Jacobson retired in 1976, the congregation had 853 families. Under the next rabbi, Samuel M. Stahl, it grew to more than 1100 families by 1995. Barry Block became senior rabbi in 2002 and served until 2013, his tenure ending with a lengthy sabbatical after controversy within the congregation led to his negotiated departure. Still known as one of San Antonio's more contemporary places of worship, Temple Beth-El is very open in their support of the Jewish and LGBT community. Rabbi Mara Nathan became the Temple's senior rabbi in July, 2014. The Temple is also served by Associate Rabbi Marina Yergin, and Cantor Julie Berlin, as well as Rabbi Emeritus Stahl. See also Jewish Texan Oldest synagogues in the United States References External links Temple Beth-El - The official website. A photo of Temple Beth-El's 1904 building can be seen at https://web.archive.org/web/20110928032453/http://www.nmajh.org/exhibitions/postcards/images/58.jpg History of San Antonio Reform synagogues in Texas Founding members of the Union for Reform Judaism Religious buildings and structures in San Antonio Religious organizations established in 1874 1874 establishments in Texas Synagogues completed in 1927 Synagogue buildings with domes