Virtual Community Weekly Email

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

Wisdom of Torah with Rabbi Brian Strauss
TUESDAY, FEB 27TH 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 28TH 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!

Jewish Meditation Group
WEDNESDAY, FEB 28TH 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 29TH 7:45A TO 8:30A
Join us for Torah and breakfast after services with guest Francois Martin this week.

Tot Shabbat!
FRIDAY, MAR 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, MAR 1ST 5:30P MORE INFO

Shabbat Renewal
with the Cohen & Perry Families
Sermon by Rabbi Steven Morgen
FRIDAY, MAR 1ST 6:00P
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat evening service. CLICK TO STREAM

Better Together Singles over 50: Shabbat in the Park
FRIDAY, MAR 1ST 6:00P TO 8:00P
Join the Better Together Singles over 50 at the March Party in the Pavilion with The Spazmatics! MORE INFO

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

Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service
B'nai Mitzvah of Spencer Cohen & Brooks Perry
Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss
SHABBAT, MAR 2ND 9:30A
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service. CLICK TO STREAM

Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, MAR 2ND 9:30A  MORE INFO

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

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv
SATURDAY, MAR 2ND 6:00P MORE INFO 

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

Houston Kosher Chili Cookoff
SUNDAY, MAR 3RD 12:00P TO 4:00P
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 us for all-you-can-eat chili, music, children's activities, and more! MORE INFO

Americans for Ben Gurion University Kosher Extravaganza
MONDAY, MAR 4TH 5:30P TO 8:00P
Beth Yeshurun is a proud Community Partner with A4BGU's annual Kosher Extravaganza, with Professor Ilan Troen as the featured speaker and Deborah Bergeron as the Honoree. 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.

Shabbat Renewal - Organ Donation

Friday, March 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Shabbat Renewal in the Freedman Levit Sanctuary

Join us for guest speaker Scott Bennett, who will share his personal experience as a heart transplant recipient and his drive to increase the number of organ donors as well as advocate for those facing the difficult process.

Scott Bennett faced a life-altering experience when he underwent a heart transplant on April 28, 2023. What makes his story even more remarkable is that his father, Ralph Bennett, had also received a heart transplant just 20 years before, creating a rare familial occurrence. Scott's medical journey was unexpected, driven by a genetic marker for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, which led to his transplantation after 13 days in a medically induced coma. His perspective on life has since shifted, focusing on gratitude and faith, and he now emphasizes the importance of legacy, encouraging others to contemplate its significance in their own lives. Click here to learn about Scott's story ​​​​​​​and how he's using his skills to "Pay It Forward" for those needing transplants.

Modi

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

Join us for our annual fundraising event! This will be 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!
Thank you to our Sponsors!

Rhona & Bruce Caress
Moshiach Energy/Lead Sponsor

Nosh Sponsors: Kaplan Sinus Relief; Mimi and Larry Levine/Levcor, Inc.; The Stein Family/Triple S Steel

Shtick Sponsor: Deborah & Jim Adler; Marcy Rothman & Tammy Pye

Kibbitz Sponsors: Kenny & Ziggy's; Paula & Irving Pozmantier

Mensch Sponsors: The Blum & Schwartzberg Families; Cari & Jack Brandt; TLC Wealth Management; Judy & Ronnie Yambra

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 individual ticket sales open to the congregation this Friday, March 1st! We expect this event to sell out and individual tickets will be limited. Click here for more information!

Purim Carnival - Unleash the Fun

Sunday, March 24, 2024 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Early Bird Pricing: Ages 0-2: No Cost | Ages 3+:  $10
Sensory Sensitive Carnival (all ages, includes food): $12

Join us for a day filled with games, activities, and entertainment for the whole family. Dress up as your favorite Barbie character or come in your Purim costume – the choice is yours!

Thank you to our Family Programming Sponsors: Anonymous and the Fields, Hurwitz, Plantowsky, and Stein Families

Fun this year includes: A dedicated Toddler Carnival area on the Preschool Playground; A full carnival in our outside lot, including your favorites, along with some NEW rides & games - a 40 foot Ferris Wheel, a 100 foot Zipline, Putt Putt, Trike Racing, Tubs of Fun, and more!; Face painting, Balloon Artists, Glitter Tattoos; A dedicated low-sensory carnival area for all ages for those with visual, auditory, or social sensitivities or disabilities. This mini-carnival includes crafts, games, face-painting, and carnival food; A full menu of grilled foods, fun concessions and desserts, and, of course, hamentaschen!

Click here for more information about sponsorships, wristbands, and volunteer opportunities.

Houston Kosher Chili Cook-off

Sunday, March 3, 2024 from 12:00 - 4:00 PM at Congregation Beth Yeshurun
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.

QUICK LINKS

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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.