Congregation Beth Israel (Houston)
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For similarly named synagogues, see Beth Israel.
Congregation Beth Israel is a Reform Jewish congregation and synagogue located at 5600 North Braeswood Boulevard, in Houston, Texas, in the United States. The congregation, founded in 1854, is the oldest Jewish congregation in Texas; and it operates the Shlenker School.
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Congregation Beth Israel | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Reform Judaism |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
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Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | 5600 N. Braeswood Blvd., Houston, Texas 77096 |
Country | United States |
Location in Texas | |
Geographic coordinates | 29°40′37″N 95°29′16″W |
Architecture | |
Date established | 1854 (as a congregation) |
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Temple Beth Israel | |
Location | 3517 Austin St., Midtown Houston, Texas |
Coordinates | 29°44′14″N 95°22′30″W |
Built | 1924 – 1925 |
Architect | Finger, Joseph |
Architectural style | Streamline Moderne |
NRHP reference No. | 84001826 |
RTHL No. | 14339 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | March 1, 1984 |
Designated RTHL | 1974 |
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