Rabbi's Welcome
Rabbi's Welcome
Welcome to United Orthodox Synagogues! UOS is a dynamic, multi-generational, Modern Orthodox and Zionist synagogue committed to serving the entire Houston Jewish community. At UOS, we strive to maintain a family-like ambiance where everyone feels at home. We are an inclusive community, striving to maximize everyone's participation in prayer, ritual, Torah study, chessed, and social action.
Newcomers to our synagogue will find an array of programs touching on every area of Jewish life. Our youth groups, Goldberg Montessori School, weekly classes, and a variety of programs for seniors, young couples and teens cater to every segment of our population. Programs are open to the entire Houston Jewish community regardless of Judaic background.
I am available for counseling, to answer questions, or just to talk. Please feel free to call me at the synagogue office.
Once again, welcome to UOS. See you in Shul!
Rabbi Barry Gelman
Newcomers to our synagogue will find an array of programs touching on every area of Jewish life. Our youth groups, Goldberg Montessori School, weekly classes, and a variety of programs for seniors, young couples and teens cater to every segment of our population. Programs are open to the entire Houston Jewish community regardless of Judaic background.
I am available for counseling, to answer questions, or just to talk. Please feel free to call me at the synagogue office.
Once again, welcome to UOS. See you in Shul!
Rabbi Barry Gelman
About Rabbi Barry Gelman

Rabbi Gelman received his bachelors and masters from Yeshiva University and Rabbinic Ordination from the Rabbi Isaac Elchonon Theological Seminary, an affiliate of Yeshiva University. His passions include Modern Orthodox thought, reading, Zionism and the New York Yankees.
Rabbi Gelman teaches numerous classes and chavurot on a wide variety of topics including: Jewish law, Jewish history and Jewish philosophy and thought. He is also heavily involved with the youth of the congregation providing educational as well as social programs for children of all ages.
Rabbi Gelman is very proud of the development of universal kashrut and Shabbat warming standards in his community in order to allow for maximum social interaction between community members. He is the Halachik authority for the Houston Community Mikvah and the eruv in the United Orthodox Synagogue neighborhood. Rabbi Gelman is member of the Board of Directors of the Rabbinic Cabinet of State of Israel Bonds. He also served on the Executive Committee of the Rabbinical Council of America.
Locally Rabbi Gelman is Past President of the Houston Rabbinical Association, a member of the Vaad of the Houston Kashrut Association and was previously a member of the Board of Directors of the Houston Jewish Federation.
Rabbi Gelman was invited to the White House in December 2005 where he delivered the annual Chanukah message to President Bush and the Jewish staff of the White House.
Rabbi Gelman is involved in the local Houston community efforts on behalf of Darfur and created the “Bring Gilad Home” Blue Ribbon Campaign on behalf of Gilad Shalit and Israel Soldier abducted by Palestinian Terrorists. He also spearheaded relief efforts for the Jewish and general community of New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Rabbi Gelman is married to Gabrielle and they have five children.
Rabbi Gelman teaches numerous classes and chavurot on a wide variety of topics including: Jewish law, Jewish history and Jewish philosophy and thought. He is also heavily involved with the youth of the congregation providing educational as well as social programs for children of all ages.
Rabbi Gelman is very proud of the development of universal kashrut and Shabbat warming standards in his community in order to allow for maximum social interaction between community members. He is the Halachik authority for the Houston Community Mikvah and the eruv in the United Orthodox Synagogue neighborhood. Rabbi Gelman is member of the Board of Directors of the Rabbinic Cabinet of State of Israel Bonds. He also served on the Executive Committee of the Rabbinical Council of America.
Locally Rabbi Gelman is Past President of the Houston Rabbinical Association, a member of the Vaad of the Houston Kashrut Association and was previously a member of the Board of Directors of the Houston Jewish Federation.
Rabbi Gelman was invited to the White House in December 2005 where he delivered the annual Chanukah message to President Bush and the Jewish staff of the White House.
Rabbi Gelman is involved in the local Houston community efforts on behalf of Darfur and created the “Bring Gilad Home” Blue Ribbon Campaign on behalf of Gilad Shalit and Israel Soldier abducted by Palestinian Terrorists. He also spearheaded relief efforts for the Jewish and general community of New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Rabbi Gelman is married to Gabrielle and they have five children.
Tue, January 19 2021
6 Shevat 5781
Today's Calendar
Shacharit : 6:55a |
Mincha/Maariv : 5:30p |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Bo
Shabbat, Jan 23 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Jan 22, 5:32p |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Jan 23, 6:34p |
Tu B'Shvat
Thursday, Jan 28 |
Tuesday 6 Shevat
- Harry Schneider for Aunt, Sally Lubart
- Helen Mintz for Sister-in-law, Rebecca Mintz
Wednesday 7 Shevat
- Carol Liberman for Jack Kammerman
- Cynthia Berman for Step-father, Abe Chimes
- Florence Kusnetz for Dora Kusnetz
- John Beneke for Mother, Alice Beneke
- Ronald Kammerman for Jack Kammerman
Thursday 8 Shevat
- Bill Lipsky for Father, Murray Lipsky
- Sonny Gerber for Mother, Ester Steinberg Gerber
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Tue, January 19 2021 6 Shevat 5781