2025 Houston Jewish Film Festival
Tickets now on sale! New promising, entertaining and exceptional award-winning films are featured this year, bringing Jewish lives and stories to the big screen. With venues across town, the Festival, […]
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The Great Chametz Hunt
The Great Chametz Hunt
Grab your feathers, candles and spoons—it is time for a chametz search! It is customary to prepare for Passover by hiding chametz (bread products) around your house and then searching […]
Yes, Chef: Pickling 101
Yes, Chef: Pickling 101
Discover the art of pickling and add a burst of flavor to your favorite dishes with our special "Crossing Delancey"-inspired pickling class! Led by Chef Emily Hersh, a culinary expert […]
Houston Jewish Film Festival: Golda’s War Diaries
Houston Jewish Film Festival: Golda’s War Diaries
Documentary | Directed by Yariv Mozer | 2023 | Israel | Hebrew with English subtitles | 73 minutes | Kaplan Theatre Archives from the Yom Kippur War, recently declassified after […]
Houston Jewish Film Festival: An Evening of Shorts
Houston Jewish Film Festival: An Evening of Shorts
Director Julia Elihu in attendance Girl No. 60427 Drama | Directed by Shulamit Lifshitz | 2022 | Israel | Hebrew with English subtitles | 22 minutes Tel Aviv, 1998. Reut […]
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School’s Out Camp
School’s Out Camp
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 […]
Houston Jewish Film Festival: Family Film: An American Tail
Houston Jewish Film Festival: Family Film: An American Tail
Animation | Directed by Don Bluth | 1986 | USA | English | 80 minutes | At the J Steven Spielberg’s Academy Award-nominated 1986 animated feature tells the story of […]
Houston Jewish Film Festival: Classic Film Night: Crossing Delancey
Houston Jewish Film Festival: Classic Film Night: Crossing Delancey
Comedy, Romance | Directed by Joan Micklin Silver | 1988 | USA | English | 97 minutes | Kaplan Theatre In this delightful, nostalgic romantic comedy, Izzy Grossman (Amy Irving) […]
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Houston Jewish Film Festival: October H8te
Houston Jewish Film Festival: October H8te
Documentary | Directed by Wendy Sachs | 2024 | USA | English | 100 minutes | Kaplan Theatre Documentary subject, Tessa Veksler in attendance Emmy Award winner Wendy Sachs […]
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Houston Jewish Film Festival: October H8te
Houston Jewish Film Festival: October H8te
Documentary | Directed by Wendy Sachs | 2024 | USA | English | 100 minutes | Kaplan Theatre Documentary subject, Tessa Veksler in attendance Emmy Award winner Wendy Sachs […]
Houston Jewish Film Festival: Here Lived
Houston Jewish Film Festival: Here Lived
Documentary | Directed by Jane Wells | 2024 | USA | English | 79 minutes | Holocaust Museum Houston In 1992, German conceptual artist Gunter Demnig created the first Stolpersteine—a […]
Houston Jewish Film Festival: Teen Night: October H8te
Houston Jewish Film Festival: Teen Night: October H8te
Exclusive for teens grades 8-12 Documentary | Directed by Wendy Sachs | 2024 | USA | English | 100 minutes | Kaplan Theatre Documentary Film Subject Tessa Veksler in […]
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Houston Jewish Film Festival: Kidnapped: The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara
Houston Jewish Film Festival: Kidnapped: The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara
Drama | Directed by Marco Bellocchio | 2024 | Italy, France, Germany | Italian, Hebrew with English subtitles | 134 minutes | Kaplan Theatre Italian filmmaker Marco Bellocchio delves into […]
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Open Gym & Tot Shabbat
Open Gym & Tot Shabbat
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 […]
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Houston Jewish Film Festival: Closing Night: All About the Levkoviches
Houston Jewish Film Festival: Closing Night: All About the Levkoviches
Drama | Directed by Ádám Breier | 2024 | Hungary | Hungarian with English subtitles | 85 minutes | Kaplan Theatre Set in contemporary Budapest, Ádám Breier’s charming, bittersweet dramedy […]
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J-Serve 2025
J-Serve 2025
Every year, Jewish teens around the world join each other throughout the spring to make their community and the world a better place. On Sunday, April 6, be part of […]
Matzah & Magic
Matzah & Magic
Get ready for a fun-filled and creative Passover experience like never before! "Matzah & Magic" brings the mystery of magic, creativity, and hands-on fun to bring the Passover story to […]
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Not Your Bubbe’s Table: A Modern Passover Plate
Not Your Bubbe’s Table: A Modern Passover Plate
