Events

Oy, Hanukkah – Nosh and Schmooze!

Kenny & Ziggy's 1743 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX, United States

What’s a holiday without a little nosh, schmoozing and a whole lotta Yiddishkeit? Join us for a Hanukkah evening at Kenny & Ziggy’s that’s hotter than a fresh plate of latkes. You’ll hear from the Deli Man himself, Ziggy Gruber — a real mensch — who’ll tell how Yiddish shaped his days cooking with his […]

J Camps Pre-Check Opens

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

J Camps 2026 Registration Opens Sunday, February 1! Pre-Check: Required for Camp Registration Day Here is what you need to know: An active membership is required to register your child for Pre-Check. Only active members who have registered their child for Pre-Check will be allowed to register for J Camps on Sunday, February 1, 2026. […]

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 […]

Latkes, 3 Ways

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

Celebrate the season with Hell’s Kitchen alum Chef Emily Hersh in this festive, flavor-packed latke workshop. Learn to make three creative twists on the classic potato pancake—loaded potato latkes, bold masala curry latkes, and sweet cinnamon sweet potato latkes—served with a glass of cozy winter sangria. Perfect for latke lovers and holiday hosts alike, this […]

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 […]

J Centerstage: Matilda JR. – performed by elementary students

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

About the show: Clever Matilda Wormwood is unappreciated by her shallow family, But when she attends an unusual school, she finds a new ally, teacher Miss Honey, and a fearsome foe, headmistress Miss Trunchbull. Handily, our heroine has some special powers! Matilda learns to use her wit, courage, and determination to stand up for herself […]

J Centerstage: Matilda JR. – performed by elementary students

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

About the show: Clever Matilda Wormwood is unappreciated by her shallow family, But when she attends an unusual school, she finds a new ally, teacher Miss Honey, and a fearsome foe, headmistress Miss Trunchbull. Handily, our heroine has some special powers! Matilda learns to use her wit, courage, and determination to stand up for herself […]

“Try the JETS” Swim Team Day

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

Unsure if the JETS is for you? Sign up for “Try the JETS” Swim Team Day! Sunday, December 14 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM or Wednesday, December 17 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Experience a real swim team practice with our brand-new JETS Swim Team! This free session is perfect for young swimmers who want to see what being on […]

JCC Houston Maccabi 2026 Tryouts

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

Ready for tryouts for Houston Maccabi 2026? Tennis: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the Tennis Center Boy's Basketball: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM at the J Houston Maccabi heads to Kansas City & Toronto! The JCC Maccabi Games bring together thousands of Jewish teen athletes (ages 13–17) from around the world for a week […]

J Centerstage: Matilda JR. – performed by elementary students

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

About the show: Clever Matilda Wormwood is unappreciated by her shallow family, But when she attends an unusual school, she finds a new ally, teacher Miss Honey, and a fearsome foe, headmistress Miss Trunchbull. Handily, our heroine has some special powers! Matilda learns to use her wit, courage, and determination to stand up for herself […]