Events

Babies & Biceps

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

Come ready to sweat and work to a kid-friendly playlist. All levels welcome in this 45-minute low impact class! No equipment necessary. Workout will incorporate your baby, if they are not mobile, allowing some special bonding time while you work! Mix of yoga, pilates, cardio and strength. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to wear their […]

An Israeli Lunch

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

Take a journey through the sights, sounds and smells of Israeli cooking. We will make a classic Israeli lunch. Menu: Four different types of Shakshouka: white, green, Tunisian and classic Baked feta with olives Tahini Pita bread Israeli wine Instructor: Shoshi Bassan Shoshi Bassan has been cooking for as long as she can remember. She […]

Pre-Summer Ceramics Workshop: Clay as Canvas

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

Join us in the JCC ceramics studio this May for pre-summer workshops! These workshops are a great way to learn more about a specific technique, get to know a new and knowledgeable instructor and leave with a beautiful project. In this intermediate/advanced ceramics workshop, students will explore the potential of the ceramic form as a […]

Annual Meeting

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

The Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston will commemorate 87 years of meaningful community programming, leadership and service at its annual meeting on Wednesday, May 10 at 7:00 PM at the brand-new, state-of-the-art J campus. In addition to the election of officers and new members to the board of trustees, the meeting will feature […]

Toddler Tales: Story & Playtime

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

Join your friends for Toddler Tales: Story & Play Time in the J’s indoor play space! Hear a children’s story and stay and play in the J’s indoor play space. These fun weekly story times will feature guest readers from the Houston Jewish Community and crafts that relate to the book of the week. Toddler […]

J Act Out Presents: The Last Night of Vaudeville

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

When a hard-working group of vaudeville performers learns that their theater is replacing their acts with motion pictures, they do what any down-and-out troupe would do in their situation: concoct a magic trick to make visiting silent film star Charlie Chaplin disappear on stage! Alternating between backstage antics and the final onstage performances of the […]

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.

Hearts, 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. Children will also have the opportunity to create artificial floral arrangements. The indoor playscape will be open for children ages 5 and under to play during […]

Mother’s Day Open House

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

This Mother's Day, treat Mom to a day of family fun at the J! Celebrate with crafting in the indoor playscape, a free parent/child swim class at 10:00 AM, lite bites and refreshments, and a Kids Play Day at the Tennis Center at 1:00 PM. Plus, guided tours of Our New J every 30 minutes!

J Act Out Presents: The Last Night of Vaudeville

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

When a hard-working group of vaudeville performers learns that their theater is replacing their acts with motion pictures, they do what any down-and-out troupe would do in their situation: concoct a magic trick to make visiting silent film star Charlie Chaplin disappear on stage! Alternating between backstage antics and the final onstage performances of the […]