Congregation Beth Torah

What Congregation Beth Torah does

Congregation Beth Torah is a private, member-supported Conservative synagogue located at 720 W. Lookout Drive in Richardson, Texas, serving Jewish individuals and families across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Founded approximately 1975 and currently celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025, the synagogue operates under the spiritual leadership of Rabbi Sydni Rubinstein with Executive Director Katie Babin managing operations. The congregation delivers a comprehensive program portfolio across worship services, religious education through its Learning Center (PreK through 7th grade with 14 teachers), adult education (Nosh & Knowledge, Introduction to Judaism, Hebrew Reading, Mark A. Siegel Speakers Series), teen programming, lifecycle events, and social action initiatives including the recognized 24-hour Reading of the Names Holocaust memorial.

The organization's digital infrastructure relies on ShulCloud, a synagogue-specific CMS handling member management, event calendaring, donation processing, and the congregation website. Programming is delivered through a hybrid in-person and virtual model, with Zoom-based classes extending reach beyond the physical facility. The synagogue generates revenue through a diversified, multi-stream model: recurring membership dues, an annual Shield of David campaign with five tiered donation categories, HundredX market-research-based fundraising (cumulative $70,000+ over four years), religious school tuition, Adult Education registration fees (e.g., $36-$180 per program), sponsor-paid Kiddush/Oneg Shabbat programming ($75-$1,000), engraved walkway bricks ($100-$750), tribute cards ($13 each), grocery reward card affiliate programs (Tom Thumb, Kroger), facility rentals, and Yizkor meal donations.

Go-to-market is community-led, with member acquisition occurring through worship services, educational programs, lifecycle event participation, and social action initiatives. Marketing operates primarily through the ShulCloud-powered website, weekly e-newsletter, monthly 'The Connection' newsletter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube sermon archive, community events, and earned media in Dallas Morning News and Texas Jewish Post. The organization was the 2003 recipient of the Solomon Schechter Silver Award for Excellence in Synagogue Programming.

Name

Congregation Beth Torah

Legal name

Congregation Beth Torah

Website

https://congregationbethtorah.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Congregation Beth Torah is a private Conservative synagogue in Richardson, Texas, founded circa 1975, serving Jewish individuals and families across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex through worship, religious education, lifecycle events, and community programming funded by membership dues, donations, and fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services (Synagogue)

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Jewish education
• Lifecycle events
• Synagogue community
• Adult learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Richardson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees supporting synagogue operations, worship, learning, and community programming. The organization operates on a membership model typical of Conservative synagogues.
2. Shield of David Annual Campaign: Annual fund campaign with tiered donation categories (Honey $2500+, Olive $1000-$2499, Pomegranate $540-$999, Fig $180-$539, Grapevine $18-$179) supporting everyday synagogue operations.
3. HundredX Fundraiser: Market research-based fundraising through HundredX where members provide feedback on brands. The synagogue has earned over $70,000 in four years through this program with a goal of $20,000 annually.
4. Grocery Reward Card Programs: Synagogue benefits from Tom Thumb Good Neighbor program and Kroger Community Rewards when members link their cards to Congregation Beth Torah.
5. Kiddush and Oneg Sponsorship: Sponsorship of Shabbat kiddush luncheons and Friday night oneg gatherings. Full Saturday Kiddush $1,000, Partial Saturday Kiddush $500, Full Friday night Oneg $200, Partial Friday Night Oneg $75.
6. Engraved Walkway Bricks: Donor walkway bricks to honor loved ones. Patron Brick $750, Donor Brick $100.
7. Tribute Cards: Customizable cards for mazel tovs, condolences, get wells, birthdays, anniversaries sold at $13 per card and envelope.
8. Yizkor Meal Donations: Donations starting at $36 for special meal commemorations in memory of loved ones.
9. Adult Education Programs: Registration fees for adult education including Nosh & Knowledge ($54 members/$72 non-members annually), Introduction to Judaism ($180/person or $270/couple), Hebrew Reading 101 (free for members, $180 non-members), Learning to Leyn ($180 per student for 10 sessions).
10. Religious School Tuition: Learning Center tuition for religious school education with Jewish Learning Jumpstart incentive of $200 for new or returning families.
11. Community Program Fees: Fees for hosted programs including Tai Chi classes ($36/month), Self-Defense classes ($80/month), Texas Hold'em Poker ($20 members/$25 non-members), and Israeli Dance classes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Congregation Beth Torah is a Conservative synagogue that delivers weekly Shabbat and holiday worship services, lifecycle officiation (b'nai mitzvah, weddings, funerals, brit milah, conversion), and a full Jewish education continuum spanning a PreK-7th grade Learning Center, adult education courses, teen programming, social action initiatives, and community fitness/social classes. It operates from a single facility in Richardson, Texas, and supports its programs through annual membership dues, tiered donations, school tuition, class fees, and event sponsorships.

