South Carolina S 1144: Congregation Beth Israel

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2025-2026 Bill 1144 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 23, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 1144

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A concurrent RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE Congregation Beth Israel UPON THE 
OCCASION OF ITS one hundred tenth ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND the synagogue FOR 
ITS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE greenville COMMUNITY AND THE PEOPLE 
AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina General Assembly are pleased to recognize Congregation Beth 
Israel as it celebrates this important milestone; and

Whereas, Congregation 
Beth Israel, a conservative synagogue that serves the Greenville Jewish 
community, was founded in 1916 and will celebrate their one hundred tenth 
anniversary on June 17, 2026. The congregation celebrates their Judaism with 
inviting, vibrant, and inclusive programs and services; and

Whereas, the 
congregation is dedicated to the principles of Conservative Judaism and to the 
concept of K'lal Yisrael- the togetherness of the People Israel. They strive to 
meld Jewish Tradition and modern life and innovation with the ancient wisdom 
and practice of their ancestors; and

Whereas, Congregation 
Beth Israel strives to provide for their congregational family at every stage 
of the Jewish life cycle, from baby naming to religious school and b'nai 
mitzvah training, through interactive services and adult education programming; 
and

Whereas, the 
congregation embraces the idea of meeting people "where they are," offering a 
safe and encouraging environment regardless of age, gender, socio-economic 
status, race, level of education, family structure, interfaith union, or sexual 
identification and orientation. All who seek are invited to find their voice in 
prayer and thankfulness for the blessings of life; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina General Assembly greatly appreciate the dedication and 
commitment of Congregation Beth Israel to serving the people and the State of 
South Carolina. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the 
Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the 
South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, congratulate Congregation 
Beth Israel upon the occasion of its one hundred tenth anniversary and commend the 
congregation for its many years of dedicated service to the Greenville community 
and the people and the State of South Carolina.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Rabbi Sharon Cohen.

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