Join us for a week of programming, prayer, and Jewish learning.
Wisdom of Torah with Rabbi Brian Strauss Tuesday, Dec 17th 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 18th 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!
YES Lunch & Program Wednesday, Dec 18th 11:30a to 1:00p This month Cantor Rachel Goldman and Julie Sacks join us for lunch and entertainment! MORE INFO
The Kosher Food & Wine Tasting Extravaganza Wednesday, Dec 18th 6:30p to 8:30p Enjoy kosher wines and cocktails from around the world and sample foods from restaurants and caterers around the Houston community! MORE INFO
Jewish Meditation Group Wednesday, Dec 18th 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 Kids Meals/SEARCH Bags Assembly Thursday, Dec 19th 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. MORE INFO
The Gathering Place Thursday, Dec 19th 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. A professional staff member attends each Gathering Place to provide expert support and assistance to the volunteers. MORE INFO
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service Friday, Dec 20th 5:00p MORE INFO Shabbat Renewal Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Fort Friday, Dec 20th 6:00p Join us in the Freedman-Levit Sanctuary for our Main Sanctuary Service. CLICK TO STREAM
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat, Dec 21st 8:30a MORE INFO
Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service Sermon by Rabbi Steven Morgen Shabbat, Dec 21st 9:30a Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service. CLICK TO STREAM
Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat, Dec 21st 9:30a MORE INFO
Shabbat Shalom with Tobi Shabbat, Dec 21st 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 21st 11:30a Weekly Parsha Study following Chapel Shabbat Service.
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv Saturday, Dec 21st 5:00p 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.
Pickleball Tournament
Inaugural Pickleball Tournament & Fundraiser!
Get ready for some fun and friendly competition at our Pickleball Tournament on Sunday, January 12, 2025, from 9:00 A to 3:00 P at The Zone. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-timer, all skill levels are welcome! Cost to play is $100, and your participation supports the Torah ReJEWvenation project to restore our sacred Torah scrolls. 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!
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!
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 see the full itinerary, watch a recording of the informational meeting, and learn more. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity!
Kosher Food & Wine Tasting Extravaganza
Wednesday, December 18 from 6:30-8:30P at Beth Yeshurun
Join us for the Houston Kashruth Association’s third-annual Kosher Food and Wine Tasting Extravaganza! Sample over 100 kosher wines from around the world, enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres from top Houston kosher restaurants, and watch exciting food demos from our head chef Damen! Click here to sign up!
End of Year Giving
We are excited to launch our End-of-Year Campaign to raise funds for new White Torah covers for the High Holidays. Our current covers are worn, and we’re partnering once again with artist Jeanette Kuvin Oren who created our beautiful hand-dyed velvet covers. You can contribute to this meaningful project by making a donation today. If you'd like to dedicate an entire Torah cover, it’s available for $12,000, with a personalized message sewn inside. This is a wonderful way to participate at any level, and all contributors will be recognized at a later date.Visit . bethyeshurun.org/form/giving-eoy-2024. For more information, please contact Meredith Segal at 713.255.8008 or msegal@bethyeshurun.org.
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. Holiday Hours may vary.
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!
