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Join us for a week of programming, prayer, and Jewish learning.
Accessible virtually on our website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel or register for in person for daily and Shabbat services.

Upcoming Events

From the Cantors Assembly: Cantors on Record
MONDAY, NOV 9TH 7:00P TO 8:00P
Cantors on Record is a series from the Cantors Assembly. Hazzan Lizzie Shammash hosts with interviews and music from some of our best Cantors. This session features our own Cantor Meir Finkelstein!  MORE INFO

A Zoom Conversation with Dr. Aaron Koller
MONDAY, NOV 9TH 8:30P TO 9:30P
United Orthodox Synagogue, Congregation Beth El, and Beth Yeshurun welcome Dr. Aaron Koller. Dr. Koller is the author of "Unbinding Isaac," which takes readers on a trek of discovery for our times into the binding of Isaac story, Akeidat Yitzchak. MORE INFO

ScholarStream: Hidden Histories and Untold Stories
TUESDAY, NOV 10TH 7:00P TO 8:00P
Beth Yeshurun is a sponsor of this initiative between the Rabbinical Assembly, USCJ, JTS, and Ziegler. Join us for this four-part series where we learn from some of the world's leading scholars and engage deeply with our texts and traditions. MORE INFO

The Mikveh and the Modern Jew
TUESDAY, NOV 10TH 7:30P TO 8:30P
Alisha Klapholz and Rabbi Sarah as they explore more about the evolution of the mikveh and its place in the Conservative and Orthodox traditions. MORE INFO

Jewish Meditation Group
WEDNESDAY, NOV 11TH 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

ScholarStream: Equity, Forgiveness, and Intersectionality
WEDNESDAY, NOV 11TH 9:00P TO 10:00P
Beth Yeshurun is a sponsor of this initiative between the Rabbinical Assembly, USCJ, JTS, and Ziegler. Join us for this four-part series where we learn from some of the world's leading scholars and engage deeply with our texts and traditions. MORE INFO

Lunch with Rabbi Strauss with Aaron Berry
THURSDAY, NOV 12TH 12:00P TO 12:30P
Our theme for this program year is "overcoming challenges" and we are excited to welcome Emery Weiner senior Aaron Berry. Join us as Aaron and Rabbi Strauss talk about his both tragic and inspiring story. MORE INFO

Parsha Study Group with Rabbi Danny Horwitz
THURSDAY, NOV 12TH 7:30P TO 8:30P
Join Rabbi Danny Horwitz's Weekly Parsha Study Group. MORE INFO

Jennifer Teege: My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me
THURSDAY, NOV 12TH 7:30P TO 8:30P
At age 38, Jennifer Teege happened to pluck a library book from the shelf - and discovered a horrifying fact: her grandfather was Amon Goeth, the vicious Nazi commandant depicted in Schindler's List. Reviled as the "butcher of Plaszow," Goeth was executed in 1946. The more Teege learned about him, the more certain she became: if her grandfather had met her - a black woman - he would have killed her. MORE INFO

Family Fridays in November
FRIDAY, NOV 13TH 5:00P TO 5:30P
Each week we will bring you something different: Tot Shabbat, Storytime with Rabbi Fort, Shabbat Crafts and Cooking, and some fun special guests. Find us on the website, YouTube, or Facebook at 5:00 on Friday! MORE INFO

Member-Led Shabbat Service
FRIDAY, NOV 13TH 5:00P TO 6:00P MORE INFO

Shabbat Renewal with the Sweeden Family
Veterans' Shabbat
FRIDAY, NOV 13TH 6:00P TO 7:00P MORE INFO ​

Member-Led Shabbat Morning Service
Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss
SHABBAT, NOV 14TH 8:30A TO 11:00A MORE INFO

Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning
Bat Mitzvah: Maddie Sweeden
Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss
SHABBAT, NOV 14TH 9:30A TO 11:15A MORE INFO

Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, NOV 14TH 9:30A TO 12:00P MORE INFO
 
Jewish Learning Project
SUNDAY, NOV 15TH 9:00A TO 1:00P
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 mostly on Sunday mornings and are open to the public and free of charge.MORE INFO

