Virtual Community Weekly Email

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

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

Jewish Meditation Group
WEDNESDAY, MAR 6TH 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, MAR 7TH 7:45A TO 8:30A
Join us for Torah and breakfast after services with Rabbi Fort this week.

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service
FRIDAY, MAR 8TH 5:30P MORE INFO

Shabbat Renewal
Guest Speaker Scott Bennett on Organ Donation
FRIDAY, MAR 8TH 6:00P
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat evening service. This week we are joined by guest speaker Scott Bennett, who will share his personal experience with organ donation and his drive to increase the number of organ donors as well as advocate for those facing the difficult process. CLICK TO STREAM

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, MAR 9TH 8:30A MORE INFO 

Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service
Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Fort
SHABBAT, MAR 9TH 9:30A
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service. CLICK TO STREAM

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

Parsha Study
SHABBAT, MAR 9TH 11:30A
Weekly Parsha Study following Chapel Shabbat Service.

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv
SATURDAY, MAR 9TH 6:00P MORE INFO 

Day Light Savings Begins
SUNDAY, MAR 10TH
Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour Saturday Night as we Spring Forward this week!

Jewish Learning Project
SUNDAY, MAR 10TH 9:00A TO 11:00A
Join us Sunday mornings for learning opportunities with our clergy as well as special guest speakers. MORE INFO

Rosh Chodesh Program
SUNDAY, MAR 10TH 4:00P TO 5:30P
Join us each month for a new look at Rosh Chodesh. We look forward to exploring new themes each Hebrew month through discussion, speakers, and hands-on activities. 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.

Rosh Chodesh

Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 4:00 PM
$18 | Open to all Jewish adult women (Bat Mitzvah or older)

Join us each month for a new look at Rosh Chodesh.  We look forward to exploring new themes through discussion, speakers, and hands-on activities each Hebrew month. 

Adar is the month of Purim and our theme this month is masks. We are all so many things to so many people – this is good but can also be exhausting. Let’s explore! We will be joined by Dr. Manizeh Mirza-Gruber, who will work with us on a mindfulness-based approach to the masks that we wear. Click here for more informaiton and to register.

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: Marilyn & Cary Hoffman; Kenny & Ziggy's; Paula & Irving Pozmantier

Mensch Sponsors: Anonymous; The Blum & Schwartzberg Families; Cari & Jack Brandt; Levy Funeral Directors; Mark Sanders MD Sanders Clinic for Orthopaedic Surgery; TLC Wealth Management; Judy & Ronnie Yambra

There's still time to become a sponsor today and secure your seats for this highly anticipated event. Seating is reserved and sponsors have access to the best available seats! We expect this event to sell out as individual tickets are going fast. 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 Adler, 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.

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 with Israel

Beth Yeshurun Stands in Solidarty with Israel
Today. Tomorrow. Always. Am Yisrael Chai.
Click here for resources and more information about how you can get involved.

Note from Accounting

We’re going paperless! Starting this month, we will be moving to paperless monthly statements and annual tax statements, via email. Please make sure we have your preferred email address. If you have changed your email address recently let us know at bbascus@bethyeshurun.org. Unfortunately, we cannot differentiate an email address exclusively for accounting, so any change made will be changed on your account for all synagogue correspondence. If you would like to opt out of paperless billing and continue to receive a paper statement in the mail, please let us know.

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.