Events

Book Festival Opening Night: Martin Fletcher

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

Join us for opening night of the Ann and Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book & Arts Festival featuring Martin Fletcher and his book Teachers: The Ones I Can’t Forget. Throughout his legendary career as an NBC News foreign correspondent and bureau chief, Martin Fletcher was often tasked with encountering people on the worst days of their […]

Book Festival: Local Literati

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

Join us as we hear from Houston authors and inquire about their most recent writing endeavors, followed by a book signing. We will feature keynote speaker Alex Lazar and his book, Lessons from the Covid War: An Investigative Report, in conversation with Dr. Stacey Rose, Associate Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases at Baylor College […]

Children’s Art Workshop: Crazy Cacti!

Art Studio @ the J 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX

This art workshop highlights one of the most popular plants around today, the cactus! Young artists will use cardboard, paint, and recycled goodies to create a cheerful and sturdy 3D cactus! K-Grade 2 This is a drop-off class.

Book Festival: Marilyn Hassid Emerging Novelist

Herzstein Foundation Multipurpose Room

Join us in discussing David Biespiel's A Self-Portrait in the Year of High Commission of Love in conversation with Marilyn Hassid. Growing up in Houston, author David Biespiel was a fixture at the JCC. He returns to Book Festival with his debut novel, set in 1980s Houston.  It focuses on two friends, a charmed teen […]

Book Festival: Oren Kessler and Uri Kaufman

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

Join us for a thought-provoking program to discuss important moments in Israel’s 75-year history that have shaped the country and the Middle East. The evening will feature author Oren Kessler and his book Palestine 1936: The Great Revolt and the Roots of the Middle East Conflict and author Uri Kaufman and his book Eighteen Days […]

Toddler Tales: Sha’at Sipur

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

For kids ages 0-5 and their families. Join your friends for Sha'at Sipur: A Hebrew Story & Play Time in the J's indoor playscape! Hear a children's story read in Hebrew and stay and play! These fun monthly story times will feature Hebrew-speaking guest readers from the Houston Jewish community. This event is FREE and […]

Book Festival: Oren Kessler and Uri Kaufman

Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism 801 Bering Drive, Houston, TX, United States

Join us for a thought-provoking program to discuss important moments in Israel’s 75-year history that have shaped the country and the Middle East. The evening will feature author Oren Kessler and his book Palestine 1936: The Great Revolt and the Roots of the Middle East Conflict and author Uri Kaufman and his book Eighteen Days […]

Book Festival: Community Read

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

Announcing the Community Read for the Ann and Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book & Arts Festival! Community Read is a book club for the entire community. We invite book clubs and individual readers to unite in a shared literary experience. Brianna Labuskes, The Librarian of Burned Books Monday, November 6 6:15 PM Dinner | 7:30 PM […]

Bridge for Beginners

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

Join us for our NEW adults 60+ bridge for beginners class! This will take place in the senior lounge.

Book Festival: Richard Hurowitz

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

Join us for an in-depth conversation about Richard Hurowitz's In the Garden of the Righteous: The Heroes Who Risked Their Lives to Save Jews During the Holocaust in conversation with David Bell, former Chair of the Holocaust Museum Houston. A deep dive into the lives of ten heroic individuals, none of them Jewish, who repeatedly risked […]