Join us for a week of programming, prayer, and Jewish learning.
Wisdom of Torah with Rabbi Brian Strauss TUESDAY, DEC 19TH 7:45A TO 8:30A Rabbi Strauss teaches Tuesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 4 days a week with our clergy! Voices of Torah with Rabbi Steven Morgen WEDNESDAY, DEC 20TH 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!
Jewish Meditation Group WEDNESDAY, DEC 20TH 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 21ST 7:45A TO 8:30A Join us for Torah and breakfast after services. This week's guest is James McIngvale!
Kids Meals/SEARCH Bags Assembly THURSDAY, DEC 21ST 9:00A TO 10:00A
Join Beth Yeshurun Sisterhood and our Social Action team to assemble snack bags for Kids Meals and SEARCH. New volunteers are always welcome to join in this ongoing monthly project. We will meet every 3rd Thursday of the month.MORE INFO
The Gathering Place THURSDAY, DEC 21ST 10:00A TO 1:30P The Gathering Place provides a free of charge loving, safe and fun environment for care partners experiencing memory loss due to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, stroke or other forms of dementia. MORE INFO
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service FRIDAY, DEC 22ND 5:00P MORE INFO
Fourth Friday Happy Hour! FRIDAY, DEC 22ND 5:15P TO 6:00P Congregants of all ages, stop in the Skylight Lobby for a schmooze, a drink, and lite bites before Shabbat Renewal! MORE INFO
Shabbat Renewal Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Fort FRIDAY, DEC 22ND 6:00P Join us at Shabbat Renewal in our Freedman Levit Sanctuary. CLICK TO STREAM
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service SHABBAT, DEC 23RD 8:30AMORE INFO
Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service Sermon by Rabbi Steve Morgen SHABBAT, DEC 23RD 9:30A Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service. CLICK TO STREAM
Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service SHABBAT, DEC 23RD 9:30AMORE INFO Shabbat Shalom SHABBAT, DEC 23RD 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!
Parsha Study SHABBAT, DEC 23RD 11:30A Weekly Parsha Study following Chapel Shabbat Service.
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv SATURDAY, DEC 23RD 5:00PMORE INFO
Better Together for Singles over 50: 2nd Annual Festivus for the Rest of Us MONDAY, DEC 25TH 3:00P TO 5:00P Celebrate Festivus with Jewish Singles over 50! 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.
End of Year Giving
As the year comes to a close, we want to express our heartfelt thanks for your unwavering support as part of the Congregation Beth Yeshurun family. Together, we've stood in solidarity, supporting Israel and each other. However, we must address the rise in antisemitism. To ensure everyone's safety, we're enhancing security measures. Your support matters. Click here to join us in safeguarding our community. Every contribution counts.
Sisterhood Giftshop
our Sisterhood Giftshop is here for all your Judaica needs! Show your support for the strong bond between Israel and America with Israel American flag lapel pins! 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
There are only a few days remaining to purchase cemetery property before the January 1, 2024 price increase. 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. Contracts should be executed and paid by end of day Friday, December 29, 2023. 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 713.2558075 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
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.