Blood Drive at CBY
SUNDAY, NOV 15TH 10:00A TO 2:00P
Become a blood donor! Open to the community, but you must have an appointment. The mobile unit will be set up in Zubowski A. MORE INFO

BY Partners with ERJCC for the Ann & Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book & Arts Festival
SATURDAY, NOV 15TH 8:00P TO 10:00P
Before he was the world-famous mime Marcel Marceau, he was Marcel Mangel, an aspiring Jewish actor who joined the French Resistance to save the lives of thousands of children orphaned at the hands of the Nazis. MORE INFO

Sisterhood Virtual Torah Fund: B'Yachad - Together
TUESDAY, NOV 17TH 12:00P TO 1:00P
Sisterhood is partnering with the ERJCC Jewish Book & Arts Festival in welcoming Author Tommy Schnurmacher. Radio host, writer and Montreal media icon, Mr. Schnurmacher will entertain us with stories from his book, "Makeup Tips from Auschwitz: How Vanity Saved My Mother's Life." MORE INFO

A full list of upcomming events can be found here

Once content has been recorded live, it will be saved on our social media platforms as well as our virtual community page 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.

Daily and Shabbat Services

Because we are limiting the number of congregants in attendance, we are making our B'nai Mitzvah services private family events. On the weekends that we have a B'nai Mitzvah in the Barg Sanctuary, we are offering a Member Led service in the Freedman Levit Sanctuary to allow our members to continue attending services in the building. We are currently allowing up to 40 members who have registered in advance to attend that service.

The J.B. Greenfield Chapel minyan occurs daily in the Freedman Levit Sanctuary, visit our website for times, registration, and streaming. It currently consists of up to 40 members who have registered in advance.

Our goal is to provide in-person worship services, when deemed safe and appropriate, while protecting our congregants and staff. Individuals identified as high risk or higher risk are advised to remain home to limit their risk of exposure. We encourage these individuals to participate through our numerous virtual service options.

Registration for in-person services is available to members only, and requires logging in to reserve your space. Only those pre-registered individuals will be allowed on campus.

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Supervised by HKA and Open to the entire community! | $24/pp
Meal Includes: Roasted Turkey Breast served with Gravy & Cranberry Relish; Cornbread Stuffing; Green Bean Casserole; Squash Casserole; Mashed Potatoes; Pumpkin Pie. 
Vegetarian Option - Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash.
Additional Sides available by the pint and quart.

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At age 38, Jennifer Teege happened to pluck a library book from the shelf—and discovered a horrifying fact: Her grandfather was Amon Goeth, the vicious Nazi commandant depicted in Schindler’s List. Reviled as the “butcher of Płaszów,” Goeth was executed in 1946. The more Teege learned about him, the more certain she became: If her grandfather had met her—a black woman—he would have killed her.

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Join us as we honor our Jewish veterans at this special Shabbat. Chayei Sarah, an active duty Jewish chaplain, will give the D'var Torah and a pre-recorded greeting by Rabbi Irving Elson, VP and Director of JWB Jewish Chaplains Council.

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Friday, November 13: Chicken Schnitzel, Mustard Dill Roasted Potatoes, Braised Red Cabbage, Apple Salad, and German Chocolate Cake Tuesday, November 17: Glazed Meatloaf and Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, House Salad, and Apple Pie 

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Sisterhood is partnering with the ERJCC Jewish Book & Arts Festival in welcoming Author Tommy Schnurmacher. Radio host, writer and Montreal media icon, Mr. Schnurmacher will entertain us with stories from his book, "Makeup Tips from Auschwitz: How Vanity Saved My Mother's Life."

Click here to Register
Our theme for this program year is "overcoming challenges" and we are excited to welcome Emery Weiner senior Aaron Berry. Join us as Aaron and Rabbi Strauss talk about his both tragic and inspiring story. Please register to get the Zoom link in your confirmation email.

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 Bring your lawn chairs or a picnic blanket and welcome Shabbat with our cantor, clergy, and Shabbat Renewal Band. Weather permitting.  Space is limited. Registration is required and available to Beth Yeshurun members. You must be logged in to register. Thank you to the Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation for their generous support!

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Become a blood donor! Open to the community, but you must have an appointment. The mobile unit will be set up in Zubowski A. Free Covid-19 antibody testing for donors!

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