Join us for a week of programming, prayer, and Jewish learning.
Wisdom of Torah with Rabbi Brian Strauss(Breakfast Club) TUESDAY, APR 5TH 7:00A Rabbi Strauss teaches Tuesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 4 days a week with our clergy! MORE INFO
Raising Jewish Kids TUESDAY, APR 5TH 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
ScholarStream: Renewing our Resilience TUESDAY, APR 5TH 7:00P TO 8:00P Scholarstream 5782 features three distinct arcs of learning that stand-alone or flow into each other. Each series 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
Voices of Torah with Rabbi Steven Morgen (Breakfast Club) WEDNESDAY, APR 6TH 7:00A Rabbi Morgen teaches Wednesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 5 days a week with our clergy!MORE INFO
Women in Diplomacy WEDNESDAY, APR 6TH 9:00A TO 10:30A AJC Houston is partnering with the congregations and Sisterhoods of Beth Israel, Beth Yeshurun, and Emanu El to host 'Women in Diplomacy' at Congregation Emanu El featuring the Consuls from Israel, Norway, and Canada and our State Department Regional Director. MORE INFO
God During Times of Crisis WEDNESDAY, APR 6TH 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
Jewish Meditation Group - Virtual WEDNESDAY, APR 6TH 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, APR 7TH 7:00A Rabbi Fort teaches Thursday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 5 days a week with our clergy!MORE INFO Fasting & Feasting in Abrahamic Faith THURSDAY, APR 7TH 7:00P TO 9:00P Passover, Easter, and Ramadan all fall at the same time this year. Each holiday represents a kind of feast and a kind of fast. Our discussion will focus on the significance of these feasts and fasts in each of our traditions.MORE INFO
Story Time with Rabbi Fort FRIDAY, APR 8TH 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
Moment at the Ark: Prayers for Healing FRIDAY, APR 8TH 5:30P TO 6:00P Join Rabbi Fort for a healing prayers and a moment before the Ark. MORE INFO
Shabbat Renewal with the Sheinbein Family Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Fort FRIDAY, APR 8TH 6:00P Join us for our Main Sanctuary Service. MORE INFO J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service FRIDAY, APR 8TH 6:30PMORE INFO
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service SHABBAT, APR 9TH 8:30A MORE INFO Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service SHABBAT, APR 9TH 9:15AMORE INFO
Shabbat Morning Service Bar Mitzvah: Jacob Sheinbein Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss SHABBAT, APR 9TH 9:30A Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning service. MORE INFO J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv SHABBAT, APR 9TH 7:15PMORE INFO
Museum Minyan Havdalah SATURDAY, APR 9TH 7:35P Join for the conclusion of Shabbat with virtual Havdalah and a short study session via Zoom.MORE INFO
Women's Chocolate Seder SUNDAY, APR 10TH 2:00P TO 3:30P Join other Jewish women for a special retelling of the Passover story through chocolate, highlighting the many important roles of women along the way. Our Chocolate Seder is a special way to get ready for Passover, and reminds us that freedom is sweet! MORE INFO
Community Wide Man's Mock Seder SUNDAY, APR 10TH 7:00P TO 8:30P Join Jewish organizations across the community for the annual Man's Mock Seder, hosted by UOS.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.
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.
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 - 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 Sales will continue 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
Sunday, April 10th | 2:00pm Join other Jewish women for a special retelling of the Passover story through chocolate, highlighting the many important roles of women along the way. Our Chocolate Seder is a special way to get ready for Passover, and reminds us that freedom is sweet!
For Jewish women (Bat Mitzvah and older) $18 per member | $25 per non-member
Yizkor Service Saturday, April 23rd Yizkor is soon approaching, a time when we honor the memory of our loved ones. To ensure that the names of your loved ones are memorialized in our 5782 Yizkor Book Addendum, please complete the online Yizkor Book form. Names received after April 15 might not be printed on the Passover addendum, but will be included in the online version of the book available on our website as well as the Shavuot addendum.
Women in Diplomacy: An Inside Look at the Work of Women Serving as Diplomats in Houston AJC Houston is partnering with the congregations and Sisterhoods of Beth Israel, Beth Yeshurun, and Emanu El to host 'Women in Diplomacy' at Congregation Emanu El (1500 Sunset Blvd.) on Wednesday, April 6. The program will start off with a reception at 9:00 a.m. in Feld Hall before moving into the Barish Sanctuary at 9:30 a.m.
assover, Easter, and Ramadan all fall at the same time this year. Each holiday represents a kind of feast and kind of fast. Our interfaith discussion with Rabbi Steven Morgen, Reverend Justin Elder, and Imam Fatih Ozcan will focus on the significance of these feasts and fasts in each of our Abrahamic traditions.
Join us at the Houston Raindrop Foundation Turkish House at 9301 West Bellfort, 77071. Our discussion will be followed by an iftar - a break fast meal eaten after sundown during Ramadan. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
Join Lisa and Rabbi Brian Strauss in Jerusalem this summer for the Shalom Hartman Institute’s Community Leadership Program (CLP) June 22-29, 2022!
Leaders and learners from around the world come together for an exhilarating week of deep text study, experiential learning, field trips, and critical discourse on how we can shape a constructive conversation on the future of Zionism for North American Jews.
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!
