Events

Rice Lecture Series: Israeli Children’s Literature: Prophets and Loss

Evelyn Rubenstein JCC 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, United States

Like the State of Israel itself, the literary representations of Israel have altered dramatically since the declaration of independence in 1948. Reaching well beyond a mere birthday celebration, the Rice […]

Book Festival Sneak Preview Night: Benyamin Cohen

Evelyn Rubenstein JCC 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, United States

Join us for the Ann and Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book & Arts Festival Sneak Preview Night featuring Benyamin Cohen and his book The Einstein Effect: How the World’s Favorite Genius […]

Book Festival: Dana Dorfman

Kaplan Theatre @ the J 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX

Join us for a special program featuring author Dana Dorfman and her book When Worry Works: How to Harness Your Parenting Stress and Guide Your Teen to Success in conversation […]

Ann and Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book & Arts Festival

Evelyn Rubenstein JCC 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, United States

Inspiring and entertaining, the Ann and Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book & Arts Festival annually delivers a variety of opportunities for the community to learn and experience Jewish literary, culture and […]

Book Festival Opening Night: Martin Fletcher

Evelyn Rubenstein JCC 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, United States

Join us for opening night of the Ann and Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book & Arts Festival featuring Martin Fletcher and his book Teachers: The Ones I Can’t Forget. Throughout his […]

Book Festival: Local Literati

Kaplan Theatre @ the J 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX

Join us as we hear from Houston authors and inquire about their most recent writing endeavors, followed by a book signing. We will feature keynote speaker Alex Lazar and his […]

Book Festival: Marilyn Hassid Emerging Novelist

Herzstein Foundation Multipurpose Room

Join us in discussing David Biespiel's A Self-Portrait in the Year of High Commission of Love in conversation with Marilyn Hassid. Growing up in Houston, author David Biespiel was a […]

Book Festival: Oren Kessler and Uri Kaufman

Evelyn Rubenstein JCC 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, United States

Join us for a thought-provoking program to discuss important moments in Israel’s 75-year history that have shaped the country and the Middle East. The evening will feature author Oren Kessler […]