Tickets now on sale! New promising, entertaining and exceptional award-winning films are featured this year, bringing Jewish lives and stories to the big screen. With venues across town, the Festival, now in its 21st year, shines the spotlight on Jewish and Israeli culture, art and history and features filmmakers and guest speakers/programming. We are excited […]
Grab your feathers, candles and spoons—it is time for a chametz search! It is customary to prepare for Passover by hiding chametz (bread products) around your house and then searching for them using a feather, candle and spoon. Kids will have the opportunity to find the hidden “chametz” around the playground and turn it in […]
Discover the art of pickling and add a burst of flavor to your favorite dishes with our special "Crossing Delancey"-inspired pickling class! Led by Chef Emily Hersh, a culinary expert and fan favorite from "Hell’s Kitchen," this class is designed for food lovers of all skill levels. Whether you’re a pickling novice or a seasoned […]
Documentary | Directed by Yariv Mozer | 2023 | Israel | Hebrew with English subtitles | 73 minutes | Kaplan Theatre Archives from the Yom Kippur War, recently declassified after 50 years, challenge myths and perceptions about Prime Minister Golda Meir’s leadership during the critical conflict with Egyptian and Syrian forces. Memos and other contemporaneous […]
Director Julia Elihu in attendance Girl No. 60427 Drama | Directed by Shulamit Lifshitz | 2022 | Israel | Hebrew with English subtitles | 22 minutes Tel Aviv, 1998. Reut finds her grandmother’s hidden Holocaust diary, transforming her carefree summer into a profound connection with her past. A true story from director Shulamit Lifshitz, a […]
School’s out, so let’s have some fun at the J! Kindergarten through 5th graders will stay active with counselor-led activities, camp crafts and board games plus tons of fun in the art studio, gymnastics center and aquatics complex. Camp hours are 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM and PM Care is available from 3:30 PM - […]
Animation | Directed by Don Bluth | 1986 | USA | English | 80 minutes | At the J Steven Spielberg’s Academy Award-nominated 1986 animated feature tells the story of Fievel Mousekewitz, a mischievous Russian Jewish mouse who sails with his family to America in 1885 to escape antisemitism. With a beautiful score and star-studded […]
Comedy, Romance | Directed by Joan Micklin Silver | 1988 | USA | English | 97 minutes | Kaplan Theatre In this delightful, nostalgic romantic comedy, Izzy Grossman (Amy Irving) works at a bookstore on the Upper West Side, where she enjoys an intellectually fulfilling life mingling with renowned authors. Meanwhile, her grandmother Ida plots […]
Documentary | Directed by Wendy Sachs | 2024 | USA | English | 100 minutes | Kaplan Theatre Documentary subject, Tessa Veksler in attendance Emmy Award winner Wendy Sachs deftly explores the eruption of antisemitism on American college campuses following October 7, taking us through a timeline of anti-Israel protests fueled by propaganda spread […]
Exclusive for teens grades 8-12 Documentary | Directed by Wendy Sachs | 2024 | USA | English | 100 minutes | Kaplan Theatre Documentary Film Subject Tessa Veksler in attendance Emmy Award winner Wendy Sachs deftly explores the eruption of antisemitism on American college campuses following October 7, taking us through a timeline of […]
Documentary | Directed by Jane Wells | 2024 | USA | English | 79 minutes | Holocaust Museum Houston In 1992, German conceptual artist Gunter Demnig created the first Stolpersteine—a concrete block topped with a polished brass plate hand-stamped with the names and fates of Holocaust victims. Across Europe, there are now more than 100,000 […]
Experience the art of challah making with the “Challah Fairy” Hilary Kamin. Learn various braiding techniques, secret tips and the joy of baking challah together. Thursday, April 3 7 PM- 8 PM Instructor: Hilary Kamin
Drama | Directed by Marco Bellocchio | 2024 | Italy, France, Germany | Italian, Hebrew with English subtitles | 134 minutes | Kaplan Theatre Italian filmmaker Marco Bellocchio delves into his country’s antisemitic past with the unsettling 1850s story of young Edgardo Mortara, who was controversially taken from his Jewish family in Bologna after a […]
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 […]
Drama | Directed by Ádám Breier | 2024 | Hungary | Hungarian with English subtitles | 85 minutes | Kaplan Theatre Set in contemporary Budapest, Ádám Breier’s charming, bittersweet dramedy focuses on the gruff but lovable Hungarian boxing trainer, Tamás, who has been recently reunited with his estranged son, Iván. Under the same roof sitting […]
J-Serve Houston will take place on April 6, 2025 and is an opportunity for teens to come together and serve their community.
Get ready for a fun-filled and creative Passover experience like never before! "Matzah & Magic" brings the mystery of magic, creativity, and hands-on fun to bring the Passover story to life in the most magical way possible! Join PJ Library and the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC for an afternoon of fun, including: DIY Charoset Bar: Ever […]
Join Chef Emily Hersh for a contemporary take on Passover classics! In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to elevate traditional flavors with modern techniques, creating a fresh and vibrant holiday spread. Perfect for anyone looking to bring something new to their Seder table! Menu: Vegan brisket Spicy matzo ball soup (vegan) Vegan Gefilte […]
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 […]
School’s out, so let’s have some fun at the J! Kindergarten through 5th graders will stay active with counselor-led activities, camp crafts and board games plus tons of fun in the art studio, gymnastics center and aquatics complex. Camp hours are 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM and PM Care is available from 3:30 PM - […]
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 […]
Get ready to flip the script on burgers! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make juicy, flavorful smash burgers—completely meatless. Discover the secrets to crafting the perfect plant-based patty with all the classic toppings and textures you love. You won’t believe it’s not beef!
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 […]
It's a pool party! Summer is almost here and HC68 invites you to make a splash at the JCC recreational pool. Swim with friends, relax in the shade, and enjoy Kona Ice. 5th graders- it is your turn to experience HC68! This event is open to all 5th-8th graders.
Elevate your home meals with professional cooking techniques that bring restaurant-quality dishes to your kitchen! In this hands-on class, you'll dive into the art of sauce-making, learning how to create rich, flavorful sauces that enhance any dish. From classic pan sauces to bold global flavors, you’ll master the techniques that chefs use to transform simple […]
The 35th Annual J Golf Tournament, chaired by Abe Goren, will take place at the BlackHorse Golf Club. The Tournament is played in a Florida shotgun scramble format for men and women with a tee time of 1:00 PM. The Tournament includes a lunch at 11:30 AM, 18 holes of golf, a wonderful silent auction, door […]
School’s out, so let’s have some fun at the J! Kindergarten through 5th graders will stay active with counselor-led activities, camp crafts and board games plus tons of fun in the art studio, gymnastics center and aquatics complex. Camp hours are 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM and PM Care is available from 3:30 PM - […]
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 […]
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