Wisdom of Torah with Rabbi Brian Strauss Tuesday, September 9th 7:45am Rabbi Brian Strauss teaches his Tuesday morning class as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah with our clergy! Open Play Mahjong Tuesday, September 9th 12:00pm (New Time!) Join us for open-play Mahjong (Tuesday afternoons). We will also have canasta and other card games. Bring your own tiles and cards for a fun, casual game with old and new friends It is free to play and a dairy snack pack can be purchased online.Purchase Snack Packs and Register
Voices of Torah with Rabbi David Mendelson Wednesday, September 10th 7:45am Rabbi David Mendelson teaches Wednesday mornings as part of the Breakfast Club - learn Torah with our clergy!
Volunteer Choir Practice Wednesday, September 10th 5:30pm 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.
Jewish Meditation Group Wednesday,September 10th 7:00pm Explore tools for mindfulness, find a different way to talk to God, and deepen your prayer with meditation and chanting. MORE INFO
B'reishit: For First Time Expectant Parents Thursday, September 11th 7:00pm (Session 3)
Unlocking the Gates: A Journey Through the High Holy Days Machzor Thursday, September 11th 7:00pm (Session 3) SHABBAT SCHEDULE Sept 12/13LINK TO LIVESTREAM ALL SERVICES Shabbat Renewal Friday, September 12th 6:00pm Installation of Rabbi David Mendelson Celebratory Oneg to Follow Services
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Evening Service Friday, September 12th 6:30pm
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat, September 13th 8:30am
Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat, September 13th 9:30am Sermon by Rabbi David Mendelson
Museum Minyan Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat, September 13th 9:30am | Reiches Hall
MyShabbat Shabbat, September 13th 9:30am An interactive, engaging, and educational Shabbat service for 2nd through 6th grade students and their families.
Shabbat Shalom For Young Children Shabbat, September 13th 10:15am Join us each week for songs, prayers, dancing, stories, games and more! The program is led by Tobi Cooper.
Parsha Study Shabbat, September 13th 11:30am
J.B. Greenfield Chapel Mincha/Ma’ariv Saturday, September 13th 7:00pm
Adult Learning Opportunities Sunday, September 14th 9:00am The Fundamentals of Kabbalah Invitation to Judaism with Rabbi Steven Morgen (year long course) 10:00am Highs and Lows: Our Communal Sorrows MORE INFO AND REGISTER HERE
Middle School Kickoff Social Sunday, September 14th |12:45 -4:45pm | Andretti Indoor Karting Get ready to experience the thrill of high-speed go-kart racing, the excitement of laser tag battles, and the endless fun of arcade games—all in one amazing day. Registration is requried and includes kosher snacks and bus transportation. Kids Only. Cost: $25 per child. REGISTER HERE AND SIGN WAIVER
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.
"When lies and misinformation are amplified, at stake are people's lives, and those who amplify them are responsible for what happens."
We hope everyone will join us this Friday, September 12th at 6:00pm when we will officially install Rabbi David Mendelson as Congregation Beth Yeshurun’s Assistant Rabbi as part of our Shabbat Renewal Service. A celebratory oneg will follow the service. We hope to see everyone at this truly special evening.
Selichot
Start the High Holy Days with Selichot Saturday, September 13 at 8:30pm. Selichot are special prayers of repentance and forgiveness that begin late on the Saturday night prior to Rosh Hashanah and continue through Yom Kippur. These moving prayers, recited together as a community, help prepare our hearts and souls for the spiritual journey of the High Holy Days, creating a bridge between our everyday lives and this most sacred time of year.
Following a dessert reception, there will be a clergy panel with Rabbis Brian Strauss, Sarah Fort, David Mendelson, and Ranon Teller of Brith Shalom and moderated by Steven Sheldon. This will also be our first chance to hear the High Holy Day Choir and see our new white Torah covers that were purchased with the donations from the Year End Fundraiser.
Sushi & Sips with Sara Mendelson
Join Sisterhood’s cocktail reception Tuesday, September 16th 5:00-7:00 pm to officially welcome Sara Mendelson to the Beth Yeshurun Family. Other than being the wife of our newest rabbi, Sara loves museums, Broadway, Disneyland, and has been a guest on the hit podcast, “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me.” All are welcome! Please register REGISTER HERE
Randi Sonenshein from ADL To Speak at CBY
We are excited to announce that Randi Sonenshein, Director, ADL Texas and Oklahoma Region, based in Houston will be a guest speaker at Shabbat Renewal Services on Friday, September 19th at 6:00pm. Randi leads the Houston ADL's mission to fight hate and bigotry through education, community partnerships, advocacy, and legal efforts to protect individual rights and build safer and more inclusive communities. As the granddaughter of four Holocaust survivors and the daughter of immigrants, she brings a personal commitment to ADL’s mission to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment for all. Randi is a graduate of Stanford University and holds a certificate in Finance and Accounting from Rice University.
Adult Education Registration Open
New Adult Learning opportunities are beginning throughout the fall. There are many other classes starting soon, so please check out the Adult Learning page on our website. Registration is required for all classes. MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION Questions? Contact Sheryl Eskowitz, Director of Congregational Learning, at seskowitz@bethyeshurun.orgor 713.255.8040
Sisterhood Gift Shop Sale!
Ends September 14th - one week left! 20% off the ENTIRE STORE* Tue.-Thu. 10:00am-4:00pm Fri. and Sun.10:00 am-1:00pm Closed Saturday and Monday giftshop@bethyeshurun.org 713.255.8021 *some exclusions apply
Send Us Your Simchas!
Life's most joyful milestones deserve to be celebrated with our entire Beth Yeshurun family. We invite you to share your births and weddings by sending us your photos and good news at mara.segal@bethyeshurun.org. We'll feature them in upcoming issues of The Message so the whole community can share in your celebration. There's nothing quite like the joy of celebrating these precious moments together.
Join Sisterhood’s cocktail reception Tuesday, September 16th 5:00-7:00 pm to officially welcome Sara Mendelson to the Beth Yeshurun Family. Other than being the wife of our newest rabbi, Sara loves museums, Broadway, Disneyland, and has been a guest on the hit podcast, “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me.” All are welcome! Please register 
