Events

Fall Prevention Workshop

Herzstein Foundation Multipurpose Room

Join for a a fall risk assessment and learn ways to increase your strength and balance to help prevent falls. The risk assessment will take place from 9:00AM-11:00AM, followed by an exercise class for seniors focused on fall prevention 12:00PM-1:00PM.This program is brought to the J by the PT in the community, an Foundation of […]

Understanding Emotional Intelligence and the Impact on Life and Relationships

Kehillah 5601 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, United States

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 intelligent communicate more effectively with others. People who possess certain characteristics are healthier, less depressed, more productive at work, and have better relationships. It is […]

Communicate with Confidence: Crafting Clear and Consistent Connections

Kehillah 5601 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, United States

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 to say? Do your attempts at humor end up offending rather than engendering laughter? Do you feel your words are received negatively when that was […]

Arts in the Afternoon in Partnership with Holocaust Museum Houston: Holocaust Sports Memorabilia

Herzstein Foundation Multipurpose Room

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 stories of the incredible resiliency and unshakable spirit of courageous Jewish athletes in the face of the atrocities of the Holocaust and the foundation established […]

Volunteer with Meals on Wheels

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

Help us bring groceries to homebound seniors in our Meals on Wheels program! We're looking for volunteer drivers to deliver groceries to clients on Sunday, September 7th. The grocery bags will be packed and ready for you to pick up at 10:15AM at the J. More details will be emailed to you once signed up.

Lifelong Learning Presents David Zimmermann: October 7, Its Aftermath and the Resulting Rise of Antisemitism

Herzstein Foundation Multipurpose Room

A Personal Perspective from an FBI Agent on the Ground Since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, communities worldwide have seen a rise in the extremist radicalization and experienced a surge in antisemitic rhetoric and violence. This presentation offers an in-depth overview of that global event told from the perspective of an […]

Lifelong Learning: From Sinatra to Swift

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

From Sinatra to Swift: A look at how music impacted cultural change and social expression from the 50s to the present Come enjoy this interactive and didactic presentation as we learn how the music business changed each decade. We will hear who were the consumers, how the technology changed, and how the cultural context influenced […]

Lifelong Learning: Exploring the Mind Through Music

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

Exploring the Mind Through Music Dr. Brandt will discuss hybrids of artistic performances and scientific experiments in which the performers wear wireless mobile brain-body imaging, with real- time visualization of the data - the first time this has ever been done.

Bus Trip: Nutcracker Market

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

Join us for the Biggest and Best Holiday Shopping Market - Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market. Explore more than 280 merchants featuring a unique selection of seasonal decor, gifts, gourmet treats, jewelry, fashion and more inside NRG Center November 13-16, 2025. We will depart from the J at 10:00 AM and return to the J by […]