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Children of Israel celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut in Houston
By MICHAEL C. DUKE 15.MAY.08
Carnival connects Houstonians with Jewish homeland
Braving the 90 degree afternoon heat on May 8, hundreds of children of all ages, and their families, celebrated the 60th anniversary of modern Israeli statehood at a community-wide Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel Independence Day) carnival at the Jewish Community Center of Houston’s Merfish Teen Center.
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A hopeful story
By TEDDY WEINBERGER 15.MAY.08
It’s no secret that Israel has turned 60 with much less joy and optimism than when it turned 50. Yet, despite Israel’s security, economic and social problems, one still encounters moments of grace and hope when one least expects it. Here is a story of one such occasion: [More] |
Olmert fights for survival, amid political, legal and PR troubles
By LESLIE SUSSER 15.MAY.08
JERUSALEM (JTA) – Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is fighting for his political life on three fronts: legal, political and in the court of public opinion. The multipronged battle follows allegations that Olmert may have violated campaign regulations or taken bribes as mayor of Jerusalem or minister of trade, industry and labor. [More]‘Odd jobs’ needed
By MICHAEL C. DUKE 15.MAY.08
Do you, or somebody you know, have an unusual line of work? The JH-V would like to feature community members with unusual vocations in our upcoming annual Jewish lifestyle magazine, VOICES in Houston.
Email information to Michael Duke at michaeld@jhvonline.com, subject line, “odd jobs.”
CELEBRATE ISRAEL@60
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Published 08.MAY.08
How are you celebrating Israel’s 60th anniversary year? Two of Rabbi Yossi and Faige Grossman’s children, Penina, 3-year-old student at Sephardic Gan/Torat Emet, and Ahuva, 10-year-old at Torah Day School, are in the spirit. Read about upcoming community celebrations, including May 8 at the Merfish Center, in this and future issues of the Jewish Herald-Voice.Community honors memory of 6 million
By MICHAEL C. DUKE 08.MAY.08
Houston Holocaust survivors and wartime rescuers also honored
Nearly 600 Houstonians – young and old, Jewish and non-Jewish – paid their respects to the 6 million innocent Jews murdered during the Holocaust at a citywide Yom Hashoah service on May 1. (more) |
Israel getting charged up over future of electric cars
By DINA KRAFT 08.MAY.08
TEL AVIV, Israel – In a land of high gas prices and no oil resources, Israel is positioning itself to lead the world into the age of the electric car. With $200 million in funding from private investors and enthusiastic support from the Israeli government, a young Israeli high-tech multimillionaire, Shai Agassi, is laying the groundwork for Israel to become the first test case for the gasoline-free electric car. (more) |
08.MAY.08 And the beat goes on
01.MAY.08 Financial assistance needed
01.MAY.08 Israel@60
01.MAY.08 New inductees named to Sports Hall of Fame
01.MAY.08 As perpetrators die out, push is made to collect Nazi stories
01.MAY.08 GOP lawmakers target Carter
24.APR.08 Beth Israel’s rabbi named tops among Reform rabbis
24.APR.08 Carrying the Olympic torch
24.APR.08 Astronaut, in space for Passover, remembers a fallen Israeli hero
24.APR.08 Pope’s visit draws Jewish praise, though concerns remain
17.APR.08 Take a stroll
17.APR.08 Hezbollah advocate challenged at Rice
17.APR.08 4,850 newspapers: Four winners
17.APR.08 AJC Chapter annual meeting May 5
17.APR.08 Reaching for the Promised Land
10.APR.08 Houston celebrates Israel@60 with parade and party
10.APR.08 Holocaust education program at Rice on April 30
10.APR.08 Local rabbi oversees kosher-for-Passover Coke® production
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