Join us for a week of programming, prayer, and Jewish learning.
Honey-Less Honey Cake Mix Project Assembly Tuesday, July 29th 9:30am Volunteers of all ages are welcome to help assemble these honey-less honey cake mixes for JFS and the Celebration Company. As a bonus, Sisterhood will award teens double community service hours! Assembling our honeycake mixes is a fun, sweet way to earn your community service hours. Feel free to share with friends! REGISTER HERE Volunteer Choir Practice Wednesday, July 30th 6:00pm All are welcome to join this musical community led by Music Director, Julie Sacks. Whether you are an experienced singer or simply love to sing along, we’d love for you to join us. No registration is required. For more information:MORE INFO
Jewish Meditation Group Wednesday, July 30th 7:00pm Explore tools for mindfulness, find a different way to talk to God, and deepen your prayer with meditation and chanting. MORE INFO SHABBAT SCHEDULE Aug 1/2LINK TO LIVESTREAM ALL SERVICES Tot Shabbat! Friday, August 1st 5:00pm | Reiches Hall Tot Shabbat is back and we are so excited to see our families of toddlers and preschoolers. Join usfor a musical Shabbat with Rabbi Sarah Fort and Hailey Arnold, followed by challah and more fun!MORE INFO
Shabbat Renewal Friday, August 1st 6:00pm Sermon by Rabbi David Mendelson
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service Friday, August 1st 6:45pm
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat, August 2nd 8:30am
Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat, August 2nd 9:30am Sermon by Rabbi Sarah Fort
Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat, August 2nd 9:30am | Reiches Hall Shabbat Shalom For Young Children Shabbat, August 2nd 10:15am Join us each week for songs, prayers, dancing, stories, games and more! The program is led by Tobi Cooper.
Parsha Study Shabbat, August 2nd 11:30am
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv Saturday, August 2nd 7:45pm
Tisha B’Av Aug 2/3 J.B. Greenfield Chapel Saturday, August 2nd 7:45pm with Mincha/Ma’ariv Service
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.
Undies for Everyone
New Underwear Drive! Join us in supporting children in need through our partnership with Undies for Everyone! We are collecting new children’s underwear for kids in poverty or crisis from August 1 through August 24. Collection bins will be in the administrative lobby and outside of Freedman Levit. On August 24, we’ll assemble packages as a community. You can also donate directly through anAmazon Wish List. For more information visit MORE INFO.
Tisha B'Av
Tisha B’Av will be observed with special services in the Chapel on Saturday evening, August 2 at 7:45pm, and Sunday at 2:00pm. Tisha B’Av is the 9th of Av and marks the destruction of both Temples in Jerusalem. It is known as the saddest day on the Jewish calendar and is traditionally observed with prayers and fasting. All are welcome to join the services.
Honey Sales
Send kosher honey and support camp scholarships for Beth Yeshurun children! Perfect High Holiday greetings for friends and family. Each package includes an 8-ounce honey jar, prayers, and personalized gift card. Order at bethyeshurun.org/honey(Online orders only) $18 per jar (includes US shipping) Order by August 4th to receive by Erev Rosh Hashanah. 🍯Sweeten someone's New Year while supporting our community's children!
YES Group Casino Trip
🎰Join YES and our HCRJ friends on Wednesday, August 6, for a fun day at the Golden Nugget in Lake Charles! Meet at HCRJ at 8:00am for a light breakfast, then depart at 8:30am on comfortable buses. Enjoy gambling, lunch, and pit stops at Buc-ee's. Return by 8:30pm. Cost: $15. Ready for a lucky day? Sign up now! REGISTER HERE
Guest Speaker - Noa Bar Or
We hope you will join us for Shabbat Renewal next Friday, August 8 when Noa Bar Or, Israeli choreographer and dance leader, will be honoring the life and legacy of her son Uri (z’l), a 21-year old Israeli soldier killed in Gaza. Uri was a gifted musician and artist, and had a profound impact on many lives. It will be a powerful and emotional evening, so please plan on coming to honor Uri’s life.
Yizkor Book
To be included in this year's printed Yizkor book for Yom Kippur, forms and payment are due August 8th. We encourage you to use the online form at bethyeshurun.org/yizkor, which helps ensure all information is complete and accurate. We are also deeply grateful to Houston Jewish Funerals for their continued generous sponsorship of our Yizkor Memorial Book.
Blood Drive
Give Blood. Save Lives. Get Ice Cream. 🍦🩸 Only 3% of Americans donate blood—you can change that! One pint can save three lives right here in our community. Gulf Coast Blood is teaming up with Blue Bell 🍨 to thank you with a free pint of ice cream when you donate!
📅 Sunday, August 10 🕙 10:00am – 2:00pm 📍 Zubowski A
Do a mitzvah that matters. Sign up to donate today—appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome! 👉MORE INFO AND REGISTER HERE
Israel Trip October 19-26
Join Rabbi Brian & Lisa Strauss on this incredible experience that will offer a meaningful opportunity to explore Israel, show our unwavering support for the Israeli people, and deepen our bonds within the Houston Jewish community and with our Jewish homeland. This trip is organized by the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston. MORE INFO
