Events

Torah Study | The Israeli Parsha

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

Torah study is back at the J! Beginning Thursday, May 18 at noon, and every Thursday thereafter, our Shlichim Shoshi and Harel Bassan will offer a discussion of the weekly Torah portion. They offer a unique perspective, as we learn with them—The Israeli Parsha! While we all read the same parsha, their perspective as Israelis […]

Torah Study | The Israeli Parsha

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

Torah study is back at the J! Beginning Thursday, May 18 at noon, and every Thursday thereafter, our Shlichim Shoshi and Harel Bassan will offer a discussion of the weekly Torah portion. They offer a unique perspective, as we learn with them—The Israeli Parsha! While we all read the same parsha, their perspective as Israelis […]

Rice Lecture Series: Israeli Children’s Literature: Prophets and Loss

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

Like the State of Israel itself, the literary representations of Israel have altered dramatically since the declaration of independence in 1948. Reaching well beyond a mere birthday celebration, the Rice Lecture Series includes three events that will dive into the evolution of the representation of Israel in literature of different genres, languages and audiences. These […]

Reflections on the Yom Kippur War

Zinn Boardroom / Art Gallery 5601 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX

As the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War approaches, the J is honored to host Dr. Moshe Vardi who experienced these dramatic events as an infantry soldier while serving in the Israeli Defense Forces. He will offer both historical and personal perspective to this pivotal event in Middle East history. Currently, Moshe Y. Vardi […]

Rice Lecture Series: Israeli Literature in the Diaspora: A Conversation with Shelly Oria

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

Like the State of Israel itself, the literary representations of Israel have altered dramatically since the declaration of independence in 1948. Reaching well beyond a mere birthday celebration, the Rice Lecture Series includes three events that will dive into the evolution of the representation of Israel in literature of different genres, languages and audiences. These […]

Rice Lecture Series: A Tour of Israel Through Comics: An Interactive Talk and Demonstration with Comics Artist JT Waldman

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

Like the State of Israel itself, the literary representations of Israel have altered dramatically since the declaration of independence in 1948. Reaching well beyond a mere birthday celebration, the Rice Lecture Series includes three events that will dive into the evolution of the representation of Israel in literature of different genres, languages and audiences. These […]

Community Engagement Day with Student Researchers in Judaica

Congregation Beth Yeshrun 4525 Beechnut Street, Houston, United States

Come to an open house and visit with graduate students about their research highlighting the rich, contextual history preserved in select objects in the Mollie & Louis Kaplan Museum of Judaica. This event is open to an audience of all ages. Tickets are free, but RSVP is required.

Hanukkah Lighting

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

Join us as we light the menorah in the lobby of the Samuels Family Community Pavilion! This will take place each night at 5:15 PM. First Night | December 7 - Light the first candle with The Goldberg Family who is visiting Houston from Israel. Second Night | December 8 - Candle lighting Fifth Night […]

Taste of CJLL

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

Join us on January 23 at 9:30 AM for coffee, bagels and an introduction to our winter/spring Jewish learning class offerings! This fun and informal session will provide an opportunity to meet with teachers, learn more about class content and meet other prospective students. Please RSVP by Friday, January 19 to Marissa Cardona at Mcardona@erjcchouston.org.

Lunch and Learn: Israel : A Country in Crisis: What Do We Do Now?

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

A Lunch and Learn with Professor, Paul Liptz Join us for a Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, February 13 at 12:00 PM, as we welcome back our most recent 2023 Bunny and Leo Horvitz Scholar-in-Residence, Paul Liptz. From his home in Israel, Liptz will discuss the war in Israel and share ideas for ways to […]