Mission Statement
The mission of Congregation Beth Israel is to provide an environment which:
Instills and nourishes Jewish spirituality;
Educates and enlightens intellects of all ages to the wisdom of Torah and the joy of Jewish learning;
Nurtures members through life cycle events at all ages and stages;
Enhances friendships in the spirit of communal warmth and sincerity by providing a wholesome and enjoyable social milieu for people of all ages – from cradle to old age;
Offers comfort and care for the sick, needy, and those in trouble or transition;
Embraces strangers and reaches out to interfaith families and the unaffiliated;
Extends beyond the congregation to the Jewish community and Austin community at large in the spirit of cooperation for the greater good of the community;
Welcomes members of all ages, marital status, and social and economic walks of life; and,
Builds leadership to perpetuate a strong congregation, devoted to the advancement of Judaism for generations to come.