Events

HJFF: The Conductor

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

Directed by Bernadette Wegenstein USA, 2021, 90 minutes Language English Genre Documentary Step into the heart of classical music, and the soul of one of its top artists, internationally renowned Marin Alsop — the world’s first female conductor. Born into a musical Jewish family, Alsop never relinquished her childhood dream of becoming a conductor inspired […]

Teen Tastes of the World

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

Teen chefs will get a glimpse of the world through food and learn how to make dishes from across the globe. Explore spices and ingredients from different countries, and travel the world through your senses! Instructor: Hannah Abney The Cramer-Jacobs Family Culinary Studio is our NEW hands-on culinary kitchen created to be a destination for […]

HJFF: An Afternoon of Shorts

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

Featuring film historian, Eric Goldman, providing introductions and context to each short, along with a performance on piano. Anne Directed by Desirée Abeyta USA, 2021, 10 minutes Language English Genre Drama Two actresses, one Black and one white, audition to play Anne Frank, prompting the question: Who is best suited for the role? Ibach Directed […]

High School Celebrity Chef Event

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

Are you ready to master the kitchen with Houston’s very own Top Chef contestant Sasha Grunman?! This class will pack no shortage of excitement, led by this world-class trained chef. Instructor: Sasha Grunman The Cramer-Jacobs Family Culinary Studio is our NEW hands-on culinary kitchen created to be a destination for culinary classes and events for […]

HJFF: The Sign Painter

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

Chair’s Choice Join us for The Sign Painter, a favorite of our Film Chair, Yvette Pintar. Directed by Viesturs Kairiss Latvia, 2020, 114 minutes Language Latvian, German, Russian, Yiddish with English Subtitles Foreign Language Title Piļsāta pi upis Genre Drama This historical drama follows a young Latvian man against the backdrop of changing dictatorships through World […]

HJFF: An Evening of Comedies

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

Featuring film historian, Eric Goldman, providing introductions and context to each short, along with a stand-up comedian.YidLife Crisis: Anticementish Directed by Eli Batalion and Jamie Elman Canada, 2019, 7 minutes Language Yiddish with English subtitles Genre Comedy While revisiting their childhood suburban landscape, Chaimie & Leizer are thrust into lively debate coming from both left […]

Babies & Biceps

Indoor Playscape @ the J 5601 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, Texas

Come ready to sweat and work to a kid-friendly playlist. All levels welcome in this 45-minute low impact class! No equipment necessary. Workout will incorporate your baby if they are not mobile allowing some special bonding time while you work! Mix of yoga, pilates, cardio + strength. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to wear their […]

HJFF: Repairing the World

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

Film Director and Not in Our Town co-founder, Patrice O’Neill in attendance for Post Film Q&A Wednesday, March 22 | 7:30 PM | Teen Night at the Houston Jewish Film Festival Directed by Patrice O’Neill USA, 2022, 90 minutes Language English Genre Documentary Pittsburghers experienced tremendous grief following the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting that took […]

HJFF: Farewell, Mr. Haffmann*

Holocaust Museum Houston 5401 Caroline St, Houston, TX, United States

Albert and Ethel Herztein Theater Holocaust Museum Houston Directed by Fred Cavayé France, 2021, 115 minutes Language French with English Subtitles Foreign Language Title Adieu, Monsieur Haffmann Genre Drama French acting legend Daniel Auteuil plays Joseph Haffmann, a Jewish jeweler whose family has fled German-occupied Paris in this gripping historical drama. Having entrusted his store […]

HJFF: Teen Night – Repairing the World

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

Teen Night at the Houston Jewish Film Festival Presented with Kehillah High, J Teens, BBYO and Helfman Religious School at Congregation Emanu El Directed by Patrice O’Neill USA, 2022, 90 minutes Language English Genre Documentary Pittsburghers experienced tremendous grief following the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting that took 11 lives in the close-knit Squirrel […]