Congregation Beth Israel
Laura Lee Blechner has extensive experience in both educational and medical fields. Since 2002, Laura has served as a Tutor for Bar and Bat Mitzvah students and as the Religious Practice Committee Chair at Congregation Beth Israel. Prior to this, from 1997 to 2001, Laura worked as a Physician Assistant at Lebanon VAMC, focusing on Primary Care and Internal Medicine for veterans. Laura holds a Master of Science in Physician Assistant from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, obtained between 1994 and 1997, and a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences from Cornell University, completed in 1989.
Congregation Beth Israel
At Congregation Beth Israel, Jewish life is relevant, modern, and joyful. As the oldest Jewish congregation in Texas, Beth Israel has a rich history and legacy. We are an active and vibrant Reform Jewish congregation with a diverse membership. We strive to be welcoming and inclusive to meet the needs of all our members.