Rabbi Gavriel Jacknin
Rabbi Jacknin, more affectionately known as Rabbi J was born on Long Island, New York (Originally a Mets fan) and lived in Queens for most of his youth. A graduate of SUNY Binghamton, Rabbi J has a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Management. During his college years, Rabbi Jacknin developed a passion and love for Judaism which led him to study for many years in various Yeshivas including Aish, Shar Yashuv, and the Mirrer. Eventually, this love for Judaism led Rabbi J to his Rabbinic ordination from Rabbi Zalman Nechemia Goldberg of Jerusalem to fulfill his mission of spreading the 'Joy of Judaism.'
​In October 2010, Rabbi J & his wife Michal founded the Bellaire Jewish Center. A Jewish center to spread the joy of Judaism through outstanding programming, inspiring & informative classes, meaningful services & AWESOME parties. Besides learning and teaching Torah, Rabbi Jacknin enjoys tennis, softball, jogging (Ran NYC marathon at age 20), all people, and a good cup of iced coffee. Call or email Rabbi J anytime to set up an appointment to meet, study or shmooze about anything.
His contact information is 832-971-3781/rabbi@bjchouston.org.
Mrs. Michal Jacknin
In addition to teaching, planning and cooking for the BJC.....and of course a mother of five...Michal enjoys the outdoors, music and art. Michal leads the popular BJC Challah Club which meets monthly, teaches a weekly class '48 Ways of Wisdom' and directs the children's programming. She also leads a truly inspiring Women's Israel trip once a year which grows in number from year to year.
​Michal would love to hear from you.
Her contact information is: 845-538-6128. Email is michaljacknin@gmail.com.
​Rabbi Gavriel and his wife Michal feel blessed to have five children: Yehuda, Eliyahu, Ashira, Avraham and Emmy who all share in the BJC mission. They would LOVE to have y'all over for a Shabbat :)