Virtual Community Weekly Email

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

Wisdom of Torah with Rabbi Brian Strauss
TUESDAY, MAR 19TH 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, MAR 20TH 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!

100 Jewish Men with Kevin Lipson
WEDNESDAY, MAR 20TH 6:30P TO 8:00P
Join us for our 22nd year of 100 Jewish Men! In March, we welcome guest speaker Kevin Lipson. MORE INFO

Jewish Meditation Group
WEDNESDAY, MAR 20TH 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 21ST 7:45A TO 8:30A
Join us for Torah and breakfast after services with Rabbi Fort this week.
 
Kids Meals/SEARCH Bags Assembly
THURSDAY, MAR 21ST 9:00A TO 10:00A
Join Beth Yeshurun Sisterhood and our Social Action team to assemble snack bags for Kids Meals and SEARCH. New volunteers are always welcome to join in this ongoing monthly project. MORE INFO

Fourth Friday Happy Hour!
FRIDAY, MAR 22ND 5:15P TO 6:00P
Congregants of all ages, stop in the Skylight Lobby for a schmooze, a drink, and lite bites before Shabbat Renewal!

Shabbat Renewal
Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Fort
FRIDAY, MAR 22ND 6:00P
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat evening service. CLICK TO STREAM

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service
FRIDAY, MAR 22ND 6:30P MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, MAR 23RD 8:30A MORE INFO 

Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service
Sermon by Rabbi Steve Morgen
SHABBAT, MAR 23RD 9:30A
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service. CLICK TO STREAM

Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, MAR 23RD 9:30A  MORE INFO

MyShabbat
SHABBAT, MAR 23RD 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, MAR 23RD 11:30A
Weekly Parsha Study following Chapel Shabbat Service.

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv & Megillah Reading
SATURDAY, MAR 23RD 7:00P MORE INFO 

Museum Minyan Megillah Reading
SHABBAT, MAR 23RD 7:00P TO 9:00P
Fulfill the mitzvah of hearing the Megillah reading twice during Purim! MORE INFO

Jewish Learning Project
SUNDAY, MAR 24TH 9:00A TO 11:00A
Join us Sunday mornings for learning opportunities with our clergy as well as special guest speakers. MORE INFO

Main Sanctuary Megillah Reading
SUNDAY, MAR 24TH 9:45A TO 11:00A
Fulfill the mitzvah of hearing the Megillah reading twice during Purim! MORE INFO

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Blood Drive
SUNDAY, MAR 24TH 10:30A TO 2:00P
Stop in during the Purim Carnival to do an easy and important mitzvah - donate blood! MORE INFO

Purim Carnival!
SUNDAY, MAR 24TH 11:00A TO 2:00P
Unleash the fun - There is something for everyone at this year's Purim Carnival! 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.

Purim Carnival - Unleash the Fun

Sunday, March 24 from 11:00A - 2:00P

Ages 0-2: No Cost | Ages 3 and up: $14 | Sensory Sensitive Carnival (all ages, includes food): $15

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.

Blood Drive during Carnival

Sunday, March 24 | 10:30A - 2P | Zubowski A
BE A HERO! CHANGE SOMEONE'S LIFE.

Stop in during the Purim Carnival to do an easy and important mitzvah - donate blood!
Blood donors save the world! Make a difference in the community by donating blood during April and receive a T-shirt to support local hospital patients. 4.2 million Americans need a blood transfusion each year, but only 3% of the population donates blood. Here's your chance to be part of the 3%! Click here to schedule your appointment.

Modi

Sunday, April 7
5:30P Happy Hour & Heavy Bites | 7:00P Performance in Barg Sanctuary
Tickets start at $118 and are now available to the public! Click here to secure your seat!

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: Houston Catering Concepts; 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;  Jan & Leslie Cohen; 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!

100 Jewish Men

Wednesday, March 20 | Dinner at 6:30P | Program at 7:00P
Beth Yeshurun Members: Program Only - $12 | Dinner & Program - $25
Non-Members: Program Only - $25 | Dinner & Program - $38
Kevin Lipson, co-founder of the Jewish Advocacy Center

Our March guest is Kevin Lipson, co-founder of the Jewish Advocacy Center, speaking on "The Unprecedented Uptick in Anti-Jewish Violence." 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. Click here for more information and to Register!

4525 Live!

Thursday, March 28 | 7:00P Schmooze | 7:30P Program
Lisa Helfman, Senior Director of Public Affairs for H-E-B Houston

Our next guest is Lisa Helfman, Senior Director of Public Affairs for H-E-B Houston. In addition to leading HEB's Houston Public relations, Lisa's passionate about improving lives and nutrition through the non-profit Brighter Bites. 4525 Live! is moderated by Rabbi Brian Strauss and Steven Sheldon, and it shines a light on how and where innovators in our community find inspiration. We hope their stories inspire others to accomplish their goals. Click here for more information and to Register!

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.