Join us for a week of programming, prayer, and Jewish learning. Accessible virtually on our website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel or register for in person for daily and Shabbat services.
Upcoming Events
Jewish Meditation Group WEDNESDAY, DEC 30TH 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
New Years Day - Administrative Offices Closed FRIDAY, JAN 1ST ALL DAY
JB Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service FRIDAY, JAN 1ST 5:00P TO 6:00PMORE INFO
Shabbat Renewal Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss FRIDAY, JAN 1ST 6:00P MORE INFO JB Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Fort SHABBAT, JAN 2ND 8:30A TO 11:00AMORE INFO Shabbat Morning Service Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Fort SHABBAT, JAN 2ND 9:30A TO 11:15A MORE INFO Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service SHABBAT, JAN 2ND 9:30A TO 12:00PMORE INFO
Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv SHABBAT, JAN 2ND 5:00P TO 6:00PMORE INFO Museum Minyan Havdalah SATURDAY, JAN 2ND 5:50P TO 6:30P The Zoom will open at 5:50pm and we will begin with a short study session at 6:00pm and end with Havdalah at 6:30. Bring your own meal and join us!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.
Daily and Shabbat Services Morning Services Suspended until January 2nd 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 up to 30 members who have registered in advance to attend that service.
The J.B. Greenfield Chapel minyan occurs daily in the Freedman Levit Sanctuary, visit our website for times, registration, and streaming. It currently consists of up to 30 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.
Special $300 tax deduction helps most people give to charity this year – even if they don’t itemize
We are so grateful for the support of our congregants during this challenging year. As we approach the end of the 2020, we hope you will consider making a 100% tax deductible gift in support of Congregation Beth Yeshurun.
There is a special new provision for 2020 that will allow more people to easily claim an "above-the-line" deduction of up to $300 for cash donations made to Beth Yeshurun during 2020. This means the deduction lowers both adjusted gross income and taxable income – translating into tax savings for those making donations. Charitable donations of up to $300 made before December 31, 2020, are now deductible when people file their taxes in 2021, regardless of whether you itemize your tax return.
Further, gifts of long-term appreciated securities that have realized significant appreciation can be donated directly to support the synagogue while ensuring your eligibility for a charitable tax deduction for the market value of donated stock. Neither you nor the Congregation must pay capital gains taxes when the stock is sold, but we encourage you to consult with your financial planner for details.
Supporting Beth Yeshurun by giving stock directly to the synagogue rather than donating the proceeds of sold stock can result in a larger deduction and greater tax savings for the donor and a larger gift to Beth Yeshurun. Moreover, your name will be listed as a member who cares.
Thank you for considering Congregation Beth Yeshurun for your end of year gift. Donations may be made online at www.bethyeshurun.org/donations or by mail. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Sutton at jsutton@bethyeshurun.org or 713-666-1881 x 315
Donations of all sizes — large and small — are genuinely appreciated!
Special Constitution Meeting Sunday, January 24, 2020 at 4:00pm virtually via ZOOM
President Jerrad Bloome, has called for a Special Congregation Meeting with the sole purpose of voting on a new Constitution. Only the Congregation can vote on constitutional changes at a regular Annual or Special meeting. The reason for a Special Congregation Meeting is that we would like to have the new Constitution in place prior to the next regular Annual Meeting. All eligible members in good standing are able to vote.
The Constitution is the basic governing document of the Congregation. It sets out the parameters, responsibilities, and limitations of leadership. There are many changes being proposed, too many to enumerate here, some more substantial than others. For example, some changes have to do with revising the term of Officers and Trustees and the date of the Annual Meeting to coincide with the fiscal year, some with the size and makeup of the Board of Trustees, and some limiting the voting rights of past Presidents to those who attend meetings and participate in discussions. And there are many more.
In order to register for this special meeting you need to be logged into your account. The link to attend will be sent day of to all those members in good standing who are eligible to vote. The deadline to register is 12pm on Sunday, January 24th and you should register with the email address associated with your ZOOM account.
