Fort Worth Jewish Archives

Since 1902, fourteen rabbis have served Beth-El Congregation, each helping to shape the congregation’s spiritual life, traditions, and place within the Fort Worth Jewish community.

A black and white portrait of an elderly man with a mustache, dressed in formal attire, appearing thoughtful as he rests his hand on his head.
Rabbi Philo Solomon, 1902
A black and white portrait of a young man with neatly styled hair, wearing a formal suit and tie.
Rabbi Joseph Jasin, 1904-1908
Black and white portrait of a man in a suit and bow tie, with a serious expression.
Rabbi George Zepin, 1908-1910
A vintage black and white portrait of a man with glasses and a mustache, dressed in a suit and tie, looking directly at the camera.
Rabbi George G. Fox, 1910-1922
A black and white portrait of a man wearing glasses and a suit, with a serious expression.
Rabbi Harry Merfeld, 1922-1936
Black and white portrait of a smiling man in a suit and tie, with a light-colored shirt and a dark background.
Rabbi Samuel D. Soskin, 1936-1943, 1945-1949
Black and white portrait of a man in a suit with a tie, standing in front of a brick wall.
Rabbi Eugene J. Lippman
Black and white portrait of a man wearing glasses and a suit, with a neutral expression.
Rabbi Ernest Grey, 1944-1945
Black and white portrait of a man with short hair, wearing a suit and tie, smiling softly.
Rabbi Milton Rosenbaum, 1949-1958
Black and white portrait of a middle-aged man with glasses, wearing a suit and tie, looking directly at the camera.
Rabbi Abraham Brachman, 1956
Black and white portrait of a middle-aged man in a suit and tie, smiling at the camera.
Rabbi Robert J. Shur, 1956-1994
Black and white portrait of a man wearing glasses and a formal robe with a decorative stole, smiling at the camera.
Rabbi Ralph D. Mecklenberger, 1984-2016 Rabbi Emeritus 2016-Present
A man in a suit playing guitar and singing while standing in a living room, with a young man sitting nearby, looking engaged. The background features colorful furniture and art.
Rabbi Ralph D. Mecklenberger
A man with glasses smiling, wearing a formal shirt and a shawl, against a wooden background.
Assistant Rabbi Jordan Ottenstein, 2014-2017
A man in a suit stands smiling in front of vibrant stained glass windows, showcasing a variety of colors and patterns.
Rabbi Brian Zimmerman, 2016-present