbi Marshal and myself, we invite your participation not only for this extraordinary weekend in

July 2018, but throughout the year and even now. Congregant ideas have grown into Teams

working on projects, all culminating in 2018! We are one year away from this joyful celebration

and I would like to share a few updates with you.

History Team: our illustrious Rabbi Emeritus, Jimmy Kessler, is busily updating CBI’s History. He has

told me of a surprise he has for everyone! Details coming!

Services & Ceremonies Team: CBI has already begun the process of requesting the addition of Rabbi

Cohen’s name on Avenue O through a conversation with Mayor Yarbrough and his support staff. I’m

hoping everyone has a “friend” currently residing on Avenue O, as we need signatures for 51% of

households along this Galveston artery. With your assistance over this summer, the addition of Rabbi

Henry Cohen Avenue becomes a reality!

Cultural Programs Team: We have secured Matisyahu at The Grand 1894 Opera House for a CBI Benefit Concert, 28 July 2018.

Thank you to our Underwriters and Sponsors. We still have 15 more sponsor packages available and need to sell these ASAP.

Please get ahold of Melissa if you are able and willing ($180 for Elite Seat and VIP Dessert Reception Pass).

Building Renovations Team: Our House of Worship was passionately and lovingly designed by Tibor Beerman, a Holocaust

survivor. Our CBI reflects his dreams of Judaism’s great strengths. Throughout the decades, the CBI home has offered each of us

the opportunity to fully experience Judaism, through comfort, security, and love. CBI has also weathered decades of Galveston’s

“finest” weather. The Building Renovation Committee has had a full assessment done which will help prioritize the upgrades and

improvements soon to be coming.

Capital Campaign Team: During Rosh Hashanah 2016/5777, Barbara Sasser introduced a Capital Campaign, with a $3.6 million

goal. Contributions have come in many forms from cash, stocks & bonds, wills, property to be sold... all working toward

achieving that shared goal. It appears the building needs more than a few band aids to make her compliant and current. If you

would like to make a donation to the Capital Campaign for these necessary upgrades and more, we are happy to work with you!

Judaism offers a myriad of ways to rejoice in Torah and to engage in one’s own personal experience with God... with CBI’s

legacy... with Rabbi Cohen’s lasting mitzvahs… with our history... with the enduring inspiration of Tibor Beerman… also

with our dynamic culture of art, music, and song! The opportunity for own connection to Judaism continues through you!

Sandy Richbook — CBI President

Shalom Chaveirim!

By the time you read this, you should have received your Sisterhood membership letter. Please take a

few minutes to fill it out and send it back in the envelope provided (don't forget your check!). If you

haven't received the mailing yet, please let us know. We want to make sure we have the correct

contact information, so we can let you know about the new programs for this year.

This month, we give special thanks to Suzie Reiswerg for her dedication in organizing Oneg sponsors

these past two years. She's been a gem and I know you're going to miss her phone calls to encourage

you to sponsor a Shabbat Oneg. But don't worry — she's handing over the phone list to Susan

Steinberg, who will be reaching out for your help. If you have a special life event coming up, or a

special someone you'd like to honor, consider sponsoring an Oneg.

Our Sisterhood Kick-Off Event will be in August and, although we don’t have all the details yet, stay

tuned… and stay in touch! This is your Sisterhood!

B’Shalom,

Sara Salzman

CBI Sisterhood President

Sandy Richbook:

[email protected]

Sisterhood: Oneg Shabbat Recognitions

By Sara Salzman

Sara Salzman

Sisterhood President

mailto:[email protected]

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CBI YOUTH: LET OUR YOUTH LEAD THE WAY!!!

DT Panter — CBI’s Jewish Youth Area Coordinator (JYAC)

We are grateful to the following CBI family members for providing Oneg this month:

Rabbi Marshal Klaven B.J. & Buddy Herz Tammy Shinder

in honor of CBI Staff & Board in honor of Buddy’s birthday in honor of her birthday

07/07/2017 07/21/2017 07/28/2017

Also. thank you, Susan Steinberg for organizing this effort.

If you have a special date/person you’d like to honor by providing food for Oneg,

please contact Susan at: [email protected] or 281.797.3216.

Friday, 09 June 2017. JYAC Fellow DT Panter teaches

our youth about the Menorah (mentioned in that

Shabbat’s portion of B’ha-alotecha) through making

edible ones during Family Shabbat.

