Jewish Student Ministry

The Galveston Jewish community is the oldest in the State of Texas.  The contact person is Rabbi Jimmy Kessler of Temple B’nai Israel [R] at 765-5796, or Phyllis Jendrusch at 772-8475.  You can contact Congregation Beth Jacob [C] at 762-4545. 

The community supports, with funding from the Jewish Federation of Galveston County, programs organized by the Jewish students on campus.  In addition, Rabbi Kessler serves as the volunteer Jewish chaplain.