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    • David Sussman
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    • Challah Clubs
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    • Nili Couzens Brunch
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    • Creative Kitchen Sukkot
    • Womens 2nd Annual Paint Night
    • Purimania 2018
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    • Womens Hamantashen Bake
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          • Pre-Passover Fun
          • Chili Cookoff
          • Chanukah Extravaganza
          • Purim 2013
          • Purim Basket Distribution 2012 & 2013
          • Tu B'Shvat Party
          • Chanukah party 2012
          • Menorah Painting
          • Lag B'omer 2012
          • Sukkot BB-Q
          • Challah Baking
          • Seed Program 2012
          • Puppet Show 2011
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Keynote Speaker: Mrs. Ayala Berney  

Mrs. Ayala Berney is the Principal and founder of Pe'er Bais Yaakov, a high school for girls in the tristate area. An educator for over 35 years, she is impassioned about instilling the next generation with mission and idealism. Mrs. Berney speaks nationally on many topics involving education and Jewish beliefs. Mrs. Berney is also a personal mentor to Michal Jacknin, we are so fortunate and honored to have her join us. 

Mindfulness and Meditation with Ann Friedman Ph.D.

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Ann Friedman, Ph.D., a psychologist, has studied mindfulness intensively with various national teachers since 2007. She received a Certification in Mindfulness Facilitation from the Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC) of the Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine at UCLA. Ann has also completed courses for teaching mindfulness to children and teens through Mindful Schools, Sitting Like a Frogand A Still Quiet Place.
Ann previously served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston Counseling Psychology Graduate Program for over ten years. She holds both a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Houston. She completed her Residency in Clinical Psychology at U.T. Medical School and her Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology at Baylor College of Medicine.
Ann is marred to J. Kent Friedman, General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer of Morae Global, LLP. They have five children and eight wonderful grandchildren.
Ann is available to teach mindfulness to social and civic groups, schools, businesses, and healthcare organizations. She can be reached at ann@mindfulbeinghouston.comor by calling (713) 443-6273.

Mahjong 

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Let's Play Mahjong: This is for everyone. Don't know how to play?  Are you  a mahjong champion?  Come relax and enjoy a good game with friends. We will have experienced players on site to teach beginners everything they need to know about the game. ​

Art Workshop with Ruthi Drori- Mitelman 

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A native Houstonian, Ruthi spent her teen years in Israel, where she received her degrees in Architectural Design and English Literature. After moving back to Texas, she received her accreditation as a K-12 Fine Arts teacher. She’s taught Studio Art for over twenty years, to elementary through high school students, as well as adults. Her teaching focus is drawing and painting, sculpture, and mixed media crafts, with an emphasis on design elements.Ruthi is passionate about color and its uses in creative expression, and believes firmly in every individual’s right to live their life as colorfully as they choose, whether literally or figuratively!

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Jewlery with Kathyrn

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 Join Kathryn and learn the art of Jewelry making. She will guide and assist you in crafting a beautiful piece of your own to take home and enjoy. 

Kathryn was Born and raised in the great city of Houston. She's a mom to 2 awesome kids and a proud wife.  She has always been passionate about the art of Jewelry making. Kathryn enjoys crafting beautiful pieces and sharing her passion with others. 



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Inspiration with Mrs. Ayala Berney

Mrs. Ayala Berney is the Principal and founder of Pe'er Bais Yaakov, a high school for girls in the tristate area. An educator for over 35 years, she is impassioned about instilling the next generation with mission and idealism. Mrs. Berney speaks nationally on many topics involving education and Jewish beliefs. Mrs. Berney is also a personal mentor to Michal Jacknin, we are so fortunate and honored to have her join us. ​
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The Bellaire Jewish Center -Experience The Joy of Judaism

  • Home
  • ABOUT
    • Leadership
    • Location
    • The Center
    • Media >
      • How to like the one you love
      • BJC Highlights 2018
      • How to Raise a Mensch
      • BJC Highlights 2017
    • In The News >
      • Turkey Bagels for Thanksgiving
    • PAST EVENTS >
      • BJC Sunday School Orientation
      • Womens Challah Club
      • Young Professionals Challah Club
      • From Harvard to Hashem
      • The Mitzvah Challenge
      • Mitzvah Project Survival Kit
      • Wooden Menorah
      • After School Learning
      • Celebrating 10 Years
      • Pre Shavuot Extravaganza
      • The Women's Challah Club
      • BJC BIG 10 Workshop
      • Home Based Challah Bake
      • Shabbat Live
      • moms Israel Trip
      • Sunday Funday
      • Women's 3rd Annual Spa Day
      • Tu B'shevat Creative Kitchen
      • MOMS ISRAEL TRIP
      • Creative Kitchen
      • Sunday Funday
      • High Holidays 2019
      • Vision Board Workshop
      • The Creative Kitchen '19-'20
      • Jewish Meditation
      • Live 2 Give for Teens
      • CREATIVE KITCHEN SERIES
      • Womens Challah Club
      • LAG BAOMER PARTY
      • How to Like the one you Love
      • 9th Annual Purimania
      • Women's Hamantachen Bake
      • David Sussman
      • Women's 2nd Annual Spa Day
      • Nili Couzens & Brunch
      • CHANUKAH BASH 2018
      • Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky & Brunch
      • JWRP Mom's Israel Trip
      • JWRP Men's Israel Trip
      • Yom Kippur 2018
      • Tishah B'av
      • TEEN COOKING WARS
      • Women's Paint Night
      • Purimania 2018
      • Women's Night out Hamantashen Bake
      • Women's Hamantashen Bake
      • Adrienne Gold Weekend >
        • Saturday Night
        • Women's Spa Day
        • Shabbat Morning/Noon
      • 2017 EVENTS >
        • CHANUKAH BASH 2017
        • COMMUNITY CHESED
        • Mens Israel Trip
        • High Holidays
        • Women's Paint night
        • Creative Kitchen
        • Guest Speaker Nati Rom
        • Late Night Torah
        • Shavuot Ice Cream Party
        • Living a Mindful Life-3 part series
        • STRESS FREE LIVING
        • Pre-Passover Prep
        • Purimania 2017
        • Marriage & Parenting
        • Adrienne Gold Webinar
      • 2016 EVENTS >
        • Chanukah Bash 5777
        • Friday Night Live
        • The High Holidays >
          • CHILDRENS PROGRAM
        • Happy NEW YOU
        • BJC 2016 FUNDRAISER
        • Maimonides
        • PURIMANIA 2016
        • COMMUNITY CHESED
        • WOMENS NIGHT OUT
        • FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
      • 2015 Events >
        • CHANUKAH BASH & BBQ
        • PJ HAVDALAH AND MOVIE
        • Guest Speaker
        • Open House
        • Fundraising Campaign
        • Rosh Hashanah @ Genesis Steakhouse
        • Summer with the Seed Guys
        • Purimania 2015
        • Shabbat Express
        • Whiskey & Wisdom
      • 2014 EVENTS >
        • Chanukah Extravaganza
        • JWRP
        • The Shabbat Project
        • High Holiday Experience
        • Torah Campaign
        • Grand Opening and Torah Dedication
        • Guest Lecturer
        • Whiskey & Wisdom
        • Shavuot
        • Hebrew Reading
        • PURIM PARTY 2014
      • 2013 EVENTS >
        • Ladies Social & Salad
        • Whiskey & Wisdom
        • Ladies Social & Salad
        • Chanukah Pictures 2013
        • Whiskey & Wisdom
        • Kalover Rebbe
        • Challah Baking
        • Torah Event
      • 2008-2013 >
        • Past
    • Contact
  • Upcoming Events
    • HEBREW READING CRASH COURSE
    • Young Professionals Game Night
    • Boot Camp with Ziv
  • BJC SUNDAY CLUB
  • SPONSOR & PURCHASE
  • WEEKLY PROGRAMS
    • BLT Sunday's
    • Monday Night Torah Class
    • Tuesday Lunch N Learn
    • Wednesday Night Zoom Class
    • One on One Learning
    • BJC Halacha A Day
    • BJC Challah Hug
  • PHOTOS
    • Womens Spa Day 2020
    • Family Challah Bake
    • Creative kitchen Sep 19
    • How to Like the one you Love
    • Creative Kitchen- Passover
    • A Taste of Passover
    • Purimania 2019
    • Hamantashen Bake
    • Chili Cookoff 2019
    • Creative Kitchen - Hamantaschen Bake
    • David Sussman
    • Creative Kitchen - Challah Bake
    • Challah Clubs
    • 2nd Annual Soul Spa Day
    • Nili Couzens Brunch
    • Chanukah Bash 2018
    • Creative Kitchen Thanksgiving
    • R' Orlofsky Brunch
    • MOMS Israel Trip
    • Creative Kitchen Sukkot
    • Womens 2nd Annual Paint Night
    • Purimania 2018
    • Adrienne Gold Weekend
    • Womens Hamantashen Bake
    • Women's Soul Spa Day
    • Photos 2017 >
      • Challah Club Dec 14th
      • Chanukah Bash
      • Give Back Give Thanks
      • Creative Kitchen Nov 17
      • Challah Club Nov 2017
      • Women's Israel Trip 2017
      • Men's Israel Trip 2017
      • Whiskey & Wisdom Sept
      • Rosh Hoshanah 2017
      • Class with Michal
      • Hurricane Harvey Relief
      • Creative Kitchen Sep 2017
      • Paint Night
      • Challah Club Sep 2017
      • Purimania 2017
      • Creative Kitchen March
      • Marriage & Parenting Workshop
      • Adrienne Gold Webinar
      • Houston Chili Cookoff
      • Whiskey & Wisdom 2017 >
        • Whiskey & Wisdom March
        • Whiskey & Wisdom Feb
        • Whiskey and Wisdom January
      • CREATIVE KITCHEN SERIES >
        • Creative Kitchen Sep 25, 16
        • Creative Kitchen Oct 30th
        • CREATIVE KITCHEN NOV 20
        • CREATIVE KITCHEN DEC 18
        • Creative Kitchen Feb 5
      • Challah Clubs 2017 >
        • Challah Club May
        • Challah Club April
        • Challah Club March 16th
        • Challah Club Feb 16th
        • Challah Club 1-19-17
    • Photos 2010-2016 >
      • Cooking Wars #1
      • CHANUKAH PARTY 2016
      • LIVING A MINDFUL LIFE 3 PART SERIES
      • CHALLAH CLUBS 2016 >
        • CHALLAH CLUB DEC 15
        • Challah Club Oct 20th
        • Challah Club Sep 15, 16
      • GREAT BIG CHALLAH BAKE
      • JWRP 2016
      • YAHRZEIT MINYAN
      • BJC CHALLAH TABLE AT JCC YOM HAATZMAUT EVENT
      • PURIMANIA 2016
      • COMMUNITY CHESED PROGRAM
      • WOMENS NIGHT OUT
      • CREATIVE KITCHEN #1 >
        • CREATIVE KITCHEN #3
        • CREATIVE KITCHEN #4
        • CREATIVE KITCHEN #2
      • SUNDAY MORNINGS
      • Photos 2015 >
        • CHANUKAH BASH 2015
        • PJ HAVDALAH PARTY
        • MAIMONIDIES PROGRAM
        • WOMANS CHALLAH CLUB
        • JWRP JULY
        • Whiskey & Wisdom
      • MORE PHOTOS >
        • Grand Opening and Torah Dedication >
          • Torah Event #2
          • Challah Baking #3
          • Tuesday Torah Study
          • Challah Baking #2
          • Kidz Corner Session #1
          • Seed BB-Q
          • Whiskey & Wisdom
          • Challah Baking #1
          • Sunday Morning Fun
          • Ladies Wine & Cheese #2
          • Youth Torah Campaign
          • Mens Night #2
          • Ladies Wine & Cheese
          • Guest Lecturer- Rabbi Zohn
          • Lag B'Omer
          • Pre-Passover Fun
          • Chili Cookoff
          • Chanukah Extravaganza
          • Purim 2013
          • Purim Basket Distribution 2012 & 2013
          • Tu B'Shvat Party
          • Chanukah party 2012
          • Menorah Painting
          • Lag B'omer 2012
          • Sukkot BB-Q
          • Challah Baking
          • Seed Program 2012
          • Puppet Show 2011
          • Purim 2012
          • B.L.T Kid's Program
          • Chanukah 2011
          • Photos
  • Donate