To my CBI Friends,

Shalom chaveirim!! This month has been busy.

With the help of Pat and his assistant Jose, along

with Matt Yellen, Rebecca Yellen, Jessica Yellen,

Robert Goldhirsh and Barbara Sasser, we were able

to install new white boards in all of our

classrooms. Goodbye 1953 and hello 2017! Thank

you for your hard work.

Enrollment for next year’s Religious School and the

application for Madrichim went out last month.

Remember the deadline for both is 15 July 2017.

There are several significant changes in the way Religious School will

run next year. Rabbi Marshal Klaven and Katherine Druckman are

working on an experiential education program for our 6th-8th

graders called JoURney, encouraging them to find their place in the

Journey Story of our people from immigration to acculturation to

mobilization of our values. The Religious School day will also be

different, starting at 10 am with T’filah and ending at 12:30 pm.

More details to come at our first parents meeting 10 September 2017.

I was also able to take some time and visit our young congregants at

Greene Family Camp. All of them talked about what a great time

they’re having. All I can say is fun was had! We have posted some

pictures and videos to our CBI Facebook page!

I finished my month with a trip to Jackson, MS where I attended the

ISJL Conference. After meeting all of the new fellows, I can say, no

matter who we get they should be able to help us in our endeavor to

make 2017 – 2018 Religious School year the best one yet. As always,

I came home excited, reenergized and ready to get back to work.

So what’s next? Check out the CBI Calendar on pages 9-10. Also

please remember if you have anything fun going on — birthday, play,

sporting event, or if you would just like to stop by or meet for lunch

— please let me know. I am always looking for an excuse to get out

of the office!

Have a great month!

Daniel “DT” Panter

CBI JYAC Fellow — 432-254-3483 (cell)

DT Panter

[email protected]

Teacher-in-Service: Sunday, 13 Aug. 2017 - 10 am

Madrichim-in-service

Sunday, 20 Aug. 2017 - 10 am

Back 2 Religious school event: Sunday, 27 August 2017 - 11 am

mailto:[email protected]

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Our CBI Family Photo Album:

Pictures from our Recent Events

Fri., 09 June 2017 — After blessing candles, youth get blessing

from Rabbi for their Jewish Summer experiences. B’hatzlacha!

Thurs., 25 May 2017 — Rabbi gives invocation to City Council,

highlighting: “A Firm Foundation is one Spread Out (Diverse).”

Fri., 09 June 2017 — A few of the many full tables for our

monthly Family Shabbat. Love the smiling faces of fellowship!

Thurs., 01 June 2017 — Rabbi engages in a VA Training for

community clergy at Moody Memorial Methodist Church.

Sat., 10 June 2017 — Pam Zenick and Quincy Seigel meeting

members of Galveston Islamic Center at Interfaith Iftar Meal.

Sat., 10 June 2017 — Thanks to Jayson Levy’s leadership and all

participants for a truly remarkable evening of learning & love!

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Our CBI Family Photo Album:

Pictures from our Recent Events

Wed., 14 June 2017 — Pat & Jose guided Barbara & Matt along

with others in replacing old chalkboards with new whiteboards.

Sun., 11 June 2017 — Rabbi leads an extensive tour of Jewish

Galveston for Beth Shalom Woodland’s Men’s group.

Wednesdays in June & July 2017 — Rabbi teaching Intro to

Hebrew/Ivrit with 25 adult students, who are doing mitzuyan!

Sun., 11 June 2017 — In addition to the old and new CBI

Temples, Mark K. and Barbara W. showed them the Shul.

Fri., 16 June 2017 — DT visits with our 1st Session campers and

staff at Greene Family Camp, bringing them hugs & goodies!

Fri., 23 June 2017 — Moses (played by DT) is interviewed by

the youth and parents during Tot Shabbat.

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You’re Invited

to the

Blessed Occasion

of

REBEKAH YELLEN

BECOMING A BAT MITZVAH

Saturday, 05 August 2017

Service Begins: 10:00 am

Community Luncheon Following

Up-Coming CBI Events:

We congregate to celebrate!

RABBI HENRY COHEN AVE

NEED YOUR HELP FOR

DOOR-2-DOOR

PETITION CAMPAIGN

(Meet at Temple)

Sun., 30 July 2017: 1-5 PM

Sun., 06 Aug. 2017: 1-5 PM

Tues., 08 Aug. 2017: 5-8 PM

In celebrat ion of our 150th

Anniversary and in honor of the

ongoing legacy of Rabbi Henry Cohen

(z’’l ), we are engaged in a naming

effort of Avenue O.

