Events

2024 Book Festival: Jason Bell

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

JASON BELL Cracking the Nazi Code: The Untold Story of Agent A12 and the Solving of the Holocaust Code Sunday, November 10 | 7:00 PM Dive into the riveting and meticulously researched true story of Agent A12, a master codebreaker whose unparalleled skills played a pivotal role in uncovering the horrific realities of the Holocaust. […]

2024 Book Festival: How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer

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

FILM  How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer Monday, November 11 | 7:30 PM Norman Mailer: a name synonymous with controversy, ego and genius. Existing in the public eye for six decades, Mailer had six marriages, nine children, 11 best sellers and two Pulitzer Prizes. But did the public really know him? This comprehensive project […]

2024 Book Festival: Local Literati

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

LOCAL LITERATI  Featuring: Trisha Bernstein  The Tale of the Three Amigos Tuesday, November 12 | 7:30 PM Join us as we hear from Houston authors about their most recent writing endeavors followed by a book signing. We will feature keynote speaker Patricia Bernstein and her book, The Tale of the Three Amigos, about Houston’s group […]

2024 Book Festival: Teen Night: R. Derek Black

Holocaust Museum Houston 5401 Caroline St, Houston, TX, United States

TEEN NIGHT R. DEREK BLACK  The Klansman's Son: My Journey from White Nationalism to Antiracism: A Memoir Wednesday, November 13 | 7:00 PM   R. Derek Black is the son Don Black, who founded the Stormfront online community. His godfather is former Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard David Duke. In this fascinating memoir, R. Derek Black […]

2024 Book Festival: Lee Yaron

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

LEE YARON  10/7: 100 Human Stories Wednesday, November 13 | 7:30 PM In conversation with Dr. Marcy Laviage Lee Yaron examines the profound experiences of 100 people whose lives were forever changed by the attacks on October 7, 2023. Through intimate and evocative stories, Yaron captures the emotions, resilience and humanity of individuals navigating moments […]

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, […]

2024 Book Festival: R. Derek Black

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

R. DEREK BLACK  The Klansman's Son: My Journey from White Nationalism to Antiracism: A Memoir Thursday, November 14 | 7:30 PM In conversation with Dr. Michelle Fingeret R. Derek Black is the son Don Black, who founded the Stormfront online community. His godfather is former Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard David Duke. In this fascinating […]

Event Series Open Gym & Tot Shabbat

Open Gym & Tot Shabbat

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 Shabbat fun. 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: $6/child […]

Kids Nite Out

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

Get ready for an exciting Kids Nite Out!

2024 Book Festival: Larry Tye

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

CLOSING NIGHT  LARRY TYE  The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie Transformed America  Saturday, November 16 | 7:30 PM In conversation with Vincent Gardner This sweeping portrait from New York Times bestselling author Larry Tye delves into the fascinating lives of three jazz legends—Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Count Basie. Born within […]