DECEMBER

Friday, December 5 Shabbat Service

7:30 pm Saturday, December 6

Shabbat Service 9:00am

Friday, December 12 Shabbat Reform Service

Shabbat Traditional Service (Racusin Chapel) 7:30 pm

Saturday, December 13 Shabbat Service

9:00am

Friday, December 19 Family Shabbat Service

6:00 pm Followed by Family Dinner

Saturday, December 20 Shabbat Service

9:00am

Friday, December 26 Shabbat Service

7:30 pm Saturday, December 27

Shabbat Service 9:00am

Friday, January 2 Shabbat Service

7:30 pm Saturday, January 3

Shabbat Service 9:00am

CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL

“A Family of Families” DECEMBER 2008

Torah Study Saturdays @ 11:00am

Please come and join us.

CALENDAR OF RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Dear Friends: February 2009 will mark the two hundredth anniversary of the birthday of America’s first

“Jewish” President. A Jewish president, you say? We’ve never had a Jewish president! Well, maybe not officially, but Avraham Lincoln cer-tainly had a Jewish first name. My grandmother qvelled when she heard that; she thought he was a Jew. In many respects, Lincoln manifested traits which we have come to think of as quintessentially Jew-ish. You all know the image of him sprawled out on his tummy in front of a roaring fire, scratching out his lessons on a board with a piece of charcoal. The love of learning that we connect with Jewish life was very much a continuing part of Lincoln’s life. That alone ought to qualify him as an honor-ary Jew. A second trait in Lincoln’s life was an internal imperative to do what is right, regardless of the political and emotional costs. America in the 1860s was a nation torn by various hatreds and sectional issues, but one characteristic was com-mon to both North and South: people were in-tensely suspicious of the increasing Jewish popu-lation of the country. To be sure, there were very few overt incidents of anti-Semitism; but a very large percentage of the population were captives of age-old prejudices that had been imported from Europe by their parents or by themselves. In 1862, as the Army of the Tennessee under General Ulysses Grant swept south from Ken-tucky into Tennessee and then northern Missis-sippi, contraband trading was widespread. Judeo-phobes in Grant’s headquarters blamed Jewish profiteers. Accordingly, Grant issued General Order #11 which banished “Jews as a class” from the region and gave them only a very few days to depart from the occupied area. It is altogether likely that some Jews were involved in this illegal trade, but the blanket and group-inclusive nature of the General Order qualifies it as an anti-Semitic act.

CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL 4402 Saratoga

Telephone-361.857.8181/Fax-361.857.8227 Email: congregation@bethisraelcc.com

Rabbi Kenneth Roseman Debbie Bustillo, Office Administrator

Susan Martin, Corpus Christi Community Religious School Administrator

President….……….….….…..… ..Andrew Lehrman First Vice President….……..…..……..Suzy Hilliard Second Vice President……....……. .Maury Wolfson Secretary .…......…....…......……………...Lois Blum Treasurer………….….....…..……….Juan Rodriquez Past President……………………………Rona Train Sisterhood Co-Presidents…..............Nedra Lockhart Jill Jacobs, Natalie Honigbaum Cofty President……..….....……...Meredith Hilliard Adult Education……….……………....David Jacobs Cemetery Co-Chairs.........Robert Adler, Carl Kuehn, Gary Blum and Leigh Sheinberg Ritual Committee Co-Chairs........Andrew Sheinberg and Joe Loon Program Coordinator……………… Meredith Ryan Membership Committee Chair...……...Susan Martin Social Action Committee Co-Chairs. ... Michelle Arevalo-Davila, Diana Stillman Dues Committee Co-Chairs..….….…..…Ann Engel and Leslie Kane Building Chair……………………...Maury Wolfson Grounds Chair…………………….Rikki Schmitchel Fine Arts....................Laurie Mintz and Ross Burney Security……….……...…………...….….Alan Yaffe Webmaster.…………………..…..…….Jack Widder

