Join us for a week of programming, prayer, and Jewish learning.
Wisdom of Torah (Breakfast Club) TUESDAY, MAR 1ST 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
Voices of Torah with Rabbi Steven Morgen (Breakfast Club) WEDNESDAY, MAR 2ND 7:00A Rabbi Morgen teaches Wednesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 5 days a week with our clergy!MORE INFO
ScholarStream: Halakha - The Process Moving Forward and the Forward-Moving Process WEDNESDAY, MAR 2ND 7:00P Scholarstream 5782 features three distinct arcs of learning that stand-alone or flow into each other. Cultivating Our Relationships, Defining Our Sacred Spaces, and Renewing Our Resilience will offer an exploration of who we are, where we are in relation to others, and how we move forward in this complicated world. MORE INFO
Jewish Meditation Group - Virtual WEDNESDAY, MAR 2ND 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, MAR 3RD 7:00A Rabbi Fort teaches Thursday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 5 days a week with our clergy!MORE INFO
Tot Shabbat with Miss Cathy! FRIDAY, MAR 4TH 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, MAR 4TH 5:30PMORE INFO Shabbat Renewal with the Staller Family New Member Shabbat Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Fort FRIDAY, MAR 4TH 6:00P Join us for our Main Sanctuary Service where we will recognize our new members from the past 2 years. MORE INFO J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service SHABBAT, MAR 5TH 8:30A MORE INFO Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service SHABBAT, MAR 5TH 9:15AMORE INFO
Shabbat Morning Service - Shabbat Refreshed Bar Mitzvah: Tova Staller Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss SHABBAT, MAR 5TH 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. Join us in the Barg Santuary!. MORE INFO My Shabbat SHABBAT, MAR 5TH 9:30A TO 10:30A An interactive, engaging, and educational Shabbat service for 3rd through 6th grade students and their families. MORE INFO J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv SHABBAT, FEB 19TH 5:45PMORE INFO
Main Sanctuary Mincha/Ma’ariv Bat Mitzvah of Nina Teichman SHABBAT, MAR 5TH 6:00p MORE INFO
Museum Minyan Havdalah SATURDAY, MAR 5TH 6:20P Join for the conclusion of Shabbat with virtual Havdalah and a short study session via Zoom.MORE INFO
Young Family Havdalah SHABBAT, MAR 5TH 6:45P TO 8:00P Join us for a camp-style Havdalah with our friend Joe Buchanan! MORE INFO
Jewish Learning Project SUNDAY, MAR 6TH 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
Making Memories for Grandchildren & Grandfriends SUNDAY, MAR 6TH 4:00P TO 5:00P Grandfriends & Grandkids - celebrate Jewish holidays together with a little learning and a lot of crafts! MORE INFO
Introduction to Judaism 2.0 SUNDAY, MAR 6TH 7:00P TO 8:00P So you completed Invitation to Judaism—what comes next? Intro 2.0! Review and delve deeper into topics from Invitation to Judaism: holidays, theology, practices & observances. 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.
The following COVID-related protocols are in effect:
For fully vaccinated congregants of all ages, masks are now optional indoors and outdoors. Any congregant that feels more comfortable wearing a mask is welcome to continue.
Congregants that are not fully vaccinated should continue joining us virtually for programs and services. As they become fully vaccinated, they can choose whether or not to wear masks.
Congregants that are not eligible to be vaccinated should be masked when possible.
All congregants and visitors are expected to be vaccinated. Congregants that are fully vaccinated but are immunocompromised or have underlying conditions may not be fully protected by the vaccine. For your safety, please consult your physician for guidance before attending in-person services and events. We highly encourage all who are eligible to get vaccinated. If you are not vaccinated, you should stay home and participate virtually.
Any individual experiencing symptoms of illness, we ask you to stay home and return to the synagogue when you are free of symptoms.
Friday, March 4, 2022 at 5:00pm The ERJCC Houston, Beth Yeshurun and BYDS are bringing Miss Cathy for Tot Shabbat! Many of your kiddos know Miss Cathy from the ERJCC. Toddlers & Preschoolers join us for a musical Shabbat with Rabbi Sarah Fort and Miss Cathy, followed by challah and more fun!
It's March and we are looking forward to PURIM! We'll meet in Stein Hall for our musical service and crafts. If weather permits, we will head to the PreSchool playground. We ask that parents and kids that are able to please wear masks.
Friday, March 11, 2022 at 6:00pm Join the Beth Yeshurun Sisterhood for a special Shabbat service as sisterhoods from WLCJ (Women's League of Conservative Judaism) around the country come together to celebrate Shabbat. If you are interested in participating with Sisterhood in the service, please contact Barbara Koslov or Vicky Richker.
Honoring the Musical Legacy of Cantor Meir Finkelstein! March 31, 2022 at Congregation Beth Yeshurun
We look forward to our concert celebrating the music of Cantor Meir Finkelstein. Tickets for this incomparable musical experience have been in great demand as the evening will feature renowned cantors, including Cantors Azi Schwartz, Chayim Frenkel, Netanel Hershtik, and Rachel Goldman! Purchase Individual Tickets
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!
The news from Ukraine continues to be dire. There are 200,000 Jews in Ukraine who have been profoundly affected by political and economic instability. They are hurting, and we would like to do our part to support the needs of those impacted.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston has set a fundraising goal of $220,000 to support JFNA’s $20 million goal to help Ukrainian Jews. They need our support.
Funds are needed to help with: Helping people make Aliyah to Israel; Securing the local community and its institutions; Maintaining critical welfare services; Assisting internally displaced people in multiple locations; Launching an emergency hotline; Securing temporary housing for people in transit; Purchasing satellite phones to maintain communications across the region; Securing five Jewish schools and training staff to manage crisis needs
A patient at MD Anderson desperately needs white blood cells. There is a national shortage due to the pandemic forcing some hospitals to defer patients from major surgery, including organ transplants.
If you can donate, please call The Blood Bank (713.792.7788) and tell them it is in recognition of Sheila Cranman - 2645731
Please pass this on to anyone who might be able to assist. The blood bank is desperate for donations.
