Some of our programs are using Zoom Video Conferencing. You can attend a Zoom meeting using your laptop computer, desktop computer (with webcam), iPhone, iPad or home phone.
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Questions about our virtual programming? Please contact Justin at Justin@hcrj.org.
Monday, May 25
10am (for adults): Chair Yoga Class
Taught by Suzy Shapiro, a certified yoga instructor, this chair yoga class will focus on strength and stamina, balance and flexibility, and a new sense of well-being. The goal of the class is to quiet our minds, relieve fatigue and boost our immune systems. You will need a chair with a firm seat and back, a strap such as a belt or hand towel and a sticky mat if you have one and a folded towel for floor poses.
Zoom: Please contact Justin at Justin@hcrj.org to receive the Zoom link and password for the class.
Tuesday, May 26
10am (for all ages): HCRJ Coffeehouse
Looking for a way to connect with others around your morning coffee? Join Rabbi Gross at the HCRJ Coffeehouse on Tuesday at 10am! This week, please bring a photo of yourself from your youth and share a story about it. The Coffeehouse is open to current and new participants.
Zoom: Please email Justin at Justin@hcrj.org to receive the Zoom link and password.
6:30pm (for all ages): HCRJ Evening Bingo
It’s another round of HCRJ Evening Bingo on Tuesday, May 26 at 6:30pm on Zoom. For all ages! Come play five fun games of bingo. Players receive two cards for each game. Prizes for bingo winners this week are gift cards to Houston Jewish-owned restaurants.
Zoom: Please email Justin at Justin@hcrj.org to receive the Zoom link and password.
Wednesday, May 27
8am-9pm (for adults): Shavuot Learnathon
This is an incredible learning opportunity on Wednesday, May 27! It’s a 14-hour Shavuot Learnathon across Jewish Houston on Zoom! Exciting programs with exciting Rabbis and educators all day long. Rabbi Gross is leading a class at 3pm titled, “A Non-Halachic Exploration of Ma’arit Ayin for Our Times”. The complete flyer with the presenters, presentation topics and times for the Learnathon can be found here. Attend any class(es) you like throughout the day.
Zoom: This is the link for all the sessions: https://zoom.us/j/7190182866.
1pm (for adults): Pencil Drawing Class
Brush up your art skills at this Pencil Drawing class taught by Noelle Shawa! Weekly one hour art sessions, live demonstrations and cool art tips.
Zoom: Please email Justin at Justin@hcrj.org to receive the Zoom link and password.
5pm (for all ages): Live at 5 with Mike Mason and Special Guest: Rabbi Gross
HCRJ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Houston-Congregation-for-Reform-Judaism-HCRJ-194652607244574.
Thursday, May 28
4 and 7pm (for all ages): HCRJ Game Night – Family Feud
It’s time to play…the virtual Family Feud! Join us for this game show on Thursday on Zoom! Two playing times are available: 4pm and 7pm. Families/individual contestants will try to guess the most popular answers to survey questions! Fast Money as well!
Zoom: Please RSVP to Justin at Justin@hcrj.org to receive the Zoom link and password.
Friday, May 29
Anytime (for all ages): Sharing Shabbat
Join us for “Sharing Shabbat.” This is a worship experience with traditional rituals, familiar melodies and inspiring words. During this Shabbat video, we will be reading the yahrzeit list and extending prayers for healing. We hope you will find “Sharing Shabbat” to be a meaningful way to end the week and welcome a sense of holiness and Sabbath peace into your home.
HCRJ Website: https://hcrj.org/virtual-sharing-shabbat-service.
11am (for all ages): Shabbat Shigaon
Join Mike Mason at 11am on the HCRJ Facebook Page for Shabbat Shigaon (Shabbat Craziness)! This is a fun, high energy Shabbat experience filled with music and surprises for families!
HCRJ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Houston-Congregation-for-Reform-Judaism-HCRJ-194652607244574.
6pm (for all ages): Welcoming Shabbat
Join us for our next “Welcoming Shabbat” on Friday at 6pm.
HCRJ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Houston-Congregation-for-Reform-Judaism-HCRJ-194652607244574.
Sunday, May 31
10am (for adults): HCRJ Annual Meeting
The HCRJ Annual Meeting is on Sunday, May 31 at 10am. The meeting will be on Zoom. Important items to be presented are: A slate of committed leaders to the Board of Trustees of the congregation, a list of recommended bylaws modifications by the Bylaws Committee, a budget for the 2020 – 2021 fiscal year and committee reports.
Zoom: Please contact Melissa at Melissa@hcrj.org. to receive the Zoom information. The Zoom link will also be emailed to the congregation mid-week.
To view videos from past HCRJ virtual programs, please visit our virtual events video library.
The videos are categorized by: Services and Worship, Programs for Adults, Programs for Children and Live at 5.