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Looking for something truly different and fun to do on a Thursday night? The Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston (the J) will host several upcoming “Clay Soiree” classes Thursdays, September 12, October 24 and November 14 from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM. In a relaxed and fun atmosphere, students can learn the rudiments of throwing on the pottery wheel in this hands-on class taught by one of the J’s experienced ceramics instructors.

The Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston (the J) is excited to announce a brand new program, A Night of Comic Belief, playing in its Kaplan Theatre at 5601 South Braeswood on Thursday, September 19 at 7:30 PM. Three Jewish comedians featuring headliner Jessica Kirson will entertain audiences. Kirson will be joined by comedians Eli Lebowicz and Andrew Tavin.

The Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston is calling on local authors to submit their books to be considered for the 8^th Annual Local Literati on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at the Ann and Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book and Arts Festival, November 2-13, 2019. 

The Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston has announced its Community Read for the Ann and Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book & Arts Festival, November 2-13, 2019. Author Julie Orringer will be speaking on her new book, The Flight Portfolio, on Monday, November 4 at 7:30 PM. The J is calling for book clubs around the city to join the event by reading The Flight Portfolio this fall.

The Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center (the J) invites aspiring artists to become inspired, delighted and encouraged to develop their passion for art at the Adult Fall Art Open House, “Discover Your Creative Side,” on Monday, August 19 from 7:00 PM-8:30 PM.

More and more adults all over the world are taking ballet lessons these days. What’s the big attraction? It seems ballet and its associated stretch exercises bring with it tremendous benefits in terms of health and emotional well-being.