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 Virtual YES Program with Ziggy Band WEDNESDAY, APR 21ST 11:30A TO 12:30P We have missed our lunches with the YES group! Join us for a virtual concert with our favorite - the Ziggy Band - as well as greetings from all of our clergy, sponsored by The Medallion.MORE INFO
ScholarStream Series on Zionism WEDNESDAY, APR 21ST 7:00P TO 8:00P Join JTS, the RA, the Schechter Institutes and Ziegler for a collaborative ScholarStream series, in which teachers representing each institution will explore questions around some of Zionism’s key ideas, moments, and challenges, from its earliest origins and into the 21st century.MORE INFO
Jewish Meditation Group WEDNESDAY, APR 21ST 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
Creating Paradise on Earth - A Jewish Quest THURSDAY, APR 22ND 7:00P TO 8:00P Join Rabbi Morgen as we explore the literary tool of the "Hero's Journey" as a parallel for the Biblical story of the Garden of Eden, our expulsion, and our Torah as a tool to find our way back to Paradise. MORE INFO
Parsha Study Group with Rabbi Danny Horwitz THURSDAY, APR 22ND 8:00P TO 9:00P Join Rabbi Danny Horwitz's Weekly Parsha Study Group on Thursdays following the Evening Minyan.MORE INFO
Family Friday - Shabbat Story Time, Kiddush, and Challah with Rabbi Sarah Fort FRIDAY, APR 23RD 5:00P TO 5:30P Join us for Family Friday at 5:00pm! Each week we will bring you something different: Tot Shabbat, Storytime with Rabbi Fort, Shabbat Crafts and Cooking, and some fun special guests.MORE INFO
Shabbat Renewal Outdoors Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss FRIDAY, APR 23RD 6:00P Join us for our last Shabbat Outdoors of the year! Bring your lawn chairs or a picnic blanket and welcome Shabbat with our cantor and clergy. Families will be socially distanced in our parking lot - masks are required. Weather permitting. Space is limited. Registration is required and available to Beth Yeshurun members. You must be logged in to register. MORE INFO J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service FRIDAY, APR 23RD 6:30P MORE INFO J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service Sermon by Rabbi Steven Morgen SHABBAT, APR 24TH 8:30A MORE INFO
Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat Refreshed Sermon by Rabbi Steven Morgen SHABBAT, APR 24TH 9:30A MORE INFO Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service SHABBAT, APR 24TH 9:30AMORE INFO
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv SHABBAT, APR 24TH 7:15PMORE INFO
Museum Minyan Havdalah SATURDAY, APR 24TH 7:50P Join for the conclusion of Shabbat with virtual Havdalah and study session with zoom opening at 7:50. Starting at 7:55 we will join for a bring your own meal and short study session. MORE INFO
Jewish Learning Project SUNDAY, APR 25TH 9:00A TO 12:00P The Jewish Learning Project (JLP) is Congregation Beth Yeshurun's Adult Learning Program. Our JLP sessions offer a variety of spiritual, intellectual, and stimulating topics for you to choose from. Sessions are held mostly on Sunday mornings and are open to the public and free of charge.MORE INFO
Celebration of The Remarkable: A Virtual Event with American Associates, Ben-Gurion University SUNDAY, APR 25TH 12:00P TO 1:00P Join the American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, in Celebrating the remarkable Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer.MORE INFO
Congregational Annual Meeting SUNDAY, APR 25TH 4:00P TO 5:00P We will elect our synagogue board of directors, discuss the accomplishments of the previous year and share what is in store for the coming year. Please make plans to attend this is important business meeting. MORE INFO
More Money, More Problems? The Jewish View on Wealth TUESDAY, APR 27TH 7:00P TO 8:00P All religions have well-known positions on wealth. Certainly non-Jews have feelings on Jews and money, but what do our texts and tradition actually say? Take a dive into the complicated relationship between Judaism and wealth with Rabbi Fort! 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
Our goal is to provide in-person worship services 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.
As vaccination rates continue to increase – City of Houston guidelines and our medical advisers have given us the ability to expand the number of in-person participants to 135 for services. Our Oneg Shabbat is back, join us after services in the Sukkah courtyard. Registration is only required for our Friday night Shabbat Renewal service - space is limited and reserved for members.
In addition, our daily J.B. Greenfield Chapel service is also open to members with no registration required.
We will elect our synagogue board of directors, discuss the accomplishments of the previous year and share what is in store for the coming year. Please make plans to attend this important business meeting. Please click here to register by noon on Sunday April 25th. Instructions for those participating via zoom will be sent that afternoon.
Virtual YES Group Concert - April 21st! We have missed our lunches with the YES group! Join us for a virtual concert with our favorite - the Ziggy Band - as well as greetings from all of our clergy, sponsored by The Medallion. For more information click here.
Thursday, April 22 at 7:00pm via Zoom In the Bible, humanity is created in the “Garden of Eden,” a world of Paradise. But is soon “banished, ” setting out on a journey of self-discovery. Could it be that God’s gift of Torah (wisdom) to the Israelites was designed to guide them (and by extension all of humanity) in their "Hero's Journey" back to Paradise?
Tuesday, April 27 at 7:00pm via Zoom All religions have well-known positions on wealth. Certainly non-Jews have feelings on Jews and money, but what do our texts and tradition actually say?
