Events

Film Fest: Midas Man

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

Midas Man tells the untold story of Brian Epstein, the gay Jewish visionary who discovered The Beatles and propelled them to global fame in the 1960s—at great personal cost—in this stylish, moving biopic starring Jacob Fortune-Lloyd (The Queen’s Gambit). Tickets will go on sale February 9 when the full lineup is announced.

Film Fest: UNraveling UNRWA

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

Winner of the Investigative Documentary Award at the Haifa International Film Festival, the documentary traces UNRWA's 75-year evolution, from its post-1948 origins as a temporary relief organization for Palestine refugees to its controversial role amidst the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Tickets will go on sale February 9 when the full lineup is announced.

Film Fest: Closing Night: The Ring

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

An Israeli drama by comedian and actor Adir Miller, The Ring follows a devout man who journeys to Budapest with his estranged daughter to find the gold ring that once saved his Holocaust-survivor mother—and may yet heal their fractured family. Tickets will go on sale February 9 when the full lineup is announced.

Event Series Free Your Shoulders Workshop

Free Your Shoulders Workshop

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

Reclaim space, strength and ease. This two-part workshop helps you release tension, improve mobility and build lasting shoulder strength. Learn why tightness and pain develop—and how small changes in posture and movement can prevent or heal common issues like rotator cuff or biceps tendon strain. You’ll refine everyday and athletic movements to protect your joints, […]

School’s Out Camp

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

A day off from school does not mean a day off from fun for your kids! The J has got you covered! Sign up your kids for a day filled with activities, fun and games! More details to follow soon.  

Teens in the Kitchen

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

Join us for Teens in the Kitchen, our brand-new cooking series for ages13-18. Whether you’re a total beginner or a confident home cook, these classes are designed just for teens to build skills, explore global cuisines and have fun in the kitchen with friends. Classes are open to everyone at a special reduced rate, making […]

HC68: Pool Party

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

It's a pool party! Summer is almost here and HC68 invites you to make a splash at the JCC recreational pool. Swim with friends, relax in the shade and enjoy Kona Ice. Grade 5 - it is your turn to experience HC68! This event is open to Grades 5 - 8. Houston Connect 68 (HC68) […]

Brunch After Dark

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

Join us for an evening brunch-inspired class with Chef Yotam Dolev, executive chef of Hamsa and Októ, and explore the vibrant flavors of shakshuka. You’ll make two delicious versions—a classic red shakshuka and a fresh, zesty green shakshuka—perfect for a colorful and flavorful dinner.

Culinary Workshop: Tahini Shortbread Cookies with Mint Tea

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

Join us for a sweet and relaxing evening with Chef Yotam Dolev, executive chef of Hamsa and Októ, and learn to create a delightful treat. You’ll bake tahini shortbread cookies and pair them with refreshing mint tea for the perfect cozy combination.

Jewish Book Festival: Arts In The Afternoon: Judith Viorst

Merfish Teen Center 9000 S. Rice, Houston, TX

Making the Best of What’s Left In this warm, witty reflection on aging, Judith Viorst—beloved author of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day—offers honest, humorous insights into life’s later years. Speaking directly to older adults and their families, she blends Jewish wisdom, resilience, and poignant storytelling to explore the joys and […]