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Beloved community member dies in tragic home fire By JEANNE F. SAMUELS | JHV
Eva Lou Chapman
Eva Lou Chapman, a pillar of the Houston Orthodox Jewish community, died tragically Aug. 19, 2016, when a horrific fire engulfed the back of her home and critically injured Julius, her husband of 62 years. He remains hospitalized, suffering from toxic inhalation and some burns. The fire occurred minutes before 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 19, erev Shabbat. The Chapmans’ neighbor, Daniel Myers, heard what sounded like an unusual kind of glass breakage. From his bedroom window, he saw the back of the Chapman house was on fire. His wife called the
fire department as he ran out the door. “I kicked the front door open, but the door was blocked,” he told the JHV. He was able to speak to Julius, but the black smoke prevented him from seeing into the house. Firefighters arrived within two minutes, he said, and quickly were able to enter the home and pull Julius out. Myers’ own home sustained some fire damage. “Firefighters from HFD Station 37 on Stella Link Road were the first-responders to the alarm, [around 7:45 p.m.] arriving within four minutes – perhaps quicker,” Deputy Chief Stephen Cichon told the JHV. “On site, there were six engines, two ladder trucks, two chief’s cars, one rescue truck, two EMS vehicles (ambulance and a paramedic
unit) and six arson investigators: a total of 35 HFD personnel.” Cichon added, “They tapped out the fire in 35 minutes” in spite of problems that hindered their entering the house. On Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, a memorial service for Eva Lou Chapman was conducted by Rabbi Barry Gelman in the Freedman Chapel of United Orthodox Synagogues. Before the service, Rabbi Shimon Lazaroff told the JHV that, besides the rabbis, Eva Lou Chapman was one of only three Torah-observant Jews in Houston when he and his wife arrived in the early 1970s.
Medallion residents prom out at ‘Born on the Bayou’
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Demon busting 101
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By KATHY ZIEBEN | For the JHV
Prom night: Thursday, Aug. 18. A night to dress up and live it up. That’s what nearly 50 residents of The Medallion Jewish Assisted Living Residence were treated to when they entered The Medallion “ballroom” for “Born on The Bayou,” the eighth-annual Medallion Senior Prom. A Louisiana backwoods theme transformed the assisted living dining hall, delighting residents as they strolled or rolled into the room. Volunteers and dates for residents were dedicated members of Houston Area Youth Council on Service, The Bellaire MENS Club and The Leading Ladies. These Houston- and Bellaire-area teens arrived casually dressed in overalls, jumpsuits, construction safety vests and hats. Couples had snapshots made at a souvenir photo booth; some donned masks, held up cut-out smiles or mustaches or posed as if singing into a microphone.
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Clockwise from top left: Prom queen Ann Fastow was the belle of the ball with her date, Jordan Loev, from Bellaire High School; Derrick Shore, cohost of Channel 2’s “Houston Life,” rocks out with resident Lissa Streusand; Harrison Funchess and resident Shirley Zwirn cut up in the photo booth; Celebrity date David Cordua with resident Florence Weitzner; Jennifer Barnes, director of The Medallion’s Life Enrichment, helps out with student bingo callers, Jade Bacol-Cao and Neda Azadi.
Belief in demons has long been a part of Judaism. During medieval times, in Yiddish books for women and religious works for men, such as Sefer Hasidim, humans are warned of the constant peril of demons. No place, no time and no person was exempt from the danger of malevolent spirit attack. Belief in demons goes much further back than that, said Wendy Lerman, who will teach the class, “On the Margins of Judaism,” Thursdays, 10:45-11:45 a.m., at the Merfish Teen Center. Registration for the Melton Adult Education class, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 15, to Thursday, Dec. 15, is open. “The Talmud talks about demons as a fact of life. They exist and are the cause of most of the bad things that happen to people. If a person had an accident, it was due to demons,” Lerman said. “Demons were very tricky. There were some demons that didn’t have a body, while others could change their form into that of a cat or other animal. “If you were going from one town to the next and passing through the woods and were attacked, it could have been demons. In fact, it became the custom when a traveler left a town, the townsfolk had to escort the traveler part of the way or at least watch them as long as they remained in sight. This was a symbolic extension of the town’s protection because demons were known to hang out in uninhabited places.” See Demons on Page 3
Emery football begins season in unfamiliar territory: No. 1 in state By MATT SAMUELS | JHV
Emery High School’s new stadium has all of the bells and whistles: A weight room, training facility, locker rooms, press box and reserved chair-back seating. The part the Jaguars are most proud of, however, hangs just across the parking lot in the school gymnasium: a 2015 TAPPS football state
championship banner. Fresh off the first state football championship in school history, the Jaguars open the 2016 season in a place they’ve never been before – the preseason top-ranked TAPPS sixman football team in Texas. “Last year was amazing and it was a lot of fun,” senior captain Lewis Graubart said. “This year, we See Emery on Page 16
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Symposium class: Russian rulers for three centuries Romanov Dynasty and Tragedy.” Prissy Roosth will present the class on It was known as “The Tuesdays, Sept. 6-27 at 11:30 Time of Troubles” in Russian a.m. at the JCC. Roosth history. Cossacks advanced previously has led three from the south, Sweden Symposium classes on the from the north, Poland from British monarchs. the west. A coalition of Although most people some 800 Russian patriots know Roosth primarily gathered in the Kremlin in through her role as a January 1613 to choose a fundraiser for various Jewish new czar. After nearly two organizations, studying the months of political intrigue, British monarchy has been negotiations and fasting, the her hobby since age 10. delegates chose 17-year-old Prissy Roosth “That’s when I disMichael Fyodorovich, the last surviving son of the Romanov family, covered my mother’s book on Mary, Queen as their new sovereign. Thus began the rule of Scots,” said Roosth. “I read the book over of the Romanov Dynasty, which lasted until and over again. I love stories about people. Monarchs have stories that are more interthe communist takeover of Russia in 1917. The Romanov reign is the subject of esting than most people.” There was an actual connection an adult learning Symposium class, “The By AARON HOWARD | JHV
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“The most successful czars were absolute rulers,” said Roosth. “It was Catherine the Great who said, ‘being an absolute monarch is a chimera.’ Yet, in the end, she reversed her liberal tendencies and went back to being more of an autocrat.” Josef Stalin, after he consolidated power and became autocratic head of the Soviet Union, was reported to have said, “The Russian people are czarist, accustomed to one person being at the head. And, now there should be one.” Said Roosth: “I think the Russian people had an adulation and sense of the czar as a father figure. That’s all they ever knew for centuries. In that sense, I think it was a learned behavior, because the people lived in a hierarchical system.” *** Symposium also will offer another adult learning four-week class, “It’s My Party: A Look at the Political Process,” on Tuesdays at 10 a.m., at the JCC. On Sept. 6, Jewish Herald-Voice staff writer Aaron Howard will lead “The Ten Commandments of Jewish Participation in American Politics.” On Sept. 13, Jay Zeidman will discuss “The Making of a Jewish Conservative.” Brooke M. Bacuetes, District office manager for Congressman John Culberson, R-Texas, will lead students on “A Visit to Your Elected Representative’s Office” on Sept. 20. Mayor Pro Tem Ellen Cohen will close the series on Sept. 27 with “The Making of a Jewish Liberal.” For more information on Symposium or to register for classes, contact Esther Bethke at
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between the British and Russian monarchs, added Roosth. Queen Victoria’s second daughter was Alice. And, Alice’s last baby girl was Empress Alexandra, who married Nicholas II. “If you were royal, you had to marry another person of royal blood,” explained Roosth. “The pool of available brides was limited. However, Germany, before it became united, consisted of a group of small duchies, each with their royal houses. German duchesses became brides to the English, Danish, Greek and Russian royal houses.” The Romanov czars and czarinas rule was maintained through three principles: autocracy, religion (Russian Orthodoxy) and nationality. Autocracy is a system of government in which supreme power is concentrated in the hands of one person whose decisions are not subject to legal or legislative restraints. Absolute monarchy and dictatorship are the chief forms of autocracy. The Russian Orthodox Church officially became a government department in 1721. What little ability the church had to advocate on behalf of the serfs and the dispossessed disappeared after that. The church played an active role in Russification campaigns and in pogroms against Russian Jews. Russia was an empire that expanded over time to include many non-Russian subjects, particularly in the border areas. Russian nationality, as expressed in policies designed to promote the Russian language and culture and conversion to the Orthodox Church, increasingly became government policy in the 19th century.
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in Chicago, I had to attend at night. They didn’t have a prom for students like me. Tonight is very special.” Zwirn’s date was Meyerland resident Harrison Funchess, from Reagan High School. Youth, by no means, is wasted on the young. This intergenerational experience proves to be a valuable way for student chaperones and senior citizens to interact in a positive manner. Residents, whose decades of living have taught them how to enjoy the moment, shared their love with
their dates. Many, huddled close together, were talking and laughing throughout the evening. The Louisiana bayou theme continued with a Cajun dinner of jambalaya, fried fish strips, roasted corn, hush puppies, okra and “swamp drinks” (iced tea, soft drinks or beer and wine). Dessert was ice-cold watermelon on a stick and pecan pralines. Rose Lee Liberman, who turned 90 the week after the prom, said, “The food is a bit different than I am used to and not to my taste.” Her date was Jared Lang, honorary chair, who also is on the advisory board for Leading Ladies. A lively game of bingo followed dinner, and lottery tickets were given to the winners. Among the numerous celebrity chaperones were Bellaire Mayor Andrew Freidberg; New Living owners Jeff Kaplan and Adam Brackman; Houston Alzheimers Association CEO Richard Elbein; Cordua executive chef and owner, David Cordua. Also, Michael Wiesenthal, owner of M. Wiesenthal Men’s Collection; and Robert Glaser, HCC board trustee, to name a few. Each celebrity chaperone was presented with a small plaque of appreciation. The evening climaxed with the announcement of the prom queen, Ann Fastow. Donned with a blue cape, a colorful boa and a crowning hat, she also received a bouquet of flowers as she sat court, speechless, in front of the room. Ed Fastow, Ann’s son, was nearby. “Her last prom was 75 years ago,” he said of his mom, “and this has to be the happiest I have seen my mother. She is very honored and touched by the award. She is just beaming tonight! This has to be the greatest thing that’s happened to her this year.”
