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Sukkot photos
In celebration of Sukkot, the JH-V wants to feature photos of Houston-area families in their sukkahs. Upload one hi-resolution photo – including the names of people in the sukkah and daytime phone number – (see “Upload Files” on top toolbar), or mail print to JH-V, 3403 Audley St., Houston, TX 77098. Send by Friday, Oct. 17.Federation/JFS delegation assesses needs of Galveston Ike victims
By MICHAEL C. DUKE 09.OCT.08
Cleanup begins at mold-infested Beth Jacob, Torah scrolls and historic items taken to Houston for safekeeping and restoration
On Oct. 2, Houston’s Jewish Federation and Jewish Family Service sent a joint delegation of 10 representatives to Galveston to assess the short-term and long-term needs of the island’s Jewish community affected by Hurricane Ike. The delegation also included the JH-V and a representative from the Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce. (more) |
Island of hope
By MICHAEL C. DUKE 09.OCT.08
Many Jewish islanders usher in New Year with promises to rebuild
GALVESTON – An island of hope emerged in a largely devastated city of Galveston this past Tuesday morning, Sept. 30, as 110 local Jews congregated on the back patio of Temple B’nai Israel for a spirit-uplifting and community-rebuilding Rosh Hashanah morning service. (more) |
Insurance Issues After Ike: A Valuable Tool For Victims
 | | ETHAN GROSS J.D. |
Published 02.OCT.08
Nationally renowned public insurance adjuster and litigator Ethan Gross J.D. will be the featured speaker at a seminar for members of the community who sustained damage as a result of Hurricane Ike. This class provides valuable insight into getting the most from your insurance policy and is being conducted free of charge. (more) |
Seven Acres became a shelter from the storm, once again
Published 02.OCT.08
As Hurricane Ike rolled in from the Gulf of Mexico, the Seven Acres campus became a shelter for those who needed a place to settle down in safety, as well as a place for staff to be housed while caring for nearly 300 residents. A staff of 130 and their families, which included 25 children, volunteers, resident family members and other guests, moved into the building on Friday afternoon, Sept. 12, before the storm and stayed for several days afterward. This included special-needs adults, who remained until they could return home. More than 25 pets also were sheltered in the back hall of the building. (more) |
High Holy Day services for Galveston
By MICHAEL C. DUKE 25.SEP.08
Galveston’s Temple B’nai Israel, according to Rabbi Jimmy Kessler, will hold its morning Rosh Hashanah service at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30, outside on its patio, weather permitting. The service will include blowing the shofar and reading from the Torah. (more)IKErumba!
Published 25.SEP.08
Got photos and stories? The Herald wants to help tell the story of how Hurricane Ike visited your home or business or interrupted your life. (more)
25.SEP.08 Happy New Year
25.SEP.08 Called to the Torah – by flashlight
25.SEP.08 Delivery of kosher meals lightens post-Ike Shabbat
25.SEP.08 Message from the Jewish Federation
25.SEP.08 Letter to the community
25.SEP.08 Attention hurricane-evacuated subscribers:
11.SEP.08 Israel’s rock rage comes to Houston
11.SEP.08 Platelets needed
11.SEP.08 JH-V DEADLINE & OFFICE HOUR CHANGES
04.SEP.08 Israel Day at Minute Maid Park hits home run with fans
04.SEP.08 Ary Stillman: an artist’s life of choosing the less secure path
04.SEP.08 Alexander Foundation welcomes Israeli professor to Rice U
28.AUG.08 Team Houston medals at JCC Maccabi Games
28.AUG.08 Two Houstonians credit JCRS with their path to success
28.AUG.08 Four ‘Dazzling Democratic Dames’ to be honored
21.AUG.08 Second Torah helps make Meyerland Minyan ‘full service’ shul
21.AUG.08 Never too old to Torah
21.AUG.08 Georgia’s Jews face wartime dilemmas
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