YJP Houston July Events
Where young Jewish professionals connect in a sophisticated, welcoming, relaxed setting with a spirited vibe.
First Fridays
All-American 250 BBQ Shabbat
Friday, July 3 | Services 7:30 pm | Candle lighting 8:08 pm | Dinner 8:45 pm
Celebrate First Fridays with YJP Houston and young Jewish professionals for an All-American 250 BBQ themed Shabbat dinner.
Services begin at 7:30 pm, candle lighting is at 8:08 pm, and BBQ dinner begins at 8:45 pm.
$20 with promo code advance until Thursday, $36 after.
Tisha B’Av
Evening Reading of Megillat Eicha
Wednesday, July 22 | Fast begins & Maariv at 8:21 pm
Join Chabad of Uptown for Maariv followed by the reading of Megillat Eicha, the Book of Lamentations, as we begin Tisha B’Av together.
The complete Tisha B’Av schedule with Chabad of Uptown will be posted online.
Save $20 when you RSVP now!
YJP Houston is taking over the lanes for a pre Tu B’Av White Party at Lucky Strike Houston, 925 Bunker Hill Rd.
Flash sale tickets are just $25 with promo code strike until Monday.
After Monday, tickets go up. Includes bowling, shoes, dairy buffet, one drink ticket, and all the summer white vibes.
Looking Ahead
Volunteer in Israel
Sunday, August 9 through Monday, August 17
Houston is going back to Israel.
Chabad of Uptown is working to form a group for a meaningful volunteer mission to Israel, open to active adults 18 and up, including 50+.
New group flight dates are now available with El Al out of Miami.
Outbound: Sunday, August 9, depart MIA 2:30 pm, arrive TLV Monday, August 10 at 9:30 am.
Return: Monday, August 17, depart TLV 12:15 am, arrive MIA 6:30 am.
Looking Ahead
FCYA Shofar Factory
Sunday, August 23 | For Special Needs Adults
Create it. Blow it. Own it.
Friendship Circle Young Adults and YJP Houston are joining together for a hands-on Shofar Factory experience for special needs adults.
Come build your own shofar, enjoy time with friends, and get ready for the High Holidays in a fun and meaningful way.
Community Photo Galleries
YJP Houston Members Join Chabad of Uptown
Joint community men and women only events
YJP Houston members joined Chabad of Uptown for meaningful, fun, and uplifting community events designed for men and women to connect, learn, enjoy, and celebrate Jewish life together.
Photo Gallery
Shabbat in an Hour Photo Gallery
A Shabbat in an Hour cooking demo with Chanie and Chanale, blending familiar traditional recipes with modern, new ones.
We prepared and tasted a full Shabbat menu, including challah, salads, dips, and more.



Wednesday Nights
YJP Dinner, Class & Social
Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15 & 29 | 8:00 pm
Join YJP Houston for a relaxed Wednesday night with dinner, Torah learning, great conversation, and time to connect with other young Jewish professionals.
Come for the class. Stay for the people.