Congregation Beth Israel

Adult Volunteer Choir Gathering on Zoom
2020-10-27 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
On Tuesday, October 27th at 6:30pm, join Mark Vogel, for the first Adult Volunteer Choir gathering of the new year on Zoom. Anyone who loves music, singing and community is encouraged to attend.
Zoom Link
https://zoom.us/j/94043705808

MBJLC Session
2020-10-25 09:30 - 12:00, 2020-10-18 09:30 - 12:00, 2020-10-11 09:30 - 12:00, 2020-09-13 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
To Register please contact SRobertson@beth-israel.org

Jewish Book & Arts Festival Sneak Peak
2020-10-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)

The Hyman Judah Schachtel Library Presents
2020-10-18 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Family History- What it Can Do For You
Why family history is more important than direct-to-consumer genetic testing presented by Dr. Jacqueline T. Hecht, acclaimed local Geneticist
RSVP to Judy Weidman
jweidman@beth-israel.org or 713-820-6410

Shabbat Playdate
2020-10-17 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
We invite families with children under age 6 to join RABBI AARON SATALOFF for a morning of songs and playtime.
We will end with a fun story to celebrate Shabbat!
Please email Kerri Zerlin, Youth Coordinator
KZerlin@beth-israel.org
for the zoom link!

Monthly Midrash: Images of the Temple: Exploring our Ancient Roots and Modern Perspectives
2020-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
On October 15th from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m, Beth Schneider, former Education Director at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston and Head of Learning at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, will guide us through images of art depicting the Temple in Jerusalem throughout history, and how these images relate to our own relationships to sacred space and sacred time. Facilitated by David M. Scott, R.J.E.
To register Visit:
https://tinyurl.com/BSchneider10-15
To submit questions in advance, please contact Stephanie Robertson at SRobertson@beth-israel.org or 713-771-6221 ext. 313

TMO Get Out The Vote Rally & Candidate Accountability Session
2020-10-11 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
TMO Get Out The Vote Rally & Candidate Accountability Session
Sunday, October 11, 5:00pm
ZOOM
TMO (The Metropolitan Organization: tmohouston.org) will be hosting a Get Out The Vote Rally and Candidates Accountability Session this upcoming Sunday. Candidates running for office in the Houston area will be there to respond to our Agenda of Issues. We will also share our public commitments to Get Out The Vote! All are welcome!
Register at https://urj.tfaforms.net/412

Sukkot Family Shabbat
2020-10-09 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Join Rabbi Aaron Sataloff and David M. Scott, R.J.E on Zoom or in person for a socially-distanced, safe Shabbat service followed by a family-friendly craft for your Sukkah.
DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM
SERVICE BEGINS AT 6:15PM
Masks required and limited spaces available. Health Survey and Temperature Check before entry. For Health Survey visit www.beth-israel.org
Please Park and Enter by The Shlenker School entrance off Mullins
5600 North Braeswood Blvd. Houston, TX 77056
RSVP and Questions to Youth Coordinator Kerri Zerlin at KZerlin@beth-israel.org or 818-642-5874
Regular Live Stream Friday Night services will begin at 6:30pm.

MBJLC Sukkot Celebration
2020-10-04 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)

VIRTUAL NON-PARTISAN VOTING POSTCARD PARTY
2020-10-01 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
The Social Justice Committee invites you to a
VIRTUAL NON-PARTISAN VOTING POSTCARD PARTY
We’ll meet on Zoom after each of us is given 30 postcards with clear directions!
All materials, directions and snacks will be provided. Pick-up/delivery information provided with RSVP
Questions and RSVP by September 21
To: Lestone@aya.yale.edu

READERS GROUP ONLINE GATHERING
2020-09-17 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
READERS GROUP ONLINE GATHERING
SEPTEMBER 16
On Division by Goldie Goldbloom.
Join us for a discussion facilitated by our own Marilyn Sonnenberg
To RSVP Please Email Judy Weidman at jweidman@beth-israel.org

Monthly Midrash
2020-09-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Monthly Midrash: Preparing for the New Year inspired by David Brooks
On September 17th from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m, we will follow bestselling author, New York Times columnist, and founder of Weave: The Social Fabric Project (at the Aspen Institute) David Brooks’s recent 92nd Street Y program in New York City. This video will guide us through a discussion moderated by David Scott, R.J.E. to help us prepare for the New Year based on where we are, where we’re heading, and what can be done to bridge the growing gaps. We will look at ways David Brooks and our High Holy Day liturgy speak to how we can become better versions of ourselves in the New Year.
To register or submit questions in advance, please contact Stephanie Robertson at SRobertson@beth-israel.org or
713-771-6221 ext. 313

High Holy Days Session
2020-09-15 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Learn more about our High Holy Days!
To RSVP please email SRobertson@beth-israel.org

