| Temple Beth-El | |
|---|---|
| Basic information | |
| Location | San Antonio, Texas |
| Geographic coordinates | 29.44867 & -98.49783 |
| Affiliation | Reform Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Active |
| Website | http://www.beth-elsa.org |
| Architectural description | |
| Architect(s) | Simon and Senter |
| Direction of façade | East |
| Completed | 1927 |
| Construction cost | $90,510 USD |
| Specifications | |
Temple Beth-El is a synagogue located in San Antonio, Texas. Originally founded in 1874, it is the oldest synagogue in South Texas. The current temple at the corner of Belknap and W. Ashby, just north of San Antonio Community College. Temple Beth-El is a Reform Jewish congregation, and a founding member of the Union for Reform Judaism.[1] Known as one of San Antonio's more contemporary places of worship, Temple Beth-El is very open in their support of the Jewish and LGBT community.[1] The current Senior Rabbi is Barry Block. Rabbi Samuel M. Stahl led the Temple until his retirement in 2003.
A photo of Temple Beth-El's 1904 building can be seen at http://www.nmajh.org/exhibitions/postcards/images/58.jpg
