Welcome!

Temple B’nai Israel, chartered in 1868, is the oldest Reform congregation in Texas and Galveston is the oldest extant Jewish community in the State. Housed in a modern building on Avenue O, the Temple’s third home, includes a full serving kitchen, an endowed adult library with computer/internet availability, a children’s library, a 70 seat chapel, a 250 seat sanctuary, and a social hall that allows up to 750 additional seating. Read more about the Temple's history and services. Visitors are welcomed and future members are especially welcomed! If you have any questions how to join us, please call at 409-765-5796 or email at tbisrael@sbcglobal.net.