Virtual Community Weekly Email

Join us for a week of programming, prayer, and Jewish learning.

Wisdom of Torah with Rabbi Brian Strauss
TUESDAY, SEP 12TH 7:45A TO 8:30A
Rabbi Strauss teaches Tuesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 4 days a week with our clergy!

Voices of Torah with Rabbi Steven Morgen
WEDNESDAY, SEP 13TH 7:45A TO 8:30A
Rabbi Morgen teaches Wednesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 4 days a week with our clergy!
 
Jewish Meditation Group - Virtual
WEDNESDAY, SEP 13TH 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

Thursday Breakfast Club Torah Study
THURSDAY, SEP 14TH 7:45A TO 8:30A
James McIngvale join Breakfast Club as our guest speaker this Thursday morning.

Erev Rosh Hashanah - Administrative Office Early Closure
FRIDAY, SEP 15TH
Our Administrative offices will close at 12:00pm. Members of our staff will be available an hour prior to services beginning as well as during services to help you connect! 

Family Programs for Rosh Hashanah!
FRIDAY, SEP 15TH 6:00P TO 7:00P
Preschool and Grade School Families join Rabbi Fort for a fun, interactive program on Erev Rosh Hashanah! MORE INFO

Erev Rosh Hashanah Services
FRIDAY, SEP 15TH
Main Sanctuary at 6:00P in Barg Sanctuary MORE INFO
Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Fort
J.B. Greenfield Chapel at 6:00P in the Chapel  MORE INFO 
Museum Minyan at 6:00P in Reiches Hall MORE INFO

Rosh Hashanah First Day Services
SHABBAT, SEP 16TH
Main Sanctuary at 8:30A in Barg Sanctuary MORE INFO
Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss
J.B. Greenfield Chapel at 8:30A in the Chapel  MORE INFO 
Museum Minyan at 9:00A in Reiches Hall MORE INFO
Preschool Service 9:30A in Freedman Levit Sanctuary
Grade School Service 10:30A in Freedman Levit Sanctuary
Sensory Sensitive Rosh Hashanah Service

SHABBAT, SEP 16TH 5:00P TO 6:00P
This Rosh Hashanah service is for anyone with a sensory sensitivity or disability and is open to the community. MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv
SHABBAT, SEP 16TH 7:00P MORE INFO 

Rosh Hashanah Second Day Services
SUNDAY, SEP 17TH
Main Sanctuary at 8:30A in Barg Sanctuary MORE INFO
Sermon by Rabbi Steven Morgen
J.B. Greenfield Chapel at 8:30A in the Chapel  MORE INFO 
Museum Minyan at 9:00A in Reiches Hall MORE INFO

Tashlich
SUNDAY, SEP 17TH 6:00P TO 7:00P
Meet in the Administrative Parking lot and we will walk over to the Bayou together for Tashlich to cast our breadcrumbs into the bayou. Also, we will have a special shofar blowing at the Bayou! MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv
SUNDAY, SEP 17TH 7:15P MORE INFO 

A full list of upcoming events can be found here

Once content has been recorded live, it will be saved on our social media platforms for future access. This means that if you cannot make the time slots noted above, you can still join us to learn and pray.

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.

The High Holy Days are Here!

You'll find 2023/5784 resources like the service schedule, Meals to Go, child care registration, FAQs and so much more. Important High Holy Day information, along with tickets to those members in good standing, were mailed August 18th.

Mindi Stern, Membership Director, is available to meet regarding outstanding account issues. Please call 713.666.1881, ex. 360 or email her at mstern@bethyeshurun.org to make an appointment. Accounts needing to be resolved must be done prior to noon on Friday, September 15th in order to receive Rosh Hashanah Tickets. We are unable to accept payments during Chag.

Members must be logged in to receive discounted prices.
Questions? Contact Marco Alvarado at 713.666.1881

HIGH HOLY DAYS PLEDGE 2023 | 5784
Your generous support is vital to our congregation, thank you!

