Create a Jewish Life Your Way

Shabbat Services with an Oneg beginning at 6:00 pm followed by Shabbat Services led by Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss.

Celebrate LGBTQ+ pride with YAD in a welcoming and joyful space for all identities. Enjoy drinks, music, and Jewish pride programming in honor of inclusion and community.

A paint and sip event for young Jewish adults to socialize and create art together.

Houston Jewish Professionals meets monthly at a restaurant local to the Bellaire, Galleria, Meyerland area to learn from one another, build meaningful relationships, and engage in conversations that help us grow personally and professionally. Our goal is simple: Get down to business. Through networking and relationship-building, we seek to discover opportunities to strengthen existing business connections, create new ones, and explore ways to monetize those relationships for mutual success. Whether you are a longtime member or attending for the first time, this is a great opportunity to meet professionals from a variety of industries, exchange ideas, and expand your network in a welcoming environment. 🎉 Special Offer: Bring a friend and receive 25% off your breakfast! We hope you will join us and be part of the conversation. Please RSVP for location details to: Loren Gordon 📧 hjp.news@gmail.com or lgordon@themedallion.org We look forward to seeing you there!

Join fellow Jewish young professionals ages 22 to 30 for a summer evening of great people, good conversation, rooftop views, and a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you're new to the community or looking to expand your circle, this is the perfect chance to meet other Jewish guys and girls in their 20s. BBQ • Drinks • Rooftop Views • New Friends RSVP Required

Join us for some fun mahjong and schmoozing! Meet other young adults playing the timeless game.

All fathers and children are invited to join us for a special Fathers' Shabbat! Our fathers will be celebrated and receive a special blessing from our clergy.

Shabbat Services with an Oneg beginning at 6:00 pm followed by Shabbat Services led by Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss.

Jessica's long-standing dedication to LGBTQ+ rights has been shaped by both personal experience and public service. As a trans woman for over 25 years, she has firsthand knowledge of the challenges faced by the community, lending authenticity and depth to her advocacy. Her tenure as an officer for Stonewall Austin, Vice President for Stonewall Texas, and Texas Congressional District 35 delegate to the Democratic National Convention has provided her with invaluable experience in legislative engagement and coa lition-building. Regularly testifying before the Texas Legislature, she has sharpened her advocacy skills and gained national recognition as a fierce and articulate voice for equality. Jessica believes in building bridges, not walls. Her experience has taught her that when diverse communities work together with shared purpose and mutual respect, we can create meaningful, lasting change for all Texans. Together, we are stronger ! For more information contact Beth Nelson at beth@hcrj.org or call the office at 713-782-4162

Set in 1960s France, Once Upon My Mother tells the true story of a Moroccan-Jewish immigrant mother whose boundless love and defiant faith drive her lifelong determination to help her son overcome a devastating diagnosis. Once Upon My Mother was the Audience Choice Feature Film Winner at the 2026 Houston Jewish Film Festival! Get your tickets now

Midday spiritual practice combining meditation, music, and the blessing of Mi Shebeirach.

Join us for a special Wednesday YJP Dinner, Class & Social marking the 32nd anniversary of the Rebbe’s passing. Discover the Rebbe’s practical approach to living with purpose, confidence, and impact in every area of life. With Guest Rabbi Levi Marinovsky from Chabad of Cypress

Private reception honoring outgoing Consul General Livia Link-Raviv, hosted by Israel Bonds Houston. For more information, please contact: Karen Garfield Executive Director, Southwest & Mountain West Regions karen.garfield@Israelbonds.com 972-338-2641

After World War II, Sweden absorbed and provided medical treatment for thousands of sick survivors. What to do about those who were teenagers, who had missed years of study on account of the war? In September 1945, the Swedish government issued an order for schooling to be offered to those under the age of 18. In this presentation, Dr. Bernice Lerner will describe the complex process of recruiting wary adolescents, the challenges of teaching homeless, orphaned, and “environmentally damaged” teenagers, and instructors’ goals and methods at the most experimental of sites—the “Internat” school her mother attended. Dr. Bernice Lerner is the author of All the Horrors of War: A Jewish Girl, a British Doctor, and the Liberation of Bergen-Belsen, and other writings on the Holocaust and on virtue ethics. She is the former dean of adult learning at Hebrew College, former lecturer on the Holocaust at Boston University, and a senior scholar at Boston University’s Center for Character and Social Responsibility. Gerald S. Kaplan Endowed Lecture.

Join young professionals from across North America for dynamic conversations with inspiring speakers, meaningful ideas, and real-world insight, all from wherever you are. Stay after each session to connect, network, and build relationships with other ambitious Jewish young professionals.

Cooking demo & tasting with Chanie and Chanale. Blending traditional and modern Shabbat recipes for today's busy women.

Join us for an exciting new cooking class with Chef Damen! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned cook, Chef Damen will guide you through delicious recipes and culinary techniques. Don’t miss out on this hands-on experience to elevate your cooking skills and enjoy great food with friends.

Join us for a fun and flavorful Israeli Brunch Cooking Class where you'll learn to create fresh, vibrant dishes and enjoy a delicious meal together. $45 Member/$50 Non Members

We are pleased to honor our congregant, Anne Perlmutter, who has devoted time and energy to making Or Ami thrive. Anne is a past-president, currently chairs our Ritual Practices Committee and our Capital Campaign Committee, and was the chair of our Pandemic Response Committee. She is the editor of our newsletter, the bi-monthly Kol Ami, a task she has performed for 23 years. She lends her experience in television production to keeping our audio system up to date and produced a four camera Zoom service for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in 2020 so our membership was safe at home while having a High Holiday worship experience. She is always behind the scenes, yet her contributions are invaluable. We hope you’ll be a part of a much deserved celebration.

Museum Districtt

Learner's minyan morning service on Shabbat Mevarchim held at HCRJ

Shabbat Services with an Oneg beginning at 6:00 pm followed by Shabbat Services led by Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss.

Join us on Friday, June 12, when we will offer a special blessing as part of our Shabbat evening service for those going to camp this summer. After Shabbat, join our Community Shabbat Dinner for an evening of delicious food, lively conversation, and community connection. Guests are invited to enjoy a spread of Mediterranean-inspired favorites — with savory dishes and sweet treats — all served in a welcoming environment. Whether you are coming with family, or to meet someone new at the table, this is a time for us to collectively welcome Shabbat, connect, and savor the flavors of community.

Join us as historian Dr. Jake Newsome uses archival material and survivor testimonies to tell the stories of LGBTQ+ people in Nazi Germany. You’ll learn about the complex motivations that convinced Nazi leaders that combating homosexuality was vital to the success of the Third Reich. The result was the destruction of the vibrant LGBTQ+ communities that had emerged during Germany’s democratic years, and the targeting, torture, and murder of tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ Germans. And while the Holocaust ended in May 1945, LGBTQ+ survivors soon learned that the era of state sanctioned persecution was not over. The presentation is followed by Q&A and a book signing. A special thank you to Richard Lapin and Jim Nelson for their generous support in this event. Books will be available for purchase with a credit card