Houston JCC

Toddler Tales: Story & Play Time
2024-12-05 10:00, 2024-12-12 10:00, 2024-12-19 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Indoor Playscape @ the J, 5601 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, Texas, 77096
Join your friends for Toddler Tales: Story & Play Time in the J’s indoor playscape! Hear a children’s story and stay and play in the J’s indoor playscape!
These fun weekly story times will feature guest readers from the Houston Jewish Community.
Toddler Tales: Story & Play Time is FREE and open to the public, though spots are limited and reservations are required.
For questions and more information, please contact Andrea Wolfe at awolfe@erjcchouston.org or 713.792.3200 ext. 3109.

Open Gym & Tot Shabbat
2024-12-06 10:30, 2024-12-13 10:30, 2024-12-20 10:30 | Evelyn Rubenstein JCC, 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, 77096, United States
Celebrate Shabbat with your friends and family with open gym in the gymnastics center followed by Shabbat fun.
Open gym will begin at 10:30 AM in the gymnastics center, followed by music and services at 11:30 AM in the atrium of the Samuels Family Community Pavilion. RSVPs are required and spaces are limited.
Cost: $6/child for open gym
Space is limited and reservations are required.

Bertha Alyce Spirit Night at Bricks & Minifigs
2024-12-08 12:00 - 17:00 | Bricks & Minifigs, 5407 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX, 77096, United States
Join us at Bricks & Minifigs Meyerland for Bertha Alyce Spirit Night! Ten percent of purchases on Sunday, December 8 will be donated back to Bertha Alyce. Simply mention Bertha Alyce at checkout!

Cookies and Cocktails: A Hanukkah Cookie Decorating Class
2024-12-12 19:00 | Cramer-Jacobs Family Culinary Studio @ the J, 5601 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX, 77096
Brighten up your Hanukkah celebration with a fun and festive cookie decorating class, paired with festive cocktails!
Gather your friends and enjoy an evening of crafting four beautifully crafted cookies with Hanukkah themed designs, while sipping on expertly mixed cocktails!
It’s the perfect recipe for a fun-filled holiday celebration full creativity, fun and festive flavors!
Led by Chef Velma from Food Network’s Christmas Cookie Challenge, this class is perfect for all skill levels.

The holidays are best when shared with others, members can bring a friend along at a discounted price.

Maccabi Parent Information Session
2024-12-12 19:30 | Virtual
Join our Teams meeting to learn about Maccabi 2025!

Act Out Presents: Fairy Tale Misfits
2024-12-14 - 2024-12-15 | Kaplan Theatre @ the J, 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, 77096
When a mysterious talking groundhog steals young Ellie’s homework, she takes off down a hole after it and finds herself in a place where nothing is as it seems — the Land of Rejected Fairy Tale Characters. Here, Ellie meets a crazy assortment of misfits who were cut from the fairy tales we all know and love. Groundhog and the rest of the misfits make a deal to help Ellie find her way back home if, in return, she writes them into stories that can be shared with others. But Queen White-Out and her eraser minions, Pink Pearl and Big Mistake, have other plans. Will the misfits be erased forever, or will they find their own happily ever after?
This production features many talented elementary school performers from our community.
Performances:

Saturday, December 14 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 15 at 1:00 PM

Centerstage Presents: Shrek JR.
2024-12-15 - 2024-12-17 | Kaplan Theatre @ the J, 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, 77096
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn’t be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.
This production features many talented elementary school performers from our community in two separate casts.
Performances:

Sunday, December 15 at 3:30 PM (Cast A)
Sunday, December 15 at 6:00 PM (Cast B)
Monday, December 16 at 6:00 PM (Cast A)
Tuesday, December 17 at 6:00 PM (Cast B)

Meals on Wheels Delivery
2024-12-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Evelyn Rubenstein JCC, 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, 77096, United States
Make a difference in your community by bringing essential groceries to homebound seniors through our Meals on Wheels program! Your help ensures that seniors have extra pantry items to keep their cupboards full. Our clients rely on these deliveries to stay nourished and independent. By volunteering, you’ll provide not only groceries but also a friendly face and a moment of connection.
Register now! Or if you have any questions please contact Angelica Vasquez, MOW Program Coordinator at mow@erjcchouston.org or 832-408-3532.

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center - Blood Drive
2024-12-15 09:00 - 13:30 | Evelyn Rubenstein JCC, 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, 77096, United States
Join Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center for a blood drive at our campus. This will take place in the Kehillah room.

Bingo Night at the J
2024-12-18 19:00 | Evelyn Rubenstein JCC, 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, 77096, United States
Enjoy a night out with your friends for a fun, adult-only evening of some good old-fashioned bingo! Adults over the age of 21 can bring beer and/or wine. Food available for purchase at Laykie’s Cafe or bring your own nosh!
Doors open 6:45 PM
Games begin 7:00 PM
Fee: $25 member | $35 public
All prizes are valued at $50 or more! Proceeds from the event benefit adult programs at the J supported by the Senior Adult Mitzvah Fund.
Thank you to our sponsor Memorial Hermann Southwest.

Winter Solstice Yoga
2024-12-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Laurie and Milton Boniuk Wellness Center, 5601 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX, 77096, United States
Start winter off with a yoga celebration! Join our amazing J instructors for a broad range of yoga styles.

