Join us for a week of programming, prayer, and Jewish learning.
JTS Fall Series: Six Days Shall You Labor MONDAY, DEC 13TH 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
Jewish Literacy with Rabbi Danny Horwitz TUESDAY, DEC 14TH 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 15TH 7:00A Rabbi Morgen teaches Wednesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 5 days a week with our clergy!MORE INFO
Jewish Meditation Group WEDNESDAY, DEC 15TH 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 (Breakfast Club) THURSDAY, DEC 16TH 7:00A Rabbi Fortteaches Wednesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 5 days a week with our clergy! MORE INFO
Kids Meals/SEARCH Bags Assembly THURSDAY, DEC 16TH 9:00A TO 10:00A 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
Story Time with Rabbi Fort FRIDAY, DEC 17TH 5:00P Join us virtually once a month as Rabbi Fort reads our kids a story, then shares the blessing over challah and grape juice, plus a blessing for all of our children. MORE INFO
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service FRIDAY, DEC 17TH 5:00P MORE INFO
Shabbat Renewal with the Whitman Family Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss FRIDAY, DEC 17TH 6:00P Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Service. MORE INFO
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service SHABBAT, DEC 18TH 8:30A MORE INFO Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service - Outdoors SHABBAT, DEC 18TH 9:15AMORE INFO
Shabbat Morning Service Bat Mitzvah: Kayla Whitman and Second Bar Mitzvah: Dr. Mark Entman Sermon by Rabbi Steven Morgen SHABBAT, DEC 18TH 9:30A Join for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service. MORE INFO
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv SHABBAT, DEC 18TH 5:00PMORE INFO
Museum Minyan Havdalah SATURDAY, DEC 18TH 5:20P Join for the conclusion of Shabbat with virtual Havdalah and a short study session via Zoom.MORE INFO
Jewish Learning Project SUNDAY, DEC 19TH 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
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Blood Drive SUNDAY, DEC 19TH 10:00A TO 2:00P Stop in at CBY on Sunday morning to do an easy and important mitzvah - donate blood! 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 5 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.
Friday, December 17, 2021 at 5:00 PM Join us virtually once a month as Rabbi Fort reads our kids a story, then shares the blessing over challah and grape juice, plus a blessing for all of our children.
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
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.
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!
