Jewish Herald-Voice

07/25/2024

July 11 was a day that Ruth Steinfeld had waited for. In 2022, the Holocaust survivor was chosen to sit for world-renowned artist David Kassan. Now, at 91, she was about to see for the first time, her life-size portrait unveiled at HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON.

Her portrait is one of many survivors brought to life by Kassan that is now showing at HMH. The grand-opening reception for “Facing Survival | David Jon Kassan” will be held Aug. 1. Read the JHV's full story:

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07/24/2024

In a defiant speech to the U.S. Congress, Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue fighting in Gaza until Israel achieves “total victory” over Hamas and, in the face of virulent opposition at home and abroad, argued that the war was a shared fight for democracy.

“We’re not only protecting ourselves, we’re protecting you,” Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, said in the speech Wednesday afternoon to a chamber that applauded him dozens of times. “Our enemies are your enemies. Our fight is your fight. And our victory will be your victory.”

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07/24/2024

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts presents “All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg,” a one-woman play that explores the “Notorious RBG” with humor and heart. “All Things Equal” was written by Tony Award-winning playwright Rupert Holmes and directed by Laley Lippard.

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07/23/2024

Riley Most’s life is centered around her deep Jewish faith, along with a strong interest in competitive softball.

Most – a 14-year-old Bellaire High School rising freshman – just made aliyah, joined the Israeli Softball Under 15 Team and competed with the team at the European Softball Championships in Prague, Czech Republic.

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07/22/2024

President Joe Biden’s exit comes on the eve of a visit to Washington by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as U.S.-led efforts to end Israel’s war with Hamas are entering a critical phase.

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07/18/2024

When hurricanes come to town, Houstonians have a reputation for coming together.

Congregants from Temple Sinai Houston and Congregation Or Ami shared Shabbat together after Hurricane Beryl knocked out one of the shul's power.

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07/17/2024

HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON is hosting three timely exhibitions in the Lester and Sue Smith Human Rights Gallery, now through Aug. 25. “Art in War,” “Art in the Holocaust” and “ ” are not to be missed. All three are courtesy of the Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest.

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07/16/2024

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07/15/2024

Jewish and Israeli leaders and lawmakers condemned what officials are investigating as an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is set on July 24 to address Congress about Israel’s war with Hamas, also weighed in on X. “Sara and I were shocked by the apparent attack on President Trump,” Netanyahu said on X. “We pray for his safety and speedy recovery.”

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07/14/2024

In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, which came on the heels of several destructive wind events, The Medallion Jewish Assisted Living Residence continues to be a leader in the community for respite stays for seniors seeking temporary accommodation.

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07/12/2024

Nicole Harris, Miriam Silberman and Sarah Levine have set up house together, but they are more than just roommates.

The three young ladies are the newest residents of Houston’s Moishe House, which hosts Jewish programming for their friends and the community.

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07/11/2024

In the wake of the devastating effects of Hurricane Beryl, the 14 Chabad Centers of the Greater Houston Area have mobilized to assist in relief efforts.

Today, those who have lost so much need our support. Contribute to the Hurricane Beryl Relief Fund:

In the wake of the devastating effects of Hurricane Beryl please help the Greater Houston Jewish Community recover.

07/11/2024

The family of Ronna Spitz, of blessed memory, has established a lasting legacy in memory of a woman whose love of music was a constant in her life.

The Ronna Spitz Memorial Fund for the Spirit of Music will be held in the Houston Jewish Family Foundation as an endowment fund which will support the Music and Spirit Program of Alexander Jewish Family Service.

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07/10/2024

Hundreds of Hasidic men crowded into a squat building at a cemetery in Queens, sitting shoulder-to-shoulder at cafeteria-style tables, studying Jewish texts and preparing to visit the gravesite of their late leader.

The men were some of the 50,000 people who this week visited the gravesite of Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, known as the Rebbe, to mark the Jewish anniversary of his death.

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07/09/2024

Many Houston synagogues and Jewish organizations are still without power Tuesday morning after Hurricane Beryl stormed through the city early Monday morning.

There was no major damage reported to any synagogues in Houston, but Congregation K’Nesseth Israel in Baytown sustained major damage to the facade of its 94-year-old building.

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07/05/2024

HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON is hosting a compelling and transformative exhibition, “Facing Survival | David Kassan,” opening here on Friday, July 12.

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07/04/2024

Close to 100 community members gathered with great anticipation on a sunny Monday morning in Southwest Houston to welcome the latest addition to the Chabad family.

The Shmuel & Michele Amber Chabad Lubavitch Education Campus opened its doors to the community with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting and traditional hanging of the mezuzah.

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07/03/2024

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston’s National Young Leadership Cabinet is growing with six new members joining the premier leadership training program.

The Cabinet educates, connects and inspires current and future global leaders and philanthropists. Read the full story:

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07/02/2024

The fifth cohort of the Shirley Barish Memorial Israel Experience is enjoying a four-week trip of a lifetime to Poland and Israel.

Congregation Emanu El’s 22 rising juniors and seniors were accompanied by Rabbi Oren Hayon and other leaders on the adventure.

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07/01/2024

Many of the original founding members of Bridge Houston met for a reunion when member Shannon Nuszen was briefly in Houston from Israel.

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06/28/2024

Congregation Beth Yeshurun’s Solidarity Mission to Israel, led by Rabbi Brian and Lisa Strauss, just concluded.

The goals of the mission were to learn more about what Israelis have experienced, and are experiencing, post-Oct. 7; to give back to Israel through volunteer opportunities; to demonstrate support for and solidarity with Israel; and to better understand how our community can make a difference back home.

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06/27/2024

Kinky Friedman, the cigar-chomping, mustachioed Texan country singer and mystery novelist whose body of work often seemed like the un-kosher marriage of the Borscht Belt and the Bible Belt, died June 27 from complications of Parkinson’s disease.

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06/27/2024

Keshet Houston members and allies marched in the Houston's New Faces of Pride parade in downtown Houston.

Keshet also invites the community to Houston’s Pride Shabbat this Friday at Congregation Beth Yeshurun.

Read more: https://jhvonline.com/keshet-houston-marches-in-annual-pride-parade-p33623-89.htm

06/26/2024

A.D. Players at The George Theater's production of Fiddler on the Roof will begin a six-week run in Houston tonight.

The JHV spoke with both Adam B. Shapiro, who will be playing the lead role of Tevye, and Congregation Beth Israel - Houston, TX Rabbi Adrienne Scott who worked with the cast.

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06/25/2024

More Houston Jews in Hollywood? You betcha!

From Ozark to The Handmaid's Tale and many more.

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06/24/2024

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston has welcomed Joseph Mabry to the Federation team as its new YAD Engagement associate.

Mabry will work alongside Emily Feinstein, YAD Engagement manager, to support programming and outreach efforts for the newly expanded Minnette and Jerome Robinson Young Adult Division.

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06/21/2024

For the first time in more than three decades, a National Hockey League team will have a Jewish head coach.

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06/20/2024

A Congregation Beth El teen has created an innovative program – EdYOUcating for InclYOUsivity – dedicated to promoting inclusivity and understanding among children with disabilities.

As her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Anna Gratz, 16, was motivated to make a difference in how youngsters interact with one another, particularly those with intellectual and physical differences.

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06/19/2024

To celebrate the opening of Shalom Baruch, Rosewood Memorial Park’s first Jewish burial section, Varda and Jess Fields hosted more than 100 members of the community for a historic Ribbon Cutting ceremony.

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