Community Resources
JCC 37th Annual Book Fair
Download the Book Fair Brochure by clicking here: http://www.jcchouston.org/clientuploads/2008BookFair/2009_Book_Fair_Brochure_4.pdf
November 10
Daniel Levin's debut novel, The Last Ember, is a gripping literary thriller about the high stakes search for the legendary Tabernacle Menorah, a priceless historical artifact stolen from the Second Temple in Jerusalem two thousand years ago and never recovered.
November 14 - 15
The Fair will present the Houston premier of The Dybbuk, a chamber opera composed by Ofer Ben-Amots and based on the celebrated Yiddish play of the same name written by S. Ansky during the turbulent years of 1912 - 1917.
Houston SleepOut
November 14, 2009
Sponsored by SEARCH Homeless Services' Young Ambassadors,
is a fund-raising event to be held on November 14, 2009.
SEARCH's Young Ambassadors group aims to communicate the issues of homelessness and transform lives by connecting with young professionals in a meaningful way.
Where: Sesquicentennial Park Commons, Downtown Houston
What: Spend the night to raise awareness for the homeless
When: Saturday, November 14th, 5 p.m. - Sunday, November 15th, 7 a.m.
Faces of Homelessness Program:
Starting around 7:30 pm, the Faces of Homelessness Program will begin. It will feature speakers and entertainers who have overcome their struggles with homelessness.
Lights Out:
Once the program concludes, participants will return to their sleep sites. "Lights Out" is scheduled for 11 p.m. and all participants will be asked to maintain a respectful silence for the remainder of the evening.
Morning Program:
The morning program begins with a wake-up call and light breakfast. After breakfast, participants will clean-up their sleep sites and, at the conclusion of the morning activities, collectively walk back to Lot C.
For details about the event, please go to: www.houstonsleepout.org
Shalom Baby and Chai Baby
December 18, 2009
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Babies just born to age two are invited with their mommies!
Join us for a group playdate at the Pre-School Gym!
Play in the gym, celebrate Shabbat and Chanukah together,
and enjoy a light bite!
Friday, December 18, 2009
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Jewish Community Center
5601 S. Braeswood Blvd..
Please RSVP to Meredith Segal at msegal@houstonjewish.org
or call 713-729-7000 ext. 306
There will not be any solicitations at this event.
Shalom Baby Chairs
Audrey Fersten
Marcie Baker Turrin
Women's Philanthropy Chair
Sandra Finkelman
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