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January 1, 2020
IsraAID Assists With Community Emergency Response Preparedness
This past December, the Federation has hosted a team from the Israeli NGO, IsraAID, to begin the dialogue of how we continue our work in a post-Harvey Houston. After a week of meetings with Jewish organizations from across the spectrum, IsraAID concluded their time in Houston with a workshop on their findings. This is just the start of a bigger conversation on collaboration and proactive measures we, as a community, can take to be better prepared for future emergencies.
December 31, 2019
Standing Up to Anti-Semitism
Looking forward to 2020, we will continue to build bridges between people and work toward a more compassionate world.
Read MoreDecember 26, 2019
Muslim-Jewish Christmas Eve Roundtable Fosters Discussions and Understanding
This Christmas Eve, Houston’s Jewish and Muslim communities came together for a beautiful program focused on open-mindedness, solidarity, and friendship.
Read MoreDecember 15, 2019
First Houston Jewish Global Teen Shabbat brings together teens from every youth movement
On Friday, December 13, the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston’s Youth Professionals Network brought the Houston Jewish teen community together for a pre-Chanukah Global Teen Shabbat. More than 150 Jewish teens in grades 8-12, from different denominations and multiple youth groups and synagogues, joined in services, dinner and a Lego menorah building program at the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center.
Read MoreDecember 15, 2019
Kehillah High Alternative Winter Break
We're proud to partner with Kehillah High on their Alternative Winter Break. Over the past few days, these incredible teens have been donating their time and talents to various organizations across our city!
Read MoreDecember 10, 2019
Federation and Beth Yeshurun host Rich Recht family Chanukah concert
For families looking for an activity on Christmas day, join the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston’s PJ Library and Congregation Beth Yeshurun for a lively family Chanukah concert.
Read MoreNovember 14, 2019
Federation PJ Library Connectors Bring Jewish Programming to Houston Suburbs
The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is working to better link the families who live in Houston suburbs with each other and the Jewish community through its new PJ Library Connectors program.
Read MoreNovember 11, 2019
Federation helps Day Schools obtain more than $500,000 in Title money services
The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston works with our city’s seven Jewish Day Schools to ensure students receive the help they need and the services they are entitled to to foster success in school.
Read MoreAnnouncements
New CEO Announcement
July 28, 2021
The Board of Trustees of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is pleased to announce that it has unanimously selected Renee Wizig-Barrios as the Federation’s next President & Chief Executive Officer.
READ MOREWe Stand as One
June 17, 2021
The board and staff had a lot of fun making this music video that so well encapsulates our Houston Jewish community.
Watch the Video