for any other purpose, We’re so modern that because an evil spirit rests most of us reject all belief on it, and it must not be in demons and evil spirits. spilled in a place frequented Yet, some customs used to by human beings. Before protect us from demons the morning hand-washing, became so ingrained one should not touch either they are still with us. For the mouth, the nose, the example, people used ears, the lower orifice, or to believe demons came any kind of food, or an open and settled on a person vein, because the evil spirit while they slept. And, that rests upon the hands when a person woke up, before washing will cause the demons fled all parts injury to these things. ...” of the body except for the Said Lerman: “We still fingertips. Wendy Lerman do the negel vasser, or the So, as late as 1864, the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch (abbreviated washing of the fingertips, first thing in Code of Jewish Law, compiled by Rabbi the morning without giving the demons (shedim) credit for its origin.” Solomon Ganzfried), reads: Besides demons and how to protect “ ... There is another reason given by the Kabbalists for this morning hand- against them, Lerman’s class will cover washing; when a man is asleep, the holy dream interpretation, astrology, the soul departs from his body and an unclean powerful names of G-d and their ability spirit descends upon him. When rising to create life (among other powers), Bible from sleep, the unclean spirit departs from codes, recycling of souls, dybbuks and his entire body except from his fingers, exorcism. Yes, there’s a Jewish exorcism and does not depart until one spills water that occasionally is performed today. “These things were once very much a upon them three times alternately. ... The hands must be washed into a vessel only. part of Jewish life,” said Lerman. “Some The water thus used must not be utilized things, like astrology, are forbidden in
Torah. Yet, astrology is not discredited. There’s general agreement that Jews should not go to a soothsayer. But, there was disagreement about what a soothsayer is and the specifics of what was prohibited. Jews were said by some to be outside the realm of astrology because they are G-d’s people. So, was astrology believed to be real? Sages were divided on that point.” On the other hand, dream interpretation was not forbidden. The Talmud says “a dream is 1/60th of prophecy.” The Talmud also states every dream contains some nonsense. That’s why one had to consult somebody who was a professional dream interpreter. But beware: You had to carefully pick your dream interpreter because as it also says in Talmud, “all dreams follow the mouth.” That is, if you were told your dream meant good things would happen, good things were likely to follow. And, conversely, bad interpretations usually would be followed by bad occurrences. What could one do to ameliorate a bad dream? Lerman said, “Come to my class and find out.” For information, visit erjcchouston. org/jewish-learning/florence-melton.
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Tables were set with checkered tablecloths. Keeping with the backwoods’ theme, laundry hung from clothes lines, and cut-out alligators and KEEP OUT and NO TRESPASSING signs dotted the room. Zydeco music, by The Hollimon Exress Band, filled the room and residents clapped to the rhythm. The three service organizations for young men and women from area high schools put on the entire event. A major undertaking, the prom requires months of advance preparation, which involves securing sponsorships, designing decorations and assigning volunteers. They also secure local celebrity chaperones. The BMC is under the guidance of volunteer adviser Randy McKinney. “I am very proud of our co-chairs and all the student volunteers for their hard work in planning prom night,” McKinney told the JHV. “It takes a very special young person to put service above self. I’m so proud of them all.” As many as 35 Leading Ladies attended the prom. Fiona Hart, Bellaire High School senior and Leading Ladies chair, worked with committee chairs over the past eight months. Together, they raised the funds and secured donations to ensure a fun and memorable evening. “All of this is student driven, and I believe everyone involved did a remarkable job this year,” Hart told the JHV. “I realized last year that this is a really big deal for the residents. They look forward to us picking them up at their apartment doors, even inviting us in to see pictures of their families before escorting them to the party.” Kacy Rosen, a senior at Alexander Smith Academy, was the lead chair of the senior prom. “I wanted to get involved
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Prior to the discovery of the germ theory, it was believed demons caused many diseases. These malevolent spirits lurked in the dirtiest of places, such as privies or outhouses. You could protect yourself by not entering a privy alone. But, there’s the issue of modesty. So, the mother of the sage, Abaye, trained a lamb to accompany her son into the privy. One also could alert the demons you were coming into a privy by rattling a nut in a brass dish. The daughter of Rav Hisda did this to frighten the evil spirits away from her father. After all, if the goal of a demon is to inhabit the body of a human, then its greatest achievement would be to enter the body of a sage. “If the Talmudic sages were talking about the halakhic implications of demons, I don’t think you can call this ‘folk religion.’ Belief in demons was a part of everyday reality for Jews in Talmudic times and into the medieval age. Even today, there are Jews who do not deny the reality of demons. Back then, protection against demons was widely accepted,” said Lerman.
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Guest Editorial So, this is what peace looks like
Elie becomes a defender of the Jewish people TEDDY WEINBERGER Notes from the
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It’s not the end of the world just because an Egyptian athlete refused to shake hands with his Israeli counterpart at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 15. After all, the Egyptian is the one who violated judo etiquette. He’s the one whom the fans booed. I won’t lose any sleep over his petty insult, and I doubt many Israelis will either. But, the incident, as small as it was, does offer some food for thought about much bigger issues, such as the prospects for peace between Israel and her Arab neighbors. The Judo snubber, Islam El Shehaby, was born on August 1, 1982. In other words, he was born nearly five years after Anwar Sadat’s visit to Jerusalem. Four years after the successful Camp David negotiations. Three and a half years after the signing of the Israel-Egypt peace treaty. Three months after the final Israeli withdrawal from the Sinai. Which is to say that El Shehaby has never known anything but peace with Israel. Throughout his entire life, Egypt has been at peace, not at war, with the Jewish state. So, if El Shehaby hates Israel, it’s not because of anything in his personal experience. He’s not a bitter war veteran. He didn’t watch his friends die in some tank battle with the Israelis. There has to be some other reason to explain his hostility. And, there is. The peace treaty requires both parties to “abstain from hostile propaganda” against each other. Former Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin insisted on that clause because he understood that for peace to last, it has to be between peoples, not just between leaders. Leaders, of course, come and go. Sadat was assassinated in October 1981, even before Israel’s final withdrawal. Begin resigned from office in October 1983. For peace between Israel and Egypt to endure, both countries had to consciously educate their people to accept it. The Israeli public didn’t need much convincing. The Israelis, after all, were the victims. They were the ones who were desperate for peace. And, even those who had some qualms about Israel’s enormous concessions – giving up the entire Sinai peninsula, surrendering the oil fields, tearing down the Jewish communities in the Yamit region – soon retreated from their opposition. Not so in Egypt. Neither Sadat nor his successors ever made any serious effort to educate the younger generation to accept peace. The Egyptian government-controlled media, mosques and schools continued to spout hatred of Israel and Jews. As a child, Islam El Shehaby no doubt was inculcated with the same anti-Israel and anti-Semitic hatred that dominated Egyptian society before there was a peace treaty. Real peace never took hold. The treaty has been, and remains, little more than a long-term ceasefire. Now, a ceasefire is, of course, much better than gunfire. But, a ceasefire is a fragile thing. If it’s not backed by deep, wide-ranging societal support for peace, then it could be broken at any time, by some new leader who decides he prefers war. And, because the Egyptian public has been educated and conditioned for war all these years, it will back him up. That’s the problem with Islam El Shehaby. He continues to view Israel as the enemy, all these years later. That’s why he could not bring himself to shake the hand of his Israeli judo opponent. There may be “peace,” but he’s ready for war – ready and willing. Which is why so many Israelis are reluctant about the idea of establishing a Palestinian state next door. If 34 years after the peace treaty was signed, an Egyptian athlete still will not even shake hands with an Israeli, what does that portend for peace with the Palestinians, whose entire society is drenched in hatred of Israel and Jews? The consolation that Israelis can derive from peace with Egypt is that although it’s shallow, at least most of the Egyptian army is separated from Israel by the Sinai. A Palestinian army, however, would be just a few miles from Tel Aviv, Haifa and Jerusalem. That’s too much of a risk to ask Israelis to take. They have every right to wait until they see meaningful changes in Palestinian society before they start talking about taking those kinds of chances. The non-handshake in Rio de Janeiro is a reminder of that reality.
