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Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston

When you step into the JCC, you'll find a center filled with remarkable people, dedicated volunteers, and a wide-array of year-round programs, activities, and special events. At the JCC, we're committed to enriching the lives of our members and the community.

For over sixty-nine years, the JCC has been a place where families and individuals come together for friendship, affiliation, and socialization in a safe and welcoming environment. Throughout our buildings you will find a committed staff working together to provide our members and guests with quality experiences, excellent service, and a sense of belonging.

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    Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston

    5601 South Braeswood
    Houston, TX 77096

    Phone: 713-729-3200

    Fax: 713-551-7223

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    08/24/10- 09/28/10	Beginning Guitar Class Jewish Community Center of Houston Beginning Guitar Class Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston August 24-September 28, 2010 Learn to read music, proper left and right-hand technique, chords and strumming for song accompaniment. Inst: David Payne.
    08/24/10- 09/28/10	Beginning Guitar II Class Jewish Community Center of Houston Beginning Guitar II Class Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston August 24-September 28, 2010 A continuation of Beginning Guitar for those who have had previous guitar lessons. The class will focus on movable chords, transposing, playing in different keys and picking techniques.   Inst: David Payne.
    08/22/10- 10/01/10	Showcase Houston: Days of Awe Jewish Community Center of Houston Showcase Houston: Days of Awe Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston August 22-October 1, 2010 The Jewish Community Center of Houston Deutser Art Gallery presents the exhibition Showcase Houston:  Days of Awe, a multi-media exhibit of works on paper, fabric, and needlepoint.  On view August 22 through October 1. Showcase Houston:  Days of Awe shines a light on the High Holy Days with original works by ten Houston artists.  Artists featured are Bonnie S. Bleiweiss, Orna Feinstein, Joyce Gilbert, Aileen Gugenheim, Rona...

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    09/26/10	Tal Zilber Piano Concert Jewish Community Center of Houston Tal Zilber Piano Concert Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston September 26, 2010 The Center for Jewish Living and Learning at the Jewish Community Center of Houston presents a  Tal Zilber Piano Concert, Sunday, September 26,  at 7:00 p.m. Join us for a concert by Tal Zilber, classical, jazz and pop pianist, composer, improviser and graduate of Shepherd School of Music, Rice University. The Jewish Community Center has founded the Center for Jewish Learning and Living, a collaborative process that brings together the arts...
    10/03/10	Free Sunday Funday at the JCC Jewish Community Center of Houston Free Sunday Funday at the JCC Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston October 3, 2010 The Jewish Community Center of Houston presents Free Sunday Funday at the JCC.  The Jewish Community Center of Houston invites the public to attend free family days. This is an opportunity for area families with young children, ages five and younger, to experience all that the J has to offer. Sunday Fundays will begin on Sunday, September 5 and will continue the first Sunday of each month through December 5. Programming begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 11:30 a.m....
    10/06/10- 10/27/10	Does Judaism Believe in Karma? (Wednesdays) Jewish Community Center of Houston Does Judaism Believe in Karma? (Wednesdays) Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston October 6-October 27, 2010 The Jewish Community Center of Houston presents Does Judaism Believe in Karma?, presented Rabbi Judith Abrams, Ph.D.,(pictured)  for four Wednesdays, beginning October 6. The Jerusalem Talmud presents many extensive texts on the idea of Karma: that the energy we send out is the energy that returns to us. This class will examine the many stories and teachings about Jewish Karma and how it works. No Talmud study background...
    10/14/10- 10/28/10	Rice University/JCC Lecture Series: Envisioning Jerusalem in the Pre-Modern World (Thursdays) Jewish Community Center of Houston Rice University/JCC Lecture Series: Envisioning Jerusalem in the Pre-Modern World (Thursdays) Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston and Rice University at Jewish Community Center of Houston October 14-October 28, 2010 The Center for Jewish Living and Learning at the Jewish Community Center of Houston and Rice University present  Rice University/JCC Lecture Series: Envisioning Jerusalem in the Pre-Modern World. The Jewish Community Center, in collaboration with Rice University, has created an annual lecture series presented by faculty associated with the Jewish Studies Program. Lectures will be held at the Jewish...
    10/18/10	An Evening with Author David Grossman Jewish Community Center of Houston An Evening with Author David Grossman Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston October 18, 2010 The Center for Jewish Living and Learning at the Jewish Community Center of Houston presents An Evening with Author David Grossman, Monday, October 18 at 8pm. From one of Israel’s most acclaimed writers comes a novel of extraordinary power about family life - the greatest human drama - and the cost of war. In To the End of the Land, Ora, a middle-aged Israeli mother on the verge of her son’s release from army service, sets...
    10/24/10	Exploring Jewish Texas: A Visit to the Baytown and Beaumont Jewish Communities Jewish Community Center of Houston Exploring Jewish Texas: A Visit to the Baytown and Beaumont Jewish Communities Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston October 24, 2010 The Center for Jewish Living and Learning at the Jewish Community Center of Houston presents Exploring Jewish Texas: A Visit to the Baytown and Beaumont Jewish Communities. Sunday, October 24.  Instructor: Keith Rosen. Join the JCC as we visit the only two congregations east of Houston and still in Texas. Congregation Knesseth Israel in Baytown is the third oldest building still in operation as a Jewish House of...
    10/24/10	An Evening with Marc Tyler Nobleman Jewish Community Center of Houston An Evening with Marc Tyler Nobleman Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston October 24, 2010 The Center for Jewish Living and Learning at the Jewish Community Center of Houston presents An Evening with Marc Tyler Nobleman, author of It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's Siegel and Shuster! The Two Jewish Teens Who Created Superman. Sunday, October 24, at 7:30pm. Over a feverishly hot 24 hours in 1934, geeky writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster dreamed up a character who was everything they were not - and who launched both the...
    11/07/10	Free Sunday Funday at the JCC Jewish Community Center of Houston Free Sunday Funday at the JCC Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston November 7, 2010 The Jewish Community Center of Houston presents Free Sunday Funday at the JCC.  The Jewish Community Center of Houston invites the public to attend free family days. This is an opportunity for area families with young children, ages five and younger, to experience all that the J has to offer. Sunday Fundays will begin on Sunday, September 5 and will continue the first Sunday of each month through December 5. Programming begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 11:30 a.m....
