Join us for a week of programming, prayer, and Jewish learning.
Wisdom of Torah with Rabbi Brian Strauss Tuesday, Feb 11th 7:45a to 8:30a Rabbi Strauss teaches Tuesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah with our clergy!
Voices of Torah with Rabbi Steven Morgen Wednesday, Feb 12th 7:45a to 8:30a Rabbi Morgen teaches Wednesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah with our clergy! 100 Jewish Men with Dr. Josh Septimus Wednesday, Feb 12th 6:30p to 8:00p Dr. Josh Septimus joins us to talk about "The Best Way to Take Care of Ourselves as We Age." MORE INFO J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service Friday, Feb 14th 5:30p MORE INFO
Shabbat Renewal: Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Wendy Mogel Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Wendy Mogel Friday, Feb 14th 6:00p Join us for Shabbat Renewal in the Freedman-Levit Sanctuary. This weekend we welcome Clinical Psychologist, Parenting Expert, Best-Selling Author, and Podcast Host Dr. Wendy Mogel. CLICK TO STREAM
Shabbat Dinner with Scholar in Residence: Dr. Wendy Mogel Friday, Feb 14th 7:15p Join us for dinner and hear more from Dr. Mogel - "A Modern Perspective on Solving Everyday Parenting Problems." Advanced registration is required. MORE INFO
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service B'nai Mitzvah of Daniel Sanchez & Gabriel Sanchez Shabbat, Feb 15th 8:30a MORE INFO
Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat, Feb 15th 9:30a Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service.
Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat, Feb 15th 9:30a MORE INFO
Shabbat Shalom with Tobi Shabbat, Feb 15th 10:15a A fun Shabbat morning program for children under 7, featuring prayer, singing, dancing, and storytelling. Parents can drop off children over 3 or stay to join the fun; little ones under 3 should come with a parent.
Kiddush Luncheon with Scholar in Residence: Dr. Wendy Mogel Shabbat, Feb 15th 11:45a Join us for lunch immediately following services and hear more from Dr. Mogel - "Laughing Matters - The Art & Science of Humor for Healthier Aging." MORE INFO
Main Sanctuary Mincha Bar Mitzvah of Owen Levy Saturday, Feb 15th 5:30p MORE INFO J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv Saturday, Feb 15th 5:45p MORE INFO Yom Limmud Sunday, Feb 16th 8:30a to 3:30p Yom Limmud has educated students, parents, and teachers across our diverse community for more than 30 years. The theme this year is Am Yisrael Chai! MORE INFO
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.
Rabbinic Candidate Alex Friedman
Thank you to everyone who joined us this weekend to meet Rabbinic Candidate Alex Friedman. If you missed his sermon or D’var Torah, you can watch the clips on our Rabbinic Search webpage. We value your input—please complete the feedback survey by Sunday, February 16th, to help us make this important decision for our congregation. Click here for more information about the candidates and the rabbinic search process.
Scholar-in-Residence
Dr. Wendy Mogel Friday, February 14 • 6:00P & 7:15P | Saturday, February 15 • 11:45A
Dr. Wendy Mogel, a clinical psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and host of the Nurture vs. Nurture podcast, offers practical, research-backed advice to parents navigating today’s challenges. With over forty years of experience, Dr. Mogel combines humor, wisdom, and cutting-edge psychology to guide parents through issues like raising resilient children, managing teen anxiety, and overcoming the distractions of digital devices. Her books—The Blessing of a Skinned Knee, The Blessing of a B Minus, and Voice Lessons—are beloved by parents for their compassionate, relatable insights.
Shabbat Renewal on Friday, February 14 at 6:00P
Shabbat Dinner on Friday, February 14 at 7:15P $10 per person | Brisket Dinner | Advanced Registration Required "A Modern Perspective on Solving Everyday Parenting Problems"
Shabbat Kiddush on Saturday, February 15 at 11:45P "Laughing Matters - The Art & Science of Humor for Healthier Aging"
Wednesday, February 12 • 6:30P Dinner & 7:00P Program Beth Yeshurun Members: Program Only - $12 | Dinner & Program - $25 Non-Members: Program Only - $25 | Dinner & Program - $38
Join us in February for an insightful program with Dr. Josh Septimus, a renowned primary care internist, as he discusses the best ways to take care of ourselves as we age. Dr. Septimus brings a wealth of knowledge, holding faculty positions at Weill Medical College of Cornell University and Texas A&M, and offering valuable expertise in internal medicine.100 Jewish Men is a community dedicated to personal growth, meaningful discussions, and supporting each other as fathers, husbands, brothers, and friends. We explore the unspoken aspects of men's lives to help each other become better men and Jews.Click here to register.
Yom Limmud
Sunday, February 16• 8:30A to 3:30P
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston here at Congregation Beth Yeshurun for Yom Limmud 2025, for a day of meaningful learning and connection. This year’s theme, Am Yisrael Chai, celebrates Jewish resilience post-October 7 through diverse classes on Jewish texts, arts, wellness, Israel, antisemitism, public affairs, and more. Keynote speaker Dr. Mijal Bitton, co-host of Wondering Jews, along with an incredible lineup of sessions featuring experts like Dean Bell on combating antisemitism, David Ilan on archeology, Shir Benjamin on Israeli cooking, and Avi Posen unpacking October 7 through music will be featured. Pre-register by February 12 for $18 per person, or $36 at the door. Click here for more information and to register!
YES Group - BINGO!
Wednesday, February 19• 11:30A | $10/person
Join us this February for a fun-filled afternoon of lunch, schmoozing, and BINGO! Enjoy a delicious meal, test your luck with Bingo, and maybe even win some great prizes! This event is open to the community, so feel free to invite other seniors who might enjoy the program. Don’t miss out—register by Sunday, February 16th. A special thank you to Houston Jewish Funerals for sponsoring our February event! Click here to register!
Save the Date: Spring Fundraiser
Thursday, March 27 • 6:00P
Join us for Carnival… The Biggest Party!, Beth Yeshurun’s 2025 Spring Fundraiser honoring Rabbi Steven Morgen for nearly three decades of dedicated service to our community. This special evening, chaired by Courtney and Eric Haas, will take place on Thursday, March 27, 2025, featuring a Brazilian-inspired dinner, live entertainment, and a heartfelt Tribute Book presentation. Sponsorships and tickets are now available, offering premium seating and recognition opportunities, while Tribute Book submissions allow you to share personal messages in celebration of Rabbi Morgen’s incredible impact. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening- click here for more information!to reserve your spot and submit your tribute by February 28, 2025!
Rabbi Morgen Recieves Honor from JTS
Monday, March 3 • 3:30P
We are delighted to share that Rabbi Steven Morgen will be honored with an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from The Jewish Theological Seminary at their Convocation on Monday, March 3, 2025. This ceremony celebrates Rabbi Morgen's exceptional achievements over many years. In recognition of this milestone, we invite you to join us in acknowledging Rabbi Morgen's dedication and service by registering to watch the livestream of the Convocation. This event also provides an opportunity to honor Rabbi Morgen with a donation to JTS, with personalized acknowledgments for each gift. Register to view the livestream and make donations here.
Sisterhood Gift Shop
Please visit us and support Sisterhood. Call them at 713.255.8021 or email giftshop@bethyeshurun.org. Regular hours are Tuesday-Thursday 10A-4P; Friday & Sunday 10am-1pm; Closed Saturday & Monday. Holiday Hours may vary.
To avoid any inconvenience, we encourage you to call ahead and confirm the gift shop’s hours before making a special trip to the synagogue, as it operates with the help of our wonderful volunteers. Thank you!
