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May 8, 2020
Federations Tap Deep Experience and Networks to Respond to Unique Pandemic-era Needs
When the novel coronavirus began its relentless sweep through elder-care facilities in North America, Andrew Banoff, chairman of the Association of Jewish Aging Services, found himself pleading with medical suppliers and government agencies to sell the facilities enough personal protective equipment, or PPE, to protect their employees and residents.
Raed MoreMay 4, 2020
Jewish Teens Struggling in the Coronavirus Era, Jewish Groups Extend a Lifeline
Makayla Wigder, a high school senior from Houston, had been looking forward to the prom, graduation and one last summer with her friends before leaving for college. Then came the coronavirus pandemic. Now those plans appear highly unlikely to materialize.
Read MoreMay 3, 2020
Mensch Out Supports Federation & Foundation COVID-19 Emergency Appeal
This May, the Jewish community is receiving an extra burst of support from the Mensch Out campaign. Three communications firms joined forces to create Mensch Out to help Jewish-owned and Jewish-run restaurants, retailers, and businesses which are struggling during the COVID-19 Stay Home, Work Safe order.
READ MOREApril 28, 2020
Federation and Foundation Launch Joint Fundraising Appeal to Help Jewish Community Address COVID-19 Pandemic
To ensure Jewish life in Houston endures during this unprecedented time, the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston and the Houston Jewish Community Foundation have partnered to launch a joint COVID-19 Emergency Appeal with an initial fundraising goal of $5 million.
Read MoreApril 20, 2020
Zikaron BaSalon 2020
Dr. Anna Steinberger shared her story of being a Holocaust Survivor virtually at the Federation's Zikaron BaSalon / Memories in the Living Room event which honors those lost in the Holocaust.
Read MoreMarch 5, 2020
More than 1,300 attend Federation’s Yom Limmud
More than 1,300 people of the Jewish community came together on Feb. 16 for the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston’s 26th Annual Yom Limmud.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2020
American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Policy Conference
American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Policy Conference in Washington D.C. with the Houston Federation delegation
Read MoreMarch 4, 2020
CRES Spring 2020 Event
On March 4 nearly 100 people gathered at McGovern Centennial Gardens for our first Commercial Real Estate Society event exclusively for Society members.
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Community Seders
March 10, 2023
For those who may be looking at what community seders will be offered, look no further! Click the button below to download a list of available seders in the greater Houston area.
Community SedersOvernight camp and Israel trip scholarships are now available!
January 5, 2023
Are you and your child looking forward to new experiences in the new year? The Federation makes it possible for families with financial needs to provide an intensive Jewish educational experience for their children via financial assistance.
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