While Jewish merchants and traders were packing up to leave, a delegation of Jews from Paducah KY and Evansville IN headed upstream on the Ohio River to Cincinnati. From there, they took the newly-completed Baltimore & Ohio Railroad across the Ap-palachian Mountains, all the way to the nation’s capi-tol. When they arrived, their leader, Cesar Kaskel, got directions to the White House and led his intrepid band directly from the station to the President’s resi-dence. He banged on the door and demanded to see Mr. Lincoln. It’s inconceivable today, but in 1862 Kaskel and his comrades were admitted and given a short audience. They explained to a stunned Lincoln what GO #11 was about. The President immediately concluded that the order was improper and dictated a memo ordering it to be revoked at once. Kaskel and his supporters went home. Here we have but one example of Lincoln’s devotion to the cause of justice and right rather than expedi-ency. Politically, he could have made significant gains from appearing to dislike Jews; but he knew that this was wrong, and he would not do it. This was a stance that reminded Kaskel and reminds us of the prophets of biblical Israel who spoke God’s truth, re-gardless of consequence or cost to themselves. Finally, Lincoln recognized that it would be a disaster to allow the United States of America to split into two nations, one slave, one free. So, too, Jews, although for a different reason. Jews had come to these shores seeking the economic opportunities that had been de-nied them in Europe. Quickly, they understood that the chance to make a successful new life was en-hanced by American unity and would be diminished by sectional division. For Lincoln and for Jews, un-ion was paramount; division would be devastating. Coming from different directions, they shared an identical objective. I know Lincoln was not really Jewish, as much as I would like to adopt this Avraham as one of ours. But what he stood for and the way he conducted himself complemented Jewish values and goals in a marvel-ous fashion. In 2009, let’s celebrate this (arguably) greatest of all American presidents. After all, you wouldn’t want to disappoint my grandmother and tell her that he wasn’t Jewish, would you? Fondly, Kenneth D. Roseman, Rabbi

Thank You Food Fest Gift Shop Volunteers

Dee & Harriet Diaz Phyllis Rozen Elise Geller Mille Zalim

Clara Braslau - Chairperson Karma Lakin

PRESIDENT’S

MESSAGE

Dear Members of CBI,

Winter is fast approaching as we head into the Holidays. Food Fest was once again a great success thanks to the hard work of Sister-hood and all of you too numerous to mention who took time out to volunteer your time and efforts. Not only was Food Fest a financial success, it was also a very positive effect on the community who would not normally have the opportunity to share in our culture. On behalf of your Board of Trustees, I want to personally thank everyone involved and look for-ward to next year’s event. Rabbi Roseman’s weekend of events focus-ing on anti-Semitism was from all present well attended and received. Representatives from the Houston Chapter of the Anti-Defamation League presented very timely information as well as an-swered questions on a topic we all wish we wouldn’t have to talk about but which is still very much alive both here and abroad. If you have a subject or area you feel is worthy of being dis-cussed and of interest to the Congregation, we are always looking for suggestions that we can look into that can be offered as a weekend event. Early in December Rabbi Roseman will be out having knee surgery which has been long-coming. We all wish him a speedy recovery. He has made alternative plans in the event his ser-vices are needed, please advise Debbie at the of-fice if you need any assistance from him during this time. Finally Iris and I wish each and every-one a very Happy Hanukkah and New Year and hope it also brings you good health. Andy Lehrman President Congregation Beth Israel

Dear Parents and Grandparents, Please read about this Jewish event happening in CC. Research has proven that children who have a Jewish Camp experience, are astronomically more likely to remain affiliated with Jewish organizations and care about Israel throughout their lives. They are 70% more likely to marry within the Jewish faith and raise the next generation of Jewish chil-dren. Both my son and daughter (and I) at-tend(ed) Camp Young Judaea. Some of my best memories and oldest friendships are from CYJ. Please join Yael, Asst. Director, from Camp Young Judaea at 11:15 am on Sun-day, December 7th at Congregation Beth Israel in the big sanctuary to see a short film about CYJ and to ask any questions you may have about CYJ in Wimberley, TX. You won't regret this 40 minute time investment in the fu-tures of our children. Kids, parents, grandparents are welcomed to attend. Thanks, Roz Ferrell

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES

Sunday School

9:30 am December

7 & 14

Hebrew School 4:30 pm on Wednesdays

December 5, 10, & 17

Corpus Christi Community Religious School

Susan Martin, Director

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and that you were able to spend the holiday with

family and friends. We have so much to be thankful for in our beautiful city and our wonderful country. I’m thankful for my family and that I’m able to spend time with the children of our congregation. We have additions to our Religious School staff. Michael Lieber, a senior at A&M Corpus Christi from El Paso, is teaching He-brew to our sixth graders. Rikki Schmitchel is teaching second and third graders on Sunday in addition to her He-brew class on Wednesday. We’re thrilled to have them join our great staff. Yael from Camp Young Judea will be here on Sunday, December 7th, to tell our students all about camp in Wimberly. Parents are welcome. Sunday, December 14th, will be the last ses-sion before Winter Break. We will cele-brate Hanukkah on that day. Keep up the good work! Shalom! Susan

