Events

Jewish Book Festival: Hostage by Eli Sharabi

Oshman Gymnasium @ the J 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX

After 491 days in Hamas captivity, Eli Sharabi emerged from the tunnels of Gaza, a shadow of his former self, and finally made his way home to Israel, only to learn the devastating news that his wife and daughters had been killed on October 7. In his highly anticipated book, Hostage, Sharabi shares his harrowing […]

Sukkot Shabbat Family Shindig

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

Come one and all! Let’s celebrate Shabbat under the sky in the J’s amazing sukkah! Order boxed dinners from Laykie’s Café at the J for your family or bring your own. Enjoy fun, hands-on activities, singing and playing that will be sure to entertain and inspire your family! A ticket is required per person - […]

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 […]

Handstands & Havdalah

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

For kids ages 0-10 and their families Close out the end of Shabbat and welcome a new week with HANDSTANDS & HAVDALAH!  Run, stretch and tumble in the gymnastics center followed by a musical havdalah program. RSVPs are required and spaces are limited. Please RSVP PER CHILD.

Houston Connect 68: Main Event

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

Get your competitive side ready! HC68 is going to Main Event! Enjoy bowling, laser tag, dinner, arcade games and more! Teens will meet at the Main JCC before taking a bus to Main Event.

Box Out Breast Cancer

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

In honor of  Breast Cancer Awareness Month, join us for a special boxing circuit class led by Instructor Dena—a two-time breast cancer survivor—whose strength and resilience will inspire as much as her workout does. Reserve your spot in the My J App.

Event Series Rice Lecture Series

17th Annual Rice University Lecture Series: Anat Ronen – Paving Her Own Path

Herzstein Foundation Multipurpose Room

The 17th Annual Rice University Lecture Series Hebrew Culture Responding to Violence: Before and After October 7 Jewish and Hebrew culture has always reflected and responded to the turbulent and often violent history of the Jewish people, from ancient persecutions to modern conflicts. In recent years, violence has once again profoundly shaped Jewish life and […]

Lifelong Learning: From Sinatra to Swift

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

From Sinatra to Swift: A look at how music impacted cultural change and social expression from the 50s to the present Come enjoy this interactive and didactic presentation as we learn how the music business changed each decade. We will hear who were the consumers, how the technology changed, and how the cultural context influenced […]

How Do You Wear Your Genes?

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

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, join us to learn the latest in cancer genetics, how it impacts men and women in your family and about the increased hereditary risk for cancer in the Jewish Community Susy Malca is a genetic counselor specializing in hereditary cancers. She currently practices at the MD Anderson Cancer […]

Event Series Rice Lecture Series

17th Annual Rice University Lecture Series: Ido Telem – H.N. Bialik and the Poetry of Slaughter

Herzstein Foundation Multipurpose Room

The 17th Annual Rice University Lecture Series Hebrew Culture Responding to Violence: Before and After October 7 Jewish and Hebrew culture has always reflected and responded to the turbulent and often violent history of the Jewish people, from ancient persecutions to modern conflicts. In recent years, violence has once again profoundly shaped Jewish life and […]