Congregation Beth Jacob, Conservative synagogue in Galveston, United States.

Congregation Beth Jacob is a synagogue located in Galveston, with a sanctuary seating around 240 people, several community halls, and classrooms designed for religious education and gatherings. The building accommodates both daily worship and larger community events throughout the year.

Beth Jacob's roots go back to 1888, when Orthodox Russian Jews formed the Hebrew Orthodox Benevolent Association; Austro-Hungarian Jews arriving around the same time founded the Young Men's Hebrew Association. On February 15, 1931, the two Orthodox congregations voted to merge as Congregation Beth Jacob. Despite the Great Depression, Rabbi Louis Feigon and members raised funds to build the present synagogue on the site of the old association. A 1965 wing added a 242-seat sanctuary, social hall, library and school rooms; in the 1970s the congregation joined the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

Beth Jacob's name comes from the Hebrew for "House of Jacob." The congregation joined the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism in the 1970s, and Rabbi Todd Doctor now leads it; Rabbi Jimmy Kessler of the Reform Congregation B'nai Israel previously helped with marriages and funerals. The 1965 wing added a 242-seat sanctuary, a social hall, a library and school rooms for Sunday, Hebrew and Hebrew high school classes.

The building is situated on Avenue K and easy to locate, with clearly defined areas for worship, education, and community gatherings. Visitors should be aware that respectful behavior is expected in the space, as all areas carry religious significance.

The building earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 2024, acknowledging its architectural qualities and historical importance to the region. This designation highlights how the structure reflects the immigration patterns and religious life that shaped Galveston's past.