A Message from the Family Corner

Services on Friday, December 19, will be at 6:00 PM, followed by a fes-tive Hanukkah dinner. Everyone, people of all ages, are cordially and enthusiastically invited to join for the lighting of our Hanukkiyot, accompa-nied by the blessings and a couple of joyous seasonal songs. Bring your own Hanukkiah and candles; we’ll have a mass lighting just before we eat together. If you would like to help decorate or prepare the dinner, please contact me at 960-0698.

Shalom

Meredith Ryan

Program Coordinator

From the Jewish Community Council

The JCC Resale Shop needs your help!

Seasonal sweep out?

Clutter in your closets?

Donate your like-new or gently-used

items to the JCC.

Thanks for your help this season!

The Book Club

Meets on the Third Wednesday of the month

For Information: Jody Heymann 852-5480

Annual CJA Dinner & Dance Concert Fundraiser

Featuring: Newsboyz Limited Space

RSVP (361) 855-6239 ASAP but no later than Jan 10th Sunday, January 17th

6:30 PM Havdalah Followed by Dinner

7:30 PM Concert

Chanukah Fun at the JCC You’re invited to the Preschool Chanukah celebration!

Our morning will include crafts, songs, games, lots of lat-kes, and Shabbat celebration.

Friday, December 19th at 9:00 AM

Please join us in welcoming our new Director, Dianne Lee

with a Meet~n~Greet! Friday, December 5th

8:00 am – 9:00 am

Hanukkah Holiday Outing

Lunch & Movie (Dutch) Thursday, December 25th at 11:30 AM

China Garden Super Buffet 4101 SPID, between Everhart & Weber

We’ll meet and eat, and if you’re up for it, we’ll head over to Century 16 Theatre for a movie.

Come solo, bring a friend, or the whole family!

Movie Matinee Sunday Dec 14th at 3:00 PM

A Majority of One Starring Rosalind Russell & Alec Guinness A gentle love story about a Japanese businessman and widower, and a Brooklyn widow. But before a happy ending can ensue, they must learn again the lessons of tolerance, kindness and forgiveness.

JCC Art Auction Saturday, February 21st

7:00 PM Preview 8:00 PM Art Auction

Dessert and Live Auction!

45 Minutes to Freedom Wellness Workshop

*Do you feel as though you need MORE ENERGY?

*Do you question if you are PERFORMING at your best?

*Do you ever wonder if you are TRULY realizing your full health potential?

Join us for this informational and interactive workshop. Discover what makes your body work, what keeps it running and learn how you can live your best life!

This is 45 minutes that is sure to change your life! Join us for the 45 Minutes to Freedom Wellness Workshop

Tuesday, December 9th at 10:30 AM at the JCC

Family Wellness Chiropractic Center

Dr. Scott G. Walker

5315 Everhart #8, Corpus Christi, TX 78411

We welcome you and your guests!

ZUMBA Mondays & Wednesdays

6:30—7:30 PM

P E R P E T U A L YAHRZEITS

Sabbath of December 5, 2008 *Harold Robert Applebaum *Sergeant David Blair *Bruce Everett Bobys Rose Epstein *Israel Ferszt Juliette Goldsmith *Dave Greenberg *Nison Grossman *Leo Holtzman Jack Marks *Lillian Prashner *Richard Rocklin *Bertha Wadel Samuels Barbara Rita Shimansky *Rachel Simon *Kate Smith Susan Train Mike Wormser Sabbath of December 12, 2008 Irwin Bernstein *Helen Bornstein *Maurice Cohn *Grace Coin *Dorothy Greene *Jennie Hymans *Sam Isenberg Hattie Kaufman Mary Shapiro Levinson *Albert A. Lichtenstein, Sr. *Jann Leslie Miehl *Gilbert T. Morris *Max Orshanski *Lillian Racusin *Dr. Arthur Roscoe Philip Seldin *Jacob Solinger *Isaac Solka *Morris Stein