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At the conclusion of a soldier’s training, the IDF conducts an “end of course” (sof maslul) ceremony. My son Elie, who is in an elite, secret commando unit, recently completed a relatively lengthy 16-month training. (I was rebuked by a friend for mentioning the name of Elie’s unit in a previous column; let’s just say here Elie’s unit specializes in operating behind enemy lines.) The ceremony was held on Thursday night, Aug. 11, at the unit’s base near Ashkelon. At the ceremony, a brief film showed us portions of the training: Use of sophisticated weapons, martial arts, hand-tohand combat, charging enemy positions, transport via helicopter, use of special gear for night fighting, and the frequent, arduous challenge of walking/running extremely long distances with extremely heavy packs on one’s back. Sarah and I looked at each other: Too much scary information. A mother of one of the boys spoke, and she very much expressed a lot of what I was feeling. On the one hand, we are extremely proud of our boys. The IDF sees a need for this incredibly demanding unit, and our boys volunteered for the challenge (while there is a universal draft, participation in elite units is voluntary). But, this graduation is so very different from other graduations. The good wishes of “mazel tov” I heard seemed fraught, because, at this graduation, Elie and his comrades officially became lohamim (fighters). Now, they are fully trained to go on any mission their commanders deem necessary. Half of the approximately 60 boys graduating from the two units that night were religious. As it happened, one of the religious boys was chosen to address the crowd. He drew attention to the fact the ceremony was occurring during the days leading up to Tisha B’Av, which commemorates the destruction of the two Jerusalem Temples. He said, in effect, the job of the new fighters was to prevent such destruction to the Jewish people. I
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was amazed. Outside of Israel, only religious Jews know of Tisha B’Av, and the day is completely taken up with religious meaning. Here at this military ceremony, this new fighter dared to point to the obvious (so obvious he apparently was not afraid of being accused of advocating religious values to the general public – something religious soldiers typically avoid): The destruction of the Temples was a political and military defeat for the Jewish nation. The young man was saying that, after almost two millennia of military powerlessness, soldiers in today’s IDF have the privilege to defend the Jewish people. After the ceremony I walked around the base. At the entrance to the large dining hall there is a big poster. On it was the symbol of Elie’s unit with the words, “Tomorrow War.” The prophetic vision of Isaiah (2.4) and Micah (4.3), quoted to the world by Menahem Begin at his Nobel acceptance speech in December 1978, still remains our hope: “Nation shall not take up sword against nation; they shall never again know war.” But, that is our hope for the future. We pray this vision will be realized in the near, rather than in the distant, future, but we also know that it will not happen tomorrow. War is tomorrow. What about today? In part, today necessarily is about preparing for war tomorrow, and, as of Aug. 11, my son Elie is fully prepared. But thankfully, because tomorrow is not here, today I want to simply be proud of my son and of my family – and to happily say, “Mazel Tov.” Copyright 2016, Teddy Weinberger
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IN OTHER WORDS Letters to Editor Proposed Hillcroft Expansion This urgent message is about the city of Houston intentions to expand Hillcroft Street to six lanes, as noted in the recently released Hillcroft Reconstruction Project (CIP#N-1000012) with future expansions all the way to Beltway 8. Indeed, we greatly appreciate the high importance and the dedicated attention being given to our city of Houston mobility. However, the embedded use of many individual vehicles continues to be too often encouraged by the incessant development of streets, seemingly with less than adequate consideration of other important aspects of comprehensive planning, such as the preservation of neighborhoods, conservation of green space/trees and the overwhelming criticality of drainage. Since 1942, street development has evolved into spacing a major thoroughfare at one-mile intervals. But, is such spacing really necessary – such that a driver needs to travel only one-half mile to be on a major thoroughfare? It would seem reasonable the interval could be more than double the distance (two-miles), such that a driver could easily travel one mile in only two-minutes in either direction to reach a major thoroughfare. Current counts and future expectations do not indicate that Hillcroft Street has so much vehicular traffic that it needs to be converted to six lanes, and the projected development in Fort Bend County is not/ should not be considered as adequate justification to widen Hillcroft Street. Further, the Amendment Request by the Fort Bend County Engineer’s Office (2014: A1 – Hillcroft Street) does not support the need for six lanes. Instead, the detail of the justification states the “…proposed
couplet – i.e. a pair of one-way, two-lane Major Thoroughfares, straddling Fort Bend County Parkway” and further states “… as a sufficient width two-lane Major Thoroughfare… .” There is no need for Hillcroft Street to be made wider than its proposed Beltway 8 connection. Further, the employment and housing projections to 2035 of 1.8 million more people for Houston indicate that a great number of those living in the ETJ will be working within the city limits and its eight major activity centers. However, Hillcroft Street is not actually within, and does not connect directly to, any of those major activity areas. There are no known developers who would see a need to widen this thoroughfare. Hillcroft Street does not connect to the major activity area of the I-10 Energy Corridor, that is more realistically accessed on Beltway 8/Sam Houston Parkway farther to the west. Instead, Hillcroft Street feeds into Voss Rd., Memorial and the residential area of the West Houston Villages that are not likely to generate traffic south towards Fort Bend County. Therefore, I respectfully propose the city of Houston intentions to expand Hillcroft Street to six lanes must be promptly reevaluated and that the judicious realization will be that the funds should be appropriately used where there are more critical needs. Your most serious consideration is very important and will be especially appreciated by all of us who would be negatively affected by changing Hillcroft Street, and additionally by those who will benefit from a project more critically needed elsewhere. David Morris + Architect
Citing their ‘core beliefs,’ 40 Orthodox clergy condemn Trump’s ‘hateful rhetoric’ (JTA) – Forty American Orthodox clergy co-signed a letter condemning Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for what they called his “hateful rhetoric and intolerant policy proposals.” The letter – whose signatories included Irving “Yitz” Greenberg, the founding president of Clal-The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership in New York – was published Aug. 19 on the website Cleveland.com. Noting that “religion should be invoked with care” when addressing politics, the rabbis added that, “Nevertheless, there are times when the political discourse veers into morally offensive language and policy proposals that violate fundamental religious norms.” The rabbis’ “core religious values and essential theological beliefs,” they wrote, “require us to condemn Donald Trump’s hateful rhetoric and intolerant policy proposals in the strongest possible terms.” In the current presidential election campaign, they also wrote, “we have been deeply troubled to hear proposals that condemn whole groups and which are justified by pointing to evil behaviors by members of that group or religion.” Trump has called for banning Muslims from entering the United States and later, in remarks made in the context of the fight against radical Islam, for “extreme vetting” of immigrants. Trump attracted outrage after lashing out at Muslim American parents whose son died while serving in the U.S. military in Iraq. After the soldier’s father criticized Trump at the Democratic National Convention in July, Trump lashed back by suggesting, among other things, that the boy’s mother “wasn’t allowed” to speak, presumably by her Muslim husband. In a reference to this incident, the rabbis wrote: “We were shocked by the disrespect shown to parents who suffered the greatest pain – losing a son who died in the service of our country. The Torah commands us always to comfort mourners. The fact that the parents criticized a candidate does not justify harsh
and hurtful retaliation.” The signers tend to represent institutions on the religiously liberal side of modern Orthodoxy. Other signers include Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz, founder and of the liberal Orthodox group Uri L’Tzedek; Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld, of Ohev Sholom: The National Synagogue in Washington; Rabbi Jeffrey S. Fox, rosh yeshiva of Yeshivat Maharat, a seminary for Orthodox women; and Rabba Sara Hurwitz, the former rosh beit midrash at the Drisha Institute in Manhattan. Separately, Trump apologized on Thursday, Aug. 18, for past remarks that “may have caused personal pain” as he sought to refocus his message in the face of falling poll numbers. “Sometimes, in the heat of debate and speaking on a multitude of issues, you don’t choose the right words or you say the wrong thing,” Trump told a crowd in Charlotte, N.C., in his first speech since shaking up his campaign team . “I have done that, and I regret it, particularly where it may have caused personal pain. Too much is at stake for us to be consumed with these issues.” Trailing Clinton in national opinion polls, Trump has tried to reset his campaign, announcing a shake-up of his senior campaign staff for the second time in less than two months. In the past week, he has abandoned his free-wheeling style of campaigning, instead using a teleprompter at every rally. On Aug. 19, Trump’s campaign officially acknowledged the resignation of campaign chair Paul Manafort as part of a larger shakeup of the campaign staff, Vox reported. The departure of Manafort, seen as one of the most conventional political operatives in Trump’s orbit, could help consolidate the power of Kellyanne Conway, who was promoted earlier this week to campaign manager and is credited with urging Trump to offer regret for his past offensive comments, and Stephen Bannon, the executive chairman of the conservative Breitbart News site, who was brought on as campaign CEO, according to Politico.
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Comment on snippet from Jerusalem In the “In Touch From Jerusalem” column that appeared in the Jewish Herald-Voice of Aug. 18, 2016, writers Felice and Michael Friedson state that “Israeli policies top the hit parade of obstacles to the establishment of a Palestinian state.” The notion of ‘two states for two people’ they believe to be further stalled by the inability of Hamas and Fatah to reconcile. One would conclude in reading this snippet from Jerusalem that it is Israeli policy, and the inability of Hamas and Fatah to cooperate, that retard progress toward the notion of a
two-state solution. Nowhere do these reporters mention or even allude that both Hamas and Fatah remain firm in their commitment to the destruction of Israel. A two-state solution forever will be a mirage as long as the two factions ignore the existence and legitimacy of the Jewish state. Any move off the starting block for a partnership for peace and two states for two peoples will take a courageous leader who can persuade Palestinians to recognize and accept Israel. Matt Krohn
Arab leaders’ eyes on Israel’s nuclear activity In Touch From Jerusalem FELICE and MICHAEL FRIEDSON There was some potentially good news about Israel’s annual battle against those seeking to dismantle its nuclear program, amid the usual plethora of doomsday scenarios. In the end, the answer to whether it’s good or not is not clear – more of the “Mideastmuddy” variety. The daily Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that it obtained a secret communication sent to those who will represent Israel at the International Atomic Energy Agency’s conference, informing them of the decision by Arab leaders to forgo a vote on a resolution demanding international oversight on Israel’s nuclear activity. That sounded like “blue ice” – a gift (?) from heaven. In addition to including a heads-up warning that the situation could turn on a dime, it also was explained to the diplomats that a decision had been made by Arab leaders to focus on what should be a “more achievable” goal: challenging the safety of Israel’s nuclear facilities. Haaretz said the Israeli diplomatic corps will be gracious toward the representatives of Arab states, commending their decision to forgo the resolution this year, but offer a stern warning that if they change their minds, Israel will fight to prevent the resolution’s passage. From the inception of the Israeli nuclear program until the first Obama term, all American governments backed Israel’s policy of nuclear ambiguity without exception. But, in the first Obama term, then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton shocked the Israeli defense establishment by opening the door to American approval of an international conference on making the Middle East a “nuclear-weaponsfree zone,” albeit with the caveat that the time was not yet ripe to do so. Nevertheless, the Israelis fear that it is the only nation to be targeted by the effort that has the appearance of something all nations would want to support. Meanwhile, the Haaretz article kicked off a storm of controversy when word came back that because of it, director-general of the foreign ministry Dore Gold ordered diplomats to say nothing to the media. *** Political science buffs and policy wonks should like this story that’s still playing out: a senior political figure being told by officials across the spectrum that you can’t drop one shoe. The case in point: former prime minister (and defense minister and army chief of staff) Ehud Barak spoke at a conference and in his remarks included the pro forma prime ministerbashing expected of a personality of his status. But, when Barak specifically accused incumbent Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu of “harming the security of the state,” warnings across the political spectrum sounded. Members of parliament want to know
what Barak is referring to. In a rare moment for Israeli politics, a major figure’s feet are being held to the fire. *** Recently appointed Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman has thrown a new cliché at the Palestinians – the proverbial “Carrot and Stick.” It refers to his new policy which features Israelis’ effort to offer gestures intended to “ease conditions” for those who do nothing to support violence and use the stick on those who aid and abet or otherwise assist the ones who foment violence and support terror. The crux of the policy is to circumvent the Palestinian Authority, while seeking direct communication with the Palestinian people. In addition to a new Arabic website, to start, 15 villages identified as being “clean” of terrorists and labeled “green villages” will begin to receive the Lieberman-directed largesse. Plans include a multi-million dollar expenditure to build kindergartens, hospitals and sports facilities for the Palestinians in the West Bank. On the flip side, “red villages,” deemed to support terror, will bear the brunt of a new, aggressive campaign that will include cancellation of work permits, confiscation of funding that supports terrorism, stepped-up army operations in what is designated “Area A” by the Oslo Accords (where the Palestinians are supposed to have full administrative and security control with no Israeli incursions) and the demolition of homes belonging to the families of those who carry out acts of violence against Israeli targets. *** The use of an Iranian air base by Russian jet fighters en route to bombing runs in Syria set off explosions louder than the bombs that they dropped. Western media view the latest Putin attention-grabber as a message to the Obama administration that there are other players with whom Russia can align if Washington is not interested. It was noted that Tehran has never allowed foreign powers to use its bases for staging combat runs, and much is being made of the “what-if” of a three-way alliance between Russia, Iran and the Lebanon-based Iranian terror proxy Hezbollah. Reporters in Washington note the vagueness of the American administration’s responses to inquiries about the Russian intent. One question reinforcing the discussion of Moscow messagesending to Washington is the overall advantage of using Iranian airfields when Russia has facilities for its air force inside of Syria. *** Mideast Daily News is in your inbox five days each week, with a look at what’s happening in Israel, the Palestinian territories and the Middle East; “informative but not abusive” was how one loyal reader put it. Send your email address to
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Temple Sinai hot dog cookout and open house
Houston Day of Learning with Chabad of West Houston and Congregation Or Ami; the event will be held at the West Houston JCC. There will be programs for people of all ages. Ellen Neuwirth-Hirsch, temple president, said, “We are looking forward to showing our prospective members what a vibrant community we are. There are opportunities for everyone to participate in congregational life, from our warm and welcoming Friday night services and innovative religious school programs to our meaningful service projects, our creative adult education programs and our fun social events.” Temple Sinai serves a large geographic region, from Cypress to Richmond, from Fulshear and Katy to the Galleria area. From families with young children, to seniors in their golden years, everyone finds a home at Temple Sinai. Temple Sinai is located at 13875 Brimhurst Dr. For more information contact the temple at 281-4965950 or email admin@temple-sinai. org.
