Join us for a week of programming, prayer, and Jewish learning.
Wisdom of Torah with Rabbi Brian Strauss Tuesday, Feb 25th 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 26th 7:45a to 8:30a Rabbi Morgen teaches Wednesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah with our clergy!
Jewish Meditation Group Wednesday, Feb 26th 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
The Gathering Place Thursday, Feb 27th 10:00a to 1:30p The Gathering Place provides a free of charge loving, safe and fun environment for care partners experiencing memory loss due to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, stroke or other forms of dementia.MORE INFO
Americans for Ben-Gurion University Presents Resilience & Hope - The Way Forward in the Aftermath of October 7 Thursday, Feb 27th 6:00p to 8:30p Beth Yeshurun is a proud community partner for the Americans for Ben-Gurion University's 2025 Houston Annual Benefit.MORE INFO
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service Friday, Feb 28th 5:30p MORE INFO
Shabbat Renewal: STAR Shabbat - Go Texan! Friday, Feb 28th 6:00p Join us for Shabbat Renewal in the Freedman-Levit Sanctuary as we kick off our Rodeo season with Go Texan Shabbat! CLICK TO STREAM
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat, Mar 1st 8:30a MORE INFO
Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service Bar Mitzvah of Eli Kagan Sermon by Rabbi Brian Strauss Shabbat, Feb 22nd 9:30a Join us for our Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service.
Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat, Mar 1st 9:30a MORE INFO
Shabbat Shalom with Tobi Shabbat, Mar 1st 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.
Main Sanctuary Mincha Bat Mitzvah of Aurora Tigner Saturday, Mar 1st 5:30p J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv Saturday, Mar 1st 5:45p MORE INFO
Jewish Learning Project (JLP) Only Rabbi Horwitz's classes will be meeting this week! Sunday, Mar 2nd 9:00a to 11:15a Join us for adult learning on Sundays! The Jewish Learning Project (JLP) is Congregation Beth Yeshurun's Adult Learning Program offering a variety of spiritual, intellectual, and stimulating topics for you to choose from. Sessions are open to the public and free of charge. MORE INFO Houston Kosher Chili Cookoff Sunday, Mar 2nd 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
Tweens & Sunshine Art Sunday, Mar 2nd 4:00p to 5:30p Tweens! Join us for a fun art project with Sunshine Art. MORE INFO
Rosh Chodesh Adar - Purim & Mah-Jongg! Sunday, Mar 2nd 4:00p to 5:30p Women, join us to celebrate Rosh Chodesh with new monthly themes and activities.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 David Mendelson
Thank you to everyone who joined us this weekend to meet Rabbinic Candidate Rabbi DAvid Mendelson. 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 tomorrow - Tuesday, February 25th, to help us make this important decision for our congregation. Click here for more information about the candidates and the rabbinic search process.
STAR Shabbat - Go Texan!
Friday, February 28th• 6:00pm Shabbat Renewal
Join us as we kick off our Rodeo season with Go Texan Shabbat! Dust off those cowboy boots and get ready for STAR Shabbat. Cantor Goldman and her band return blending the twang of country tunes with the spiritual harmony of Shabbat prayers. So put on your rhinestones and Stetsons, because, in the words of Johnny Cash, ‘We’ll walk the line’ between country and Shabbat. After the last chord has faded, stick around for a rootin’, tootin’, good time at our post-services oneg. A mighty big ‘Thank you’ to our STAR Shabbat sponsors for making this hootenanny possible.
Rosh Chodesh Adar - Purim & Mah-Jongg!
Sunday, March 2nd• 4:00pm $10/per person
Celebrate Purim this Rosh Chodesh Adar! Named after the pur (tile) Haman drew, join us for an afternoon of mah-jongg, the quintessential Jewish tile game. Bring your current card and enjoy great company, delicious wines (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and of course, mah-jongg! Not a player? No problem! We'll have other tile games like Rummikub and Scrabble available. Click here to register by Thursday, February 27 to secure your spot and receive a raffle ticket for fun mah-jongg items from our Gift Shop.
Tweens & Sunshine Art
Sunday, March 2nd• 4:00pm $25/per person
Attention tweens ages 9-12! Sunshine Art is back at Congregation Beth Yeshurun, and this time we're getting Rodeo Ready! Bring your own jean jacket, and Sunshine will provide all the fun—patches, letters, and fringe! The event is $25, which covers the activity and snacks. Click here to register!
Houston Kosher Chili Cookoff
Sunday, March 2nd• 12:00pm $5-20/per person
It’s official! The Houston Kosher Chili Cook-off is now the largest kosher food event in Houston. The Cookoff is BACK! The 12th Houston Kosher Chili Cook-off will be held here at Beth Yeshurun! Make sure to visit the Beth Yeshurun Booth and 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! Click here to purchase your tickets!
Carnival—The Biggest Party!
Thursday, March 27 • 6:00P Tribute book deadline: Friday, February 28
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!