“Rabbi Henry Cohen Ave.” will be

added to Avenue O, if we can get

51% of the households living along

this street to sign a petition (approx.

215 needed).

Going Door-2-Door is a follow up

from the signatures already gained

from personal contacts. We need your

help to get us over the finish line.

PLEASE EMAIL RABBI@CBIGALVESTON

WITH WHAT DAY(S) YOU PLAN ON

HELPING! WE NEED EVERYONE!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

With Billboard Top 40 hits like “King Without a Crown” and

“One Day,” Matisyahu beautifully blends the contemporary

rhythms of reggae and hip-hop with the more traditional

disciplines of jazz’s scat singing and Judaism’s chazzanut (prayer

chanting). Regardless of your generation or faith heritage, this

boundary-breaking acoustic evening with Matisyahu is sure to

warm the heart and touch the soul.

Dear CBI Congregants and official Friends of CBI:

It's confirmed! Matisyahu will be headlining our 150th Anniversary

celebration with a benefit concert for CBI on Saturday evening, 28

July 2018. We are so grateful to our underwriting families who

have made this celebratory moment possible:

Martin and Barbara Bronstein Jayson and Karla Levy

James and Sasha Clark Robert and Susan Lynch

Danny and Jennifer Hart Stephen and Patricia Rennick

Buddy and B.J. Herz Laurence Wall

Mark and Marci Kellner Ron and Kyla Wright

Shrub and Peaches Kempner

In addition to these, we have a very limited number of

Sponsor Packages available, which include 1 Elite Seat and 1 VIP

Dessert Reception for $180. Only 2 out of 36 remain and are being

offered on a first come-first serve basis.

If interested in becoming a Sponsor and part of CBI History:

email — [email protected] // or call — 409.765.5796

THANK YOU!!!!

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Up-Coming CBI Events:

We congregate to celebrate!

CBI’s DINNER & MOVIE

Tuesday, 15 Aug. 2017 — 6 pm

“Keep Quiet”

Among 10 Best Films at

Tribeca 2016

A portrait documentary

about an anti-semetic

Hungarian politician,

who discovers he’s Jewish

with a grandmother who

survived Auschwitz.

Pizza & Salad Dinner Provided.

No fee; all welcomed; donations accepted.

We’re Going to the URJ Biennial

in Boston, MA — 6-10 Dec. 2017!

Rabbi Marshal is trying to organize a CBI Delegation

(need 3 or more), especially as CBI will be recognized

this year for Audacious Hospitality.

The cost for this 5-Day Celebration of Reform Judaism is

$735 (flight & hotel not included). Early bird discount

registration ends Oct. 10th. Small scholarships available.

Please contact [email protected] if interested or

want more information.

CBI DAY WITH HOUSTON ASTROS

Sponsored by CBI’s Sisterhood & Ah-Men

Sunday, 03 Sept. 2017—1:10 pm

Minute Maid Park

(501 Crawford St.—Houston)

Meet in Block of Seats at 12:30

Cost: $25

RSVPs REQUIRED BY 21 JULY 2017

to [email protected]

The URJ has recognized CBI

and its Tailgate Shabbat as a

Belin Award Honorable

Mention for 2017, which will

be awarded at this year’s

Biennial.

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July 2017

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

10:00 am —

Taste of Torah

Study

Chukat

Numbers 19:1-22:1

2

3

4

TEMPLE CLOSED

INDEPENDENCE

DAY

5

8:00 am —

Run/Walk with

Rabbi

6-7:30 pm —

Intro to Hebrew

(Session 5 of 7)

6

6:00-6:30 pm —

Sacred Silence

Meditation

7

5:30 pm —

Pre-service Oneg

6:00 pm —

Erev (Evening)

Shabbat Service

8

10:00 am —

Taste of Torah

Study

Balak

Numbers 22:2-25:9

9

10

11

12

8:30 am —

Galveston

Ministerial Alliance

Meeting

6-7:30 pm —

Intro to Hebrew

(Session 6 of 7)

