2010
June 2010
Thursday 3 June 2010
Thu 3 Jun. Thursdays • 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Join us for an upbeat evening of dance. Israeli Folk Dance is for all who want a taste of Israeli culture and a laid back environment. Dancers are always welcome no matter your experience level. Leaders: Dee Jacobson and Shira Moses Drop-in Fee: $4 JCC Member /$6 Public For more information contact Maxine Silberstein at 713-729-3200, ext. 3223. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Sunday 6 June 2010
Sun 6 Jun to Sun 18 Jul. Ballroom Dance II (#72425C) Adult For students who have two or more years of training in ballroom dance. Placement by instructor necessary. Couples only. Dates of Program: Sun (6-Jun thru 18-Jul) Time: 5:00 PM-6:00 PM Sessions: 8 Instructor: Johnny Tanon Price: $65m/$90p per couple. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Sun 6 Jun to Sun 18 Jul. Basic Six Ballroom (#72422E) Adult Learn the basic steps and techniques of dancing with a partner in the introductory class, which covers waltz, fox trot, tango, swing, rumba and cha-cha. Dates of Program: Sun (6-Jun thru 18-Jul) Time: 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Sessions: 6 Instructor: Johnny Tanon Price: $65m/$90p per couple. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Sun 6 Jun to Sun 1 Aug. X-Dancing (#72333A) Teen/Adult This is a blend between two worlds: the structured, disciplined world of the technical dancer and the unrestricted, free form world of the street dancer. X-Dancing takes the joy of free social and street dancing and blends it with the strength and control of ballet and jazz. X-Dancers can do a little of everything - hip hop, jazz, pop locking, ballet, break dance, salsa and more. Dates of Program: Sun (6-Jun thru 1-Aug) Time: 2:00 PM-3:30 PM Sessions: 8 Price: $96m/$120p. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Monday 7 June 2010
Mon 7 Jun to Mon 2 Aug. Ballet IA (#72288E) Teen/Adult Formal structured ballet with two years previous training in ballet. Dates of Program: M (7-Jun thru 2-Aug) Time: 6:30 PM-7:30 PM Sessions: 8 Instructor: Margie Bellamy Price: $64m/$88p. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Mon 7 Jun to Mon 2 Aug. Ballet II (#72294E) Teen/Adult For the intermediate to advanced level student with three years previous training in ballet. Dates of Program: M (7-Jun thru 2-Aug) Time: 7:30 PM-8:45 PM Sessions: 8 Instructor: Margie Bellamy Price: $80m/$104p. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Mon 7 Jun to Mon 2 Aug. Bhangra N' Bollywood (#72399E) Enjoy a fun-filled class that will give you a taste of some unique dances, keep you movin' to energetic South Asian music and provide a great workout. Bhangra is a traditional North Indian folk dance that has recently penetrated into the mainstream because of its pulsating drumbeat and exhilarating rhythm. Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Mumbai-based Hindi language film industry in India. Wear comfortable clothing and get ready for an exciting class. Dates of Program: M (7-Jun thru 2-Aug) Time: 7:30 PM-8:30 PM Sessions: 8 Instructor: Meenu Mangal Price: $64m/$88p. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Mon 7 Jun to Mon 2 Aug. Zumba. (#72397G) Adult Dance your way to a fitter you even without knowing how to dance. Learn exciting unique Latin moves and rhythms. No dance experience is needed. Dates of Program: M (7-Jun thru 2-Aug) Time: 5:30 PM-6:30 PM Sessions: 8 Instructor: Mindi Ritthaler Price: $64m/$88p. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Tuesday 8 June 2010
Tue 8 Jun to Tue 3 Aug. Bhangra N' Bollywood (#72399E) Teen/Adult Enjoy a fun-filled class that will give you a taste of some unique dances, keep you movin' to energetic South Asian music and provide a great workout. Bhangra is a traditional North Indian folk dance that has recently penetrated into the mainstream because of its pulsating drumbeat and exhilarating rhythm. Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Mumbai-based Hindi language film industry in India. Wear comfortable clothing and get ready for an exciting class. Dates of Program: T (8-Jun thru 3-Aug) Time: 7:30 PM-8:30 PM Sessions: 8 Instructor: Jocelyn Thomas Price: $64m/$88p. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Tue 8 Jun to Tue 3 Aug. Hip Hop Fusion (#72368E) Teen/Adult A social-based dance which is rooted in jazz danced to popular music. It is seen today in clubs and music videos. Dates of Program: T (8-Jun thru 3-Aug) Time: 6:30 PM-7:30 PM Sessions: 8 Instructor: Sweft Washington Price: $64m/$88p. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Tue 8 Jun to Tue 3 Aug. Jazz Beginner (#72355E) Teen/Adult Move to popular music. Includes basic isolations, floor exercises to develop, stretch and strengthen posture and combinations. Dates of Program: T (8-Jun thru 3-Aug) Time: 6:30 PM-7:30 PM Sessions: 8 Instructor: Jocelyn Thomas Price: $64m/$88p. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Wednesday 9 June 2010
Wed 9 Jun. Ballet IA (#72289E) Teen/Adult Formal structured ballet with two years previous training in ballet. Dates of Program: W (9-Jun thru 4-Aug) Time: 7:30 PM-8:30 PM Sessions: 8 Instructor: Margie Bellamy Price: $64m/$88p. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Wed 9 Jun to Wed 4 Aug. Contemporary Dance Class (#72271D) Teen/Adult A fusion of Modern, Jazz and Ballet, this class will get one moving. Contemporary is artistic and beautiful and serves as an expression of the soul. This class introduces moving with breath as well as awareness of facial and body expression to better one's performance ability. Dates of Program: W (9-Jun thru 4-Aug) Time: 7:30 PM-8:30 PM Sessions: 8 Instructor: Celeste Humphries Price: $64m/$88p. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Wed 9 Jun to Wed 4 Aug. Intro to Ballet (#72281E) Teen/Adult Experience formal structured classical barre, center and floor work. This class will be an introduction to formal classical ballet for students with little or no previous training. Dates of Program: W (9-Jun thru 4-Aug) Time: 6:30 PM-7:30 PM Sessions: 8 Instructor: Shayna White Price: $64m/$88p. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Wed 9 Jun to Wed 4 Aug. Zumba. (#72397I) Adult Dance your way to a fitter you even without knowing how to dance. Learn exciting unique Latin moves and rhythms. No dance experience is needed. Dates of Program: W (9-Jun thru 4-Aug) Time: 6:30 PM-7:30 PM Sessions: 8 Instructor: Mindi Ritthaler Price: $64m/$88p. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Thursday 10 June 2010
Thu 10 Jun to Thu 5 Aug. Belly Dancing (#72282C) Adult Come join us and learn the ancient and beautiful art of Middle Eastern dance. Known as Belly Dance, Oriental Dance and Dance Sharqi, this class will focus on learning the basic foundations of movements of the art of Middle Eastern dance. You will learn a short dance routine using the movements presented in class. Dress comfortably, dance shoes or bare feet are acceptable. A scarf to tie around the hips is recommended. Dates of Program: Th (10-Jun thru 5-Aug) Time: 7:30 PM-8:30 PM Sessions: 8 Instructor: Cheryl Parma Price: $64m/$88p. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Thu 10 Jun to Thu 5 Aug. Intro to Tap (#72320E) Teen/Adult Learn beginning tap technique in the Jazz/Tap style in warm-ups and combinations. Dates of Program: Th (10-Jun thru 5-Aug) Time: 6:30 PM-7:30 PM Sessions: 8 Instructor: Warren Sloane Price: $64m/$88p. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Thu 10 Jun. Israeli Folk Dance Thursdays • 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Join us for an upbeat evening of dance. Israeli Folk Dance is for all who want a taste of Israeli culture and a laid back environment. Dancers are always welcome no matter your experience level. Leaders: Dee Jacobson and Shira Moses Drop-in Fee: $4 JCC Member /$6 Public For more information contact Maxine Silberstein at 713-729-3200, ext. 3223. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Friday 11 June 2010
Fri 11 Jun to Fri 6 Aug. Cardio Dance (#72398C) Adult Shape up with this action-packed high-energy fusion workout to strengthen and revitalize the cardiovascular system through dance movements. Dates of Program: F (11-Jun thru 6-Aug) Time: 9:30 AM-10:30 AM Sessions: 8 Instructor: Mindi Ritthaler Price: $64m/$88p. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Saturday 12 June 2010
Sat 12 Jun, 8 pm. Saturday, June 12 • 8:00 PM & Sunday, June 13 • 3:00 PM In this hilarious one-woman show, Cheryl L. Kaplan uses her personal diary entries and the real life letters from her mother to tell the story of her childhood mishegas in the Midwest. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Sunday 13 June 2010
Sun 13 Jun, 3 pm. Saturday, June 12 • 8:00 PM & Sunday, June 13 • 3:00 PM In this hilarious one-woman show, Cheryl L. Kaplan uses her personal diary entries and the real life letters from her mother to tell the story of her childhood mishegas in the Midwest. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Monday 14 June 2010
Mon 14 Jun. Dancing 3s & 4s (#72013E) 3-4 YRS A blend of movement and music, discipline and creative play, rhythm and improvisation to introduce young children to the joy of dance. For boys and girls. Dates of Program: M (14-Jun thru 5-Jul) Time: 4:00 PM-4:45 PM Sessions: 4 Instructor: Mindi Ritthaler Price: $48. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Mon 14 Jun to Mon 5 Jul. Zumba Kids (#72001A) 2-4 GR Dates of Program: M (14-Jun thru 5-Jul) Time: 4:00 PM-4:45 PM Sessions: 4 Instructor: Carina Gauna Christensen Price: $48. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Mon 14 Jun, 8 pm. Opening Lecture: A Jewish Take on Universal Humanity Monday, June 14 · 8:00 PM What is universal about Western culture and does the Jewish tradition have its own unique articulations of universalism? Dr. Alick Isaacs 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 religious affairs at the interdisciplinary journal Common Knowledge. He is also director of the Talking Peace project, which works to expand the circles of people talking about Middle East peace in Israeli society. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Tuesday 15 June 2010
Tue 15 Jun. In addition to his public lectures, Dr. Isaacs will be offering a series of salon-style lectures in private homes. If you are interested in attending any of these lectures please contact Jonathan Fass at 713-729-3200 ext. 3257. Medieval Jewish philosophers, such as Maimonides, sought to fit Judaism within the dictates of Aristotelian philosophy. How does Maimonides’ work harmonize and diverge from this philosophical tradition? Does Maimonides have something uniquely and authentically Jewish to say about Rationalism?. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Tue 15 Jun to Tue 6 Jul. Level IV Ballet/Pointe (#72071D) Teen/Adult Placement by director. Must have 4 years of previous training ballet and 1 year training in pointe. Dates of Program: T (15-Jun thru 6-Jul) Time: 5:00 PM-6:30 PM Sessions: 4 Instructor: Jocelyn Thomas Price: $44m/$60p. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Tue 15 Jun to Tue 6 Jul. Level IV Jazz/Hip Hop (#72119A) Teen/Adult Jazz/hip hop technique and vocabulary will be taught through class work and choreography. Must have 2-3 years previous training in Jazz/Hip Hop. Dates of Program: T (15-Jun thru 6-Jul) Time: 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Sessions: 4 Price: $40m/$52p. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Wednesday 16 June 2010
Wed 16 Jun. The notion of political peace was defined in modern society by Immanuel Kant in his classic treatise Perpetual Peace. In it Kant is very critical of the Jewish tradition and its vengeful God. Was Kant's reading of Jewish thought justified? Does the Jewish Tradition have a special contribution to make to the world in its efforts to establish a political condition of “perpetual peace?" In addition to his public lectures, Dr. Isaacs will be offering a series of salon-style lectures in private homes. If you are interested in attending any of these lectures please contact Jonathan Fass at 713-729-3200 ext. 3257. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Wed 16 Jun to Wed 7 Jul. Level I Jazz/Hip Hop (#72102E) 3-5 GR Hot, exciting, fast and rhythmic. Clean, fun, street dancing with sharp staccato movements combined with high energy and rhythm. Placement by director. Must have previous jazz/hip hop training. Dates of Program: W (16-Jun thru 7-Jul) Time: 4:15 PM-5:15 PM Sessions: 4 Instructor: Mindi Ritthaler Price: $48. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Wed 16 Jun, 7:30 pm. 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 Levis, a large family with a unique lifestyle, live in what was then a rather naive State of Israel. Mr. Levi lectures his children daily on the importance of fulfilling their dreams, while his wife preaches absolute family loyalty. The family's twin boys both fall in love with a new girl in town. Erez (Michael Moshonov, Late Marriage),our hero, discovers how difficult it is to balance family loyalty against fulfillment of one's personal dreams. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [more][events]
Thursday 17 June 2010
Thu 17 Jun. In addition to his public lectures, Dr. Isaacs will be offering a series of salon-style lectures in private homes. If you are interested in attending any of these lectures please contact Jonathan Fass at 713-729-3200 ext. 3257. Does community have a special meaning in the Jewish tradition or is it only a community that happens to be made up for Jews?. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Thu 17 Jun. Israeli Folk Dance Thursdays • 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Join us for an upbeat evening of dance. Israeli Folk Dance is for all who want a taste of Israeli culture and a laid back environment. Dancers are always welcome no matter your experience level. Leaders: Dee Jacobson and Shira Moses Drop-in Fee: $4 JCC Member /$6 Public For more information contact Maxine Silberstein at 713-729-3200, ext. 3223. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Sunday 20 June 2010
Sun 20 Jun, 7:30 pm. What issues must the feminist movement address in the Jewish tradition? Is there a place of authenticity for feminist thought in classical Jewish literature? Dr. Alick Isaacs 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 religious affairs at the interdisciplinary journal Common Knowledge. He is also director of the Talking Peace project, which works to expand the circles of people talking about Middle East peace in Israeli society. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Monday 21 June 2010
Mon 21 Jun. How does Judaism innovate? Is Judaism’s process of innovation unique? In addition to his public lectures, Dr. Isaacs will be offering a series of salon-style lectures in private homes. If you are interested in attending any of these lectures please contact Jonathan Fass at 713-729-3200 ext. 3257. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Tuesday 22 June 2010
Tue 22 Jun. In addition to his public lectures, Dr. Isaacs will be offering a series of salon-style lectures in private homes. If you are interested in attending any of these lectures please contact Jonathan Fass at 713-729-3200 ext. 3257. Raised as a Catholic but with Jewish ancestry, Ludwig Wittgenstein is considered one of the most important philosophers of the twentieth century. Was Wittgenstein's great secret in life his private relationship with the Jewish tradition?. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Wednesday 23 June 2010
Wed 23 Jun, 8 pm. Wednesday, June 23 · 8:00 PM Why has self-preservation dominated the Jewish agenda in modernity? How have Jewish thinkers defined their purpose in the past and to what extent is it self-serving? Dr. Alick Isaacs 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 religious affairs at the interdisciplinary journal Common Knowledge. He is also director of the Talking Peace project, which works to expand the circles of people talking about Middle East peace in Israeli society. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]
Thursday 24 June 2010
Thu 24 Jun. Israeli Folk Dance Thursdays • 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Join us for an upbeat evening of dance. Israeli Folk Dance is for all who want a taste of Israeli culture and a laid back environment. Dancers are always welcome no matter your experience level. Leaders: Dee Jacobson and Shira Moses Drop-in Fee: $4 JCC Member /$6 Public For more information contact Maxine Silberstein at 713-729-3200, ext. 3223. 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 77096. 713-729-3200, joy@jcchouston.org. Jewish Community Center of Houston - [events]