Events

Jewish Book Festival: Shira the Singing Puppy by Ilana Wieder (Oliver Lapin Family Day Experience)

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

Oliver Lapin Family Day Experience Endowed in loving memory of Oliver Lapin by his family Shira is no ordinary puppy—she was born with a song in her heart and a voice that can light up the world. From her very first howl, she dreams of sharing her music with others, even when some don’t believe […]

HC68 Chopped ft. Beejhy Barhany

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

Timeless Recipes for Modern Kitchens, from Ethiopia, Israel, Harlem, and Beyond: A Cookbook Challenge yourself to create unique dishes in a Chopped-style competition using ingredients inspired by Ethiopia and Israel. The competition will be judged by Beejhy Barhany author of the cookbook Gursha.  Let's get cooking! Houston Connect 68 (HC68) is a fun, safe community program […]

Jewish Book Festival: Let’s Call Her Barbie: A Novel by Renée Rosen

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

In conversation with Courtney Zubowski Haas, Emmy Award-winning freelance journalist In this dazzling blend of fact and fiction, Rosen unearths the untold story behind one of the world's most iconic dolls and the visionary woman who brought her to life. Set against the glittering backdrop of 1950s America, the novel follows Ruth Handler as she […]

Jewish Book Festival: Gursha by Beejhy Barhany

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

Timeless Recipes for Modern Kitchens, from Ethiopia, Israel, Harlem, and Beyond: A Cookbook Food brings people together – a concept this Ethiopian-born and Israeli-raised chef strongly believes. Featuring more than 100 recipes, stories, and traditions, Gursha, which loosely translates to “mouthful” or “the act of feeding one another,” reflects Barhany’s deep desire to celebrate Jewish […]

Jewish Book Festival: FILM: Diane Warren: Relentless

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

Documentary | Directed by Bess Kargman | 2024 | USA | English | 91 minutes Diane Warren: Relentless is an intimate and inspiring portrait of the legendary songwriter behind chart-topping hits for icons like Cher, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Celine Dione, Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, and Aerosmith. From humble beginnings to 15 Oscar nominations, […]

Jewish Book Festival: Melting Point by Rachel Cockerell

Congregation Or Ami 3443 Wilcrest Dr, Houston, TX

In 1907, a ship packed with 10,000 Russian Jews set sail for Texas, led by the author’s great grandfather. These rebel Zionists were seeking security beyond Palestine, desperate to start a new life. In this innovative family memoir, Cockerell weaves together primary sources—letters, diary entries, interviews and articles—to bring long-silent voices to life in a […]

Jewish Book Festival: Melting Point by Rachel Cockerell

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

In 1907, a ship packed with 10,000 Russian Jews set sail for Texas, led by the author’s great grandfather. These rebel Zionists were seeking security beyond Palestine, desperate to start a new life. In this innovative family memoir, Cockerell weaves together primary sources—letters, diary entries, interviews and articles—to bring long-silent voices to life in a […]

Jewish Book Festival: Exploring Global Jewish Cuisines: A Conversation with Beejhy Barhany & Margaret Boyle

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

In conversation with Mark A. Goldberg, Associate Professor of History at the University of Houston Beejhy Barhany Gursha: Timeless Recipes for Modern Kitchens, from Ethiopia, Israel, Harlem, and Beyond: A Cookbook  Born in Ethiopia and raised in Israel before moving to New York, chef Barhany’s cookbook celebrates Jewish diversity. From traditional recipes like doro wot […]

Jewish Book Festival: Six Days in Bombay by Alka Joshi

Merfish Teen Center 9000 S. Rice, Houston, TX

Book Lovers Lunch When renowned painter Mira Novak dies mysteriously after a miscarriage in Bombay, her nurse Sona—entranced by Mira’s glamorous past—suddenly finds herself under suspicion. Left with four paintings and a cryptic note, Sona embarks on a journey across pre-war Europe to clear her name and uncover the truth. As she retraces Mira’s life, […]