Virtual Community Weekly Email

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

Wisdom of Torah with Rabbi Brian Strauss (Breakfast Club)
TUESDAY, MAR 22ND 7:00A
Rabbi Strauss teaches Tuesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 4 days a week with our clergy! MORE INFO
 
ScholarStream: Renewing our Resilience
TUESDAY, MAR 22ND 7:00P TO 8:00P
Scholarstream 5782 features three distinct arcs of learning that stand-alone or flow into each other. Each series will offer an exploration of who we are, where we are in relation to others, and how we move forward in this complicated world. MORE INFO

Voices of Torah with Rabbi Steven Morgen (Breakfast Club)
WEDNESDAY, MAR 23RD 7:00A
Rabbi Morgen teaches Wednesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 5 days a week with our clergy! MORE INFO

YES March Program - Rob Landes
WEDNESDAY, MAR 23RD 11:30A TO 1:00P
Join us in March for lunch and tunes by Rob Landes! MORE INFO

Jewish Meditation Group - Virtual
WEDNESDAY, MAR 23RD 7:00P
Explore tools for mindfulness, find a different way to talk to God, and deepen your prayer with meditation and chanting. MORE INFO

Jewish Mysticism & Ancient Cultural Beliefs with Rabbi Fort (Breakfast Club)
THURSDAY, MAR 17TH 7:00A
Rabbi Fort teaches Thursday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 5 days a week with our clergy! MORE INFO

Talking to God with Rabbi Steven Morgen
THURSDAY, MAR 24TH 7:00P TO 8:00P
Join Rabbi Morgen for a monthly Zoom program to think about how and why we talk to God and deep dive into our Jewish prayers. In March we talk about Jewish views on Heaven, Hell, and the Afterlife. MORE INFO
 
Story Time with Rabbi Fort
FRIDAY, MAR 25TH 5:00P TO 5:30P
Join us virtually once a month as Rabbi Fort reads our kids a story, then shares the blessing over challah and grape juice, plus a blessing for all of our children. MORE INFO

Shabbat Renewal with the Reiter Family
Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss
Guest Speaker: Irene Bleyzer, DAAR Charitable Foundation
FRIDAY, MAR 25TH 6:00P
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Service. MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service
FRIDAY, MAR 25TH 6:30P MORE INFO

Teen Shabbat Dinner with Clergy
FRIDAY, MAR 25TH 7:00P TO 8:30P
Ninth and Tenth graders are invited to Join Rabbi Fort for a special Shabbat Dinner immediately following Shabbat Renewal Services. MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, MAR 26TH 8:30A  MORE INFO

Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, MAR 26TH 9:15A MORE INFO

Shabbat Morning Service
Bar Mitzvah: Sidney Reiter
Sermon by Rabbi Steven Morgen
SHABBAT, MAR 26TH 9:30A
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning service. MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv
SHABBAT, MAR 26TH 7:00P MORE INFO

Museum Minyan Havdalah
SATURDAY, MAR 26TH 7:35P
Join for the conclusion of Shabbat with virtual Havdalah and a short study session via Zoom. MORE INFO
 
Jewish Learning Project
SUNDAY, MAR 27TH 9:00A TO 12:00P
The Jewish Learning Project (JLP) is Congregation Beth Yeshurun's Adult Learning Program. Our JLP sessions offer a variety of spiritual, intellectual, and stimulating topics for you to choose from. Sessions are held Sunday mornings and are open to the public and free of charge. 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.

Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 7:30 on ZOOM
Join us in March to talk about Jewish views on Heaven, Hell, and the Afterlife.  Do Jews believe in Hell? How about Heaven? What about the Afterlife? Believe it or not, Maimonides, in the 12th Century had some pretty surprising answers! We’ll look at his original writing on these and related ideas (translated into English, of course!).

 Click here to Register

Honoring the Musical Legacy of Cantor Meir Finkelstein!
March 31, 2022 at Congregation Beth Yeshurun

The evening’s concert features original compositions of Cantor Meir Finkelstein, performed by the world’s leading cantors, including Cantor Rachel Goldman, Beth Yeshurun’s new cantor who officially begins her tenure on July 1. The evening also will feature Cantor Azi Schwartz from Park Avenue Synagogue, Cantor Netanel Hershtik of Hampton Synagogue in New York and Cantor Gideon Zelermyer from Congregation Shaar Hashomayim in Quebec.
 Purchase Individual Tickets

Is your family looking for a great way to spend time together?
FRIDAY, APRIL 29TH - SATURDAY, APRIL 30TH

Beth Yeshurun Family Retreat returns with a new location at Moody Gardens in Galveston! Spend Shabbat with your Beth Yeshurun clergy and Jewish country musician Joe Buchanan, then explore all the activities and attractions Moody Gardens has to offer. From Jewish learning and Shabbat services to a paddlewheel boat ride, visiting the aquarium, or relaxing by the pool, there is truly something for all ages and interests.

