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Jewish Book & Arts Festival: Oliver Lapin Family Day

  • The Merfish · Bellaire
Evelyn Rubenstein JCC Publisher / Host Evelyn Rubenstein JCC
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Jewish Book & Arts Festival: Oliver Lapin Family Day
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SPACE JAM: KINDNESS IS OUT OF THIS WORLD!
Join us for an out-of-this-world family celebration filled with live music, inspiring stories, hands-on activities, basketball fun and space-themed adventures! Whether you’re reaching for the stars, taking your shot or helping a friend, we’ll celebrate how kindness makes us all better teammates.

📚 Meet Our Featured Authors | Enjoy live readings and book signings with Rachelle Burk, author of Space Torah: Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman’s Cosmic Mitzvah, and Lin Oliver, author of The After-School Kindness Crew series
🚀 See a Torah That Traveled to Space | Get an up-close look at the Torah that journeyed aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia.
🎤 Rock Out with the Joanie Leeds Trio | A family-friendly concert with Grammy Award-winning artist Joanie Leeds.
🏀 Take Your Shot | Basketball skills and challenges with coaches from All American Basketball Camp.
🛸 Blast Off! | Jump, climb and play on a space-themed inflatable.
🪨 Grow Our Kindness Rock Garden | Create a kindness rock and add your message to our community garden.
🎨 Get Creative | Hands-on space- and kindness-themed crafts.
📸 Strike a Space Pose | Capture the day at our out-of-this-world photo booth.

NEW THIS YEAR!
Sensory-Friendly Space
A quieter, welcoming space for children and families who may need a break from the excitement
Preschool Storytime
Preschoolers can enjoy special storytimes and crafts with favorite principals and teachers from our local Jewish schools.
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The Merfish, Merfish Teen Center, 9000 S Rice Ave, Houston, TX 77096, United States, Bellaire

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