Events

HJFF: Best of the Fest

Were you not able to make it in person for some of our films? Purchase the Best of the Fest pass to see America, Barren and Love & Mazel Tov virtually. The films will be available to watch from March 31 to April 2nd and will be sent as a direct link. $33 Member | $41 Public

School Days Out Camp

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

When school is out, the J is in! We can’t wait to show children in grades kindergarten through 5th what the buzz is about at the new Samuels Family Community Pavilion. Experience our beloved J Camp rooms with counselor-led activities, camp crafts and board games plus tons of fun in the arts studio, gymnastics center, […]

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 gymnastics center, followed by music and services at 11:30 AM. RSVPs are required and spaces are limited.

Spring Family Challah Bake

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

Bring your family to the J and create a beautiful challah for your Shabbat table with a Spring Family Challah Bake with Laykie from Laykie's Gourmet Cafe at the J. Laykie will guide us through the steps to create the challah dough, teach us how to braid the dough, and top it off with toppings. […]

Handstands & Havdalah

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

Close out the end of Shabbat and welcome a new week with HANDSTANDS & HAVDALAH! Run, stretch and tumble in the gymnastics center followed by a musical havdalah program. The indoor playscape will be open for children 5 and under only to play in during the event.

J-Serve

Merfish Teen Center 9000 S. Rice, Houston, TX

Join 200+ Jewish teens from around Houston to participate in a day of service!

Big Dreams Selfie!

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

Children's Art Workshops at the J are a great way to pop in, learn a new skill, and leave with a beautiful project! Come with old friends or make new ones when you arrive! Starting with an exciting image transfer technique, your young artists will print a self portrait on canvas and embellish it with […]

Arts in the Afternoon presents Golden Girls Tappers Plus One

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

The Golden Girl Tappers began tap dancing together in 1999 under the direction of Marjorie Swiss. Although many of the original dancers are no longer performing, there are still several originals. At the time Michael Richker joined which has been several years ago, the ensemble pivoted and renamed their group The Golden Girls Plus One […]

Humans of Tel Aviv

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

Humans of Tel Aviv will be on display in the Zinn Family Art Gallery / Boardroom. Stop by to take a look! Humans of Tel Aviv is an ongoing documentary photo series of, as the title suggests, the humans of Tel Aviv. The population of Tel Aviv includes religious Jews, Muslims and Christians alongside the […]

The Great Afikomen Hunt

Ware Park 800 Jaquet Dr., Houston, TX

The Seder isn’t over until the afikomen is found and eaten! Help us find all the hidden afikomen in Ware Park and win a prize! As a fun, Passover-friendly snack, children will decorate their own afikomen, too! Stay and play at the park while celebrating Passover with friends. For kids ages 0-10 and their families.