13

6:00-6:30 pm —

Sacred Silence

Meditation

14

6:00 pm —

Family Shabbat

Dinner and Service

15

10:00 am —

Taste of Torah

Study

Pinchas

Numbers 25:10-30:1

16

17

18

19

8:00 am —

Run/Walk with

Rabbi

6-7:30 pm —

Intro to Hebrew

(Session 7 of 7)

20

6:00-6:30 pm —

Sacred Silence

Meditation

21

5:30 pm —

Pre-service Oneg

6:00 pm —

Shabbat Service

RSVP DEADLINE

FOR BALL GAME

22

10:00 am —

Taste of Torah

Study

Matot-Masei

Numbers 30:2-36:13

23

30 1-5 pm —

Door2Door Name

Petition for Ave. O

24

ROSH CHODESH

AV

31 5:30 pm —

CBI Board of

Trustees Meeting

25

26

27

6:00-6:30 pm —

Sacred Silence

Meditation

28

5:30 pm—

TOT SHABBAT

5:30 pm —

Pre-service Oneg

6:00 pm —

Erev (Evening)

Shabbat Service

29

10:00 am —

Taste of Torah

Study

Devarim

Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22

RUMMAGE SALE ROUNDUP!

Now that the 2017 Rummage Sale is over,

CBI is accepting items for 2018, benefiting Youth Programs.

Donations Tax Deductible. Drop off at Temple.

Rabbi Out of Town & DT 2nd Session Shabbat Visit to GFC

Rabbi Out of Town

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August 2017

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

TISHA B’AV

2

8:00 am —

Run/Walk with

Rabbi

3

6:00-6:30 pm —

Sacred Silence

Meditation

4

5:30 pm —

Pre-service Oneg in

honor of Bat Mitz.

Rebekah Yellen

6:00 pm —

Erev (Evening)

Shabbat Service

5

10:00 am —

Shabbat Service as

Rebekah Yellen

becomes a Bat

Mitzvah w/lunch

Va-etchanan

Deut. 3:23-7:11

6

1-5 pm —

Meet at Temple for

Door-2-Door Name

Campaign 4 Ave. O

“Rabbi Cohen Ave”

7

8

5-8 pm —

Meet at Temple for

Door-2-Door Name

Campaign 4 Ave. O

“Rabbi Cohen Ave”

9

8:30 am —

GMA Meeting

10

6:00-6:30 pm —

Sacred Silence

Meditation

11

6:00 pm —

Family Shabbat

Dinner and Service

with new ISJL Ed

Fellow

12

10 am —

Torah Study with

ISJL Ed Fellow

Eikev

Deut. 7:12-11:25

13

10 am - 4 pm

Religious School

TEACHER

In-Service

14

15

6:00 pm –

CBI Movie &

Dinner Night

Movie:

“Keep Quiet”

16

8:00 am —

Run/Walk with

Rabbi

17

6:00-6:30 pm —

Sacred Silence

Meditation

18

5:30 pm —

Pre-service Oneg

6:00 pm —

Erev Shabbat

19

10:00 am —

Taste of Torah

Study

R’eih

Deut. 11:26-16:17

20

10 am - 3 pm

Religious School

MADRICHIM

In-Service

Time TBD

Sisterhood Kick-Off

Event

21

22

23

8:00 am —

Run/Walk with

Rabbi

ROSH CHODESH

ELUL

24

6:00-6:30 pm —

Sacred Silence

Meditation

25

5:30 pm—

TOT SHABBAT

5:30 pm —

Pre-service Oneg

6:00 pm —

Erev (Evening)

Shabbat Service

26

10:00 am —

Taste of Torah

Study

Shoftim

Deut. 16:18-21:9

27

11 am - 2 pm

CBI Back-to-

Religious-School

Party

28

5:30 pm —

CBI Board of

Trustees Meeting

29

30

8:00 am —

Run/Walk with

Rabbi

31

6:00-6:30 pm —

Sacred Silence

Meditation

RUMMAGE SALE ROUNDUP!

Now that the 2017 Rummage Sale is over,

CBI is accepting items for 2018, benefiting Youth Programs.

Donations Tax Deductible. Drop off at Temple.

DT on Vacation until 06 August 2017

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We understand that families are dynamic forces, always in various states of change. For going through these transitions of

life, your congregational family of CBI offers you a heartfelt yasher koach (may you continue forward with strength).

As members of your extended family, we ask that you keep us informed of the various simchas (joys: births, achievements,

honors, etc.) as well as tzurus (heartache: challenges, illness, death of loved ones, etc.) in your lives, so that we may have

the opportunity to be there for you.

