We are needed again.
\nNote: space is
limited!
Sunday\, 5/17/2026.
\n \nPlease wear y our HOD shirt baseball cap. \;
\n\n
Pictured above: L to R - D eborah &\; Bro. Harry Brown.
\n\nPicture
d below: L to R - Bro. Andrew Toubin &\; Bro. Zak Katzenellenbogen.
Aishel House has reopened t heir Volunteer program and HOD continues the Mitzvah of \; \;"Food for Friends" by preparing soup and food for the residents and their families.
\n\nMembers are encouraged to&nb sp\;bring your family and/or friends and prospective new members.
\n\n‘Food for Friends program’. \; Volunteer gro ups prepare a kosher vegetarian menu of a fresh l unch or dinner (e.g. a vegetarian soup\, bread and a baked desser t). The program runs approximately\, 2 hours.
\n\nFood for Friends is a tangible way to bring comfort and joy to patients and their families. HOD Lodge Galil looks forward to participating and including our group in this unique mitzvah!
\n\nThis is a great family opportunity so when yo u register please let us know how many besides you will be participating.& nbsp\;There's a maximum of 12 volunteers needed. Please be sure to accurately register number of volunteer and names\, Aishe l House will need this prior to the event. \;When you RSVP\, do not type in a number unless you are bringing a guest and if you are bring ing one or more guests do NOT include yourself as the system automatically always includes you.
\n\nIf you have any di fficulties when trying to register (RSVP) you should either try a differen t browser or you would like to carpool \;please reply to this email.
\n\n
Chavershaf t will be followed by an informal meeting (with candle lighting) and speak er table lodge a light dinner of bagels\, cream cheese\, lox\, and tuna fi sh donated by The Mitzvah Man\, Scottie Gardner.
\ n\nSpouses\, girl friends\, potential new members and guests are invited to attend the Table Lodge &\; dinner (around 8:00 pm)\, please include them in your RSVP.< /font>
\n\nOur Speaker for the Table Lodge is Marc Cohen from The Alexande r Jewish Family Service of Houston. Marc will be sharing with us The Holoc aust Survivor's Program at the AJFS. \;
\n\nDress code is business casual\, collared shirts\, no ties\, no coats.
\n\nPlease email p resident@hodgalil.org \;if you need help registering\, have any food a llergies that need to be accommodated\, or if you need help with transport ation to/from the meeting.
\nFor more information go to: \n https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6608278 LOCATION:ERJCC - 5601 S. Braeswood\, Houston\, TX 77096 URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6608278 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Galil: February Initiation\, OLM & Dinner. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T210000 DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\nWe have 5 initiates!
\n\nWe will gather f or drinks at \;6:30 pm\, our Initiation &\; Open L odge Meeting will be held at the \;ERJCC Thursday\, August 28 at 7:00 pm
\n\nInitiation will be followed by Table Lodg e and dinner.
\n\nSpouses\, girlfriends\, potential new members a nd guests are invited to attend the Table Lodge &\; dinner (around 8:00 pm)\, please include them in your RSVP.
\n\nDress code is busine ss casual\, collared shirts\, no ties\, no coats.
\n\nPlease emai l the \;Scribe \;if you need help registering\, have any food allergies that need to be accom modated\, or if you need help with transportation to/from the meeting.
\nFor more information go to: \n https://www.hodgalil.org/event-657 6964 LOCATION:ERJCC 5601 S Breaswood Houston\, TX 77096 URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6576964 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Galil: Executive Committee Meeting February 2026 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T200000 DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\nFinancials and Agenda to be provided upon rece ipt.
\nFor more information go to: \n https://www.hodgalil.org/event-65 42072 LOCATION:TBD URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6542072 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Galil: Chavershaft with Speaker DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T210000 DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\nJoin us for a wonderful Chavershaft and speaker. Bring your prospective members with you. (Register them when you register) .We will be having snacks\, including bagels\, smoked salmon\, c reah cheese and pic\, donated by The Mitzvah Man\, Scotty Gardner.
\n\n
HOD Lodge Galil &\; Lodge Tikvah \;of the Hebrew Order of David In ternational (HOD) continue \;this impressive \;Mitzvah project and \;will have an "un veiling" of more markers in conjunction with \;Rabbi Morgan (aka Bro. Steve) from Beth Yeshurun Synagogue.
\n\n{Registra
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< font face="Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif" color="#000000" style="font-siz e: 16px\;">Thanks to all the donors and \;to \;Gaitz Memorials \;who is len ding their gracious assistance with purchasing\, and engraving and to Jose and his crew at Ramirez Cemetery Services who are placing the markers.
\n\nDonors includ e the Chevra Kadisha\, \; Texas Jewish Historical Society \;and the&nbs p\;Houston Jewish Community Foundation \;plus many individuals in Houston.
\n\n
Please wear your \;HOD polo shirt or HOD long sleeve
shirt and baseball cap or kippah.
We will gather at the ERJCC with Tikvah\, star t with blood donations\, beginning at 5:30 PM and go into a chavershaft ce lebrating Chanukah and Galil's 10 year anniversary.
\n\nClick here \;to sign up for blood donations.
\n\nEVENT DETAIL S:
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Join us as we take a day trip for the Consecra tion of Lodge Israel in Austin. As Galil is the sponsoring lodge\, it is i mportant that Galil is well represented and Lodge Israel gets the support needed for a newly consecrated lodge. \;
\n\nWe will ha ve some brethren driving the morning of the Consecration and driving back to Houston that afternoon. Consecration starts at 11:00 AM\, then followed by lunch.
\n\nThe Houston caravan will depart around 8:00 AM.
\n\nPlease coordinate in the WattsApp group if you plan on driving or are just trying to hitch a ride.
\nWe will gather at the ER JCC Thursday\, November 20\, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
\n\nThis will be a very casual me eting with no formalities\, no guests\, brethren only\, where we plan to d iscuss how we can boost attendance with interesting speakers &\; events . All your suggestions will be welcomed!
\n\nOur meal will be traditional Jewish breakfast for dinner - bagel and lox.< /p>\n\n
No need for formal attire\, only your attendance and ideas!
\nFor more information go to: \n https://www.hodgalil.org/e vent-6399708 LOCATION:ERJCC 5601 S Breaswood Houston\, TX 77096 URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6399708 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Galil: Volunteers at Aishel House - Sunday 11/16/2025 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T123000 DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\nWe are needed again.
\nNote: space is
limited!
Sunday\, 11/16/2025.
\ n\nPlease wear your HOD shirt baseball cap. \;
\n\n
Pictured above: L to R - Deborah &\; Bro. Harry Brown.
\n\nPictur
ed below: L to R - Bro. Andrew Toubin &\; Bro. Zak Katzenellenbogen.
Aishel House has reopened their Volunteer program and HOD continues the Mitzva h of \; \;"Food for Friends" by preparing soup and food for the residents and their families.
\n\nMembers are encouraged to&n bsp\;bring your family and/or friends and prospective new members.< /font>
\n\n‘Food for Friends program’. \; Volunteer gr oups prepare a kosher vegetarian menu of a fresh lunch or dinner (e.g. a vegetarian soup\, bread and a baked desse rt). The program runs approximately\, 2 hours.
\n\nFood for Friends is a tangible way to bring comfort and joy to patients and their families. HOD Lodge Galil looks forward to participating and including our group in thi s unique mitzvah!
\n\nThis is a great family opportunity so when y ou register please let us know how many besides you will be participating. \;There's a maximum of 12 volunteers needed. Please be sure t o accurately register number of volunteer and names\, Aish el House will need this prior to the event. \;When you RSVP\, d o not type in a number unless you are bringing a guest and if you are brin ging one or more guests do NOT include yourself as the system automaticall y always includes you.
\n\nIf you have any d ifficulties when trying to register (RSVP) you should either try a differe nt browser or you would like to carpool \;please repl y to this email.
\n\n
Join the Executive Committee for an important in person meeting at WB President Eric's residence.
\n\nFinancials a nd Agenda to be provided upon receipt.
\nFor more information go to: \n https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6399729 LOCATION:5838 Wigton Dr.\, Houston\, TX 77096 URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6399729 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Galil: Tikvah Blood Drive & Chavershaft DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T113000 DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\n
Join Tikvah for a fantastic Blood Drive BBQ and Chaershaft. Don't f orget to register and sign up for donations.
\n\nhttps://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/409031
\n\nGoal is to have at least 15 successful donors.
\nFor more information go to: \n https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6389590 LOCATION:12645 Whittington Dr\, Houston\, TX 77077 URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6389590 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Galil: October\, OLM & Guest Speaker DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T210000 DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\nWe are excited to host Jimmy Goldman of Operation Benjami n as our guest speaker.
\n\nGuest speaker will begin at 7:30 PM.< /p>\n\n
C ome early from 6:30 PM for a chaverschaft drink with your Brethren/wives/p artners/potential brethren.
\n\nKosher snacks and d
rinks will be provided.
Dress: Casual\, HOD polo shirts p
referred.
\nWives\, partners and potential brethren are welcome
for the guest speaker\, starting around 7:30 PM.
