Rabbi Gavriel Jacknin - Director and Founder of the BJC
Rabbi Jacknin, more affectionately known as Rabbi J was born on Long Island, New York (Originally a Mets fan) and lived in Queens for most of his youth. A graduate of SUNY Binghamton, Rabbi J has a Bachelors of Science in Marketing and Management. During his college years, Rabbi Jacknin developed a passion and love for Judaism which led him to study for many years in various Yeshivas including Aish, Shar Yashuv and the Mirrer. Eventually, this love for Judaism led Rabbi J to his Rabbinic ordination from Rabbi Zalman Nechemia Goldberg of Jerusalem to fulfill his mission of spreading the 'Joy of Judaism.'
In October 2010, Rabbi J & his wife Michal founded the Bellaire Jewish Center. A Jewish center to spread the joy of Judaism through outstanding programming, inspiring & informative classes, meaningful services & AWESOME parties. Besides learning and teaching Torah, Rabbi Jacknin enjoys tennis, softball, jogging (Ran NYC marathon at age 20), all people, and a good cup of iced coffee. Call or email Rabbi J anytime to set up an appointment to meet, study or shmooze about anything.
His contact information is: 832-971-3781/rabbi@bjchouston.org.
Rabbi Jacknin, more affectionately known as Rabbi J was born on Long Island, New York (Originally a Mets fan) and lived in Queens for most of his youth. A graduate of SUNY Binghamton, Rabbi J has a Bachelors of Science in Marketing and Management. During his college years, Rabbi Jacknin developed a passion and love for Judaism which led him to study for many years in various Yeshivas including Aish, Shar Yashuv and the Mirrer. Eventually, this love for Judaism led Rabbi J to his Rabbinic ordination from Rabbi Zalman Nechemia Goldberg of Jerusalem to fulfill his mission of spreading the 'Joy of Judaism.'
In October 2010, Rabbi J & his wife Michal founded the Bellaire Jewish Center. A Jewish center to spread the joy of Judaism through outstanding programming, inspiring & informative classes, meaningful services & AWESOME parties. Besides learning and teaching Torah, Rabbi Jacknin enjoys tennis, softball, jogging (Ran NYC marathon at age 20), all people, and a good cup of iced coffee. Call or email Rabbi J anytime to set up an appointment to meet, study or shmooze about anything.
His contact information is: 832-971-3781/rabbi@bjchouston.org.
Mrs. Michal Jacknin - Co Director of the BJC
In addition to teaching, planning and cooking for the BJC.....and of course a mother of five...Michal enjoys the outdoors, music and art. Michal leads the popular BJC Challah Club which meets monthly, teaches a weekly class '48 Ways of Wisdom' and directs the children's programming. She also leads a truly inspiring Women's Israel trip once a year which grows in number from year to year.
Michal would love to hear from you.
Her contact information is: 845-538-6128. Email is michaljacknin@gmail.com.
Rabbi Gavriel and his wife Michal feel blessed to have five children:
Yehuda, Eliyahu, Ashira, Avraham and Emmy who all share in the BJC mission. They would LOVE to have y'all over for a Shabbat :)
In addition to teaching, planning and cooking for the BJC.....and of course a mother of five...Michal enjoys the outdoors, music and art. Michal leads the popular BJC Challah Club which meets monthly, teaches a weekly class '48 Ways of Wisdom' and directs the children's programming. She also leads a truly inspiring Women's Israel trip once a year which grows in number from year to year.
Michal would love to hear from you.
Her contact information is: 845-538-6128. Email is michaljacknin@gmail.com.
Rabbi Gavriel and his wife Michal feel blessed to have five children:
Yehuda, Eliyahu, Ashira, Avraham and Emmy who all share in the BJC mission. They would LOVE to have y'all over for a Shabbat :)
Mrs. Ahuva Konovitch - Co Director of the BJC Sunday School.
Ahuva has always had a passion for teaching and educating. Whether it be as an art teacher, day camp director, special education teacher or her current work as a speech language pathologist. She has always loved and will always love working with children of all ages. Ahuva strives to impart learning in a fun and enjoyable way with hands on learning experiences. She is looking forward to working at BJC and imparting the beauty of the Jewish customs and traditions in an exciting way. Ahuva enjoys all things art, including drawing, painting and music.
She is the mother to two children ages, 3 and 18 months.
Ahuva has always had a passion for teaching and educating. Whether it be as an art teacher, day camp director, special education teacher or her current work as a speech language pathologist. She has always loved and will always love working with children of all ages. Ahuva strives to impart learning in a fun and enjoyable way with hands on learning experiences. She is looking forward to working at BJC and imparting the beauty of the Jewish customs and traditions in an exciting way. Ahuva enjoys all things art, including drawing, painting and music.
She is the mother to two children ages, 3 and 18 months.
Mrs. Elisheva Bresler - Co Director of the BJC Sunday School.
Elisheva was born and raised in Chicago. She received her bachelor's degree of Science and Liberal Arts through Excelsior College and completed her master's degree of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern University. Elisheva has worked as a pre-k teacher in Chicago, a nursery teacher in Lakewood, New Jersey and has lots of experience in Jewish education. The Bresler family moved to Houston in May of 2017 to join the Kollel of Houston Torah Center. Elisheva is so excited to follow her passion and love of educating Jewish children with the beauty and meaning of Judaism.