Join us for a week of programming, prayer, and Jewish learning.
Voices of Torah with Rabbi Steven Morgen WEDNESDAY, DEC 6TH 7:45A TO 8:30A Rabbi Morgen teaches Wednesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 4 days a week with our clergy! Religious School & Sulam Classes WEDNESDAY, DEC 6TH 4:45P TO 6:30P The William S. Malev Schools for Religious Studies of Congregation Beth Yeshurun provides religious education for students from Pre-Kindergarten through 7th Grade.MORE INFO
Jewish Meditation Group WEDNESDAY, DEC 6TH 7:00P TO 8:00P Explore tools for mindfulness, find a different way to talk to God, and deepen your prayer with meditation and chanting.MORE INFO
Breakfast Club with Rabbi Fort and Guests THURSDAY, DEC 7TH 7:45A TO 8:30A Join us for Torah and breakfast after services! First Night of Hanukkah THURSDAY, DEC 7TH When lighting the Hanukkah menorah on the first night, there are three blessings to recite. On all other night, there are only two.MORE INFO
100 Jewish Men & Sisterhood Welcome Scholar in Residence: Joel Chasnoff THURSDAY, DEC 7TH 6:30P TO 8:30P Join 100 Jewish Men and Beth Yeshurun Sisterhood for an evening of stories, reflections, and conversation about our magical connection with Israel, with comedian and Israel 201 author Joel Chasnoff! MORE INFO
Breakfast Club - Scholar in Residence: Joel Chasnoff FRIDAY, DEC 8TH 8:00A TO 9:00A Purity of Arms: An interactive program where we will wrestle with the question, “Is there such a thing as ethical warfare, and if so, does the Jewish state have a higher standard than other countries?” MORE INFO
Better Together Singles Over 50: Shabbat in the Park FRIDAY, DEC 8TH 6:00P TO 8:00P Join Jewish Singles Over 50 at Bellaire Town Square for Shabbat in the Park. MORE INFO
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service FRIDAY, DEC 8TH 5:00P MORE INFO
Shabbat Renewal: Scholar in Residence Joel Chasnoff FRIDAY, DEC 8TH 6:00P Join us at Shabbat Renewal in our Freedman Levit Sanctuary. Meet Joel Chasnoff and hear an introduction to his talk at Shabbat Kiddush. CLICK TO STREAM
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service SHABBAT, DEC 9TH 8:30AMORE INFO
Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service SHABBAT, DEC 9TH 9:30A Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service. CLICK TO STREAM
Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service SHABBAT, DEC 9TH 9:30AMORE INFO
Shabbat Shalom SHABBAT, DEC 9TH 10:15A Shabbat Shalom is a Shabbat morning program for young children under 7 years old. Each Shabbat, the children pray, sing, dance, hear stories, and much more! Children under 3 should come with a parent. No need to register!
Kiddush Luncheon with Scholar in Residence: Joel Chasnoff SHABBAT, DEC 9TH 10:15A Immediately folloing the Main Sanctuary Service join us for our Kiddush Luncheon with our Scholar in Residence Joel Chasnoff. He will give an update on Israel from the Israeli Perspective and we'll have time for Q&As. MORE INFO
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv SATURDAY, DEC 9TH 5:00PMORE INFO
Reynolds Elementary Toy Drive SUNDAY, DEC 10TH (ALL DAY) Help us collect a new toy for every child at Reynolds Elementary! Our week-long drive runs Sunday December 10-17. MORE INFO
Jewish Learning Project SUNDAY, DEC 10TH 9:00A TO 11:00A Join us Sunday mornings for learning opportunities with our clergy as well as special guest speakers. MORE INFO Religious School & Sulam Classes SUNDAY, DEC 10TH 9:30A TO 12:30P The William S. Malev Schools for Religious Studies of Congregation Beth Yeshurun provides religious education for students from Pre-Kindergarten through 7th Grade.MORE INFO
Sensory-Sensitive Hanukkah Event SUNDAY, DEC 10TH 2:00P TO 3:30P For children and adults who prefer a more low-key event, we will have all of the fun, food, crafts, and candle lighting of our bigger event, but in a more sensory-sensitive environment. MORE INFO
Light Up the Night! A Hanukkah Celebration SUNDAY, DEC 10TH 5:00P TO 6:30P Join us for Hanukkah food, crafts, and fireworks to celebrate Hanukkah! MORE INFO
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.
Scholar in Residence: Joel Chasnoff
This year, we welcome author and comedian Joel Chasnoff for our Fall Scholar-in-Residence. We hope you will join us for one of the sessions that we have planned!
Thursday, December 7 | 6:30P | Stein Hall | $18 per person, inlcudes dinner Join 100 Jewish Men and Beth Yeshurun Sisterhood for an evening of stories, reflections, and conversation about our magical connection with Israel, with comedian and Israel 201 author Joel Chasnoff
Friday, December 8 | J.B. Greenfield Chapel Breakfast at 8:00A | Stein Hall Purity of Arms: An interactive program where we will wrestle with the question, “Is there such a thing as ethical warfare, and if so, does the Jewish state have a higher standard than other countries?”