The retreat is open to all Beth Yeshurun and Beth Yeshurun Day School members and their families.

Click here for more information and to register for the 2022 Family Retreat!

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!

One of the goals this year is to offer a mix of opportunities for our congregants to participate in: donation drives, hands-on projects, and opportunities for all ages. We hope to set the example for our families that Social Action and Tikkun Olam are some of the most important work that we do as Jews.
Click here for Opportunites within the Community
Click here for more information about the 5782 Social Action Plan at Beth Yeshurun

DAAR Charitable Foundation, in partnership with SigmaBleyzer and the Bleyzer family, has launched the Stand With Ukraine Fundraiser to help provide safety, protection and care to the people of Ukraine. Over 43 million people have remained in-country and are facing the threat of Russian aggression every minute. While many have chosen to stay by choice – to defend their country and their beliefs, others stay out of necessity – to care for aging parents, support disabled friends, or simply because they couldn’t find safe passage out of the conflict zones. 

The Stand With Ukraine Fundraiser offers a concrete way that our friends around the world can help those 43 million Ukrainians caught in the crossfire of senseless Russian aggression. We are connected with family and friends on the ground – civilians and government officials alike. Many of you are aware of the Bleyzer family’s Ukrainian roots and the presence that SigmaBleyzer Investment Group has had in Ukraine since the fall of the Soviet Union; as a result of this history, we are uniquely positioned to not only purchase critical humanitarian aid items, but also ensure that those shipments get across the border and actually arrive in the hands of those who need them most. 

Donations can be made through the Fundraiser’s website: www.standwithukrainefund.org 

The news from Ukraine continues to be dire. There are 200,000 Jews in Ukraine who have been profoundly affected by political and economic instability. They are hurting, and we would like to do our part to support the needs of those impacted. 
 
The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston has set a fundraising goal of $220,000 to support JFNA’s $20 million goal to help Ukrainian Jews. They need our support.

Funds are needed to help with: 
 Helping people make Aliyah to Israel; Securing the local community and its institutions; Maintaining critical welfare services; Assisting internally displaced people in multiple locations; Launching an emergency hotline; Securing temporary housing for people in transit; Purchasing satellite phones to maintain communications across the region; Securing five Jewish schools and training staff to manage crisis needs
 
Please donate today and show the Ukrainian Jewish community that they have the support of our Houston community.

Click here to read the March Message

QUICK LINKS

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

Your Sisterhood Giftshop is here for all your Judaica needs! 
Open Tuesday-Thursday 10:00am-4:00pm, Friday 10:00am-2:30pm, Sunday 10:00am-1:00pm; Closed Saturday & Monday  
Call 713.255.8021 or email them directly giftshop@bethyeshurun.org

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

Wisdom of Torah (Breakfast Club)
TUESDAY, MAR 8TH 7:00A
Together, over breakfast with Rabbi Brian Strauss, come explore the ancient wisdom of Torah and how it can be applied in today's modern world. MORE INFO

Voices of Torah with Rabbi Steven Morgen (Breakfast Club)
WEDNESDAY, MAR 9TH 7:00A
Rabbi Morgen teaches Wednesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 5 days a week with our clergy! MORE INFO
 
God During Times of Crisis
WEDNESDAY, MAR 9TH 12:00P TO 1:30P
We will explore questions related to what a relationship with God and a life of faith entails. We will use the Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism curriculum from the Shalom Hartman Institute. MORE INFO

100 Jewish Men - An Evening with Israel Bonds: In Search of the Next Unicorn
WEDNESDAY, MAR 9TH 6:30P TO 8:00P
Featuring: Orna Avraham, Head of Israel Economic Mission for the Southwest, and Idan Katz, CEO of MYOR, an Israeli startup that is based in Houston. A "unicorn" company is one worth over $1 billion. Meet Idan Katz, Israeli entrepreneur, and learn about his business and what services the Israel Economic Mission of the Southwest provides. Our Houston Israel Bonds Chair, Jeremy Sorkin, will give an overview of Israel Bonds' mission. MORE INFO