Temple Sinai, the only Reform congregation in West Houston, welcomes all prospective members to its annual hot dog cookout and open house. The Cookout/Open House will be on Sunday, Aug. 28, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Kosher and vegetarian hot dogs will be served. The Hot Dog Cookout is the annual kickoff to the school year. The entire congregation looks forward to marking the end of summer with friends, fun and, of course, food! Prospective members can expect to meet Rabbi Annie Belford; director of Congregational Learning, Chava Gal-Or; and many members of the Temple Sinai community who are ready to show how one can become a part of this special place. Temple Sinai is an active and vibrant congregation with a very busy upcoming calendar. The third Friday of every month from September to May features the Happy Hour Shabbat, a 6 p.m. ‘early’ service filled with music and dancing, followed by a free dinner for the community. On Sept. 11, Temple Sinai will be co-sponsoring the first West
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NCJW names 2016 gala honorees “is part of who we are,” an National Council of essential trait passed down Jewish Women, Greater through generations. Zach Houston Section has began volunteering as a chosen Houston sisters young woman at Planned Ellyn Josef and Jennifer Parenthood. As co-chair Zach, of the Haikin family, of the 2016 JCC Children’s as recipients of this Scholarship Ball, she was year’s Robin Perlo Berry driven by the possibility NextGen Leadership of “enriching children’s Award. They will be lives,” rather than simply honored at the 2016 gala throwing a “big party.” The for their exemplary ball, she said, is just what service and contripeople see of the commitbution to the Houston tee’s efforts to raise money Jewish community and Ellyn Halkin Josef to provide education to as beyond. This year’s gala, many children as possible, “Hear Us Roar!” will be including those with held on Saturday, Nov. learning differences and 12, at 7 p.m. at Plants ’N physical disabilities. Petals Design Studio, 1 N. Josef looks to the Sampson St. concepts of tikkun olam and Sponsorship opportutzedakah when describing nities are now available. the impetus for their passions Those received by Sept. and how they are distinctly 5 will be included in Jewish. Justice, the literal the print invitation. For meaning of tzedakah, and more information, see not charity, for which it is ncjwhouston.org or email often mistaken, is what the
[email protected]. sisters are trying to create The honorees, both for others. members of Congregation Jennifer Halkin Zach “Everyone needs access Beth Israel, were born into a family that stressed the importance to justice,” said Josef. “It’s not only for of serving the Jewish community and those who can afford to pay.” Greater Houston Section’s 28th-annual people in need. Josef, an attorney, coordinates and manages all pro bono work gala will celebrate the power of women for Houston law firm Vinson & Elkins. to rock the vote with a 1920s SuffragistZach expresses her passion for service and Speakeasy-themed evening. Hear Us by serving on the board of the Evelyn ROAR! will feature a cocktail menu and Rubenstein Jewish Community Center dining options all night, plus dancing to of Houston and chairing its Children and the David Caceres Band’s 1920s standards, gaming tables and a silent auction. Camping committee. Funds raised from the event will go “I don’t remember a time when I didn’t want to help those in need,” said Josef, to GHS’s programs which serve women, who manages her law firm’s initiatives to children and families throughout the provide free legal counsel to hundreds of Houston community, including Aid clients in Houston and internationally. to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Home Josef is a graduate of Tufts University and Instruction for Parents of Preschool attended The University of Texas School of Youngsters literacy program, an annual Back 2 School! Store, SEARCH’s House of Law. Zach, a graduate of the University of Tiny Treasures and Human Traffick Stop Denver, said that serving the community NCJW Provisional Supply Bank.
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Discipline and suffering
UPCOMING EVENTS
Parshat Eikev – Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25 FRIDAY, AUG. 26
THESE SYMPOSIUMS ARE AT THE JCC ON TUESDAYS, 10 A.M., SEPT. 6-27
Congregation Emanu El celebrates the enhanced look and modifications of the Parkans Administrative Hallway, with a dedication during the 6 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat. After services, a celebratory oneg will be held throughout the hallway and adjacent areas. The celebration is open to the community.
•6Sept. 6, Jewish Herald-Voice staff writer Aaron Howard will lead “The Ten Commandments of Jewish Participation in American Politics.”
Congregation Shaar Hashalom’s special musical Acoustic Shabbat service, featuring Joe Buchanan, at 7:30 p.m., 16020 El Camino Real. CSH is the Conservative synagogue in the bay area. For information, contact the synagogue, 281-488-5861,
[email protected] or visit shaarhashalom.org.
•6Sept. 20, Brooke M. Bacuetes, district office manager for Congressman John Culberson, R-Texas, will lead students on “A Visit to Your Elected Representative’s Office.”
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, AUG. 26-28
Women of the community are invited to join the Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Israel on the weekend of Aug. 26-28, for worship, food, friendship and learning. The Sisterhood will host Sharon Benoff of the Women of Reform Judaism. To RSVP for the Friday night dinner or the Sunday morning study sessions, contact Anita Seline at 713-771-6221, or send a check to Beth Israel Sisterhood, 5600 N. Braeswood Blvd., Houston, TX 770962.
SUNDAY, AUG. 28
Congregation Beth El in Fort Bend County hosts Open House, 10 a.m. Those who would like to learn about plans for the future can meet Rabbi Joshua Lobel and visit with community leaders. For information, call 281499-5066 or email
[email protected]. Temple Sinai Hot Dog Social and Open House, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., immediately following the first day of religious school. Open to all current and prospective members; fun for all ages. Kosher and vegetarian options will be available. Temple Sinai is located at 13875 Brimhurst Dr. For information, call Cindy at 281-496-5950 or email
[email protected]. Houston-based Gene by Gene, Ltd., will offer genetic screening for those of childbearing years, 12:30-4:30 p.m., at Congregation Brith Shalom, 4610 Bellaire Blvd. There is a cost for the testing, but it includes a 70 percent discount, thanks to a reduced fee by Gene by Gene and a generous subsidy from the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston. Contact Suzanne Jacobson, sjacobson@houstonjewish. org, for information.
•6Sept. 27, Mayor Pro Tem Ellen Cohen will close the series with “The Making of a Jewish Liberal.” For more information on Symposium or to register for classes, contact Esther Bethke at
[email protected] or 713-595-8186.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 11
JKindHouston, a Jewish professionals group that helps nonprofits, seeks volunteers to sort items for the Houston Food Bank at 9 a.m. For information and to RSVP, email Barry at
[email protected]. “Matan Bat Mitzvah Program: Jewish Women Through the Ages” is a 10-week course for mothers and daughters who want to learn more about Jewish women. It meets Sundays, 4-6 p.m., at United Orthodox Synagogoues. To register go to uosh.org/event/matan.html. For questions, contact Amy Goldstein at
[email protected].
THURSDAYS, SEPT. 15-DEC. 15
“On the Margins of Judaism,” taught by Wendy Lerman, Melton Adult Education class, 10:45-11:45 a.m., at the Merfish Teen Center. For details, go to erjcchouston.org/ jewish-learning/florence-melton.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 16
Classic Connections kicks off the year with Shabbat services, 6 p.m, followed by dinner, 7:15 at Congregation Emanu El. Classic Connections is the temple’s social group for people in their 50s and 60s. To register, visit emanuelhouston.org, or email
[email protected].
