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June 22, 2021
Kehillah High in Israel
This week, Houston teens who traveled to Israel on Kehillah High’s inaugural summer trip had the opportunity to connect with Israeli students from the Leo Baeck Haifa High School. Both programs are supported by the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston to grow the Jewish identity of the next generation.
Read moreApril 29, 2021
J-Serve Re-Imagined
Every year, Jewish teens around the world join one another throughout the spring to make their community and the world a better place. Once again, teens can redefine what service looks like, making a direct impact on the issues that affect our communities in new and exciting ways.
Read the full JHV articleMarch 17, 2021
Community Passover Seders
For those who may be looking at what community seders will be offered, look no further!
Read moreFebruary 26, 2021
Federation coordinates winter storm disaster response
The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is working to coordinate a community response to last week’s winter storm through fundraising to provide direct support and by connecting individuals and families to available services.
Read moreFebruary 19, 2021
JFNA: We Were Built for Times Like This
We have written many times about the extraordinary ability of our Federations to respond to crises of all kinds. Unfortunately, we write today with yet another example. Still reeling from the impact of a global health pandemic, Texas was dealt a terrible blow with this week’s winter storm. Press reports confirm that freezing temperatures and a lack of power have wreaked havoc across the state. Our Federations have responded with swift action.
Read moreFebruary 8, 2021
Federation scholarships enable children to attend Jewish summer camp and travel to Israel
The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is now accepting applications on a rolling basis for need-based scholarships for Jewish overnight summer camp and Israel travel, including gap-year programs, which enable children and teens to participate in these transformative Jewish educational experiences.
Read moreJanuary 26, 2021
Jewish Federation of Greater Houston Partners with Comp-U-Dopt for City-Wide Technology Drive
During the entire month of February, the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is partnering with Comp-U-Dopt on a city-wide technology drive to support local schoolchildren. Community members across the city are encouraged to donate their used desktop and laptop computers as well as accessories, which will then be refurbished and distributed to Houston-area students in need.
Read moreNovember 2, 2020
Jewish Federation & Foundation Announce $2.8 Million in COVID Appeal Allocations
(The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston and the Houston Jewish Community Foundation have approved allocations from their joint COVID-19 Emergency Appeal to 80 local and regional organizations, including $1.8 million to Jewish Family Service.
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