Congregation Beth Israel, Austin Employee Directory
Religious InstitutionsTexas, United States11-50 Employees
The Congregation Beth Israel in Austin, Texas operates as a Jewish religious institution serving the local community. Shabbat services are marked by joyful melodies and instrumental accompaniment led by a cantorial soloist, and the congregation runs a well-regarded Child Development Center and Preschool. The community has a history of inclusion and pioneering leadership, including being the first in Austin to have a female rabbi and a female cantor, as well as a gay rabbi and cantor. It supports diverse groups such as Ga'avah, an LGBTQ+ group, and welcomes interfaith families, with about a third of members identifying as part of an interfaith household. It also operates Open Door Shabbat, a sensory-friendly service for all abilities, and engages in anti-racist and social-justice initiatives like MLK Weekend and Chavuraction Circles.