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. Hadassah Brown - Director of the BJC Sunday School
As an Educator, Hadassah Brown found her passion at a young age. For over a decade now, she has been working in classrooms developing interactive and engaging strategies to bring curriculum to life and enjoys every moment within the classroom. Being a teacher and an educator is practically being a kid all over again – always creating and adapting new ways to learn – its every bit as fun as it sounds. As a kinesthetic learner herself, she understands there are multiple learning types, and strives to make lessons as meaningful to her students every-day lives. Currently, Hadassah works in Early Childhood as a Nursery Teacher and the Aftercare Coordinator, the Youth Director at a local synagogue, and teaches 5th grade on Sunday’s. In addition, she has 7 years Special Education teaching experience between those with moderate to severe needs and inclusion classrooms. On a more personal note, she is the mother of two beautiful daughters ages 2 and 4 and new baby boy. She enjoys painting, community outreach, and bungee-jumping.
As an Educator, Hadassah Brown found her passion at a young age. For over a decade now, she has been working in classrooms developing interactive and engaging strategies to bring curriculum to life and enjoys every moment within the classroom. Being a teacher and an educator is practically being a kid all over again – always creating and adapting new ways to learn – its every bit as fun as it sounds. As a kinesthetic learner herself, she understands there are multiple learning types, and strives to make lessons as meaningful to her students every-day lives. Currently, Hadassah works in Early Childhood as a Nursery Teacher and the Aftercare Coordinator, the Youth Director at a local synagogue, and teaches 5th grade on Sunday’s. In addition, she has 7 years Special Education teaching experience between those with moderate to severe needs and inclusion classrooms. On a more personal note, she is the mother of two beautiful daughters ages 2 and 4 and new baby boy. She enjoys painting, community outreach, and bungee-jumping.