History

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Admissions
Admissions
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Academics
Academics
We provide students with an exceptional academic education, an integrated secular and Jewish curriculum, and a nurturing environment. Our students think critically, lead with confidence, and embrace Jewish values.
Campus Life
Campus Life
Welcome to our campus, where students are encouraged to be effective communicators, competent problem solvers, self-directed learners, responsible citizens, and knowledgeable Jewish students. Our campus is a place where students can be themselves.
Programs
Programs

In addition to the core curriculum, students have the opportunity to participate in an array of programming that enhances their learning experiences at our school.
Community
Community

The Shlenker community is made up of passionate individuals including students, faculty, parents, grandparents, alumni, Congregation Beth Israel members, and donors who believe in the power of a Jewish Day School education. Learn how you can get involved!
Giving
Giving

Your generous gift enables The Shlenker School to provide an exceptional learning experience to current and future students. When we ignite the spark during a student’s formative years, that spark develops into an eternal flame—a ner tamid—that lasts a lifetime.
Health and Safety
Health and Safety
The Shlenker School is committed to maintaining a healthy and safe environment.
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Congregation Beth Israel, the oldest Reform Jewish synagogue in Texas, accepted its first nursery school class of fifteen children in 1967. Under the leadership of Rabbi Samuel Karff ^z"l, Congregation Beth Israel stepped forward as a leader of the Reform Jewish Day School Movement by establishing one of the first Reform Jewish Day Schools in North America and the first in the State of Texas. The Shlenker School is named for the late Irvin M. Shlenker, a prominent Jewish Houston philanthropist and a past president of Congregation Beth Israel.

In 1987, the first class of fifth grade students graduated from The Shlenker School, and for over thirty-five years, we have developed confident students and compassionate Jewish leaders.