Congregation Beth Israel

Erev Rosh Hashanah - Late Service
2018-09-09 21:00 - 22:30 UTC | Congregation Beth Israel, 5600 North Braeswood, Houston, TX, 77096, United States

Rosh Hashanah Teen Service
2018-09-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Levit Hall, 5600 North Braeswood Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77096, United States

Rosh Hashanah Morning Service
2018-09-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Congregation Beth Israel, 5600 North Braeswood, Houston, TX, 77096, United States

Miriam Browning Jewish Learning Center - Classes Meet
2018-09-16 09:30 - 12:00 | Congregation Beth Israel, 5600 North Braeswood, Houston, TX, 77096, United States

Cemetery Service - West Dallas Cemetery
2018-09-16 17:00 - 18:00 | West Dallas Cemetery, 1207 W. Dallas, Houston, TX, 77019, United States

Erev Yom Kippur - Late Service
2018-09-18 21:00 - 22:30 | Congregation Beth Israel, 5600 North Braeswood, Houston, TX, 77096, United States

Yom Kippur - Meditations of the Heart Readings
2018-09-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Congregation Beth Israel, 5600 North Braeswood, Houston, TX, 77096, United States

Yom Kippur Morning Service
2018-09-19 11:30 - 13:30 | Congregation Beth Israel, 5600 North Braeswood, Houston, TX, 77096, United States

Yom Kippur Symposium
2018-09-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Congregation Beth Israel, 5600 North Braeswood, Houston, TX, 77096, United States

Afternoon Alternative Service
2018-09-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Levit Hall, 5600 North Braeswood Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77096, United States

Afternoon, Memorial, and Concluding Services
2018-09-19 15:00 - 18:00 | Congregation Beth Israel, 5600 North Braeswood, Houston, TX, 77096, United States

Brotherhood of Beth Israel's Sukkah Build
2018-09-22 13:30 - 17:00 | Beth Israel’s Sukkah Courtyard, 5600 N Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX, 77096-2908, United States
As Sukkot nears, Brotherhood invites the congregation to lend a hand (or two!) in building the sukkah. The build will take place Saturday. afternoon, 9/22 (1:30pm, Beth Israel Sukkah Courtyard). All are welcome – no prior experience needed! For more information and to RSVP, contact Marcus Litofsky, mlitofsky@gmail.com.

Sukkot Festival Service
2018-09-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Beth Israel’s Gordon Chapel, 5600 N Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX, 77096-2908, United States
We welcome you to join us for our Sukkot Festival Service on Monday morning, 9/24. Rabbi David Lyon, and Rabbi Adrienne Scott will lead this special holiday service (10:30-11:30am, Gordon Chapel).

Sukkot Food Truck Dinner
2018-09-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Beth Israel’s Sukkah Courtyard, 5600 N Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX, 77096-2908, United States

Sukkot Family Shabbat
2018-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Beth Israel’s Sukkah Courtyard, 5600 N Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX, 77096-2908, United States
Join us on September 28th for a Family Shabbat in the Sukkah! Our service, led by Rabbi Foster, will start at 6:00pm and will be followed by a dinner at 7:00pm. We are also happy to welcome YAD from the Jewish Federation! This is sure to be an evening of fun for the whole family!

It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere in the Sukkah
2018-09-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Beth Israel’s Sukkah Courtyard, 5600 N Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX, 77096-2908, United States
The Membership Committee and the Adult Education Committee invite you to celebrate the festival of Sukkot in the sukkah on Sat. 9/29 (5:30-7:30pm, Sukkah Courtyard). Join us for a special Havdalah service, light bites, and a wine tasting led by an expert who will feature some Israeli wines. To RSVP contact Dani Gardner, dgardner@beth-israel.org or (713) 771-6221 x630.

Simchat Torah and Consecration Celebration
2018-09-30 10:30 - 12:00 | Sanctuary, 5600 N Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX, 77096-2908, United States

RESCHEDULING - Monthly Midrash Meet & Eat with David Scott, RJE
2018-10-04 11:30 - 13:00 | Congregation Beth Israel, 5600 North Braeswood, Houston, TX, 77096, United States
Due to power outages, the Temple offices are closed today. This event will be rescheduled. Questions? Please email Dani Gardner, dgardner@beth-israel.org.

Two Ways to RSVP:
1. RSVP online using the form below, or
2. Click here to email Dani Gardner, or contact her by phone at (713) 771-6221 x630.

Shabbat Morning Service
2018-10-06 11:00 - 12:30 | Sanctuary, 5600 N Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX, 77096-2908, United States

Family Matters
2018-10-14 10:15 - 11:30 | The Margolis Gallery, 5600 North Braeswood Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77096, United States
Engaging Discussions on Parenting Jewishly
Have you considered how Judaism and parenthood intersect? Join us over breakfast and coffee each month as we answer this very question.
Our clergy and esteemed guest speakers will spark dialogue among MBJLC parents through a dynamic series of guided discussions. Come be a part of this exciting, free adult education program, and learn how timeless Jewish values can positively impact your family today. Sessions take place Sunday mornings at 10:15am in the Margolis Gallery while MBJLC children learn right down the hall!

