Preparing for 2025/5786 High Holy Days
Guest Entries
To obtain guest entries for our 2025/5786 High Holy Days services, click here. Please note: The deadline to purchase guest entries to be mailed has passed. All guest entries will be held at our Welcome Table to be picked up at High Holy Days services.
Babysitting
To request childcare during Rosh Hashanah and/or Yom Kippur services, click here. Please note: Babysitting reservations are required; we do not accept walk-ins.
Upcoming Events
"NOAH: A Future of Hope" Exhibit Opening & Reception
Thursday, September 18
25 Elul 5785
H-Town Jews Presents Sushi in the Sukkah
Thursday, October 9
17 Tishrei 5786
Einat Wilf
Tuesday, October 21
29 Tishrei 5786
Rabbi Lyon’s Blog
When Our Hearts are Moved
When our hearts are moved we’re inclined to do so much. It’s just as our Torah portion opens in Exodus 25, “Tell the Israelite people to...
It’s a Redeemable World After All
In Ecclesiastes, or Kohelet, in Hebrew, we learn, “There is nothing new under the sun” (Eccl. 1:9). It’s not a complacent statement nor an...
Bring Them All Home
This week’s Torah portion is “Yitro,” or Jethro. This is the portion that includes the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20; but in Exodus 18,...
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 170 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 1,500 member households, Congregation Beth Israel is large enough to provide extraordinary opportunities and small enough to care very deeply about each of our families.
Connect with our Clergy
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.