Join us for a week of programming, prayer, and Jewish learning.
Competing in Goodness: Food Drive! Sunday, Oct 20th - Saturday, November 2nd Competing in Goodness is an interfaith initiative that aims not only to collect food but also to raise awareness about hunger in our community. MORE INFO
Open Sukkah Monday, Oct 21st 5:00p to 7:00p Bring your own meal to enjoy in the Beth Yeshurun Sukkah and celebrate the mitzvah! No formal program, but we’ll provide drinks and cookies. MORE INFO
Voices of Torah with Rabbi Steven Morgen Tuesday, Oct 22nd 7:45a to 8:30a Rabbi Morgen's Wednesday morning class moves to Tuesday this week! Join us each week as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah with our clergy!
Open Sukkah Tuesday, Oct 22nd 5:00p to 7:00p Bring your own meal to enjoy in the Beth Yeshurun Sukkah and celebrate the mitzvah! No formal program, but we’ll provide drinks and cookies.MORE INFO
Wisdom of Torah with Rabbi Brian Strauss Wednesday, Oct 23rd 7:45a to 8:30a Rabbi Strauss' Tuesday morning class moves to Wednesday this week! Join us each week as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah with our clergy!
Jewish Meditation Group Wednesday, Oct 23rd 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
Erev Shemini Atzeret Wednesday, Oct 23rd J.B. Greenfield Chapel Service 6:30p MORE INFO
Shemini Atzeret & Yizkor - Administrative Offices Closed Thursday, Oct 24th J.B. Greenfield Chapel Service: 8:30a Combined Main Sanctuary & Museum Minyan Service in Freedman Levit: 9:30a CLICK TO STREAM SERVICES
Erev Simchat Torah Thursday, Oct 24th Combined Museum Minyan & Chapel Service in Reiches: 6:30p Main Sanctuary Service in Barg:7:00p CLICK TO STREAM SERVICES
Simchat Torah- Administrative Offices Closed Friday, Oct 25th Combined J.B. Greenfield Chapel, Main Sanctuary, and Museum Minyan Service: 8:30a
Shabbat Renewal with the Hirsch Family Friday, Oct 25th 6:00p Sermon by Rabbi Steven Morgen Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat evening service. CLICK TO STREAM J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service Friday, Oct 25th 6:30p MORE INFO Fourth Friday Happy Hour! Friday, Oct 25th 7:00p to 7:45p Stay after Shabbat Renewal as we combine the oneg and Happy Hour to celebrate the end of our High Holy Days 2024/5785!MORE INFO
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat, Oct 26th 8:30a MORE INFO
Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service Bar Mitzvah of Jonah Hirsch Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss Shabbat, Oct 26th 9:30a Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service. CLICK TO STREAM
Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat, Oct 26th 9:30a MORE INFO
MyShabbat Shabbat, Oct 26th 9:30a to 10:30a An interactive, engaging, and educational Shabbat service for 2nd through 6th-grade students and their families. MORE INFO
Parsha Study Shabbat, Oct 26th11:30a Weekly Parsha Study following Chapel Shabbat Service.
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv Saturday, Oct 26th 6:15p MORE INFO
Jewish Learning Project (JLP) Sunday, Oct 27th 9:00a to 11:15a Join us for adult learning on Sundays! The Jewish Learning Project (JLP) is Congregation Beth Yeshurun's Adult Learning Program offering a variety of spiritual, intellectual, and stimulating topics for you to choose from. Sessions are open to the public and free of charge. 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.
Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah
Monday, October 21 (Chol Hamoed) Chapel: 6:45am | 6:30pm
Tuesday, October 22 (Chol Hamoed) Chapel: 6:45am | 6:30pm
Wednesday, October 23 (Chol Hamoed) Chapel: 6:45am | 6:30pm Thursday, October 24 (Shemini Atzeret & Yizkor) Chapel: 8:30am Combined Main Sanctuary & Museum Minyan Service in Freedman Levit: 9:30am Combined Chapel & Museum Minyan Erev Simchat Torah Service in Reiches: 6:30pm Main Sanctuary Erev Simchat Torah Service: 7:00pm
Friday, October 25 (Simchat Torah) Combined Main Sanctuary, Chapel, and Museum Minyan Service in J.B. Greenfield Chapel: 8:30am MyChag: Simchat Torah! program for Elementary-aged kids: 10:15am
Candy Hakafah!
Thursday, October 24 at 7:00p
Join us in the Barg Sanctuary at 7:00p for our Simchat Torah service. Congregants of all ages can participate with our clergy in the hakafot. Stay until the end for one of our favorite Beth Yeshurun traditions, the candy hakafah finale. Please bring 100 pieces of KOSHER candy to share!
MyChag: Simchat Torah
Friday, October 25 at 10:15a
Elementary-aged kids are invited to join us for a celebratory Simchat Torah program in Pulaski Rauch immediately following the hakafot!
Yizkor Book - Addendum
Yizkor Book Deadline has passed - Addendum Names can still be submitted
Shemini Atzeret Yizkor Services is on Thursday, October 24. Our Congregational Yizkor Book will feature names of loved ones and be available at the synagogue, by mail, or online. To include names in the 5785 Yizkor Book Addendum for Shemini Atzeret click here to submit the form online or in person to the synagogue by end of day Today, Monday, October 21. Late submissions may not be printed in the Shemini Atzeret Addendum but will be included in future addenda.Forms for the Reverent Tribute section honoring military veterans are also online.Once a name is included in this section, no further submission is needed in subsequent years.
For questions, contact Meredith Segal, Development Director, at 713.255.8008 ormsegal@bethyeshurun.org. We appreciate your support and hope the Yizkor Book brings comfort.
High Holy Day Appeal
Please join us in this essential effort to strengthen our community!
Your support of the High Holy Day Appeal is crucial for sustaining and enhancing our programs and facilities. Please visit bethyeshurun.org/hhd to donate. For information about joining the Tzedakah Society or any questions, contact Meredith Segal atmsegal@bethyeshurun.org or 713.255.8008.
Berlin & Poland Trip - 2025
Join us for an exciting journey to Berlin and Poland from June 29 to July 9, 2025, as announced over the High Holy Days, led by Rabbi Brian and Lisa Strauss and in partnership with J2 Adventures! If you're interested in participating, please click here to view the itinerary and fill out the interest formto receive updates and communications about this memorable trip.
Noa Tishby | Opening Night
2024 Jewish Book & Arts Festival Opening Night Noa Tishby: Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew Sunday, November 3, 7:00P at Congregation Beth Israel
Presented by the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC, the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, Congregation Beth Israel, Congregation Beth Yeshurun, and Congregation Emanu El. In conversation with Stuart Dow.
Noa Tishby is a two-time New York Times bestselling author and Israel’s former Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism and Delegitimization. In her first book, Tishby introduced readers to the State of Israel and its complicated history. In her latest work, she and the former professional football player and sports analyst Emmanuel Acho delve into what it means to be Jewish today. A Tel Aviv native, Tishby has been a leader in pro-Israel activism for over a decade and is among the best known pro-Israel figures on social media.
Join us for a variety of enriching learning opportunities, including "Invitation to Judaism" and "Introduction to Hebrew" with Rabbi Steven Morgen and Cantor Diane Dorf. Rabbi Danny Horwitz will also offer his popular year-long "Introduction to Kabbalah" and a new class, "Beyond Borders: The History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict," exploring the conflict’s history from the late 19th century to today. Plus, don’t miss the Beth Yeshurun 929 Project—subscribe to Rabbi Horwitz’s weekday email for daily insights into each chapter of the Hebrew Bible, starting the first weekday after Simchat Torah. Click here for registration details for all classes!
Sisterhood Giftshop
Your Sisterhood Giftshop is here for all your Judaica needs! Whether you’re looking for a meaningful gift or a cherished addition to your home, our carefully curated selection awaits you. They have an extensive collection of beautiful Judaic Jewelry, including items from the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. Hours are: Tuesday - Thursday from 10A-4P and Fridays & Sundays from 10A-1P. Please support Sisterhood, call them at 713-255-8021 or email giftshop@bethyeshurun.org.
