KIDS + FAMILIES

As a part of the 37th Annual Jewish Book & Arts Fair, the Jewish Community Center of Houston presents Family Day.  Sunday, November 8, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.  Concert, Authors, Books & Fun!

Some of the events include a Family Concert by Mama Doni, Authors: Ann Koffisky, Children's Illustrator and Author (Eight Lights for Eight Nights), Schmuel Blitz, Children's Author (A Treasury of Jewish Bedtime Stories), and Sheila Aron (I'm Glad I'm Me Weaving the Thread of Love From Generation to Generation).

And so much more!

Detailed Schedule of Events:

Saturday, Nov 7 • 6:30 PM
Family Havdalah with Mama Doni
Family event for all ages

Mama DoniJoin Jersey singer Mama Doni Zasloff Thomas, talented and hip mother of two and Jonathan Fass, JCC Director of Jewish Living and Learning, as we end Shabbat and enter the new week. The evening begins with Havdalah followed by a "make your own pillow" craft project.

$15 per family includes a signed Mama Doni CD, personalized Sh'ma Pillow, and refreshments. RSVP with payment by Nov. 1. Call 713-551-7255.

Sunday, Nov 8 • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

9:00 AM • Cereal Bar and Bagels
Make chef hats and eat your breakfast with special guest, Cat in the Hat!

$3 Per Person
$10 JCC Member / $14 Public Breakfast and Family Concert Package
RSVP to 713-551-7255 by Nov. 1.

10:00 AM • Mama Doni Family Concert
Mama Doni Rocks Houston bringing their Jewliciously cool and fun concert for the whole family. Underwritten by the Barbara and Mark Paull Families and the Goldye and Sam Spain Children's Performing Arts Fund

Free to Series Ticket Holders / $8 JCC Member / $12 Public
$10 JCC Member / $14 Public Breakfast and Family Concert Package
RSVP to 713-551-7255 by Nov. 1.

11:30 AM • Sheila Aron BookSheila Aron, I'm Glad I'm Me Weaving the Thread of Love From Generation to Generation
For kids in 1st - 3rd grades

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM • Ann Koffsky Children's illustrator Ann Koffsky is here to present four interactive workshops.
10:00 AM - 1st - 3rd grades
11:00 AM - PreK - 1st grades
1:00 PM - 3rd grade & up
2:00 PM - 2nd - 5th grades

10:00 AM and 1:00 PM • Schmuel Blitz ArtScroll author Shmuel Blitz is best known for opening the wonders of Jewish prayer and learning to youngsters through his popular ArtScroll Children's Siddur and Bedtime Stories for Jewish Children. Shmuel brings us his newest work, The Search for the Stones, combining cutting edge animation imagery with traditional Jewish values, for an exciting, fast-paced fantasy/action novel that children won't forget!
For ages 3 - 6

3:00 PM • Brett Man - The Mad Hatter of Tricks Come watch the magic of Brett Man while he amuses and confuses with illusions. Focus on the power of knowledge in reading.
For kids 2nd - 5th grades

Family Day is endowed in loving memory of Oliver Lapin by his family. Mama Doni Concert is underwritten by The Barbara and Mark Paull Families and the Goldye and Sam Spain Children's Performing Arts Fund.