2026 TJHS Winter Meeting Registration

January 16-18, 2026, Corpus Christi, TX

Congregation Beth Israel, Jewish Community Center, and USS Lexington

 

Springhill Suites 

4331 South Padre Drive, Corpus Christi, TX

Meeting Registration Forms

Deadline is Monday, January 5, 202

For late Meeting registration, email: president@txjhs.org

Springhill Suites Reservations 

Deadline is Monday, December 29, 2025

Or Call Direct at (361) 851-2000 

SCHEDULE of EVENTS

Friday, January 16, 2026

3:00–4:30 pm              Welcome & Registration, Springhill Suites, 4331 South Padre Dr., Corpus Christi, Texas

5:00 PM                         Meet in hotel lobby to carpool to Congregation Beth Israel, 4402 Saratoga Blvd

5:30–6:30 pm              Shabbat Dinner, Congregation Beth Israel

6:30–7:30 pm              Shabbat Services and Oneg, Congregation Beth Israel

8:45 PM                         Carpool returns to Springhill Suites

Saturday, January 17, 2026

9:15 am                         Meet in hotel lobby to carpool to Hebrew Rest Cemetery, 313 S. Brownlee Blvd

9:30–10:30 am            Tour of Hebrew Rest Cemetery with Elizabeth Susser and David Loeb

10:30 AM                      Carpool to Seaside Cemetery, 4357 Ocean Drive

10:45–11:30 am         Tour of Seaside Cemetery with Dr. Gary Blum

11:30 am                       Carpool to Jewish Community Center (JCC), 750 Everhart Road

11:45–2:30 pm           JCC Tour and Discussion on current activities with Jewish Federation of Corpus Christi with Norma Levens 

12:30–1:15 pm           Box Lunch at JCC

1:15–3:00 pm              Panel Discussion at JCC on Congregation Mergers in Corpus Christi with Davie Lou Solka, Dr. Gary Blum, Dr. Bryan Stone

3:15 pm                         Carpool returns to Springhill Suites

3:30–4:45 pm              Free time

4:45 pm                         Meet in hotel lobby to carpool to USS Lexington Museum on the Bay, 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd

5:30–9:15 pm              Aboard the USS Lexington (see note below)

    9:15 pm                         Carpool returns to Springhill Suite

    Sunday, January 18, 2026

    9:00 – 11:00 am         TJHS Board Meeting in Springhill Suites Meeting Room

    11:00 am                        Meeting Adjourned

    What to expect onboard the USS Lexington

    • Tours
    • Film on history in the Joe Jessel 3D Mega Theatre
    • Plated dinner onboard in Hanger Bay #2
    • Presentations: Chris Adler, Lynda Furgatch, and special guests with ties to the USS Lexington who will share memories of Joe Jessel

    Safety Notes for the USS Lexington

    • The Museum is a 30-minute drive from the hotel.
    • Two vans accommodating up to 30 people will be available for those who would like transportation.
    • Golf carts will be available to transport guests from the parking area to the ship.
    • Wear comfortable footwear (tennis shoes or flat shoes; women may prefer slacks/pants) as walkways are uneven aboard the USS Lexington.
    • If using stairs aboard USS Lexington are a problem, elevators are available.