Events

Matkon Im Zikaron (Taste of Memories)

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

Taste of Memories is a unique initiative that works to commemorate fallen Israel Defense Forces soldiers and Israeli victims of terror, through cooking their favorite recipes and telling the stories of their lives.​ The centerpiece of this project is cooking sessions, during which participants gather to cook a favorite dish of a fallen soldier or […]

Event Series Act Out Presents: Oz

Act Out Presents: Oz

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

Reeling from her sister's death, Beth suddenly finds herself journeying through a world suspiciously resembling the film The Wizard of Oz. But with the yellow brick road sold to foreign investors after a financial meltdown, the Scarecrow reveling in his ignorant bliss, the Cowardly Lion acting like a paranoid sociopath, and the Tin Man embracing […]

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 […]

Hamsas, 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. Each child will have the opportunity to decorate a Hamsa to take home or gift as a gift! For kids ages 0-10 and their families The […]

Event Series Act Out Presents: Oz

Act Out Presents: Oz

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

Reeling from her sister's death, Beth suddenly finds herself journeying through a world suspiciously resembling the film The Wizard of Oz. But with the yellow brick road sold to foreign investors after a financial meltdown, the Scarecrow reveling in his ignorant bliss, the Cowardly Lion acting like a paranoid sociopath, and the Tin Man embracing […]

Yom Ha’Atzmaut: Sunset in Tel Aviv

Merfish Teen Center 9000 S. Rice, Houston, TX

Mark your calendars for our Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration: Sunset in Tel Aviv! We will be celebrating at the Merfish from 4:30 PM - 7:00PM. Israel turns 76! Join us for an Israeli market, dancing and live concert! Family friendly activities will include crafts, games, face painting, gaga, photo booth and juice bar. Enjoy a sensory […]

Centerstage Presents: The Wizard of Oz

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

Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged […]

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, […]

Arts in the Afternoon: Rosanne Leipzig

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

As the overall population increases in age, understanding aging is more important than ever. Dr. Rosanne Leipzig, a geriatrics specialist offers this indispensable guide to the second half of life, describing what to expect physically, psychologically, functionally, and emotionally as you age. This practical narrative uses candor, humor, and empathy to provide you with knowledge […]

Centerstage Presents: The Wizard of Oz

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

Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged […]