Events

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, […]

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: Becoming Caitlin Clark by Howard Megdal

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

Becoming Caitlin Clark: The Unknown Origin Story of a Modern Basketball Superstar Howard Megdal takes readers behind the scenes to reveal the little-known origins of a modern basketball superstar. From her early passion and fierce determination to the challenges that shaped her rise, this compelling narrative captures the making of a game-changing athlete. Megdal, a […]

Cooking for Health: Cowboy Caviar Tacos, Pumpkin Muffins & Almond Flour Cookies

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

Join nutritionist and chef Macy Diulus for a delicious, diabetes-friendly cooking class focused on blood sugar balance. You’ll learn to make fiber-rich cowboy caviar tacos, low-sugar pumpkin muffins and almond flour cookies—all designed to satisfy your cravings while supporting stable energy and better health. As part of her Cooking for Health series, Macy combines her […]

Jewish Book Festival: Raising Resilience by Tovah Klein

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

Raising Resilience: How to Help Our Children Thrive in Times of Uncertainty  In conversation with Melissa Goldberg Mintz, author and clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of trauma Rooted in more than 30 years of experience, this compassionate guide offers invaluable insights for nurturing emotional resilience in children. Blending expert research, heartfelt wisdom, and timeless […]

Jewish Book Festival: The Prosecutor by Jack Fairweather

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

The Prosecutor: One Man’s Battle to Bring Nazis to Justice In his well-researched, deeply fascinating book, this best-selling author draws on unpublished family papers, newly declassified German records, and exclusive interviews to bring the incredible true story of Fritz Bauer to life. A gay, Jewish judge from Stuttgart, Bauer survived the Nazis and was resolved […]