Join us for a week of programming, prayer, and Jewish learning.
JTS Fall Series: Six Days Shall You Labor MONDAY, NOV 29TH 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
Virtual Candlelighting for the 2nd Night of Hanukkah MONDAY, NOV 29TH 7:00P TO 7:10P Join Rabbi Brian Strauss as he lights the candles for the second night of Hanukkah! MORE INFO
Wisdom of Torah (Breakfast Club) TUESDAY, NOV 30TH 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
Virtual Candlelighting for the 3rd Night of Hanukkah TUESDAY, NOV 30TH 7:00P TO 7:10P Join Rabbi Steven Morgen as he lights the candles for the 3rd night of Hanukkah! MORE INFO
Jewish Literacy with Rabbi Danny Horwitz TUESDAY, NOV 30TH 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 (Breakfast Club) WEDNESDAY, DEC 1ST 7:00A Rabbi Morgen teaches Wednesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 5 days a week with our clergy!MORE INFO
Young Professionals Ultimate Hanukkah Game Night WEDNESDAY, DEC 1ST 7:00P TO 9:00P Join us at Tea & Victory for lite bites, games (including a dreidel contest!), and a full menu of teas, coffees, and drinks!MORE INFO
Jewish Meditation Group WEDNESDAY, DEC 1ST 7:00P Explore tools for mindfulness, find a different way to talk to God, and deepen your prayer with meditation and chanting.MORE INFO
Virtual Candlelighting for the 4th Night of Hanukkah WEDNESDAY, DEC 1ST 7:00P TO 7:10P Join Rabbi Sarah Fort as she lights the candles for the 4th night of Hanukkah! MORE INFO
Jewish Mysticism & Ancient Cultural Beliefs with Rabbi Fort (Breakfast Club) THURSDAY, DEC 2ND 7:45A TO 8:30A Rabbi Fortteaches Wednesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 5 days a week with our clergy! MORE INFO
Houston YP & 20 Somethings Hanukkah Bazaar at Hillel Houston THURSDAY, DEC 2ND 7:00P TO 9:00P Join with other Jewish organizations for a community-wide Hanukkah Bazaar! Latkes, sufganiyot, drinks & fun! MORE INFO
Virtual Candlelighting for the 5th Night of Hanukkah THURSDAY, DEC 2ND 7:00P TO 7:10P Join Rabbi David Rosen as he lights the candles for the 5th night of Hanukkah! MORE INFO
Tot Shabbat with Miss Cathy! FRIDAY, DEC 3RD 5:00P TO 5:45P BYDS and CBY are bringing Miss Cathy from the ERJCC for Tot Shabbat! Toddlers & Preschoolers join us for a musical Shabbat with Rabbi Sarah Fort and Miss Cathy, followed by challah and more fun! MORE INFO
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service FRIDAY, DEC 3RD 5:00P MORE INFO
Shabbat Renewal with the Katz Family Sermon by Rabbi Steven Morgen FRIDAY, DEC 3RD 6:00P Join us at Shabbat Renewal, our main sanctuary service. MORE INFO
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service SHABBAT, DEC 4TH 8:30A MORE INFO Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service - Outdoors SHABBAT, DEC 4TH 9:15AMORE INFO
Shabbat Morning Service - Shabbat Refreshed Bat Mitzvah: Annie Katz Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss SHABBAT, DEC 4TH 9:30A Join for an uplifting and upbeat Shabbat morning service. Our Friday night band joins us for some new melodies as we celebrate Shabbat together. MORE INFO
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv SHABBAT, DEC 4TH 5:00PMORE INFO
Museum Minyan Havdalah SATURDAY, DEC 4TH 5:15P Join for the conclusion of Shabbat with virtual Havdalah and a short study session via Zoom.MORE INFO
Virtual Candlelighting for the 5th Night of Hanukkah MOTZEI SHABBAT, DEC 4TH 7:00P TO 7:10P Join Rabbi Jack Segal as he lights the candles for the 7th night of Hanukkah! MORE INFO
Jewish Learning Project SUNDAY, DEC 5TH 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
Light Up the Night! A Hanukkah Celebration SUNDAY, DEC 5TH 5:00P TO 6:30P Join us for Hanukkah food, crafts, and songs. Plus fireworks to kickoff the last night of Hanukkah! MORE INFO
JTS Fall Series: Six Days Shall You Labor MONDAY, DEC 6TH 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 A full list of upcoming events can be found here
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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.
This is the last night of Hanukkah and we are going to Light Up the Night! Join us for chicken, latkes, and special Hanukkah desserts, as well as crafts and takeaways for all ages. Cantor Finkelstein will light the candles for the last night and we will all sing songs together before we head out to the parking lot for a real fireworks show! $18 per family | $8 per individual
Click here to Register * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * We're also looking for teen volunteers! Contact Sarah Goldberg at sgoldberg@bethyeshurun.org for more information! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Last year we collected one new toy for every child at Reynolds Elementary School for Christmas. Let's do it again this year!
Wednesday, December 1 at 7:00pm Young Professionals! Join us at Tea & Victory for lite bites, games (including a dreidel contest!), and a full menu of teas, coffees, and drinks!
We always like to pair our YP event with some social action, so in the spirit of Game Night we introduce you to Child's Play, a non-profit dedicated to improving children's lives through toys and games in their network of over 185 hospitals worldwide. A portion of your registration will go to their Wishlist for Texas Children's Hospital. Click here for more information and to register
Thursday, December 2 at 7:00pm Explore the Hanukkah Bazaar booths and collect prizes and memories along the way! Join Houston's Young Professionals and 20somethings from 7 Jewish Houston organizations. Bazaar Booths include Hanukkah Pong, Semitic Squid Games, trivia, and more!
RSVP before November 25 to receive two tickets for the secret gift raffle- all auction items are wrapped, so you'll have to channel your inner Maccabee intuition and put your ticket(s) towards the best one...or so you hope! Click here for more information and to register
Exclusive Viewing Opportunity: Preservation Houston CBY Virtual Tour Earlier this year Beth Yeshurun received one of Preservation Houston’s prestigious Good Brick Awards for our restoration efforts following Hurricane Harvey. Preservation Houston now has selected Beth Yeshurun to be among a small group of prior award recipients to be part of its annual Good Brick Tour.
Congregants can access the Beth Yeshurun video at no charge by visiting preservationhouston.org/cbyand using promo code: 1891. Please note that this link and promo code are solely for our members, and we ask that you not forward to others.
The three other properties on the tour are: the Riesner Tenant House (a 2020 Award recipient), the National Cash Register Building (a 2011 recipient)*, and the Gulf Building, now called The Jones on Main (a 1987 and 2004 recipient for various stages of restoration). You may view the videos of these properties at preservationhouston.org/goodbricktour with a one-time $25 donation to Preservation Houston.
Honoring the Musical Legacy of Cantor Meir Finkelstein! March 31, 2022 at Congregation Beth Yeshurun
This incomparable musical experience will feature renowned cantors, performing the original compositions of our very own, Cantor Meir Finkelstein! We invite you to enjoy a magnificent evening. Purchase Individual Tickets Beginning Wednesday, December 1st
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!
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
