Upcoming Events
Announcing our 2023-2024 Digital Program Guide
2023/5784 High Holy Days Information
The Women of Beth Israel Fall Baking Night
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
12 Tishrei 5783
Tot Shabbat
Saturday, September 30, 2023
15 Tishrei 5783
Sacred Aging: A Celebration of Life
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
18 Tishrei 5784
Rabbi Lyon’s Blog
In the New Year 5784
On Rosh Hashanah, we’ll greet each other with wishes for a Happy New Year. It’s a time filled with hopeful expectations that a new...
You Are SO Going To Like This
At the end of a long day, I watched “You Are SO Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah,” the new movie starring Adam Sandler, Idina Menzel, among...
An Ethical Will
During this month of Elul, leading up to the High Holy Days, which begin on the first day of Tishrei, thus the New Year, we read from the...
Worship Schedule
Evening Shabbat Services
Fridays @ 6:30 pm
Beth Israel
Shabbat Morning Minyan
Saturdays @ 8:30 am
Beth Israel
Torah Study
Saturdays @ 9:45 am
Beth Israel
Jewish life is relevant, modern, and joyful in Houston at Congregation Beth Israel
An active and vibrant Reform Jewish Congregation, Beth Israel is built on a rich legacy of more than 160 years in Houston and Texas. We welcome all, strive to be inclusive, and meet the needs of our diverse congregational family, Jewish and non-Jewish family members alike. At Beth Israel, you can feel at home and inspired to explore and find the joys of Jewish learning and living every day, wherever you are on your path. With over 1,600 member households, Congregation Beth Israel is large enough to provide extraordinary opportunities and small enough to care very deeply about each of our families.
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We welcome you to Congregation Beth Israel and invite you to join us at any of our many upcoming events to learn more about our congregational family. It is our hope that you’ll explore our community and feel comfortable to call us, ask us questions, and inquire about participation. We encourage you to come see for yourselves. Stop by for a visit, join us at one of our services, or try out any of our many diverse activities, no matter what your age or interests.
Building a Community with Congregation Beth Israel
Congregation Beth Israel is fortunate enough to have members with many different strengths and experiences. Our well-established congregation is open to all who wish to join our Houston reform Jewish Synagogue, and we value building the spiritual growth of our community. We hope to help both members and non-members alike through ample means of support, fellowship, and volunteer opportunities.
Become a Member OR Have any Questions?
Are you interested in joining a Reform Jewish congregation? We welcome you to attend one of many events, religious services, and classes. We also provide programs, activities, and other opportunities for all ages and interests. Through Congregation Beth Israel, you can Find your niche and build meaningful, lasting relationships. Contact one of our staff members today.