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Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston
5601 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX 77096, United States
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An
Review №1

Truly a center for our community!Appreciate programs for seniors-Kosher meals on wheels is a life-saving program! Many thanks to all those excellent staff members!!!

Ra
Review №2

Very good exercise equipment. Great 50m outdoor pool for lap swimming. I use it mainly for exercising, but there are lots of activities and adult education.

Mi
Review №3

Really great resource for activities with Jewish people. I grew up going here. The prices have gone up quite a bit since I was a kid but it’s still a good place for kids. Supposedly they want to update the whole place with an expensive remodel. I say leave it as it is. It’s a little dated but who cares. It does the job and kids are happy there. A remodel will only cause prices to go up.

Sa
Review №4

We love the swimming and gymnastics classes!

De
Review №5

The J is a wonderful community center! We have been members for 10 years and love it. The kids programs are awesome, the BAC is second to none. We LOVE the pool, which is always sparkling clean and has a two story slide, rock wall, diving boards, swim lanes, splash pad--you get the picture. The J rocks!!

Ph
Review №6

The JCC has a heimish feel to it. It feels like home surrounded by familiar people amazing beautiful energy. The gym is great the locker room is fantastic the experience is so pleasant ...

Ma
Review №7

I attended a matinee of a play in their theatre. Very comfortable and intimate. Stage was very close to audience. Beautiful building, safe parking.

Li
Review №8

Im not Jewish, but a long time member of the JCC. I was a member from 1984 - 1990, then moved away from college. Have been a member since 1999, and now my whole family belongs. From the pool with the kids in the summer to the gym (the best!) and the dry sauna and hot tub in the womens health center (who doesnt love a good schvitz?), to the abundance of classes and lifetime learning, the J is MY communitys center.

Je
Review №9

Theyve lowered their prices once the place reopened after hurricane Harvey - related renovationsFitness facility is clean with all new equipment. Pool is very well maintained, though kept at 86 degrees to accommodate their moneymakers (swim lessons, water aerobics).Tennis center seems well run, but havent checked it out ordinary in several years.If youre a swimmer, they do have a second facility with a greater outdoor pool kept at a target temp of 83 degrees.Ill report more as I learn more.

Em
Review №10

We come here for the gymnastics program, it is top-notch. Have enjoyed other programs that we have been a part of also.

Mo
Review №11

Clean, safe and well lit facility. Ideal for private meetings and conferences. Staff is helpful and courteous. They have a small cafeteria on the premises.

sh
Review №12

Good place for swimming indoor and out door year around. Also teaching class like driving lesson for high school students. 有为高中生准备的驾校I

Su
Review №13

Has a big theater for performances. Ample parking and quite neighborhood

Em
Review №14

I love going to the pool this was really nice everyone is really friendly and it’s an amazing place to go hang out. The pool is really clean and there’s always lifeguard and it’s not too packed.

Cc
Review №15

Very nice and clean. The community event was very well organized and despite being full, safety was being observed by the workers, staff and lifeguards. So glad we went

Mi
Review №16

Been going here since I was a little girl.. The staff is like a big family. Great gymnastics team, dance class, gym and pool, tennis center and theatre where there are often productions. Took drivers ed here too

Hu
Review №17

Great tennis courts (indoor and outdoor), great pool (for adults and kids), and great gym.

Ma
Review №18

Great people, teachers, and employees its a very clean environment. Kids and grownups can play in the indor pool on cold days and the outside pool for warmer seasons. Theres a gym with MANY classes you can take with no fee if you pay for the sports and fitnes offer. Over all its a great place

Ch
Review №19

But for this timely help, I would have missed the event. Amazing tool. Thanks

Ju
Review №20

Had a training class there on Thursday and everyone was friendly and welcoming.

Jo
Review №21

This place is a joke, dont be a person of color or theyll turn their noses up at you. Hope you have eaten from the deli lol, whats more kosher than a side of roach? There is an infestation. Management is joke all together. There are plenty of other gyms here in Houston with better facilities that never flood. Something is always out of order in the fitness center. Want to hear a funny joke? League basketball at the Jcc. Theres a high turnover rate due to the way they treat the staff. Ive seen it first hand. When you walk into a Ymca its always warm and welcoming, I cant say the same for this place. I did meet some really nice members but the bad far out weighs the good. Spare yourself the headache.

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Review №22

Performed our drama Dont worry, be happy here on Sep 15th 2018. Theater is beautifully designed, acoustics are awesome. Staff were very friendly.

Da
Review №23

Great place to go to.

Ke
Review №24

A great community center. They have shows in their theater every so often so check them out.

Of
Review №25

Great place. they have a great gymnastics gym as well as interesting events going every now and then.

T.
Review №26

A real nice gymnasium and basketball court

Vi
Review №27

Not handicapped accessible or stroller accessible. There are stairs all inside the building and no ramps inside. Cafe isnt kid friendly and there are no high chairs or seating that is safe for small children. Oh and forget about getting a cup of coffee or breakfast on Sunday morning... The cafe is run by an orthodox lady and she closes early on Friday, closed Saturday AND Sunday. I guess she is observant of Christian Sabbath too:-) The small cafe by the pool is supposed to be opened, but Ive never seen it opened until later in afternoon. Cafe I think is mostly interested in her catering orders and the cafe being opened comes second.Locker rooms are in horrible condition, the indoor pool is cold and they need a better pest control company to spray out doors around splash pad where kids play. My children were bitten by ants

Na
Review №28

Good equipment at the gym. Very clean and nice. Daycare, theatre, and gymnastic options for kids.

