Livestream.com Follow Live From Houston, It's Beth Israel's profile on Livestream for updates on live events. Find out more about ShulCloud, Congregation Beth Israel (5600 N. Braeswood). Congregation Beth Israel of Houston, the oldest Jewish congregation in Texas, was founded in Houston in 1854. 1.4K likes. Quick links. [1], In 1943 Temple Beth Israel announced that people who espoused Zionist ideals were not allowed to be members, so Emanu-El was formed by people who disagreed with the decision. Don’t miss this day to celebrate being Jewish! An active & vibrant Reform Jewish Congregation, Beth Israel is built on a legacy of more than 160 years in Houston and Texas. [4][5] Originally it was considered to be a part of the Third Ward. It details upcoming events, worship information, and other special news! In 1908 the congregation moved into a new temple at Crawford at Lamar Street, in an area that was a Jewish community. Since 1995, the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston has brought together Jews from all denominations to one place at one time each year to learn, shop, schmooze, nosh, sing, and play together. Classes Led by Members of the Extended Emanu El Family. Library; become a member; Rabbi Lyon’s Blog; Faq; directions RSVP for our upcoming events! Click the dates below for more information and to RSVP. The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston’s annual Yom Limmud will take place at Congregation Beth Israel, located at 5600 N. Braeswood. Brotherhood Jeopardy. Member Terms, ©2020 All rights reserved. It operates the Shlenker School. Houston's really good idea Bus tour celebrates communities that forged a city. As of 1967 Beth Israel accepts people with Zionist beliefs. Livestream is now Vimeo; Careers; Blog; Contact; Products. 4 Shabbat Worship Services. Online registration is available on the Federation website at houstonjewish.org/yomlimmud. [10][11] HISD began using that building—at first—as an annex for San Jacinto High School since the school's population was increasing. [8], The Moderne style, 1924-built Austin Street building, designed by congregant Joseph Finger, was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1984 and was awarded Recorded Texas Historical Landmark status in 2009. The former temple building on Austin Street became the first home of Houston's High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and was renamed the Ruth Denney Theatre. [12], Rabbi David Lyon currently presides over the congregation of Beth Israel. In 1874 the congregation voted to change their affiliation to Reform Judaism, sparking the foundation of Congregation Adath Yeshurun, now known as Congregation Beth Yeshurun. The current synagogue facility has been expanded since its initial construction in order to house a Jewish school.[14]. Beth Israel's Franklin Avenue Temple building was completed in 1874. Every voice, every vote! About. Let’s help Congregation Beth Israel achieve this goal among our congregants. [15], Coordinates: 29°40′37″N 95°29′16″W / 29.6769°N 95.4879°W / 29.6769; -95.4879, Congregation Beth Israel (Houston) (the United States), Jewish primary and secondary schools in the United States, Anne Nathan Cohen, The Centenary History of Congregation Beth Israel of Houston (Houston, 1954). "Houston." 2 Talmud Study. Watch ; Services. Congregation Beth Israel - Houston, TX, Houston, TX. Questions? 5600 North Braeswood Blvd Houston, TX 77096. Congregation Beth Israel, 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78756 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. , Friday 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Click the dates below for more information and to RSVP. Thank you in advance for your response, which helps us plan for food, supplies, and more. The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston’s annual Yom Limmud will take place at Congregation Beth Israel, located at 5600 N. Braeswood. 3 A Special Selichot Teen Program. Community Events Temporary 2020-09-09T13:16:37-07:00 Abayudaya Unity Concert Make a donation today for urgent food relief to all the Abayudaya communities in Uganda and Kenya