Join us for a week of programming, prayer, and Jewish learning.
Due to the arctic cold front, the Rhona and Bruce Caress Family Campus will be closed on Tuesday, January 21. There will be no evening chapel Today, Monday, January 20. The cemeteries will also be closed on Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22. Campus updates for Wednesday, January 22 will come Tuesday evening. Stay safe and warm!
Administrative Offices Closed - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, Jan 20th All Day
Bar Mitzvah of Gabriel Muncey Monday, Jan 20th 8:00a to 10:00a MORE INFO
Campus Closed due to Artic Weather Tuesday, Jan 21st All Day
Jewish Meditation Group Wednesday, Jan 22nd 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, Jan 23rd 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, Jan 23rd 10:00a to 1:30p The Gathering Place offers a free, safe, and engaging environment for individuals experiencing memory loss due to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, stroke, or other forms of dementia, meeting monthly at Congregation Beth Yeshurun. Sessions include memory-stimulating activities and expert support, allowing caregivers time for themselves without worry. MORE INFO
Fourth Friday Happy Hour! Friday, Jan 24th 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
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service Friday, Jan 24th 5:00p MORE INFO
Shabbat Renewal with the Swartz Family Sermon by Rabbinic Candidate Nico Losorelli Friday, Jan 24th 6:00p Join us for Shabbat Renewal in the Freedman-Levit Sanctuary as we welcome Rabbinic Candidate Nico Losorelli. CLICK TO STREAM
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service D'var Torah by Rabbinic Candidate Nico Losorelli Shabbat, Jan 25th 8:30a MORE INFO
Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss Bat Mitzvah of Sydney Swartz Shabbat, Jan 25th 9:30a Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service. CLICK TO STREAM
Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service D'var Torah by Rabbinic Candidate Nico Losorelli Shabbat, Jan 25th 9:30a MORE INFO
Shabbat Shalom with Tobi Shabbat, Jan 25th 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, Jan 25th 11:30a Weekly Parsha Study following Chapel Shabbat Service.
MyShabbat Joined by Rabbinic Candidate Nico Losorelli Shabbat, Jan 25th 9:30a to 10:30a An interactive, engaging, and educational Shabbat service for 2nd through 6th-grade students and their families.
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv Saturday, Jan 25th 5:30p MORE INFO
Jewish Learning Project (JLP) Sunday, Jan 26th 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
Holocaust Museum Houston presents Special Guest Speaker Amir Tibon Monday, Jan 27th 7:00p to 8:30p Join Holocaust Museum Houston for a special International Holocaust Remembrance Day speaker. 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.
Rabbinic Candidate Visit: Nico Losorelli
Friday, January 24 - Sunday, January 26
We are excited to welcome Rabbinic Candidate Nico Losorelli to Beth Yeshurun during his weekend visit from Friday, January 24, through Sunday, January 26. Nico will deliver the sermon during Shabbat Renewal on Friday evening, give the D'var Torah in the Chapel and at the Museum Minyan on Saturday morning, and join us for the Kiddush luncheon afterward. On Sunday, Nico will visit with our Religious School students. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience his leadership and teaching style firsthand, and we encourage you to provide feedback afterward to help guide this important decision for our congregation. Click here for more information about Nico and the Rabbinic Search!
Holocaust Museum Houston presents Special Guest Speaker Amir Tibon
Monday, January 27 • 7:00 - 8:30P Congregation Beth Yeshurun
Join Holocaust Musuem Houston for a compelling talk by Amir Tibon, an award-winning Haaretz correspondent, as he shares the true story of how his family was rescued from Kibbutz Nahal Oz on October 7, 2023, by his father, a retired IDF general. Tibon, author of The Last Palestinian, has also served as a senior editor for Haaretz and lived in Washington, DC, as a foreign correspondent. This public event is free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register!
Sisterhood Shabbat
Friday, January 31 • 6:00P
Join Beth Yeshurun Sisterhood for a special Shabbat Renewal service in the Freedman Levit Sanctuary or via livestream on our website, YouTube, or Facebook. Sisterhood members will lead prayers alongside our clergy, showcasing all they do for our congregation. Want to participate? Register online and share your prayer preferences or pairing requests. A rehearsal with Julie Sacks is scheduled for Tuesday, January, from 5:00-6:30 PM. Click here for more information and to register!
Minyannaire of the Year
Saturday, February 1 • 10:45A
The J.B. Greenfield Chapel will join the Main Sanctuary to celebrate this year's Steve Rudoff Memorial Minyannaire of the Year - Stephen Kaminsky! Stephen joins an impressive group of congregants that have been integral in keeping our daily minyan going, including Jack Uzick, Filmore Cohen z'l, Dr. Irving Rothman z'l, Dr Stephen Tew, Max Esses, Burt Skolnik, Woody Fox, Barbara z'l & Dell Coleman, and Lenny Kammerman.
Save the Date: Spring Fundraiser
Thursday, March 27 • 6:00P
Join us for a joyous evening celebrating Rabbi Steven Morgen’s retirement after nearly three decades of dedicated service. Chaired by Courtney and Eric Haas, this year’s event, themed Carnival—The Biggest Party!, will feature cocktails, a Brazilian-inspired dinner, and a special tribute to Rabbi Morgen’s legacy. Tickets are now available - click here for more information!
High Holy Day Torah Covers
We are raising funds for new white Torah covers for the High Holy Days! Our current covers are worn, and we're partnering once again with renowned artist Jeanette Kuvin Oren, who designed our beautiful hand-dyed velvet covers. Contributions at any level will help us purchase the new High Holy Day Torah covers. If you want to dedicate a Torah cover in honor or memory of someone you love, please get in touch with Meredith Segal directly. You can donate from an IRA account using appreciated securities, online contributions, checks, or charitable distributions. Donate today atbethyeshurun.org/form/giving-eoy-2024. For more information, please contact Meredith Segal at 713.255.8008 or msegal@bethyeshurun.org.
Sisterhood Gift Shop
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!