Winter Break Camp
2024-12-23 09:00 - 15:30, 2024-12-27 09:00 - 15:30, 2024-12-30 09:00 - 15:30, 2024-12-31 09:00 - 15:30, 2025-01-02 09:00 - 15:30, 2025-01-03 09:00 - 15:30, 2025-01-06 09:00 - 15:30 | Evelyn Rubenstein JCC, 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, 77096, United States
Don’t hibernate this winter and join us for a snowy sensational winter camp experience.
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PM Care is available from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
* Special Schedule for December 31 *
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM followed by Latkes on the Lawn from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
No PM Care available
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Kinder Camp – Kindergarteners
Kaleidoscope – 1st-2nd Graders
From gymnastics, swimming and sports games to art projects, culinary creations, camp crafts, board games and more, Kinder Camp and Kaleidoscope are jampacked with indoor and outdoor age-appropriate activities to keep your kids engaged at the J all day! Be sure to sign up for our half-day New Year’s Eve party at the Merfish, too!
Best of Houston – 3rd-5th Graders
Enjoy the best that Houston has to offer with daily adventures around town! Campers spend each morning at different hot spots including Urban Air, ice skating, APEX Ninja Warrior, Cidercade, Papabubble HTX, bowling and a half-day New Year’s Eve party at the Merfish!
Teen Winter Break Camp – 6th-8th Graders
Explore Houston with friends in this exclusive teen-only camp! Enjoy daily trips to fan favorites including Inspire Rock Climbing, Homerun Dug Out, Top Golf, Speedy’s Fast Track, Activate, Top Golf and a Hanukkah cooking camp in the J’s culinary studio! Be sure to sign up for the Safe Sitter Babysitting Class on January 6, too!
Culinary Camp
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | No PM Care available
Member Pricing: $60 per day / Public Pricing: $84 per day
Learn cooking skills and baking techniques in the J’s state-of-the-art Cramer-Jacobs Culinary Studio! Make and enjoy delicious kosher-style recipes, campers will learn cooking skills and baking techniques while making delicious recipes.
– Monday, December 23 (3rd-5th Graders) | Pizza & Pasta Made Your Way
– Friday, December 27 (3rd-5th Graders) | A Whole Latke Love: Cooking for Hanukkah
– Monday, December 30 (6th-8th Graders) | A Whole Latke Love: Cooking for Hanukkah
– Thursday, January 2 (3rd-5th Graders) | Breakfast for Lunch
Tennis Camp – 1st-8th Graders
Learn the game of tennis with professional certified pros! Beginners are welcome to come learn the basic strokes and get lots of practice. More experienced? Refine your game with advanced skills, drills and matches. *This camp takes place December 23, 26-27, 30 and January 2-3 in the Boniuk Indoor Tennis Center at the Main J campus.

Teen Winter Break Camp
2024-12-27 09:00 - 15:30, 2024-12-31 09:00, 2025-01-02 09:00, 2025-01-03 09:00 | Evelyn Rubenstein JCC, 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, 77096, United States
This Winter Break at the J, we are exploring the best Houston has to offer. Enjoy daily field trips and make the most out of your holidays! Open to all participants in grades 6-8.
Friday, December 27- Homerun Dugout
Tuesday, December 31 – Speedys Fast Track ** half day camp
Thursday, January 2- Activate
Friday, January 3- Top Golf

Latkes on the Lawn
2024-12-31 13:00 - 14:30 | Merfish Teen Center, 9000 S. Rice, Houston, TX, 77096
Join us on New Year’s Eve (in the afternoon) for Latkes on the Lawn, an exciting event that combines delicious food, festive activities and a warm community atmosphere.
Enjoy the following festive family fun:

Adventure Rock Wall slide and inflatable obstacle course
Latkes and sufganiyot
DJ
Hanukkah stilt walker
Holiday family photo ops
Face painting
“It’s Midnight Somewhere” Balloon Drop
Menorah ring toss, pin the dreidel on the menorah and Hanukkah Connect-4: the Gelt Edition
Games of dreidel with your favorite camp counselors
Holiday crafts, including Hanukkah party hat decorating and nail decorating
Hanukkah temporary tattoos with the Israeli American Council (IAC)
Camp fun with vendors and more!

Plus, meet camp team members to learn about the new and exciting offerings for J Camps 2025!
Latkes on the Lawn is the perfect way to celebrate Hanukkah and round out 2024 with family and friends. This event is FREE to attend, though registration is required!

Yes, Chef: Knife Skills 101
2025-01-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Cramer-Jacobs Family Culinary Studio @ the J, 5601 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX, 77096
Elevate your home meals with professional cooking techniques that bring restaurant-quality dishes to your kitchen!
Led by Chef Emily from Hell’s Kitchen, this class is perfect for all skill levels. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your culinary expertise!
Members: $30 I Public: $42

Safe Sitter Babysitter Training Class
2025-01-06 10:30 | Evelyn Rubenstein JCC, 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, 77096, United States
Do you have a teen in grades 6, 7 or 8? Make sure they are ready for anything that comes their way. Sign them up for the J’s upcoming Safe Sitter class on January 6, 2025. Register early as classes fill quickly!

Bertha Alyce Spirit Week at Sweet Spot
2025-01-09 - 2025-01-12 | Sweet Spot, 5263 Beechnut St, Houston, Texas, 77096
Satisfy that sweet tooth by visiting Sweet Spot from January 9 – 12 in support of Bertha Alyce Spirit Week! Ten percent of ALL purchases will be donated back to Bertha Alyce. How sweet is that?!
