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Timeless Recipes for Modern Kitchens, from Ethiopia, Israel, Harlem, and Beyond: A Cookbook Food brings people together – a concept this Ethiopian-born and Israeli-raised chef strongly believes. Featuring more than 100 recipes, stories, and traditions, Gursha, which loosely translates to “mouthful” or “the act of feeding one another,” reflects Barhany’s deep desire to celebrate Jewish […]

Documentary | Directed by Bess Kargman | 2024 | USA | English | 91 minutes Diane Warren: Relentless is an intimate and inspiring portrait of the legendary songwriter behind chart-topping hits for icons like Cher, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Celine Dione, Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, and Aerosmith. From humble beginnings to 15 Oscar nominations, […]

In 1907, a ship packed with 10,000 Russian Jews set sail for Texas, led by the author’s great grandfather. These rebel Zionists were seeking security beyond Palestine, desperate to start a new life. In this innovative family memoir, Cockerell weaves together primary sources—letters, diary entries, interviews and articles—to bring long-silent voices to life in a […]

In 1907, a ship packed with 10,000 Russian Jews set sail for Texas, led by the author’s great grandfather. These rebel Zionists were seeking security beyond Palestine, desperate to start a new life. In this innovative family memoir, Cockerell weaves together primary sources—letters, diary entries, interviews and articles—to bring long-silent voices to life in a […]

In conversation with Mark A. Goldberg, Associate Professor of History at the University of Houston Beejhy Barhany Gursha: Timeless Recipes for Modern Kitchens, from Ethiopia, Israel, Harlem, and Beyond: A Cookbook  Born in Ethiopia and raised in Israel before moving to New York, chef Barhany’s cookbook celebrates Jewish diversity. From traditional recipes like doro wot […]

Book Lovers Lunch When renowned painter Mira Novak dies mysteriously after a miscarriage in Bombay, her nurse Sona—entranced by Mira’s glamorous past—suddenly finds herself under suspicion. Left with four paintings and a cryptic note, Sona embarks on a journey across pre-war Europe to clear her name and uncover the truth. As she retraces Mira’s life, […]

Join the J's Shlicha Shir Benjamin and her husband Aviv for a weekly roundtable conversation on topics related to Israel. Every week, we will explore a new topic related to Israeli society, culture, news and more. We will share our personal perspectives as Israeli Shlihim and create a learning atmosphere together. Everyone is welcome! Whether […]

Becoming Caitlin Clark: The Unknown Origin Story of a Modern Basketball Superstar Howard Megdal takes readers behind the scenes to reveal the little-known origins of a modern basketball superstar. From her early passion and fierce determination to the challenges that shaped her rise, this compelling narrative captures the making of a game-changing athlete. Megdal, a […]

Join nutritionist and chef Macy Diulus for a delicious, diabetes-friendly cooking class focused on blood sugar balance. You’ll learn to make fiber-rich cowboy caviar tacos, low-sugar pumpkin muffins and almond flour cookies—all designed to satisfy your cravings while supporting stable energy and better health. As part of her Cooking for Health series, Macy combines her […]

Raising Resilience: How to Help Our Children Thrive in Times of Uncertainty  In conversation with Melissa Goldberg Mintz, author and clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of trauma Rooted in more than 30 years of experience, this compassionate guide offers invaluable insights for nurturing emotional resilience in children. Blending expert research, heartfelt wisdom, and timeless […]

The Prosecutor: One Man’s Battle to Bring Nazis to Justice In his well-researched, deeply fascinating book, this best-selling author draws on unpublished family papers, newly declassified German records, and exclusive interviews to bring the incredible true story of Fritz Bauer to life. A gay, Jewish judge from Stuttgart, Bauer survived the Nazis and was resolved […]

Raising Resilience: How to Help Our Children Thrive in Times of Uncertainty  Rooted in more than 30 years of experience, this compassionate guide offers invaluable insights for nurturing emotional resilience in children. Blending expert research, heartfelt wisdom, and timeless Jewish values, Klein provides practical tools to help caregivers support thriving children—no matter their circumstances. Focusing […]

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 […]

In conversation with Khambrel Marshall, award-winning broadcaster, retired meteorologist and former host of “Houston Newsmakers” Acclaimed journalist and longtime New Yorker editor Susan Morrison explores the fascinating, behind-the-scenes world of Lorne Michaels, the elusive force who built Saturday Night Live into a comedy empire. Drawing on revealing interviews with his friends, colleagues and collaborators, the […]