Congregation Beth Israel - Houston, TX

02/22/2026

The stars shined brightly at Broadway Family Shabbat! Rabbi Sam Rheins, along with David Scott and Michael Mason, led a musical Shabbat service, combining prayer and some of the most beloved show tunes from hit Broadway productions. Joining them on the Family Shabbat bimah were a few of the The Miriam Browning Jewish Learning Center’s most talented madrichim, who made the evening more special by singing songs from their favorite plays. We hope to see you for our final Family Shabbat of the year on April 10.

02/19/2026

The deadline for the 2026 Lyon Cohen Merit Scholarship is quickly approaching!

Apply today: https://beth-israel.shulcloud.com/form/2026LCMS.html

Calling all undergraduate and graduate students—applications are now open for the 2026 Lyon Cohen Merit Scholarship!

Awarded annually, this $5,000 scholarship is given to a member or family member of Congregation Beth Israel who leads with Jewish values and is passionate about ethics, community, and making a meaningful impact.

Don't wait! The application deadline is Sunday, March 1. Click here to apply: https://beth-israel.shulcloud.com/form/2026LCMS.html

02/05/2026

A glimpse of Saturday night ✨🎶

On January 31, Congregation Beth Israel welcomed world-renowned Israeli vocal group Kol Esperanza for an evening that was deeply meaningful, inspiring, and electric. Led by award-winning composer and conductor Maestro Tomer Adaddi, and joined by an orchestra of 25 professional Houston musicians, Kol Esperanza wove together music across genres and languages with powerful personal stories and reflections on Israel’s journey and strength since October 7.

We are profoundly grateful to The Carrolyn Fleishman Fund for underwriting this extraordinary performance, and to the entire Fleishman Family for their unwavering support. It was a night our community will never forget.

Photography by HAGIT BIBI Photography

02/04/2026

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02/03/2026

Calling all undergraduate and graduate students—applications are now open for the 2026 Lyon Cohen Merit Scholarship!

Awarded annually, this $5,000 scholarship is given to a member or family member of Congregation Beth Israel who leads with Jewish values and is passionate about ethics, community, and making a meaningful impact.

Don't wait! The application deadline is Sunday, March 1. Click here to apply: https://beth-israel.shulcloud.com/form/2026LCMS.html

01/14/2026

The sun was shining Saturday, but it was snowy inside for our Welcome to Winter Family Havdalah! Cantor Kenneth Feibush and Michael Mason led us in a fun song session and meaningful Havdalah service, and after we played in the snow, had snowball fights, and feasted on our favorite winter-themed snacks! We look forward to seeing you February 20 for Family Shabbat!

12/26/2025

Congregation Beth Israel members spent Christmas Day volunteering for Houston’s Ronald McDonald House. After raising $5000 in donations to cover food, more than 600 holiday meals were served to families staying in the Holcombe House.

11/05/2025

H-Town Jews, our young Jewish professionals group led by Rabbi Sam Rheins, is hosting a Thanksgiving-themed Shabbat Dinner for Jewish 20s and 30s on Friday, November 21!

Get all the details and RSVP at https://beth-israel.shulcloud.com/event/HTJshabbat

10/31/2025

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10/27/2025

This Thursday, October 30, our Social Justice Committee invites you to participate in Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism's "Stopping Organized School Prayer" kickoff event at 7 PM via Zoom.

This school year, Texas school boards will debate SB 11, a bill that would permit organized prayer in public schools during the instructional day. This legislation undermines the fundamental Jewish values of religious freedom and the separation of church and state—principles that ensure every student can learn, belong, and practice their faith without government influence.

Join RAC-TX to learn more about SB 11, connect with partners across the state, and discover meaningful ways to advocate for students’ rights and uphold our shared values.

REGISTER: Scan the QR code below or visit https://urj.tfaforms.net/901?id=701UG00000TyUc1

10/16/2025

On Tuesday, October 28, we invite you to a Climate Justice Symposium co-sponsored by our Social Justice and Adult Education Committees. Featuring a panel of experts from our local universities, this program will explore the policy implications of climate change and offer solutions to combat the growing climate crisis.

Learn more and register: tinyurl.com/climate-justice-htx

10/15/2025

What better way to celebrate Sukkot?!

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