For over three-quarters of a century, Congregation Beth Jacob has provided the only Conservative Jewish presence on Galveston Island. Our beautiful original, historical landmarked building is home to an egalitarian, volunteer-run congregation where both men and women assist in services, read Torah, serve as officers, and participate in all aspects of synagogue life. Our location enables us to incorporate ocean and beach sunrises and sunsets in our special programming.

While it is easy to call Hurricane Ike a disaster – Congregation Beth Jacob is experiencing exciting new opportunities, focusing on the “Blessings” in life. As a result of the storm, we are determined to rebuild and re-envision our future here on the island.

We have been amazed by the support and generosity that both our Jewish and non-Jewish Gulf Coast community and beyond has provided. With their support, we are approaching our recovery and rebuilding strategy with many new missions:

1. To renovate our classroom wing into an overnight seaside retreat for youth groups, adult groups and families.
2. To offer a destination location for Life-cycle events.
3. Partner with local and national organizations to promote environmental issues.
4. To become an Educational Institution, serving the needs of Jews and non-Jews across the country.
5. To transform a section of our building in to an education Texas Jewish History Exhibit, offering an in-depth look into the Jewish migration into the port of Galveston.

We welcome Islanders and visitors to come take a look, stay and participate in our services and consider becoming part of our extended Gulf-Coast Jewish community.

PLEASE INCLUDE OUR SITE IN YOUR “FAVORITES” AND VISIT US OFTEN,
EVEN IF ONLY IN THE VIRTUAL WORLD, AND BECOME A PART OF OUR FAMILY
AS WE TURN OUR VISIONS INTO A REALITY!