Jewish Herald-Voice

08/21/2026

When congregants walk into Congregation Beth El for the High Holy Days, they may need a moment to take it all in.

The sanctuary they know will still be there, but it will feel entirely different – warmer, more welcoming and, in the words of Rabbi Cantor Renee Waghalter, “breathtaking.”

Read the JHV's full heartwarming story about how one congregant transformed her grief into something special:

Beth El congregant transforms sanctuary into warm space after husband's passing

08/20/2026

Alexander Jewish Family Service recently welcomed scholarship recipients, families, donors and community leaders to its annual Scholarship Reception, a joyful celebration of academic achievement and the power of philanthropy.

Read the full story:

Alexander JFS honors scholarship recipients and donors at annual reception

08/19/2026

An anticipated highlight of the 54th annual Evelyn Rubenstein JCC’s Ann and Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book & Arts Festival, the Community Read brings together local readers and book clubs for a shared literary experience.

This year, “The Lost Baker of Vienna,” by Sharon Kurtzman, has been selected as the Community Read’s featured book. Read more:

Join the Community Read for a discussion of The Lost Baker of Vienna, a novel about memory, identity and resilience

08/18/2026

“It’s a great place for people to take their kids on Friday afternoons. I hope their reading will inspire their Judaism and their children’s Judaism when they read about Jews who are able to live such rich and full lives.”

Read the JHV's full story:

Rabbi Yaakov Levin opens Jewish community library in his home with over 4000 books

08/17/2026

Linda Suib’s excitement grew by leaps and bounds as more than 30 of her friends arrived for her birthday celebration at Feeding the Lone Star’s new venue.

Her enthusiasm spread quickly as everyone was organized to prepare fresh vegetables for meals to be delivered that day to those in need. The JHV was there. Read the full story:

Feeding the Lone Star opens new location with birthday mitzvah, serving Houston's hungry population

08/14/2026

Dozens of dancers from Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas and Colorado gathered for a uniquely Texas celebration of movement, heritage and community as Machol Houston presented its annual workshop. This year’s theme was “Israeli Dance Meets Line Dancing.”

The JHV was there. Read the full story: https://jhvonline.com/from-israeli-circles-to-texas-lines-machol-houston-builds-bridges-through-dance-p36669-96.htm

08/13/2026

Houston Dr. Julian Silverblatt had quite a surprise when he turned 101. Read the full story:

Dr. Julian Silverblatt receives college diploma on 101st birthday

08/12/2026

The 2026 JCC Maccabi Games in Kansas City proved to be a valuable experience for the Jacobs Family.

Kevin Jacobs had coached his sons, David (15) and Aaron (13) in baseball in the past. But he’d never coached them together nor had he ever coached in the Maccabi Games.

Read the JHV's full story:

Jacobs family unites at JCC Maccabi Games in Kansas City for baseball tournament

08/12/2026

The Houston Police Department’s 45th annual Bike Relay Team included 27 active and retired officers, including one officer very special to the Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism (HCRJ) community: Officer Aaron Peña.

Read the full story:

Officer Aaron Peña cycles 1608 miles for blood cancer research

08/11/2026

When Dr. Lyone Hochman retired after decades as a Houston gastroenterologist, his wife had one request.

“My wife looked at me and said she married me for better or worse, but not for lunch.”

So, Hochman set out to find something to fill his days. Read the JHV's full story:

Dr. Lyone Hochman discovers his artistic side after retiring as a gastroenterologist