Join us for a week of programming, prayer, and Jewish learning.
Wisdom of Torah (Breakfast Club) TUESDAY, MAR 8TH 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 9TH 7:00A Rabbi Morgen teaches Wednesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 5 days a week with our clergy!MORE INFO
God During Times of Crisis WEDNESDAY, MAR 9TH 12:00P TO 1:30P We will explore questions related to what a relationship with God and a life of faith entails. We will use the Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism curriculum from the Shalom Hartman Institute. MORE INFO
100 Jewish Men - An Evening with Israel Bonds: In Search of the Next Unicorn WEDNESDAY, MAR 9TH 6:30P TO 8:00P Featuring: Orna Avraham, Head of Israel Economic Mission for the Southwest, and Idan Katz, CEO of MYOR, an Israeli startup that is based in Houston. A "unicorn" company is one worth over $1 billion. Meet Idan Katz, Israeli entrepreneur, and learn about his business and what services the Israel Economic Mission of the Southwest provides. Our Houston Israel Bonds Chair, Jeremy Sorkin, will give an overview of Israel Bonds' mission. MORE INFO
ScholarStream: Halakha - The Process Moving Forward and the Forward-Moving Process WEDNESDAY, MAR 9TH 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 9TH 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, MAR 10TH 7:00A Rabbi Fort teaches Thursday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 5 days a week with our clergy!MORE INFO
Pacman Purim! THURSDAY, MAR 10TH 7:30P TO 9:30P Young Professionals - meet up at Cidercade to enjoy games and house-made craft drinks as we gear up for Purim! MORE INFO
Moment at the Ark: Prayers for Healing FRIDAY, MAR 11TH 5:30P TO 6:00P Join Rabbi Fort for a healing prayers and a moment before the Ark.MORE INFO J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service FRIDAY, MAR 11TH 5:30PMORE INFO Shabbat Renewal Sisterhood Shabbat Sermon by Sisterhood Member Marilyn Hassid FRIDAY, MAR 11TH 6:00P Join us for our Main Sanctuary Service. This week we celebrate the Beth Yeshurun Sisterhood with a special Shabbat service. MORE INFO Better Together Shabbat Dinner @ Beth Israel FRIDAY, MAR 11TH 7:30P TO 9:00P Join the Better Together Jewish 50's & 60's Singles Group for Shabbat Dinner. MORE INFO
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service SHABBAT, MAR 12TH 8:30A MORE INFO Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service SHABBAT, MAR 12TH 9:15AMORE INFO
Shabbat Morning Service Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Fort SHABBAT, MAR 12TH 9:30A Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning service. MORE INFO J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv SHABBAT, MAR 12TH 6:00PMORE INFO
Museum Minyan Havdalah SATURDAY, MAR 12TH 6:25P Join for the conclusion of Shabbat with virtual Havdalah and a short study session via Zoom.MORE INFO
BYDS Gala - "Party Like It's 1999" SATURDAY, MAR 12TH 7:15P TO 11:30P Party Like It's 1999! Join the Beth Yeshurun Day School in honoring Stewart & Louise Rosenthal and Season Paquette. MORE INFO
Jewish Learning Project SUNDAY, MAR 13TH 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
Purim Megillah Reading & Shpiel WEDNESDAY, MAR 16TH 6:30P TO 8:30P Join us for the Megillah readings in the J.B. Greenfield Chapel (6:30p), Main Sanctuary (7:00p), or Museum Minyan (7:00p). MORE INFO
Beth Yeshurun's Annual Purim Carnival! SUNDAY, MAR 20TH 11:00A TO 2:00P The Carnival is back! Join us for food, games, rides, and fun! 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 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. Click here for more information about the Beth Yeshurun Sisterhood
Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 7:30pm | $18 per person Young Professionals - meet up at Cidercade Houston (2320 Canal St, 77003) to enjoy games and house-made craft drinks as we gear up for Purim!
In the spirit of matanot l’evyonim,’ (gifts for those in need) we will be donating part of the proceeds of all ticket sales to the Houston Jewish Federation's fundraising efforts for their partners in Ukraine who are maintaining critical welfare services, assisting internally displaced people, securing the local communities, Jewish schools and institutions. Learn more about the Federation's initiative and give directly if you wish. Click here to Register!
Join us for Megillah readings in the J.B. Greenfield Chapel at 6:30pm and the Main Sanctuary and Museum Minyan at 7:00pm. Come in costume and enjoy hamentaschen after the Megillah reading!
Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 11:00am Come one, come all, join us for our annual Purim Carnival! Accessible to all ages! Join us for rides, games, entertainment, and more!
Wristbands and Tickets: Unlimited Wristbands (Prices increase at the door on March 20th) Preschool: $10.00 | Ages 5+: $25.00 Food Punch Card: $14.00 | Individual Tickets (packs of 10) $10 INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICES: Each Ride (4), Face Painting (5), Balloon Artist (5), Entrees (8), All Sides/Snacks/Desserts (2), Beverages (1)
Want to do a mitzvah while you’re at the Carnival? The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will be having a blood drive from 11am - 2pm. Register for a time slot and pick up a hamentaschen when you’re done! Students from The Emery/Weiner School will be conducting a book drive that will benefit the students at Reynolds Elementary.
Honoring the Musical Legacy of Cantor Meir Finkelstein! March 31, 2022 at Congregation Beth Yeshurun
The evening’s concert features original compositions of Cantor Meir Finkelstein, performed by the world’s leading cantors, including Cantor Rachel Goldman, Beth Yeshurun’s new cantor who officially begins her tenure on July 1. The evening also will feature Cantor Azi Schwartz from Park Avenue Synagogue, Cantor Netanel Hershtik of Hampton Synagogue in New York and Cantor Gideon Zelermyer from Congregation Shaar Hashomayim in Quebec. Purchase Individual Tickets
Members $38 per person / Public $42 Per Person $13 per seder plate items (limited quantity) Members must be logged in to receive discounted pricing Main entrees include: Slow Roasted Brisket with Carrots & Potatoes; Roasted Salmon in a Lemon Sauce; Vegetarian Option - Wild Rice Stuffed Pepper with Marinara Sauce
Each meal will include your choice of main entree with sides and: Matzah Ball Soup, Gefilte Fish served on Bib Lettuce, Carrot Garnish & Horseradish, Passover Dessert, and Matzah
Seder Plate Items include: Roasted Shank Bone, Parsley, Charoset, Boiled Egg, Horseradish, Lettuce, Matzah All meals are supervised by HKA Deadline to order is Wednesday, March 22nd or until we reach capacity. All orders will be ready for curbside pickup on Friday, April 15th at 10:00am or 11:30am. Click here to purchase your meal
Is your family looking for a great way to spend time together? FRIDAY, APRIL 29TH - SATURDAY, APRIL 30TH
Beth Yeshurun Family Retreat returns with a new location at Moody Gardens in Galveston! Spend Shabbat with your Beth Yeshurun clergy and Jewish country musician Joe Buchanan, then explore all the activities and attractions Moody Gardens has to offer. From Jewish learning and Shabbat services to a paddlewheel boat ride, visiting the aquarium, or relaxing by the pool, there is truly something for all ages and interests.
The retreat is open to all Beth Yeshurun and Beth Yeshurun Day School members and their families.
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.