*Barry Waldman *Martha Wilson *Yehuda Zebaida Sabbath of December 19, 2008 Esther Applebaum *Flora Daum *Paul Gold *Harry Goltzman *Claire Haas Benjamin Heller *Bertha Liedeker *Fannie Passman *Louis Racusin Dr. Philip Rosenheim *Nate Shapiro *Tillie Sheinberg *Milton Silverman Bertha Train *Audrey Zane Sabbath of December 26, 2008 *Helen Alexander *Jacob Bein *Annette Davis *Sophie Wilma Dobrer *Jake Goldstein *Ella Deutsch Hausman *Aranka Kane *Simon Kanengieser *Harry Klein *Fan R. Klein *Ben Kolpack *Benjamin Laves *Louis Liedeker **Anna Maizel *Kay Mendlowitz *Jack Nebrat *David Lee Needleman *Leon Newman

*Jeanne Nisenson Joseph Primack *Rae Rosenberg *William Simpkins *David Solovey *Minna Susser *Anna Veenik Sabbath of January 2, 2008 Werner Buchmann *Dora Davis *Frank Davis *Anne S. Dawson *Rosa Drucker *Vivian Goodman Groner *Nasanel Grossman *Abe Heifetz *David Isenberg *Charles Karren *Jennie Karren *Milton Sidney Kovner *Sarah Kurzner Forrest Toby Levy *Fannie Maniloff Rosalyn Opinsky Horace Simon *Nathan Simon *Samuel Chitrit Skala *Scot Applebaum *Herbert Train

SPECIAL THANKS Congregation Beth Israel, the Board and the Rabbi all express great gratitude to Jill Jacobs, Rikki Schmitchel, Natalie Honigbaum, Dottie Heffler, Ann Engel, Debbie Bustillo and Rose Garza and all the other folks who worked so diligently to make our 2008 Food Fest such a marvelous success. Many, many members of the congregation (and even some non-members) pitched in to produce a tremen-dous event, and we are all very grateful.

As you celebrate the Festival of Lights

may your home be bright with happiness and love.

Social Action Committee "To offer and promote opportunities for CBI members to engage in Tikkun Olam."

CBI Community Garden Planning meeting Sunday December 7, 2008 10 a.m All who are interested in getting this project off the ground PLEASE come to this meeting. The success of this endeavor depends on a good core group of gardening enthusiasts, and volun-teers. It is time to start digging, preparing ground for planting in the Spring. My garden does better right now than in the blazing heat of summer. How about yours?

Fair Trade Coffee Conventionally traded coffee passes through many hands from the coffee bush to the cuppa joe you purchase... The farmer, the caretaker of the crop and the earth, receives a fraction of a penny for every dollar you spend. Consequently, small farm poverty, or plantation slavery is the

reality for a lot of coffee-growing; and slash and burn, single crop, chemical-intensive farm practices pre-vail, to save on costs. Fair Trade companies see the farmer as a partner in an enterprise meant to benefit the farming families, and the earth that they tend, while providing quality products to consumers. By guaranteeing above market prices for the coffee, and making available low interest loans, Fair Trade companies make viable small farms and co-ops that can provide for their families and communities, and can invest in sustainable agricul-tural practices: these partners enrich and protect the soil, increase biodiversity (coffee grows well in the shade of citrus trees or other canopy) cool the earth, and refrain from the use of harsh chemicals. Please try to purchase Fair Trade products whenever possible, for both Social Justice, and Ecological rea-sons. Equal Exchange Fair Trade organic coffee, tea and cocoa were sold at this year's Jewish Food Fest. We sold a lot, but there is still some left: Flavored drip grind coffee 12 oz.$10; Bright Day drip coffee 12 oz. $9; Sister's Blend coffee 16oz $10; Hot Cocoa Mix $8; Earl Grey Tea $4; Wild Rooibos (herbal) tea $6. Visit the Sisterhood Store and get some for the holidays!

Environmental Survey Some of you have returned your filled out Environmental Survey! There are a couple of days left to turn them in. We will tally the results and present them at the December 7th meeting (10 am). Please come and make suggestions for ways our congregation can take a lead in Environmental Tikkun Olam in Corpus Christi.

Recycling Be aware that CBI is recycling: paper in the offices, and aluminum and plastics 1&2 in the kitchen. Look for the green recycle bins!

DECEMBER LIBRARY NEWS

The Train Library Is Back In Business

New Volumes have been added, many from the stored boxes from B’nai Israel Synagogue. The shelves are filled with interesting material; of every category, including audio and video tapes. The library team will select a subject each month and present 6 to 10 corresponding books and display them on the library’s computer desk for easy browsing.

