Meyerland is a 6,000-acre community in southwest Houston, Texas. It is located just outside of the 610 Loop and inside Beltway 8. A notable feature of Meyerland is Meyerland Plaza, a large shopping center visible from 610 freeway. Meyerland is the home of Houston’s Jewish Community Center, Congregation Beth Israel, Congregation Beth Yeshurun, and several smaller synagogues. The neighborhood is named after the Meyer family, who bought and owned 6,000 acres of land in southwest Houston