ScholarStream: Halakha - The Process Moving Forward and the Forward-Moving Process WEDNESDAY, MAR 9TH 7:00P
Scholarstream 5782 features three distinct arcs of learning that stand-alone or flow into each other. Cultivating Our Relationships, Defining Our Sacred Spaces, and Renewing Our Resilience will offer an exploration of who we are, where we are in relation to others, and how we move forward in this complicated world. MORE INFO

Jewish Meditation Group - Virtual
WEDNESDAY, MAR 9TH 7:00P
Explore tools for mindfulness, find a different way to talk to God, and deepen your prayer with meditation and chanting. MORE INFO

Jewish Mysticism & Ancient Cultural Beliefs with Rabbi Fort (Breakfast Club)
THURSDAY, MAR 10TH 7:00A
Rabbi Fort teaches Thursday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 5 days a week with our clergy! MORE INFO

Pacman Purim!
THURSDAY, MAR 10TH 7:30P TO 9:30P
Young Professionals - meet up at Cidercade to enjoy games and house-made craft drinks as we gear up for Purim! MORE INFO
 
Moment at the Ark: Prayers for Healing
FRIDAY, MAR 11TH 5:30P TO 6:00P
Join Rabbi Fort for a healing prayers and a moment before the Ark. MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service
FRIDAY, MAR 11TH 5:30P MORE INFO

Shabbat Renewal
Sisterhood Shabbat
Sermon by Sisterhood Member Marilyn Hassid
FRIDAY, MAR 11TH 6:00P
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Service. This week we celebrate the Beth Yeshurun Sisterhood with a special Shabbat service. MORE INFO

Better Together Shabbat Dinner @ Beth Israel
FRIDAY, MAR 11TH 7:30P TO 9:00P
Join the Better Together Jewish 50's & 60's Singles Group for Shabbat Dinner. MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, MAR 12TH 8:30A MORE INFO

Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, MAR 12TH 9:15A MORE INFO

Shabbat Morning Service
Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Fort
SHABBAT, MAR 12TH 9:30A
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning service. MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv
SHABBAT, MAR 12TH 6:00P MORE INFO

Museum Minyan Havdalah
SATURDAY, MAR 12TH 6:25P
Join for the conclusion of Shabbat with virtual Havdalah and a short study session via Zoom. MORE INFO

BYDS Gala - "Party Like It's 1999"
SATURDAY, MAR 12TH 7:15P TO 11:30P
Party Like It's 1999! Join the Beth Yeshurun Day School in honoring Stewart & Louise Rosenthal and Season Paquette. MORE INFO

Jewish Learning Project
SUNDAY, MAR 13TH 9:00A TO 12:00P
The Jewish Learning Project (JLP) is Congregation Beth Yeshurun's Adult Learning Program. Our JLP sessions offer a variety of spiritual, intellectual, and stimulating topics for you to choose from. Sessions are held Sunday mornings and are open to the public and free of charge. MORE INFO
 
Purim Megillah Reading & Shpiel
WEDNESDAY, MAR 16TH 6:30P TO 8:30P
Join us for the Megillah readings in the J.B. Greenfield Chapel (6:30p), Main Sanctuary (7:00p), or Museum Minyan (7:00p). MORE INFO

Beth Yeshurun's Annual Purim Carnival!
SUNDAY, MAR 20TH 11:00A TO 2:00P
The Carnival is back! Join us for food, games, rides, and fun! 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 following COVID-related protocols are in effect:

Congregants that are not fully vaccinated should continue joining us virtually for programs and services. As they become fully vaccinated, they can choose whether or not to wear masks.  

Congregants that are not eligible to be vaccinated should be masked when possible.

All congregants and visitors are expected to be vaccinated. Congregants that are fully vaccinated but are immunocompromised or have underlying conditions may not be fully protected by the vaccine. For your safety, please consult your physician for guidance before attending in-person services and events. ​​​​​​​We highly encourage all who are eligible to get vaccinated. If you are not vaccinated, you should stay home and participate virtually.

Any individual experiencing symptoms of illness, we ask you to stay home and return to the synagogue when you are free of symptoms.​​​

Please note that these protocols apply only to the synagogue and not the Religious School or Day School, which will continue with their existing protocols. 

Click here to Review our most up to date COVID Protocols

Click here to view the full Chapel scheduleClick here to access live streaming on our website

Friday, March 11, 2022 at 6:00pm
Join the Beth Yeshurun Sisterhood for a special Shabbat service as sisterhoods from WLCJ (Women's League of Conservative Judaism) around the country come together to celebrate Shabbat. If you are interested in participating with Sisterhood in the service, please contact Barbara Koslov or Vicky Richker.

