Jewish Journeys

Explore, celebrate, and connect through meaningful Jewish experiences at the Barshop JCC.

Celebrate Jewish Life Through Community Events

The Barshop JCC’s Jewish Journeys program offers a variety of events that bring Jewish traditions to life. From festive holiday celebrations to communal gatherings, these experiences are designed to engage individuals and families of all backgrounds.

Author Speaker Series: Rachel Cockerell
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May 3 | 4:00 pm Location: Barshop Jewish Community Center of San Antonio 12500 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78231 On June 7, 1907, a ship packed with Russian Jews set sail for a promised land: not Jerusalem or New York, as many on board had dreamed, but Texas. This was the beginning of the Galveston Plan, a forgotten episode of US history during which ten thousand Jews fled the persecution and brutality of the Russian Empire for the Gulf Coast. Journalist and historian Rachel Cockerell writes of this in her new book, Melting Point: Family, Memory, and the Search for a Promised Land.
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Author Speaker Series: Rachel Simons
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March 29 | 2:00 pm Location: Barshop Jewish Community Center of San Antonio 12500 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78231 Rachel Simons, co-founder of cult favorite artisanal brand Seed + Mill, debuts her first cookbook: Sesame: Global Recipes & Stories of an Ancient Seed, an approachable collection of 80+ recipes celebrating the sesame seed. With its delicious nutty taste, nutritional density, and long shelf life, the sesame seed is a tiny ingredient with an enormous cultural impact and a deeply rich history.
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First Night Passover Seder 2026
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Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 7:30 PM We are excited to be able to welcome everyone for Seder so we can eat, sing and tell the story of Passover together again! This relaxed Passover Seder is a perfect way to celebrate the holiday with the community. There is limited seating. The Seder will take place in the Holzman Auditorium at the Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community. Vegetarian options available. Manischewitz and grape juice will be provided. BYO Kosher for Passover wine. *Please note that all ticket sales are non-refundable. Barshop JCC of San Antonio 12500 N.W. Military
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Author Speaker Series: Bonny Reichert
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March 11 | 7:00 pm Location: Book Nerd 2211 NW Military Hwy, #118 San Antonio, TX 78231 Bonny Reichert's debut HOW TO SHARE AN EGG: A True Story of Hunger, Love, and Plenty is an emotional, intimate culinary memoir about family and healing. A journalist turned chef and food writer, Reichert shares her father's harrowing Holocaust experience and how it impacted her own coming-of-age, eventually shaping her career.
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The Fogiel Gift Shop

Located on the Main Level of the Campus of the Jewish Community, the Fogiel Gift Shop offers a wide variety of items for all your gift-giving needs. Are you searching for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah gift? Attending a wedding? How about looking for something for an upcoming holiday? Look no further! We carry a unique selection of Judaica, jewelry, home décor, and more

Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday-Sunday Closed
Tuesday & Thursday Closed

Contact Us

Call 210-302-6863 for questions and more information about merchandise we offer.

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