Events

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 […]

Join us as we hear from Fred Guttenberg, one of the authors of American Carnage: Shattering the Myths that Fuel Gun Violence, in collaboration with the Center for the Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality at Rice University as part of their Gray/Wawro lecture series. Fred Guttenberg is an activist, author and dad. He was […]

Discover the joy of baking with our Milk Bar Dupe cake class. Under expert guidance, create a stunning 3-layer naked cake, adorned with cake crumbs and luscious buttercream. Unveil the secrets of Milk Bar's signature style and delight in crafting this mouthwatering masterpiece. A sweet adventure awaits! Skill level: This class is open to all […]

Exclusive for Young Adults Ages 22 to 45 Join us for a discussion of Scott Simon's Scare Your Soul: 7 Powerful Principles to Harness Fear and Lead Your Most Courageous Life presented with the Jerome Robinson Young Adult Division of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston Fear and uncertainty can often cause us to freeze, […]

School’s out, so let’s have some fun at the J! Kindergarten through 5th graders will stay active with counselor-led activities, camp crafts and board games plus tons of fun in the art studio, gymnastics center and aquatics complex. Camp hours are 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM and PM Care is available from 3:30 PM - […]

Wear your brightest neon and enjoy non-stop fun with a nerf battle and other games! Activities will also include a neon art project, crafts and board games for those who prefer to hang with friends, new and old. This ultimate game night will also include pizza, a fun snack and more!

Challenge yourself to create unique dishes in a Chopped-style competition using traditional Jewish ingredients. The competition will be judged by Ben Nadler, author of The Jewish Deli: An Illustrated Guide to the Chosen Food. Let's get cooking!

Powerful women have always had a place in history. Join us for an intimate evening with two authors, Debby Applegate and Christopher Gorham, to learn how feminine trailblazers, subjects of their biographical books, made an imprint. Madam: The Biography of Polly Adler, Icon of the Jazz Age (Debby Applegate) How did a “nice Jewish girl” […]