Chanukah

Lieberman, Judith Jewish Traditions, a Year of Food and Festivities Nathan, Joan Jewish Holiday Kitchen Soroskey, Marlene Fast and Festive Meals

Children And Young Adults (And Everybody Else!)

Schram, Penninah The Chanukah Blessing Leroy, Myron The Hanukkah of Great Uncle Otto Musleah, Rahel Sharing Blessings – Exploring the Spirit of Jewish Holidays Schnur, Steven The Tie Man’s Miracle – A Hanukkah Tale Pushker, Gloria Toby Belfer Never Had a Christmas Tree

Want to teach the little ones to become great Jewish cooks? Here is the starter course:

Rauchwerger, Lisa Chocolate Chip Challah, and other Twists on the Holidays Burstein, Chaya A First Jewish Holiday Cookbook

Come and browse and let the library team know if you enjoyed it. Happy Hanukkah

Helen and George Barron, Susan Thiem

The Congregation thanks you for the following contributions

YAHRZEIT DONATIONS In memory of

Helen Goodman Hattie Cohn Abrams by Irving & Marilyn Braslau by David & Ann Engel

Leon Rubin Hattie Cohn Abrams by Kenneth & Phyllis Roseman by David & Ann Engel

ADULT EDUCATION & MUSIC CEMETERY ENDOWMENT FUND Donation by In memory of

by George & Grace Kopf Joe Grand

by Ted & Edith Mason

NISENSON CHILDREN'S LIBRARY FUND GENERAL FUND In memory of Donation by

Betty Allen McCray A.I. Blum

Morris Liedeker, Sr. Herschel & Joyce Sheiness by Barbara Samuels and Sam Horner

AUDREY ZANE MEMORIAL SISTERHOOD

FUND HIGH HOLY DAY APPEAL in memory of Donation by

Sophie Rocklin Eva Brown

Milton Freedman David & Joan Jacobs by Cheryl Zane

ENDOWMENT FUND OFFENBERG LIBRARY FUND in memory of in memory of

Pat Gosuch Norma Hoffman

Jacob Zalim by A.I. Blum

by Millie Zalim

Don’t forget . .You can remember a friend or relative with a minimum contribution of $5.00 to one of our many funds. These funds sup-port camp scholarships, education, cemeteries, fine arts, library, and building improvements, to name a few. An acknowledgement card will

be sent to the honored person or family. Please make checks payable to CBI and specify the fund. Call the CBI office with any questions.

The Congregation thanks you for the following contributions

TRAIN LIBRARY FUND MITZVAH FUND

in memory of In honor of

Al Miller Bar Mitzvah of Henry Hausman

by Barbara & Jerry Silverman by Marc & Joyce Wormser

in memory of

TORAH COVER FUND Alan Levy

Donation by by Marc & Joyce Wormser

Jerry & Phyllis Rozen

DECEMBER

2008

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2 3 Sisterhood Meeting 5:30pm

