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 ScholarStream Series on Zionism WEDNESDAY, MAY 12TH 7:00P TO 8:00P Join JTS, the RA, the Schechter Institutes and Ziegler for a collaborative ScholarStream series, in which teachers representing each institution will explore questions around some of Zionism’s key ideas, moments, and challenges, from its earliest origins and into the 21st century.MORE INFO
Jewish Meditation Group WEDNESDAY, MAY 12TH 7:00P TO 8:00P Explore tools for mindfulness, find a different way to talk to God, and deepen your prayer with meditation and chanting.MORE INFO
100 Jewish Men - Linda Kass WEDNESDAY, MAY 12TH 7:15P Join us for May's talk with Linda Kass, author of A Ritchie Boy, a novel set during early WWII and the decade that follows about a young immigrant's triumph over adversity. MORE INFO
Shavuot Virtual Learn-a-thon THURSDAY, MAY 13TH 9:00A TO 7:00P 10 Hours. 10 Teachers. 1 Community. Brought to us by the ERJCC Houston, United Orthodox Synagogue, and Houston Rabbinical Association. MORE INFO
Lunch with Rabbi Strauss: Vaccinations THURSDAY, MAY 13TH 12:00P TO 12:45P Does Jewish Law Say Anything about Getting the Covid-19 Vaccine? You may be surprised. Come join Rabbi Strauss for an interesting discussion about Covid, Vaccines, and the Importance of Jewish law in our lives. MORE INFO
Family Friday - Easy Blintzes for Shavuot FRIDAY, MAY 14TH 5:00P TO 5:30P Join us for Family Friday at 5:00pm! Each week we will bring you something different: Tot Shabbat, Storytime with Rabbi Fort, Shabbat Crafts and Cooking, and some fun special guests.MORE INFO
Shabbat Renewal with the Aruh Family Sermon by Rabbi Steven Morgen FRIDAY, MAY 14TH 6:00P Though our daily Chapel service no longer requires registration, we will continue to require registration for our Shabbat Renewal service on Friday evenings in Barg. Mask wearing and social distancing precautions are mandatory for all attendees. MORE INFO J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service FRIDAY, MAY 14TH 6:30P MORE INFO J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss SHABBAT, MAY 15TH 8:30A MORE INFO
Shabbat Morning Service B'not Mitzvah: Ella and Maya Aruh Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss SHABBAT, MAY 15TH 9:30A MORE INFO Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service SHABBAT, MAY 15TH 9:30AMORE INFO
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv SHABBAT, MAY 15TH 7:30PMORE INFO
Museum Minyan Havdalah SATURDAY, MAY 15TH 7:55P Join for the conclusion of Shabbat with virtual Havdalah and study session with zoom opening at 7:50. Starting at 7:55 we will join for a bring your own meal and short study session. MORE INFO
Jewish Learning Project SUNDAY, MAY 16TH 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 mostly on Sunday mornings and are open to the public and free of charge.MORE INFO
Sacred Encounter: The Foot of the Mountain, Jewish Mindfulness Meditation Retreat SUNDAY, MAY 16TH 11:00A TO 5:00P MORE INFO
Rabbinical Assembly Conservative Tikkun Leil Shavuot SUNDAY, MAY 16TH 11:00A TO MONDAY, MAY 17TH 11:00A Beth Yeshurun is again a cosponsor of the RA's annual Tikkun Leil Shavout. The RA is hosting 24 hours of learning from educators around the country in celebration of Shavuot. Join as many sessions are you are interested in! MORE INFO
Tikkun Leil Shavuot @ Beth Yeshurun SUNDAY, MAY 16TH 8:00P TO 11:00P Welcome the Festival of Shavuot, the holiday which celebrates the Revelation of Torah at Sinai, by spending the evening studying one of of most important modern rabbis, Abraham Joshua Heschel. MORE INFO
1st Day Shavuot Service in Barg Sanctuary MONDAY, MAY 17TH 9:30A TO 11:00A Join us for in-person or online worship for the 1st Day of Shavuot. MORE INFO
2nd Day Shavuot Service & Yizkor in Barg Sanctuary TUESDAY, MAY 18TH 9:30A TO 11:00A Join us for in-person or online worship for the 2nd Day of Shavuot, which includes Yizkor. MORE INFO
Virtual YES Program - Protecting Yourself from Scam Artists WEDNESDAY, MAY 19TH 11:30A TO 12:30P Today's scam artists are more sophisticated than ever and our seniors are a primary target. Join Jennifer Salazar from the Better Business Bureau Education Foundation to learn more about these scams and how to protect yourself. MORE INFO
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.
Daily and Shabbat Services
Our goal is to provide in-person worship services 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.
As vaccination rates continue to increase – City of Houston guidelines and our medical advisers have given us the ability to expand the number of in-person participants to 200 for services. Our Oneg Shabbat is back, join us after services in the Sukkah courtyard. Registration is only required for our Friday night Shabbat Renewal service - space is limited and reserved for members.
In addition, our daily J.B. Greenfield Chapel service is also open to members with no registration required.
View the recently released film Abraham Heschel - Spiritual Audacity. Following the film, hear from our Clergy about four important areas from Heschel’s writings: Shabbat, Prayer, Social Justice, and Hassidism.
Shavuot Service Schedule Shavuot I - Monday, May 17 8:30am Chapel | 9:30am Museum Minyan & Main Sanctuary Shavuot II (Yizkor) - Tuesday, May 18 8:30am Chapel | 9:30am Museum Minyan & Main Sanctuary
Given the increasing vaccination rates and decreasing infection rates, our medical advisers have permitted us to meet in person for our last 100JM event of the 2020-21 program year.
7:15 pm | Sukkah courtyard for lite refreshments and drinks. 7:30 pm | Presentation in the Freedman Levit Sanctuary
There will also be a Zoom option for those who would prefer to participate virtually.
Friday, May 14 - Braised Brisket with Potatoes and Carrots, Roasted Broccoli, and Cherry Cobbler
Friday, May 21 - Sweet and Spicy Chipotle Chicken, Cilantro Rice, Black Bean and Corn Relish, Lettuce and Tomato Salad, and Mocha Chocolate Cake
