Congregation Beth Israel - Houston, TX

06/01/2026

Moments captured throughout our congregational trip to Eastern Europe!

04/23/2026

04/21/2026

This Sunday, April 26, our Social Justice Committee is partnering with Be SMART for Kids to offer a 30-minute gun safety training for member families. This important program—led by Be SMART volunteers across the country—promotes responsible gun ownership to reduce deaths, injuries, and trauma among children and teens.

We hope you’ll join us for this impactful session: https://beth-israel.shulcloud.com/event/besmart

04/17/2026

A look at last night’s Lyon Cohen Symposium, “Houston’s Next Chapter: Ethical Challenges & Hard Choices.”

We are grateful to our distinguished panelists—The Honorable John Whitmire (Mayor John Whitmire ), Rabbi David Lyon, Ann B. Stern, Elena Marks—and moderator Phyllis Cohen for a thoughtful, candid conversation exploring issues ranging from mental health and homelessness to safety and affordability, along with other challenges facing our city.

This meaningful evening would not have been possible without the Lyon Cohen Symposium Steering Committee, chaired by Marcie Zlotnik, along with our Host Committee, Table Sponsors, and the hundreds of Congregation Beth Israel members, family, friends, community partners, and Houston residents who joined us.

04/10/2026

We are less than a week away from the 2026 Lyon Cohen Symposium! Join us as an exceptional panel dives into the ethical challenges shaping our city and the choices that will define what comes next. Whether you're passionate about policy, community, or the future of Houston, this is a conversation worth being part of.

Secure your spot: https://beth-israel.shulcloud.com/event/LCS2026

⚖️ Big questions. Real insights.

Join us on Thursday, April 16, for the 2026 Lyon Cohen Symposium, "Houston’s Next Chapter: Ethical Challenges & Hard Choices". This timely and thought-provoking event will feature a dynamic panel of speakers who will explore the complex ethical questions facing our city today, and the decisions that will define Houston's tomorrow.

This is a conversation you won’t want to miss!
Register here: https://beth-israel.shulcloud.com/event/LCS2026

04/03/2026

⚖️ Big questions. Real insights.

Join us on Thursday, April 16, for the 2026 Lyon Cohen Symposium, "Houston’s Next Chapter: Ethical Challenges & Hard Choices". This timely and thought-provoking event will feature a dynamic panel of speakers who will explore the complex ethical questions facing our city today, and the decisions that will define Houston's tomorrow.

This is a conversation you won’t want to miss!
Register here: https://beth-israel.shulcloud.com/event/LCS2026

03/23/2026

It was a beautiful weekend for a rodeo-themed Family Havdalah! Cantor Kenneth Feibush and Michael Mason led us in all our favorite songs and prayers. After, we galloped on hobby horses and rode the blow-up bulls while feasting on delicious snacks. Join us April 10 for our next Family Shabbat and May 9 for our final Family Havdalah of the year.

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