Welcome to HCRJ

Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism (HCRJ) has celebrated over 60 years of worship as a Reform Jewish temple in Houston, Texas. Located in the heart of Houston’s Galleria area, HCRJ offers an intimate, vibrant, and inclusive Jewish synagogue with a feeling of warmth and welcoming where Jewish fellowship may flourish. Rabbi Steven Gross has nurtured profound spiritual connections and an engaged community since he began serving our congregation in 2005. Interfaith couples participate in all aspects of Temple life. We welcome you at any of our 7:15 p.m. Friday night Sabbath services. Our innovative religious school is based on a curriculum designed to engage students in dynamic, interactive learning experiences that teach Jewish history and principles through nature, art, cooking and other fun, exciting activities. Classes are held on Sunday mornings.

Nature Walks Group: Eastern Glades in Memorial Park

December 5 @ 8:15 am - 11:00 am

HCRJ is excited to announce our new Nature Walks Group! On the first and third Saturdays of every month, the group will meet to walk at a variety of popular More Info
Religious School

December 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

It’s HCRJ Virtual Religious School Day #9! Schedule 10am-10:20am – Assembly with Rabbi Gross and Mike Mason 10:20am-11am – Classes for Pre-K to 7th Graders 11am-12pm – Classes for 8th More Info
Growing Up Under Pharaoh – The Jews of Egypt Presentation with Dr. Maurice Mizrahi

December 6 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

HCRJs Jews around the World series continues on December 6 at 2pm on Zoom! It’s time to learn about the Jews of Egypt! Dr. Maurice M. Mizrahi will join us More Info
HCRJs 8 Days of Chanukah Day 5: Chanukah Art Project for Pre-K to 4th Graders with Rene Kariel

December 14 @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

On Day #5, we have a Chanukah art project and story and Zoom! Rene Kariel, one of our HCRJ Religious School teachers, will teach kids how to make a 3D More Info
A Glimpse into Jewish History in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, 1858 to 2020

January 14, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Join us on Zoom in January as we venture into Canada for the first time in our Jews around the World series! Katherine Biggs-Craft, Executive Director and Curator of the More Info