Events

School Days Out: Taste of Israel

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

Campers will celebrate Israel’s 75th birthday by preparing popular food enjoyed by kids in Israel. Campers will swim in the afternoon. Menu: Corn schnitzel Israeli salad Hummus with pita Kadorei shokolad (chocolate balls)

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.

Photograph 51

Joe Frank Theatre @ the J 5601 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, United States

Written by Anna Ziegler | Directed by Jennifer Decker A humorous and moving portrait of Rosalind Franklin, one of the great female scientists of the twentieth century, and her fervid drive to map the contours of the DNA molecule. A chorus of scientists relives the chase, revealing the unsung achievements of this trail-blazing, fiercely independent […]

Photograph 51

Joe Frank Theatre @ the J 5601 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, United States

Written by Anna Ziegler | Directed by Jennifer Decker A humorous and moving portrait of Rosalind Franklin, one of the great female scientists of the twentieth century, and her fervid drive to map the contours of the DNA molecule. A chorus of scientists relives the chase, revealing the unsung achievements of this trail-blazing, fiercely independent […]

J Mainstage Presents: Urinetown

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

In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage has forced all citizens to use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. A hilarious sendup of greed, love, revolution (and musicals!), in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. This […]

Crazy for Collage: Landscapes of Israel Edition

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

In this two-hour workshop, young artists will create a layered image of Jerusalem's building-speckled hills using a variety of colorful and textural papers. Participants will learn how simple shapes can be combined to create exciting recognizable images! This workshop is for artists ages 6-10 years in celebration of Yom Ha'atzmaut and free for members.

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 […]

Lunch in Tel Aviv

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

Celebrate Yom Ha'Atzmaut, Israel's Independence Day, in the culinary studio with a hands-on class with Chef Yotam Dolev from Hamsa! Menu: Homemade falafel with tahini Pita Israeli salad Born in New York, Yotam’s family moved back to Israel when he was four years old. He grew up in Modi’in, a town right outside of Jerusalem. […]

Yom Ha’atzmaut: Celebrating Israel’s 75th Birthday

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

Bring your family to the J to celebrate Israel’s 75th birthday through the lens of art, photography, music, sports and culinary. To mark this special birthday, there will be double the fun with two celebrations for the community to enjoy on April 26 and April 30. Celebration highlights include: Visit the Cramer-Jacobs Family Culinary Studio […]

Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy: Israel at 75

Rice University 6100 Main St., Houston, TX

Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy presents Israel at 75, a conference where diplomats, subject-matter experts, policymakers and stakeholders will assemble to analyze the binational relationship between the United States and Israel, address the role of the United States in Middle East foreign policy, and explore the challenges and opportunities Israel faces internally and […]