\n\nClick here \;for more information about Oper ation Benjamin.
\nFor more information go to: \n https://www.hod galil.org/event-6373931 LOCATION:ERJCC 5601 S Breaswood Houston\, TX 77096 URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6373931 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Galil: Executive Committee Meeting October 2025 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T200000 DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\nJoin Tikvah brethren Sunday night.
\nCome w
ith a friend\, better half\, new member and yourself.
Celebrate with hookah\, cigars\, great food\, tequila\, whisky\, games and shake the lulav and etrog!
\nFor more information go to: \n https://www.hodgalil .org/event-6389562 LOCATION:12645 Whittington Dr\, Houston\, TX 77077 URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6389562 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Galil: HOD Galil - September 18 Chavershaft DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T210000 DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\n
Dear Brethren and Worthy Bret hren All\,
\n\nUnfortunately\, our scheduled speaker will be postpon ed to another month. Instead\, we'll be gathering for a Chavershaft social tonight \;at 6:30 pm at the ERJCC. \;
\n\nC ome for the whole evening or just drop in for part of it - whatever works for you. Let's enjoy some time together\, connect with friends and Brethre n and maybe get to know others better.
\n\nThose Brethren still need ing to light candles\, please make sure you check in with me or WB Jeff Kl ein to make sure you get credit for your next candle. While we will not ha ve the ceremony\, you still get credit as if we had the ceremony. So if yo u were on Candle 5\, and you check in that counts as Candle 6 (for example ).
\n\nThank you\,
\n\nWB President Eric
\nFor more informa tion go to: \n https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6349037 LOCATION:ERJCC\, 5601 S. Braeswood Blvd. Houston\, TX 77096 URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6349037 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Galil: HOD INTERNATIONAL HATZALAH CAMPAIGN LAUNCH DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T123000 DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\n<
img src="/resources/Pictures/HOD%20Hatzalah%20Campaign%202025.jpg" alt=""
title="" border="0">
Change of Venue: We will hold this event at WB Paul's home.&nb sp\;
\n\nJoin us on \;Sunday September 14\, 2025 \;as we launch the \;HOD United Hatzalah Campaign world wide. We will hear live from \;Eli Beer\, President o f United Hatzalah.
\n\nAll HOD Brethren are invited to attend with family and friends. This exciting new HOD initiative builds on the excellent work we have done with the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization\, Birthright Is rael\, Zichron Menachem and previously with United Hatzalah as well as oth er local charities and institutions. \;
\n\n
We have 6 initiates!
\n\nWe will gather f or drinks at \;6:30 pm\, our Initiation &\; Open L odge Meeting will be held at the \;ERJCC Thursday\, August 28 at 7:00 pm
\n\nInitiation will be followed by Table Lodg e and dinner.
\n\nSpouses\, girlfriends\, potential new members a nd guests are invited to attend the Table Lodge &\; dinner (around 8:00 pm)\, please include them in your RSVP.
\n\nDress code is busine ss casual\, collared shirts\, no ties\, no coats.
\n\nPlease emai l the \;Scribe \;if you need help registering\, have any food allergies that need to be accom modated\, or if you need help with transportation to/from the meeting.
\nFor more information go to: \n https://www.hodgalil.org/event-614 7725 LOCATION:ERJCC 5601 S Breaswood Houston\, TX 77096 URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6147725 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Galil: Executive Committee Meeting August 2025 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T193000 DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\nWe are very excited to announce the Hebrew Order of David is expanding into Austin with the formation of a new lodge!
\n\ nWe're l ooking for guys interested in joining a new HOD Lodge in Austin\, TX. Nort h America Governing Lodge and Josh \;Barron \;will hold an informa tional meeting on Sunday\, July 27\, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Dell JCC.
\n\nIf you have a friend or relative in Austin who may be interested in joining HOD in Austin\, please have them contact Josh \;Barron \; by email: \;joshb2681@gmail.com. Feel free to forward this email to them.< /font>
\n\nSome Houston members plan on attending to support the new endeavor\, going to Austin and returning to Houston the same day.
\n\n< font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 18px\;" color="#000000">Please reach out if you're interested in attending.
\n\nMore information below.
\n\nWe are needed again. \;
\n\nSunday 7/27/2025.
\n\nVo lunteer from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
\n\nPlease wear your HOD shirt baseball cap. \;
\n\n
Pictu red above: L to R - Deborah &\; Bro. Harry Brown.
\n\nPictured below: L to R - Br
o. Andrew Toubin &\; Bro. Zak Katzenellenbogen.
Members are encouraged to \;bring your family and/or friends and prospective new membe rs.
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\n\n‘
Foo d for Friends is a tangible way to bring comfort and joy to patients and t heir families. HOD Lodge Galil looks forward to participating and includin g our group in this unique mitzvah!
\n\nThis is a great family opportunity so when you register please let us kno w how many besides you will be participating. Please register ASAP . When you RSVP\, do not type in a number unless you are bringing a guest and if you are bringing one or more guests do NOT include yoursel f as the system automatically always includes you.
\n\nIf y ou have any difficulties when trying to register (RSVP) you should either try a different browser or you would like to carpool \;please reply to this email.
\n\nPictured below - part of HOD Galil group who volunteered pre-Covid \; January 2020.
\n\n
We are lookin g for brethren to volunteer in assisting residents at Seven Acres for a Bi ngo social event.
\n\nShow up about 10-minutes early at the front desk\, check-in with the staff (photo ID may be required) and h ead up to the Medallion\, second floor "Media Room".
\n\nBrethren will help in running Bingo.
\n\nPlease regis ter below.
\nFor more information go to: \n https://www.hodgalil.org/ev ent-6261040 LOCATION:6200 Braeswood Blvd\, Houston\, TX 77074 URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6261040 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Galil: HOD Galil - July 17 '25 Open Lodge Meeting w/ Guest Speaker Andy Fastow DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T210000 DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\n
Good news!&nbs p\; We will be having a July Open Lodge Meeting at the Shul of Bellaire.
\n\nWe
are excited to host Andy Fastow as our guest speaker.
\nGuest speaker
will begin at 8:00 PM - wives\, partners and potential brethren are welcom
e to join then.
\nMore information below.
The Open Lodge will begin promptly at 7pm\, BUT come early fro m 6.30pm for a chaverschaft drink with your Brethren.
\n\nDress: Busine ss Casual. No Jeans\, polos or sandals.
\n\n
Andy Fastow\, former
CFO of Enron Corporation (1998–2001)\, is a compelling and sought-after
keynote speaker who brings unparalleled insights into corporate ethics\, r
isk management\, and governance. After serving a six-year sentence for sec
urities fraud related to Enron’s collapse\, Fastow has transformed his e
xperience into a powerful narrative on navigating the “gray areas” of
business decision-making. With a BA in Economics and Chinese from Tufts Un
iversity and an MBA in Finance from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Man
agement\, he now consults with boards\, attorneys\, and hedge funds\, offe
ring expertise on identifying critical finance\, accounting\, and cultural
risks. Fastow’s candid presentations\, delivered at prestigious venues
like the United Nations\, FBI\, and Financial Times conferences\, challeng
e audiences to rethink compliance versus ethical leadership\, making him a
n impactful speaker for organizations seeking to foster integrity and resi
lience.
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/p>\nFor more information go to: \n https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6247838
LOCATION:Shul of Bellaire\, 5307 Bissonnet St\, Bellaire\, TX 77401
URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6247838
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Galil: Executive Committee Meeting July 2025
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T213000
DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\n
Let's discuss good works with great friends!
\n\nZoom link:
\n\nTopic: HOD Management Meeting
\nTime: Jul 10\, 2025 08:30 PM Central Time (US and Can
ada)
\nJoin Zoom
Meeting
\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86411331553?pwd=wrMuxoFAXw1gA7ECsM
ZokdfL2O8Ho1.1
\n
\nMeeting ID: 864 1133 1553
\nPasscode: 023873 \;
Brethren and Worthy Brethren\,
\n\nWe ar e hosting a Coffee Meeting Monday\, June 30\, 7:30 pm at brother Earle's h ouse.
\n\nGalil Brethren are welcome to attend if they bring a poten tial new member.
\n\nPlease reply to this email with the name of you r potential new member(s) if you plan to attend.
\n\nPlease RSVP bel ow.
\n\nJoin us for a fantastic Blood Drive BBQ and Ch avershaft.
\n\nDon't forget to sign up for donations: https://gms.hebreworderofdavid.org /eventreg.php?e=209&\;token=9280d3cca76e62e44a7a02e79f1c41e59772
\nFor more information go to: \n https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6176207 LOCATION:12645 Whittington\, Houston\, TX 77077 URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6176207 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Galil: Galil June Chavershaft DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T213000 DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\nHave you replie d?
\n\nJoin us Thursday\, June 26 at Kirby Ice House for a good ti me with great friends.
\n\nKirby Ice House allows outside food to be brough t in. Plus HOD Galil will take care of your first beverage. \;
\n\nYour spouse/girlfriend\, prospective new members or g
uests are welcome to join us.