4 5 Shabbat Service 7:30 pm

6 Shabbat Service 9:00 am Torah Study 11:00 am

7 Sunday School 9:30 am-12:00 pm

8 9 10 Hebrew School 4:30 pm-6:00 pm CBI Board Meeting 7:30 pm

11 12 Shabbat Service 7:30 pm

13 Shabbat Service 9:00 am Torah Study 11:00 am

14 Sunday School 9:30 am-12:00 pm

15 16

17 Hebrew School 4:30 pm-6:00 pm

18 19 Shabbat Service 6:00 pm Family Dinner

20 Shabbat Service 9:00 am Torah Study 11:00 am

21 NO SUNDAY SCHOOL WINTER BREAK HANUKKAH 1ST CANDLE

22 HANUKKAH 2ND CANDLE

23 HANUKKAH 3RD CANDLE

24 No Hebrew School HANUKKAH 4TH CANDLE

25 HANUKKAH 5TH CANDLE

26 Shabbat Service 7:30 pm HANUKKAH 6TH CANDLE

27 Shabbat Service 9:00 am Torah Study 11:00 am HANUKKAH 7TH CANDLE

28 NO SUNDAY SCHOOL WINTER BREAK HANUKKAH 8TH CANDLE

29

30

31 No Hebrew School

1

January 2009

2 Shabbat Service 7:30 pm

3 Shabbat Service 9:00 am Torah Study 11:00 am

4 NO SUNDAY SCHOOL WINTER BREAK

5 6 7 Hebrew School 4:30 pm-6:00 pm

8 9 Shabbat Service 7:30 pm

10 Shabbat Service 9:00 am Torah Study 11:00 am

*LL = Service by Lay Leader

Robin & Bill Adams Hilliard Family Sarah Noble

Chris & Robert Adler Natalie & Brian Honigbaum Jeri Osberg

George Baron David Jacobs Jean Reeves

Lois & Gary Blum Jill Jacobs Juan Rodriguez

Clara Braslau Shelly Jacobson Nancy Rogers

Fran Broadkey Dorothy Jessel Phyllis & Rabbi Roseman

Eva Brown Marci & Leslie Kane Phyllis Rozen

Moria Cain Jeri Kolpack Ryan Family

Kim Cohen Grace & George Kopf Howard Sadoskas

Harriet & Dee Diaz Chris & Carl Kuehn Jessica Schmitchel

Elisabeth Dill Kusin Family Rikki Schmitchel

Anne Eiseman Karma Lakin Barb & Chip Schwamb

Anne & David Engel Edy Laser Nina Shannon

Ferrell Family Miriam & Nelda Laska Sheinberg Family

Figueroa Family Iris & Andy Lehrman Toby Shor

Elise Geller Nedra Lockhart Laura Smith-Noe

Kelly & AC Gilmore David Loeb Carol & Jack Solovey

Leslie & Jason Green Leon Loeb Diana Stillman

Leslie & JJ Hart Evelyn Maltz Elizabeth & Jerry Susser

Laura & David Hausman Heleen Mange Jenn Susser

Dottie Heffler Susan Martin Pat & Sam Susser

Allan Herkimer Bobbie & Marvin Nebrat Mille Zalim

Hiatt Family Julia & Timothy Noble

On behalf of Congregation Beth Israel Sisterhood, we would like to thank the volunteers who made Jewish Food Festival Possible. We cooked, we baked, we shopped, we solicited, we organized, and we manned stations, but most importantly we spent time with each other as a community. Because of your dedication and support, Jewish Food Fest was incredibly successful. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

We tried our best to include everyone but sometimes mistakes happen. If we accidently left someone out we are deeply sorry.

Thank You for Your Sponsorship & Support Stripes

Karleen & Gary Kusin (Tent Sponsor) Phil & Clarice Wallock (Security Sponsor)

Iris & Andy Lehrman (Ticket Sponsor) Cookie & Gregg Silverman (Band Sponsor)

Laurie & Michael Mintz (Deli Sponsor) Toby Shor (Art Sponsor)

Elinor & Hyman Roosth, MD (Silent Auction Sponsor) Oshman Family (Raffle Sponsor)

Ann & David Engel (Gift Shop Sponsor) Pat & Sam Susser (Vintage Sponsor)

Dorothy Jessel (Sweet Shop Sponsor) Catherine & Sam Susser

Carol & Sammy Kins (Lodging)

Jill Jacobs Natalie Honigbaum

Pat Susser Julia Noble Jason Green

In addition, we thank those whose help and support made the event possible:

Debbie Bustillo

Rose Garza Ray Briones

Tommie & Crew Mike Trimyer

Fine Jewelry Outlet Eddie & Heleen Mange

The Adler Family The Castor Collection

Stripes Braslau's

Corpus Christi Athletic Club Ron Farrell, DDS Peter & Diane Weil

O'Gosh

Bobby Nebrat Susan Martin Robin Adams

Clara Braslau

A special thank you to those who chaired a part of Food Fest Rikki Schmitchel Meredith Ryan

Ann Engel Laura Smith-Noe

dear Dottie, Thank you for your many years of hard work and d ed i cat ion to sisterhood and our community. your cabbage rolls, brisket, and passion for cooking are famous. You will always be our Food Fest Queen.

We love you!

CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL 4402 SARATOGA CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78413

L’Dor VaDor Gift Shop is out in full force!

Come one come all. We need your support.

Request and special orders are welcomed! New gift items arriving daily.

Call Clara, she will be happy to meet with you if all possible anytime of day. HOURS

Monday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Wednesday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Sunday 9:30 am -12:00 pm

Call Clara Braslau @ 361-991-6798 with any special requests.