Join us for a week of programming, prayer, and Jewish learning.
Wisdom of Torah (Breakfast Club) TUESDAY, NOV 16TH 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
Sisterhood 2021 Torah Fund Event TUESDAY, NOV 16TH 10:00A TO 12:00P Join our Sisterhood's annual Torah Fund Event for our guest speaker - Ellen Leventhal - lunch, and the presentation of the 2021 Martha Lea Stein Woman of Achievement Award to Marsha Abramson and Vicky Richker. MORE INFO
Raising Jewish Kids TUESDAY, NOV 16TH 7:00P TO 8:00P Non-Jewish parents, grandparents and family members, join us for a 3-part series on Raising Jewish Children.MORE INFO
Jewish Literacy with Rabbi Danny Horwitz TUESDAY, NOV 16TH 7:30P 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
Voices of Torah with Rabbi Steven Morgen WEDNESDAY, NOV 17TH 7:00A Rabbi Morgen teaches Wednesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 5 days a week with our clergy!MORE INFO YES Trip to the Museum of Natural Science WEDNESDAY, NOV 17TH 11:00A Join us for a deli lunch and then a field trip to the Museum of Natural Science! MORE INFO
Jewish Meditation Group WEDNESDAY, NOV 17TH 7:00P Explore tools for mindfulness, find a different way to talk to God, and deepen your prayer with meditation and chanting.MORE INFO Jewish Mysticism & Ancient Cultural Beliefs with Rabbi Fort THURSDAY, NOV 18TH 7:00A Rabbi Fort teaches Thursday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 5 days a week with our clergy!MORE INFO
Kids Meals/SEARCH Bags Assembly THURSDAY, NOV 18TH 9:00A Join Sisterhood and our Social Action team to assemble snack bags for Kids Meals and SEARCH. Space is limited so you must register to join. MORE INFO
36th Annual Houston Interfaith Thanksgiving Service @ St Philip Presbyterian Church THURSDAY, NOV 18TH 7:00P Nine faith traditions, including our own Rabbi Steven Morgen, will offer prayers and reflections on the theme The Gift of Life. MORE INFO
Stuff You Never Learned in Hebrew School THURSDAY, NOV 18TH 7:00P Every religion does death differently. Judaism has its own particular requirements, hang-ups, and, of course, just plain urban legends! Come talk about cremation, tattoos, rules about Jewish cemeteries and more with Rabbi Fort. Definitely not stuff any of us encountered in Hebrew School! MORE INFO
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service FRIDAY, NOV 19TH 5:00P MORE INFO
Shabbat Renewal with the Getz Family Grandparent's Shabbat FRIDAY, NOV 19TH 6:00P Join us at Shabbat Renewal where Rabbi Brian Strauss and Cantor Meir Finkelstein will bless all grandparents and grandchildren at a special Shabbat Renewal. MORE INFO
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service SHABBAT, NOV 20TH 8:30A MORE INFO Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service - Outdoors SHABBAT, NOV 20TH 9:15AMORE INFO
Shabbat Morning Service Bat Mizvah: Lauren Getz Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss SHABBAT, NOV 20TH 9:30A Join us for Shabbat Morning Services. MORE INFO
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv Bar Mitzvah: Stone Hoover SHABBAT, NOV 13TH 5:00PMORE INFO
Museum Minyan Havdalah SATURDAY, NOV 20TH 5:15P Join for the conclusion of Shabbat with virtual Havdalah and a short study session via Zoom.MORE INFO
Jewish Learning Project SUNDAY, NOV 21ST 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
JTS Fall Series: Six Days Shall You Labor MONDAY, NOV 22ND 1:00P Many of us spend more time at work than anywhere else over the course of our lives—but are we defined by what we do? Join JTS Online for Six Days Shall You Labor: Perspectives on Work in Jewish Texts. MORE INFO
Once content has been recorded live, it will be saved on our social media platforms 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.
For fully vaccinated congregants and guests of all ages, masks are now optional indoors and outdoors. Any congregant that feels more comfortable wearing a mask is welcome to continue.
Congregants 12 and over that are not fully vaccinated should continue joining us virtually for programs and services.
Congregants 5 to 11 that are newly eligible to be vaccinated should continue wearing masks indoors. As they become fully vaccinated, they can choose whether or not to wear masks.
Congregants under 5 that are not eligible to be vaccinated should be masked when possible.
As virus transmission outdoors is significantly less than indoors, mask-wearing for children 11 and under is optional for outdoor events.
Join us nightly for virtual candle lightings with each of our Clergy, special programming for Young Professionals and Young Families, and end the festival of lights with a fireworks show at our congregational Hanukkah Celebration! Click here to see all the Hanukkah Events at Beth Yeshurun
We invite you to share with us your simchas - births, engagement, weddings, or award and recognitions. Fill our Mazel Tov form with your information a picture and share your great news with the rest of the congregation. Click here to Submit your Simcha!
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. Click here to view this year's classes!
Registration is open for the City-Wide 8th & 9th Grade Alternative Winter Break! Join Jewish 8th & 9th graders from across Houston as they travel to ⚜️ NEW ORLEANS ⚜️ December 27-30. The trip is FREE for those enrolled in Kehillah High and $350 for others, thanks to generous support from our community. Click here to register by December 2nd
2021 Good Brick Tour Get a virtual look inside outstanding historic homes and buildings starting November 20 Congregation Beth Yeshurun is a 2021 Good Brick Award winner
Preservation Houston has presented Good Brick Awards since 1979 to recognize outstanding historic preservation projects across Houston. This year, we’re taking you inside four distinctive Good Brick Award-winning properties with a series of video tours accessible with a $25 donation.