Days of Special Significance:

Let us reach out and connect as family.

July Birthdays July Anniversaries

Barbara & Frank Crews –– 2

Victor & Julie Atun –– 5

Joel & Vicki Cohen –– 7

Samantha & Jeffrey Suhler –– 9

Brandie & Andy Kessler –– 17

BJ & Buddy Herz –– 28

Janice & Miles Reich –– 30

Loren & Benjy Shabot –– 30

Marilyn Soloway –– 1

Caleb Shabot — 2

Kim Mytelka — 3

Betty Babendure –– 3

Jennifer Hart — 3

Richard Krumholz –– 3

Richard Pullman –– 3

Melvyn Tarman — 5

Arlene Levine — 6

DT Panter –– 6

Victor Atun –– 7

David Odle — 8

Sidney Croft –– 8

Marla Kenney –– 8

Scott Weaver — 9

Daniel Hart –– 13

Gerald Pollack –– 13

Miles Reich — 14

Dana Buschmann — 14

Greyson Betts — 14

Joey Hurst — 15

Marlene Rubin –– 16

Miriam Selig — 22

Buddy Herz — 22

Marsha Rappaport –– 23

Sandy Rubin — 26

Maralyn Hershman — 27

Harry Wallfisch — 27

Amy Gaido –– 28

Tammy Shinder –– 28

Lynn Alperin — 29

Michael Schuman –– 29

Nicole Levy –– 31

ברוכים הבאיםA Blessed Welcome to …

Jacki Hart Neilsen & Family

“Your presence is a gift

to the CBI Family today and

to the CBI Family of tomorrow.”

Mazel tov to

Zeeyon Walker

who became “Z-Mama” as of 03

June 2017 with the birth of her

grandson MAAHSEIAH JAMES

WALKER! Mazel tov to her and her

family!

Special Mazel Tov

New CBI Congregants

Mazel tov to

Vicky Cohen

who officially became a United

States citizen on Wednesday, 21

June 2017! May your inclusion in

the citizenry of the U.S. make us

and our shared country ever better!

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Yahrzeits

זכרונם לברכה.May their memories endure — through us — as blessings to others.

14 Victor Reiswerg

15 Pauline Pincus

Louise Jacobson

Ethel Ginsberg

Jennie Leitner

Abe Goldberg

Anna Nevelow

Sidney Safirstein

Paul Cooper

Susan Brody

16 Arthur Singer

Mickey Waxman

17 Flora Levy

A. Lionel Selig

Nathan Wallfisch

Julius Cohn

18 Isaac Israch

Edward Wechsler

19 Hyman Block

Fernande Kenney

Leon Block

Mollie Feinstein

Marc Reiswerg

20 Charlene Oshman

Harry Schreiber

Mollie Pryzant

George Altgelt

Mose Krafcheck

Israel Goldberg

21 Hyman Jacobs

Saul Levy

Blanche Raphael

22 Lewis Greenelsh

Bertha Epstein

Judy Friedman

Benjamin Marcus

23 Al Goldsmith

Sara Dublin

Joe Schwartz

John Blackwell

Max Hurwitz

Leonore Krow

Helen Reiswerg

Fannie Adoue

24 Emanuel Windsor

Henry Aronsfeld

Abe Berger

Marcus Benjamin

Joe Robinson

In addition to honoring your loved one’s memory through a thoughtful and lasting gift to CBI and its mission, we —

as your extended family — encourage you to attend the Erev (Evening) Shabbat Service immediately following the

anniversary of your loved one’s death. During the Friday night’s service, which starts at 6:00 pm, your loved one’s

name will be recited for a blessing prior to the communal recitation of the Kaddish Yatom (the Mourner’s Kaddish).