Friday, December 8 | Shabbat Renewal at 6:00P | Freedman Levit Sanctuary Meet Joel Chasnoff and hear an introduction to his talk at Shabbat Kiddush
Saturday, December 9 | Kiddush Lunch | Stein Hall Update on Israel from the Israeli Perspective, with Q&A
Sunday, December 10 | 5:00-6:00P $8 Preschoolers | $10 Elementary Kids | $12 Middle/High School & Adults
Join us for the fifth night of Hanukkah as we Light Up the Night! We will have dinner, including traditional Hanukkah treats, as well as crafts and SURPRISES for all ages. We'll light the candles for Hanukkah before we head out to the parking lot for a real fireworks show! Click here to register by Thursday, December 7 at noon
Sensory-Sensitive Hanukkah Event
Sunday, December 10 | 2:00 - 3:30P Suggested donation - $10 per person or $18 per family
Join us for a Hanukkah event for congregants of all ages with visual, auditory, or social sensitivities or disabilities. We will have latkes, cookie decorating, crafts, and a Hanukkah photo booth, all in a sensory-sensitive environment.Click here to register by Thursday, December 7 at noon
Reynolds Elementary Toy Drive
Week of December 10
For the last three years, we have collected at least one new toy for every child at our partner school, Reynolds Elementary. Let’s do it again this year! Our Toy Drive kicks off December 10th and runs through Sunday, December 17th. Unwrapped toys can be left in the Bender Levy and Administrative Lobbies.
Sisterhood Giftshop
Your Sisterhood Gift Shop is fully stocked for Chanukah. Judaic jewelry, both gold and silver. Menorahs. Candles. Dreidels. Gift wrap. Cards, Kid items. Decorative items. Chocolate. They are open: Tuesday-Thurs 10:00A - 4:00P; Friday 10:00A - 2:00P; Sunday 10:00A - 1:00P; Closed Saturday and Monday. Reach them directely at 713-255-8021 or by email atgiftshop@bethyeshurun.org. Please support Sisterhood.
Cemetery Lot Price Increase
The Beth Yeshurun Cemetery Association maintains two cemeteries – the Allen Parkway Cemetery location and the Post Oak Cemetery location. The new schedule of prices: Pre-Need - Current is $3,500 and New will be $4,200 | At Need - Current is $4,000 and New will be $4,800. For more information or to schedule an appointment to select your location at one of our cemeteries, please contact: Larry Caulfield at (713) 255-8076 or (281) 728-3293 or Marilyn Ozaroff at (713) 255-8075 or (713)502-8228
Beth Yeshurun Stands in Solidarty with Israel Today. Tomorrow. Always. Am Yisrael Chai.
We know everyone is hurting. Here is a way for you to take action. Jewish Federation of Greater Houston has opened a fund to meet the immediate and ongoing needs on the ground. Visit houstonjewish.org/supportisrael to donate now. Jewish Federations have identified the following urgent priority needs requiring our immediate collective assistance.100% of the funds will be distributed to support victims of terror, medical support, trauma recovery, crisis management, and direct lifesaving relief efforts via our trusted overseas partners who know the needs on the ground such as the Jewish Agency for Israel, the Joint Distribution Committee, and others.
TAKE 45 SECONDS TO KEEP ISRAEL SAFE We urge you to text “Israel” to 24722 to support AIPAC’s bipartisan, ongoing efforts to provide Israel with the security, diplomatic and materiel support that only our government can provide. For more on how you can support congressional action, visit aipac.org.
SUPPORT ISRAEL BONDS Every Israel Bonds investment, donation or gift by a synagogue member strengthens and renews the connection of the members of our congregation to Israel and each other. Celebrate the New Year 5784 by sharing an Israel Bond with a family member or with a Shalom Bond donation to the synagogue or your favorite cause or community institution. Click Here to Invest in Israel Bonds ADVOCATE FOR THE RELEASE OF ALL HOSTAGES On October 7, 240 people were atrociously abducted by Hamas to Gaza. Among them at least 33 babies and children, as well as women, people with disabilities, and elderly, from over 40 nationalities, including the United States.The U.S. has a singular role in ending this humanitarian crisis - but only if it makes it a priority. Take a minute of your day and make a call and save their lives. Click here for more information about ONEMINADAY
AJC - NATIONAL MOBILIZATION WEEK the American Jewish community’s National Mobilization Week launched today! AIPAC is leading this nationwide effort to surge pro-Israel calls into congressional offices each day through Friday. Please click here to find your members of Congress and make your calls for today (watch a brief instructional videohere ). Your participation throughout the week is critical to ensuring our elected officials stand with Israel throughout its war to destroy Hamas and free all the hostages. Their goal is to generate 100,000 phone calls to Congress by the end of the week. Please do your part by calling each of your members of Congress today and for the next four days.
Mazel Tov
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!
Volunteer Opportunities
There are numerous ongoing opportunities waiting for you to make a difference. By volunteering, you'll not only enhance your community but also foster meaningful connections and create a positive impact that ripples through the lives of others. Click here for Volunteer Opportunitieswithin the community.
