Top 5 Jewish things you must do in Texas

Texas is the second largest state in the United States by both land size and population. It is famous for its warm weather, live music and food. With so many tourist attractions to choose from, it can be difficult to plan your perfect trip. We have collated a list of the top 5 Jewish things you can’t miss out on while you’re there to help plan your trip. If you have already experienced any of these activities, let us know what you think of them in the comments! 1. Dine at Saba’s Restaurant Saba’s Restaurant is the oldest kosher restaurant in Houston, Texas. With an average Google review score of 4.7 stars, Saba’s Restaurant is a local favorite, with excellent food and friendly service at this family owned restaurant. Boasting the best kosher food in Houston, Saba’s serves everything from traditional Israeli dishes to sushi and tacos. All this at affordable prices that won’t break the bank. Saba’s Restaurant is located at 9704 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX 77096. 2. See precious and rare maps of Jerusalem at the Museum of Biblical Art. You can see early woodcut and copper plate engraving maps of the holy city of Jerusalem from the 1400s — 1600s on display at the Museum of Biblical Art. One of the most famous maps ever produced is on display here: the “Clover Leaf Map” from 1587, depicting Jerusalem at the center of the world. The museum has eleven galleries, so there is plenty for you to see on your visit, but make sure you check out the National Center for Jewish Art and the Museum of Holocaust Art. The Museum of Biblical Art is located in Dallas, Texas. 3. Attend the Austin Jewish Film Festival. During a week-long event 25-30 different Jewish films are showcased at the Austin Jewish Film Festival. The festival also features live and virtual interviews with the people involved in making the films. This fun event aims to entertain the Greater Austin community with the best Jewish films from around the world and promote cultural understanding and tolerance. The 2020 festival is happening in November in person and online: austinjff.org/2020-festival/ 4. Learn some Israeli folk dancing moves in Houston. Every Tuesday the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston holds casual, laid back folk dancing classes. Every level of dance ability and experience is welcomed, and you will learn classic dances along with the popular folk dances of today. Attending one of these dance classes is a super affordable way to have a fun cultural experience at only $6 for members of the public. You can dance at the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center at 5601 S. Braeswood | Houston, TX 77096-3907 5. Learn about the dangers of prejudice at the Holocaust Museum in Houston. The goal of this museum is to educate the public about the dangers of prejudice and hatred through a plethora of information about the holocaust. The museum is the 4th largest holocaust museum in the US and has 4 permanent galleries, 2 temporary exhibition galleries and a research library with over 4000 titles relating to the holocaust, antisemitism and WWII. It only costs $19 for an adult ticket, but museum admission is free to all on Thursdays between 2 and 5pm. The Holocaust Museum of Houston is located at Lester and Sue Smith Campus 5401 Caroline Houston, TX 77004. As of 2019, Texas had a Jewish population of just over 176,400 people. With that many Jewish people around, there must be plenty of things to do in Texas for our community. Let us know your favorite festivals, eateries and activities to do in Texas below!