Join Chef Emily Hersh for a contemporary take on Passover classics! In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to elevate traditional flavors with modern techniques, creating a fresh and vibrant […]
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Understanding Emotional Intelligence and the Impact on Life and Relationships
Understanding Emotional Intelligence and the Impact on Life and Relationships
Presented by Wayne Dorris, Ph.D Emotional Intelligence is not a term many are familiar with. Join in on this discussion about Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and how people who are emotionally […]
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Communicate with Confidence: Crafting Clear and Consistent Connections
Communicate with Confidence: Crafting Clear and Consistent Connections
Presented with Michelle Tucker Renfrow MA, LPC-S, ART, Play-Therapy Trained Do you ever wonder why you are misunderstood and why you have difficulty making people get what you are trying […]
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I Can’t Believe It’s Meatless: Smash Burgers
I Can’t Believe It’s Meatless: Smash Burgers
Get ready to flip the script on burgers! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make juicy, flavorful smash burgers—completely meatless. Discover the secrets to crafting the perfect plant-based […]
Mainstage Presents: Mean Girls
Mainstage Presents: Mean Girls
Watch as Cady Heron steps into the chaotic jungle of North Shore High, ruled by the legendary Plastics. As she navigates the treacherous terrain of teen queen bees and burn […]
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Open Gym & Tot Shabbat
Open Gym & Tot Shabbat
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 […]
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Handstands & Havdalah
Handstands & Havdalah
Close out the end of Shabbat and welcome a new week with Handstands & Havdalah! Run, stretch and tumble in the gymnastics center followed by a musical havdalah program. For […]
HC68: Pool Party
HC68: Pool Party
It's a pool party! Summer is almost here and HC68 invites you to make a splash at the JCC recreational pool. Swim with friends, relax in the shade, and enjoy […]
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Yes, Chef: Sauces
Yes, Chef: Sauces
Elevate your home meals with professional cooking techniques that bring restaurant-quality dishes to your kitchen! In this hands-on class, you'll dive into the art of sauce-making, learning how to create […]
Mainstage Presents: Mean Girls
Mainstage Presents: Mean Girls
Watch as Cady Heron steps into the chaotic jungle of North Shore High, ruled by the legendary Plastics. As she navigates the treacherous terrain of teen queen bees and burn […]
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35th Annual Golf Tournament
35th Annual Golf Tournament
The 35th Annual J Golf Tournament, chaired by Abe Goren, will take place at the BlackHorse Golf Club. The Tournament is played in a Florida shotgun scramble format for men […]
J-Teen Philanthropy Initiative 2025 Check Granting Ceremony
J-Teen Philanthropy Initiative 2025 Check Granting Ceremony
Come celebrate the accomplishments of the 2024-2025 J-Teen Philanthropy Initiative as they award grants to Houston area non-profit organizations who support healthcare services and mental health resources.
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Arts in the Afternoon in Partnership with Holocaust Museum Houston: Holocaust Sports Memorabilia
Arts in the Afternoon in Partnership with Holocaust Museum Houston: Holocaust Sports Memorabilia
Triumph of the Spirit exhibit features Jewish athletes before, during & after the Holocaust. Featuring reproductions of rare memorabilia from the collection of Neil Keller, this dynamic exhibit tells the […]
Yom Ha’atzmaut: Teen Celebration
Yom Ha’atzmaut: Teen Celebration
Come celebrate Israel’s 77th Independence Day at a fun and festive teen party! We’re throwing an unforgettable Yom Ha'atzmaut celebration filled with Israeli music, dancing, games, and great vibes. Enjoy […]
Second Stage Presents: Mean Girls JR
Second Stage Presents: Mean Girls JR
Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this […]
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Yom Ha’atzmaut: Journey Across the Israel Nation Trail
Yom Ha’atzmaut: Journey Across the Israel Nation Trail
Join us and celebrate 77 years of Israel! Journey across the Israel nation trail! Experience Israel's diverse landscapes without leaving Houston! From the snowy mountains to the sunny Mediterranean shores, […]
Second Stage Presents: Mean Girls JR
Second Stage Presents: Mean Girls JR
Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this […]
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School’s Out Camp
School’s Out Camp
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 […]
Open Gym & Tot Shabbat
Open Gym & Tot Shabbat
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 […]
