Virtual Community Weekly Email

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

Voices of Torah with Rabbi Brian Strauss
TUESDAY, APR 16TH 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, APR 17TH 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
WEDNESDAY, APR 17TH 11:30A TO 1:00P
Join us in April for lunch, schmooze, and BINGO! Registration includes lunch, Bingo cards, and hopefully some great prizes if you're lucky! MORE INFO

Jewish Meditation Group
WEDNESDAY, APR 17TH 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
 
Community Wide Man's Mock Seder
WEDNESDAY, APR 17TH 7:15P TO 8:45P
Join Jewish organizations across the community for the annual Man's Mock Seder, hosted by UOS. MORE INFO

Breakfast Club with Rabbi Fort and Guests
THURSDAY, APR 18TH 7:45A TO 8:30A
Join us for Torah and breakfast after services with Rabbi Fort this week.

Kids Meals/SEARCH Bags Assembly
THURSDAY, APR 18TH 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

Shabbat Renewal with Guest Renee Wizig-Barrios
with the Braun Famiy
FRIDAY, APR 19TH 6:00P
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat evening service where this week we are joined by guest speaker Renee Wizig-Barrios, President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston. CLICK TO STREAM

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service
FRIDAY, APR 19TH 6:30P MORE INFO

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, APR 20TH 8:30A MORE INFO 

Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service
B'nai Mitzvah of Jacob Braun & Ryan Braun
Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss
SHABBAT, APR 20TH 9:30A
Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service. CLICK TO STREAM
 
Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
SHABBAT, APR 20TH 9:30A  MORE INFO

MyShabbat
SHABBAT, APR 20TH 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, APR 20TH 11:30A
Weekly Parsha Study following Chapel Shabbat Service.

J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv
SATURDAY, APR 20TH 7:15P MORE INFO 

Women's Chocolate Seder
SUNDAY, APR 21ST 2:00P TO 3:30P
Join other Jewish women for a special retelling of the Passover story through chocolate, highlighting the many important roles of women along the way. Our Chocolate Seder is a special way to get ready for Passover, and reminds us that freedom is sweet! MORE INFO

Ta'anit Bechorot (Fast of the First Born)
MONDAY, APR 22ND 6:45A TO 8:30A
Break the Fast of the First Born with a Mishnah Pesachim and a breakfast sponsored by 100 Jewish Men. MORE INFO
 
Beth Yeshurun 2nd Night Seder
TUESDAY, APR 23RD 6:00P TO 8:00P
Congregants of all ages are welcome to join us for a 2nd Night Seder! 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.

Passover- Sundown April 22

1st Night Seder - Monday, April 22
Yizkor - Tuesday, April 30

Get ready for Passover with us! It is quickly approaching, and we invite you to prepare by visiting our website. Sell your Hametz, access our catalog of Passover resources, view our complete service schedule. Don't forget to order a fully kosher meal for your Passover Seder and register for the Second Night Seder with Rabbi Morgen and Rabbi Fort. For all this and more, visit the Passover section of our website by clicking here!

IMPORTANT PASSOVER DEADLINES:

Passover Meals To Go - Registration is open until we reach capacity
Men's Mock Seder | Wednesday April 17 - Regular Registration began April 6
Women's Chocolate Seder | Sunday, April 21 - Register by Friday, April 18
Second Night Seder | Tuesday, April 23 - Registration requested by April 16
Yizkor Book | Tuesday, April 30 - Names received by April 17 for Passover Addendum

Shabbat Renewal: Renee Wizig-Barrios

Shabbat Renewal | Friday, April 19, 2024 at 6:00P

Join us for Shabbat Renewal with our guest speaker, Renee Wizig-Barrios, President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston.

A native Houstonian, Wizig-Barrios comes to the Federation after more than two and a half decades of rising through leadership positions in Texas nonprofits. For the past 11 years, she has served as the Senior Vice President & Chief Philanthropy Officer for the Greater Houston Community Foundation (GHCF). There, she led a fundamental shift in the organization’s approach to its work and focused on moving from being an effective transactional platform for Donor Advised Funds to becoming a true hub for philanthropy that benefits both donors and the Greater Houston community.

Aufruf of Rabbi Fort & Andrew Rochman!

Shabbat Renewal | Friday, June 7, 2024 at 6:00P

We are delighted to invite you to celebrate the aufruf of Rabbi Sarah Fort and Andrew Rochman. This special wedding blessing will be a part of our Friday night Shabbat service, followed by heavy hors d'oeuvres. Please join us as we come together as a community to celebrate this joyous occasion and offer our support and blessings to Rabbi Fort and Andrew as they prepare for their upcoming wedding. No RSVP required.

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! In March we began sending 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.

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.