Events

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 […]

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 […]

Candle Lighting at the J

Samuels Pavilion

This is Where You Shine! Join us for candle lighting and celebrate Hanukkah with the J community! Kidszone, an awesome after-school experience for Kinder to Grade 5, helps make the kids at the J shine every day and will be the hosts for this night of candle lighting.          

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 […]