October 14th: “Unplugging to Recharge: Shabbat as a Family Lifeline” Dr. Miriam Heller Stern, Scholar-in-Residence
November 11th: “Living the Values of Modern Jewish Heroes” Mackenzie Haun, ISJL Fellow
December 16th: “Raising Jewish Teenagers” Rabbi David Lyon, Senior Rabbi
January 27th: “How to Talk to Your Children About Israel” Sarah Tuttle-Singer, Scholar-in-Residence

RSVP to Rebecca Ramsey at rramsey@beth-israel.org or (713) 771-6221.

Installation of Dr. Michelle Barton
2018-10-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Sanctuary, 5600 N Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX, 77096-2908, United States

Shabbat Morning Service
2018-10-20 11:00 - 12:30 | Gordon Chapel, 5600 North Braeswood Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77096, United States

Israel at 70: Reaching Out to the World
2018-10-21 12:30 - 17:00 | Gordon Chapel, 5600 North Braeswood Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77096, United States
Congregation Beth Israel’s Israel Advocacy Committee invites you to participate in an inspiring, educational event!
Come experience an exciting, enlightening afternoon of presentations from innovative Israeli organizations in medicine, agriculture, disaster recovery and more. Participating organizations include:

Dream Doctors
Ezer Mizion
NATAL Israel
Friends of the IDF (FIDF)
IsraAID
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)
MASHAV
United Hatzalah
The Volcani Agriculture Institute
ZAKA

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2018

12:00-12:30 PM REGISTRATION (Gordon Chapel)
12:30-1:00 PM WELCOME: Rabbi David Lyon, Israeli Amb. Ron Dermer (video) and Consul General Gilad Katz
1:15-4:45 PM ORGANIZATION PRESENTATIONS
4:45-5:45 PM RECEPTION: Food, music, and an opportunity to interact with each organization (Wolff-Toomim Hall)

PARKING: Sanctuary Parking Lot
UNDERWRITTEN BY: The Joan and Stanford Alexander Family Israel Programming Fund, Martha Barvin, Terry and Shifra Gardner, Rob and Liz Shoss and Melvin and Frieda Dow
QUESTIONS: Dani Gardner, dgardner@beth-israel.org or (713) 771-6221 x630.

ABIDE Candidate Accountability Session
2018-10-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Gordon Chapel, 5600 North Braeswood Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77096, United States
On Sun., 10/21 the ABIDE (Advocacy at Beth Israel through Diversity and Education) committee invites you to join The Metropolitan Organization for a candidate accountability session (7:00pm, Gordon Chapel). Learn where candidates stand on issues such as ﬂood mitigation, healthcare, immigration and more. Candidates invited include those from Congressional, TX House, and TX Senate districts. RSVP: tmo@tmohouston.net.

Transformational Tuesdays pt. 1 - Rabbi Ariel Sholklapper
2018-10-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Finger Board Room, 5600 North Braeswood Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77096, United States
Rabbi Sholklapper, Director and Co-Founder of the Jewish Mindfulness Center of Houston, has attended, managed, and facilitated retreats and mindfulness meditation groups all over the world. Join him at Congregation Beth Israel for an inspiring, transformational two-part series on how you can elevate the quality of your life through Jewish wisdom and mindful meditation.
Co-sponsored by the Adult Education Committee and the Inclusion Committee
Parking: Sanctuary lot
RSVP to Dani Gardner, dgardner@beth-israel.org or (713) 771-6221 x630.

Sisterhood #MeToo Series Part One
2018-10-25 18:30 - 19:30 | The Margolis Gallery, 5600 North Braeswood Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77096, United States
Leah Lax, author of Uncovered and The Refuge, will discuss where the #MeToo movement intersects with immigration and religion.

Sisterhood #MeToo Series pt. 1
2018-10-25 18:30 - 19:30 | The Margolis Gallery, 5600 North Braeswood Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77096, United States
Leah Lax, author of Uncovered and The Refuge, will discuss where the #MeToo movement intersects with immigration and religion. Please enter through the North Braeswood doors, which open at 6:00pm. Event by donation. RSVP: sisterhood@beth-israel.org.

Family Shabbat - Campout
2018-10-26 18:00 - 2018-10-27 18:00 | Temple Courtyard, 5600 North Braeswood Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77096, United States
Grab your tents and sleeping bags! We are camping out in the Temple Courtyard! Join Rabbi Chase Foster, family, and friends for an evening campout with singing, games, and prayer. There will be dinner and plenty of s’mores to go around. Stay ’til morning, when we will serve up a delicious breakfast!
Note: There will also be an adult Shabbat service in the Gordon Chapel at 6:30pm.
RSVP to Rebecca Ramsey: rramsey@beth-israel.org or (713) 771-6221 x313.

Transformational Tuesdays pt. 2 - Rabbi Ariel Sholklapper
2018-10-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Finger Board Room, 5600 North Braeswood Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77096, United States

Sabbath of Comfort
2018-11-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Congregation Beth Israel, 5600 North Braeswood, Houston, TX, 77096, United States
If you are unable to join us in person, we welcome you to join us online…click here to live stream.