Join us for Tikvah's annual casino night fundraiser for T2T (Tunnels to Towers) and the IDF Widows an d Orphans Fund in Israel. Lots of fun for great causes!!
\n\nPrice $54.00 includes 2 free drinks\
, food\, \;and first set of chips (re-buys a
vailable)\, silent auction\, and auction...
\nAdditional drink tickets are available for purc
hase.
\nSoft Drinks $5.00 Liquor/Wine $8.00
\nSponsor a table for $500.00
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Full Page $300.00
Or Zelle Michael Soph er 281-850-1174
\n\n| Open to: | \n\nAll | \n
| Dress Code: | \n\nCasual | \n
Click here to register: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-tunnel2towers-c asino-night
\n\n
Let's discuss good works with great friends!\n\n
This will be a virtual meeting on Zoom.
\nFor more information go to: \n https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6219028 LOCATION:Zoom URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6219028 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Galil: Flags for Fallen Vets DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T081500 DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\nJoin us Sunday\, 5/25 to honor fallen vets as we assist in placing flags at every headstone at the Houston National Cemeter y.
We will meet at 8:15 section N3 &\; C8. Map provided b elow.
You may park in the cemetery\, or on side streets\, please do not block any roads.
This is a family and friends event\, pl ease include any guests in your RSVP.
OLM will start a t 7:00\, but you're welcome to come early for some chavershaft.
\n\nSnacks and beverages will be provided.
\n\nSpouses\, girlfriends\, po tential new members and guests are invited to attend Table Lodge (around 8 :00 pm)\, please include them in your RSVP.
\n\nDress code is business casual\, collared sh irts\, no ties\, no coats.
\n\n< span style="">Please email the Scribe if you need help registering or if you need hel p with transportation to/from the meeting.
\n\n| \n | \n \n
Hebrew Order of David International Biennial i s scheduled for May 15 - 18\, 2025 in Atlanta.
\n\n
\nUs
ing the accommodations link above or the link provided in the PDF\, a hote
l block has been reserved at $149/night + tax.
HOD&n bsp\;Biennial \;2025.pdf
\n\nHOD North America Governing Lodge is offering up to $400 i n reimbursements for out-of-town attendees. Details can be found in the at tachment linked below.
\n\nHOD \;Biennial \;2025 Subsidy Offer.pdf
\n\nWe are hoping Houston will b e well represented at the \;Biennial.
\n\nPlease reach out if you have any questions.
\n\nThank you.
Save the date for the next HOD International Biennial Weekend (IBW) in North America!!!
\n\n
To be held in Atlanta\, G A
\n\nThis is a \ ;WORLD WIDE \;invitation
\n\nMake plans \;to be in Atlanta
All Lodges welcome\n\n
You won't want to miss this event!
\n\nPlease register to receiv e more information as it becomes available!
\n\n* * *
\n\nLodge Ga lil Brethren\,
\n\nWe have been asked to share this information with y' all.
\n\nThe exact dates\, times and locations still need to be confirm ed and might be subject to change\, depending on the replies to the survey mentioned below so please help the organizers by clicking on the link.
\n\nOn Feb 21\, 2024\, at 9:41 PM\, Scrib e HOD NAGL <\;scribe@hodnort hamerica.org>\; wrote:
Gree tings International Brethren all\,\n\nWe are already working on the HOD International Biennia l Conference\, which is planned for May 15 to May 18\, 2025. \;
\n\nWe are also consi dering moving it a few days\, to hold it midweek\, instead of over a weeke nd.
\n\nPlease c an you ask all your fellow brethren\, who are thinking of attending this i mportant and enjoyable event\, to complete the survey below as soon as pos sible. This will help us in the early planning.
\n\nMany thanks and regards<
/p>\n\n
https://www.surveymon key.com/r/LXBYX3C
\n\n* * * \; Followed by:
\n\nAt this time\, we are not 100% sure of the exact d ate\, although it looking considerably more attractive to hold the event f rom May 15 to 18.
\n\nThe reason we need the survey completed\, is t o determine a location\, catering and transport options etc.
\n\nThe first planning meeting us set for next week. \;The returned survey s ubmissions would be a tremendous help.
\n\nPlease send this to all y our brethren asap.
\n\nMany thanks and regards.
\nFor more inform ation go to: \n https://www.hodgalil.org/event-5626712 LOCATION:Atlanta\, GA URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-5626712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Galil: Executive Committee Meeting May 2025 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T183000 DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\nLet's discuss good works with great friends!\n\n
This will be an in-person meeting at Saba's Restaurant.
\n\nAn agenda will be provided prior to the meeting.
\nFor more informatio n go to: \n https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6147704 LOCATION:Saba's Restaurant\, 5413 South Braeswood\, Houston\, TX 77096 URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6147704 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Galil: May OLM and Initiation DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T110000 DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\nWe will gather for our Open Lodge Meeting and Initiation at the ERJCC at 11:00 am.
\n\nInitiation will be followed by Table Lodge and a dairy lunch.
\n\nSpouses\, girlfriends\, poten tial new members and guests are invited to attend the Table Lodge &\; l unch (around 12:00 pm)\, please include them in your RSVP.
\n\nDress code is casual\, jeans and polos.
\n\nPlease email the Scribe if yo u need help registering or if you need help with transportation to/from th e meeting.
\nFor more information go to: \n https://www.hodgalil.org/ev ent-6147683 LOCATION:ERJCC 5601 S Braeswood Blvd\, Houston\, TX 77096 URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6147683 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Galil: Never Again is Now! DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T213000 DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\n
Please join us at the 20th Annual Men's Mock S eder at UOS.
\n\nHOD has been well represented at this annual event\ , let's keep it going!
\n\nEarly bird registration ends 3/17.
\nE
arly bird: $40\, after 3/17: $50.
Click on the link below and re gister before 3/17 for a discounted reservation. \;
\n\nhttps://www.uosh.org/form/20th-annual-mens-mock-seder-2025.html
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Where:&n bsp\;Shul of Bellaire - 5307 Bissonnet St\, Bellaire\, TX 77401
\n\nSpouses\, girlfriends\, potential new m
embers and guests are invited to join us with blood donations and dinner.
Please include them in your RSVP.
If you have difficulty with your RSVP or food allergies\, please email br adley.olitzki@gmail.com directly. Apparently some Brethren might not h ave transportation or prefer to car pool. If you send Bradley an email\, h e will try to make arrangements for you.
\n\n************< /p>\nFor more information go to: \n https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6021824 LOCATION:Shul of Bellaire - 5307 Bissonnet St\, Bellaire\, TX 77401 URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6021824 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Galil: Executive Committee Meeting April 2025 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T210000 DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\n
Let's discuss good works with great friends!
\n\nZoo m link: \;https://us06web.zoom.us/j/367 0620199?pwd=MXBxbWFydGF3OEEvdEhPV2xzeTdZdz09&\;omn=83443553242
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Meeting ID: 367 062 0199
Passcode: 77096
Agenda: \;Management Meeting Agenda HOD Galil April 2025 (1).pdf
\nFor more info rmation go to: \n https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6131803 LOCATION:Online URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6131803 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Galil: Purim Chavershaft DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T113000 DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\n< strong>Mark your calendars for the 12th an nual Houston Kosher Chili Cookoff on Sunday\, March 2nd\, 2025.
\n\nHere's the ticket link: https://www.houstonkosherchilic ookoff.com/buy-tickets-here/
\n\nPlease purchase your tickets online ASAP.
\n\nNote tickets will not be sold a t the entrance.
\n\nSecurity will be tight and requires that you have per-purchased ti
ckets.The above link will be attached to the exterior fence and you will h
ave to use your cell phone on site if you do not have a ticket prior to th
e event.
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\n\nBelow is flyer from last year:
\; \; 
Be part of the HOD Lodge Galil team.
\n\nEmail Harry@mb-texas.com
or Call\,Text or What'sApp
< strong>Time slots:
\n\nA) Early morning preparation of food and decorate the booth.
\n\nB) Mid/Late morning - preparation of chili.
\n\nC) Lunch time and onward. S erving chili and passing it to the people. \;
\n\n< p>OK to volunteer for ALL slots. We need Brethren to h elp Promote Lodge Galil.\n\n
In 2019 the JHV food reporte r stated that HOD
\n\nLodge Galil was "th e most social group".
\n\nPreparat ion starts well before 9 am on Sunday 3-2-2025.
\n\n
Event opens to the public at NOON and ends around 4 pm.
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Join us for a casual so cial at Sweet Spot Cafe! \;All the sweet stuff - gelato\, pastries\, c andy plus all the coffee drinks.
\n\nThur
sday\, February 27\, 2025\, 6:30 PM
\n5263 Beechnut St\, Houston\, TX 7
7096
Click here \;to view the menu.
\n\nWives\, girlfriends and partners a
re all welcome.
\nAttendees will be responsible for their own tabs.
Please register with number of guests as accommo dations need to be made.
\nFor more information go to: \n https: //www.hodgalil.org/event-6088034 LOCATION:5263 Beechnut St\, Houston\, TX 77096 URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6088034 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Galil: HOD Lodge Galil - Initiation & Open Lodge Meeting 2/20/25 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T210000 DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\n| \n | \n \n
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Let's discuss good works and have a la'chaim with great company! \n\nPlease find the agenda below. \nFor more information go to: \n https://www.hodgalil.org/event-60218 34 LOCATION:TBD URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6021834 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Galil: Galil February Coffee Meeting DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T190000 DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\nBrethren and Worthy Brothers\, \n\nWe ar e hosting a Coffee Meeting Thursday\, February 6\, 7:00 pm at the Seven Ac res Board Room\, 6200 N Braeswood Blvd\, Houston\, TX 77074. \n\nGal il Brethren are welcome to attend if they bring a potential new member. \n\nPlease reply to this email with the name of your potential new mem ber(s) if you plan to attend. \n\n
Our Informal Open Lodge Meeting will b e held at the ERJCC Thursday\, January 16 at 7:00 pm\, fo llowed by a guest speaker\, Brother Harold Minkowitz. \n\nPlease arrive around 6:30 pm for a cocktail. \n\nSpouses\, guests and potential new member are welcome at 8:00 pm. \n\nBeverages and snacks will be provided. \n\nDress code is casual. \n\nLong time HOD Galil Brother and world renown enrichment speaker\, Dr. \;Harold \;Minkowitz will be speaking at Table Lodge. His topic will be “A Peek Behind the Scenes in the Operati ng Room”\, which has enthralled audiences internationally. \n \nFor more info
rmation go to: \n https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6018647
LOCATION:5601 S Braeswood Blvd\, Houston\, TX 77096
URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-6018647
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Galil: HOD Lodge Galil - Thursday\, January 9\, 2025 Management Co
mmittee Meeting
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T210000
DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\nDr. Minkowitz hails from Johannesburg\, South Africa\, and complet
ed his medical training at the University of the Witwatersrand\, in Johann
esburg. After receiving his Fellowship in the Faculty of \; He completed his Board Certification with the American Board of Anesthesiologists\, and in 1998 joined practice at Memo rial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center where he maintains active staff status. \n\nIn addition to full time pr actice\, Dr Minkowitz also enjoys clinical research\, and works with a ded icated clinical research team to improve peri-operative care for patients. He is also working with the nursing staff at Memorial Hermann Memorial Ci ty Medical \;Center in order to foster and enhan ce clinical research at all levels of the hospital. \n\n
Past Event 2019:< /font>  \nFor more information go
to: \n https://www.hodgalil.org/event-5941571
LOCATION:Seven Acres 6200 N. Braeswood\, Houston TX 77074
URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-5941571
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Galil: Gravestone Project Unveiling - Beth Yeshurun Post Oak Cemet
ery 12/22\, 3:00 PM
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241222T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241222T150000
DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\nHOD Lodge Galil &\; Lodge Tikvah \;of the Hebrew Order of David In ternational (HOD) continue \;this impressive \;Mitzvah project and \;will have an "un veiling" of more markers in conjunction with \;Rabbi Morgan (aka Bro. Steve) from Beth Yeshurun Synagogue. \n\n{Registra
tion_buttons} < font face="Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif" color="#000000" style="font-siz e: 16px\;">Thanks to all the donors and \;to \;Gaitz Memorials \;who is len ding their gracious assistance with purchasing\, and engraving and to Jose and his crew at Ramirez Cemetery Services who are placing the markers. \n\nDonors includ e the Chevra Kadisha\, \; Texas Jewish Historical Society \;and the&nbs p\;Houston Jewish Community Foundation \;plus many individuals in Houston. \n\n
Please wear your \;HOD polo shirt or HOD long sleeve
shirt and baseball cap or kippah. |
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Let's discuss good works and have a la'chaim with great company! \n\nWe don't have a group photo of the new Management Committee. I know it's a big ask\, but please plan on weari ng suit and tie for a photo opp.< /p>\n\n Please RSVP. \nFor more information go to: \n https://www.hodgalil.org/event-5980675 LOCATION:6700 Belmont St. Unit 7\, West University\, TX 77005 URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-5980675 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Galil: Gravestone Project Unveiling - Beth Yeshurun Post Oak Cemet ery DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241124T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241124T113000 DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\nGravestone Project - Unveiling of more Markers.<
/font> Beth Yes hurun Cemetery \n\n1037 North Po st Oak\, Houston\, TX 77055 \n\nHO D Lodge Galil &\; Lodge Tikvah \;of th e Hebrew Order of David International (HOD) continue \;this impressive \;Mitzvah project and \;will have an "unveiling" of more markers in conjunction with&nbs p\;Rabbi Morgan (aka Bro. Steve) from Beth Yeshurun Synagogue.& nbsp\; \n\nThe goal is to place \;permanent markers \;on graves of all Jewish deceased that do not have them at Jewish Cemeteries. \n\nThanks to all the donors and \;to \;Gaitz Memorials \;who is lending their gracious assistance with purchasing\, and engraving and to Jose and his crew at Ramirez Cemetery Services who are placing the markers . \n\nDonors in clude the Chevra Kadisha\, \;Texas Jewish Historical Society \;and the \;Houston Jewish Community Foundation \;plus many indivi duals in Houston. \n\nPlease wear your \;HOD polo shirt or HOD \; long sleeve shirt and baseball cap or kippah. \nFor more information go to: \n https://www.hodgalil.o rg/event-5951985 LOCATION:Beth Yeshurun Post Oak Cemetery - 7445 Awty School Ln. Houston\, TX 77055 URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-5951985 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Galil: HOD Lodge Galil - Installation of Officers & Formal Dinner - Tuesday 11-05-2024 for our 9th Anniversary (& 25th Anniversary in the US A). DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T210000 DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\n
Above picture is of the cu
rrent Management. Brethren from Dallas Lodge Shimon Peres will join us at t
his important event. (Their event is the next day\, in case you want to at
tend it.) Special guests will be invited to attend the dinner and presenta tion. \n\n
< font face="Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif" style="">Worthy Brethren (3rd Degree) are invited to attend the HOD Senate Mee ting at 5pm. \n\nPLEASE arrive early. \n\nLocation:&nbs p\; Main ER-JCC\, 5601 S. Braeswood Blvd\, Houston\, TX 77096 \n\n
Dark suit\, but ton down shirt\, closed shoes and a tie. \n\n(Wifes/Partners will be most welcome to join us at 7.30pm f or the dinner and special presentations). \n\nIf anyone has any food allergies (Gluten Free or other) or issues with RSVP's - please email Wor. Bro. Mark K.\, outgoing scribe\, scribemarkgalil@gmail.com \; with details. \n\nUPDATE: \n\nRealistically in 2024 we in the USA are cel ebrating the 25th Anniversary of HOD - in the USA. \n\nBased on "Our History" it states \; " in
1999 a lodge was established in Atlanta\, U.S.A. " \; Apparently
our Atlanta brethren are making a big deal of it. \; So please attend our OLM Tu
esday 11-5-2024. \; \n\n
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Date &\; Time: Oct 8\, 2024 @ 8:00 PM CST
\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting
\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/36706
20199?pwd=MXBxbWFydGF3OEEvdEhPV2xzeTdZdz09&\;omn=82001505795
\nMeeting ID: 367 062 0199
\nPasscode: 77096
< span>Monday\, October 7\, 2024 at 7:15 PM
\n\n4525 Be echnut Street
\n\nThe evening’s program will be focused on< /p>\n\n
“ Remembrance\, Unity\, and Hope” and include songs\, prayers\, a nd remarks from
\n\ncommunity leaders. Registration is required and security measures will be in place.
\ n\nMore event info rmation can be found online.
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Hebrew Order of David (HOD) 2024
\n\n"R oses for Rosh Hashanah" \;
\n\nto benefit Seve n Acres &\; The Medallion.
\n\nPick-up is WEDNESDAY - 2 Oct 2024\, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Seven Acres Circle Drive at the Flagpole
\n\n6200 N Braeswood
\n \n\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; & nbsp\;Houston\, TX 77074
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: to help deliver Roses.< /font>
\n\nPlease text (713) 540-5850 if you can assist.
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Hebrew Order of David (HOD) 2024
\ n\n"Roses for Rosh Hashanah" \;
\n\nto ben efit Seven Acres &\; The Medallion.
\n\n2024 erev RH is on a WEDNESDAY.
\n\nPick-up is WEDNESDAY - 2 Oct 2024\, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
\n\nSeven Acres Circle Drive at the Flagpole
\n\n6200 N Braeswood
\; &nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Houston\, TX 77074\n\n*******************************************
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: to help deliver Roses.
\n\nPlease text (713) 540-5850 if you can assist.
\n\n*********** **********************************************
\n\n(Food for volunteers will be sponsor ed by our Mitzvah Man\,
\n\nBro. Scott Gardner.)
\; \; \;
< strong>"Roses for Rosh Hashanah" \;
\n\nPlace your ORDER now: \; \;Store
\n\n2024 erev RH is on a Wednesday.
\n\nPick-up is Wednesday Oct. 2\, 2024\, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
\n\nThis is a rebirth of a very successful program from 30+ years ago.
\n\nHOD Lodge Galil will sell Roses for
Rosh Hashanah\, to the community. People purchase them for them
selves\, for family and/or for friends. Some purchase them for residents a
t Seven Acres and the Medallion. HOD makes sure that each and every reside
nt will have a small bouquet of Roses if they or someone has not purchased
a dozen. \;
(Roses for Seven Acres and Medallion residents will be placed i n vases.)
\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;
\; \; \;
Hebrew Or der of David (HOD) 2024
\n\n< font face="Arial\, sans-serif" color="#000000">"Roses for Rosh Hashana h" \;
\n\nto benefit Seven Acres &\; The Me dallion.
\n\nTo order \;Click Here
\n\nor Scan and go:
\ n\n
2024 Ere v Rosh Hashanah is on Wednesday.
\n\nPick-up is WEDNESDAY - 2 Oct. 2024\, 12:30 PM – 3:0 0 PM
\n\nHOD Lodge Galil will sell Roses for Rosh Hashanah\, to the community. People purchase them for the mselves\, for family and for friends. Some purchase them for residents at Seven Acres and the Medallion. HOD makes sure that each and every resident will have a small bouquet of Roses\, even if they or someone has not purc hased a dozen. \; \;This is a rebirth of a very succ essful program from over 30 years ago.
\n\nOne dozen wrapped Red Roses with filler and greenery\, ready to be placed in your vase.
\n\n$ 36.00 for pick-up at \;
\n\nor
\n\n$ 48.00 for delivery (not available after 10-1-2024)
\n\nwithin \; \;10 mile radius of Seven Acres.
\n\nFor logistics we need orders ASAP to secure the correct numbe r of Roses and schedule volunteers to help. \;
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font style="font-size: 24px\;" face="Arial\, sans-serif" color="#000000">P
lease order NOW to make sure that your order can be ready before the holid
ay.
Place your ORDER at \;< /strong> hodgalil.org/Store or email scribemarkgalil@gmail.com for more information.
\n\n****************************************************
\; \; \;
Hebrew Or der of David (HOD) 2024
\n\n< font face="Arial\, sans-serif" color="#000000">"Roses for Rosh Hashana h" \;
\n\nto benefit Seven Acres &\; The Me dallion.
\n\nTo order \;Click Here
\n\nor Scan and go:
\ n\n
2024 Ere v Rosh Hashanah is on Wednesday.
\n\nPick-up is WEDNESDAY - 2 Oct. 2024\, 12:30 PM – 3:0 0 PM
\n\nHOD Lodge Galil will sell Roses for Rosh Hashanah\, to the community. People purchase them for the mselves\, for family and for friends. Some purchase them for residents at Seven Acres and the Medallion. HOD makes sure that each and every resident will have a small bouquet of Roses\, even if they or someone has not purc hased a dozen. \; \;This is a rebirth of a very succ essful program from over 30 years ago.
\n\nOne dozen wrapped Red Roses with filler and greenery\, ready to be placed in your vase.
\n\n$ 36.00 for pick-up at \;
\n\n(NOT at Medallion car port)
\n\nor
\n\n$ 48.00 for delivery (not available after 10 -1-2024)
\n\nwithin \; \;10 mile radius of Seven Acres.
\n\nFor logistics we need orders ASAP to secur e the correct number of Roses and schedule volunteers to help. \;
\n\nThe deadl ine to place orders is Tuesday 10-1-2024.< /p>\n\n
Please order NOW to make sure that your order can be rea
dy before the holiday.
Place your ORDE R at \;https://www.hodgalil.org/St ore
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Picture of 2023 volunteers\, enjoying Chaver shaft and a light dinner provided by the Mitzvah Man Scott Gardner.
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* from 2021:
\n\n| \n Published< font color="#222222">• In the JHV \n\nThu\, Aug 26\ , 2021 \n | \n
Floral mitzvah to benefit Seven Acres\, The Medallion
\n
\nRos
es for Rosh Hashanah is a rebirth of a very successful program from 30 yea
rs ago. Sponsored now by Hebrew Order of David Lodge Galil\, Roses for Ros
h Hashanah sales benefit Seven Acres and The Medallion.
\n
\nAn orde
r consists of a dozen roses\, wrapped with filler and greenery\, ready to
be placed in a vase. (Roses for Seven Acres and Medallion residents will b
e placed in vases.) Orders may be picked up (at Seven Acres\, 6200 N. Brae
swood Blvd. in the circle drive) or for a small fee\, delivered within a 1
0-mile radius of Seven Acres. Roses ordered for a resident of Seven Acres
or The Medallion will be delivered in a vase.
\n
\nAfter reading an
article in the Jewish Herald-Voice about this High Holy Days project\, Mar
ilyn Hassid recalled when she first began working at the JCC in 1983.
\; She emailed HOD: \; “… [Max] Goldfield\, z”l\, was our/my go-
to printer for all brochures\, fliers\, stationery\, and anything else tha
t required design and printing. … Working with him was not just about th
e job. It was a time to visit\, catch up on community…
\n
\n“If
I close my eyes\, I can see Mr. Goldfield\, z”l\, in front of me.
\n<
br>\nHe knew my folks\, and they of course knew him."
\n
\n"I rememb
er [Max] Goldfield’s Roses for Rosh Hashanah initiative\, and the articl
e in the JHV struck a chord.” Hassid wrote. “I’ll be placing an orde
r but wanted to reach out to you directly to let you know how personal thi
s is for me.”
\n
\nSome members of the community have offered to p
lace an order for a resident who does not have family in the Houston area.
A card will show the gift comes from an anonymous admirer.
\n
\nRos
es orders may be placed at hodgali
l.org/Store or email scribemarkgalil@gmail.com for more information.
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VOLUNTEERS: Pleas
e read separate email
that will be sent ASAP.
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Where: \;ER JCC - 5601 Sout h Braeswood Blvd\, Houston\, TX 77096 - \;Enter via the main entrance. \;
\n\nSpouses\, girlfriends\, potential new members and guest
s are invited to attend but we ask that you include them in your RSVP.
If you have difficulty w ith your RSVP or food allergies\, please email scribemarkgalil@gmail.com \; direc tly. Apparently some Brethren might not have transportation or prefer to c ar pool. If you send Mark an email\, he will try to make arrangements for you.
\n\n************
\n\nAbout the Speaker:
\n\nA short bio for our next spea
ker\, Dr. Michael Kaplan MD.
He is
a head &\; neck surgery otolaryngologist in Houston\, TX and has over
33 years of experience in the medical field. He is board-certified and tre
ats patients of all ages for sinusitis\, sleep apnea\, and professional vo
ice disorders. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1990 and sp
eaks Spanish and Russian.
Dr. Kaplan helped pi oneer the pain-free\, 100% in-office balloon sinuplasty procedure. Balloon sinuplasty stops snoring in its tracks by opening blocked sinus cavities\ , allowing easier \;breathing through your nose during sleep. \;\n\n
Michael graduated from Bellaire High School and attended Meyerlan d Middle School and later graduated from the University of Texas at Austin for his undergraduate education. He was admitted to Phi Beta Kappa at UT Austin. He completed his medical school education and his first two years of residency training at Baylor College of Medicine. He finished his Otola ryngology training at University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA).
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\nFor more information go to: \n https://www.hodgal il.org/event-5626471 LOCATION:Main ER JCC 5601 S Braeswood 77096 URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-5626471 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Galil: HOD Lodge Galil - Thursday August 15\, 2024 Management Comm ittee Meeting DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T210900 DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\n\n
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Date &\; Time: Aug 15\, 2024 @ 8:00 PM CST
\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting
\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/3670
620199?pwd=MXBxbWFydGF3OEEvdEhPV2xzeTdZdz09&\;omn=82001505795
\nMeeting ID: 367 062 0199
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HOD UPDATE \; from \; WB Alan L\, TODAY :
\n\nGentle men\, as you know\, I have been working for the last two years helping put together Houston’s return to the Maccabi games. Some of you might remem ber the last time we hosted in 2012. \;
\n\nIt probably goes without saying tha t these are different times that we are living in&nb sp\;today. From our perspective\, the children that are coming into town are all of our children or our grandchildren and we need to make sure that th ey have a fun and safe time. \; If the games were being held in anothe r city we would hope and trust that the community there would step up for our children in the same way.
\n\nTo that end\, and while \;Maccabi and the J&nbs p\;have the full support of HPD\, Harr is County Sheriffs office and multiple other law enforcement agencies we s till need volunteers to step up for several areas.
\n\nAmong them include:
\n\nWe need volunteers to ride the air conditioned bus from the J to Hobby/IAH and back.< /p>\n\n
We need vol unteers at the various venues to check credentials \;in 3 - 4 hour shifts.
\n\nTo further set expectations\, outdoor venues will have ten ts you can be under\, you are welcome to \;bring a chair and anything else generally for your comfort\, the large majority of the events are hel d in the morning to help all of us avoid the heat. \;
\n\nCall a friend that you have been meaning to catch up with and sign up together. \; \;
\n\nIf clicking on the Here abo
ve does not work\, please copy and paste this link into your browser:
\; https://doc
s.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YPh-BI5ixzkG8gY-LC5oVUH2zJzuH55B_FfKNQeDe5s/e
dit?usp=sharing
Please feel free to reach out to Noah Kruger (713) 408-7070 or Jon Saikin (832) 452-6240 with any questions. \; Thank you very much
\n\nAlan Lipman
Let the JCC know you'r e coming by registering in advance and submit questions ahead of time at t his link!
\n\n
Rea
dy to choose your volunteer shifts? Registered volunteers can sign-up for
shifts at this link if you have not already. You
can search by venue or sport to find the best spot!
\n \;
* * * \; WB Alan L. \; asked us to volunteer for the Opening Ceremony and also other& nbsp\; Safety options during all of the Games.
\n\nReminder that HOD commi tted to assist way back a few years ago when WB Alan L. \; fir st told us about this massive undertaking.
\n\nThey are still in need of hundreds of host families and thousands of vol unteers. Please help spread the word to your friends and family by sharing this link to our website.
Registration online to the Houston Mac
cabi site: \; L
ink: https://jcchoustonmaccabi.org/
EVERY VOLUNTE ER MUST register PRIOR to the event. Please do so NOW.
\n\nLocation: Rice University - TUDOR HOUSE.
\n\nDate: Sunday 8-4-2024
Time: \; check
times once you have registered.
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HOD UPDATE \; from \; WB Alan L\, TODAY :
\n\nGentle men\, as you know\, I have been working for the last two years helping put together Houston’s return to the Maccabi games. Some of you might remem ber the last time we hosted in 2012. \;
\n\nIt probably goes without saying tha t these are different times that we are living in&nb sp\;today. From our perspective\, the children that are coming into town are all of our children or our grandchildren and we need to make sure that th ey have a fun and safe time. \; If the games were being held in anothe r city we would hope and trust that the community there would step up for our children in the same way.
\n\nTo that end\, and while \;Maccabi and the J&nbs p\;have the full support of HPD\, Harr is County Sheriffs office and multiple other law enforcement agencies we s till need volunteers to step up for several areas.
\n\nAmong them include:
\n\nWe need volunteers to ride the air conditioned bus from the J to Hobby/IAH and back.
\n\nWe need volunteers at the various ve nues to check credentials \;in 3 - 4 hour shifts.
\n\nTo further set exp ectations\, outdoor venues will have tents you can be under\, you are welc ome to \;bring a chair and anything else generally for your comfort\, the large majority of the events are held in the morning to help all of us avoid the heat. \;
\n\nCall a friend tha t you have been meaning to catch up with and sign up together. \; \;
\n\nHere is a link wh ere you can sign up on a spreadsheet. \;
\n\nIf clicking on the Here above does not work\, please copy and
paste this link into your browser: \; https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YPh-B
I5ixzkG8gY-LC5oVUH2zJzuH55B_FfKNQeDe5s/edit?usp=sharing
Please feel free to reach out to No ah Kruger (713) 408-7070 or Jon Saikin (832) 452-6240 with any qu estions. \; Thank you very much
\n\nAlan Lipma
n
All volunteers must attend ONE man
datory orientation\, in room 202 at the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC\, 5601 S. Br
aeswood Blvd.\, 77096.
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Sunda
y\, July 21 at 10:00 AM
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\nWednesday\, July 31 at 6:00 PM
* * * \; HOD&
nbsp\; \; plans on attending Sunday 7-21-2024 at 10:00 am
Apparently the orientation session shou
ld take just over ONE hour.
Let the JCC know you're coming by registering in
advance and submit questions ahead of time at this link!
Ready to choose your voluntee
r shifts? Registered volunteers can sign-up for shifts at this link if you have not already. You can search by venue or spo
rt to find the best spot!
\n \;
* * * \; WB Alan L. \; asked us to volunteer for the Opening Ceremony and also other \; Safety options dur ing all of the Games.
\n\nThey are still in need o f hundreds of host families and thousands of volunteers. Please help sprea d the word to your friends and family by sharing this link to ou r website.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * *
HOD to volunteer at Opening Cerem onies.
\n\nRegistration online to the Houston Maccabi site: \; Link: https://jcchous
tonmaccabi.org/
is now OPEN and required in adv ance.
\n\nEVERY VOLUNTEER MUST register PRIOR to the event. Please do so NOW.
\n\nLocation: Rice University - TUDOR HOUSE.
\n\nDate: Sunday 8-4-2024
Time: \; check times once you have regis tered.
\n\n* * * finis * * *
Pizza will be served.
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\nFor more information go to: \n https://www.hodgalil.org/event-5626462 LOCATION:West Houston Chabad 12645 Whittington Drive • Houston 77077 URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-5626462 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Galil: POSTPONED - HOD Mandatory Orientation for VOLUNTEERS & Host Families - Sunday July 14\, 2024 JCC Maccabi Games DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240714T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240714T235900 DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\n
Event postponed due to the Storm and lack of electricity at th
e JCC. It will now take place next Sunday 7-21-2024.
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All host families a
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y orientation. The first one will take place this Wednesday\, June 19\, at
7pm in room 202 at the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC\, 5601 S. Braeswood Blvd.\,
77096.
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Future orientations are scheduled for:\nSunday\, June 23 at 4:00 PM
Sunday\, July 14 at 10:00 AM
\nWednesday\, July 17 at 7:00
PM
\nWednesday\, July 31 at 6:00 PM
< span style="">* * * \; HOD \; \; prefers to attend on Sunday 7-14-2024 at 10:00 am but if that does not work for you please make sure that you at tend any of the other orientations. \;
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Let us (JCC) know you're coming by registering in advan ce and submit questions ahead of time at this link!
\n\n(ALSO please RSVP to the Lodge when
you receive this announcement via email .)
Read
y to choose your volunteer shifts? Registered volunteers can sign-up for s
hifts at this link if you have not already. You can search by venue or s
port to find the best spot!
\n \;
* * * \; WB Alan L. \; asked us to volunteer for the Opening Ceremony and also other Security options during all of the Games.
\n\nWe are still in need of hundreds of host famili
es and thousands of volunteers. Please help spread the word to your friend
s and family by sharing this link to our website.
\n \;
\nThanks again for ge
tting in the Games!
\nAshley Roseman
\nAssistant Games Dire
ctor
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HOD to volunteer at Opening Ceremonies.
\n\nRegistration online to the Houston Maccabi site:&nb
sp\; Link: https://jcchoustonma
ccabi.org/
is now OPEN and required in advance.
\n\ nEVERY VOLUNTEER MUST register PRIOR to the event. Please do so NOW.
\n\nLocation: Rice University - T UDOR HOUSE.
\n\nDate: Sunday 8-4-2024
Time: \; check times once you have regis tered.
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More info regarding CYJ (Camp Young Judaea) as they ha ve information regarding their camp dates around the same time:
\n\nLink: https://mailchi.mp/cyjtexas/maccabi
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UNDAY \; 7-7-2024 at Genesis Restaurant.
Annual Spouse
Appreciation Brunch @ 11 am. \;
Get to know your Brethren and their Spou ses as we gather for a delicious Kosher \;catered Brunch. \; \;
\n\nSpecial Note: $ 40 for Brethren\, Spouse/partner FREE.
\n\nWe do require RSVP's in order to secure your \; meal(s).
\n\n< p style="font-size: 18px\;">Remember to mention or send us an email if anyone needs a special meal\, has food allergies eg. GF or Vegetarian. \;\n\nThe menu is .. tbd.....
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\n\n* 2 items added:
\n\n1) When you RS VP please do not type in a number unless you are bringing a guest and if y ou are bringing one or more guests do NOT include yourself as the system a utomatically always includes you.
\n\n2) If you have any difficulties trying to register\, you should either try a different browser or please send WB Paul W \; an email.
\n\nPictures below from the last f
ew years. \;
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Save our Children
\n\nThis could be the mo st important event you can attend to prevent harm to our children.
\n\nThe Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigati on (FBI) will educate us on the frightening\, lethal dangers of Fentanyl a nd drug abuse\, sexploitation and child trafficking. It is critical for us to be able to talk to our children\, grandchildren\, students and friends about these terrible threats prevalent in all parts of society today. Thi s is particularly relevant to our children and young adults at colleges\, high schools and even elementary schools.
\n\nThis event\, organized by Houston's Hebrew Order of David\, is for Parents and Grandparents\, Te achers and young adults over the age of 16 only. Bring your friends and fa mily.
\n\nDon't wait! Reserve your place today \; president@ hodgalil.org
\n\nSpace is limited.
\nFor more informat ion go to: \n https://www.hodgalil.org/event-5730535 LOCATION:Hosted at United Orthodox Synagogue (UOS)\, 9001 Greenwillow\, Ho uston\, Texas 77401 URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-5730535 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Galil: Gravestone Project - Unveiling of Markers at 2 pm Sunday 06 -9-2024 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T144500 DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\nHOD Lodge Galil &\; Lodge
Tikvah \;of the Hebrew
Take note that this is at the "OL D" cemetery on Allen Parkway inside the loop.
