Events

Vintage Cake Decorating

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

Step back in time and learn the art of classic cake decorating with expert pastry chef Stefanie Bishop. In this hands-on class, you’ll master vintage techniques like delicate piping, elegant borders, and charming floral designs—perfect for creating stunning cakes with timeless appeal. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced baker, this class offers the perfect blend […]

Event Series Rice Lecture Series

17th Annual Rice University Lecture Series: Adi Livny – Violence & Political Imagination

Herzstein Foundation Multipurpose Room

The 17th Annual Rice University Lecture Series Hebrew Culture Responding to Violence: Before and After October 7 Jewish and Hebrew culture has always reflected and responded to the turbulent and often violent history of the Jewish people, from ancient persecutions to modern conflicts. In recent years, violence has once again profoundly shaped Jewish life and […]

Cooking for Health: Roasted Cauliflower Tacos & Berry Power Smoothies

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

Join nutritionist and chef Macy Diulus for a flavorful, health-focused class where you’ll learn to make delicious roasted cauliflower tacos packed with spices and crunch, paired with antioxidant-rich berry power smoothies. Perfect for those looking to eat well without sacrificing taste, this class is part of Macy’s Cooking for Health series that blends nutrition expertise […]

Jewish Book Festival: The Macaroons in Concert (Oliver Lapin Family Day Experience)

Merfish Teen Center 9000 S. Rice, Houston, TX

Oliver Lapin Family Day Experience Endowed in loving memory of Oliver Lapin by his family The Macaroons in Concert and Oh My Nosh!: What Shape is your Bagel: Gather up the kids for a music filled session with the Macaroons. Their fantastic harmonies and catchy songs like Billy Bagel and Hurry Up and Light the […]

Jewish Book Festival: Heart of a Stranger by Angela Buchdahl

Oshman Gymnasium @ the J 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX

Born in Seoul to a Korean Buddhist mother and a Jewish American father, Buchdahl was drawn to faith at a young age. The first Asian American ordained as a rabbi, she overcame negativity and her own self-doubt to make her way from Yale to rabbinical school to the pulpit of New York City’s Central Synagogue. […]

Jewish Book Festival: Local Literati

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

Get ready for an inspiring evening with Houston-based authors as they share the stories behind their latest works—followed by an engaging book signing you won’t want to miss! Local Literati featured authors include: Gerald Blumenthal, Laurie Bricker, Darlene P. Campos, Dottie Lee, Manizeh Mirza-Gruber, Shelley Nadel, Joy Preble, The Family Promecene and David Sandberg. Featuring […]

Jewish Book Festival: Twice by Mitch Albom

Oshman Gymnasium @ the J 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX

When a grieving man receives a mysterious phone call from his departed wife, he’s pulled into a haunting journey where love defies time, and second chances may come at a price. What if the ones you’ve lost weren’t truly gone? In this deeply emotional and thought-provoking novel, Mitch Albom—bestselling author of Tuesdays with Morrie and […]

2025 Book Festival Community Read

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

Counting Backwards By Jacqueline Friedland Wednesday, November 5 | 7:30 PM In conversation with Barbara Hachenburg Brounes, mediator specializing in civil cases and former trial attorney Told in two alternating narratives bound by a shocking parallel of issues such as reproductive rights and society's expectations of women, Counting Backwards is a compelling reminder that progress […]

Jewish Book Festival: As a Jew by Sarah Hurwitz

Oshman Gymnasium @ the J 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX

In this powerful and personal exploration, former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz—author of the critically acclaimed Here All Along—reclaims Jewish identity by confronting centuries of antisemitic myths and cultural erasure. With wit, humility and deep insight, she delves into ancient traditions, spiritual wisdom and the modern search for belonging. In an era of rising antisemitism, […]

Jewish Book Festival: A Teddy Bear for Emily by Nancy Churnin (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 Emily is bewildered when her mother starts to sew a stuffed bear—her mother has never made a bear before! Far away, President Theodore Roosevelt faces a surprising bear-related moment of his own! When their two stories unexpectedly come together, something […]