Join us for a week of programming, prayer, and Jewish learning.
Wisdom of Torah with Rabbi Brian Strauss Tuesday, Dec 3rd 7:45a to 8:30a Rabbi Strauss' Tuesday morning class! Join us each week as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah with our clergy!
Voices of Torah with Rabbi Steven Morgen Wednesday, Dec 4th 7:45a to 8:30a Rabbi Morgen's Wednesday morning class! Join us each week as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah with our clergy!
Jewish Meditation Group Wednesday, Dec 4th 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 J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service Friday, Dec 6th 5:00p MORE INFO Tot Shabbat! Friday, Dec 6th 5:00p to 5:45p Toddlers & Preschoolers join us for a musical Shabbat, followed by challah and more fun! MORE INFO
Shabbat Renewal with the Skorupski Family Legacy Shabbat Guest Melissa Cohen-Nickels Friday, Dec 6th 6:00p Join us in the Freedman-Levit Sanctuary for our Main Sanctuary Service. Tonight we welcome Melissa Cohen-Nickels, Curator of the Joan and Stanford Alexander South Texas Jewish Archives at Rice University, as she reflects on the importance of sustaining this legacy and building on the foundation laid by those who came before us. CLICK TO STREAM
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat, Dec 7th 8:30a MORE INFO
Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service Bar Mitzvah of Nadav Skorupski Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Fort Shabbat, Dec 7th 9:30a Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service. CLICK TO STREAM
Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat, Dec 7th 9:30a MORE INFO
Shabbat Shalom with Tobi Shabbat, Dec 7th 10:15a A fun Shabbat morning program for children under 7, featuring prayer, singing, dancing, and storytelling. Parents can drop off children over 3 or stay to join the fun; little ones under 3 should come with a parent.
Parsha Study Shabbat, Dec 7th 11:30a Weekly Parsha Study following Chapel Shabbat Service.
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv Saturday, Dec 7th 5:00p MORE INFO
Jewish Learning Project (JLP) Sunday, Dec 8th 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
2025 Berlin/Poland Trip - Informational Meeting Sunday, Dec 8th 10:00a to 11:00a Join us for an informational Zoom meeting about our upcoming trip to Berlin and Poland, led by Lisa & Rabbi Brian Strauss, from June 29 – July 9, 2025. We’re partnering with J2 Adventures to make this journey unforgettable. Don’t miss the chance to learn more and be part of this exciting adventure! MORE INFO
Gesher: Inclusive Jewish Education Program Sunday, Dec 8th 10:00a to 11:30a Gesher is designed for Preschool and Elementary School children who have been unable to access a Jewish education in a traditional setting. 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.
Berlin & Poland Trip - 2025
Embark on a transformative journey through Poland and Germany with Rabbi Brian Strauss and Lisa Strauss from June 29 to July 9, 2025. Explore significant Jewish sites, including Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, Warsaw's POLIN Museum, and the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex. Reflect on Jewish history, identity, and contemporary challenges in meaningful discussions and visits. CLICK HEREto register for our informational Zoom meeting on December 8, see the full itinerary, and to learn more. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity!
Legacy Shabbat
Friday, December 6 at 6:00P in the Freedman Levit Sanctuary
Join us at Shabbat Renewal in the Freedman Levit Sanctuary as we honor the history of Congregation Beth Yeshurun and the Jack Segal Academy and the generosity of those who ensure its future. We are excited to welcome Melissa Cohen-Nickels, Curator of the Joan and Stanford Alexander South Texas Jewish Archives at Rice University, as she reflects on the importance of sustaining this legacy and building on the foundation laid by those who came before us. Her sermon, A Legacy to Remember, A Future to Create, will inspire us all to consider how we can contribute to preserving and shaping the future of our community. For more details, contact Meredith Segal atmsegal@bethyeshurun.org or 713.255.8008.
Pickleball Tournament
Inaugural Pickleball Tournament & Fundraiser!
Join us for the Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser on Sunday, January 12, 2025, from 9A to 3P at The Zone. All skill levels are welcome for a day of friendly competition, delicious food, and fun. Player tickets are available to sponsors first, and any remaining spots will be open to the public in December. Become a sponsor to support the ReJEWvination project to repair and restore our Torah scrolls. For more information and to sign up click here!
To sponsor, please respond by December 12, 2024. For more details, contact Meredith Segal atmsegal@bethyeshurun.org or 713.255.8008. We look forward to seeing you there!
100 Jewish Men
Wednesday, December 11 | Dinner at 6:30 pm | Program at 7:00 pm Beth Yeshurun Members: Program Only - $12 | Dinner & Program - $25 Non-Members: Program Only - $25 | Dinner & Program - $38
Scott Kammerman, Executive Director of Friends of the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission joins us this month.Click here to register.
Brothers For Life
Friday, December 13 at 6:00P in the Freedman Levit Sanctuary We'll meet Brothers for Life for the first time this Shabbat before they return to Houston with their full delegation in March 2025 with more programming and opportunities for engagement.
Brothers for Life is a non-profit organization, created and run by injured Israeli veterans, which gives critical and immediate help to other injured Israeli combat veterans who sacrificed their lives for the safety of the Jewish people. Learn more about this incredible organization and meet some of the soldiers who empower combat soldiers to reclaim their lives. Click here for more information about their organization.
Light up the Night!
A Hanukkah Celebration for the entire family! Sunday, December 29, 2024 | 4:00-6:30P
Join us for the fifth night of Hanukkah as we Light Up the Night! Enjoy brisket sliders, chicken skewers, hot dogs for the kids, latkes, and other traditional Hanukkah treats. We’ll have crafts and cookie decorating for the children, plus, we're bringing back Indoor Skating! Stein Hall will once again be transformed into an indoor "ice" rink. We’ll light the candles for Hanukkah before heading to the parking lot for a spectacular fireworks show! For more information and to register, click here!
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.
Sisterhood Gift Shop
Your Sisterhood Gift Shop is stocked for Hanukkah. Toys, table top, candles, menorahs, gift wrap, chocolate and a large selection of Judaic jewelry. Please visit us and support Sisterhood. Call them at 713.255.8021 or email giftshop@bethyeshurun.org. Regular hours are Tuesday-Thursday 10A-4P; Friday & Sunday 10am-1pm; Closed Saturday & Monday.
To avoid any inconvenience, we encourage you to call ahead and confirm the gift shop’s hours before making a special trip to the synagogue, as it operates with the help of our wonderful volunteers. Thank you!