Click here for more information about the Beth Yeshurun Sisterhood

Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 7:30pm | $18 per person
Young Professionals - meet up at Cidercade Houston (2320 Canal St, 77003) to enjoy games and house-made craft drinks as we gear up for Purim!

In the spirit of matanot l’evyonim,’ (gifts for those in need) we will be donating part of the proceeds of all ticket sales to the Houston Jewish Federation's fundraising efforts for their partners in Ukraine who are maintaining critical welfare services, assisting internally displaced people, securing the local communities, Jewish schools and institutions. Learn more about the Federation's initiative and give directly if you wish.

Click here to Register!

Join us for Megillah readings in the J.B. Greenfield Chapel at 6:30pm and the Main Sanctuary and Museum Minyan at 7:00pm. Come in costume and enjoy hamentaschen after the Megillah reading!

Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 11:00am
Come one, come all, join us for our annual Purim Carnival! Accessible to all ages! Join us for rides, games, entertainment, and more!

Wristbands and Tickets: Unlimited Wristbands (Prices increase at the door on March 20th) Preschool: $10.00 | Ages 5+: $25.00
Food Punch Card: $14.00 | Individual Tickets (packs of 10) $10
INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICES: Each Ride (4), Face Painting (5), Balloon Artist (5), Entrees (8), All Sides/Snacks/Desserts (2), Beverages (1)

Want to do a mitzvah while you’re at the Carnival? The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will be having a blood drive from 11am - 2pm. Register for a time slot and pick up a hamentaschen when you’re done! Students from The Emery/Weiner School will be conducting a book drive that will benefit the students at Reynolds Elementary.

Click here for more information and to Purchase Wristbands and Tickets!

Honoring the Musical Legacy of Cantor Meir Finkelstein!
March 31, 2022 at Congregation Beth Yeshurun

The evening’s concert features original compositions of Cantor Meir Finkelstein, performed by the world’s leading cantors, including Cantor Rachel Goldman, Beth Yeshurun’s new cantor who officially begins her tenure on July 1. The evening also will feature Cantor Azi Schwartz from Park Avenue Synagogue, Cantor Netanel Hershtik of Hampton Synagogue in New York and Cantor Gideon Zelermyer from Congregation Shaar Hashomayim in Quebec.
 Purchase Individual Tickets

Is your family looking for a great way to spend time together?
FRIDAY, APRIL 29TH - SATURDAY, APRIL 30TH

Beth Yeshurun Family Retreat returns with a new location at Moody Gardens in Galveston! Spend Shabbat with your Beth Yeshurun clergy and Jewish country musician Joe Buchanan, then explore all the activities and attractions Moody Gardens has to offer. From Jewish learning and Shabbat services to a paddlewheel boat ride, visiting the aquarium, or relaxing by the pool, there is truly something for all ages and interests.

The retreat is open to all Beth Yeshurun and Beth Yeshurun Day School members and their families.

Click here for more information and to register for the 2022 Family Retreat!

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!

One of the goals this year is to offer a mix of opportunities for our congregants to participate in: donation drives, hands-on projects, and opportunities for all ages. We hope to set the example for our families that Social Action and Tikkun Olam are some of the most important work that we do as Jews.
Click here for Opportunites within the Community
Click here for more information about the 5782 Social Action Plan at Beth Yeshurun

The news from Ukraine continues to be dire. There are 200,000 Jews in Ukraine who have been profoundly affected by political and economic instability. They are hurting, and we would like to do our part to support the needs of those impacted. 
 
The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston has set a fundraising goal of $220,000 to support JFNA’s $20 million goal to help Ukrainian Jews. They need our support.

Funds are needed to help with: 
 Helping people make Aliyah to Israel; Securing the local community and its institutions; Maintaining critical welfare services; Assisting internally displaced people in multiple locations; Launching an emergency hotline; Securing temporary housing for people in transit; Purchasing satellite phones to maintain communications across the region; Securing five Jewish schools and training staff to manage crisis needs
 
Please donate today and show the Ukrainian Jewish community that they have the support of our Houston community.

A patient at MD Anderson desperately needs white blood cells. There is a national shortage due to the pandemic forcing some hospitals to defer patients from major surgery, including organ transplants.

If you can donate, please call
The Blood Bank (713.792.7788) and tell them it is in recognition of
Sheila Cranman - 2645731

Please pass this on to anyone who might be able to assist. The blood bank is desperate for donations.