1 Max Fargotstein

Ella Mae Law

Bessie Burman

Francis Cantini

Richard Landman

Israel Sigel

Alex Cauldwell

Ella Latzes

Mona Rubenstein

2 Jacob Ginsberg

Curtis Tatar

Shirley Freed

Louis Herstein

3 Ethel Fargotstein

4 Marcus Haliczer

Ethel Brotman

Lillian Kay

5 Alfred Heidenheimer

6 Emil Kahn

Harry Colman

Max Stein

Frances Lynch

7 Glenda Scott

Ray Schornstein

8 Roger Martinelli

A E Minyard

Alfred Deutsch

Tina Clark

Morris Green

Richard Holmes

9 Cecil Johnson

Betty Good

10 Jack Isaacs

Gertrude Baron

Anne Seibel

Leon Salzman

11 Louis Jacobson

Harry Cohen

Lillie Rosen

Ida Lee Kahn

12 Charles Ducoff

Leon Kahn

David M. Goldhirsh

Pearl Waag

Bertha Epstein

Esther Ginsberg

Jack Katz

13 William Cohn

Ruth Klein

25 Leon Suttner

Ethel Nierman

Helen Bromberg

William Bogus

Sam Rosenbloom

Shirley Ozon

Herman Heyman

26 Jane Perott

Israel Hanovice

Clarisse Selig

Josef Beerman

27 Mamie Veaner

Fannie Adoue

Max Levine

Harry Rosenbloom

28 Mary Solomon

29 Laura C. Walker

Freda Walker

Margaret Wellens

Ruth Goldstein

Paul Kraft

30 Frances Stein

Lewis Sakowitz

Celia Cohen

Aleck Sakowitz

Celia Kauffman

31 I.H. Kempner

Harry Kessler

Julia Roberts

To Keep in Mind & Heart:

Don’t wait for the last minute.

Be prepared.

To secure burial plots

please be in touch with our:

CBI Cemetery Chair

Robert Goldhirsh

[email protected] / 409.392.7005

or

CBI Admin. Director

Melissa Anderson

[email protected] / 409.765.5796

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GENERAL FUND

Marci and Mark Kellner Underwriting the 150th Anniversary Concert

Shrub and Peaches Kempner Underwriting the 150th Anniversary Concert

BJ and Buddy Herz Underwriting the 150th Anniversary Concert

Susan Bonnefond Sponsoring 150th Anniversary Concert

Pamela Zenick Sponsoring 150th Anniversary Concert

Marilyn Marx Sponsoring 150th Anniversary Concert

Bromberg Trust In honor of 150th Anniversary Campaign

Mike Warren Sponsoring 150th Anniversary Concert

Gilda and Warren Sprung Sponsoring 150th Anniversary Concert

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

Beth Shalom Woodland’s Men’s Group In honor of Rabbi Klaven’s Jewish Gal. Tour

Carl and Judith Wechter In honor of Rabbi Klaven’s Jewish Gal. Tour

Sara Salzman In honor of Rabbi Klaven

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CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL — CONTRIBUTION FORM

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(personal name, family name, group name, or you can leave blank for anonymous recognition)

Enclosed is my contribution in the amount of $____________,

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Our Thoughtful Contributors:

Kol Yisrael arevim zeh b’zeh // All Jews are responsible for one another. (BT Shav. 39a)

Like

pieces

in

a

mosaic,

so

too

goes

the

individual

offerings

of

your

heart.

Whether

big

or

small,

every

piece

takes

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critical

place

in

fulfilling

the

beautiful

image

of

our

sacred

family

of

faith.

As my Uncle Ben taught: “With great power comes great responsibility.”

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CBI MISSION STATEMENT:

Congregation B’nai Israel is an inviting, intimate and inclusive community of faith, deeply dedicated to strengthening

Jewish identities and Jewish values in the greater Galveston Bay area. Through Reform Jewish study and prayer,

community engagement and cultural programs, our Congregation encourages and energizes the spiritual fulfillment of all

its members. As we strive to deepen the relationships within our Congregation, we actively reach out to widen our

connections with the greater community, sharing with them the beauty of our Jewish heritage: “pursuing justice, loving

mercy and walking humbly with God.” (Micah 6:8)

CBI CORE VALUES:

Communication: As an inviting, intimate, and inclusive community of faith, CBI values the voices of our individual

members, who wish to offer their perspectives and passions, their time and talents, their souls and support for the benefit

of enriching the entire Congregation, whether inside or outside the Temple.

Collaboration: More than our sacred place, wherein we assemble for meaningful programs, CBI values the thoughtful

interaction -- the collaboration -- of our people. From babies to bubbies, our community of faith consciously cultivates

transformative relationships meant to inspire communal and personal direction and action.

Innovation: Through our respectful communication and intentional collaboration, CBI fosters and values a spirit of

innovation within the lives of our individual members as well as the Galveston community at large. Infusing a sense of

renewal in tradition is how we – at Congregation B’nai Israel – make our world a healthier place to reside.

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