Jewish Herald-Voice (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 103, No. 45, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 26, 2012 Page: 1 of 24
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The Texas Gulf Coast’s Jewish Newspaper Since 1908
January 26, 2012- 2 Shevat 5772_#_Volume Clll - Number 45_#_Houston, Texas_#_jhvonline.com_#_$2 Per Copy
Houston Federation allocates
more funding for Birthright Israel
The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is on a mission this year
to provide more Houston-based young adults the opportunity to take
the Taglit-Birthright Israel trip. Each year, nearly 50 percent of the
Houston-based applicants are waitlisted.
“That statistic will improve in 2012 because of the increased
allocation and supplemental funds raised by our local Jewish
Birthright young adults ride ’em
See Birthright on Page 4 high in the desert.
UN Holocaust
Remembrance Day
to be observed in Houston
Holocaust Museum Houston and the American
Jewish Committee will commemorate the United
Nations’ International Holocaust Remembrance
Day in special ceremonies with Houston’s
Consular Corps.
See Holocaust on Page 4
JHV: VICKI SAMUELS LEVY
With jubilation, leading the parade to Chabad Uptown, are Rabbi Mendel Blecher - Chabad of
The Woodlands, Rabbi Chaim Lazaroff, Ron Biran (one of many given the honor of dancing with
the Torah) and Gavriel Puig. Back: Avrumi Fishman, Nicholas Morgan and Moshe Melnik.
Dedication includes ceremonies and procession
By VICKI SAMUELS LEVY
The writing of a new sefer Torah is a
joyous occasion that few Jews have the
opportunity to witness in their lifetime.
However, Houston is blessed with
individuals who help preserve future
Jewish generations by donating new sefer
Torahs for Arks that may have been home
only to Torahs on loan.
Such was the story of the Shmuel
Goldberg Unity Torah, written for Chabad
Uptown and dedicated on Sunday, Jan. 22.
Native Houstonian Sarah Ann Goldstein
and her family dedicated the new scroll,
in loving memory of her brother, Shmuel
Goldberg.
In the dedication ceremony, Goldstein
described how her brother, living with
Parkinson’s disease, had no children. He
wanted to gift her some property, but she
resisted, wishing instead that he sell it to
cover medical bills. Ultimately, he died,
leaving her the property She sold it and
used the proceeds to commission a sefer
See Torah on Page 6
Good first impression
Rep. Bill Flores explores U.S. foreign policy
in Israel during AIEF seminar
By MICHAEL C. DUKE
A freshman member of Congress
from Texas gained a greater
understanding of Israel’s security
needs during his first trip to the
Jewish state.
U.S. Rep. Bill Flores, TX-17, was
part of a six-member congressional
delegation that traveled to Israel
earlier this month to explore
American foreign policy in the
region.
The group met with top Israeli Rep- Flores
and Palestinian leaders, military officials and business
professionals, and also visited religious and cultural sites,
as part of the seven-day seminar that was sponsored by the
American Israel Education Foundation.
The trip marked Flores’ first overseas travel as a member
of Congress. It was his first visit to the Holy Land, as well.
See Impression on Page 6
Rabbi honored by UOS Goldberg School
JHV: JEANNE F. SAMUELS
Rabbi Joseph Radinsky accepts the inaugural “Rabbi Joseph
and Juliette (of blessed memory) Radinsky Chesed Award” from
Debra Kira, UOS Goldberg Montessori School’s head of school.
The schools well-patronized fundraiser, “Toast to Tomorrow,”
took place Saturday evening, Jan. 21, at the home of Dr. Allen
and Jen Deutsch. Through Rabbi Radinsky’s vision and mission,
the school he helped launch in 1977 is now the largest and oldest
Montessori preschool and kindergarten in the Southwest United
States, educating 125 students annually.
Yom Limmud 2012 to feature free concerts.....................................................Page 2
Texas Views on Texas Jews: Ex-communities................................................Page 3
Native son Tinterow returns; now at helm of MFAH......................................Page 5
Groundbreaking cancer vaccine in trials at Hadassah hospital................Page 6
Tu B’Shevat happenings.........................................................................................Page 17
CHANGE IN
CONCERT TIME
Please note that the time for the
“Am Yisrael Chai” concert at Temple
Emanu El on Tuesday, Jan. 31, has
changed to 7 p.m., a half-hour earlier
than the original publicity stated.
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