Congregation Beth Israel

2025-2026 Bill 1144: Congregation Beth Israel - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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S. 1144
STATUS INFORMATION
Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Senator Elliott
Document Path: SR-0606KM-VC26.docx
Introduced in the Senate on April 23, 2026
Introduced in the House on April 28, 2026
Adopted by the General Assembly on April 28, 2026
Summary: Congregation Beth Israel
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

Date

Body

Action Description with journal page number

4/23/2026

Senate

Introduced, adopted, sent to House (
Senate Journal-page 3
)

4/28/2026

House

Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence (
House Journal-page 13
)

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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
04/23/2026

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.

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

W
hereas, 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

W
hereas, 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

W
hereas, 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

W
hereas, 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

W
hereas, 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,

B
e it resolved by the
Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

T
hat 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.

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

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