Congregation Beth Jacob (Galveston, Texas)
| Congregation Beth Jacob | |
|---|---|
Hebrew: בית יעקב | |
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 |
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. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2024.
The congregation is small and active in the Galveston community. It is currently led Rabbi Todd Doctor. Rabbi Jimmy Kessler, of Congregation B'nai Israel, a local Reform synagogue, previously assisted the congregation with religious functions such as marriages and funerals.