    11/10/10	Music of a Distant Drum: Smadar Levi Rothko Chapel Music of a Distant Drum: Smadar Levi Presented by Rothko Chapel and Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Rothko Chapel November 10, 2010 The Rothko Chapel in collaboration with the Jewish Community Center of Houston present Music of a Distant Drum:  Smadar Levi, Wednesday, November 10 2010, 7:00pm. Smadar Levi (pictured, image by Masanda A. Boyd) is an award-winning performer whose "Seeds of Peace” seeks to unite cultures through music. Smadar has recently performed in Russia, in Morocco at the Fez Music...
    11/21/10	Exploring Jewish Music: The Golden Age of American Musical Theater and the Legacy of Jewish Immigration Jewish Community Center of Houston Exploring Jewish Music: The Golden Age of American Musical Theater and the Legacy of Jewish Immigration Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston November 21, 2010 The Center for Jewish Living and Learning at the Jewish Community Center of Houston presents Exploring Jewish Music: The Golden Age of American Musical Theater and the Legacy of Jewish Immigration. Lecture by Dr. Howard Pollack, John and Rebecca Moores Professor of Music at the Moores School of Music, University of Houston. Sunday, November 21, at 7:00pm. Jewish Americans, many of them children of Eastern European immigrants, played an...
    12/04/10	Anat Cohen Quartet Clarinetworks: Benny Goodman and Beyond Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater Anat Cohen Quartet Clarinetworks: Benny Goodman and Beyond Presented by Da Camera of Houston and Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater December 4, 2010 Da Camera of Houston presents Anat Cohen Quartet Clarinetworks: Benny Goodman and Beyond, Saturday, December 4, 2010; at  8:00 PM, in the Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center. Presented in collaboration with the Jewish Community Center. In her first Houston appearance, clarinetist and saxophonist Anat Cohen celebrates the music of The King of Swing. Cohen...
    12/05/10	Free Sunday Funday at the JCC Jewish Community Center of Houston Free Sunday Funday at the JCC Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston December 5, 2010 The Jewish Community Center of Houston presents Free Sunday Funday at the JCC.  The Jewish Community Center of Houston invites the public to attend free family days. This is an opportunity for area families with young children, ages five and younger, to experience all that the J has to offer. Sunday Fundays will begin on Sunday, September 5 and will continue the first Sunday of each month through December 5. Programming begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 11:30 a.m....

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    09/05/10	Free Sunday Funday at the JCC Jewish Community Center of Houston Free Sunday Funday at the JCC Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston September 5, 2010 The Jewish Community Center of Houston presents Free Sunday Funday at the JCC.  The Jewish Community Center of Houston invites the public to attend free family days. This is an opportunity for area families with young children, ages five and younger, to experience all that the J has to offer. Sunday Fundays will begin on Sunday, September 5 and will continue the first Sunday of each month through December 5. Programming begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 11:30 a.m....
    08/18/10	2010 Summer Israeli Film Series: FIVE HOURS FROM PARIS (Hamesh Sha’ot MiPariz) Jewish Community Center of Houston 2010 Summer Israeli Film Series: FIVE HOURS FROM PARIS (Hamesh Sha’ot MiPariz) Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston August 18, 2010 The Houston Jewish Film Festival, The Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest  and the Israeli House present  the 2010 Summer Israeli Film Series. This Film Series showcases Israeli films on a monthly basis at the Jewish Community Center. FIVE HOURS FROM PARIS (Hamesh Sha’ot MiPariz) Wed, Aug 18 7:30 PM • JCC Director: Leon Prudovsky 2009, 90 min, Hebrew and Russian...
    08/17/10- 08/24/10	Simple Printmaking Class Jewish Community Center of Houston Simple Printmaking Class Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston August 17-August 24, 2010 Learn two methods for creating prints. One, using watercolors on a smooth plate, results in soft images that look like a painting. The other, using acrylics on a carved block, makes prints that are crisp and precise. The block material is soft and easy to carve. You will come away with the ability to repeat these activities at home.  No previous art experience is required. All supplies provided.
    08/10/10- 08/19/10	Mah Jongg Class Jewish Community Center of Houston Mah Jongg Class Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston August 10-August 19, 2010 Like to play complex games? If you’re interested in learning a new game, why not try Mah-jongg, an ancient Chinese tile game of both skill and luck. You will learn the basics of this fascinating game in just four sessions! Must have an official Standard Hands and Rule card. Mah Jongg sets will be provided. Inst: Linda Freedman Block.
    08/05/10- 08/26/10	Cast Paper Vessels Class Jewish Community Center of Houston Cast Paper Vessels Class Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston August 5-August 26, 2010 In this class, you will learn to mold specially-developed paper pulp into beautiful vessel forms. When your vessels dry, you will paint and embellish them to create original, exciting decorative arts pieces for your home or as gifts. Nothing is held back -- after completing the class, you will have all the information you need to continue working in this medium at home. No previous art or sculpting experience required. All supplies provided.
    07/22/10- 07/29/10	Simple Printmaking Class Jewish Community Center of Houston Simple Printmaking Class Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston July 22-July 29, 2010 Learn two methods for creating prints. One, using watercolors on a smooth plate, results in soft images that look like a painting. The other, using acrylics on a carved block, makes prints that are crisp and precise. The block material is soft and easy to carve. You will come away with the ability to repeat these activities at home.  No previous art experience is required. All supplies provided.
    07/21/10	2010 Summer Israeli Film Series: EYES WIDE OPEN (Einayim Pkuhot) Jewish Community Center of Houston 2010 Summer Israeli Film Series: EYES WIDE OPEN (Einayim Pkuhot) Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston July 21, 2010 The Houston Jewish Film Festival, The Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest  and the Israeli House present  the 2010 Summer Israeli Film Series. This Film Series showcases Israeli films on a monthly basis at the Jewish Community Center. EYES WIDE OPEN (Einayim Pkuhot) Wed, July 21 7:30 PM • JCC Director: Haim Tabakman 2009, 90 min, Hebrew with subtitles Living in...
    07/20/10- 08/10/10	Cast paper Vessels class Jewish Community Center of Houston Cast paper Vessels class Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston July 20-August 10, 2010 In this class, you will learn to mold specially-developed paper pulp into beautiful vessel forms. When your vessels dry, you will paint and embellish them to create original, exciting decorative arts pieces for your home or as gifts. Nothing is held back --after completing the class, you will have all the information you need to continue working in this medium at home. No previous art or sculpting experience required. All supplies provided.
    07/14/10	Dialogues 2010 Jewish Community Center of Houston Dialogues 2010 Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston July 14, 2010 The Jewish Community Center of Houston presents Dialogues 2010.  Wednesday, July 14.  Enjoy an evening of stimulating conversation with Houston notables over an elegant dinner. Evening includes gourmet dinner with wine. 6:30 p.m. Wine Reception in the Mystical Garden • 7:15 p.m. Dinner at the Jewish Community Center of Houston • 5601 S. Braeswood. 2010 Featured Table Hosts:  Mayor Annise Parker - Issues Facing Houston...
    07/13/10- 08/17/10	Beginning Guitar Class Jewish Community Center of Houston Beginning Guitar Class Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston July 13-August 17, 2010 Learn to read music, proper left and right-hand technique, chords and strumming for song accompaniment.   Inst: David Payne.
    07/06/10- 07/15/10	Mah Jongg Class Jewish Community Center of Houston Mah Jongg Class Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston July 6-July 15, 2010 Like to play complex games? If you’re interested in learning a new game, why not try Mah-jongg, an ancient Chinese tile game of both skill and luck. You will learn the basics of this fascinating game in just four sessions! Must have an official Standard Hands and Rule card. Mah Jongg sets will be provided.  Inst: Linda Freedman Block.
    06/23/10	2010 Inaugural Summer Scholar Series: A Jewish Take on World Issues - Israel and the Modern World Jewish Community Center of Houston 2010 Inaugural Summer Scholar Series: A Jewish Take on World Issues - Israel and the Modern World Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston June 23, 2010 The Jewish Community Center of Houston presents The Center for Jewish Living and Learning 2010 Inaugural Summer Scholar Series:   A Jewish Take on World Issues.  Scholar: Dr. Alick Isaacs. Dr. Alick Isaacs (pictured) is a research fellow at the Hartman Institute's Kogod Centre for Contemporary Jewish Thought, teaches at the Melton Centre for Jewish Education at the Hebrew University and serves as the editor of...
    06/20/10	2010 Inaugural Summer Scholar Series: A Jewish Take on World Issues - A Jewish Take on Feminism Jewish Community Center of Houston 2010 Inaugural Summer Scholar Series: A Jewish Take on World Issues - A Jewish Take on Feminism Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston June 20, 2010 The Jewish Community Center of Houston presents The Center for Jewish Living and Learning 2010 Inaugural Summer Scholar Series:   A Jewish Take on World Issues.  Scholar: Dr. Alick Isaacs. Dr. Alick Isaacs (pictured) is a research fellow at the Hartman Institute's Kogod Centre for Contemporary Jewish Thought, teaches at the Melton Centre for Jewish Education at the Hebrew University and serves as the editor of...
    06/16/10- 07/28/10	Jewelry Making Jewish Community Center of Houston Jewelry Making Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston June 16-July 28, 2010 Learn the basic beginning skills to create your own jewelry. In this introductory metalsmithing class, learn design layout, sawing piercing, riveting, and beginning soldering. You will create at least one piece of jewelry. Inst: Kathy Kennedy.
    06/16/10	2010 Summer Israeli Film Series: LOST ISLANDS (Iyim Avudim) Jewish Community Center of Houston 2010 Summer Israeli Film Series: LOST ISLANDS (Iyim Avudim) Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston June 16, 2010 The Houston Jewish Film Festival, The Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest  and the Israeli House present  the 2010 Summer Israeli Film Series. This Film Series showcases Israeli films on a monthly basis at the Jewish Community Center. LOST ISLANDS (Iyim Avudim) Wed, June 16 7:30 PM • JCC Director: Reshef Levy 2008, 103 min, Hebrew with subtitles The year is 1980. The...
    06/14/10	2010 Inaugural Summer Scholar Series: A Jewish Take on World Issues - A Jewish Take on Universal Humanity Jewish Community Center of Houston 2010 Inaugural Summer Scholar Series: A Jewish Take on World Issues - A Jewish Take on Universal Humanity Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston June 14, 2010 The Jewish Community Center of Houston presents The Center for Jewish Living and Learning 2010 Inaugural Summer Scholar Series:   A Jewish Take on World Issues.  Scholar: Dr. Alick Isaacs. Dr. Alick Isaacs (pictured) is a research fellow at the Hartman Institute's Kogod Centre for Contemporary Jewish Thought, teaches at the Melton Centre for Jewish Education at the Hebrew University and serves as the editor of...
    06/12/10- 06/13/10	My Mother's Medicine Jewish Community Center of Houston My Mother's Medicine Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston June 12-June 13, 2010 The Jewish Community Center of Houston Jewish Living & Learning takes a bold new step in the arena of theatre arts. Cheryl Kaplan opens the summer season with My Mother’s Medicine June 12 at 8:00 p.m. and June 13 at 3:00 p.m. Her hilarious one-woman show uses personal stories and letters from her mother. Theatre has been a component of the JCC Arts and Culture program since 1945 when a woman named Nina Vance started the Center’s...
    06/09/10- 07/14/10	Jewelry Making Class Jewish Community Center of Houston Jewelry Making Class Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston June 9-July 14, 2010 Learn the basic beginning skills to create your own jewelry. In this introductory metalsmithing class, learn design layout, sawing piercing, riveting, and beginning soldering. You will create at least one piece of jewelry. Inst: Kathy Kennedy.
    06/09/10- 07/28/10	Beginning Drawing Jewish Community Center of Houston Beginning Drawing Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston June 9-July 28, 2010 Think you can’t draw a straight line? Think only talented people can draw? Think again! In this dynamic course you will be given the basic tools and tricks of the trade that will allow you to see better and draw exactly what you see. Composition, proportion, shading, and much more is covered. Bring a #2 pencil and some 8*11 paper to the first class. Inst: Gerry Melot.
    06/08/10- 06/17/10	Mah Jongg Classes Jewish Community Center of Houston Mah Jongg Classes Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston June 8-June 17, 2010 Like to play complex games? If you’re interested in learning a new game, why not try Mah-jongg, an ancient Chinese tile game of both skill and luck. You will learn the basics of this fascinating game in just four sessions! Must have an official Standard Hands and Rule card. Mah Jongg sets will be provided. Inst: Linda Freedman Block.
    06/01/10- 07/06/10	Beginning Guitar II Class Jewish Community Center of Houston Beginning Guitar II Class Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston June 1-July 6, 2010 A continuation of Beginning Guitar for those who have had previous guitar lessons. The class will focus on movable chords, transposing, playing in different keys and picking techniques.   Inst: David Payne.
    05/20/10- 06/24/10	Beginning Guitar Classes Jewish Community Center of Houston Beginning Guitar Classes Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston May 20-June 24, 2010 Learn to read music, proper left and right-hand technique, chords and strumming for song accompaniment.| Inst: David Payne.
    05/16/10	An Afternoon of Dance Jewish Community Center of Houston An Afternoon of Dance Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston May 16, 2010 The Jewish Community Center of Houston School of Dance presents An Afternoon of Dance. As the 2009-2010 JCC School of Dance season comes to a close, join the JCC as we present An Afternoon of Dance Sunday, May 16th at 3:00 p.m. at the Kaplan Theatre, I W Marks Theatre Complex.  The concert will feature the JCC’s own adult ballet students and the “J” Crew as well as Sweft Feet Dance, Mahira Dance, and more. Tickets are...
    04/18/10	In Celebration of Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day): The Four Faces: A One Man Show Jewish Community Center of Houston In Celebration of Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day): The Four Faces: A One Man Show Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston April 18, 2010 The Jewish Community Center of Houston presents In Celebration of Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day):  The Four Faces: A One Man Show, Sunday, Apr 18 • 3:00 p.m. Explore the many sides of Israel with a one-man show with actor and educator Rabbi Benjamin (Benji) Levene (pictured). The Four Faces of Israel is a thought provoking portrayal of four stereotypical Jewish personalities, which raises key questions regarding...
    03/28/10	Houston Choreographers: Generation Next Gala Concert Jewish Community Center of Houston Houston Choreographers: Generation Next Gala Concert Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston March 28, 2010 The Jewish Community Center of Houston presents the Houston Choreographers: Generation Next Gala Concert, March 28, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. in the Kaplan Theatre, I W Marks Theatre Center at 5601 S. Braeswood. The Jewish Community Center searches for the future of local choreography by inviting high school age choreographers to enter a special competition. Students submitted samples of their original choreography to be viewed and adjudicated by a panel of judges from...
    03/15/10- 04/23/10	I Am My Family: Photographs by Rafael Goldchain Jewish Community Center of Houston I Am My Family: Photographs by Rafael Goldchain Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston March 15-April 23, 2010 The Jewish Community Center of Houston Deutser Art Gallery presents the exhibition I Am My Family: Photographs by Rafael Goldchain.  On view Monday, Mar 15 - Friday, Apr 23. Rafael Goldchain's I Am My Family is a family album of traditional portrait photographs with an unconventional twist: the only subject is Goldchain himself. In an elaborate process involving genealogical research, the use of makeup, hair...
    03/09/10- 03/21/10	6th Annual Houston Jewish Film Festival Various locations around Houston 6th Annual Houston Jewish Film Festival Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Various locations around Houston March 9-March 21, 2010 Welcome to the 6th Annual Houston Jewish Film Festival.  March 9 - 21, 2010. Funded in part by the JCC Patrons of the Arts. The Annual Houston Jewish Film Festival is intended to expose the Houston community to current documentary, feature and short movies with meaningful Jewish or Israeli content as well as Israeli-made movies with contemporary themes. Films will cover a diverse range of cultural, religious or historical topics of Jewish relevance...
    03/07/10	Bagels, Potatoes and Borscht Jewish Community Center of Houston Bagels, Potatoes and Borscht Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston March 7, 2010 The Jewish Community Center of Houston presents Bagels, Potatoes and Borscht, Sunday, Mar 7 • 10:00 a.m. Join us as celebrated children’s author Aubrey Davis retells his favorite stories including Bagels from Benny (winner of the Sidney Taylor Book Award and the Canadian Jewish Book Award), The Enormous Potato, and Bone Button Borscht. Aubrey’s storytelling of Jewish folk...
    02/20/10	Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010: Dancing the Night Away Jewish Community Center of Houston Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010: Dancing the Night Away Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston February 20, 2010 Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010 celebrates three decades of dance showcasing Houston’s talent as well as national dancers, teachers and choreographers. The Jewish Community Center of Houston will host a series of performances, concerts and workshops January 7 through February 20, 2010. Saturday, February 20, Dance Month presents Dancing the Night Away.  Join us for Dancing the...
    02/06/10	Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010: Triple Focus Jewish Community Center of Houston Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010: Triple Focus Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston February 6, 2010 Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010 celebrates three decades of dance showcasing Houston’s talent as well as national dancers, teachers and choreographers. The Jewish Community Center of Houston will host a series of performances, concerts and workshops January 7 through February 20, 2010. Saturday, February 6, Dance Month presents Triple Focus.  Enjoy an evening of dance that brings together...
    02/04/10	Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010: Contemporary Master Class with Harry Guy, Marlana Walsh-Doyle and Randall Flinn Jewish Community Center of Houston Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010: Contemporary Master Class with Harry Guy, Marlana Walsh-Doyle and Randall Flinn Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston February 4, 2010 Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010 celebrates three decades of dance showcasing Houston’s talent as well as national dancers, teachers and choreographers. The Jewish Community Center of Houston will host a series of performances, concerts and workshops January 7 through February 20, 2010. Thursday, February 4, Dance Month features a Contemporary Master Class with Harry Guy, Marlana Walsh-Doyle and...
    01/31/10- 02/17/10	22nd Annual Bunny and Leo Horvitz Scholar-in-Residence Program: Dr. Yair Zakovitch Jewish Community Center of Houston 22nd Annual Bunny and Leo Horvitz Scholar-in-Residence Program: Dr. Yair Zakovitch Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston January 31-February 17, 2010 The Jewish Community Center of Houston Presents the 22nd Annual Bunny and Leo Horvitz Scholar-in-Residence Program, January 31 - February 18, 2010. Featuring Dr. Yair Zakovitch, (pictured) Father Takeji Otsuki Professor of Bible, Hebrew University of Jerusalem The Hebrew Bible: Literature, Ideology, Interpretation. Dr. Yair Zakovitch's is the Father Takeji Otsuki Professor of Bible at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In addition, he has been a...
    01/31/10	Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010: LehrerDance Family Favorites Jewish Community Center of Houston Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010: LehrerDance Family Favorites Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston January 31, 2010 Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010 celebrates three decades of dance showcasing Houston’s talent as well as national dancers, teachers and choreographers. The Jewish Community Center of Houston will host a series of performances, concerts and workshops January 7 through February 20, 2010. Sunday, January 31, Dance Month features
    01/30/10	Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010: LehrerDance Jewish Community Center of Houston Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010: LehrerDance Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston January 30, 2010 Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010 celebrates three decades of dance showcasing Houston’s talent as well as national dancers, teachers and choreographers. The Jewish Community Center of Houston will host a series of performances, concerts and workshops January 7 through February 20, 2010. Saturday, January 30, Dance Month features
    01/24/10	Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010: X-Dancing Master Class with Alex Arizpe Jewish Community Center of Houston Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010: X-Dancing Master Class with Alex Arizpe Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston January 24, 2010 Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010 celebrates three decades of dance showcasing Houston’s talent as well as national dancers, teachers and choreographers. The Jewish Community Center of Houston will host a series of performances, concerts and workshops January 7 through February 20, 2010. Sunday, January 24, Dance Month features  X-Dancing Master Class with Alex Arizpe.  X-Dancing is a...
    01/17/10	Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010: Houston Ballet II - Around the World in Seven Dances (Family Matinee) Jewish Community Center of Houston Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010: Houston Ballet II - Around the World in Seven Dances (Family Matinee) Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston January 17, 2010 Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010 celebrates three decades of dance showcasing Houston’s talent as well as national dancers, teachers and choreographers. The Jewish Community Center of Houston will host a series of performances, concerts and workshops January 7 through February 20, 2010. Houston Ballet II's Around the World...
    01/16/10- 01/17/10	Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010: Tirkedu Houston - An Israeli Dance Workshop Jewish Community Center of Houston Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010: Tirkedu Houston - An Israeli Dance Workshop Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston January 16-January 17, 2010 Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010 celebrates three decades of dance showcasing Houston’s talent as well as national dancers, teachers and choreographers. The Jewish Community Center of Houston will host a series of performances, concerts and workshops January 7 through February 20, 2010. Dance Month begins with the return by request of the young Markid Dance leader from the south of Israel, Ofer...
    01/14/10	Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010: The Mark Morris Dance Group Master Class Jewish Community Center of Houston Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010: The Mark Morris Dance Group Master Class Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston January 14, 2010 Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010 celebrates three decades of dance showcasing Houston’s talent as well as national dancers, teachers and choreographers. The Jewish Community Center of Houston will host a series of performances, concerts and workshops January 7 through February 20, 2010. Thursday, January 14, Dance Month presents The Mark Morris Dance...
    01/11/10	God in the Obama Era: Presidents' Religion and Ethics from George Washington to Barack Obama Jewish Community Center of Houston God in the Obama Era: Presidents' Religion and Ethics from George Washington to Barack Obama Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston January 11, 2010 The Jewish Community Center of Houston presents a lecture entitled God in the Obama Era: Presidents' Religion and Ethics from George Washington to Barack Obama. Featuring Dr. Niels Nielsen, Jr., (pictured) The J. Newton Rayzor Professor of Philosophy and Religious Thought at Rice University (Emeritus.) Niels C. Nielsen, Jr.'s field of study and research is philosophy and religious studies. His text, Religions of the World is a widely used class book....
    01/10/10- 01/24/10	Influence and Identity: 3 Ways of Being a Jewish Composer (Sundays) Jewish Community Center of Houston Influence and Identity: 3 Ways of Being a Jewish Composer (Sundays) Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston January 10-January 24, 2010 The Jewish Community Center of Houston presents a lecture series entitled Influence and Identity: 3 Ways of Being a Jewish Composer. Featuring Richard Lavenda, (pictured) Professor of Composition and Theory and Director of Graduate Studies at the Shepherd School of Music, Rice University The question of what makes a piece of music Jewish has long been a source of discussion and dispute. The three lectures of this series will focus on the music...
    01/07/10	Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010: Celebrate Dance Warehouse Live Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010: Celebrate Dance Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Warehouse Live January 7, 2010 Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010 will kick off with Celebrate Dance, a festive gathering of Houston’s unique dance community January 7, 2010, 7:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. at Warehouse Live. Celebrate Dance will highlight 30 years of Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre. We will honor June Christensen, Society for the Performing Arts, Andrea Cody, Dance Houston, Christina...
    01/07/10- 02/20/10	Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010 - Dance Month Celebrates 30 Seasons Jewish Community Center of Houston Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010 - Dance Month Celebrates 30 Seasons Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston January 7-February 20, 2010 Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010 celebrates three decades of dance showcasing Houston’s talent as well as national dancers, teachers and choreographers. The Jewish Community Center of Houston will host a series of performances, concerts and workshops January 7 through February 20, 2010. The festivities kick off with Celebrate Dance January 7 at 7:00 p.m. The event honors Houston’s...
    12/25/09	Children's Performer: Akiva the Believer (Plus Eggrolls & a FREE Movie) Jewish Community Center of Houston Children's Performer: Akiva the Believer (Plus Eggrolls & a FREE Movie) Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston December 25, 2009 The Jewish Community Center of Houston presents Children's Performer: Akiva the Believer (Plus Eggrolls & a FREE Movie), Friday, December 25. Friday, Dec 25 • 10:00 a.m. Kaplan Theatre - IW Marks Theatre Center Akiva the Believer (pictured) brings his brand of joyful drumming and singing to Houston for a family concert. Known for getting all ages to clap, drum and sing along, Akiva will be...
    12/24/09	Bagel Ball 09 Ei8ht Houston Bagel Ball 09 Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Ei8ht Houston December 24, 2009 Jewish Community Center of Houston presents the Bagel Ball 09!  Get excited! The Bagel Ball is one of the JCC's big holiday parties for young adults. This party is popular for Jewish young adults and "THE place to BE" for singles and couples who want to reconnect with friends and family and meet someone new.  Houstonians as well as people from out of town flock to this event so they won't miss being part of the scene. The increased...
    12/13/09	The Magic of Hanukah Jewish Community Center West Houston The Magic of Hanukah Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center West Houston December 13, 2009 Celebrate Hanukkah at the JCC West Houston with The Magic of Hanukah, our annual Hanukkah Party. We'll have a magical time with a magic show, family sing-a-long, a moon bounce, Gymboree, holiday themed arts & crafts and games. To top off the magical fun, we'll have a raffle, door prizes and a Hanukkah cake walk. We have registered for Hanukkah/birthday presents! Please check out our registries under Jewish Community Center West Houston at
    12/13/09	JCC Winter Open House and Family Fun Day Jewish Community Center of Houston JCC Winter Open House and Family Fun Day Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston December 13, 2009 The Jewish Community Center of Houston presents a JCC Winter Open House and Family Fun Day. Register for all your favorite classes and programs, then enjoy a Hanukkah Carnival, puppet show, dance and gymnastics demos and more. Click here for a detailed schedule of events.
    12/03/09- 12/06/09	You're a Good Man Charlie Brown Jewish Community Center of Houston You're a Good Man Charlie Brown Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston December 3-December 6, 2009 JCCS Theatre presents You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. Return to your childhood with the musical production of You're a Good Man Charlie Brown to be performed in the Kaplan Theatre December 3, 5 and 6. It stars children from all over our community who take part in the Jewish Community Center's Children's theater program. You're a Good Man Charlie Brown is a sure hit with its animated characters and wonderful humor. Don't miss this great show. Great for...
    11/14/09- 11/15/09	Jewish Book & Arts Fair - The Dybbuk: Between Two Worlds Jewish Community Center of Houston Jewish Book & Arts Fair - The Dybbuk: Between Two Worlds Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston November 14-November 15, 2009 As a part of the 37th Annual Jewish Book & Arts Fair, the Jewish Community Center of Houston presents The Dybbuk: Between Two Worlds. The Dybbuk: Between Two Worlds is a multimedia chamber opera in three acts, composed by Ofer Ben-Amots and inspired by S. Ansky’s timeless Yiddish play of the same name. The music intertwines...
    11/08/09	Jewish Book & Arts Fair Family Day Jewish Community Center of Houston Jewish Book & Arts Fair Family Day Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston November 8, 2009 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,...
    11/01/09- 11/15/09	37th Annual Jewish Book & Arts Fair Jewish Community Center of Houston 37th Annual Jewish Book & Arts Fair Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston November 1-November 15, 2009 The Jewish Community Center of Houston presents a stellar lineup at the 37th Annual Jewish Book & Arts Fair. CELEBRATE OUR 37th YEAR! 36 Authors - 3 Concerts - 5 Films.  Come be a part of it!  The JCC event is a true Houston jewel that draws attendees from across the city, and is a two week event that runs from November 1st through November 15th.  The 37th Annual Jewish Book & Arts Fair promises to be unlike any other bringing the most...
    10/18/09	Harmony for Humanity Concert: A History of Rhythm and Blues Jewish Community Center of Houston Harmony for Humanity Concert: A History of Rhythm and Blues Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston October 18, 2009 In honor of Daniel Pearl (pictured) and in celebration of Jewish Social Action Month, the Jewish Community Center of Houston presents the Harmony for Humanity Concert, Sunday, Oct 18 • 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Daniel Pearl was a reporter with the Wall Street Journal and a talented musician who was kidnapped and murdered by extremists in Pakistan. In his memory, we have teamed with The Barry Sea Paradox to present A...
    09/12/09	Human Prayer: A Concert at Rothko Chapel Rothko Chapel Human Prayer: A Concert at Rothko Chapel Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Rothko Chapel September 12, 2009 The Jewish Community Center of Houston and Rothko Chapel presents Human Prayer: A Concert at Rothko Chapel ,Saturday, September 12 at 3:00 PM. FREE Concert! Etty Ben-Zaken (pictured) performs Eitan Steinberg’s “Rava Deravin,” sung in Aramaic, and “Stabat Mater—A Human Prayer,” sung in Hebrew, Arabic, English, Latin and Ladino. Accompanied by Houston Symphony members Rodica Gonzales and Mihaela Oancea-Frusina, violinists,...
    08/30/09	Israeli Artists Concert: Eitan Steinberg and Etty Ben-Zaken Jewish Community Center of Houston Israeli Artists Concert: Eitan Steinberg and Etty Ben-Zaken Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston August 30, 2009 One of Israel’s most prominent and esteemed composers will be performing in Houston along with his equally talented wife. Eitan Steinberg and Etty Ben-Zaken will debut their talent for Houston audiences on August 30 at 4:00 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Houston.  Free event (but reservations required). Local art and music lovers will get unprecedented access to the Israeli artists as they are part of the...
    08/12/09	2009 Summer Israeli Film Series: Dear Mr. Waldman Jewish Community Center of Houston 2009 Summer Israeli Film Series: Dear Mr. Waldman Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston August 12, 2009 The Houston Jewish Film Festival, The Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest and the Israeli House Present the 2009 Summer Israeli Film Series. This year's series will celebrate Tel Aviv's centennial.  This Film Series showcases Israeli films that have completed the film festival circuit. They are shown on a monthly basis at the Jewish Community Center. Come celebrate with us! Dear Mr. Waldman Wed, Aug. 12 7:30pm,...
    07/15/09	2009 Summer Israeli Film Series: Bittersweet Jewish Community Center of Houston 2009 Summer Israeli Film Series: Bittersweet Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston July 15, 2009 The Houston Jewish Film Festival, The Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest and the Israeli House Present the 2009 Summer Israeli Film Series. This year's series will celebrate Tel Aviv's centennial.  This Film Series showcases Israeli films that have completed the film festival circuit. They are shown on a monthly basis at the Jewish Community Center. Come celebrate with us! Bittersweet Wed, July 15 7:30 p.m. •...
    06/27/09- 06/28/09	Living with Ease Workshop Jewish Community Center of Houston Living with Ease Workshop Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston June 27-June 28, 2009 Have you ever noticed the ease that seems to inhabit young children? You are seeing the ease we are all born with, the ease that deteriorates as we get older. We don’t notice the interference because it is so gradual, but it is there. What we do notice is stress, discomfort, or even pain. The Alexander Technique developed by F. Matthias Alexander, helps us to expand our awareness so that we can become conscious of our habits of tension that interfere with our inherent...
    06/22/09- 06/25/09	Martha Graham Modern Dance Workshop Jewish Community Center of Houston Martha Graham Modern Dance Workshop Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston June 22-June 25, 2009 The Jewish Community Center of Houston will present a Martha Graham Modern Dance Workshop with Blakeley White-McGuire (pictured), principle dancer with world-renowned Martha Graham Dance Company Monday, June 22nd through Thursday, June 25, 2009. White-McGuire will teach a Graham technique class Monday, June 22 and Wednesday, June 24 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and a repertory class from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. There will be a Graham technique...
    06/17/09	2009 Summer Israeli Film Series: Riki Riki Jewish Community Center of Houston 2009 Summer Israeli Film Series: Riki Riki Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston June 17, 2009 The Houston Jewish Film Festival, The Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest and the Israeli House Present the 2009 Summer Israeli Film Series. This year's series will celebrate Tel Aviv's centennial.  This Film Series showcases Israeli films that have completed the film festival circuit. They are shown on a monthly basis at the Jewish Community Center. Come celebrate with us! Riki Riki Wed, June 17 7:30 p.m. •...
    06/14/09	Ronnie Arrow Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Induction Jewish Community Center of Houston Ronnie Arrow Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Induction Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston June 14, 2009 The Jewish Community Center presents the Ronnie Arrow Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Induction, Sunday, June 14 • 2:00 p.m., at  the Jewish Community Center.  The small ball brings two athletes to the Ronnie Arrow Jewish Sports Hall of Fame as inductees of the Class of 2009. Perry Schwartzberg, (at left above) using the little ball, has achieved championships in Table Tennis beginning as a pre-teen at the age of 12 when he held the...
    04/30/09- 05/03/09	Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Jewish Community Center of Houston Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston April 30-May 3, 2009 Enjoy a magical ride along with Charlie and his Grandpa through Wonka's Chocolate Factory in  Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, this delightful performance starring children from all over our community who participate in the JCC's Children's Theater program. Krysti Wilson is the Director of the JCCS's Winter/Spring Performance of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Krysti has been involved with theatre and the performing arts for over 20 years. ...
    04/21/09	Dialogues 2009 Westin Galleria Hotel Houston Dialogues 2009 Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Westin Galleria Hotel Houston April 21, 2009 The Jewish Community Center of Houston presents Dialogues 2009.  Tuesday, April 21.  Enjoy an evening of stimulating conversation with Houston notables over an elegant dinner. Evening includes gourmet dinner with wine. Featured Table Hosts: Jill Carroll, Ph.D. Director, Boniuk Center for Religious Tolerance Challenges of Religious Diversity Jeff Cohen Executive Vice President & Editor, Houston Chronicle
    04/19/09	Dialogues: Jewish Conversations at the JCC - Dr. Chuck Freilich Jewish Community Center of Houston Dialogues: Jewish Conversations at the JCC - Dr. Chuck Freilich Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston April 19, 2009 The Jewish Community Center of Houston presents Dialogues: Jewish Conversations at the JCC, Sunday, April 19, in the Kaplan Theatre at the JCC. Featuring the topic The Middle East Right Now: A Conversation with Former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor Dr. Chuck Freilich. Now a Senior Fellow at the Belfer Center at Harvard's Kennedy School where he is writing a book on Israeli national security decision-making, Dr. Chuck Freilich is...
    04/12/09	The Ultimate Chocolate Family Seder Jewish Community Center of Houston The Ultimate Chocolate Family Seder Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston April 12, 2009 The Jewish Community Center of Houston presents The Ultimate Chocolate Family Seder, Sunday, April 12. If you're a chocolate lover, the Ultimate Chocolate Seder is the place for you. Join us for an all chocolate (kosher for Passover) mock Seder where we will dip strawberries in chocolate for karpas, hide a chocolate dipped matzah for the afikoman, and drink four cups of liquid chocolate for the four cups of wine. Even Willy Wonka would be...
    03/20/09- 04/30/09	Deez Nights Be All Da Same to Me: Quilts by Leslie A. Golomb and Louise Silk Jewish Community Center of Houston Deez Nights Be All Da Same to Me: Quilts by Leslie A. Golomb and Louise Silk Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston March 20-April 30, 2009 The Jewish Community Center of Houston Deutser Art Gallery presents the exhibition Deez Nights Be All Da Same to Me: Quilts by Leslie A. Golomb and Louise Silk.  On view March 20 through April 30. The historic fate of two separate groups of people, Jews and African-Americans, distanced by a span of three millennia, are linked together through the artistry of Leslie A. Golomb and Louise Silk. These two renowed artists have created a series of quilts...
    03/17/09- 03/29/09	5th Annual Houston Jewish Film Festival Jewish Community Center of Houston 5th Annual Houston Jewish Film Festival Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston March 17-March 29, 2009 Welcome to the 5th Annual Houston Jewish Film Festival.  The Jewish Community Center looks forward to sharing a great 13 days of films from across the globe.  We have films in English, Hebrew, French and Spanish. Some will make us laugh, some will make us cry, some will make us question. Each will help us grow. Many of these films are presented with context and background along with talk backs so that we can take more away from this experience than mere...
    02/27/09- 03/01/09	15th Annual Houston National Invitational George R. Brown Convention Center 15th Annual Houston National Invitational Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at George R. Brown Convention Center February 27-March 1, 2009 The Jewish Community Center of Houston and The Houston Gymnastics Center present the 15th Annual Houston National Invitational, February 27 through March 1, at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Watch world champion gymnasts, including the Olympic Champion Chinese teams, USA Olympians, USA National Team members, and elite gymnasts from Russia. Athletes and teams compete for cash prizes and awards!
    02/15/09	The National Danish Performance Team Jewish Community Center of Houston The National Danish Performance Team Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston February 15, 2009 The Danish Gymnastics & Sports Association in collaboration with The Jewish Community Center of Houston present The National Danish Performance Team in the JCC Gymnasium. This unique Danish team consists of 28 high level and skillful gymnasts and performers. In Denmark it is very traditional to do gymnastics. The team combines gymnastics with dance, jumps, drama, advanced tumbling and acrobatics. The...
    02/13/09	Pilobolus Master Class Pilobolus Master Class Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston February 13, 2009 Society for the Performing Art’s partnership with the Jewish Community Center and IW Marks has made this dynamic series of master classes possible. No one under 13 is permitted unless observing. Challenge yourself in a master class led by a member of this physically daring dance company. Friday, February 13, 2009. 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    02/08/09- 03/08/09	3rd Annual Jewish Music Festival Various locations around Houston 3rd Annual Jewish Music Festival Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Various locations around Houston February 8-March 8, 2009 The Jewish Community Center is known for presenting many arts and culture events, many with long histories attached to them. With the success of last year's Festival, the Jewish Community Center is pleased to present another series of lively concerts that are sure to entertain at their 3rd Annual Jewish Music Festival, February 8 through March 8. The 3rd Annual Jewish Music Festival ushers in Jewish Music Month with A Book and Music Afternoon...
    02/07/09- 02/08/09	Leap ‘n Learn Leap ‘n Learn Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston February 7-February 8, 2009 The Leap ‘n Learn (TM) Teacher Workshop is a two day, fifteen hour intensive focusing on the principles of the Leap ‘n Learn Syllabus. The workshop is facilitated by Beverly F. Spell and Annie W. Spell, PH.D., coauthors of the syllabus. Attending the workshop will enhance your ability to teach young dancers. Saturday, February 7 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 8 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. For complete details, visit
    01/31/09	Dancing the Night Away Jewish Community Center of Houston Dancing the Night Away Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston January 31, 2009 The Jewish Community Center of Houston Presents Dance Month 2009 at the Kaplan Theatre. January 9 - February 8, 2009. Celebrating its 29th year, Dance Month continues its tradition of presenting prominent choreographers, master teachers, companies, and dancers. Saturday, Jan 31 • 8:00 - 11:30 p.m. Dancing the Night Away Dance Month...
    01/27/09	Batsheva Dance Company Master Class Batsheva Dance Company Master Class Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston January 27, 2009 Founded in 1964 by Martha Graham and Baroness Batsheva De Rothschild, Batsheva is now under the direction of Ohad Naharin. Study the latest in contemporary dance from a member of Ohad Naharin’s dance company. Tuesday, January 27, 2009. 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
    01/25/09	Jazz Dance Master Class with Dorrell Martin Jazz Dance Master Class with Dorrell Martin Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston January 25, 2009 Dorrell Martin is creator and director of Joffrey Jazz and Contemporary Dance at the Joffrey Ballet School and artistic director of Dorrell Martin Dance Fusion in New York City. Martin has worked with artists such as Emma Bunton, Pink, and Jennifer Lopez. He will be setting choreography for a new Disney show this spring. In the summer of 2009, Martin will be guest faulty member for two Europe dance festival where his company Dance Fusion will be performing. He and his company will...
    01/24/09	Triple Focus Jewish Community Center of Houston Triple Focus Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston January 24, 2009 The Jewish Community Center of Houston Presents Dance Month 2009 at the Kaplan Theatre. January 9 - February 8, 2009. Celebrating its 29th year, Dance Month continues its tradition of presenting prominent choreographers, master teachers, companies, and dancers. Saturday, Jan 24 • 8:00 p.m. Triple Focus The excitement continues with a concert...
    01/19/09	Batsheva Dance Film: Out of Focus-Beyond the Stage Jewish Community Center of Houston Batsheva Dance Film: Out of Focus-Beyond the Stage Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston January 19, 2009 The Jewish Community Center of Houston Presents Dance Month 2009 at the Kaplan Theatre. January 9 - February 8, 2009. Celebrating its 29th year, Dance Month continues its tradition of presenting prominent choreographers, master teachers, companies, and dancers. Monday, January 19, 2009. Batsheva Dance Film: Out of Focus-Beyond the Stage.
    01/18/09	Tap Master Class by Dianne Walker Tap Master Class by Dianne Walker Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston January 18, 2009 Ms. Walker’s career has taken her to Broadway, television, theater, and numerous universities and jazz performance venues throughout the world. Ms. Walker was a featured dancer in the movie TAP. Additionally, she was in the original Paris production of Black and Blue. Sunday, January 18, 2009. 10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
    01/18/09	Tap Master Class by Derick Grant Tap Master Class by Derick Grant Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston January 18, 2009 A native of Boston, Derick K. Grant has been tapping for 28 years. Under the direction of two-time Tony Award winning director, George Walfe, he was an original company member and Dance Captain for Bring in ‘Da Noise, Bring in ‘Da Funk at both The Public Theater and on Broadway. Mr. Grant spent three years with the Jazz Tap Ensemble touring the world. He is a faculty member of Steps on Broadway in NYC. Sunday, January 18, 2009 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
    01/18/09	Discover Tap! Jewish Community Center of Houston Discover Tap! Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston January 18, 2009 The Jewish Community Center of Houston Presents Dance Month 2009 at the Kaplan Theatre. January 9 - February 8, 2009. Celebrating its 29th year, Dance Month continues its tradition of presenting prominent choreographers, master teachers, companies, and dancers. Tap it Up Weekend With world renowned tap dancers and choreographers Acia Gray,...
    01/17/09	Friends in Rhythm Jewish Community Center of Houston Friends in Rhythm Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston January 17, 2009 The Jewish Community Center of Houston Presents Dance Month 2009 at the Kaplan Theatre. January 9 - February 8, 2009. Celebrating its 29th year, Dance Month continues its tradition of presenting prominent choreographers, master teachers, companies, and dancers. Tap it Up Weekend With world renowned tap dancers and choreographers Acia Gray, Derick Grant...
    01/16/09	Tap Master Class by Acia Gray Tap Master Class by Acia Gray Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston January 16, 2009 As soloist, choreographer and master teacher, Ms. Gray is the Executive Artistic Director of Tapestry Dance Company as well as the Artistic Director of the Soul to Sole Tap Festival in Austin. Ms. Gray was recently awarded the 2008 Texas Tap Legend Award by the Dance Council of Dallas, Texas. Friday, January 16, 2009. 4:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
    01/09/09- 01/11/09	Tirkedu Houston! (Full Weekend Workshop) Tirkedu Houston! (Full Weekend Workshop) Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston January 9-January 11, 2009 Tirkedu Houston, a fun-filled weekend of enthusiastic and energetic Israeli dancing at the Jewish Community Center of Houston, 5601 South Braeswood. Join Ofer Alfasi, the young Markid, dance leader, from south of Israel. Ofer is known for his wonderful teaching and harkadot, for his enthusiasm and for his personality. For complete details, visit www.jcchouston.org, or call the Kaplan Theatre Box Office at 713-551-7255.
    01/09/09- 02/08/09	Dance Month 2009 at the Kaplan Theatre Jewish Community Center of Houston Dance Month 2009 at the Kaplan Theatre Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston January 9-February 8, 2009 The Jewish Community Center of Houston Presents Dance Month 2009 at the Kaplan Theatre. January 9 - February 8, 2009. Celebrating its 29th year, Dance Month continues its tradition of presenting prominent choreographers, master teachers, companies, and dancers. Festival schedule: Friday, Jan 9 - Sunday, Jan 11 Tirkedu...
    01/02/09- 02/13/09	Klezmorim: The Jewish and Roma Musicians of Eastern Europe Jewish Community Center of Houston Klezmorim: The Jewish and Roma Musicians of Eastern Europe Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston at Jewish Community Center of Houston January 2-February 13, 2009 The Jewish Community Center of Houston Deutser Art Gallery presents the exhibition Klezmorim: The Jewish and Roma Musicians of Eastern Europe.  On view January 2 through February 13.. Klezmorim documents the history and personalities of Klezmer musicians from Eastern Europe. Photography by accomplished klezmer musician and ethnographer, Yale Strom. Yale Strom (violin, composer, filmmaker,...

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