Let Sisterhood Take You To Israel!
2020-09-13 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
We’re going to Israel for the cost of your 2020-2021 membership!
We’re kicking off our 2020 membership drive with this virtual trip, led by Patrick Amar, live in Israel! Settle in with your bagel and coffee for a brunch time tour of Jaffa/TLV, TSFAT, and The Dead Sea. Let’s bring in the New Year with a little virtual travel! It’s free with your 2020-2021 Membership Dues. All non-members $10/person. Spread the word and see below for details to RSVP.
Dues must be paid by September 10th to participate.
Call 713-777-4315 to pay over the phone. Questions, email us at Sisterhood@beth-israel.org

"Coming Full Circle" with Duff Goldman
2020-09-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Please RSVP to SRobertson@beth-israel.org
Link provided with RSVP
7pm to 8pm: Discussion with Duff Goldman moderated by David M. Scott, RJE
8pm: Round Challah Demonstration with Beth Israel’s own Marsha Gilbert
8:30pm: Selichot service led by our Rabbis via livestream from the Gordon Chapel
How do we come “full circle” and renew ourselves in the middle of a pandemic? What can our High Holy Days teach us as we return again to a new beginning? The secret may lie in the round challah we eat during this special time! Come explore special insights with Celebrity Baker Duff Goldman about Jewish Identity, how food influences our Jewish culture, and meaningful ways to engage our families and our community in this upcoming year.

Livestream Family Shabbat
2020-09-11 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Celebrate a family friendly Shabbat service with Rabbi Sataloff and trivia (for the kids!) with our Youth Coordinator, Kerri Zerlin.
To RSVP and get the Zoom link, please email Kerri at KZerlin@beth-israel.org

Basic Judaism class
2020-09-08 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)

Brotherhood Jeopardy
2020-09-03 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
RSVP! Space is limited
RSVP to Marcus Litofsky at Mlitofsky@gmail.com to receive zoom information.
All are welcome! Open to all and all ages!

A Special Selichot Teen Program
2020-09-03 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
All teens are invited to meet together and learn how to make round challah for Rosh Hashanah. All students who submit a photo of their round challah will then have it judged by Duff Goldman, creator of Food Network’s “Ace of Cakes” online on Saturday, September 12th during the Special Selichot Service Program.
For questions, details and to submit your round challah, please contact Jennifer Quick at Jquick@beth-israel.org

Mid-Week MBJLC Hebrew
2020-09-02 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)

Talmud Study
2020-09-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)

Exploring Jewish Love Before the High Holy Days with Rabbi David Lyon
2020-09-01 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Meet with Rabbi Lyon online for study of meaningful texts from our tradition, including hidden mysteries, on the theme of love between us and God.
To register and submit questions, please email SRobertson@beth-israel.org

MBJLC Parking Lot Parade!
2020-08-30 09:30 - 23:30 (America/Chicago) | Congregation Beth Israel, 5600 North Braeswood, Houston, TX, 77096, United States
THIS SUNDAY MORNING STARTING AT 9:30 A.M.
WE ARE SO EXCITED to launch our new religious school program for 2020-2021: MBJLC Mishpacha!
To RSVP please email SRobertson@beth-israel.org

MBJLC Chanukah Program
2020-08-28 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)

Shabbat Playdate
2020-08-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
We invite families with children under age 6 to join
RABBI AARON SATALOFF
for a morning of songs and playtime.
We will end with a fun story to start your day.
To celebrate Rabbi Sataloff joining us,
we invite you to have your dog or stuffed animal join!
Please RSVP to
Youth Coordinator Kerri Zerlin
KZerlin@beth-israel.org
713-771-6221 ext. 312
Zoom link provided with RSVP

Monthly Midrash: Current Trends with COVID-19 – A Discussion with Dr. Ed Septimus
2020-08-20 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
On August 20th from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m, infectious disease and local expert, Dr. Ed Septimus, will offer his thoughts and opinions on where our community stands with respect to the coronavirus. When might a vaccine be ready? How would it be distributed? When can we safely return to a more normal way of life? We will also explore how Judaism has helped people throughout history cope with disasters, pandemics, and difficult times. Discussion moderated by David Scott, RJE.
To register or submit questions in advance, please contact Stephanie Robertson at SRobertson@beth-israel.org or
713-771-6221 ext. 313

We Stand Divided, Beth Israel Readers Group
2020-08-19 13:30 - 15:00 UTC | Zoom
The Congregation Beth Israel Readers Group
with the
Israel Advocacy Committee
invite you to join them online
August 19, 1:30 p.m.
(zoom link will be sent after RSVP)
For a discussion on this Israel-US Relations book with
David M. Scott, RJE
Please RSVP to Stephanie Robertson at
SRobertson@beth-israel.org
Library copies available; reserve one from Judy Weidman JWeidman@beth-israel.org