SUNDAY, SEPT. 18
U.S.-Israel Relations After the November 8th Election: “What to Expect and Why” and “Exciting New Trends in Israeli Hi-Tech Innovation,” 6:30-9 p.m., in Beth Israel’s Gordon Chapel. Sponsored by Beth Israel’s Israel Advocacy Committee and Israel Public Diplomacy Forum. RSVP:
[email protected] or call 713-271-7369.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 4, THROUGH THURSDAY, SEPT. 8
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A new one-year course in the teaching of Jewish Mysticism will be offered by TORCH starting Sunday, Sept. 4, at 7:30 p.m., and Thursday, Sept. 8, at 12:30 p.m. In addition, there will be a special session in Zohar Study beginning Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 7:30 p.m. All classes meet at the TORCH Centre, 9427 Glenfield Court. To register or for information, go to torchweb.org. Scholarships are available.
SYNAGOGUES
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National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Houston Section gala, “Hear Us Roar!” at 7 p.m., Plants ‘N Petals Design Studio, 1 N. Sampson St. For more information, visit ncjwhouston.org or email info@ncjwhouston. org.
CHAI LEARNING CENTER [O] 14133 Memorial Dr., Ste. 1, Houston 77079-6800 281-589-7188; WestChabad.org
BELLAIRE JEWISH CENTER [O]
CONGREGATION BETH EL [R]
12 Bellaire Triangle Arc, Bellaire 77401 832-971-3781; BJCHouston.org
3900 Raoul Wallenberg Ln., Missouri City 77459 281-499-5066; betheltx.org
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CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL [R]
201 Live Oak St., College Station 77840-1923 979-220-5020; JewishAggies.com
5600 N. Braeswood Blvd., Houston 77096-2924 713-771-6221; Beth-Israel.org
CHABAD HOUSE AT RICE [O]
CONGREGATION BETH JACOB [C]
4501 Cartwright Rd., Ste. 770, Missouri City 77459 832-758-0685; ChabadSugarLand.com
CHABAD OF THE BAY AREA [O] CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE & LEARNING 2047 W. Main St., Ste. B7, League City,Texas 77573
CHABAD OF UPTOWN [O] 4311 Bettis Dr., Houston 77027-4403; 713-419-3960; ChabadUptown.org
CHABAD BAY AREA CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE & LEARNING 2047 W. Main St, Ste. B7 League City, TX 77573
CHABAD LUBAVITCH CENTER [O] 10900 Fondren Rd., Ste. B104, Houston 77096-5525 713-777-2000; chabadtexas.org
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My reading on the subject of dealing with children, whether as a parent or as a teacher, has taught me of the importance of setting clear and achievable goals and objectives for children to reach, and then to show recognition of the achievement of those goals. My experience as a parent, as a teacher for many years, and as a psychotherapist for much of my adult life, has borne out the wisdom of these two steps: First, lay out the expectations that you have of the child and clearly define the nature of the task at hand. Second, when the child has accomplished the task, even if not totally successfully, give him or her feedback and recognition, whether in the form of a verbal compliment or a nonverbal gesture. Discipline does not just involve “setting limits.” Indeed, saying “no” and issuing restrictive commands may not be what discipline is about. Rather, it involves “setting goals.” It is about extending a challenge, with the implicit confidence that sends that child the message, “You can do it!” This, to me, is the essence of discipline. It is not synonymous with punishment. It is synonymous with learning and personal growth. This is what I think is meant by the passage in this week’s Torah reading, Eikev, “Bear in mind that the L-rd your G-d disciplines you, just as a man disciplines his son” (Deuteronomy 8:5). The Torah takes for granted that parents will discipline their children, and that teachers will discipline their students. After all, that is why students are called disciples. The Torah insists, moreover, that the A-mighty, too, disciplines us. And, G-d does so in much the same way as successful parents do. G-d sets clear
expectations for us, and He shows us His favor when we meet those expectations and His disfavor when we fail to do so. The L-rd really is a Father, in this sense. It is no wonder then, that the book of Proverbs cautions us to “heed the discipline of your father, and do not forsake the instruction of your mother.” Notice: first discipline, and then instruction. First mussar, and Torah only afterward. As usual, there is an even deeper message in the word that the Torah uses for discipline. The root containing the Hebrew letters, yud-samach-resh, is the root of both “discipline” and “suffering.” Judaism teaches us that there is a meaning to our suffering. Sometimes, that meaning is obvious to us; more typically though, the meaning eludes us, and we desperately search for it. But, one thing is clear. We learn through discipline, and we also learn through suffering. The words of Viktor Frankl, the psychologist and Auschwitz survivor, who certainly knew about suffering, are very instructive here: “ ... On the biological plane, as we know, pain is a meaningful watcher and warder. In the psycho-spiritual realm it has a similar function. Suffering is intended to guard man from apathy, from psychic rigor mortis. As long as we suffer, we remain psychically alive. In fact, we mature in suffering, grow because of it; it makes us richer and stronger.” It is through the processes of discipline and suffering that we develop and are transformed. Both processes are painful, sometimes profoundly so. But through both, we widen our horizons, enhance our spirits and attain a deeper understanding of our life’s purpose. Discipline and suffering: important to us all as individuals, as part of the Jewish people, and as mortal humans, struggling to cope and, ultimately, to grow. To read more articles and essays by Rabbi Weinreb, go to ou.org/torah/parshaseries/rabbi-weinreb-on-parsha.
Candle lighting for Shabbat, Friday, Aug. 26, 7:32 p.m. Torah portion:Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25) – beginning with the blessings of obedience to divine commandments; Haftarah: Isaiah 49:14-51:3; Sabbath ends, Saturday, Aug. 27, 8:45 p.m.
BAIS CHABAD OF THE WOODLANDS [O]
1955 University Blvd., Houston 77030-1303 713-522-2004; ChabadAtRice.org
Weekly Torah PorTion
•6Sept. 13, Jay Zeidman will discuss “The Making of a Jewish Conservative.”
THURSDAY, SEPT. 1
The Greater Houston Jewish Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m., at Seven Acres, 6200 N. Braeswood. The program will be presented by Max Heffler on a happening at the International Jewish Genealogical Society meeting In Seattle. The GHJGS’s meetings are open to anyone interested in genealogy.
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P.O. Box 750, Galveston 77553-0750; 2401 Avenue K, Galveston 77550-4403 409-762-4545; galvestonshul.org
CONGREGATION BETH RAMBAM [O] 11333 Braesridge Dr., Houston 77071-2327 713-723-3030; BethRambam.org
CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM [R] 101 N Coulter Dr., Bryan 77803-4831 979-822-2738; CBS-BCS.org
CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM OF THE WOODLANDS [R] 5125 Shadow Bend Pl., Spring 77381-4111 281-362-1100; CBSW.org
CONGREGATION BETH YESHURUN [C] 4525 Beechnut St., Houston 77096-1896 713-666-1881; BethYeshurun.org
CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL [R] 3008 Avenue O, Galveston 77550-6898; P.O. Box 8060, Galveston 77553-8060; 409-765-5796 CBIGalveston.org
CONGREGATION BRITH SHALOM [C] 4610 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire 77401-4299 713-667-9201; BrithShalom.org
CONGREGATION EMANU EL [R] 1500 Sunset Blvd., Houston 77005-1899 713-529-5771; EmanuElHouston.org
CONGREGATION JEWISH COMMUNITY NORTH [R] 5400 Fellowship Ln., Spring 77379-8861; 281-376-0016; CJCN.org
CONGREGATION K’NESSETH ISRAEL [--] PO Box 702, Baytown 77522-0702; 100 W Sterling St., Baytown 77520-4043; 281-424-5827;
[email protected]
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HILLEL AT TEXAS A&M 800 George Bush Dr., College Station 77840-2951 979-703-1856; TAMUHillel.org
SHALOM CYPRESS [C]
801 Bering Dr., Houston 77057-2105; 713-782-4162 HCRJ.org
TEMPLE BETH TIKVAH [R]
HOUSTON HILLEL [--] 1700 Bissonnet St., Houston 77005-1710 713-526-4918;
[email protected]; HoustonHillel.org
JEWISH COMMUNITY OF BRAZOSPORT (JACOB) [R]
3443 Wilcrest St., Houston 77042-4830 713-334-4300; OrAmiHouston.org
CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHALOM [C]
KOL HALEV [RT]
CONGREGATION SHMA KOLEINU [R] P.O. Box 1808, Bellaire, Texas 77402-1808, 713-960-1800. Services at Grace Episcopal Church, 4040 West Bellfort, Houston 77025; shmakoleinu.com
CONGREGATION TEMPLE EMANUEL [R] 1120 Broadway St., Beaumont 77701-2199 409-832-6131; EmanuelBeaumont.org
CONGREGATION TORAH VACHESED [O] 5925 S. Braeswood Blvd., Houston 77096-3808 832-335-3639; TorahVachesed.com
6200 N Braeswood Blvd. Ofc., Houston 77074-7599 713-778-5700;
[email protected]; SevenAcres.org
HOUSTON CONGREGATION FOR REFORM JUDAISM [R]
P.O. Box 443, Clute 77531-0443; 88 Flaglake Dr., Clute 77531-5130
[email protected]
16020 El Camino Real, Houston 77062-4414 281-488-5861; ShaarHashalom.org
SEVEN ACRES JEWISH SENIOR CARE SERVICES [--]
P.O. Box 35634, Houston 77235-5634; 832-378-7545; KolHalevHouston.org;
[email protected]
THE L’CHAIM CENTER [I] P.O. Box 3321, Bellaire 77402-3321; 5151 Buffalo Speedway, Houston 77005-4270; 713-705-7662 L-ChaimCenter.org
MEYERLAND MINYAN [O] 9606 Chimney Rock Rd., Houston 77096-4102 9002 Chimney Rock Rd., Ste. G, PMB 186 Houston 77096-2509; 713-398-1566 MeyerlandMinyan.org
Northwest Houston/Cypress area; ShalomCypress.org 12411 Park Shadows Trl., Houston 77058-1215 281-286-1717; TempleBethTikvah.org
TEMPLE BETH TORAH [I] 320 Shallow Dr., Humble 77338-5273; 281-446-5611 TBTHumble.org
TEMPLE B’NAI ISRAEL [R] 604 N Main St., Victoria 77901-6511 361-576-5667; BnaiIsraelVictoria.com
TEMPLE ISRAEL [R] 211 Baumgarten St., Schulenburg 78956-2203 PO Box 602, Schulenburg 78956; TempleIsraelwebs.com
