Virtual Community Weekly Email

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

Wisdom of Torah with Rabbi Brian Strauss
TUESDAY, FEB 20TH 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, FEB 21ST 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 with Cantor Goldman & Julie Sacks
WEDNESDAY, FEB 21ST 11:30A TO 1:00P
This month Cantor Rachel Goldman and Julie Sacks join us for lunch and entertainment! MORE INFO

100 Jewish Men with Dr. Doug Dow
WEDNESDAY, FEB 21ST 6:30P TO 8:00P
Our October guest is Dr. Doug Dow, a Board-Certified Urologist, speaking on "Understanding Prostate Enlargement and Prostate Cancer and Their Treatments." MORE INFO

Jewish Meditation Group
WEDNESDAY, FEB 21ST 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, FEB 22ND 7:45A TO 8:30A
Join us for Torah and breakfast after services with gues Lou Diamond this week.

The Gathering Place
THURSDAY, FEB 22ND 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. The Gathering Place meets once a month, at Congregation Beth Yeshurun. MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service
FRIDAY, FEB 23RD 5:30P MORE INFO

Shabbat Renewal: STAR Shabbat - Go Texan!
FRIDAY, FEB 23RD 6:00P
Life is a highway, and we're taking the scenic route to Shabbat! Join us for our very first STAR Shabbat, where we're blending Cantor and Cowboy with iconic country songs. Buckle up, Beth Yeshurun, it's going to be a ride you won't forget! Stay afterwards for a Texas sized Oneg! CLICK TO STREAM

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, FEB 24TH 8:30A MORE INFO 

Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service
Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Fort
Minyannaire of the Year - Lenny Kammerman
SHABBAT, FEB 24TH 9:30A
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service. The J.B. Greenfield Chapel will join the Main Sanctuary at 10:45am to celebrate this year's Minyannaire of the Year - Lenny Kammerman! CLICK TO STREAM

Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, FEB 24TH 9:30A  MORE INFO

MyShabbat
SHABBAT, FEB 24TH 9:30A TO 10:30A
An interactive, engaging, and educational Shabbat service for 2nd through 6th-grade students and their families. MORE INFO

Parsha Study
SHABBAT, FEB 24TH 11:30A
Weekly Parsha Study following Chapel Shabbat Service.

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv
SATURDAY, FEB 24TH 5:45P MORE INFO 

Jewish Learning Project
SUNDAY, FEB 25TH 9:00A TO 11:00A
Join us Sunday mornings for learning opportunities with our clergy as well as special guest speakers. MORE INFO

Hadassah: What Zionism Means to Me
SUNDAY, FEB 25TH 9:30A TO 10:30A
Join Evolve Hadassah for a candid conversation with young women Zionists. MORE INFO

Tweens & Sunshine Art
SUNDAY, FEB 25TH 1:00P TO 2:30P
Tweens - join us for a fun art project with Sunshine Art. 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.

YES Lunch

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
11:30A - Lunch | 12:00P - Entertainment!

Enjoy lunch with friends, then head to the Freedman Levit Sanctuary to hear our very own Cantor, Rachel Goldman, and Accompanist, Julie Sacks. Open to the community, so feel free to share with friends who might enjoy our program. Thank you to our February Sponsor: The Tradition - Buffalo Speedway! Click here for more information and to Register!

100 Jewish Men

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Dinner: 6:30P | Program: 7:00P

Our February guest is Dr. Doug Dow, a Board-Certified Urologist, speaking on "Understanding Prostate Enlargement and Prostate Cancer and Their Treatments." 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. We have an incredible year planned, and we hope you choose to be part of it. Click here for more information and to Register!

Beth Yeshurun Members: Program Only - $12 | Dinner & Program - $25
Non-Members: Program Only - $25 | Dinner & Program - $38

STAR Shabbat - Go Texan

Friday, February 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Shabbat Renewal in the Barg Sanctuary

Dust off those cowboy boots and get ready for our first STAR Shabbat. Cantor Goldman and her band will blend the twang of country tunes with the spiritual harmony of Shabbat prayers. From ‘Neon Moon’ to ‘Deep in the Heart of Texas,’ we’re gonna have a foot-stompin’, hand-clappin’, hallelujah-singin’ good time. So put on your rhinestones and Stetsons, because, in the words of Johnny Cash, ‘We’ll walk the line’ between country and Shabbat. ‘Don’t fence me in,’ let’s ‘roam if we want to,’ and make Shabbat memories that’ll last longer than a George Strait love song. After the last chord has faded, stick around for a rootin’, tootin’, good time - an oneg as big is Texas! A mighty big ‘Thank you’ to our STAR Shabbat sponsor for making this hootenanny possible. Click here for more information and to Register!

