Houston JCC

Culinary Workshop: Tahini Shortbread Cookies with Mint Tea
2026-05-03 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Cramer-Jacobs Family Culinary Studio @ the J, 5601 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX, 77096
Join us for a sweet and relaxing evening with Chef Yotam Dolev, executive chef of Hamsa and Októ, and learn to create a delightful treat. You’ll bake tahini shortbread cookies and pair them with refreshing mint tea for the perfect cozy combination.

Jewish Book Festival: Arts In The Afternoon: Judith Viorst
2026-05-04 13:00 | Merfish Teen Center, 9000 S. Rice, Houston, TX, 77096
Making the Best of What’s Left
In this warm, witty reflection on aging, Judith Viorst—beloved author of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day—offers honest, humorous insights into life’s later years. Speaking directly to older adults and their families, she blends Jewish wisdom, resilience, and poignant storytelling to explore the joys and sorrows of growing older. Both comforting and relatable, this compassionate work invites laughter, reflection, and gratitude, making it a meaningful companion for anyone navigating the complexities of aging.

Open Gym & Tot Shabbat
2026-05-08 10:00 | Evelyn Rubenstein JCC, 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, 77096, 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 required and spaces are limited.
