Create a Jewish Life Your Way

Join us for our fifth Trivia Night hosted by George Starkschall and Frada Boxer. Bring your own team (up to 6 participants) or join a team already there. Please register below! (Participants need to be 16 or older.)

Cantor Shira Ginsburg returns to present her one-woman musical. Bubby’s Kitchen is a moving exploration of family, identity, and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of the Holocaust and contemporary American life. Throughout the show, Ginsburg transforms into seven different family members—each of whom helped shape her personal journey. At its heart, Bubby’s Kitchen is the story of one young woman’s struggle to honor the remarkable legacy of her grandparents while forging a path of her own.

Join Congregation Shma Koleinu for Shabbat Services. Our Oneg begins at 6 pm with Shabbat Services at 6:30 pm.

Join MoHo for a BBQ Shabbat. Please RSVP early on Facebook so we know how much to order! Vegetarian options will be available.

Join Holocaust Museum Houston for this program featuring music from distinguished violinist Ilana Zaks Nederlander with a lecture by Boris Lurie Art Foundation Executive Director Stephanie Stebich. The evening will shine a light on the life and legacy of Boris Lurie who survived the Holocaust and went on to become an artist, writer, activist, and founder of the NO!art movement.

Join Moishe House Houston to discuss the history of Jews in chocolate, and explore the world of chocolate!

A powerful musical experience featuring internationally acclaimed Israeli artist Gilad Segev. Blending live performance with moving storytelling, the concert honors extraordinary Jewish heroism—from the Holocaust to today’s modernday heroes. Through uplifting music and inspiring narratives, audiences are invited into a journey of remembrance, resilience, and unity. This unforgettable program celebrates the strength that continues to shape the Jewish people. The concert transforms remembrance into a hopeful experience, uniting the Jewish people through somber reflection and uplifting celebration.

An Insider Briefing with ADL EVP George SelimJoin young professional leaders for a powerful evening of connection, conversation, and impact with George Selim, ADL Executive Vice President and principal deputy to ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt.As the Executive Vice President, George serves as the principal deputy to ADL CEO and National Director Jonathan Greenblatt. George provides a critical external voice for ADL to policy makers and the press, particularly on topics of national security, civil liberties, and public policy. He chairs ADL's executive management team, oversees global physical security operations and protective programs, and leads engagement with the Board of Directors and regional advisory bodies nationwide. Since joining ADL in 2017, George held multiple senior leadership roles including management and oversight of national programs, development and marketing, government affairs, andChief of Staff.Prior to joining ADL, George served in theadministrations of Presidents Bush, Obama and Trump.He served as the Department of Homeland Security's first Director of the Office for Community Partnerships. Concurrently, George was selected to lead a newly created Countering Violent Extremism Task Force to coordinate government efforts and partnerships to prevent violent extremism in the United States. George also served for four years at the White House on the National Security Council Staff where he focused on policy development and program implementation matters for both domestic and international security threats. Prior to his work at the White House, George served as a Senior Policy Adviser at the DHS Office for Civil Rights & Civil Liberties. He began his federal service at U.S. Department of Justice.

Join ReelAbilities Houston for our Mental Health Night Screening of Blind AF, a deep dive into the cross-sections between grief, trauma, and disability. Blind AFDisability Represented: Vision Loss and Blindness, PTSDDirector: Gina LeVayShawn Cheshire, an army veteran, Blind Paralympic champion, and world-record holder, takes on an unprecedented 3,600-mile cross-country bike journey on a single, non-tandem bicycle. As she adapts to new ways of navigating both her physical terrain and personal history, Shawn's experience showcases the creative ways blind athletes develop innovative techniques for independent movement. Her story interweaves athletic achievement with candid explorations of identity, adaptation, and blazing one’s own trail.Content warning: The following film contains themes of sexual violence and child abuse, which may be disturbing to some viewers.‍

Come stay warm and make a blanket with us! RSVP required!

Come hungry and ready to party! We'll be serving steak, lamb, burgers, veggies, rice, corn and s'mores. Next BBQ is 3/10 & 4/14

Depart from the J at 8:00 AM and return to the J by 8:00 PM. Travel with Sam’s Limosine on a mini coach bus, with a pit stop at Buc-ee’s! Price: Member $12* Public $17* *Price subsidized by our sponsor, Memorial Hermann SW

Please join Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss and Rabbi Steve Gross for our monthly Learner's Minyan.

Please join Freedman’s Town Museum in a Genealogy Workshop that highlights the importance of beginning or continuing family research using valuable archival records in Harris County.

Join Congregation Shma Koleinu for Shabbat Services. Our Oneg begins at 6 pm with Shabbat Services at 6:30 pm.

Through visual testimony and the context of art history, Nothing To Do But To Try is a first-of-its-kind exhibition about Boris Lurie, an acclaimed artist, writer, and Holocaust survivor. Centered around Lurie’s earliest work, the so-called “War Series,” as well as never-before-exhibited objects and ephemera from his personal collection, Boris Lurie: Nothing To Do But To Try presents a portrait of an artist reckoning with devastating trauma, haunting memories, and a lifelong quest for freedom. Learn about Boris Lurie’s life before the Holocaust, his experiences during the war, and his journey to find himself again through creative outlets. Sara Softness, Director of Cultural Affairs, Museum of Jewish Heritage, NYC, will join us as our special guest speaker.

ntroducing your 2026 ReelPeople speakers!ReelPeople: features presentations from remarkable experts that will intimately and urgently reveal the world of disabilities. Join us for an extraordinary evening with extraordinary stories with: ‍Jim Abbott, born without a right hand, became an Olympic gold medalist and Major League Baseball pitcher, playing ten seasons and throwing a no-hitter for the New York Yankees. Since retiring, he has dedicated his life to advocating for the limb-difference community, demonstrating that determination can overcome any obstacle.‍Ali Stroker, a Tony Award-winning actress, made history as the first performer in a wheelchair on Broadway and has starred in acclaimed productions such as Oklahoma! and Spring Awakening, as well as TV series including Ozark and Only Murders in the Building. She is also an author and advocate, inspiring others through her motto: “Turning Your Limitations Into Your Opportunities.”

Join MoHo Houston to make pressed flower frames - a great gift for flower lovers that will last forever

Join ReelAbilities Houston for night 2 of ReelFilm 2026 as we watch a film about the importance of independence and purpose, and the presentation of the Inspirement award to Michelle BrooknerThe Paper Bag PlanDisability Represented: Intellectual Disability, Physical DisabilityDirector: Anthony LuceroAfter being diagnosed with cancer, Oscar realizes his overprotectiveness may be holding his son Billy back from gaining independence. Determined to secure Billy’s future, Oscar helps him build the skills needed for a job as a grocery store bagger. Their heartfelt journey highlights the challenges and triumphs of fostering self-reliance, revealing the deep love between father and son—and the courage it takes to let go.‍Inspirement Award Recipient- Michelle BrooknerMichelle Brookner grew up in Dallas and moved to Houston shortly after graduating from the University of Texas in 1990 with a degree in Geography. After several years of work, she changed careers and raised her two daughters, Lauren & Hannah. Michelle has been married to Brad Brookner for 33 years.Over the years, she has volunteered with and served on the boards of many organizations, including the Girl Scouts, various school parent organizations, Emanu El, The Becker Early Childhood Center, Helfman Religious School, Emanu El’s Sisterhood, ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival, and Alexander JFS’ Disability Committee. Michelle has also been active in the JCC tennis community since 2005, playing both league and fun matches with her many friends she’s made on the courts. Michelle enjoys being creative. She has been a volunteer twice a week at Celebration Company since the spring of 2013. She uses her creativity to help employees design fused-glass art and print napkins, among other tasks, as requested by Celebration Company leadership.‍

Join pastry chef Stefanie Bishop for Eclairs & Cream Puffs: Classic French Pastries, a hands-on workshop where you’ll master the art of pâte à choux. Learn to pipe, bake, and fill delicate éclairs and airy cream puffs, then finish them with rich creams and glossy glazes. A deliciously elegant evening awaits!

The 1492 edict expelled the Jews following more than 1,000 years of life on the Iberian peninsula. We will explore the events surrounding this infamous chapter in Spanish history and the events of the next several centuries (the late Middle Ages and Early Modern times) as the Jews resumed their role as a dispersed nomadic people. We will delve into the ways in which Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jews were forced to interact as well as the integration and anti-Semitism Jews encountered living amongst the various new lands in which they settled. Sundays, February 1, 8,22, March 1, 8 at 11:00 AM

Friendship Runs in the Family!Join us at Godwin Park for our Day of Awareness, a celebration of friendship, inclusion, and joy! Whether you run the 5K or walk the 1 Mile, every step supports children and young adults with special needs and spreads awareness about the important work of Friendship Circle of Houston. And you can join the Hey Houston team! Every dollar we raise will advance Friendship Circle's great cause!

Join Congregation Shma Koleinu for Shabbat Services. Our Oneg begins at 6 pm with Shabbat Services at 6:30 pm.

Dinner at 6:15pm - Menu includes: chicken and beef pan kabobs, Persian rice, steamed rice, cocnut and herb chickpea curry(veggie option),cucumber dip and pita bread, plus chicken nuggets and mac and cheese. Cost is $10 for HCRJ members and $15 for non-members Family friendly musical Shabbat Service at 7:15pm Dessert Oneg following the service is sponsored by the Grunewald family in honor of their son Sterling becoming Bar MItzvah..