South Carolina legislation · 126th General Assembly
South Carolina S1144: Congregation Beth Israel
Status: Passed both chambers, April 28, 2026
What the bill says
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 annivers.
From the introduced text, April 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, …