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Bunny & Leo Horvitz Scholar-In-Residence Program
Bunny & Leo Horvitz Scholar-In-Residence Program
Dr. Leo Horvitz’s commitment to the Jewish community is legendary. The Scholar-in-Residence Program was originally established in 1989 by his wife, Bunny, to honor the memory of Dr. Horvitz who served the Jewish community of Houston in many capacities. In 1995, to honor the blessed memory of Bunny Horvitz, the program was renamed the Bunny […]
Our New J Dedication Event
Our New J Dedication Event
Join us for an official ribbon cutting ceremony of the brand-new Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Center of Houston campus. Our partners, donors, dignitaries, staff and building design team will pay tribute to the success of the $50M renovation. An open house event will take place immediately following the dedication ceremony with special activities for the whole […]
Artist Talk & Opening Reception
Artist Talk & Opening Reception
Join us for the opening reception and artist talk. Though its origin as a Jewish folk craft is unknown, paper-cutting became widely popular among Jewish communities in Europe in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Traditionally paper-cuts have been made into mizrach signs, ketubot, and ephermeral décor for Purim. Contemporary artist Anna Kronick’s fresh […]
Toddler Tales: Story & Playtime
Toddler Tales: Story & Playtime
Join your friends for Toddler Tales: Story & Play Time in the J’s indoor play space! Hear a children’s story and stay and play in the J’s indoor play space. These fun weekly story times will feature guest readers from the Houston Jewish Community and crafts that relate to the book of the week. Toddler […]
Tot Shabbat & Open Gym
Tot Shabbat & Open Gym
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.
Hamantaschen, Handstands & Havdalah
Hamantaschen, Handstands & Havdalah
There’s a problem with Purim! The Purim play is about to start, but the megillah is missing! Without the scroll that recounts the Purim story, how can the show go on? Never fear: three determined hamantaschen—DETECTIVES! Right. Three determined DETECTIVES are on the case. With the help of a mysterious stranger and a few disguises, […]