News

May 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.

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April 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.

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April 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.

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March 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.

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March 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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March 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

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March 3, 2020

Chalon I'atid

The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is proud to fund Chalon L'atid (“window to the future”), which provides opportunities for Jewish students from Houston's suburban congregations to participate in meaningful learning experiences.

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February 16, 2020

Yom Limmud

Thrilled to have the 26th Annual Yom Limmud today where more than 1,300 of our community members joined us! There was something for everyone at our day of learning. Thank you to the Barish family, Chair King Backyard Store , Congregation Beth Israel - Houston, TX, our chairs Steve & Sandra Finkelman, and all our volunteers for making today possible.

Announcements

Overnight 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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