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 MON.-THU., WEEK OF AUG 17TH 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 26TH 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 Views on Feminism and Egalitarianism WEDNESDAY, AUG 26TH 7:00P TO 8:00P Join Rabbi Sarah Fort and Guest Alisha Klapholz in a discussion about feminism and egalitarianism from a Conservative and Orthodox Jewish perspective. MORE INFO
Jewish Meditation Group WEDNESDAY, AUG 26TH 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
Parsha Study Group with Rabbi Danny Horwitz THURSDAY, AUG 27TH 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 28TH 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 Beinart Families FRIDAY, AUG 28TH 6:00P TO 7:00P MORE INFO Shabbat Member Led Service FRIDAY, AUG 28TH 6:45P TO 7:45P MORE INFO Shabbat Morning Member Led Service SHABBAT, AUG 29TH 9:00A TO 11:00A MORE INFO
B'nai Mitzvah: Jordan Beinart & Kyle Beinart SHABBAT, AUG 29TH 9:30A TO 12:00P MORE INFO
Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Zoom Service SHABBAT, AUG 29TH 9:30A TO 11:00A Join the Museum Minyan on Zoom for Shabbat Shacharit & Musaf services.MORE INFO
Shabbat Evening Minyan SHABBAT, AUG 29TH 7:30P TO 8:30P A Chapel-Style evening Minyan. MORE INFO
Museum Minyan Havdalah MOTZEI SHABBAT, AUG 29TH 8:10P TO 8:30P MORE INFO
100 Jewish Men WEDNESDAY, SEP 2ND 6:30P TO 8:00P Kickoff the 19th year of 100 Jewish Men! We will take our speakers and discussions virtual until we can be together in person - we've got a great lineup planned for the new program year! 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.
The Beth Yeshurun Chesed Project was formed at the onset of the Covid 19 quarantine as a “reach-in” to our older or more isolated members. It acts as a voice from the synagogue assuring that we care, they are not alone, and we are here to fulfill their spiritual needs and direct them to Jewish community social services that are available if necessary.
These few minutes of social interaction are so appreciated by the BY members most vulnerable in these challenging times. Our volunteers are also enjoying the connections being made and have gotten to know these wonderful members. We’re also learning how to better serve this valued segment of our BY family which will carry-over beyond the pandemic.
To experience meaningful High Holy Days, our Chesed Project volunteers will specifically be checking-in to ensure those members most vulnerable know when and how to watch our virtual services and have what they need. This committee is Chaired by Jonathan Baliff, Vice Chaired by Lu Dorfman, with Rabbinical oversight by Rabbi Fort. The program is administratively managed by Mindi Stern, Director of Member Relations. If you would like to join the Chesed Project, please email Mindi at mstern@bethyeshurun.org
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 Order UPCOMING MENU Fri., Aug 28: Polynesian Chicken; Jasmine Rice with Almonds and Scallions; Sugar Snap Peas; Orange Salad; Coconut S'mores
Click Here to Join 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
Click here to Register Join Rabbi Sarah Fort and Guest Alisha Klapholz in a discussion about feminism and egalitarianism from a Conservative and Orthodox Jewish perspective.
Congregation Beth Yeshurun 4525 Beechnut Street Houston, TX 77096
Shabbat Sermon from Friday, August 21:
Shabbat Sermon from Saturday, August 22:
