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It is with great thanks to the Texas Jewish Historical Society 

for their kind donation to our gravestone project :

I am happy to report that the TJHS Board has approved a grant to your lodge for the Gravestone Project.  We will be funding 18 (Chai) @ $330 each for a total of $5,940.

 

Congratulations,

Michael Wolf, Grant Chair

Texas Jewish Historical Society

Houston’s Hebrew Order of David Lodge Galil has begun a scholarship fund in memory of Nat Levy, who was HOD Lodge Galil’s elder statesman. This scholarship will add tremendous value to the fledgling lodge, which started in Houston in November 2015.

Nat Levy, who earned the special title of “Worthy Brother,” would regularly educate members about the traditions and history of the fraternity. He was greatly respected by members throughout the world – with lodges in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Israel and South Africa.

Nat Levy entered the Hebrew Order of David Jewish men’s fraternity many years ago, joining the board of the Otto Warburg Lodge in Pretoria, South Africa, in 1963.

The Nat Levy Scholarship fund is held at the Houston Jewish Community Foundation. The Levy family made a generous donation to the fund to start it. HOD Lodge Galil added to the scholarship from its own Tikkun Olam charity fund.

A special committee has been set up to determine the rules for giving scholarships. To make donations to the Nat Levy Scholarship Fund, go to 

https://www.hodgalil.org/Donate/

Thanks to the Jewish Herald Voice for publishing this article in the Thursday Dec. 24, 2020 edition on page # 8.

Original at https://jhvonline.com/hod-lodge-galil-creates-nat-levy-scholarship-p28530-89.htm

What a fantastic day we had with over 60 people there. The kids and families had a blast, we sold some wine and had a great time.

Thanks to Bro Scott for donating the Food and toy raffle items.

Chevra Kadisha of Houston presenting check for $3,600 to HOD Gravestone Project. 1-26-21.

Harry Brown, from the Chevra Kadisha, explains that the work done by the Chevra Kadisha closely matches HOD’s Gravestone Project, which is placing gravestone markers on all of Houston’s unmarked Jewish graves.

Brown states that the Chevra Kadisha would, once a year, organize a lunch or dinner to thank donors for their support, but due to the pandemic, theChevra Kadisha once again decided to contribute those funds to HOD to support the Gravestone project.

To donate to HOD’s Gravestone Project, go to hodgalil.org/Donate

Meeting was called to order at 7.30

In attendance 13 brethren and 4 on zoom, for a total of 17.

Gravestone project updated (this project is going absolutely fantastic) Temple Emanuel is complete and we have 10 more stones to complete Cong. Beth Israel.

The donations from Scottie and the drop off plans of Shasta Colas to emergency first aid responders has gone extremely well. Thanks to all who have helped. NOTE: we still have a ton more!!!!!!

It was decided to do a chicken soup cook for an oneg at Chabad, (this was, due to inclement weather, postponed)

The function for TuBishvat  at Bro Clive, Linda and Oren's house and the drop off at Goldberg Towers, went extremely well and the residence were most appreciative.

Rabbi Goldstein proposed a similar idea for Purim and Pesach . It was decided to have a bar-b-q and a kosher for pass-over wine tasting and sale. In addition we will on the 17th wrap 200 shalachmones boxes donated by Bro Clive and Oren, and we will deliver them to people in our area.

Discussion on a wine tasting at a winery was put on hold for the future. 

Bro Jack thanked everyone for the support we offer to the Jewish War Veterans Post here in Houston.

Meeting closed with a drawing, Congrats to the winners Bro Ray, with a snack and schnapps outside.

Dear Brother Scott 

RE: LETTER OF APPRECIATION 

Firstly, I would like to wish you a hearty Mazel Tov on being awarded the well-deserved Mitzvah Man Award from Lodge Galil. 

Your selfless acts of donating all the food for your lodge events, resulting in further donations to other charitable organisations, namely Ronald McDonald House, Friendship circle and others, as well as prizes goes a far way in living up to our Motto, "Ve Ahavta Le'recha Kamocha, Love your neighbour as yourself". 

Your regular attendance on both Lodge Galil and Lodge Tikva meetings is greatly appreciated. 

Thank you for contributing so selflessly to ensuring that the flag of the Hebrew Order of David files high in Houston. 

May you continue with your good deeds. 

Stay Safe 

Yours Fraternally, 

W/B Avron Krasner Grand President 

All communications to be addressed to The Secretary 

P.O. Box 46063 Orange Grove 2046 58,Oaklands Road , Orchards, Johannesburg 2192, South Africa Telephone +27-11-640-3018 

Fax +27 11 640 3807 

Dear Brother Scott: 

On behalf of the officers and board of North American Governing Lodge HOD, I want to congratulate you for receiving your well deserved Lodge Galil Mitzvah Man Award. 

Your generous donations of meat for barbeques, drinks, prizes for events and more have been a major contribution to the success of Lodge Galil and the organizations you all support. Most importantly, it is the generous donation of your time which the late Rabbi Noach Weinberg calls the biggest mitzvah. 

May you continue to inspire and lead your fellow brethren by example. You make us all in HOD proud. 

Until we meet again, be healthy, well and safe. 

In Achdut, 

Worthy Brother Alan Smirin PRESIDENT North America Governing Lodge HOD 

HOD - PRESS RELEASE 

    Houston, Texas  Houston Gravestone Project

UPDATED - Sunday 1/10/2021

Unveiling of 16 markers at Emanu El Cemetery by Lodge Galil and Lodge Tikvah.  Members of HOD Houston performed another Mitzvah, during rain, shine and even the prediction of snow, while adhering to CDC guidelines.

  www.hodgalil.org        &         www.hodtikvah.org

A look at 2019 HOD Houston

(283) HOD Galil of Houston 2019 - YouTube

A huge shout out to our newest Initiated Bro, Paul welcome!!!!