Events

Houston Jewish Film Festival: The Monkey House

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

CLOSING NIGHT  The Monkey House  Thursday, April 4 | 7:30 PM  Drama/Comedy | Directed by Avi Nesher 2023 | Israel | Hebrew with English subtitles | 128 Min. | Kaplan Theatre   Nominated for 11 Ophirs (Israeli Academy Awards), acclaimed director Avi Nesher’s intricate literary mystery follows a plot by forgotten novelist Amitay to resuscitate his […]

Open Gym & Tot Shabbat

Houston Gymnastics Center 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX

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 gymnastics center, followed by music and services at 11:30 AM in the atrium of the Samuels Family Community Pavilion. RSVPs are required and spaces are limited. Cost: $5 […]

“I’m Not A Comedian… I’m Lenny Bruce”

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

Critically-acclaimed actor Ronnie Marmo, with the blessings of Kitty Bruce (daughter of the late Lenny Bruce), along with the Lenny Bruce Foundation, will present "I'm Not A Comedian... I'm Lenny Bruce" at the J for a limited engagement two-show run on April 6 and 7. Directed by Joe Mantegna, the theatrical event starring Ronnie Marmo […]

“I’m Not A Comedian… I’m Lenny Bruce”

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

Critically-acclaimed actor Ronnie Marmo, with the blessings of Kitty Bruce (daughter of the late Lenny Bruce), along with the Lenny Bruce Foundation, will present "I'm Not A Comedian... I'm Lenny Bruce" at the J for a limited engagement two-show run on April 6 and 7. Directed by Joe Mantegna, the theatrical event starring Ronnie Marmo […]

An Evening Honoring Former Mayor Sylvester Turner

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

Join us for a special evening honoring former Mayor Sylvester Turner on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 PM in the Kaplan Theatre at the J. The evening will both honor the former Mayor for his extraordinary commitment to our community and raise needed funds to benefit the Meals on Wheels program at the J. Throughout […]

School’s Out Camp

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

School’s out, so let’s have some fun at the J! Kindergarten through 5th graders will stay active with counselor-led activities, camp crafts and board games plus tons of fun in the art studio, gymnastics center and aquatics complex. Camp hours are 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM and PM Care is available from 3:30 PM - […]

Ice Cream for BINGO!: Family Bingo & Sundaes

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

For children ages 5-10 and their families Grab your daubers and sprinkles—it's time for bingo and sundaes! Get ready to shout "bingo!" as we play a series of exciting rounds tailored just for kids and their families! Whether you're a seasoned bingo player or new to the game, you'll have a blast trying your luck […]

Toddler Tales: Story & Play Time

Indoor Playscape @ the J 5601 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, Texas

Join your friends for Toddler Tales: Story & Play Time in the J's indoor playscape! Hear a children's story and stay and play in the J's indoor playscape! These fun weekly story times will feature guest readers from the Houston Jewish Community. Toddler Tales: Story & Play Time is FREE and open to the public, […]

Open Gym & Tot Shabbat

Houston Gymnastics Center 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX

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 gymnastics center, followed by music and services at 11:30 AM in the atrium of the Samuels Family Community Pavilion. RSVPs are required and spaces are limited. Cost: $5 […]

J-Serve 2024

Merfish Teen Center 9000 S. Rice, Houston, TX

Every year, Jewish teens around the world join each other throughout the spring to make their community and the world a better place. J-Serve Houston will take place on April 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM and is an opportunity for teens to come together and serve their community.