Beth-El History

Archives volunteers gather on Wednesdays in Beth-El’s library and Tuesdays at Ahavath Sholom. Join us as we plan exhibits, identify people and places in old photos, scan vintage pictures, pour over handwritten minutes, and organize materials from groups such as Hadassah, Jewish War Veterans, and B’nai B’rith.

Our archives was among the earliest partners contributing to UNT’s Portal to Texas History. We are a member of the Metroplex Archivists Association, the Society of Southwest Archivists, and TARO – Texas Archival Resources Online. Whether you are scholarly, artistic or both, we’ll find an important project to interest and challenge you.

• Read our brochure about our Hall of Remembrance
• Access our Finding Aids at TARO (Texas Archival Resources Online)
• American Jewish Archives
• Texas Jewish Historical Society
• Jewish Women’s Archive
• American Jewish Historical Society

Centennial Book – 100 Years of Beth-El Congregation

1. Chapter 1: In the Beginning
2. Chapter 2: The Founding Fathers
3. Chapter 3: The Matriarchs
4. Chapter 4: Beth-El’s Dozen Rabbis
5. Chapter 5: The Homes of Beth-El
6. Chapter 6: A Tale of Two Cemeteries
7. Chapter 7: Born-Again Brotherhood
8. Chapter 8: Religious School
9. Chapter 9: FWFTY is Nifty
10. Chapter 10″ Doin’ Bidness” Finances and Fund-raising
11. Chapter 11: Beyond the Temple Walls
12. Chapter 12: The Music of Worship – Selective Return to Traditions

Any Questions?

Contact:

• Jessie Nicole Smith –
• Cara Luftman Jones –
• Naomi Rosenfield –
• Rebecca Isgur –