\n\nThe goal is to place \;permanent marke rs on graves of all Jewish deceased that do not have them at Jewi sh Cemeteries.
\n\nDonors i nclude the Chevra Kadisha\, \;Texas Jewish Historical Society and the \; Houston Jewish Community Foundation< /a>& nbsp\;plus many individuals in Houston.
\n\nPicture below from unveiling at the Allen Parkway Cemeter y.
\n\nSome were Markers from early 1900's - Friday 11-11-2022.
\n\n* * * * * * * * * * * * *
\nFor more information go to: \n https://www.hodg alil.org/event-5750573 LOCATION:Beth Yeshurun Cemetery - 3502 Allen Pkwy\, Houston\, TX 77019 URL:https://www.hodgalil.org/event-5750573 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Galil: Cancelled Sail with HOD Brethren from HOD Worldwide 6-6-202 4 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T210000 DESCRIPTION:Lodge Galil\n\n
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SUNDAY - MAY 26th\, 2024 \;
\n\nMeet
PLEASE join u s at Houston's National Cemetery\, as we plant flags on graves in prepara tion for Memorial Day. (FYI there are many Jewish \;graves \;all around the cemetery.) \;
\n\nThis
organization really needs our help
This is a family friendly event so bring your team.
\n\nSUNDAY\, MAY 26th 2024 \;- Meet before * 9:00 AM at our assigned spot = N3
\n\n-
LOCATION: \;
\n\n10410 Veterans Memorial Dr. \; \; Houston\, TX 77038< /span>
\n\n( * HOD &\; JWV's will meet at 8:15 am so that we can hold our own small gathering before the formal start at 9 am.)
\n\nTAPS – Hopefully.
\n\nPlease – Once our section is done\, please help other areas until cemetery is complete.
\n\nRAIN or SHINE – We typic
ally finish around noon or earlier\, if the weather cooperates. \;
PARKING: \;&nbs p\;You may park in the cemetery\, or on side streets - Do not block any roads
\n\nT his year our group will be in section \;C8 &\; N3 AGAIN - opposite section O - \;the \;area we ass isted \;at last year - \;Instructions attached below:
\n\nA \;
2022 HOU Flags for Fallen
Vets Instr.doc - please \; OPEN &\; RE
AD attachment. (NOTE 2024 version same as last year.)
HOD 2023 Map - Flags for Vets.pdf \; \;Top righ t side on map N3
\n\n* * *
\n\nPicture f
rom 2021 - "unofficial event":
\;Please read Updates from the organization below:
\n\nHello Houston Voluntee rs!
\n\nThank you SO much
for being patient while we worked to finalize the new rules.
\n\n
A few things we MU
ST follow:
Please - Be at
your section for a 9:00 am start. (8:30 or 8:40 am)
Leaders have a roster list of the volunteers in that section.
\n\nTHANK YOU for volunteering to Honor and Remember our Veterans at rest.
\n\n__________________________________________________ ______
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Please send the name\, email address and phone number for each prospective member to* * *
May OLM (Open& nbsp\;Lodge Meeting)
\n\n< strong>Happy Hour at Kirby Ice House. \; \;
\n\n"Sleek\, expansive b
ar serving local beers\, cocktails &\; wine with a big backyard &\;
food trucks" \; \;https://kirbyicehouse.com/ \;
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Your spouse/girlfriend\, prosp ective new members or guests are welcome to join us.
\n \nHOD Lodge Galil members will each r eceive tickets for \;2 drinks.
\n\nIf you have any difficulties to RSVP please send an ema
il to Wor. Bro.
Mark K. \; \;
* * *
\n\nThe facility states: \;
\n\n"We welcome and encourage guests to bri ng outside food\, but no outside beverages of any kind will be permitted."
\n\nSo we will supply some kosher snacks and you are welcome to bring a kosher meal for yourself.
\n\nLodge will arrange for Kosher Pizza for those who have RSVP'ed in advance.
\n\n
VOLUNTEERS needed from HOD
\n\n- please call Melani e Beltram directly
\n\nat the JCC cell # (832) 408-3525.
May 6\, 2024 JCC Annual Golf Tournament
\n\nTask = 8 groups of 2 volunteers to sit at the "hole-in-one" greens to and observe and witness if someone is fortunat e to hit a hole in one.
\n\n* * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * *
Check-In 11:00 AM
\nLunch 11:30 AM
\nShotgun Start 1:00 PM
\nSweetwater Country Club
\n4400 Palm Royal
e Blvd
\nSugar Land\, TX 77479
Click here to become a sponsor or register to play online.
\n\ nThe 34th Annual J Golf Tournament\, chaired by Abe Goren\, will take p lace at the Sweetwater Golf Club. The Tournament is played in a Florida sh otgun scramble format for men and women with a tee time of 1:00 PM.
\n\ nThe Tournament includes a \;lunch at 11:30 AM\, 18 holes of golf\, a wonderful silent auction\, door prize drawings and an awards dinner. In addition\, there are terrific hole-in-one prizes throughout each 18-hole course. On each course\, there are also prizes for the longest drive and t he closest shot to the pin for three flights of players.
\n\nMany un derwriting opportunities are available for individuals or companies. In ad dition\, the Golf Committee is seeking donations for door prizes and silen t auction items\, and volunteers are needed for 3-4 hour shifts.
\n\nMake your plans now to join us for this wonderful day of golf\, food and fun. Bring your own team of four and challenge the course with other fours omes\, or join a team as an individual or as a couple. Player fees are $25 0 per person. The fee includes lunch\, bag of items\, range balls\, green fees\, cart rental and dinner. Proceeds benefit the early childhood educat ion programs at the J.
\n\nAbe Goren\, the chair of this year’s To urnament and chair for the prior 21 annual Tournaments\, states that “Th e annual Golf Tournament is a great way to enjoy a fun-filled golf outing with friends and business associates at a world-class golf club while maki ng a difference in the lives of children and their families! This year\, p lease take an afternoon off and join us. You won’t regret it!”
\n\nFor more information on underwriting\, sponsorship opportunities\, or&n
bsp\;to register \;by phone\, please contact Ashley Roseman at
\;aroseman@erjcchouston.or
g \;or 713.595.8168.
NOTE that the corrected link is:
\n \nhttps://www.uosh.org /event/UOS_Mens_Mock_Seder_2024
\n\n* * *
Wednesday April 17\, 2024 = 9 Ni san 5784
\n\n
The Annual Men's Mock Seder at UOS is a Community Wid e event \;open to all irrespective of affiliation.&nb sp\;
\n\nHOD is a co-sponsor< /span> so \;come and get to know al l of your brethren!!!
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\n\nBelow is the updated CURRENT information for the 202 4 event.
\n\nNOTE that above is the corrected link.
\n\nPlease remember to wear y our HOD shirt and kippah or Baseball cap.
\n\nIf you have difficulty with your RSVP or f ood allergies\, please send an email to Wor.Bro. \;Mark. Apparently some Brethren might not have transportati on or prefer to car pool. If you send him \; an email\, he will try to make arrangements for you.
\n\nJoin the community at this HOD Sponsored Blood Drive to coincide with the UOS Mens' Mock Seder.
\n\nRegister at:&n bsp\;https://www.commitforlife.org/donor /schedules/drive_schedule/383659
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Following the Initiation\, Table Lodge with Drinks\, Hors d'oeuvres and Chavershaft. \;
\n\nSpou
ses\, girlfriends\, potential new members and guests are invited to attend
the Table Lodge (around 8 pm) BUT we ask that you include them in your RS
VP.
If you have difficulty with your RSVP or food all ergies\, please email \;Mark@kjis.com \;directly. Apparently some Brethren might not have transportation or prefer to car pool. If you send Mark an email\, he will try to make arrangements for you.
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< strong>Mark your calendars for the 11th an nual Houston Kosher Chili Cookoff on Sunday\, March 3rd\, 2024. \n\nHere's the ticket link: https://www.houstonkosherchilic ookoff.com/buy-tickets-here/ \n\nPlease purchase your tickets online ASAP. \n\nNote tickets will not be sold a t the entrance. \n\nSecurity will be tight and requires that you have per-purchased ti
ckets.The above link will be attached to the exterior fence and you will h
ave to use your cell phone on site if you do not have a ticket prior to th
e event. * * * \; \; Be part of the HOD Lodge Galil team. \n\nEmail< /font> Harry@mb-texas.com or Call\,T ext or What'sApp - (713) 392-1717 if you want to volunteer and Bro. Harry Brown will add you to the TEAM. \n\nTime slots:\n\n A) Early morning preparation of food and deco rate the booth. \n\nB) Mid/Late morning - preparation of chili. \n\nOK to volunteer for A LL slots. We need Brethren to help Promote Lodge Galil. \n\n
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In 2019 the JHV food reporter stated that HOD \n\nLodge Galil was "the most social group". \n \nPreparation starts well before 9 am on Sunday 3-3-2024. \n\nEvent opens to the public at NOON and
ends around 4 pm.
