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CELEBRATE ISRAEL@60
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Published 08.MAY.08
How are you celebrating Israel’s 60th anniversary year? Two of Rabbi Yossi and Faige Grossman’s children, Penina, 3-year-old student at Sephardic Gan/Torat Emet, and Ahuva, 10-year-old at Torah Day School, are in the spirit. Read about upcoming community celebrations, including May 8 at the Merfish Center, in this and future issues of the Jewish Herald-Voice.Community honors memory of 6 million
By MICHAEL C. DUKE 08.MAY.08
Houston Holocaust survivors and wartime rescuers also honored
Nearly 600 Houstonians – young and old, Jewish and non-Jewish – paid their respects to the 6 million innocent Jews murdered during the Holocaust at a citywide Yom Hashoah service on May 1. (more) |
Israel getting charged up over future of electric cars
By DINA KRAFT 08.MAY.08
TEL AVIV, Israel – In a land of high gas prices and no oil resources, Israel is positioning itself to lead the world into the age of the electric car. With $200 million in funding from private investors and enthusiastic support from the Israeli government, a young Israeli high-tech multimillionaire, Shai Agassi, is laying the groundwork for Israel to become the first test case for the gasoline-free electric car. (more) |
And the beat goes on
By VICKI SAMUELS LEVY 08.MAY.08
It was a timeless and unforgettable evening, Sunday, May 4, when the Houston community gathered at Beth Yeshurun synagogue for “Israel’s Timeless Hits: The Best From Israel’s Chassidic Song Festivals.” (more) |
Financial assistance needed
Published 01.MAY.08
Financial assistance is needed for a member of our community who is unable to afford critical medical procedures. Contributions may be sent to: Rabbi Joseph Radinsky Charity Fund, 9311 Greenwillow St., Houston, TX 77096.Israel@60
Published 01.MAY.08
Grab a flag and show your love for the State of Israel, as she celebrates
60 years of modern statehood on May 8. (more) |
New inductees named to Sports Hall of Fame
Published 01.MAY.08
The Ronnie Arrow Houston Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, Class of 2008, will honor All-Star softball catcher Sam Odensky, of blessed memory, and Rice University’s Southwest Conference fencing champion, Fred Sklar, on Sunday, June 8, at the Jewish Community Center at 2 p.m. (more) |
01.MAY.08 As perpetrators die out, push is made to collect Nazi stories
01.MAY.08 GOP lawmakers target Carter
24.APR.08 Beth Israel’s rabbi named tops among Reform rabbis
24.APR.08 Carrying the Olympic torch
24.APR.08 Astronaut, in space for Passover, remembers a fallen Israeli hero
24.APR.08 Pope’s visit draws Jewish praise, though concerns remain
17.APR.08 Take a stroll
17.APR.08 Hezbollah advocate challenged at Rice
17.APR.08 4,850 newspapers: Four winners
17.APR.08 AJC Chapter annual meeting May 5
17.APR.08 Reaching for the Promised Land
10.APR.08 Houston celebrates Israel@60 with parade and party
10.APR.08 Holocaust education program at Rice on April 30
10.APR.08 Local rabbi oversees kosher-for-Passover Coke® production
03.APR.08 Israel@60 Parade, Sunday, April 6
03.APR.08 100 years of the Jewish Herald-Voice
03.APR.08 Chai turnout keeps bridge hate-free
03.APR.08 Anti-Israel resolution defeated at Dem state Senate conventions
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