Click here to read the March Message

QUICK LINKS

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

Your Sisterhood Giftshop is here for all your Judaica needs! 
Open Tuesday-Thursday 10:00am-4:00pm, Friday 10:00am-2:30pm, Sunday 10:00am-1:00pm; Closed Saturday & Monday  
Call 713.255.8021 or email them directly giftshop@bethyeshurun.org

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

ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival 2022
TUESDAY, FEB 22ND (ALL DAY)
The mission of ReelAbilities is to bring systemic change to the culture of Houston's families, institutions, places of work, and communities to be more inclusive of people with disabilities. The ReelAbilities Film Festival offers on-demand movies, live events, and discussions around a variety of topics on inclusion. MORE INFO

Wisdom of Torah (Breakfast Club)
TUESDAY, FEB 22ND 7:00A
Together, over breakfast with Rabbi Brian Strauss, come explore the ancient wisdom of Torah and how it can be applied in today's modern world. MORE INFO

Voices of Torah with Rabbi Steven Morgen (Breakfast Club)
WEDNESDAY, FEB 23RD 7:00A
Rabbi Morgen teaches Wednesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 5 days a week with our clergy! MORE INFO

Jewish Disability Advocacy Day
WEDNESDAY, FEB 23RD 6:00P
Sponsored by Jewish Federations of North America, Jewish Disability Advocacy Day is a day of education, advocacy, and empowerment in support of people with disabilities. MORE INFO

ScholarStream: Halakha - The Process Moving Forward and the Forward-Moving Process WEDNESDAY, FEB 23RD 7:00P
Scholarstream 5782 features three distinct arcs of learning that stand-alone or flow into each other. Cultivating Our Relationships, Defining Our Sacred Spaces, and Renewing Our Resilience will offer an exploration of who we are, where we are in relation to others, and how we move forward in this complicated world. MORE INFO

Jewish Meditation Group - Virtual
WEDNESDAY, FEB 23RD 7:00P
Explore tools for mindfulness, find a different way to talk to God, and deepen your prayer with meditation and chanting. MORE INFO

Jewish Mysticism & Ancient Cultural Beliefs with Rabbi Fort
THURSDAY, FEB 24TH 7:00A
Rabbi Fort teaches Thursday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 5 days a week with our clergy! MORE INFO

Stuff You Never Learned in Hebrew School
THURSDAY, FEB 24TH 7:00P TO 8:00P
This month we will explore how ancient Judaism approached sex work and workers. Our texts may surprise you! MORE INFO
 
Story Time with Rabbi Fort
FRIDAY, FEB 25TH 5:00P TO 5:30P
Join us virtually once a month as Rabbi Fort reads our kids a story, then shares the blessing over challah and grape juice, plus a blessing for all of our children. MORE INFO

Shabbat Renewal with the Schlanger Family
Go Texan Shabbat
Sermon by Rabbi Steven Morgen
FRIDAY, FEB 25TH 6:00P
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Service.Go Texan Day is the unofficial kickoff of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Participate in the city-wide celebration on Go Texan Day by putting your best cowboy boot forward and showing your Western pride. MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service
FRIDAY, FEB 25TH 6:30P MORE INFO

Teen Shabbat Dinner with Clergy
FRIDAY, FEB 25TH 7:00P TO 8:30P
11th and 12th Graders are invited to join clergy for a special Shabbat Dinner immediately following Shabbat Renewal Services. MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, FEB 26TH 8:30A MORE INFO

Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, FEB 26TH 9:15A MORE INFO

Shabbat Morning Service
Bar Mitzvah: Owen Schlanger
Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss
SHABBAT, FEB  26TH 9:30A
Join us in the Barg Santuary for our Main Sanctuary Service. MORE INFO

Parsha Study with Rabbi Danny Horwitz
SHABBAT, FEB 26TH 11:30A
Weekly Parsha Study with Rabbi Horwitz following Chapel Shabbat Service in the Schepps Board Room.

Main Sanctuary Mincha/Ma’ariv
Bat Mitzvah: Anna Magzen
SHABBAT, FEB 26TH 2:00p MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv
SHABBAT, FEB 19TH 5:45P MORE INFO

Museum Minyan Havdalah
SATURDAY, FEB 19TH 6:15P
Join for the conclusion of Shabbat with virtual Havdalah and a short study session via Zoom. MORE INFO

Jewish Learning Project
SUNDAY, FEB 27TH 9:00A TO 12:00P
The Jewish Learning Project (JLP) is Congregation Beth Yeshurun's Adult Learning Program. Our JLP sessions offer a variety of spiritual, intellectual, and stimulating topics for you to choose from. Sessions are held Sunday mornings and are open to the public and free of charge. MORE INFO

Young Parent Play | Date
SUNDAY, FEB 27TH 3:30P TO 5:00P
Join parents of other infants to meet other new parents, socialize, and learn! Babysitting provided. 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 following COVID-related protocols are in effect:

Congregants that are not fully vaccinated should continue joining us virtually for programs and services. As they become fully vaccinated, they can choose whether or not to wear masks.  

