Events

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 […]

Event Series Talking about Israel

Talking about Israel

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

Join the J's Shlicha Shir Benjamin and her husband Aviv for a weekly roundtable conversation on topics related to Israel. Every week, we will explore a new topic related to Israeli society, culture, news and more. We will share our personal perspectives as Israeli Shlihim and create a learning atmosphere together. Everyone is welcome! Whether […]

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, […]