This year we are honored to expand our High Holy Day Appeal with the creation of the Toby and Rabbi Jack Segal Education Initiative, which will support vital Jewish experiences and resources for children, teens and adult members of Congregation Beth Yeshurun to enhance their spiritual and intellectual connections to Judaism. With the strong support of Rhona and Bruce Caress, we are excited to launch this meaningful tribute, and upon reaching our Appeal goal, a portion of funds raised for the Chai Appeal will be allocated to the Toby and Rabbi Jack Segal Education Initiative, thereby allowing us to utilize this fund now and for years to come.

We are especially grateful for the members of the Tzedakah Society, a group of members, who are standing together to double the impact of your donation by matching Appeal pledges and contributions dollar for dollar.

Click Here to make your pledge for 5784

Israel Bond Pledge Cards are Virtual!

The Israel Bonds program is a positive proactive economic expression of fondness for Israel. Every Israel bond purchased in 2023 is embedded with the ideals of the dreamers, founders, and builders of the State of Israel just like the first Israel bond sold 72 years ago. The funds generated by the sale of Israel bonds help grow and strengthen Israel’s global leadership in humanitarian aid, technology, and tolerance. Every Israel Bonds investment, donation or gift by a synagogue member strengthens and renews the connection of the members of our congregation to Israel and each other. Celebrate the New Year 5784 by sharing an Israel Bond with a family member or with a Shalom Bond donation to the synagogue or your favorite cause or community institution.

Click Here to Invest in Israel Bonds

We invite you to share with us your simchas - births, engagement, weddings, or award and recognitions. Fill our Mazel Tov form with your information a picture and share your great news with the rest of the congregation.
Click here to Submit your Simcha!

QUICK LINKS

VIEW YOUR ACCOUNT | MAKE A DONATION | FACEBOOK PAGE | YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Your Sisterhood Giftshop is here for all your Judaica needs! 
Email them directly giftshop@bethyeshurun.org or call 713.255.8021.

Join us for a week of programming, prayer, and Jewish learning.

Wisdom of Torah with Rabbi Brian Strauss
TUESDAY, AUG 29TH 7:45A TO 8:30A
Rabbi Strauss teaches Tuesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 4 days a week with our clergy! MORE INFO

Voices of Torah with Rabbi Steven Morgen
WEDNESDAY, AUG 30TH 7:45A TO 8:30A
Rabbi Morgen teaches Wednesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 4 days a week with our clergy! MORE INFO
 
Sisterhood Challah Bake
WEDNESDAY, AUG 30TH 6:00P TO 8:30P
Beginners, join us to learn to make challah. Experts, perfect your technique. Join us to make and assemble your dough to enjoy homemade challah for this Shabbat! MORE INFO

Jewish Meditation Group - NEW! In-Person this Week
WEDNESDAY, AUG 30TH 7:00P TO 8:00P
Manizeh Mirza-Gruber will lead us and we will meet in the Freedman Levit Sanctuary. Those that prefer to join virtually will be able to participate via the usual Zoom link. MORE INFO

Thursday Breakfast Club Torah Study
THURSDAY, AUG 31ST 7:45A TO 8:30A
Guest Speaker Rabbi Danny Horwitz joins Breakfast Club this Thursday morning.

Shabbat Renewal with the Abramson & Cersonsky Families
Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Fort
FRIDAY, SEP 1ST 6:00P
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Service. MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service
FRIDAY, SEP 1ST 6:30P MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, SEP 2ND 8:30A  MORE INFO

Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, SEP 2ND 9:15A MORE INFO

Shabbat Morning Service
B'not Mitzvah of Sydney Abramson & Lindsey Cersonsky
Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss
SHABBAT, SEP 2ND 9:30A
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service. MORE INFO
 
Shabbat Shalom
SHABBAT, SEP 2ND 10:15A
Shabbat Shalom is a Shabbat morning program for young children under 7 years old. Each Shabbat, the children pray, sing, dance, hear stories, and much more! Children under 3 should come with a parent. No need to register!

Parsha Study
SHABBAT, SEP 2ND 11:30A
Weekly Parsha Study following Chapel Shabbat Service.

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv
SHABBAT, SEP 2ND 7:15P MORE INFO

Labor Day - Administrative Offices Closed
MONDAY, SEP 4TH ALL DAY

A full list of upcoming events can be found here

Once content has been recorded live, it will be saved on our social media platforms for future access. This means that if you cannot make the time slots noted above, you can still join us to learn and pray.

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.

Our High Holy Days page is now live!

You'll find 2023/5784 resources like the service schedule, Meals to Go, child care registration, FAQs and so much more. Important High Holy Day information, along with tickets to those members in good standing, were mailed August 18th. Mindi Stern, Membership Director, is available to meet regarding outstanding account issues. Please call 713.666.1881, ex. 360 or email her at mstern@bethyeshurun.org to make an appointment.

Members must be logged in to receive discounted prices.
Questions? Contact Marco Alvarado at 713.666.1881

Saturday, September 9 | 5:30-6:30pm | $18 per Family

Preschool & Elementary families, kick off the High Holy Days with us and the Jack Segal Academy at Beth Yeshurun with some chag-friendly crafts and playground fun! We’ll enjoy a deli dinner and caramel apple dessert bar!

Open to the community, But register by Spptember 7

Saturday, September 9
8:45pm Dessert Reception | 9:00pm Clergy Panel | 10:00pm Selichot Service

Join us for a two-part program for Selichot! At 8:45pm, we begin with a dessert reception in Stein Hall. Then our clergy will host a panel discussion on "Tough Questions about the High Holy Days." Our panel, moderated by Jerrad Bloome, includes Rabbi Brian Strauss, Rabbi Steven Morgen, Rabbi Sarah Fort, and Rabbi Ranon Teller from Congregation Brith Shalom. We move to the Barg Sanctuary for our beautiful Selichot service, where we welcome our High Holy Day choir for the first time and change the Torah mantles to their High Holy Day whites.

We are delighted to invite Congregation Brith Shalom to join us for our Selichot Program.
 
his program and free and open to the community, but we ask you to register so we have desserts for everyone.

Private Time at the Ark
Sunday, September 10 | 1:00-3:00pm
Prepare for the High Holy Days by spending a few private minutes with our clergy before the open Ark in Sanctuary.  Each individual or family will be on the bimah with just a clergy member, who will offer a special prayer for you to say together before the Ark.  What better way to get in the right mindset to begin the High Holy Day season!

There is no cost and is open to members. We have limited time slots so register soon!

Reverse Tashlich for Young Professionals
Sunday, September 10 | 10:00-11:30am
Willow Water Hole Greenway: 11350 Ricecrest, 77035

At Tashlich we cast our "sins" into the water to begin the new year. At "Reverse Tashlich" we clean up what others have cast away. Join us at Willow Water Hole Greenway for breakfast and a mitzvah - cleaning up at one of our local, hidden green spots. This event for Young Professionals is open to the community - please share! 

There is no cost, but please register so we have breakfast and supplies for everyone!

We invite you to share with us your simchas - births, engagement, weddings, or award and recognitions. Fill our Mazel Tov form with your information a picture and share your great news with the rest of the congregation.
Click here to Submit your Simcha!

QUICK LINKS

VIEW YOUR ACCOUNT | MAKE A DONATION | FACEBOOK PAGE | YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Your Sisterhood Giftshop is here for all your Judaica needs! 
Email them directly giftshop@bethyeshurun.org or call 713.255.8021.

Join us for a week of programming, prayer, and Jewish learning.

Wisdom of Torah with Rabbi Brian Strauss
TUESDAY, AUG 15TH 7:45A TO 8:30A
Rabbi Strauss teaches Tuesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 4 days a week with our clergy! MORE INFO

Voices of Torah with Rabbi Steven Morgen
WEDNESDAY, AUG 16TH 7:45A TO 8:30A
Rabbi Morgen teaches Wednesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 4 days a week with our clergy! MORE INFO

YES Lunch & Program
WEDNESDAY, AUG 16TH 11:30A TO 1:00P
Join us in August for lunch, schmooze, and BINGO! Registration includes lunch, Bingo cards, and hopefully some great prizes if you're lucky! MORE INFO

Jewish Meditation Group
WEDNESDAY, AUG 16TH 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

Thursday Breakfast Club Torah Study
THURSDAY, AUG 17TH 7:45A TO 8:30A
Guest Speaker Larry Finder joins Breakfast Club this Thursday morning.

Kids Meals/SEARCH Bags Assembly
THURSDAY, AUG 17TH 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. We will meet every 3rd Thursday of the month. MORE INFO

Better Together: Jewish Singles over 50 Shabbat Dinner
FRIDAY, AUG 18TH 6:00P TO 7:30P
Join other Jewish Singles over 50 at Shabbat Dinner at Congregation Emanu El. MORE INFO

Shabbat Renewal with the Sperling Family
Sermon by Rabbi Steven Morgen
FRIDAY, AUG 18TH 6:00P
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Service. MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service
FRIDAY, AUG 18TH 6:30P MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, AUG 19TH 8:30A  MORE INFO

Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, AUG 19TH 9:15A MORE INFO

Shabbat Morning Service
Bar Mitzvah of Chase Sperling
Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss
SHABBAT, AUG 19TH 9:30A
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service. MORE INFO
 
Shabbat Shalom
SHABBAT, AUG 19TH 10:15A
Shabbat Shalom is a Shabbat morning program for young children under 7 years old. Each Shabbat, the children pray, sing, dance, hear stories, and much more! Children under 3 should come with a parent. No need to register!

Parsha Study
SHABBAT, AUG 19TH 11:30A
Weekly Parsha Study following Chapel Shabbat Service.

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv
SHABBAT, AUG 19TH 7:30P MORE INFO

Astros Game for Teens/Tweens!
SUNDAY, AUG 20TH 11:00A TO 3:30P
Teens & Tweens come join your friends to cheer on the Houston Astros! We will be taking a bus from Beth Yeshurun to Minute Maid Park. Please arrive at 12:00PM. MORE INFO

Pickleball for Jewish Singles over 50
SUNDAY, AUG 20TH 12:00P TO 2:00P
Mix, mingle, and play Pickleball - Register to join us for an afternoon of open play! MORE INFO

Rosh Chodesh Program
SUNDAY, AUG 20TH 4:00P TO 5:30P
Join us each month for a new look at Rosh Chodesh. We look forward to exploring new themes each Hebrew month through discussion, speakers, and hands-on activities. MORE INFO

A full list of upcoming events can be found here

Once content has been recorded live, it will be saved on our social media platforms for future access. This means that if you cannot make the time slots noted above, you can still join us to learn and pray.

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.

Important High Holy Day information, along with tickets to those members in good standing, will be mailed beginning this week. Mindi Stern, Membership Director, is available to meet regarding outstanding account issues. Please call 713.666.1881, ex. 360 or email her at mstern@bethyeshurun.org to make an appointment.

The month of Elul kicks off our program year. As Elul begins our preparations for the High Holy Days, we will work on our visions and intentions for the year to come.

Sunday, August 20 | $18 per person
Open to all Jewish adult women (Bat Mitzvah or older) Click here to register. The deadline is Thursday, August 17th at noon

We invite you to share with us your simchas - births, engagement, weddings, or award and recognitions. Fill our Mazel Tov form with your information a picture and share your great news with the rest of the congregation.
Click here to Submit your Simcha!

QUICK LINKS

VIEW YOUR ACCOUNT | MAKE A DONATION | FACEBOOK PAGE | YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Your Sisterhood Giftshop is here for all your Judaica needs! 
Email them directly giftshop@bethyeshurun.org or call 713.255.8021.

Join us for a week of programming, prayer, and Jewish learning.

Jewish Meditation Group
WEDNESDAY, AUG 2ND 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

Shabbat Renewal with Jerusalem Peacebuilders and the Winard Family
Sermon by student participants of Jerusalem Peacebuilders
FRIDAY, AUG 4TH 6:00P
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Service where we'll be joined by students from Jerusalem Peacebuilders. Jerusalem Peacebuilders' vision is a Jerusalem and a world where Jews, Christians, Muslims, and Druze live together as sisters and brothers in dignity, equality, and peace. They are an interfaith, non-profit organization with a mission to create a better future for humanity across religions, cultures, and nationalities.  MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service
FRIDAY, AUG 4TH 6:30P MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, AUG 5TH 8:30A  MORE INFO

Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, AUG 5TH 9:15A MORE INFO

Shabbat Morning Service
Bat Mitzvah Sophia Winard
Sermon by Rabbi Steven Morgen
SHABBAT, AUG 5TH 9:30A
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service. MORE INFO
 
Shabbat Shalom
SHABBAT, AUG 5TH 10:15A
Shabbat Shalom is a Shabbat morning program for young children under 7 years old. Each Shabbat, the children pray, sing, dance, hear stories, and much more! Children under 3 should come with a parent. No need to register!

Parsha Study
SHABBAT, AUG 5TH 11:30A
Weekly Parsha Study following Chapel Shabbat Service.

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv
SHABBAT, AUG 5TH 7:45P MORE INFO

A full list of upcoming events can be found here

Once content has been recorded live, it will be saved on our social media platforms for future access. This means that if you cannot make the time slots noted above, you can still join us to learn and pray.

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.

We invite you to share with us your simchas - births, engagement, weddings, or award and recognitions. Fill our Mazel Tov form with your information a picture and share your great news with the rest of the congregation.
Click here to Submit your Simcha!

Click here to read the Message

QUICK LINKS

VIEW YOUR ACCOUNT | MAKE A DONATION | FACEBOOK PAGE | YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Your Sisterhood Giftshop is here for all your Judaica needs! 
Email them directly giftshop@bethyeshurun.org or call 713.255.8021.

Join us for a week of programming, prayer, and Jewish learning.

2023 Summer Juice Box Challenge
ALL SUMMER LONG
Kids Meals Houston will deliver almost 600,000 meals to preschool children experiencing food insecurity. Help us support Kids Meals with a donation of 100% Juice Boxes! MORE INFO

Jewish Meditation Group
WEDNESDAY, JUL 12TH 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, JUL 13TH 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. We will meet every 3rd Thursday of the month. MORE INFO

Shabbat Renewal
Sermon by Rabbi Steven Morgen
FRIDAY, JUL 14TH 6:00P
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Service. MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service
FRIDAY, JUL 14TH 6:45P MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, JUL 15TH 8:30A  MORE INFO

Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, JUL 15TH 9:15A MORE INFO

Shabbat Morning Service
Sermon by Rabbi Steven Morgen
SHABBAT, JUL 15TH 9:30A
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service. MORE INFO
 
Shabbat Shalom
SHABBAT, JUL 15TH 10:15A
Shabbat Shalom is a Shabbat morning program for young children under 7 years old. Each Shabbat, the children pray, sing, dance, hear stories, and much more! Children under 3 should come with a parent. No need to register!

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv
SHABBAT, JUL 15TH 8:00P MORE INFO

A full list of upcoming events can be found here

Once content has been recorded live, it will be saved on our social media platforms for future access. This means that if you cannot make the time slots noted above, you can still join us to learn and pray.

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.

We invite you to share with us your simchas - births, engagement, weddings, or award and recognitions. Fill our Mazel Tov form with your information a picture and share your great news with the rest of the congregation.
Click here to Submit your Simcha!

Click here to read the Message

QUICK LINKS

VIEW YOUR ACCOUNT | MAKE A DONATION | FACEBOOK PAGE | YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Your Sisterhood Giftshop is here for all your Judaica needs! 
Email them directly giftshop@bethyeshurun.org or call 713.255.8021.