New Br o. Chaim Bucsko\, \n\nthe Rabbi at Torchwood \n\nhas invited us to a Super Bowl Party \n\nat his home around 5 pm. \n\n772
2 Westwind Ln\, 77071 (Near Braeswood/Fondren off Braesridge) * * * Sub sandwiches\, s moked brisket and plenty of beer (and soda). \n\nhttps://www.torchweb.org/event_detail.php?event=837 HOD Lodge Galil volunteers NEEDED. \; \n\ nPlease wear your HOD p olo or button down white shirt! \n\nLodge Galil will have a table in the large
room (the one with vendors and food) so we need Brethren to help man the t
able. \; Schmooze with fellow Brethren\, help recruit new members and shar
e your positive experiences about HOD. We will also be fundraising for the
Gravestone project. Brethren\, please click on the register butto
n or send \; Wor. Br
o. Mark K. an email. ALSO:
Would you like to help the Jewish community with this event ? \; Volunteers are needed to assist with numerous tasks. Duties incl ude helping with registration\, directional guide\, and more. Shifts are i n 2 to 4 hour blocks. \n\nA Day of Jewish Learning for All Ages in HOUSTON. \n\n(FYI: It is not a free day of learning.&n bsp\; If anybody wants lunch or want to go to classes they will need to re gister at $25 now.) \n\n
\;* * * * * * * * * * * * * Picture below from 2017 \n\n
Start the year Sc hmoozing with your fellow Brethren.\n\nWhere: \;ER JCC - 5601 South Braeswood Blvd\, Houston\,
TX 77096 - \;Enter via the main entrance. Start time - 6:30 pm Schnaps\, Meeting starts at 7:00 pm \;sharp. Table Lodge Speaker and Snacks at 8:00 pm. (Speaker - details to follow.)< /h3>\n\nSpouses\, girlfrie
nds\, potential new members and guests are invited to attend the Table Lod
ge (around 8 pm) BUT we ask that you include them in your RSVP. The dress code is comfortable casual. This means a shirt with collar\, no tie\, no coat\, no shorts &\; shoes not flip flops or sandals.< /font>\n\nPlease come &\; get to know all of your brethren.\n\n
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Beth Yeshurun Cemetery
\n\n12 Noon \; -&n
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font color="#000000">HOD Lodge Galil &\; Lodge Tikvah \; The goal is to place \;perman
ent markers on graves of all Jewish deceased that do not have the
m at Jewish Cemeteries. Thanks to all the donors and to \;Gaitz Memorials \;who
is lending their gracious assistance with purchasing\, and engraving and
to Jose and his crew at Ramirez Cemetery Services who are placing the mark
ers. Donors include the Chevra Kadisha\, \;Texas Jewish Historical Society and the<
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n \;plus many individuals in Houston. Please wear your HOD pol
o shirt and baseball cap or kippah. * * * * * * * * * * * * * <
br> 40th annual clothing\, toys an
d food drive. HOD Lodge G
alil to volunteer between
This is after the Gravestone Marker Project unveiling that starts a
t 12 noon at the Beth Yeshurun Post Oak Cemetery. Brethren might be able t
o park at the JCC\, \; then car pool to &\; from the unveiling and
return to volunteer at the JCC afterwards. <
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e: 24px\;">* * * The 40t
h annual clothing\, toys and food drive benefiting Star of Hope mission wi
ll have a collection site at the JCC\, 5601 S. Braeswood Blvd.\, The J\, \; B’nai B’rith and Temple Sinai Broth
erhood are sponsors. For eligible items\, see “Star of Hope Mission Annu
al Holiday Drive” article in JHV copied below: Questions: call Edward Gardner\,
713-942-1040. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Shelly and
Ed Gardner Thu\, Nov 16\, 2023 A friend in need is a friend in ‘deed’ **********
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Tikvah \;of the Hebrew Take note that this is at the "OLD" ce
metery on Allen Parkway inside the loop. The goal is to place \;permanent markers on graves of all Jewish deceased that do not have them at Jewish Ce
meteries. Tha
nks to all the donors and to \;Gaitz Memorials \;who is lending th
eir gracious assistance with purchasing\, and engraving and to Jose and hi
s crew at Ramirez Cemetery Services who are placing the markers. Donors includ
e the Chevra Kadisha\, \;
Texas Jewish Historical Society and the \;Houston Jewish Community Foundation <
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Picture below from unveiling at the Allen Parkway Cemetery. Some were Markers from early 1900's - Friday 11-11-2022.\n\n
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fellow Brethren. WB Alan Lipman will be our Speaker. Topic
Relevant to current circumstances: Perso
nal Safety and Situational Awareness. * * * The ER-JCC has new/updated SECURI
TY to access the building. They will issue non-members a J-PASS free of c
harge BUT you must show them a drivers license and supply personal informa
tion.
It does take a few minutes so please arrive early if you wai
t to get your J-PASS on the 16th. Alternative is to stop by the J ASAP and
ask them to issue you one. NOTE: everyone is issued individually so if y
ou attend with friends or guests they will need to obtain their on J-PASS.
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2 pm - 6 pm taking
donations from people’s cars and putting them in the 18-wheeler contain
er or handing out 2023 tax receipts
for the donations.Star of Hope Mission Annual Holiday Dri
ve gears up Dec.3
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\nFor many people\, the holidays mean family\, friends\, religious tr
aditions and celebrations and good food and gifts. This time of year\, it
’s often a different story for individuals and families who are unhoused
and living in a shelter. Their holidays can be a difficult\, disappointin
g and sad time.
\n
\nOn Sunday\, Dec. 3\, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.\, the Jewish community can help
make holidays happier for people in need by donating items to the 40th Ann
ual Holiday Drive\, benefiting the Star of Hope Mission. The collection si
te will be at the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC\, 5601 S. Braeswood Blvd. The J\,
along with B’nai B’rith and Temple Sinai Brotherhood\, are event spons
ors.
\n
\nFormer Meyerland resident Ed Gardner\, CPA\, started this
drive 39 years ago.
\n
\n“Generous donations throughout the years
have helped more than 383\,000 fellow Houstonians\, and I hope we can help
more than 20\,000 people this year. Please clean out your closets\, gathe
r nonperishable food and gently used linens and buy a new toy or two to co
ntribute\,” said Gardner.
\n
\nStar of Hope residents who are work
ing to get back on their feet also need gently used clothes for interviews
and work. Families moving out of the shelter to a new home need children
’s and adults’ clothes\, packaged toiletries\, sheets\, blankets and t
owels.
\n
\nGardner requests all items be clean and in good conditio
n. He provides receipts onsite for those who would like tax deductions for
their donations.
\n
\nIf you have more time than things to donate\,
you still can help. Gardner welcomes volunteers to work two-hour shifts\,
taking donations from people’s cars and putting them in the 18-wheeler.
Call him at 713-942-1040.
\n
\nThe following items are recommended
for people living in a shelter or moving out of a shelter into their own h
omes. Also included are items that cannot be accepted.
\n
\n• Clot
hing: Gently used or new that are clean\, no stains or tears – men\, wom
en and children’s\; also winter coats\, sweaters\, jackets\, etc.
\n<
br>\n• Shoes: Clean\, gently used or new
\n
\n• New-only underga
rments: Men\, women\, children. Bras and panties\, men’s boxer shorts\,
socks and T-shirts
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\n• New-only unopened hygiene products: sham
poo\, deodorant\, lotion\, soap\; toothpaste\, toothbrushes\; toilet paper
\; feminine napkins\; cotton balls and facial tissue\; diapers\, pull-ups
and wet wipes
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\n• Bibles and educational books
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\n• P
aper goods: plates\, bowls\, napkins\, forks\, spoons and knives
\n
\n• Linens: Clean\, gently used or new sheets and pillowcases\; bath tow
els and wash cloths
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\n• New-only blankets\; no bedspreads
\n
\n• Food: Bottled water\, canned goods (regular and bulk sizes)\; un
expired\, unopened nonperishable foods
\n
\n• Over-the-counter uno
pened medications
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\n• New-only toys and games (no bicycles)
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\n• Alarm clocks
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\nTo ensure the health and safety of she
lter residents\, and due to limited shelter storage space\, the following
items will not be accepted:
\n
\n• Used undergarments
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• Used toys: stuffed animals\, dolls\, toy trucks\, etc. No bikes.
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\n• Partially used hygiene products
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\n• Open\, “broken
seal” medical products
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\n• Pots\, pans\, dishes\, silverware\
, etc.
\n
\n• Mattresses\, box springs\, headboards\, bed frames\,
etc.
\n
\n• Computers\, printers and peripheral
\nequipment
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\n• Telephones\, fax and copy machines\, etc.
\n
\n• Pain
t\, charcoal\, matches and other flammables
\n
\n• Residential or
office furniture
\nand appliances
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\n• TVs\, radios\, microwa
ves\, toaster
\novens\, etc.
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\n• Seasonal holiday decoration
s
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ball cap or kippah.
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