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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for our NEW adults 60+ bridge for beginners class! This will take place in the senior lounge.
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 […]
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 collaboration with the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston’s Kehillah High, J Teens, BBYO and Helfman Religious School of Congregation Emanu El. A deep dive into the lives of […]
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Tuesday Open from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm
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