While we may not be able to be together physically, we can still gather virtually as a community for prayer, programming and Jewish learning. Please join us for a week of virtual programming, accessible on our website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel.
Daily and Shabbat Services
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Because we are limiting the number of congregants in attendance, we are making our B'nai Mitzvah services private family events. On the weekends that we have a B'nai Mitzvah in the Barg Sanctuary, we are offering a Member Led service in the Freedman Levit Sanctuary to allow our members to continue attending services in the building. We are currently allowing 20 members who have registered in advance to attend that service.
A Chapel-Style evening minyan occurs Sunday-Thursdays at 7:30pm in the Barg Sanctuary. Open to both men and women, it currently consists of 20 members who have registered in advance.
Our goal is to provide in-person worship services, when deemed safe and appropriate, while protecting our congregants and staff. Individuals identified as high risk or higher risk are advised to remain home to limit their risk of exposure. We encourage these individuals to participate through our numerous virtual service options.
Registration for in-person services is available to members only, and requires logging in to reserve your space. Only those pre-registered individuals will be allowed on campus.
Your Sisterhood Giftshop is open by appointment! To schedule an appointment call 713.666.1881 and leave a message or emailing them directly giftshop@bethyeshurun.org
Upcoming Events
Virtual Admin Office Hours MONDAY-FRIDAY, WEEK OF AUG 10TH 11:00A TO 2:00P Questions about programs, membership, or anything else? Call us at 713.666.1881 or pop in virtually on Zoom! MORE INFO
JMCTX Meditation Book Club WEDNESDAY, AUG 12TH 6:00P TO 7:00P This month we will read "This is Real and You are Completely Unprepared: the Days of Awe as a Journey of Transformation" by Rabbi Alan Lew. Read a couple of chapters a week and join for some great discussion. MORE INFO
Jewish Meditation Group WEDNESDAY, AUG 12TH 7:00P TO 8:00P Explore tools for mindfulness, find a different way to talk to God, and deepen your prayer with meditation and chanting.MORE INFO
AJC Houston Communities of Conscience: The Black Experience in Houston WEDNESDAY, AUG 12TH 7:00P TO 8:00P A 2-part series about the Black experience in Houston. We'll look at the history since the 1960's and then explore more specifics about the economic inequalities facing our communities: education, housing, and health care. Rabbi Morgen is a member of the town hall task force. MORE INFO Parsha Study Group with Rabbi Danny Horwitz THURSDAY, AUG 13TH 8:15P TO 9:15P Weekly Parsha Study Group on Thursdays following the Evening Minyan.MORE INFO Shabbat Story Time with Rabbi Sarah Fort FRIDAY, AUG 14TH 5:00P TO 5:30P Families with toddlers through first graders are invited to join Rabbi Fort for a fun storytime, kiddush, and blessing the children - all so you can welcome Shabbat into your home. MORE INFO Shabbat Renewal with the Gordon Family College Send Off Shabbat FRIDAY, AUG 14TH 6:00P TO 6:45P MORE INFO
Shabbat Table Talk with Kenny Weiss SHABBAT, AUG 14TH 6:45P TO 7:15P This month we talk to Houston Hillel's Executive Director Kenny Weiss about Jewish life on campuses today. MORE INFO
Shabbat Member Led Service FRIDAY, AUG 14TH 6:45P TO 7:45P A Member Led service in the Freedman Levit Sanctuary. MORE INFO Shabbat Morning Member Led Service SHABBAT, AUG 15TH 9:00A TO 11:00A A Member Led service in the Freedman Levit Sanctuary. MORE INFO
B'nai Mitzvah: Daniel Gordon & Esther Gordon SHABBAT, AUG 15TH 9:30A TO 12:00P MORE INFO
Museum Minyan Havdalah MOTZEI SHABBAT, AUG 15TH 8:35P TO 8:55P MORE INFO
Bender Chapel Dedication at the Cemetery SUNDAY, AUG 16TH 11:00A MORE INFO
Once content has been recorded live, it will be saved on our social media platforms as well as our virtual community page for future access. This means that if you cannot make the time slots noted above, you can still join us to learn and pray.
Please know that your clergy is here for you. To reach out, please e-mail them directly or connect with info@bethyeshurun.org and we will direct you to a member of our team.
Construction of the Sophia and Jack Bender Memorial Chapel at the Beth Yeshurun Post Oak Cemetery is complete and available for use. The chapel is enclosed and air conditioned with seating for 210 people. Restrooms are accessible from inside the building when the Chapel is in use. When the Chapel is not in use it will be locked, but restrooms will be accessible from outside by using the door combination 4521.
Funeral services in the Chapel can be livestreamed and recorded.
At the present time, funerals in the Chapel will be limited to 20 people as they are at the synagogue. Everyone will be required to wear masks and sit at least 6 feet apart unless they are living in the same household.
Entrance to the cemetery is now on Awty School Lane. The gate at N. Post Oak will only be used as an exit following funeral services.
CLICK HERE to view the dedication virtually on Sunday, August 16th at 11:00am.
If you have any questions, please contact Arthur Miller at 713-854-6457.
Click Here to Order UPCOMING MENU Tue., Aug 11: Cottage Pie with Tender Brisket; Fri., Aug 14: Chicken Schnitzel
Click Here to Join Administrative Office Hours are now Monday-Thursday from 11a - 2p on zoom or by phone 713.666.1881!
Click here to Purchase This 8-ounce jar of delicious kosher honey arrives in time for the Rosh Hashanah holiday.
Click Here to Join Our monthly Shabbat Table Talk series continues with Houston Hillel's executive Director Kenny Weiss about Jewish life on campus today.
Click Here to Join Our 19th year of programming kicks off virtually Wed., Sept., 2nd! Join us for “Fake News or Fair and Balanced? Distinguishing Fact from Fiction as We Approach the 2020 Election” with Lydia Musher
Congregation Beth Yeshurun 4525 Beechnut Street Houston, TX 77096
Shabbat Sermon from Friday, August 7:
Shabbat Sermon from Saturday, August 8:
