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

Reynolds Elementary Toy Drive
ALL WEEK
Help us collect a new toy for every child at Reynolds Elementary! MORE INFO

Wisdom of Torah with Rabbi Brian Strauss
TUESDAY, DEC 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, DEC 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!

Religious School & Sulam Classes
WEDNESDAY, DEC 13TH 4:45P TO 6:30P
The William S. Malev Schools for Religious Studies of Congregation Beth Yeshurun provides religious education for students from Pre-Kindergarten through 7th Grade. MORE INFO

Jewish Meditation Group
WEDNESDAY, DEC 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

Breakfast Club with Rabbi Fort and Guests
THURSDAY, DEC 14TH 7:45A TO 8:30A
Join us for Torah and breakfast after services. This week's guest is James McIngvale!

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service
FRIDAY, DEC 15TH 5:00P MORE INFO

Shabbat Renewal with the Bush Family
Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss
FRIDAY, DEC 15TH 6:00P
Join us at Shabbat Renewal in our Freedman Levit Sanctuary. CLICK TO STREAM

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, DEC 16TH 8:30A MORE INFO 

Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service
Bat Mitzvah of Sophia Bush
Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Fort
SHABBAT, DEC 16TH 9:30A
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service. CLICK TO STREAM

Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, DEC 16TH 9:30A  MORE INFO

MyShabbat
SHABBAT, DEC 16TH 9:30A TO 10:30A
An interactive, engaging, and educational Shabbat service for 2nd through 6th-grade students and their families. MORE INFO

Shabbat Shalom
SHABBAT, DEC 16TH 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, DEC 16TH 11:30A
Weekly Parsha Study following Chapel Shabbat Service.

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv
SATURDAY, DEC 16TH 5:00P MORE INFO 

Jewish Learning Project
SUNDAY, DEC 17TH 9:00A TO 11:00A
Join us Sunday mornings for learning opportunities with our clergy as well as special guest speakers. MORE INFO

Religious School & Sulam Classes
SUNDAY, DEC 17TH 9:30A TO 12:30P
The William S. Malev Schools for Religious Studies of Congregation Beth Yeshurun provides religious education for students from Pre-Kindergarten through 7th Grade. MORE INFO

Rosh Chodesh Program
SUNDAY, DEC 17TH 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

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.

Reynolds Elementary Toy Drive

Week of December 10

For the last three years, we have collected at least one new toy for every child at our partner school, Reynolds Elementary. Let’s do it again this year! Our Toy Drive kicks off December 10th and runs through Sunday, December 17th. Unwrapped toys can be left in the Bender Levy and Administrative Lobbies.

Rosh Chodesh

Sunday, December 17 at 4:00p

During the darkest time of the calendar year, bring some extra light and love of Shabbat into your home with other Jewish women with a Shabbat candle-themed "Paint-and-Sip" to celebrate Rosh Chodesh Tevet! To "sip," we'll have a variety of delicious kosher wines, and to "paint," local artist and educator Michelle Renfrow will provide us with beautiful canvases to paint along with her as we tap into our artistic sides! Click here to reserve your seat at our Rosh Chodesh Paint-and-Sip!

End of Year Giving

As the year comes to a close, we want to express our heartfelt thanks for your unwavering support as part of the Congregation Beth Yeshurun family. Together, we've stood in solidarity, supporting Israel and each other. However, we must address the rise in antisemitism. To ensure everyone's safety, we're enhancing security measures. Your support matters. Click here to join us in safeguarding our community. Every contribution counts.

Sisterhood Giftshop

Your Sisterhood Gift Shop is fully stocked for Chanukah. Judaic jewelry, both gold and silver. Menorahs. Candles. Dreidels. Gift wrap. Cards, Kid items. Decorative items. Chocolate. They are open: Tuesday-Thurs 10:00A - 4:00P; Friday 10:00A - 2:00P; Sunday 10:00A - 1:00P; Closed Saturday and Monday. Reach them directely at 713-255-8021 or by email at giftshop@bethyeshurun.org. Please support Sisterhood.

Cemetery Lot Price Increase

The Beth Yeshurun Cemetery Association maintains two cemeteries – the Allen Parkway Cemetery location and the Post Oak Cemetery location. The new schedule of prices: Pre-Need - Current is $3,500 and New will be $4,200 |  At Need - Current is $4,000 and New will be $4,800. For more information or to schedule an appointment to select your location at one of our cemeteries, please contact: Larry Caulfield at (713) 255-8076 or (281) 728-3293 or Marilyn Ozaroff at (713) 255-8075 or (713)502-8228

Beth Yeshurun Stands in Solidarty with Israel
Today. Tomorrow. Always. Am Yisrael Chai.

We know everyone is hurting. Here is a way for you to take action. Jewish Federation of Greater Houston has opened a fund to meet the immediate and ongoing needs on the ground. Visit houstonjewish.org/supportisrael to donate now. Jewish Federations have identified the following urgent priority needs requiring our immediate collective assistance. 100% of the funds will be distributed to support victims of terror, medical support, trauma recovery, crisis management, and direct lifesaving relief efforts via our trusted overseas partners who know the needs on the ground such as the Jewish Agency for Israel, the Joint Distribution Committee, and others.

TAKE 45 SECONDS TO KEEP ISRAEL SAFE
We urge you to text “Israel” to 24722 to support AIPAC’s bipartisan, ongoing efforts to provide Israel with the security, diplomatic and materiel support that only our government can provide. For more on how you can support congressional action, visit aipac.org.

This flyer details how each of us can help ensure Israel has what it needs to defeat Hamas and defend its citizens.

SUPPORT ISRAEL BONDS
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

ADVOCATE FOR THE RELEASE OF ALL HOSTAGES
On October 7, 240 people were atrociously abducted by Hamas to Gaza. Among them at least 33 babies and children, as well as women, people with disabilities, and elderly, from over 40 nationalities, including the United States.The U.S. has a singular role in ending this humanitarian crisis - but only if it makes it a priority. Take a minute of your day and make a call and save their lives. Click here for more information about ONEMINADAY

Mazel Tov

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!

Volunteer Opportunities

There are numerous ongoing opportunities waiting for you to make a difference. By volunteering, you'll not only enhance your community but also foster meaningful connections and create a positive impact that ripples through the lives of others. Click here for Volunteer Opportunities within the community.

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.

United Hatzalah: Conversation with Michael Oren
MONDAY, NOV 27TH 6:00P TO 8:00P
Join United Hatzalah for a conversation with Michael Oren, former Israeli Ambassador to the United States. MORE INFO

Wisdom of Torah with Rabbi Brian Strauss
TUESDAY, NOV 28TH 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, NOV 29TH 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!

Religious School & Sulam Classes
WEDNESDAY, NOV 29TH 4:45P TO 6:30P
The William S. Malev Schools for Religious Studies of Congregation Beth Yeshurun provides religious education for students from Pre-Kindergarten through 7th Grade. MORE INFO

HKA & Royal Wine Present: Kosher Food & Wine Experience
WEDNESDAY, NOV 29TH 6:30P TO 8:30P
Enjoy kosher wines from around the world, as well as the flavors of Israel from some of Houston's best kosher restaurants and caterers. MORE INFO

Jewish Meditation Group
WEDNESDAY, NOV 29TH 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

Breakfast Club with Rabbi Fort and Guests
THURSDAY, NOV 30TH 7:45A TO 8:30A
Join our Guest Rabbi Horwitz this week!

Community Engagement Day with Student Researchers in Judaica
THURSDAY, NOV 30TH 5:00P TO 7:00P
Join University of Houston students for an open house and visit with graduate students about their research highlighting the rich, contextual history preserved in select objects in our Mollie & Louis Kaplan Museum. MORE INFO
 
Tot Shabbat!
FRIDAY, DEC 1ST 5:00P TO 5:45P
Toddlers & Preschoolers join us for a musical Shabbat with Rabbi Sarah Fort and Hailey Arnold, followed by challah and more fun! MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service
FRIDAY, DEC 1ST 5:00P MORE INFO

Shabbat Renewal: Social Action Shabbat with the Brounes and Wolf Families
Guest Speaker: Barbara Bronstein, Founder and President of Second Servings
FRIDAY, DEC 1ST 6:00P
Join us at Shabbat Renewal in our Freedman Levit Sanctuary.This year, for Social Action Shabbat, we welcome Barbara Bronstein, Founder and President of Second Servings.  She will share the story of how this incredible organization came to be and how it's operating now, as well as the story of Food & Faith Collaborative. CLICK TO STREAM

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

Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service
B'not Mitzvah of Zoe Brounes & Lyla Wolf
Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss
SHABBAT, DEC 2ND 9:30A
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service. CLICK TO STREAM

Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, DEC 2ND 9:30A  MORE INFO
 
MyShabbat
SHABBAT, DEC 2ND 9:30A TO 10:30A
An interactive, engaging, and educational Shabbat service for 2nd through 6th-grade students and their familie with Rabbi Sarah Fort, Cantor Diane Dorf, and Sheryl Eskowitz.

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

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv
SATURDAY, DEC 2ND 4:45P MORE INFO 

Jewish Learning Project
SUNDAY, DEC 3RD 9:00A TO 11:00A
Join us Sunday mornings for learning opportunities with our clergy as well as special guest speakers. MORE INFO

Religious School & Sulam Classes
SUNDAY, DEC 3RD 9:30A TO 12:30P
The William S. Malev Schools for Religious Studies of Congregation Beth Yeshurun provides religious education for students from Pre-Kindergarten through 7th Grade. MORE INFO

Kids' Meals Teen and Tween Event
SUNDAY, DEC 3RD 1:00P TO 2:30P
This is a great volunteer opportunity for teens and tweens! We will be packing snacks, decorating bags, and collecting juice boxes for the organization, Kids' Meals. We will provide all the snacks that will be packed in the bags. 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.

Beth Yeshurun Stands in Solidarty with Israel
Today. Tomorrow. Always. Am Yisrael Chai.

We know everyone is hurting. Here is a way for you to take action. Jewish Federation of Greater Houston has opened a fund to meet the immediate and ongoing needs on the ground. Visit houstonjewish.org/supportisrael to donate now. Jewish Federations have identified the following urgent priority needs requiring our immediate collective assistance. The Barg Family is generously matching all gifts made to the Israel Emergency Fund by November 30 up to $1 million. 100% of the funds will be distributed to support victims of terror, medical support, trauma recovery, crisis management, and direct lifesaving relief efforts via our trusted overseas partners who know the needs on the ground such as the Jewish Agency for Israel, the Joint Distribution Committee, and others.

TAKE 45 SECONDS TO KEEP ISRAEL SAFE
We urge you to text “Israel” to 24722 to support AIPAC’s bipartisan, ongoing efforts to provide Israel with the security, diplomatic and materiel support that only our government can provide. For more on how you can support congressional action, visit aipac.org.

This flyer details how each of us can help ensure Israel has what it needs to defeat Hamas and defend its citizens.

SUPPORT ISRAEL BONDS
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

ADVOCATE FOR THE RELEASE OF ALL HOSTAGES
On October 7, 240 people were atrociously abducted by Hamas to Gaza. Among them at least 33 babies and children, as well as women, people with disabilities, and elderly, from over 40 nationalities, including the United States.The U.S. has a singular role in ending this humanitarian crisis - but only if it makes it a priority. Take a minute of your day and make a call and save their lives. Click here for more information about ONEMINADAY

#GivingTuesday

Support Congregation Beth Yeshurun on Giving Tuesday - November 28th!

✨ Nurturing Jewish Identity: Help us create a strong Jewish identity for our children! Your support ensures that our synagogue remains a nurturing environment where the next generation can deepen their connection to Judaism and carry our traditions forward.

🎉 Exciting Family Events: Experience unforgettable moments with your loved ones at our family events! Celebrate Hanukkah with dazzling fireworks (a surprise this year!), enjoy the vibrant Purim Carnival, and partake in a meaningful Passover Seder. We have so much more in store for you!

🔒 Ensuring Your Safety: Antisemitism is on the rise, with a staggering 400% increase this year, according to the ADL. To keep you and your family safe when visiting our Congregation Beth Yeshurun Campus, we must enhance our security measures, which, unfortunately, come with increased costs. Your contribution makes a difference!

💚 Give on Giving Tuesday: Help us raise $15,000 to continue fostering a vibrant Jewish community. Your donation matters and strengthens our ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment for our children, unforgettable family events, and enhanced security measures. Together, let's make a lasting impact on our congregation. Thank you for your invaluable support! 🙏

Click here to make a donation today! Want to learn more about other giving opportunities at Beth Yeshurun? Contact Meredith Segal, Director of Development, at 713.255.8008 or msegal@bethyeshurun.org.

United Hatzalah: Conversation with Michael Oren

Monday, November 27 | 6:00P

Friends of United Hatzalah invite Beth Yeshurun to join them for a conversation with Michael Oren, former Israeli Ambassador to the United States. Ambassador Oren is a distinguished figure with a wealth of experience and insights into the complex dynamics of the Middle East. His unique perspective and deep understanding of the region make him an unforgettable speaker which will shed light on the current events and challenges in Israel. Click here for more information and to register.

Second Annual KFWE Houston 2023!

Wednesday, November 29 | 6:30P VIP or 7:15P General Admission

The HKA will be hosting its second annual Kosher Food and Wine Extravaganza Houston 2023! Let us celebrate together and hear the stories of the wines and winemakers of Israel and around the world. Help support the HKA and our brothers in Israel. Click here to purchase your tickets

Latkes with a Twist

Thursday, November 30 | 6:00P | Kenny & Ziggy's Delicatessen

Jewish Children’s Regional Service (JCRS) will host its 1st Annual Greater Houston community-wide Hanukkah party, Latkes with a Twist! Ziggy Gruber, award winning chef and philanthropist, will create a fabulous and delicious Latke Bar with all the fixings and accompaniments. The evening will also feature live music, an open bar featuring a Vodka Latke Punch, a Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned Hanukkah Hi-Ball, wine and beer. Click here to purchase your tickets

Social Action Shabbat

Shabbat Renewal, Friday, December 1 at 6:00P in the Freedman Levit Sanctuary

This year, for Social Action Shabbat, we welcome Barbara Bronstein, Founder and President of Second Servings. She will share the story of how this incredible organization came to be and how it's operating now, as well as the story of Food & Faith Collaborative, whose volunteers distribute reclaimed food to those in need through Pop-Up Groceries. Beth Yeshurun will support these two organizations with Social Action initiatives throughout the year - join us to see how it all started and be inspired! Click here for more information about Barbara and these organizations

Scholar in Residence: Joel Chasnoff

This year, we welcome author and comedian Joel Chasnoff for our Fall Scholar-in-Residence.  We hope you will join us for one of the sessions that we have planned!

Thursday, December 7 | 6:30P | Stein Hall | $18 per person, inlcudes dinner
Join 100 Jewish Men and Beth Yeshurun Sisterhood for an evening of stories, reflections, and conversation about our magical connection with Israel, with comedian and Israel 201 author Joel Chasnoff

Friday, December 8 | J.B. Greenfield Chapel Breakfast at 8:00A | Stein Hall
Purity of Arms:  An interactive program where we will wrestle with the question, “Is there such a thing as ethical warfare, and if so, does the Jewish state have a higher standard than other countries?”

Friday, December 8 | Shabbat Renewal at 6:00P | Freedman Levit Sanctuary
Meet Joel Chasnoff and hear an introduction to his talk at Shabbat Kiddush

Saturday, December 9 | Kiddush Lunch | Stein Hall
Update on Israel from the Israeli Perspective, with Q&A

Click here for more information and to register for any ove the events above

Light Up The Night

Sunday, December 10 | 5:00-6:00P
$8 Preschoolers | $10 Elementary Kids | $12 Middle/High School & Adults

Join us for the fifth night of Hanukkah as we Light Up the Night! We will have dinner, including traditional Hanukkah treats, as well as crafts and SURPRISES for all ages. We'll light the candles for Hanukkah before we head out to the parking lot for a real fireworks show! Click here to register by Thursday, December 7 at noon

Sensory-Sensitive Hanukkah Event

Sunday, December 10 | 2:00 - 3:30P
Suggested donation - $10 per person or $18 per family

Join us for a Hanukkah event for congregants of all ages with visual, auditory, or social sensitivities or disabilities.  We will have latkes, cookie decorating, crafts, and a Hanukkah photo booth, all in a sensory-sensitive environment. Click here to register by Thursday, December 7 at noon

Reynolds Elementary Toy Drive

Week of December 10

For the last three years, we have collected at least one new toy for every child at our partner school, Reynolds Elementary. Let’s do it again this year! Our Toy Drive kicks off December 10th and runs through Sunday, December 17th. Unwrapped toys can be left in the Bender Levy and Administrative Lobbies.

Sisterhood Giftshop

Your Sisterhood Gift Shop is fully stocked for Chanukah. Judaic jewelry, both gold and silver. Menorahs. Candles. Dreidels. Gift wrap. Cards, Kid items. Decorative items. Chocolate. They are open: Tuesday-Thurs 10:00A - 4:00P; Friday 10:00A - 2:00P; Sunday 10:00A - 1:00P; Closed Saturday and Monday. Reach them directely at 713-255-8021 or by email at giftshop@bethyeshurun.org. Please support Sisterhood.

Cemetery Lot Price Increase

The Beth Yeshurun Cemetery Association maintains two cemeteries – the Allen Parkway Cemetery location and the Post Oak Cemetery location. The new schedule of prices: Pre-Need - Current is $3,500 and New will be $4,200 |  At Need - Current is $4,000 and New will be $4,800. For more information or to schedule an appointment to select your location at one of our cemeteries, please contact: Larry Caulfield at (713) 255-8076 or (281) 728-3293 or Marilyn Ozaroff at (713) 255-8075 or (713)502-8228

Mazel Tov

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!

Volunteer Opportunities

There are numerous ongoing opportunities waiting for you to make a difference. By volunteering, you'll not only enhance your community but also foster meaningful connections and create a positive impact that ripples through the lives of others. Click here for Volunteer Opportunities within the community.

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.

Thanksgiving Sides & Fixings Food Drive - Kick Off
MONDAY, NOV 13TH (ALL WEEK)
Join us in providing Thanksgiving sides and fixings to families in need as we partner with the Houston Food Bank this holiday season! MORE INFO

Sisterhood Torah Fund Event
TUESDAY, NOV 14TH 10:30A TO 1:00P
Join us as we recognize our Martha Lea Stein Woman of Achievement award recipients, Syma Levy and Arlene Staller. MORE INFO

Voices of Torah with Rabbi Steven Morgen
WEDNESDAY, NOV 15TH 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!

Religious School & Sulam Classes
WEDNESDAY, NOV 15TH 4:45P TO 6:30P
The William S. Malev Schools for Religious Studies of Congregation Beth Yeshurun provides religious education for students from Pre-Kindergarten through 7th Grade.MORE INFO

Jewish Meditation Group
WEDNESDAY, NOV 15TH 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, NOV 16TH 7:45A TO 8:30A
Join us this week with guest Rabbi David Rosen for Breakfast Club.

Kids Meals/SEARCH Bags Assembly
THURSDAY, NOV 16TH 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

The Gathering Place
THURSDAY, NOV 16TH 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

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service
FRIDAY, NOV 17TH 5:00P MORE INFO

Shabbat Renewal: L'dor Vador Shabbat
with the Staller Families
Sermon by Rabbi Steven Morgen
FRIDAY, NOV 17TH 6:00P
Join us at Shabbat Renewal in our Freedman Levit Sanctuary. This week we're celebrating all of the generations of our families!. CLICK TO STREAM

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, NOV 18TH 8:30A MORE INFO 

Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service
B'nai Mitzvah of Jack Staller & Norah Staller
Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss
SHABBAT, NOV 18TH 9:30A
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service. CLICK TO STREAM

Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, NOV 18TH 9:30A  MORE INFO

Shabbat Shalom
SHABBAT, NOV 18TH 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!

MyShabbat
SHABBAT, NOV 18TH 9:30A TO 10:30A
An interactive, engaging, and educational Shabbat service for 2nd through 6th-grade students and their families.

Parsha Study
SHABBAT, NOV 18TH 11:30A
Weekly Parsha Study following Chapel Shabbat Service.

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv
SATURDAY, NOV 18TH 5:00P MORE INFO 

Jewish Learning Project
SUNDAY, NOV 19TH 9:00A TO 11:00A
Join us Sunday mornings for learning opportunities with our clergy as well as special guest speakers. MORE INFO

Religious School & Sulam Classes
SUNDAY, NOV 19TH 9:30A TO 12:30P
The William S. Malev Schools for Religious Studies of Congregation Beth Yeshurun provides religious education for students from Pre-Kindergarten through 7th Grade. 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.

Beth Yeshurun Stands in Solidarty with Israel
Today. Tomorrow. Always. Am Yisrael Chai.

We know everyone is hurting. Here is a way for you to take action. Jewish Federation of Greater Houston has opened a fund to meet the immediate and ongoing needs on the ground. Visit houstonjewish.org/supportisrael to donate now. Jewish Federations have identified the following urgent priority needs requiring our immediate collective assistance. The Barg Family is generously matching all gifts made to the Israel Emergency Fund by November 30 up to $1 million. 100% of the funds will be distributed to support victims of terror, medical support, trauma recovery, crisis management, and direct lifesaving relief efforts via our trusted overseas partners who know the needs on the ground such as the Jewish Agency for Israel, the Joint Distribution Committee, and others.

TAKE 45 SECONDS TO KEEP ISRAEL SAFE
We urge you to text “Israel” to 24722 to support AIPAC’s bipartisan, ongoing efforts to provide Israel with the security, diplomatic and materiel support that only our government can provide. For more on how you can support congressional action, visit aipac.org.

This flyer details how each of us can help ensure Israel has what it needs to defeat Hamas and defend its citizens.

SUPPORT ISRAEL BONDS
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

Everything But The Turkey Food Drive

Week of November 13 | Administrative & Bender Levy Lobbies

We would love your help in providing Thanksgiving sides and fixings to families in need as we partner with the Houston Food Bank this holiday season. Please consider donating non-perishable Items such as canned vegetables, mini marshmallows, chicken stock, macaroni and cheese, stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, and many oother items listed on our site. For more information click here.

L'dor Vador Shabbat

Friday, November 17 | 6:00P

Join us at Shabbat Renewal in our Freedman Levit Sanctuary and celebrate all of the generations of our families: children, parents, grandparents, and more! Receive a special blessing from Rabbi Strauss and Cantor Goldman for all the generations of your family. Let's come together for a heartwarming evening as we honor and cherish the pillars of our families - our wonderful Grandparents!

Torah Fund

Tuesday, November 14 | Check-In at 10:30A & Program at 11:00A | Luncheon to Follow

Please join the women of Congregation Beth Yeshurun Sisterhood for the 2023 Annual Torah Fund Luncheon "Kol Yisrael Arevim Zeh Ba'Zeh: All the People of Israel Are Responsible for One Another." Presentation of the Martha Lea Stein Woman of Achievement Award this year goes to Syma Levy & Arlene Staller. Our Guest Speaker is Laura Gassner Otting, National Best Selling Author of "Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve Your Own Path, and Live Your Best Life." Honorary Chairs are Barbara Koslov & Vicky Richker. Registration has closed!

Latkes with a Twist

Thursday, November 30 | 6:00P | Kenny & Ziggy's Delicatessen

Jewish Children’s Regional Service (JCRS) will host its 1st Annual Greater Houston community-wide Hanukkah party, Latkes with a Twist! Ziggy Gruber, award winning chef and philanthropist, will create a fabulous and delicious Latke Bar with all the fixings and accompaniments. The evening will also feature live music, an open bar featuring a Vodka Latke Punch, a Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned Hanukkah Hi-Ball, wine and beer. Click here to purchase your tickets

Second Annual KFWE Houston 2023!

Wednesday, November 29 | 6:30P VIP or 7:15P General Admission

The HKA will be hosting its second annual Kosher Food and Wine Extravaganza Houston 2023! Let us celebrate together and hear the stories of the wines and winemakers of Israel and around the world. Help support the HKA and our brothers in Israel. Click here to purchase your tickets

Sisterhood Giftshop

Your Sisterhood Gift Shop is fully stocked for Chanukah. Judaic jewelry, both gold and silver. Menorahs. Candles. Dreidels. Gift wrap. Cards, Kid items. Decorative items. Chocolate. They are open: Tuesday-Thurs 10:00A - 4:00P; Friday 10:00A - 2:00P; Sunday 10:00A - 1:00P; Closed Saturday and Monday. Reach them directely at 713-255-8021 or by email at giftshop@bethyeshurun.org. Please support Sisterhood.

Cemetery Lot Price Increase

The Beth Yeshurun Cemetery Association maintains two cemeteries – the Allen Parkway Cemetery location and the Post Oak Cemetery location. The new schedule of prices: Pre-Need - Current is $3,500 and New will be $4,200 |  At Need - Current is $4,000 and New will be $4,800. For more information or to schedule an appointment to select your location at one of our cemeteries, please contact: Larry Caulfield at (713) 255-8076 or (281) 728-3293 or Marilyn Ozaroff at (713) 255-8075 or (713)502-8228

Mazel Tov

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!

Volunteer Opportunities

There are numerous ongoing opportunities waiting for you to make a difference. By volunteering, you'll not only enhance your community but also foster meaningful connections and create a positive impact that ripples through the lives of others. Click here for Volunteer Opportunities within the community.

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, OCT 31ST 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, NOV 1ST 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!

Religious School & Sulam Classes
WEDNESDAY, NOV 1ST 4:45P TO 6:30P
The William S. Malev Schools for Religious Studies of Congregation Beth Yeshurun provides religious education for students from Pre-Kindergarten through 7th Grade.MORE INFO

Jewish Meditation Group
WEDNESDAY, NOV 1ST 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, NOV 2ND 7:45A TO 8:30A
Join us this week for Breakfast Club.

Tot Shabbat!
FRIDAY, NOV 3RD 5:00P TO 5:45P
Toddlers & Preschoolers join us for a musical Shabbat with Rabbi Sarah Fort and Hailey Arnold, followed by challah and more fun! MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service
FRIDAY, NOV 3RD 5:30P MORE INFO

Better Together Singles 50+: Shabbat in the Park
FRIDAY, NOV 3RD 6:00P TO 8:00P
Jewish Singles over 50 meet for Shabbat in the Park and catch Molly & the Ringwalds. MORE INFO

Shabbat Renewal with the Daniels Family
Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Fort
FRIDAY, NOV 3RD 6:00P
Join us in our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Service in the Freedman Levit Sanctuary. This week we'll also honor Dr. Josh Furman for the significant work that he has done for Beth Yeshurun and the Houston Jewish community. He is departing for Colorado soon to assume a faculty position at the University of Denver and to become the Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society. CLICK TO STREAM

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, NOV 4TH 8:30A MORE INFO 

Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service
Bar Mitzvah of Max Daniels
Sermon by Rabbi Steve Morgen
SHABBAT, NOV 4TH 9:30A
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service. CLICK TO STREAM

Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, NOV 4TH 9:30A  MORE INFO

MyShabbat
SHABBAT, NOV 4TH 9:30A TO 10:30A
An interactive, engaging, and educational Shabbat service for 2nd through 6th grade students and their families. MORE INFO

Shabbat Shalom
SHABBAT, NOV 4TH 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, NOV 4TH 11:30A
Weekly Parsha Study following Chapel Shabbat Service.

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv
SATURDAY, NOV 4TH 6:00P MORE INFO 

Jewish Learning Project
SUNDAY, NOV 5TH 9:00A TO 11:00A
Join us Sunday mornings for learning opportunities with our clergy as well as special guest speakers. MORE INFO

Religious School & Sulam Classes
SUNDAY, NOV 5TH 9:30A TO 12:30P
The William S. Malev Schools for Religious Studies of Congregation Beth Yeshurun provides religious education for students from Pre-Kindergarten through 7th Grade. MORE INFO

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Fall Blood Drive
SUNDAY, NOV 5TH 10:00A TO 2:00P
Stop in at CBY on Sunday morning to do an easy and important mitzvah - donate blood! 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.

We need to hear from you! Survey closes this TODAY, OCTOBER 30th.
What if we put belonging at the heart of Jewish communal life?

This is the goal of the Belonging Project - a cutting-edge initiative that merges scientific research, relationship best practices, and ancient Jewish wisdom. Before we can move forward, we need to know where we are. Click here to complete a short Survey

Beth Yeshurun Stands in Solidarty with Israel
Today. Tomorrow. Always. Am Yisrael Chai.

We know everyone is hurting. Here is a way for you to take action. Jewish Federation of Greater Houston has opened a fund to meet the immediate and ongoing needs on the ground. Visit houstonjewish.org/supportisrael to donate now. Jewish Federations have identified the following urgent priority needs requiring our immediate collective assistance. 100% of the funds will be distributed to support victims of terror, medical support, trauma recovery, crisis management, and direct lifesaving relief efforts via our trusted overseas partners who know the needs on the ground such as the Jewish Agency for Israel, the Joint Distribution Committee, and others.

TAKE 45 SECONDS TO KEEP ISRAEL SAFE
We urge you to text “Israel” to 24722 to support AIPAC’s bipartisan, ongoing efforts to provide Israel with the security, diplomatic and materiel support that only our government can provide. For more on how you can support congressional action, visit aipac.org.

This flyer details how each of us can help ensure Israel has what it needs to defeat Hamas and defend its citizens.

SUPPORT ISRAEL BONDS
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

The Empty Table Movement
The missing man table honors those who are captured or missing in action. This ritual gives a visual to the pain of someone’s absence: We wish they could be here, eating with us, celebrating with us, reassuring us that they are ok. We’ve taken elements from this military practice and adapted them to reflect a richly Jewish spirit. And a chair that sits empty for our dear ones in captivity, evocative of Kise shel Elijah, the seat we leave empty at brit Milah as an invitation for his prophetic visit. The seat is a pleading, prayerful outcry for reunification and the safety of all who are in harm’s way. 

Tot Shabbat!

Friday, November 3 at 5:00P | Sein Hall

Toddlers & Preschoolers, join Congregation Beth Yeshurun and Beth Yeshurun Day School for a musical Shabbat with Rabbi Sarah Fort and Hailey Arnold, followed by challah and more fun! Meet in Sein Hall for a short, musical, interactive service followed by snacks and crafts. Tot Shabbat is open to the community - please invite a friend! Registration is encouraged so that so we snacks and crafts for all. We will send registered non-members a campus pass for our program. Click here to Register.

Fall Blood Drive

Sunday, November 5 | 10:00A - 2:00P | Zubowski A

Stop in at CBY on Sunday morning to do an easy and important mitzvah - donate blood!
Blood donors save the world! Make a difference in the community by donating blood during April and receive a T-shirt to support local hospital patients.  4.2 million Americans need a blood transfusion each year, but only 3% of the population donates blood. Here's your chance to be part of the 3%! BE A HERO! CHANGE SOMEONE'S LIFE. Schedule your appointment today!

The Lu Dorfman Yiddishe Kup

Monday, November 6 | Check in at 8:00A and Scramble 9:00A

Tournament proceeds support necessary repairs and restoration of some of our sacred Torah scrolls. This is a long-term project, ReJEWvination, and your support helps with that effort.​Click here for Sponsorship Opportunities and to register as a Player!

100 Jewish Men

Wednesday, November 8 | Dinner at 6:30P & Program at 7:00P

Kick off the year with guest Charlie Pallilo: “The Latest in H-Town Sports News.” 100 Jewish Men is a group of men dedicated to improving themselves and each other as men, fathers, husbands, brothers, sons, friends, and Jews. Through controversial, thought-provoking speakers and small group discussions, we will explore what usually remains unspoken in men’s lives at work and at home. This year each event is a stand-alone program. There are no annual fees; you pay per dinner and/or program that you attend. Click here to Register

Veterans Shabbat

Friday, November 10 | 6:00P

Join us at Shabbat Renewal in our Freedman Levit Sanctuary as we honor our Veterans and hear from a special guest speaker, Abe Schnitzer.

Abe Schnitzer, born in Port Arthur, Texas, defied job security in 1942 to enlist in the Army Air Corp during WWII. Trained as a navigator, he led bombing missions over occupied France, Belgium, and Germany, including the first bombing of Berlin. Despite the peril, he flew 24 combat missions, earning accolades such as the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. Abe recently celebrated his 100th birthday on August 18th.

So that we may honor their service and commitment, we encourage all of our Veterans to wear their medals or decorations during this special occasion so that we can better recognize and thank them all.

Rice University Lunch & Learn: Germany's Love of Israel

Thursday, November 9 | 12:00P | Lunch included

Dr. Irit Dekel, Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies and Germanic Studies and the Director of the Olamot Center for Scholarly and Cultural Exchange with Israel at Indiana University
"Israel’s security is Germany's raison d’être," declared Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz after Hamas' attack on Israeli towns and Kibbutzim on October 7, 2023. She will examine defining moments in this relationship over the past ten years and suggest that the love for Israel as the Jewish state and for Jews is framed by a commitment to Holocaust memory. Through expressing love and support, German society additionally articulates its own problems with regard to social diversity and plural democracy. For more information and to register click here.

Torah Fund

Tuesday, November 14 | Check-In at 10:30A & Program at 11:00A | Luncheon to Follow

Please join the women of Congregation Beth Yeshurun Sisterhood for the 2023 Annual Torah Fund Luncheon "Kol Yisrael Arevim Zeh Ba'Zeh: All the People of Israel Are Responsible for One Another." Presentation of the Martha Lea Stein Woman of Achievement Award this year goes to Syma Levy & Arlene Staller. Our Guest Speaker is Laura Gassner Otting, National Best Selling Author of "Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve Your Own Path, and Live Your Best Life." Honorary Chairs are Barbara Koslov & Vicky Richker. For more information and to register click here.

Cemetery Lot Price Increase

The Beth Yeshurun Cemetery Association maintains two cemeteries – the Allen Parkway Cemetery location and the Post Oak Cemetery location. While both cemeteries are steeped in the historic tradition of our Congregation the Post Oak location has recently been enlarged and we have added our beautiful Sophia and Jack Bender Memorial Chapel. The Allen Parkway location currently has a very limited selection of available gravesites while our Post Oak Cemetery offers a wide selection of gravesites.

Buying a cemetery plot is never an easy decision and taking that step does inspire procrastination in many of us. There is, however, a certain piece of mind in making that decision now and not leaving the stress and anguish to other family members in time of need. We suggest you plan ahead and make this decision when your loved ones are not in crisis.
Beth Yeshurun Cemetery gravesite prices have remained constant since March 1, 2016. Due to increasing costs the Cemetery Association has voted to increase prices effective January 1, 2024. Current buyers will have the existing price protected if the sale is complete by December 31, 2023.

The new schedule of prices: Pre-Need - Current is $3,500 and New will be $4,200 |  At Need - Current is $4,000 and New will be $4,800.

For more information or to schedule an appointment to select your location at one of our cemeteries, please contact: Larry Caulfield at (713) 255-8076 or (281) 728-3293 or Marilyn Ozaroff at (713) 255-8075 or (713)502-8228

Mazel Tov

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!

Volunteer Opportunities

There are numerous ongoing opportunities waiting for you to make a difference. By volunteering, you'll not only enhance your community but also foster meaningful connections and create a positive impact that ripples through the lives of others. Click here for Volunteer Opportunities within the community.

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, OCT 17TH 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, OCT 18TH 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!

YES Lunch & Program
WEDNESDAY, OCT 18TH 11:30A TO 1:00P
Seniors! Join us for schmooze, lunch, and entertainment! MORE INFO

Religious School & Sulam Classes
WEDNESDAY, OCT 18TH 4:45P TO 6:30P
The William S. Malev Schools for Religious Studies of Congregation Beth Yeshurun provides religious education for students from Pre-Kindergarten through 7th Grade.MORE INFO

Jewish Meditation Group
WEDNESDAY, OCT 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

Thursday Breakfast Club Torah Study
THURSDAY, OCT 19TH 7:45A TO 8:30A
Join us this week for Breakfast Club Thursday morning.

Shabbat Renewal with the Kuperman & Smith Families
Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss
FRIDAY, OCT 20TH 6:00P
Our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Service in the Freedman Levit Sanctuary This week, Rabbi Strauss and a former IDF soldier and Beth Yeshurun member will speak about the latest situation in Israel. CLICK TO STREAM

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service
FRIDAY, OCT 20TH 6:30P MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Holiday Shacharit/Musaf Service
SHABBAT, OCT 21ST 8:30A MORE INFO 

Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service
B'not Mitzvah of Abby Kuperman & Cady Smith
Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Fort
SHABBAT, OCT 21ST 9:30A
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service. CLICK TO STREAM

Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, OCT 21ST 9:30A  MORE INFO

MyShabbat
SHABBAT, OCT 21ST 9:30A TO 10:30A
An interactive, engaging, and educational Shabbat service for 3rd through 6th grade students and their families. MORE INFO

Shabbat Shalom
SHABBAT, OCT 21ST 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, OCT 21ST 11:30A
Weekly Parsha Study following Chapel Shabbat Service.

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv
SATURDAY, OCT 21ST 6:15P MORE INFO 

Jewish Learning Project
SUNDAY, OCT 22ND 9:00A TO 11:00A
Join us Sunday mornings for learning opportunities with our clergy as well as special guest speakers. MORE INFO

Religious School & Sulam Classes
SUNDAY, OCT 22ND 9:30A TO 12:30P
The William S. Malev Schools for Religious Studies of Congregation Beth Yeshurun provides religious education for students from Pre-Kindergarten through 7th Grade. MORE INFO

Mindfulness Mini-Retreat: Being Mindful in Practice with Dr. Manizeh Mirza-Gruber
SUNDAY, OCT 22ND 1:00P TO 4:00P
Learn about the benefits of mindfulness through teachings, guided meditations, experiential practices, sharing, and Q&A. 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.

Beth Yeshurun Stands in Solidarty with Israel
Today. Tomorrow. Always. Am Yisrael Chai.

We know everyone is hurting. Here is a way for you to take action. Jewish Federation of Greater Houston has opened a fund to meet the immediate and ongoing needs on the ground. Visit houstonjewish.org/supportisrael to donate now. Jewish Federations have identified the following urgent priority needs requiring our immediate collective assistance. 100% of the funds will be distributed to support victims of terror, medical support, trauma recovery, crisis management, and direct lifesaving relief efforts via our trusted overseas partners who know the needs on the ground such as the Jewish Agency for Israel, the Joint Distribution Committee, and others.

TAKE 45 SECONDS TO KEEP ISRAEL SAFE
We urge you to text “Israel” to 24722 to support AIPAC’s bipartisan, ongoing efforts to provide Israel with the security, diplomatic and materiel support that only our government can provide. For more on how you can support congressional action, visit aipac.org.

We need to hear from you! Survey closes this Friday, October 20th.
What if we put belonging at the heart of Jewish communal life?

This is the goal of the Belonging Project - a cutting-edge initiative that merges scientific research, relationship best practices, and ancient Jewish wisdom. Before we can move forward, we need to know where we are. Survey will be open until October 20. Click here to complete a short Survey

YES Group

Wednesday, October 18 | 11:30am - Lunch and 12:00pm - Entertainment

Enjoy lunch with friends and hear one of our favorites - Julie Sacks on the piano! You may remember Julie from last year - she is Cantor Goldman's accompanist and an exceptional pianist. Open to the community, so feel free to share with other seniors who might enjoy our program.Thank you to our sponsor - The Medallion! Stop at The Medallion table on the way in, meet their team, and pick up some fun gifts.Click here to Register

4525 Live!

Thursday, October 26 | 7:00pm Schmooze | 7:30pm Program

This series, moderated by Rabbi Brian Strauss and Steven Sheldon, shines a light on how and where innovators in our community find inspiration.  We hope their stories inspire others to accomplish their goals. Our first guest of the season, Jeff Rosenberg, truly exemplifies the adage that if you follow your passion, good things will come.  Jeff is the founder, President and CEO of Tri-Star Productions, one of the leaders in the sports memorabilia industry. Click here to Register

Support Israel Bonds

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

Mindfulness Mini-Retreat: Being Mindful in Practice with Dr. Manizeh Mirza-Gruber

Sunday, October 22 | 1:00 - 4:00p |  $20 per person

Mindfulness has many benefits in practice for our body, mind, heart, and spirit. In these fast-paced, distracted, multitasking, 24/7 days, we are often swept away from recognizing what is arising in the present moment.

Through brief didactic teachings, guided meditations, experiential practices, sharing, and questions/answers, you will learn how being present for yourself allows you to be present and connect with others in your personal and professional life. You will be able to incorporate these teachings and practices into your daily life and nurture your heart with tenderness and kindness as you create a sense of emotional balance, ease, and self-care practices.

No prior experience of meditation or mindfulness is required! Click here to Register

The Lu Dorfman Yiddishe Kup

Monday, November 6 | Check in at 8:00am and Scramble 9:00am

Tournament proceeds support necessary repairs and restoration of some of our sacred Torah scrolls. This is a long-term project, ReJEWvination, and your support helps with that effort.​Click here for Sponsorship Opportunities and to register as a Player!

100 Jewish Men

Wednesday, November 8 | Dinner at 6:30 pm & Program at 7:00 pm

Kick off the year with guest Charlie Pallilo: “The Latest in H-Town Sports News.” 100 Jewish Men is a group of men dedicated to improving themselves and each other as men, fathers, husbands, brothers, sons, friends, and Jews. Through controversial, thought-provoking speakers and small group discussions, we will explore what usually remains unspoken in men’s lives at work and at home. This year each event is a stand-alone program. There are no annual fees; you pay per dinner and/or program that you attend. Click here to Register

Mazel Tov

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!

Volunteer Opportunities

There are numerous ongoing opportunities waiting for you to make a difference. By volunteering, you'll not only enhance your community but also foster meaningful connections and create a positive impact that ripples through the lives of others. Click here for Volunteer Opportunities within the community.

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.