Events

Mass Media Madness: The Grim Realities of Social Media

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

The area of media, particularly social media, is an incredibly vast and multifaceted landscape. In the upcoming presentations, we will delve into these diverse platforms and examine both the advantages and challenges they bring. Featuring Jenny Gustafson

Pizza in the Hut: Family Sukkot Dinner

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

Be our guest in the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC sukkah! Help us fulfill the mitzvah of welcoming guests and eating a meal in the sukkah. Join us for Sukkot blessings, prayers and dinner in the sukkah. You will have the opportunity to shake the lulav and etrog, too! Families are welcome to bring their own dinner […]

Box Out Breast Cancer

Herzstein Foundation Multipurpose Room

Box Out Breast Cancer: Breast Health Myths and Facts with Radiologist Angelica Robinson followed by Boxing Class with Instructor Dena Dr. Robinson is a board-certified radiologist and Director of the University of Texas Medical Branch Breast Imaging Section. Dr. Robinson specializes in the early detection of breast cancer, and she will address some commonly asked […]

Mass Media Madness: Investigative Media: Exposing Injustice, Fraud and Abuse of Power

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

The area of media, particularly social media, is an incredibly vast and multifaceted landscape. In the upcoming presentations, we will delve into these diverse platforms and examine both the advantages and challenges they bring. Featuring Wayne Dolcefino

2024 Book Festival: Maya Arad

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

COMMUNITY READ  MARILYN HASSID EMERGING AUTHOR  MAYA ARAD  The Hebrew Teacher: Three Novellas  Tuesday, October 29 Reception: 6:30 PM | Author Event: 7:30 PM Hebrew Q&A with Maya: 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM In conversation with Ofra Amihay Community Read is a book club for the entire community. We invite book clubs and individual readers […]

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, […]

Event Series Open Gym & Tot Shabbat

Open Gym & Tot Shabbat

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 Shabbat fun. 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: $6/child […]

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. For kids ages 0-10 and their families RSVPs are required and spaces are limited. Please RSVP PER CHILD. Cost is $6 per child (includes fees).

2024 Book Festival: Oliver Lapin Family Day

Merfish Teen Center 9000 S. Rice, Houston, TX

OLIVER LAPIN FAMILY DAY Endowed in loving memory of Oliver Lapin by his family Sunday, November 3 | 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM RYAN LAVARNWAY, LORI DUBBIN & SARA ACKERMAN This Oliver Lapin Family Day, join our featured authors at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM as we explore a collection of stories that teaches children […]

2024 Book Festival: Micah Siva

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

MICAH SIVA Nosh: Plant Forward Recipes Celebrating Modern Jewish Cuisine Sunday, November 3 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Hands-On Class Dietitian, food expert and culinary influencer Micah Siva invites readers of her new book to savor a vibrant collection of plant-forward dishes that reimagine Jewish culinary traditions. From hearty mains to inventive sides […]