Events

2024 Book Festival: Larry Tye

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

CLOSING NIGHT  LARRY TYE  The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie Transformed America  Saturday, November 16 | 7:30 PM In conversation with Vincent Gardner This sweeping portrait from New York Times bestselling author Larry Tye delves into the fascinating lives of three jazz legends—Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Count Basie. Born within […]

Member Registration for Classes & Programs

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November 18: Registration opens for members at 9:00 AM November 21: Registration opens for the public at 9:00 AM January 5-10: First week of classes May 11-16: Last week of classes

Mainstage Presents: Beetlejuice JR.

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

Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls […]

Public Registration for Classes & Programs

Online

November 18: Registration opens for members at 9:00 AM November 21: Registration opens for the public at 9:00 AM January 5-10: First week of classes May 11-16: Last week of classes

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, […]

NEXT STOP: ISRAEL – Israeli University College Fair

Merfish Teen Center 9000 S. Rice, Houston, TX

Meet representatives from the top-ten Israeli universities and gap year organizations. Discover valuable information on academic programs. Engage and explore pathways to studying in Israel. Ready for an adventure? Dive into Gap Year Programs to deepen your Jewish identity, earn college credit with Academic Gap Programs, or choose Classic Gap Year Experiences that combine volunteering […]

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 […]

Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating Class

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

Elevate your Thanksgiving celebrations with our exclusive cookie decorating class featuring Chef Velma from Food Network’s Christmas Cookie Challenge! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned decorator, this class welcomes all skill levels, offering adults and teens a fun way to craft four stunning cookies using seasonal designs and expert techniques. Don’t miss this chance […]

Thanksgiving Break Camp

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

Join your friends for Thanksgiving Break Camp!

Fall Family Challah Bake with Laykie

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

We are thankful for the opportunity to bake challah together as a family and community! Bring your family to the J for a Fall Family Challah Bake with Laykie from Laykie's Gourmet Cafe! Join us as Laykie guides you through making your own challah dough, teaches you how to braid it, and shows you unique […]