TEMPLE SINAI [R] 13875 Brimhurst Dr., Houston 77077-1883 281-496-5950; Temple-Sinai.org
‘THE SHUL’ OF BELLAIRE [--] 4909 Bissonnet St., Ste. 180, Bellaire 77401-4055 713-839-8887; JewishBellaire.com
UNITED ORTHODOX SYNAGOGUES [O] 9001 Greenwillow St., Houston 77096-3514 713-723-3850; UOSH.org
YOUNG ISRAEL OF HOUSTON [O] 7823 Ludington Dr., Houston 77071-2501
P.O. Box 710447, Houston 77271-0447 713-729-0719; YIHouston.org
ON CAMPUS/SIMCHAS Bat Mitzvah
‘A Slice with Rabbi Weiss’ unique one-on-one time for private chat On Thursday, Rabbi Kenny Weiss, Houston Hillel’s executive director, spent the evening at House of Pies for the Houston Hillel program, A Slice with Rabbi Weiss. The one-on-one meetings between Rabbi Weiss and Houston’s Jewish 20-somethings are organized through Jewston, Houston Hillel’s community for Jewish 20-somethings – graduate students and young professionals. Every month or so Rabbi Weiss offers Jewish 20-somethings an opportunity to have a private conversation. Jewish graduate students and young professionals can – and do – sit down with Rabbi Weiss throughout the year, whether to talk about Jewish issues, Israel, or personal counseling. For some, though, the catchy title, A Slice with Rabbi Weiss, is the prompt that encourages them to schedule a meeting. A Slice with Rabbi Weiss is promoted as, “Have a private chat with Rabbi Kenny about whatever’s on your mind – Jewish questions, life’s questions or any question. Just you or bring a friend, wherever the conversation goes, Kenny buys the slice(s).” According to Rabbi Weiss, “Houston Hillel’s unique feature is we are the only organization in Houston with dedicated rabbinical support for Jewish college
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students, graduate students and young professionals. I’ve always made time in my schedule to talk with students and young professionals individually. Of course, it’s not sufficient to simply wait for people to call me or for me to specifically invite people for a conversation. The additional marketing campaign we have for this program increases the number of 20-somethings with whom I connect each month. The slogan, ‘A Slice with Rabbi Weiss’, catches quite a bit of attention.” “We do lots of programs for 20-somethings, like Shabbat dinners, Jews and Brews, and Jewish learning. But, I find our most fulfilling work is when we connect with people individually. I certainly feel the opportunities I have to really talk with someone about the issues they’re personally dealing with are the most important hours of my week,” Rabbi Weiss said. Michelle Blumenthal, Houston Hillel’s director of Jewston, said, “I’ve heard from people who meet with Kenny that he’s a great listener and it’s a special experience to personally connect with a rabbi. Oh, they also enjoy the pie.” For more information, contact Rabbi Weiss, 713-526-4918 or kweiss@houston hillel.org.
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Wine bottle sizes
At some restaurants, wine is often in plain sight, on a wine rack or in a wine cellar when the door is open, giving diners a tempting view to make them think of a bottle of wine with dinner. Most of us recognize the typical standard bottle of wine, which holds about 750 ml, but often a restaurant has larger, even huge bottles that have specific names that represent the volume of wine in the bottle. I find the large bottles very impressive when they are displayed before serving. So, if you want to be, or appear to be, wine-sophisticated, here are some common and less-common bottle sizes you should know. Champagne bottles in similar sizes may have different names. One word of caution: For parties where large bottles are ordered, let the server or wine guy do the pouring. I find any bottle larger than a magnum is too difficult to handle. In most cases, large bottles are usually poured into serving-friendly decanters. Bottle: 750 milliliters Split: ¼ bottle – 187 milliliters ½ bottle: 375 milliliters Magnum: 2 bottles – 1.5 liters Jeroboam or Double Magnum: 4 bottles – 3 liters Methuselah: 8 bottles – 6 liters Salmanazar: 12 bottles – 9 liters Balthazar: 16 bottles –12 liters Nebuchadnezzar: 20 bottles – 15 liters Goliath: 36 bottles – 27 liters Melchizedek: 40 bottles – 30 liters
California creative
On a recent trip to California, I had some exciting restaurant dishes I want to share with you. The first ones are from Northern California, mostly around Sausalito and Sonoma Valley; the second group, from Southern California. Best cheese plate ever included local cheeses such as semi-soft buttery Carmody; Humboldt Fog, a goat cheese with floral and citrus flavors; creamy mild San Andreas sheep cheese; and my favorite, although I loved them all, Bay Blue that was tangy and
creamy (Barrel House Tavern, Sausalito) • Semolina-crusted Petrale Sole, tahini yogurt sauce, charred vegetables, purslane, kumquats, pistachio dukkah (Barrel House Tavern, Sausalito) • Fish Poke appetizer, Albacore tuna poke with red ogo seaweed, toasted sesame and ginger served with crispy wontons (The Fish, Sausalito) • Cupcake, Meyer lemon, lemon curd and cream cheese (Noble Folk Ice Cream & Pie Bar, Healdsburg) • Samosa Chat, Nepalese dish with crushed samosa, chole (chickpeas and tomatoes), red onion, tamarind chutney, yogurt and Fugi apple (Taste of the Himalayas, Sausalito) From Southern California: • Meat Loaf and Pot Roast, both came with mashed potatoes and flame-grilled fresh vegetables, and prepared Jewishstyle like my grandmother used to make (Wilma’s Patio, Balboa Island) • Fatima’s Veal Piccata, sautéed in olive oil, capers, white wine lemon sauce, served with pasta marinara and fresh veggies (Mama D’s Italian Kitchen, Newport Beach) • Salmon Bowl, grilled with light soy marinade, served over rice and citrus slaw and aioli (Wahoo’s, many locations in California)
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Tempted by the variety of apples each fall? Abby Dodge, expert baker, reveals the secrets to baking both sweet and savory dishes with apples at Central Market Cooking School. Participants will learn the differences in texture and taste between eating and cooking apples and why some can be used for both. Dodge is a baking expert, cookbook author, culinary instructor and contributing editor, Fine Cooking magazine. Class is Tuesday, Sept. 27; for reservations, call 713-993-9860. Central Market is at 3815 Westheimer Rd., centralmarket.com.
Dining Out
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Rainforest Cafe Discover the most realistic indoor rainforest ever created, complete with cascading waterfalls, lush vegetation, and tropical rainstorms with thunder and lightning, lively gorillas and trumpeting elephants. The sounds are amazing. I’ve walked through real rain forests and if I close my eyes, I am back there again. This is the perfect spot for families. The dining room can get noisy at times but that adds to the realism. I must have taken my kids and grandkids to the Rainforest Cafe a hundred times, mostly in Galveston. Their overall favorite is the huge outdoor, extremely realistic volcano that erupts nightly, every 30 minutes – from darkness to 11 p.m. – with flowing lava, shooting fire and water 40 feet into the air, and entertaining guests with its breathtaking realism. And, where else can you eat a volcano? (More about that later.) In Galveston, the fun starts way before getting to the dining room. There is a large, outdoor stage, often with live music and some kind of activity – singing, line dancing, magicians, Hula-Hoop contests and more. Rainforest Cafe is a wild place to eat. The menu features an assortment of foods, such as chicken, steaks, pastas, seafood, salads and burgers. It’s not just another meal; it’s an adventure. For my big family crowd, dinner began with our favorite appetizer, Chimi-Cha-Chas made with sweet corn, onions, black beans, roasted red peppers, mozzarella cheese, guacamole and pico de gallo. I ordered a couple of other favorites, Spinach and Artichoke Dip and BBQ Chicken Flatbread. Adults and kids loved these dishes and thoroughly cleaned their plates. We ordered two salmon dishes, Tribal Salmon was a thick fillet, seared on a cedar plank to seal in the juices and topped with a roasted hazelnut and Frangelico butter sauce. It was served with Caribbean rice and another side. Blood Orange Salmon was seared with blood orange glaze and served with Yucatan spring vegetables.
The carnivores among us ordered two meat dishes. Flat Iron Steak Combo came with a nice-sized steak cooked to a perfect medium-rare, and rotisserie chicken, served with red-skinned mashed potatoes and another side. Amazon Fajitas had strips of chicken and beef, grilled onions, bell peppers, guacamole, rice, black beans and warm flour tortillas. You can get five kinds of burgers, one with a meatless patty, a couple of wraps including a vegetarian Portobello Wrap with spinach, red onions, roasted red peppers and grilled Portobello mushrooms. There are many great choices for adults, and kids can order from an exciting kids’ menu. End your journey with the out-ofthis-world Sparkling Volcano dessert, which is a warm chocolate brownie cake stacked high, served with vanilla ice cream, then topped with caramel and chocolate sauces and whipped cream. A lighted sparkler makes for a fabulous presentation. It is quite large and easily shared. On an earlier visit, we had the huge Chocolate Indulgence with layers of ice cream sandwiches, fudge sauce, creamy whipped topping and Heath Bar crunch. Celebrate your child’s birthday with the Wild Bunch and enjoy the royal treatment, an incredible feast, unexpected treats and an overall WILD time. Contact the nearest Rainforest Cafe for information or to book a birthday bash. In Galveston, the restaurant is at the San Luis Resort, 5310 Seawall Blvd., 409-744-6000. In Houston, it is in the Galleria, 5015 Westheimer Rd., 713-840-1088. There are Rainforest Cafes in Canada, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit rainforestcafe.com.
Recipes Fast Salmon Patties (Pareve)
1 (15 oz.) can salmon drained* Approx. ½ cup cracker crumbs 1 egg ½ onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley Salt and pepper to taste 2 to 3 Tbsps. of oil, for frying
In a bowl, combine salmon*; enough cracker crumbs to hold everything together; egg; onion; parsley; and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Form patties and sauté them in a small amount of oil on both sides. *You can include the soft bones; they’re nutritious. Eileen Goltz, OUkosher.org
Almond Coffee Walnuts (Pareve or Dairy)
⅔ cup almond paste, at room temperature 2 Tbsp. coffee liqueur 8 oz. semisweet chocolate, melted
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Mix almond paste, coffee liqueur and coffee powder until smooth. Spread ½ teaspoon of mixture on flat side of a walnut half and top with another walnut half, forming a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining almond paste and walnuts. Line a large baking sheet with wax paper. Dip one end of the walnut in the melted chocolate and set on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining filled walnuts and chocolate. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and store in refrigerator. Yield: 36 pieces. Eileen Goltz, OUkosher.org
ARTS/HEALTH ‘On to the chariot race’ Aaron Howard’s Watching movies .... with Jonathan Starnes
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Most people go to the movies to munch popcorn and be entertained for two hours. When Joshua Starnes goes to a movie, it’s an assignment. He must view and analyze the film and then write something intelligent and coherent about what he experienced, usually by the next day. Starnes is president of the Houston Film Critics Society and contributing writer for Coming Soon Media and Houston Community Newspapers. So, who cares what a film critic thinks? It’s a conversation I’ve had frequently. Critics always want a film to be “artful,” goes the complaint. What’s wrong with simply wanting to be entertained by superheroes battling aliens? Starnes and I are at the Edwards Marq*E Stadium 23 movie theater waiting to see the pre-opening screening of “Ben-Hur” in 3-D. The 2016 remake marks the fifth version of the film. Previously, there were silent film versions in 1907 and 1926; the Charlton Heston 1959 extravaganza; and a 2010 two-episode television miniseries. The current version, directed by Timur Bekmambetov, stars Jack Huston as Judah Ben-Hur, the Jewish prince falsely accused of treason against Roman rule; Toby Kebbell as Messala, who is responsible for enslaving Ben-Hur and his family; and Morgan Freeman as Ilderim, the nomadic tribal chief who rescues Ben-Hur and trains him to be a top-notch chariot race driver. “Ben-Hur” now is playing at movie theaters throughout Houston. The job of film critic requires one to think about a film, to be somewhat detached and critical while watching it. When Starnes writes about a film, he brings film knowledge and aesthetics to the table, plus what Starnes knows about the film-making process (yes, he’s made a film). He considers storyline, acting, visual techniques. And, the small things, such as costume design. Then, he must write about these things – under pressure of deadline – in an effective manner.
Critics like Starnes increase our film knowledge
Here’s the issue: The contemporary film audience, mostly in their 20s and 30s, are most familiar with the films they grew up watching. For the majority of ticket buyers, their reference points are American films made in the 1980s. Even though older (and foreign) films are accessible through venues like Netflix, most young filmgoers don’t watch them. Thus, because of a lack of film knowledge, films outside this limited reference point become “Other” films. “They seem so far away,” said Starnes. “They contain a different point of view. How can people make movies that way?” An example: People who can’t watch black-and-white films. Too different. Starnes doesn’t research a film before entering the theater. And, he never reads other critics until after he’s written about the film. He has no interest in what others thought about the film. “I like to go in as cold as I can,” said
Starnes. “I don’t even like to watch trailers. They either tell you about the plot or give away the film’s high points. As a critic, you have to write about what a movie is, not about what you thought it should have been.” Why another version of “Ben-Hur”? “Partly because it has film history,” Starnes said. “Everyone knows the 1959 version, made during the era of epic films. An epic draws audiences. And the storyline is appealing: A man loses his privileged position, is motivated by revenge and works his way back from nothing.” We enter the theater and put on our Real 3-D glasses. The 2016 “Ben-Hur” storyline basically follows the 1959 version. Ben-Hur, a member of the Jewish noble class, is portrayed as an assimilationist who favors accommodation with the Roman rulers. The Zealots are portrayed as wild-eyed Jewish fanatics who believe in violent confrontation. In the film, a young Zealot, whom Ben-Hur had protected, tries to assassinate Pontius Pilate. Ben-Hur takes the fall for the assassination attempt. Messala imprisons the family and sends Ben-Hur off to serve as a galley slave until he dies. Five years later, cut to a naval battle on the Ionian Sea. Starnes tells me as we watch, “The sea battle was underwhelming. It felt like they didn’t have enough money to do it well. All the money they had they were going to put into the chariot race.” The only survivor after the sea battle, Ben-Hur clings to a piece of the ship and reaches dry land. There he encounters Ilderim (Morgan Freeman), a black tribal chief, who races horses in the Roman circus in Jerusalem. “Morgan Freeman was Morgan Freeman in a wig and a robe. He came in and did what he does,” Starnes said. “Actors who have been around long enough get hired to do a certain thing. You see it with older actors, like Michael Caine, who have a strong screen presence. But, they’re not going to get hired to star in a film. They come in and add gravitas. Plus [Freeman] has that great voice.” Ilderim suggests the best revenge is not to kill Messala but to beat him in a chariot race, thereby putting a lie to the myth of Roman invincibility. On to the chariot race. Yes, it is epic. “It was all about the chariot race,” Starnes said. “They thought a lot about that. They didn’t think much about the rest of the movie. It was really slow. They took a long time to get to the chariot race.” What do you do after the chariot race? Here the film got real swishy. Ben-Hur got his revenge but feels spiritually empty. Enter Jesus (who has made a couple of prior cameo appearances in the film). Ben-Hur becomes a follower, witnesses the crucifixion and reconciles with Messala who is left with one leg after his race injury. How do you tag a redemptive religious e nd i n g o nt o “Ben-Hur”? Starnes offered this take: “We produce specialty movies for the Christian audience and they make a lot of money,” he said. “So, I can see someone saying: ‘There’s an audience out there that wants this type of material. We can make something for this religious audience and also make a film that’s big and exciting with a hero’s journey attached to it to bring in regular audiences.’” If you really liked the classic “Ben-Hur,” pass on this version. You won’t be able to stop comparing the two. The post-chariot race ending feels unconvincing unless you’re bringing a religious point of view to the film. At slightly over two hours, there’s not much to get excited about except for the chariot race.
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SPECT scans supply critical information about dementia in early stages PAM GEYER Med Notes The information in this column is not intended to provide medical advice on personal health matters, which should be obtained directly from a physician. Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most frightening, yet least understood ailments we face as human beings. The loss of memory – forgetting family, friends and the most important events of our lives – is painful, tragic and heartbreaking for anyone who is close to the person suffering from the disease. But, Alzheimer’s doesn’t arrive one day, full blown. It begins its insidious work long before the patient has a hint of what’s happening. “Research suggests Alzheimer’s disease starts in your brain decades before you experience any symptoms,” said Daniel Amen, M.D., a clinical neuroscientist and brain-imaging expert and founder of Amen Clinics (amenclinics.com). He said the good news is you can find out what’s happening in your brain and, while there is no known cure for Alzheimer’s, there are things you can do to better care for your brain. Amen, author of The New York Times bestseller, “Change Your Brain, Change Your Life,” uses SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) scans to examine patients’ brains. Amen said the brain-imaging device can show the abnormal patterns of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia in their early stages and can help distinguish multiple forms of dementia.
“That’s critical information,” Amen said, “because the varying types of dementia often have similar looking symptoms – at least in the early stages – but each type has its own ‘signature’ blood-flow pattern in the brain that’s revealed with SPECT imaging. “Identifying the type of dementia a person has is important because the treatment that works best for one type may not be effective for another type.” Amen also said there are steps anyone can take to keep their brains healthy long before Alzheimer’s becomes a concern. Those include: • Maintaining a proper diet. People who focus on healthy eating often are worried about their waistline, but the brain also benefits from or is harmed by what’s on the menu. Too many Americans sustain on a diet filled with sugar and processed foods, which are associated with dementia and depression, Amen said. For a healthier mind, he said, there are “super foods” that nourish the brain such as various fruits, vegetables, fish and nuts. • Avoiding too much alcohol and tobacco. Heavy alcohol and tobacco use lowers blood flow to the brain and reduces the ability to think over time. • Exercising the brain. Activities such as dancing, tennis or table tennis (which Amen calls the world’s best brain sport) boost coordination. Mindful exercises such as yoga and tai chi reduce anxiety, depression and increase focus. “In spite of the natural process of aging, you actually have a choice in how fast your brain ages,” Amen said. “What you choose to do – in other words, your behavior and habits – can speed up or slow down the rate at which your brain declines with age.” Pam Geyer is a health care specialist and medical writer. She may be reached at pgeyer@medcetera. com.
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JILL SOBLE LAVIAGE
ALLAN CARL POGACH
Jill Soble Laviage passed away Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at the age of 82. Jill was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, but she was so much more and touched many lives with love and joy. She began her too short a journey as the youngest of three daughters born to Mordecai and Esther Alexander. As the baby to middle sister, Joan and eldest, June, she was oftentimes the tag-a-long, the “runt” of the litter. But, she was always “daddy’s little girl.” Though she didn’t receive the same academic or physical motivation as her siblings, this scrappy little girl would grow up with a compassion, depth of emotion and determination for growth that helped make her the woman she would become. After her marriage to Bernie Soble, she began working for the Denver Housing Authority, an organization helping people in need find a home. She had two children, Steve, and then a few years later, Justin. Her children became her life. Besides her children, her creative needs blossomed when she began drawing pastel portraits. One, of Golda Meir, the prime minister of Israel, was actually given to Mrs. Meir, who was overjoyed and grateful for the gift. After Bernie’s death, Jill was courted by and fell in love with a wonderful man, Louis Laviage. They were married soon after and began a love affair and life of travel, exploration and deep friendship that has lasted to the end. Through this marriage, her family extended beyond her dreams. This family, and all her dear friends she’s met and kept throughout the years, brought her as much joy and love as she’s given, sustaining her, even when illnesses would have stopped others without her strength and resolve. Jill is survived by her loving husband, Louie Laviage; two sons, Steve (Wendy) Soble and Justin (Kimberly) Alexander from her marriage to Bernie Soble (of blessed memory); stepchildren, Sam (Marsha) Laviage and Dennis (Cindy) Laviage; grandchildren, Micha, Brandon, Brittany, Melissa and Jennifer; and greatgrandchildren, Dinah, William, Seth and Hattie. There are many loved ones and friends, too numerous to mention, but never far from her heart. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity close to Jill’s heart, such as The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, The Trevor Project or Seven Acres. – Houston Jewish Funerals
Allan Carl Pogach, 71, lost his courageous 2½ year battle to pancreatic cancer on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016. Al was born on Dec. 9, 1944, in Hammond, Ind., to Netty and Harold Pogach. He earned a bachelor’s and MBA from his beloved Indiana University. Al met his first wife, Carol, who died in 2006, at IU. They shared 40 wonderful years of marriage and had one son, Joel. Al had an illustrious career in finance in executive management positions with Houston Oil & Minerals, Digicon and Veritas. He was known as being intelligent, ethical, professional and a perfectionist. Al was fortunate to meet his second wife, Myra, with whom he spent a special 10 years. Myra shared his passion for travel, and they saw the world from cruise ships. Jazz was his favorite music, and he looked forward to their annual jazz
cruise. Incline Village (Lake Tahoe) was his second residence, where he and Myra lived part time. He thrived there in the mountains, and enjoyed hiking and snow shoeing. Family was very important to Al, and he was the happiest when he was with them. There was an annual family vacation, which was a cruise the last several years. He looked forward to quality time with his two grandsons, who lovingly called him “Papa.” Spending time watching them play baseball, basketball and soccer brought him much pleasure and joy. He looked forward to the weekends to watch “his boys.” Al is survived by his wife, Myra Mayer; mother, Netty Pogach; brother, Ken Pogach; son, Joel Pogach and his wife, Amy; “apples of his eyes” grandsons, Peyton and Carson; and niece, Amanda Pogach. He was predeceased by his first wife, Carol; and his father, Harold Pogach. Dr. Robert Wolff was Al’s oncologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center. It was his commitment that provided the family with additional years of beautiful memories. The Pogach family expresses special thanks to Vic Berry, Rosiland Byrd, Gloria Kpadeuwa, Keisha Ellis and Pamela Anderson for their loving caregiving which made an incredible difference in Al’s quality of life during the last several months. A memorial service honoring Al was held Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016, at 11:30 a.m., in the Proler Chapel at Congregation Emanu El, 1500 Sunset Blvd., Houston; Rabbi Roy A. Walter officiated. A private burial took place in Emanu El Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dr. Marnie Rose Foundation, 5300 N. Braeswood Blvd., #4-350, Houston, TX 77096. The foundation website is DrMarnieRose.org. – Waldman Funeral Care
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Dolores Wyde passed away on Aug. 15, 2016, in Houston, Texas, surrounded by her family. Dolores was born on July 19, 1932 in Beaumont, Texas, to Fannie Feinberg Goldstein and Mose David Goldstein, both of whom predeceased her. She was married to Robert Wyde, of Port Arthur, Texas, until his death on Sept. 14, 1975. She attended Lamar University and The University of Texas at Austin. Prior to her marriage to Robert Wyde, she was a dietitian at Beaumont Baptist Hospital. Robert and Dolores had two sons, M.D. Wyde and the Honorable Daniel Laurence Wyde; and two grandsons, Robert Scott Wyde and Reid Alexander Filip Wyde, all of whom survive her. She also is survived by her brother, Leonard A. Goldstein, and sisterin-law, Helen Wils; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Her brother, Stanley Goldstein, predeceased her. After Robert’s death in 1975, Dolores became mother to Robert’s two nieces, Regina Hall and Rebecca Wood, whom she raised as her own. While raising four children, she owned and managed J&M Shoppe, a children’s clothing store in Port Arthur. Dolores lived in Port Arthur until June, 2007, when she decided to move to Houston. She was active in Temple Rodef Shalom in Port Arthur until it merged with Temple Emanuel in Beaumont, where she continued to be active in the Temple Sisterhood. Dolores, along with Robert, was active in the North Port Arthur Rotary Club, which bestowed upon her the Paul Brown Award; the American Cancer Society and various other civic organizations, both in Port Arthur and Beaumont. The family wishes to thank her wonderful caregivers, Lou Stevenson, Dealia Porter, Joann Lalin and Rosalie Jackson, for the outstanding support and love they provided during her last years. Funeral services took place Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, at 11:30 a.m., Greenlawn Cemetery in Port Arthur. Remembrances may be made to Temple Emanuel, Beaumont Texas, Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services, Houston, Texas, or charity of choice. Shiva was observed at the home of Leonard and Helen, 1111 Hermann Drive, at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18. – Houston Jewish Funerals
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Rabbi Gelman began, “We come together today to give final honor, kavod acharin, to Eva Lou Chapman – Chava Leya bat Aryeh Leib V’Chaya’Hinda. She was the beloved mother of Rabbi Reuven and Janine Chapman, Louis and Elke Chapman, Rabbi Ze’ev and Nechama Kraines, Libby and Menachem Leibowitz, David and Stephanie Chapman and Danielle and Rabbi Moshe Perlmutter. … “Now,” he offered, “is where things get interesting: Anyone who knows the Chapmans knows that they were blessed with many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. When we would announce the birth of a grandchild or great-grandchild, and I would see Julius in shul, I would ask, ‘Julius, how many is that?’ With a twinkle in his eye, he would say, ‘Rabbi, you know, we do not count, all I can say is kein yirbu.’ “I would never dare break a rule set by Eva Lou, so I will say, grandmother and great-grandmother to many, kein yirbu.” [At last count the Chapman progeny numbered 46 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren.] Rabbi Gelman continued, “As we left shul on Friday night to the sounds of the fire engines, the smell of the smoke that burned our eyes and scratched our throats, and, as we came close to the house and realized that it was the Chapman home, we had a plea on our lips: Please G-d, let them both be saved. But, we soon learned that it was not to be. … “The Chapman family and our community has suffered a devastating tragedy. We need faith to help us. All we can say is Baruch Dayan Emet, and somehow muster up the ability to acknowledge that G-d has a master plan. Even as we do not understand and, like Moshe, even as we protest, in the final analysis, we are left with faith – the belief in G-d’s wisdom. … “Eva Lou served G-d with every fiber of her being. While Eva Lou did not give up her life to serve G-d, she did sacrifice, work hard and swim against the tide, in the service of G-d. … “It will come as no surprise, if you knew Eva Lou, that she spoke her mind to me. I recall walking into shul right before Megillah reading on Purim. She stopped me, and sternly rebuked me. You see, Megillat Esther was printed in the back of the large chumashim, and we did not have smaller lighter copies. She said, ‘Rabbi, I am an old lady, and there are other people in the shul, and these books are just too heavy.’ She was right and, subsequently, we got lighter books. … “Eva Lou and Julius also have left their mark on UOS. They stuck with us when, as some like to say, we were not United and were not Orthodox. But, they did not leave; in fact, they did the opposite.
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They dug in their heels and served as role models of what being religious meant. They opened their home for Shabbat meals and for those passing through town, [and] became involved in adult education and countless chesed projects. “In a profound way, UOS is what it is today due to the influence of Eva Lou and Julius. … “Of course, the legend of Eva Lou was built around what she built – a mikvah in her home. … “We are mourning the loss of a great woman, a matriarch of her family and our community. Her shocking death leaves us all weakened and weary. We ask G-d to bring us comfort, even as we reach out to each other with bonds of community love to help each other through this difficult time.” Following Rabbi Gelman’s eulogy, Torah Day School educator, Hetty Perl shared memories of Eva Lou: “A passion of hers was Israel,” she said. Perl noted that Eve Lou once worked for a short time as a travel agent in order to make sure travelers to Israel were able to get the best price available. And, she pointed out, travelers were given clothing to be distributed to the needy in Israel. “She was a compassionate spirit.” Young Israel’s Rabbi Yehoshua Wender spoke of Eva Lou’s “nonstop chesed – kindness,” and her desire to know all the Torah events in Houston. Beginning with son Reuven Chapman, family members continued with tears of memories. Reuven recounted his mother’s life story. Son Louis Chapman told how Julius helped start Camp Young Judaea. And, that his mother helped with tuition for children. “She worked hard for things she thought were right,” he recounted, adding, “She was strong-willed.” He also pointed out how Israel “was invigorating for her.”
Grandson Zecharia Kraines, told how his grandmother began a Jewish day school that operated for two years. He said it eventually evolved to be the Hebrew Academy, which is now the thriving Robert M. Beren Academy. Close to his heart was that there was nothing more precious to her than the grandchildren. “She made sure to travel to all our simchas,” he said, and then elicited a chuckle from everyone when he told how she had long telephone conversations with her grandchildren. “But, after we hung up, she would call back with something she forgot to tell them.” Daughter Libby Leibowitz remembered, “Anything we asked for was answered with, ‘Let’s go home and see if you need it,’ always adding, ‘We’ll see; we’ll see.’ She was a very positive person and was always looking to help someone.” Son David Chapman remarked that his parents’ life was a love story. “They were married at age 18.” He reiterated that one never knew how many would be at his mother’s Shabbat table. And, he recalled, there were times when he wanted to go with friends to a movie: His mother would call the theater asking what, specifically, was it that rated the movie’s PG13 rating. Before Rabbi Gelman chanted the El Mole Rachamim, Libby’s husband, Menachem Leibowitz, came forward to extol the praises of his mother-in-law, her “steadfast dedication with Dad.” And, he spoke softly, “Your neshama will take a place with Hashem.” Chapman’s daughter Nechama Kraines flew directly to Israel, where her mother is to be buried. She and her husband, Rabbi Ze’ev Kraines, live in South Africa. Funeral for Eva Lou Chapman took place at the Eretz HaCaim Cemetery in Bet Shemesh, Israel, on Tuesday, Aug. 23.
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