Congregants that are not eligible to be vaccinated should be masked when possible.

All congregants and visitors are expected to be vaccinated. Congregants that are fully vaccinated but are immunocompromised or have underlying conditions may not be fully protected by the vaccine. For your safety, please consult your physician for guidance before attending in-person services and events. ​​​​​​​We highly encourage all who are eligible to get vaccinated. If you are not vaccinated, you should stay home and participate virtually.

Any individual experiencing symptoms of illness, we ask you to stay home and return to the synagogue when you are free of symptoms.​​​

Please note that these protocols apply only to the synagogue and not the Religious School or Day School, which will continue with their existing protocols. 

Click here to Review our most up to date COVID Protocols

Click here to view the full Chapel scheduleClick here to access live streaming on our website

Join clergy for a special Shabbat Dinner immediately following Shabbat Renewal
(this dinner is exclusively for students)

We know you have a lot on your plate as a High School student: classes, extra-curricular activities, friends, and other social commitments. But we also imagine that as you learn more about science, history, other cultures and religions, you might have questions about Jewish faith, customs, and traditions that you hadn't thought about when you were younger.

In addition to these grade level Shabbat Dinners, know that our doors are always open to visit with you - on the phone, via ZOOM, at our office, or even at Starbucks.

Tenth Graders join Rabbi Fort at Beth Yeshurun on Friday, March 25
Eleventh Graders join Rabbi Morgen at Beth Yeshurun on Friday, February 25
Twelfth Graders join Rabbi Strauss at Beth Yeshurun on Friday, February 25

Click here to Register

A new series for parents of children under 1-year-old

 Join Rabbi Sarah Fort to: Meet other parents of young children, Socialize & learn together, Hear from experts not just on parenting, but also marriage and relationships. Since babysitting will be provided, registration is required.

Cost per family: $18 for a single session | $36 for the 3-part series
Series Dates: February 27 | March 27 | April 24 

Click here to Register

Honoring the Musical Legacy of Cantor Meir Finkelstein!
March 31, 2022 at Congregation Beth Yeshurun

We look forward to our concert celebrating the music of Cantor Meir Finkelstein. Tickets for this incomparable musical experience have been in great demand as the evening will feature renowned cantors, including Cantors Azi Schwartz, Chayim Frenkel, Netanel Hershtik, and Rachel Goldman! Purchase Individual Tickets

The Textual Foundations for Today’s Jewish Religious Communities
Taught by Rabbi David Rosen at the ERJCC
8-Part Series begining February 22 | 11:15a - 12:15p

Study of the texts which provide our earliest understandings of Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and Reconstructionist Judaism. We'll examine texts written by leading figures in each movement over the last century which can help us understand how each they evolved.

Click here to Register

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!

One of the goals this year is to offer a mix of opportunities for our congregants to participate in: donation drives, hands-on projects, and opportunities for all ages. We hope to set the example for our families that Social Action and Tikkun Olam are some of the most important work that we do as Jews.
Click here for Opportunites within the Community
Click here for more information about the 5782 Social Action Plan at Beth Yeshurun

Click here to read the January Message

QUICK LINKS

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

Your Sisterhood Giftshop is here for all your Judaica needs! 
Open Tuesday-Thursday 10:00am-4:00pm, Friday 10:00am-2:30pm, Sunday 10:00am-1:00pm; Closed Saturday & Monday  
Call 713.255.8021 or email them directly giftshop@bethyeshurun.org

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

Wisdom of Torah (Breakfast Club)
TUESDAY, FEB 8TH 7:00A
Together, over breakfast with Rabbi Brian Strauss, come explore the ancient wisdom of Torah and how it can be applied in today's modern world. MORE INFO

Voices of Torah with Rabbi Steven Morgen (Breakfast Club)
WEDNESDAY, FEB 9TH 7:00A
Rabbi Morgen teaches Wednesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 5 days a week with our clergy! MORE INFO
 
God During Times of Crisis
WEDNESDAY, FEB 9TH 12:00P
We will explore questions related to what a relationship with God and a life of faith entails. We will use the Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism curriculum from the Shalom Hartman Institute. MORE INFO

