| Congregation Beth Jacob | |
|---|---|
Hebrew: בית יעקב | |
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Temple_Beth_Jacob_Galveston.jpg) Beth Jacob Synagogue | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Conservative Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
| Leadership | Rabbi Todd Doctor |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 2401 Avenue K, Galveston, Galveston Island, Texas |
| Country | United States |
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Relief_map_of_Texas.png)  Location in Texas | |
| Administration | United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism |
| Geographic coordinates | 29°17′55″N 94°47′34″W / 29.2986°N 94.7929°W |
| Architecture | |
| Date established |
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| Completed |
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| Capacity | 232 worshippers |
| Website | |
| galvestonshul | |
Congregation Beth Jacob (Hebrew: בית יעקב) is a Conservative Jewish synagogue located at 2401 Avenue K, Galveston, on Galveston Island, Texas, in the United States. The present synagogue was built by Austrian, Russian and Hungarian immigrants in 1931.[1] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2024.[2]
The congregation is small and active in the Galveston community.[citation needed] It is currently led Rabbi Todd Doctor.[3][4][5] Rabbi Jimmy Kessler, of Congregation B'nai Israel, a local Reform synagogue, previously assisted the congregation with religious functions such as marriages and funerals.
- ^ Cousins, Rick (August 6, 2005). "Congregation Beth Jacob is back in business". Galveston County Daily News. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ "WEEKLY LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON PROPERTIES: 1/2/2024 THROUGH 1/4/2024". National Park Service. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ Duke, Michael C. "Beth Jacob charts a recovery". Houston Jewish Herald-Voice. Retrieved December 25, 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Houston Jewish Voice Newspaper[permanent dead link]
- ^ Cousins, Rick (August 6, 2005). "Hanukkah begins at sundown today". Galveston County Daily News. Retrieved December 25, 2009.