Events

Hanukkah Lighting

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

Join us as we light the menorah in the lobby of the Samuels Family Community Pavilion! This will take place each night at 5:15 PM. First Night | December 7 - Light the first candle with The Goldberg Family who is visiting Houston from Israel. Second Night | December 8 - Candle lighting Fifth Night […]

Hanukkah, 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. Celebrate the festival of lights with a candle lighting, dreidel spinning, delicious Hanukkah gelt and a special Hanukkah-themed craft. The indoor playscape will be open for […]

Teen Global Havdalah

Merfish Teen Center 9000 S. Rice, Houston, TX

On December 9, join the entire Houston Jewish Teen Community for an evening of delicious Israeli food, a teen-led Havdalah service, Israel panel, live music, and more! This event is free, but RSVP is required. Global Havdalah is hosted by the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston's Teen Engagement Network.

Event Series Grandparent & Grandchild Hanukkah Class

Grandparent & Grandchild Hanukkah Class

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

Join our festive grandparent and grandchild Hanukkah cooking class, a great way to make special memories during the holidays! Create delicious latkes and Sufganiyot with Chef Al's hands-on culinary taught cooking class.  Have fun preparing potato pancakes and making jelly-filled pillowy donuts eaten around the world during the miracle of Hanukkah.  Strengthen bonds, share the […]

Hanukkah Family Dinner

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

Spend Hanukkah Monday with the whole Mispacha (family)! Let us fry up the latkes and sufganyot (donuts) for you on this fifth night of Hanukkah, while you enjoy spending time with your family and others.   Menu includes: Pasta with red sauce Hotdogs Latkes and applesauce Veggies & Dips Sufganyot (Donuts) for dessert!   Join […]

Toddler Tales: Story & Play Time

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

Join your friends for Toddler Tales: Story & Play Time! 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 and crafts that relate to the book of the week. Cost: FREE and open to the public Space […]

Challah Club: Spicy Speculoos or Mexican Hot Chocolate

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

Join the "Challah Fairy" Hilary Kamin for a holiday-themed experience! Learn to bake delightful challah with unique braids and seasonal flavor, perfect for celebrating the holiday season. Skill level: This class is open to all skill levels. You will work with other students in groups of 2-4. Class includes: Class includes a challah to take […]

Act Out Presents: Sally Cotter and the Censored Stone

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

A thrilling parody of the Harry Potter series. Performed by elementary school students in our Act Out program. Full performance dates/times are: - Saturday, December 16, 7:00 PM - Sunday, December 17, 1:00 PM

Centerstage Presents: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

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

The irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son. Performed by two casts of elementary school students in our Centerstage program. Full performance dates/times are: - Sunday, December 17, 3:30 PM (Cast A) - Sunday, December 17, 6:00 PM (Cast B) - Monday, December 18, 6:00 PM (Cast A) - […]

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center – Blood Drive

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

Join Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center for a blood drive at our campus. This will take place inside the Samuels Family Community Pavilion in room 202A. Sign up here!