Jo
Review №29

Nice small venue for performances, parking is a limited as there is more going on in other parts of the building when the stage is in use.

Su
Review №30

Delightful athletics program, including a heated indoor pool. Grand reopening for the fitness center is Sunday, 1/20/2018, and that will return members to the fitness center.

Ty
Review №31

Great place to work out. Super friendly staff and great people that respect others using the gym.

Me
Review №32

Beautiful facility. Basketball, gymnastics, cafe and more. A great community gathering space.

Sh
Review №33

The performances were excellent. And the Jewish center beautiful and clean.

Br
Review №34

This is the place for community

Wi
Review №35

Nice stage for performances but coffee bar closed at 2 pm on a Friday and no place to grab a drink.

Fr
Review №36

Great environment for families. Got a group of teens to Bruceville, Texas. Great community in Houston.

Id
Review №37

Really comfortable theatre experience. The play I went to see was a little weird, but thats not the theatres fault.

Au
Review №38

Great community center with an amazing indoor gymnastics academy with open gyms on Saturdays from 3-5pm.

J
Review №39

Great gym. Often empty. Check the schedule before coming because it closes early on weekends.

Ch
Review №40

Clean and friendly fitness center, excellent executive mens locker room facilities and nice pools. I especially enjoy the Krav Maga class on Monday and Thursday nights.

Li
Review №41

Great place! Kids can get their own membership if under 12, very reasonable

Aa
Review №42

A very nice place to be a member of, they have a gym, a pool (indoor and out), yoga, a tennis court, gymnastics, and about a million other things.Ps. You dont necessarily have to be a jew, but dont get angry when they close early on Friday, and are out for Rosh Shawna, its in the name.

He
Review №43

Best place for people of all ages. Plenty of activities.

Al
Review №44

Extremely accomodating, there are swimming pools for adults and kids, tennis courts, lots of different clubs, big beautiful building, kosher food is sold inside

Ga
Review №45

I love that it has a pool for members but it is infested with sharks

DA
Review №46

Kids show was great. Total family environment

Je
Review №47

Lots of amenities to choose from. Staff if great!

Me
Review №48

Lovely place full of caring people. They do so much for the community!

Ir
Review №49

Excellent facilities. Great staff

Da
Review №50

I play in a 35 plus basketball league, great people, good court

Ka
Review №51

I volunteer with Meals on Wheels. The staff and other volunteers are so nice and I am so grateful that this organization exists and that I can be of help.

sa
Review №52

I love the cafe at the j, but membership prices are very high.

Ce
Review №53

Excellent facility and excellent coaches. This is my grandaughters 2nd year and she just competed in State Competition. With the training of her coach and this facility she came in 2nd Overall in her division . Higly recommend this Gymnastic Center.

Ho
Review №54

Many various programs and events going on all the time. Theres also a fitness center and a kosher cafe.

Ay
Review №55

I love gymnastics ·But I dont know how to play it

Al
Review №56

Amazing place. People are very caring!

Ja
Review №57

Great for kids activities and the pool is second to none I the area.

I.
Review №58

Very nice facility. I was here for a brief screening event.

Um
Review №59

Good place with great acoustics to conduct cultural programs

St
Review №60

Awesome movie, An Israeli Love Story.

Ne
Review №61

Friendly staffs. Limited hours but the facility is very nice and family friendly

Ge
Review №62

Beautiful building ,kind people, delicious food!

Re
Review №63

Great pool and never crowded!!

Ro
Review №64

Wonderful programs. Great for the arts.

Da
Review №65

Great facility and the fitness center is new and amazing

Ch
Review №66

The fitness center is a gem on the banks of brays bayou

Su
Review №67

Great venue for artistic events

Er
Review №68

Great place for the kids to enjoy

K
Review №69

Fantastic Pool!

Yo
Review №70

Lively professional atmosphere...!

Ja
Review №71

Just starting to get in shape; lots of fitness options

Ye
Review №72

Very nice place

br
Review №73

The jcc is amazing

Au
Review №74

Laykies Gourmet is the best in Houston!

Ro
Review №75

Been using the fitness center for 18 years.

Gl
Review №76

Cute movie.

Ro
Review №77

Granddaughters graduation was wonderful

Th
Review №78

Its people, they are really kind

Er
Review №79

Beautiful place and people.

Le
Review №80

Very nice place to visit

Jo
Review №81

Great facilities and lovely staff

Je
Review №82

Go JCC!

Lu
Review №83

The people here welcome everyone with open arms.

Si
Review №84

Great community center

Ch
Review №85

Very nice facility

Ro
Review №86

Pretty ok

Ch
Review №87

Great

Do
Review №88

Great service providers

Mi
Review №89

Nice pool.

th
Review №90

My place of employment ...

bl
Review №91

Its awesome

Yu
Review №92

Excellent summer camps

Ly
Review №93

Love this place!

Fe
Review №94

The auditorium was smaller than expected.

Br
Review №95

Pickleball!

mo
Review №96

Very nice events

Ab
Review №97

Great place

Mi
Review №98

Ok

Yu
Review №99

Very expensive to roll and play. Old building, Need renovation. Not a place for everybody.

th
Review №100

Good surrounding

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  • Address:5601 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX 77096, United States
  • Site:https://www.erjcchouston.org/
  • Phone:+1 713-729-3200
Categories
  • Community center
Working hours
  • Monday:8am–6pm
  • Tuesday:5am–10pm
  • Wednesday:5am–10pm
  • Thursday:5am–10pm
  • Friday:5am–10pm
  • Saturday:5am–6pm
  • Sunday:8am–5pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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