Join us for a week of programming, prayer, and Jewish learning.
Family Dynamics in Bereshit with Gabi Gelman MONDAY, OCT 4TH 7:00P TO 8:00P Join us for a 4-part series with Gabi Gelman as we explore Family Dynamics in Bereshit: what can learn from the relationships of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, Jacob, Leah and Rachel, and Joseph and his brothers? MORE INFO
Wisdom of Torah TUESDAY, OCT 5TH 7:00A Together, over breakfast with Rabbi Brian Strauss, come explore the ancient wisdom of Torah and how it can be applied in today's modern world. MORE INFO
Jewish Literacy with Rabbi Danny Horwitz TUESDAY, OCT 5TH 7:30P TO 8:30P Join Rabbi Horwitz for a year-long class on Jewish Literacy. He will use Rabbi Telushkin's book and explore themes of: general Jewish history; critical stories in the Tanakh; fundamental Jewish life behaviors, what they mean and what they teach; and Jewish theology.MORE INFO Jewish Meditation Group WEDNESDAY, OCT 6TH 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 ScholarStream: Torah Relationships WEDNESDAY, OCT 6TH 7:00P TO 8:00P The Conservative Movement seminaries and institutions are partnering to offer eight series that will bring you face-to-face with the brightest and most engaging scholars our movement has to offer. The first series is Torah Relationships. MORE INFO
Lunch with Rabbi Strauss on Zoom THURSDAY, OCT 7TH 12:00P TO 12:45P Join Rabbi Strauss on Zoom as we discuss the Jewish take on a topic in the news today. October's Topic: Jewish Beliefs on Gun Control. MORE INFO
Shabbat Renewal with the Glaich and Lane Families Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss FRIDAY, OCT 8TH 6:00P Join us for our Main Sanctuary Service MORE INFO
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service FRIDAY, OCT 8TH 6:30P MORE INFO J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service SHABBAT, OCT 9TH 8:30A MORE INFO Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service SHABBAT, OCT 9TH 9:15AMORE INFO Shabbat Morning Service Bar Mitzvah: Asher Glaich and Jack Lane Sermon by Rabbi Steven Morgen SHABBAT, OCT 9TH 9:30A MORE INFO
Torah Study with Rabbi Danny Horwitz SHABBAT, OCT 9TH 11:30A
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv SHABBAT, OCT 9TH 6:30PMORE INFO
Museum Minyan Havdalah SATURDAY, OCT 9TH 6:55P Join for the conclusion of Shabbat with virtual Havdalah and study session with Zoom opening at 7:10. Starting at 7:20 we will join for a short study session.MORE INFO
Jewish Learning Project SUNDAY, OCT 10TH 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 Sunday mornings and are open to the public and free of charge. MORE INFO
Learning from the Sages: Midrash on the Book of Genesis with Rabbi Barry Gelman SUNDAY, OCT 10TH 10:00A TO 11:00A Our tradition teaches us that the Torah has Seventy Faces (Shivim Panim L’Torah). The Rabbis relished turning the text over and over to find new insights that can teach us about living a good life. Join Rabbi Gelman in exploring this great treasure of wisdom. MORE INFO
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Taught by Rabbi Brian Strauss We will explore questions related to what a relationship in God and a life of faith entails: Where does faith come from? What are the models in Jewish tradition for a complex relationship with God which includes reverence and joy, but also anger and argument? Where does doubt fit into a life of faith? Where do Jews who do not believe fit in? Cost: $72 (includes all materials and lunch)
When: Wednesdays from noon – 1:30 pm Oct. 13; Nov. 10; Dec. 8; Jan. 12; Feb. 9; Mar. 9; Apr. 6; May 11
Together, over breakfast with Rabbi Brian Strauss, come explore the ancient wisdom of Torah and how it can be applied in today's modern world. Join us for minyan at 7:00am followed by study and breakfast at approximately 7:00am every Tuesday. This program is in memory of Steve Rudoff z’l
Our 20th Year of programming kicks off Wednesday, October 13th with Former FBI agent James Morrison - Cyber Security
Join us for dinner at 6:30 PM $12/p Programs begin at 7:00 PM Click here to register online Open to members and non-members
2021-2022 Guests: Wednesday, November 10 Jay Steinfeld - Lead from the Core: The 4 Principles for Profit and Prosperity
Wednesday, December 8 Dr. Tom Cole - The 4 Poignant Questions Older Men Ask Themselves
Wednesday, January 12 Channel 2 Sports Anchor Ari Alexander
Wednesday, February 2 Israel Bonds brings us AIROBOTICS, a leading Israeli technology company with a growing Houston footprint
Wednesday, March 9 Escorting the Soul: Exploring the Mitzvah of Tahara and the Life-affirming Work of the Chevra Kadisha
Wednesday, April 6 Depression and Anxiety for Men after the Covid 19 Pandemic
Sunday, May 11 Retired Channel 13 News Anchor Tom Koch
Classes began Sunday, October 3rd! With this multi-faceted program of engagement in Jewish tradition we hope to inspire you to seek out the wisdom of our amazing history, faith, and culture. JLP is especially designed to meet your needs and interests. Come as often as you wish and are able to do so. Choose from monthly, weekly, single-event, or short-term topics. Mix and match your own program so you can enrich your Jewish life.
- Limited Series - Midrash: The Book of Genesis with Rabbi Barry Gelman | Sundays 10a: Our tradition teaches us that the Torah has Seventy Faces (Shivim Panim L’Torah). The Rabbis relished turning the text over and over to find new insights that can teach us about living a good life. Family Dynamics in Bereshit with Gabi Gelman | Mondays 7p: What can learn from the relationships of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, Jacob, Leah and Rachel, and Joseph and his brothers?
- Year-Long Courses - Invitation to Judaism with Rabbi Steven Morgen | Sundays 9a: This class is open to anyone, but is especially designed for newcomers to Judaism to learn the basics of our way of life, way of thinking about God, and way of looking at the world. Prayerbook Hebrew with Cantor Diane Dorf | Sundays 9a: Learn how to lead the Hebrew prayers for the Saturday morning service, and chant a few verses from the Torah.
Introduction to Hebrew with Cantor Diane Dorf | Sundays 10a: Learn to read Hebrew and recognize essential prayer vocabulary. This course is open to everyone, but is required for the Invitation to Judaism students.
Jewish Values and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict with Rabbi Danny Horwitz | Sundays 10a: Through the study of Jewish narratives about Israel and the unpacking of the complex meanings of peace in Jewish tradition, participants are invited to explore the ideas and values that animate different attitudes toward the conflict and how these values shape their own political understandings. Abraham Heschel’s The Prophets with Rabbi Danny Horwitz | Sundays 11a: Who were the prophets of Israel; what was their message and what does it bring us today? Abraham Joshua Heschel, perhaps the greatest Jewish thinker of the 20th century, gave us important and previously neglected insights about their teachings. Jewish Literacy with Rabbi Danny Horwitz | Tuesdays 7:30p: Over the course of the year we will explore: General Jewish history, Critical stories and themes in the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh), Fundamental Jewish life behaviors, what they mean and what they teach, Jewish theology - What do we think about God, the afterlife and other big ideas.
POSITION OPENING SOON: CEMETERY MANAGER Beth Yeshurun Cemetery Assn (BYCA) is looking for a cemetery manager to replace the current manager who is retiring. It is a part time contract position, which reports to the BYCA board. If you have any interest please contact Jerry Paine at painej@sbcglobal.net
