Join us for a week of programming, prayer, and Jewish learning.
Wisdom of Torah with Rabbi Brian Strauss Tuesday, Mar 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, Mar 19th 7:45a to 8:30a Rabbi Morgen teaches Wednesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah with our clergy!
YES Lunch & Program Wednesday, Mar 19th 11:30a to 1:00p Enjoy lunch with friends, then welcome a new band called The Best Little Klezmer Band in Texas! Open to the community, so feel free to share with other seniors that might enjoy our program! MORE INFO
Jewish Meditation Group Wednesday, Mar 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 Bag Assembly Thursday, Mar 20th 9:00a to 10:00aJoin 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, Mar 20th 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. MORE INFO
Shabbat Renewal: Brothers for Life Sermon by Guest, Brothers for Life Friday, Mar 21st 6:00p Join us for Shabbat Renewal in the Freedman-Levit Sanctuary. This week we welcome back Brothers for Life, an organization of injured IDF soldiers helping other injured soldiers. CLICK TO STREAM J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service Friday, Mar 21st 6:30p MORE INFO
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat, Mar 22nd 8:30a MORE INFO
Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service Bat Mitzvah of Joelliane Castrosegal Sermon by Guest, Yizhar Hess Shabbat, Mar 22nd 9:30a Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service.
Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat, Mar 22nd 9:30a MORE INFO
MyShabbat Shabbat, Mar 22nd 9:30a to 10:30a An interactive, engaging, and educational Shabbat service for 2nd through 6th-grade students and their families.
Shabbat Shalom with Tobi Shabbat, Mar 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. Kiddush Luncheon with Dr. Yizhar Hess, Vice Chairman of World Zionist Organization Shabbat, Mar 22nd 12:00p to 1:00p Join us for our Kiddush Luncheon featuring Dr. Yizhar Hess, Vice Chairman of the World Zionist Organization. With his extensive background in Jewish communal service and his leadership in promoting Jewish pluralism, Dr. Hess is a key voice in shaping Israel’s future.MORE INFO J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv Saturday, Mar 22nd 7:00p MORE INFO
Jewish Learning Project (JLP) Sunday, Mar 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 Gesher: Inclusive Jewish Education Program Sunday, Mar 23rd 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
Better Together Singles 50+: Games & Gathering at Genesis Sunday, Mar 23rd 3:00p to 5:00p Join the Better Together Jewish Singles over 50 for games and gathering at Genesis Steakhouse. 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.
Shabbat Renewal: Brothers for Life
Friday, March 21 at 6:00PM We are excited to welcome back a delegation of veterans from Brothers for Life. Join us at Shabbat Renewal to hear them speak about their incredible organization. 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 this organization.
Thursday, March 20 at 6:30PM at the ERJCC Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston to hear the powerful stories of injured combat soldiers from the Israel Defense Force for their program STORIES THAT CONNECT US, VOICES THAT INSPIRE! With Brothers for Life. Click here to register with the Federation.
Guest: Dr. Yizhar Hess & MERCAZ
Saturday, March 22 at 11:30AM Join us for our Kiddush Luncheon featuring Dr. Yizhar Hess, Vice Chairman of the World Zionist Organization. With his extensive background in Jewish communal service and his leadership in promoting Jewish pluralism, Dr. Hess is a key voice in shaping Israel’s future. Don’t miss this chance to hear from someone dedicated to a traditional, egalitarian, and pluralistic vision of Israel and Judaism.
And don’t forget, voting for the 2025 World Zionist Congress starts today, March 10! Cast your vote for the MERCAZ USA slate to support funding for programs that enrich Jewish life, such as Israel education, community programming, and critical philanthropy. Click here for more information.
Tween Event - Sunshine Art!
Sunday, March 30 at 4:00PM | $25/tween Calling all tweens ages 9-12 - Sunshine Art is back with a new, fun WICKED themed craft! We will be making Wicked wall art and friendship bracelets. Click here to register!
Men's Mock Seder
Sunday, April 6 from 7:15 PM - 9:00 PM at UOS Early Bird by 3/17: $40 or Regular Registration after 3/17: $50 Please join us for the 20th annual Man’s Mock Seder. It is open to all Jewish men across the Houston community. This amazing event is hosted by United Orthodox Synagogues, Congregation Beth Yeshurun, Congregation Brith Shalom, the Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism, the Evelyn Rubinstein Jewish Community Center, the Hebrew Order of David, and Torah Outreach Center of Houston.Click here to register!
A Wickedly Fun Purim Carnival!
Thank you for underwriting the 2025 Purim Carnival!
RABBI'S CIRCLE: Anonymous; Deborah & Jim Adler; Susan & Scott Bender; Susan & Michael Bono; Rhona & Bruce Caress; Barbara z'l & Dell Coleman; David DeVido; Barbara & Michael Gamson; Robin & Bennett Greenspan; Marilyn & Cary Hoffman; Julie & Michael Kaplan; Diane & Alan Levin; Leah Levit; Patti & Michael Morgan; Paula & Irving Pozmantier; Vicky & Michael Richker; Russ & Leslie Robinson; Melanie & Gregg Rosenberg; Andrea & David Stein; Robin & Brad Stein; The Shirley & Bruce Stein Family; Tracy & Gary Stein
ETZ CHAIM CIRCLE: Mimi & Larry Levine; Isabelle & Eric Mayer; Linda & Jerry Paine; Marlene & Norman Rosenthal; Claudia & Sergio Soroka
PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE: Roberta & Bob Arkus; Carolyn & David Axelrad; Carin & Todd Barth; Susan Bloome; Sharon & Daniel Brener; Joyce & Arthur Dauber; Julie & David Edelstein; Carol & Mark Entman; Kelli & Martin Fein; Michelle & Jeremy Fingeret; Martha & Don Freedman; Karen & Buster Freedman; Lynn Goldberg; Carol & Leonard Hershkowitz; Lorraine Horwitz; Lillie & Ben Hurwitz; Joy & Joe Kaplan; Gerry Karkowsky; Joe Kornfeld; Lisa & Matthew Kornhauser; Bryan Leibman; Rona Milbauer & Jerry Levit; Lauren & Jordan Mintz; Carol & David Neider; Bradley Radoff; Stacy & Andy Robinson; Beth & Mark Sanders; Julie & Steven Scheinthal; Jason & Kimberly Schlanger; Marsha & Lonnie Schooler; Jan & Bernard Silver; Annette & Lawrence Sondock; Leon Toubin; Marcia & Irving Wishnow; Geraldine & Bernard Woolf
Carnival—The Biggest Party! - SOLD OUT
Thursday, March 27 • 6:00P
Carnival… The Biggest Party!, Beth Yeshurun’s 2025 Spring Fundraiser is SOLD OUT! We will be honoring Rabbi Steven Morgen for his 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
For questions concerning tickets purchased or being added to the waitlist, 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!
