History & Havdalah: Narratives of Beaumont’s Jewish Legacy

Name: History & Havdalah: Narratives of Beaumont’s Jewish Legacy
Start: 2026-03-28T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-28T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Art Museum of Southeast Texas

Schedule

Sat Mar 28 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Art Museum of Southeast Texas | Beaumont, TX

The community is invited to a special evening honoring the life and legacy of Hyman Asher
Perlstein and celebrating the rich history of the Jewish community in Beaumont on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at
5:30 p.m. at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, where the Perlstein building once stood.
Presented by the Temple Emanuel Brotherhood and the Beaumont Heritage Society, the event will recognize
Perlstein’s contributions to civic life and highlight the enduring impact of Jewish families and institutions on the
cultural, economic, and philanthropic development of Beaumont.
Hyman Asher Perlstein was a respected community leader whose work and generosity left a lasting mark on the
city. The evening will feature remarks from community leaders, historical reflections, and opportunities for guests
to learn more about the role Hyman Perlstein played in shaping the community of Beaumont.
This event is part of an ongoing effort to preserve and share the diverse narratives that define Southeast Texas.
Through partnership and collaboration, organizers aim to ensure that the history of Beaumont’s Jewish community
is recognized, documented, and celebrated for generations to come.
The program will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, located at 500 Main Street
in downtown Beaumont. The public is invited to attend.
About the Sponsors
The Temple Emanuel Brotherhood supports the mission and community engagement efforts of Temple Emanuel
while fostering fellowship and service.
The Beaumont Heritage Society is a non-profit organized to educate and engage the community through
preservation of Beaumont’s history and heritage for a better future together.