Jewish Herald-Voice

08/15/2025

This year, the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is reimagining Women’s Philanthropy with a new cadre of fun, inspiring and substantive events designed to connect, empower and uplift Houston-area women.

New Women’s Philanthropy chair Stacy Soefer Gomar is leading the charge to reinvigorate the program that has engaged generations of Houston-area women building a strong sense of community.

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08/15/2025

The international Jewish fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity held its 112th International Convention in Houston with about 350 undergraduates, 200 alumni and partners and guests from chapters across North America and Israel attending the four-day event.

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08/14/2025

From Houston to Israel and back: T-shirt sparks unforgettable weekend of Israeli dance: https://jhvonline.com/from-houston-to-israel-and-back-tshirt-sparks-unforgettable-weekend-of-is-p35253-96.htm

08/14/2025

Whether sparks were flying or friendships blossoming, love took center stage at the Rustic Brush Galleria for a night of hearts and crafts to celebrate Tu B’Av, the Jewish holiday of love.

Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, the event brought together past and present participants of Honeymoon Israel and members of the Minnette and Jerome Young Adult Division (YAD) for camaraderie and craft-making.

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08/13/2025

Before the Holocaust, Jewish life across Europe thrived in diverse, vibrant communities, deeply rooted in culture and tradition.

Many of the 6 million individuals who perished during the Holocaust, and many of those who survived, came from families rich in heritage. Some of their stories are now being brought to light in a moving exhibition at HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON.

On view in the Josef and Edith Mincberg Gallery through Jan. 4, “Unveiled: From the Vault” presents a carefully selected array of rarely seen artifacts from the museum’s permanent collection – some on display for the first time.

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08/12/2025

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston will honor six leaders at its Community Awards Night on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m., in the Kaplan Theatre at the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC.

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08/11/2025

When Rabbi Jonathan Siger set sail across the North Atlantic this summer aboard the Empire State VII, he was on a sacred mission: to serve as a spiritual anchor for a ship full of cadets training for careers with the United States Merchant Marine.

Over the course of three weeks, Rabbi Siger, Congregation Jewish Community North’s spiritual leader in Spring, provided prayers, a sense of community and camaraderie to more than 500 men and women of various faiths and backgrounds.

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08/08/2025

As bulldozers moved in to clear space for a new education center at Congregation Emanu El, demolition crews made an unexpected discovery – a time capsule buried nearly 35 years ago.

The JHV spoke with Rabbi Oren Hayon about the discovery. Read the full story:

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08/07/2025

Congregation Beth Yeshurun is welcoming a new assistant rabbi to the community this summer, following the recent retirement of Rabbi Steven Morgen.

The JHV spoke with Rabbi David Mendelson, who began July 1 as the third rabbi at one of the country’s largest Conservative synagogues. Read the full story:

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08/06/2025

The Evelyn Rubenstein JCC board of trustees has hired a new chief executive officer to succeed Joel Dinkin, who will be retiring in December following more than 45 years of dedicated service and leadership in the JCC world.

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08/05/2025

Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company, in collaboration with the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC, opens its 2025-2026 season with the Houston premiere of “The Last Yiddish Speaker,” by Deborah Zoe Laufer. Read the full story:

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08/04/2025

Join AJC Houston on Thursday, Aug. 7 at 8 p.m. for a dessert social and dialogue with Moshe Lencer, AJC’s National Director of Campus Affairs. Discuss current challenges facing Jewish students today. Read more:

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