Events

Event Series Torah Study | The Israeli Parsha

Torah Study | The Israeli Parsha

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

Join us for Torah study every Thursday at the J! Our Shlichim Shoshi and Harel Bassan offer a discussion of the weekly Torah portion with a unique perspective, as we learn with them—The Israeli Parsha! While we all read the same parsha, their perspective as Israelis offers a different way of reading and interpreting this […]

Workshop: Meal Prep Made Simple

Cramer-Jacobs Family Culinary Studio @ the J 5601 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX

Join The Foodie Chef, Morgan Jankovic, in a healthy meal prep workshop. Discover nutritious and delicious recipes, time-saving techniques and smart tips for planning balanced meals. Empower yourself with the skills to create wholesome dishes that fuel your body and delight your taste buds. Skill level: This class is open to all skill levels. You […]

Event Series Tot Shabbat & Open Gym

Tot Shabbat & Open Gym

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

Celebrate Shabbat with your friends and family with open gym in the gymnastics center followed by musical services. Open gym will begin at 10:30 AM in the pre-school gymnastics center, followed by music and services at 11:30 AM in the atrium of the Samuels Family Community Pavilion. This event is for kids ages 0-5 and […]

The Celebration Company Quilt Project Opening Reception

Zinn Boardroom / Art Gallery 5601 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX

Stop by the Zinn Family Boardroom / Art Gallery from October 6 through November 8 and enjoy The Celebration Company Quilt Project, a special collaboration between clients at Celebration Company and Houston-area quilters. Join us for this opening reception on October 15 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM for light bites and refreshments and to […]

Self Care During the Holidays

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

Join us for an informative presentation in honor of World Mental Health Day and learn how to navigate the busy holiday season in a healthy way. Ali Green, LCSW, Elyssa Gottheim, LCSW, and Rikki Veksler, LCSW, will give a panel presentation on navigating common stressors during the holiday season, providing tips to create healthy boundaries […]

Pulling Back the Curtain on AI

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

Curious about artificial intelligence? Join us for an informative, interesting lecture featuring Dwight Silverman, longtime consumer technology columnist for The Houston Chronicle, as he explains this exciting, yet unnerving, new technology.

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 Lecture Series includes three events that will dive into the evolution of the representation of Israel in literature of different genres, languages and audiences. These […]

Event Series Torah Study | The Israeli Parsha

Torah Study | The Israeli Parsha

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

Join us for Torah study every Thursday at the J! Our Shlichim Shoshi and Harel Bassan offer a discussion of the weekly Torah portion with a unique perspective, as we learn with them—The Israeli Parsha! While we all read the same parsha, their perspective as Israelis offers a different way of reading and interpreting this […]

Reflections on the Yom Kippur War

Zinn Boardroom / Art Gallery 5601 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX

As the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War approaches, the J is honored to host Dr. Moshe Vardi who experienced these dramatic events as an infantry soldier while serving in the Israeli Defense Forces. He will offer both historical and personal perspective to this pivotal event in Middle East history. Currently, Moshe Y. Vardi […]

Challah Club: Oreo Pull Apart

Cramer-Jacobs Family Culinary Studio @ the J 5601 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX

Experience the art of challah making with the "Challah Fairy" Hilary Kamin. Join us for a sweet, dessert-type spin on your average Friday night challah. Learn various braiding techniques, secret tips and the joy of baking challah together. A delightful culinary journey awaits! Skill level: This class is open to all skill levels. You will […]