Product overview

Congregation Beth Torah operates as a Conservative synagogue offering a comprehensive suite of religious, educational, and community programs. The congregation's digital presence is powered by ShulCloud, a specialized synagogue content management system providing member portals, event management, and donation processing. The organization delivers Jewish learning through its Learning Center for children and diverse Adult Education programs for adults. Youth engagement includes teen programming and community groups, while Social Action initiatives provide volunteer opportunities. The synagogue also offers facility rentals and hosts various community fitness and cultural programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Worship Services Regular Shabbat services (Friday evenings and Saturday mornings), holiday services, and lifecycle officiation including B'nai Mitzvah, weddings, funerals, and holiday observance for synagogue members.
• Learning Center (Religious School) Jewish religious school providing immersive Jewish education for children from PreK through 7th grade, plus Wednesday evening teen programming, fostering Jewish identity, ritual knowledge, and communal belonging.
• Adult Education Programs Comprehensive adult learning offerings including Nosh & Knowledge (31 weekly sessions/year), Mark A. Siegel Speakers Series, Book of Psalms study, Jewish & Christian Study, Jewish Ethics, Introduction to Judaism (year-long course), Hebrew Reading 101, and Learning to Leyn (Torah reading).
• Teen Programs Jewish teen programming including Wednesday night gatherings, Shalom conversational Hebrew, Venturing Crew 790 scouting, B'nei Mitzvah anniversaries, and teen high holiday programs for post-bar/bat mitzvah youth.
• Community Groups Affiliated member groups including Sisterhood, Men's Club, Chai Lights, Young Families, plus hosted programs such as Tai Chi, Israeli Dance, Feldenkrais, Self-Defense, and Texas Hold'em Poker.
• Social Action & Tikkun Olam Programs Community service initiatives including Leynor Family Mitzvah Day, Reading of the Names (24-hour Holocaust memorial), Children's Gemach, High Holiday Food Drives, and Israel Action programs.
• Facility Rentals Rental of synagogue spaces including the Multi-Purpose Room, Oneg Room, Youth Lounge, Sanctuary, kitchens, and library for lifecycle events, meetings, and community programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 years of continuous operation as a Conservative synagogue
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Temple Shalom: Major Reform synagogue in Dallas offering similar worship, education, and lifecycle programming; competes for the same DFW Jewish household members across the Conservative/Reform denominational line.
• Congregation Shearith Israel: Historic Conservative synagogue in Dallas, TX — the closest denominational peer serving the same DFW Jewish community with comparable religious school, lifecycle services, and adult programming.
• Tiferet Israel: Dallas-area Conservative congregation offering worship, education, and lifecycle services to overlapping DFW Jewish households — directly comparable on denominational alignment and programming breadth.
• Beth El Congregation: Conservative synagogue serving the North Dallas corridor with a religious school and adult education curriculum nearly identical in structure to Beth Torah's Learning Center model.
• Congregation Anshai Torah: Conservative-affiliated congregation in Plano, TX — directly comparable geographically and denominationally, competing for north DFW Jewish families in adjacent suburbs to Richardson.
• Chabad Lubavitch of Dallas: Regional Chabad center offering worship, education, and lifecycle programming across DFW; targets overlapping family demographics with a different denominational value proposition.
• Young Israel of Dallas: Orthodox synagogue in the DFW metro — competes for Jewish families within overlapping geography and offers a stricter alternative to Beth Torah's egalitarian Conservative model.

Others

• Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas: Umbrella fundraising and community-services body for DFW Jewish institutions — not a direct competitor but a key ecosystem partner that coordinates community-wide programming Beth Torah participates in.

Broad incumbents

• Aaron Family Jewish Community Center (JCC Dallas): Larger community institution serving DFW Jews with fitness, education, and cultural programming — overlaps with Beth Torah's social/community offerings but operates at greater scale across broader geography.

Emerging players

• Congregation Emanu-El: Large Conservative-leaning congregation in San Francisco; cited as a comparable programming-led model in a different geography, useful as a benchmark for educational and lifecycle programming depth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/congregationbethtorah
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@congregationbethtorah8577
• Facebookfacebook.com/BethTorahRichardson
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/congregation-beth-torah_2

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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