Events

Hamantaschen, Handstands & Havdalah

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

There’s a problem with Purim! The Purim play is about to start, but the megillah is missing! Without the scroll that recounts the Purim story, how can the show go on? Never fear: three determined hamantaschen—DETECTIVES! Right. Three determined DETECTIVES are on the case. With the help of a mysterious stranger and a few disguises, […]

Tot Shabbat & Open Gym

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

Celebrate Shabbat with your friends and family with open gym in the gymnastics center followed by musical services. Open gym will begin at 10:30 AM in the gymnastics center, followed by music and services at 11:30 AM. RSVPs are required and spaces are limited.

Toddler Tales: Story & Playtime

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

Join your friends for Toddler Tales: Story & Play Time in the J’s indoor play space! Hear a children’s story and stay and play in the J’s indoor play space. These fun weekly story times will feature guest readers from the Houston Jewish Community and crafts that relate to the book of the week. Toddler […]

Artist Talk & Opening Reception

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

Join us for the opening reception and artist talk. Though its origin as a Jewish folk craft is unknown, paper-cutting became widely popular among Jewish communities in Europe in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Traditionally paper-cuts have been made into mizrach signs, ketubot, and ephermeral décor for Purim. Contemporary artist Anna Kronick’s fresh […]

Our New J Dedication Event

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

Join us for an official ribbon cutting ceremony of the brand-new Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Center of Houston campus. Our partners, donors, dignitaries, staff and building design team will pay tribute to the success of the $50M renovation. An open house event will take place immediately following the dedication ceremony with special activities for the whole […]

Kids Nite Out: Neon Nerf & Game Night

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

Save the Date! We are excited to bring Kid’s Nite Out back to the J! Children in first through fifth grade will have a blast at the J while parents enjoy a night out! Wear your brightest neon and enjoy non-stop fun with a nerf battle, capture the flag and other games. Activities will also include a […]

Rodeo Shabbat

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

Yee-haw!  Saddle up your ponies and ride’em over to the new Samuels Family Community Pavilion. Join the community in songs, prayers with Cantor Francyne Davis Jacobs and optional dinner for purchase.

Tot Shabbat & Open Gym

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

Celebrate Shabbat with your friends and family with open gym in the gymnastics center followed by musical services. Open gym will begin at 10:30 AM in the gymnastics center, followed by music and services at 11:30 AM. RSVPs are required and spaces are limited.

Toddler Tales: Story & Playtime

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

Join your friends for Toddler Tales: Story & Play Time in the J’s indoor play space! Hear a children’s story and stay and play in the J’s indoor play space. These fun weekly story times will feature guest readers from the Houston Jewish Community and crafts that relate to the book of the week. Toddler […]

The Amazing Max Magic Show

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

Meet The Amazing Max!   Max Darwin performed his first illusion at his brother’s Bar Mitzvah, and since then has been a featured artist on Season 3 & 4 of “Brain Games” (National Geographic Channel) and magic consultant for “Gotham” (Fox) and “American’s Got Talent” (NBC).  What’s truly amazing, as magician Max Darwin works miracles […]