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 […]

Meet and Greet: New Director of Aquatics

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

Join us in welcoming James Browning to the J as the new Aquatics Director! Enjoy lite bites while meeting James, asking questions, and learning about exciting plans for our aquatic programs. Stop by the pool deck to meet James on: Monday, October 27 at 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM or Wednesday, October 29 at 4:30 […]

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 […]

Open Gym & Tot Shabbat

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

For kids ages 0-5 and their families Celebrate Shabbat with your friends and family with open gym in the gymnastics center followed by musical services. Open gym will begin at 10:00 AM in the gymnastics center, followed by music and services at 11:00 AM in the atrium of the Samuels Family Community Pavilion. RSVPs are […]

Youth Theatre: Miscast Cabaret

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

A one-night-only musical showcase featuring current and former J Theatre students performing songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast. The roles are flipped, the songs are unexpected and the talent is undeniable! Funds raised from this event go towards our J Theatre programs and the Junior Theatre Festival Troupe. Support the […]

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 […]