100 Jewish Men - Channel 2 Sports Anchor Ari Alexander
WEDNESDAY, FEB 9TH 6:30P
Join us for dinner and guest Channel 2 Sports Anchor Ari Alexander. MORE INFO

Jewish Meditation Group - Virtual
WEDNESDAY, FEB 9TH 7:00P
Explore tools for mindfulness, find a different way to talk to God, and deepen your prayer with meditation and chanting. MORE INFO

ScholarStream: The Other Within - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in a Pluralistic Movement WEDNESDAY, FEB 9TH 7:00P
Scholarstream 5782 features three distinct arcs of learning that stand-alone or flow into each other. Cultivating Our Relationships (series 1 & 2), Defining Our Sacred Spaces (series 3, 4, and 5), and Renewing Our Resilience (series 6, 7, and 8) will offer an exploration of who we are, where we are in relation to others, and how we move forward in this complicated world. MORE INFO

Jewish Mysticism & Ancient Cultural Beliefs with Rabbi Fort
THURSDAY, FEB 10TH 7:00A
Rabbi Fort teaches Thursday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah 5 days a week with our clergy! MORE INFO

JDAIM/ISJL Program: Being Heard with Nick May
THURSDAY, FEB 10TH 7:00P
As part of Jewish Disability, Awareness, and Inclusion Month, the ISJL introduces us to musician and inclusion specialist Nick May, who has used music as a way to express himself from a young age. He shares his story of growing up as a person who stutters and how his communities have effectively supported him.  MORE INFO

Moment at the Ark: Prayers for Healing
FRIDAY, FEB 11TH 5:30P
Join Rabbi Fort for a healing prayers and a moment before the Ark. MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service
FRIDAY, FEB 11TH 5:30P MORE INFO

Shabbat Renewal with the Ferber Family
Shabbat Together: Guest Speaker Judy Blake
FRIDAY, FEB 11TH 6:00P
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Service. Join us as we celebrate JDAIM (Jewish Disability, Awareness, and Inclusion Month) with guest speaker Judy Blake. MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, FEB 12TH  8:30A MORE INFO

Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, FEB 12TH 9:15A MORE INFO

Shabbat Morning Service
B'nai Mitzvah of Eli Ferber and Sadie Ferber
Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss
SHABBAT, FEB  12TH 9:30A
Join for an uplifting and upbeat Shabbat morning service.Our Friday night band joins us for some new melodies as we celebrate Shabbat together. Join us in the Barg Santuary! MORE INFO
 
MyShabbat
SHABBAT, FEB 12TH 9:30A
An interactive, engaging, and educational Shabbat service for 3rd- through 6th-grade students and their families. MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv
SHABBAT, FEB 12TH 5:30P MORE INFO

Museum Minyan Havdalah
SATURDAY, FEB 12TH 6:05P
Join for the conclusion of Shabbat with virtual Havdalah and a short study session via Zoom. MORE INFO

World Wide Wrap
SUNDAY, FEB 13TH 9:00A
Start your Super Bowl Sunday with a Prayer and let’s Wrap and Roll! Conservative Jewish men and women around the world will celebrate the Mitzvah of Tefillin at their morning minyanim, joining thousands of other men and women in the annual “World Wide Wrap.” Join us for breakfast sponsored by 100 Jewish Men before we wrap at 9:00am! Rabbis and trainers will be available to teach you how to daven with tefillin. Bring your own tefillin or borrow a set from our loaner supply. MORE INFO

Jewish Learning Project
SUNDAY, FEB 13TH 9:00A TO 12:00P
The Jewish Learning Project (JLP) is Congregation Beth Yeshurun's Adult Learning Program. Our JLP sessions offer a variety of spiritual, intellectual, and stimulating topics for you to choose from. Sessions are held Sunday mornings and are open to the public and free of charge. MORE INFO

Introduction to Judaism 2.0
SUNDAY, FEB 13TH 7:00P
So you completed Invitation to Judaism—what comes next? Intro 2.0! Review and delve deeper into topics from Invitation to Judaism: holidays, theology, practices & observances. 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 following COVID-related protocols are in effect:

Congregants that are not fully vaccinated should continue joining us virtually for programs and services. As they become fully vaccinated, they can choose whether or not to wear masks.  

Congregants that are not eligible to be vaccinated should be masked when possible.

All congregants and visitors are expected to be vaccinated. Congregants that are fully vaccinated but are immunocompromised or have underlying conditions may not be fully protected by the vaccine. For your safety, please consult your physician for guidance before attending in-person services and events. ​​​​​​​We highly encourage all who are eligible to get vaccinated. If you are not vaccinated, you should stay home and participate virtually.

