Events

This Mother's Day, treat Mom to a day of family fun at the J! Celebrate with crafting in the indoor playscape, a free parent/child swim class at 10:00 AM, lite bites and refreshments, and a Kids Play Day at the Tennis Center at 1:00 PM. Plus, guided tours of Our New J every 30 minutes!

When a hard-working group of vaudeville performers learns that their theater is replacing their acts with motion pictures, they do what any down-and-out troupe would do in their situation: concoct a magic trick to make visiting silent film star Charlie Chaplin disappear on stage! Alternating between backstage antics and the final onstage performances of the […]

Join us in the JCC ceramics studio this May for pre-summer workshops! These workshops are a great way to learn more about a specific technique, get to know a new and knowledgeable instructor and leave with a beautiful project. This intermediate/advanced ceramics workshop focuses on creating functional and/or sculptural forms using slab construction! In each […]

Join us in the JCC ceramics studio this May for pre-summer workshops! These workshops are a great way to learn more about a specific technique, get to know a new and knowledgeable instructor and leave with a beautiful project. In this intermediate/advanced ceramics workshop, students will explore the potential of the ceramic form as a […]

Join us in the JCC ceramics studio this May for pre-summer workshops! These workshops are a great way to learn more about a specific technique, get to know a new and knowledgeable instructor and leave with a beautiful project. In this ceramics workshop for all levels, you will be guided through the process of making […]

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning […]

Take a journey through the sights, sounds and smells of Israeli cooking. We will make a classic Israeli dinner. Menu: Moroccan fish with a blend of spices and vegetables Herb, tomato and feta salad Challah bread Israeli wine Instructor: Shoshi Bassan Shoshi Bassan has been cooking for as long as she can remember. She loves […]

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 […]

Torah study is back at the J! Beginning Thursday, May 18 at noon, and every Thursday thereafter, our Shlichim Shoshi and Harel Bassan will offer a discussion of the weekly Torah portion. They offer a unique perspective, as we learn with them—The Israeli Parsha! While we all read the same parsha, their perspective as Israelis […]

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning […]

A challah can be a work of art and is a Friday night staple in many Jewish homes. In this month's challah club, we will demonstrate the dough making process and learn how to make a savory stuffed challah with pesto and goat cheese. Instructor: Hilary Kamin Hilary Kamin is the Community Engagement Director at […]

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.

Jump in at the J for a Splish & Splash Shabbat Bash! Children 0-10 and their families are invited to enjoy our 0-4’ deep family recreational pool with gradient beach entry, spray features, jumping rock and SLIDE! Join the community in songs, prayers and optional dinner for purchase. Please note: Swimmers must pass a swim […]

Join us for an evening at the pool!

Join Top Chef alumni Sasha Grumman as she teaches you how to prepare a perfect dinner party in Italy. Coming from a large Sicilian family, Sasha will take you through some of the classic comfort dishes she grew up with from this historic Mediterranean island. Menu: Panzanella, heirloom tomato, watermelon, basil and pickled red onions […]