Events

Vintage Cake Decorating

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

Due to popular demand, Chef Stefanie Bishop is back for round two! Step back in time and learn the art of classic cake decorating with our expert pastry chef. In this hands-on class, you’ll refine vintage techniques like delicate piping, elegant borders and charming floral designs—perfect for creating show-stopping cakes with timeless appeal. Whether you […]

Children’s Scholarship Ball

Westin Galleria 5060 W Alabama St, Houston, TX, United States

Honoring Joe Kaplan and Murray Kalmin Proceeds from the Ball benefit the Irvin Kaplan Children’s Scholarship Fund, providing financial assistance to children of all backgrounds and religions for early childhood education, intervention programs and summer camps. Each year more than 100 children are the recipients of the proceeds of this event. To contribute to the […]

Event Series Unlock Your Hips Workshop

Unlock Your Hips Workshop

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

Heal tightness, restore balance and move with ease. This two-part workshop will change the way your hips feel and function. Whether you’re an athlete, yogi or just want to move with more freedom, you’ll learn why tight hips, cranky flexors and achy joints happen... and how to fix them. Through smart movement and practical awareness, […]

Film Fest: Opening Night: Tatami

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

Leila, an Iranian judo athlete, is ordered by her government to fake an injury rather than face an Israeli rival. Combining the thrill of a sports drama and political thriller, this is the first feature film co-directed by Iranian and Israeli filmmakers. Tickets will go on sale February 9 when the full lineup is announced.

Film Fest: Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire

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

Director Oren Rudavsky in attendance at this screening. Elie Wiesel's life journey, from his family's deportation to his legacy as a writer and human rights advocate, is narrated in his own eloquent voice, with unique access to personal archives, original interviews and employing hand-painted animation. Tickets will go on sale February 9 when the full […]

Culinary: Passover Dessert

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

Passover Dessert: Elegant and Flourless Rose Malabi Join the Passover festivities with Chef Yotam Dolev, executive chef of Hamsa and Októ, and create a showstopping dessert to impress your guests. You’ll make flourless rose malabi, a creamy, fragrant treat topped with delicate rose syrup that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

Film Fest: Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire

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

Elie Wiesel's life journey, from his family's deportation to his legacy as a writer and human rights advocate, is narrated in his own eloquent voice, with unique access to personal archives, original interviews and employing hand-painted animation. Tickets will go on sale February 9 when the full lineup is announced.

HC68: Urban Air

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

Get ready for some high-flying fun at Urban Air Adventure Park. Enjoy trampolines, go-karts, climbing walls and more! Houston Connect 68 (HC68) is a fun, safe community program which offers an exciting mix of social opportunities designed for middle school students, open to the community, members and public. Monthly events will feature a wide variety […]

Film Fest: Matchmaking 2

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

The characters from the Israeli box office smash-hit Matchmaking (HJFF 2024) return in this feel-good rom-com sequel, which takes us back to the pressure cooker of high-stakes Haredi dating and clashing Ashkenazi- Sephardic traditions. 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, […]