STAR Shabbat is an opportunity to shake up our Friday Night Shabbat Service, musically that is! Thanks to our special STAR Shabbat sponsor we are excited to share TWO themed STAR Shabbats this year: Go Texan, February 23 and The Beatles, May 17.

Minyannaire of the Year

Saturday, February 24, 2024 at approximately 10:45A

The J.B. Greenfield Chapel will join the Main Sanctuary to celebrate this year's Steve Rudoff Memorial Minyannaire of the Year - Lenny Kammerman! Lenny joins an impressive group of congregants that have been integral in keeping our daily minyan going, including Jack Uzick, Filmore Cohen z'l, Dr. Irving Rothman z'l, Dr Stephen Tew, Max Esses, Burt Skolnik, Woody Fox, and Barbara and Dell Coleman.

Modi

Sunday, April 7, 2024
5:30p Happy Hour & Heavy Bites | 7:00p Performance in Barg Sanctuary 

Join us for an exciting evening with one of the national comedy circuit's most sought after performers, Modi! Equipped with a sharp wit and a knack for reading an audience, Modi has become a successful fixture in New York’s vibrant comedy scene. Often doing bits that incorporate his heritage, he is a hit with diverse Jewish audiences as well as fans of all backgrounds and beliefs.

Thank you to our Chairs Michelle Blum and Stacy Schwartzberg!

Tickets are already in demand before their official release. Become a sponsor today and secure your seats in advance of this highly anticipated event. Seating is reserved and sponsors have presale access to pick their seats before they open to the public on Friday, March 1st! We expect this event to sell out and individual tickets will be limited. Click here for more information about this exciting event!

Houston Kosher Chili Cook-off

Sunday, March 3, 2024 from 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Adults $20 | Children (4-12) $5

It’s official! The Houston Kosher Chili Cook-off is back and now the largest kosher food event in Houston. The 11th Houston Kosher Chili Cook-off will have MORE cooking teams, MORE food, MORE money raised for local charities, and MORE fun! The public is invited to sample chili, mingle, enjoy children’s activities, listen to music, and simply have a great time in an outdoor festival atmosphere. The event will conclude with the selection of the winning chili by celebrity judges. So don’t miss this “hot” event!

The Houston Kosher Chili Cookoff is all about bringing the entire Jewish Community together for a day of food, fun, and festivities to raise funds for important non-profit organizations in the Houston Jewish Community. Join in for all-you-can-eat chili, music, children's activities, and more! Click here to purchase Cook-Off Tickets!

Interested in supporting Beth Yeshurun as a member of our booth? No cooking required, just ruach! Email Jennifer Rosenzweig at jrosenzweig@bethyeshurun.org to sign up and more information.

Strength through Solidarity

June 17-28, 2024
Led by Lisa and Rabbi Brian Strauss

Embark on a journey filled with inspiration, education, and connections to Israel's current challenges. The itinerary is carefully crafted to provide a personalized, meaningful, and safe experience during this most crucial moment in time. This Solidarity Mission promises not just a trip but a transformative experience. Discover new worlds and explore your identity as part of the global Jewish community. We have a limited number of seats and expect this trip to reach capacity well before registration closes. We look forward to having you join us on this incredible journey! Click here to join us on this incredible journey!

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

Sisterhood Giftshop

Your Sisterhood Giftshop is here for all your Judaica needs! Whether you’re looking for a meaningful gift or a cherished addition to your home, our carefully curated selection awaits you. Shop with purpose, shop with heart, shop the Sisterhood Judaic Gift Shop. They have an extensive collection of beautiful Judaic Jewelry, including items from the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. Help support Israeli artists while they are currently closed.Their regular hours are: Tuesday-Thurs 10:00A - 4:00P; Friday 10:00A - 2:00P; Sunday 10:00A - 1:00P; Closed Saturday and Monday. Please support Sisterhood, call them at 713-255-8021 or emai giftshop@bethyeshurun.org.

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.

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