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The L’Chaim Center Journal
Joy and Meaning in Life
The L'Chaim Center's mission is to provide joy and meaning in life through spiritual support, including the new Helen's House project. Thank you to the Houston Jewish Community Fund (HJCF) for their generous grant of $10,000 to transform the back yard of Helen's...

Children’s Services
For the first time, L’Chaim Center offers brief children’s services. Services include crafts!

Helen’s House
Helen was a much-loved and valued participant in The L’Chaim Center’s Shabbat morning services.

Where Does This Prayer Come From?
You might be surprised to learn that most of the Jewish prayer book was “lifted” lock, stock and barrel from the Bible.

Book of Proverbs
Learn the historical context behind many familiar Jewish sayings found in the Book of Proverbs.

Have a Sweet New Year!
Would it be Rosh HaShanah without honey? Clearly not! Dipping apple slices in honey is a beloved Jewish tradition. Apples are traditionally thought have healing properties, and honey signifies the eternal wish for a Happy New Year. This year, for the first time -- and...

Zoom Talmud
Follow the sages on our weekly Zoom Talmud classes at 11 a.m. every Sunday. Lots of live discussion, need not be a scholar to participate.

Rescuing Dogs Is G-d’s Work, Too!
Rescuing dogs is the least-glamorous job in the whole world, but it’s G-d’s work. The L’Chaim Center Houston helps Alainna Rosenblatt’s rescue. She believes dogs come into your life for a reason.

Pull Up a Chair for Virtual Rosh HaShanah Seder
Pull up a virtual chair at The L’Chaim Center’s online Rosh HaShanah Seder (yes, you heard that right) from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. Rabbi Greene will cover themes and sumbols of the holiday period, prays, poetry, songs and jokes. But you needn't partake...

Push It! at Our Weekly High Holiday Prep Classes
Our weekly High Holiday "prep" classes return this Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. with a guaranteed-to-not-to-be boring Zoom class called..."Push It!" We'll wind up our weekly series with "Binding Meditation," scheduled for 7 p.m. Sept. 16. Torah portion is RH Torah...