Join us for a week of programming, prayer, and Jewish learning.
Wisdom of Torah with Rabbi Brian Strauss Tuesday, Feb 18th 7:45a to 8:30a Rabbi Strauss teaches Tuesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah with our clergy!
Voices of Torah with Rabbi Steven Morgen Wednesday, Feb 19th 7:45a to 8:30a Rabbi Morgen teaches Wednesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah with our clergy! YES February Program - BINGO! Wednesday, Feb 19th 11:30a to 1:00p Join us in February for lunch and Bingo! MORE INFO
Jewish Meditation Group Wednesday, Feb 19th 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, Feb 20th 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
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service Friday, Feb 21st 5:30p MORE INFO
Shabbat Renewal Rabbinic Candidate David Mendelson Friday, Feb 21st 6:00p Join us for Shabbat Renewal in the Freedman-Levit Sanctuary. This weekend we welcome our final Rabbinic Candidate David Mendelson. CLICK TO STREAM
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat, Feb 22nd 8:30a MORE INFO
Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service B'nai Mitzvah of Scarlett Criden & Dean Davila Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss Shabbat, Feb 22nd 9:30a Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service.
Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service Rabbinic Candidate David Mendelson Shabbat, Feb 22nd 9:30a MORE INFO
MyShabbat Shabbat, Feb 22nd 9:30a to 10:30a An interactive, engaging, and educational Shabbat service for 2nd through 6th-grade students and their families. Rabbinic Candidate David Mendelson visits this weekend!
Shabbat Shalom with Tobi Shabbat, Feb 22nd 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. J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv Saturday, Feb 22nd 5:45p MORE INFO
Jewish Learning Project (JLP) Sunday, Feb 23rd 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 A full list of upcoming events can be found here
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 David Mendelson
Friday, February 21 - Sunday, February 23
We are excited to welcomeour final Rabbinic Candidate, David Mendelson, to Beth Yeshurun during his weekend visit from Friday, February 21, through Sunday, February 23. David will lead part of the Shabbat service, give the D'var Torah in the Chapel and Museum Minyan, and join MyShabbat on Saturday. He will also join us for the Kiddush luncheon following services. On Sunday, David 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 the candidates and the rabbinic search process.
YES Group - BINGO!
Wednesday, February 19• 11:30A | $10/person
Join us this February for a fun-filled afternoon of lunch, schmoozing, and BINGO! Enjoy a delicious meal, test your luck with Bingo, and maybe even win some great prizes! This event is open to the community, so feel free to invite other seniors who might enjoy the program. Don’t miss out—register by Sunday, February 16th. A special thank you to Houston Jewish Funerals for sponsoring our February event! Click here to register!
STAR Shabbat - Go Texan!
Friday, February 28th• 6:00pm Shabbat Renewal
Join us as we kick off our Rodeo season with Go Texan Shabbat! Dust off those cowboy boots and get ready for STAR Shabbat. Cantor Goldman and her band return blending the twang of country tunes with the spiritual harmony of Shabbat prayers. So put on your rhinestones and Stetsons, because, in the words of Johnny Cash, ‘We’ll walk the line’ between country and Shabbat. After the last chord has faded, stick around for a rootin’, tootin’, good time at our post-services oneg. A mighty big ‘Thank you’ to our STAR Shabbat sponsors for making this hootenanny possible.
Save the Date: Spring Fundraiser
Thursday, March 27 • 6:00P
Join us for Carnival… The Biggest Party!, Beth Yeshurun’s 2025 Spring Fundraiser honoring Rabbi Steven Morgen for nearly three decades of dedicated service to our community. This special evening, chaired by Courtney and Eric Haas, will take place on Thursday, March 27, 2025, featuring a Brazilian-inspired dinner, live entertainment, and a heartfelt Tribute Book presentation. Sponsorships and tickets are now available, offering premium seating and recognition opportunities, while Tribute Book submissions allow you to share personal messages in celebration of Rabbi Morgen’s incredible impact. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening- click here for more information!to reserve your spot and submit your tribute by February 28, 2025!
Rabbi Morgen Recieves Honor from JTS
Monday, March 3 • 3:30P
We are delighted to share that Rabbi Steven Morgen will be honored with an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from The Jewish Theological Seminary at their Convocation on Monday, March 3, 2025. This ceremony celebrates Rabbi Morgen's exceptional achievements over many years. In recognition of this milestone, we invite you to join us in acknowledging Rabbi Morgen's dedication and service by registering to watch the livestream of the Convocation. This event also provides an opportunity to honor Rabbi Morgen with a donation to JTS, with personalized acknowledgments for each gift. Register to view the livestream and make donations here.
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!
