Events

Maurice Amado Music Concert and Residency: HUMAN, STORY, BEING

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

Human, Story, Being Performed by Guy Mendilow Ensemble & literary artist Regie Gibson Experience a night of music, storytelling, and song with the Guy Mendilow Ensemble (GME) and literary artist Regie Gibson. The evening will take you on a journey through Ottoman Jewish cantigas, American Blues, nineteenth-century Ladino tales, and modern English spoken word. Guy […]

Bunny & Leo Horvitz Scholar-In-Residence Program

Dr. Leo Horvitz’s commitment to the Jewish community is legendary. The Scholar-in-Residence Program was originally established in 1989 by his wife, Bunny, to honor the memory of Dr. Horvitz who served the Jewish community of Houston in many capacities. In 1995, to honor the blessed memory of Bunny Horvitz, the program was renamed the Bunny […]

Bus Trip with Heritage Society of Sam Houston Park

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

Join us for a bus trip from the J to downtown and enjoy a docent-led tour of the historical homes pertinent to women's history which covers the Kellum-Noble house, the Nichols-Rice-Cherry house and the San Felipe Cottage.

Pulling Back the Curtain on AI

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

Curious about artificial intelligence? Join us for an informative, interesting lecture featuring Dwight Silverman, longtime consumer technology columnist for The Houston Chronicle, as he explains this exciting, yet unnerving, new technology.

Lifelong Learning: Houston Nostalgia

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

Lifelong Learning continues at the J! Learn more about the world around you through the pursuit of knowledge. Join us for the Houston Nostalgia series of programs throughout January. NEW DATE! Tuesday, January 25 | 10:30 AM  Riverside Terrace: History of a Neighborhood presented by Sandy Baum, David Bell and Lonnie Schooler We will hear about […]

Mass Media Madness: The Grim Realities of Social Media

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

The area of media, particularly social media, is an incredibly vast and multifaceted landscape. In the upcoming presentations, we will delve into these diverse platforms and examine both the advantages and challenges they bring. Featuring Jenny Gustafson

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 […]

Lifelong Learning: Exploring the Mind Through Music

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

Exploring the Mind Through Music Dr. Brandt will discuss hybrids of artistic performances and scientific experiments in which the performers wear wireless mobile brain-body imaging, with real- time visualization of the data - the first time this has ever been done.