Any individual experiencing symptoms of illness, we ask you to stay home and return to the synagogue when you are free of symptoms.​​​

Please note that these protocols apply only to the synagogue and not the Religious School or Day School, which will continue with their existing protocols. 

Click here to Review our most up to date COVID Protocols

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12th Anniversary Celebration of Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion
Shabbat Renewal, February 11 at 6:00pm
Hosted by the Inclusion Committee

Join us this Shabbat Renewal as we celebrate JDAIM (Jewish Disability, Awareness, and Inclusion Month) with guest speaker Judy Blake.

Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) is a unified effort among Jewish organizations worldwide to raise awareness and foster acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities and mental health conditions and those who love them. JDAIM is a call to action for all of us to act in accordance with our Jewish values, honoring the gifts and strengths that we each possess.

Click here to read Judy's Full Biography

SUNDAY, FEB 13TH 9:00A
Start your Super Bowl Sunday with a Prayer and let’s Wrap and Roll! Conservative Jewish men and women around the world will celebrate the Mitzvah of Tefillin at their morning minyanim, joining thousands of other men and women in the annual “World Wide Wrap.” Join us for breakfast sponsored by 100 Jewish Men before we wrap at 9:00am! Rabbis and trainers will be available to teach you how to daven with tefillin. Bring your own tefillin or borrow a set from our loaner supply.

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According to the Torah, the first laws given to humanity were food laws. Adam and Eve were told not to eat from a certain tree, and a few generations later, Noah and his descendants were told not to eat the limbs of living animals. For human beings, food is not just the calories that sustain us. Food is culture, food is history, food is identity. And no tradition has historically been more characterized by food prohibitions than Judaism. But the meaning of these laws continues to be elusive, and questions that were asked 2000 years ago remain unanswered and worthy of exploration to this day. Is it rational to eat some animals and not others, and if it is not, why observe such laws? What is the purpose of the Jewish dietary laws? Why do some Jews refrain from drinking wine or eating certain foods that were made or even touched by non-Jews? Exploring these questions helps us gain a broad perspective on what it means to be a Jew whose Torah is full of laws that do not always seem to make rational sense.

Join Dr. Kulp for one of his talks at Beth Yeshurun this weekend

Sunday, February 20th at 9:00am
Yom Limmud (Day of Learning) provides a unique opportunity for Jews from all denominations and walks of life to connect with unique Jewish stories and cultures from around the globe through music, art, cooking, and general education.

This year, they're offering the opportunity for participants to join and engage from the comfort of their own home with FREE virtual classes! Classes will be based on the Three Pillars: Torah, Avodah (work), and Gemilut Hasadim (Acts of Loving Kindness).

Featuring local and international speakers on a variety of topics such as parenting and family values, intersectional identity, Jewish art and food, antisemitism, and rebuilding after COVID, this year’s Yom Limmud will offer something insightful for all ages!

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A new series for parents of children under 1-year-old

 Join Rabbi Sarah Fort to:
Meet other parents of young children
Socialize & learn together
Hear from experts not just on parenting, but also marriage and relationships
Since babysitting will be provided, registration is required by February 17th.

Cost per family:  $18 for a single session | $36 for the 3-part series
Series Dates:  February 27 | March 27 | April 24 

Click here to Register

Honoring the Musical Legacy of Cantor Meir Finkelstein!
March 31, 2022 at Congregation Beth Yeshurun

We look forward to our concert celebrating the music of Cantor Meir Finkelstein. Tickets for this incomparable musical experience have been in great demand as the evening will feature renowned cantors, including Cantors Azi Schwartz, Chayim Frenkel, Netanel Hershtik, and Rachel Goldman! Purchase Individual Tickets

The Textual Foundations for Today’s Jewish Religious Communities
Taught by Rabbi David Rosen at the ERJCC
8-Part Series begining February 22 | 11:15a - 12:15p

Study of the texts which provide our earliest understandings of Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and Reconstructionist Judaism. We'll examine texts written by leading figures in each movement over the last century which can help us understand how each they evolved.

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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!

One of the goals this year is to offer a mix of opportunities for our congregants to participate in: donation drives, hands-on projects, and opportunities for all ages. We hope to set the example for our families that Social Action and Tikkun Olam are some of the most important work that we do as Jews.
Click here for Opportunites within the Community
Click here for more information about the 5782 Social Action Plan at Beth Yeshurun

Click here to read the January Message

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