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Many thanks to those members and family/guests who came out to perform this Mizvah today. Pictures have been added to the photo gallery. 

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This year our group will be in section O, C5, C6.  (This is a different area to last year.)

Bro. Mark K. will distribute "tickets" on site - if needed.

The info is attached and there is a map on page # 2:
2018 FLAGS Volunteer Instructions.pdf

We will meet at 9 am (or earlier) in the “HEMI-CYCLE” upper level on the LEFT side once you enter the CENTER - Look for members wearing our BLUE Lodge polo shirts. The opening ceremony is quite touching especially to those who have served.

What to bring: Sunscreen, hat, water.

Also hammer &/or long screw driver or wood dowel, 12 inch ruler. We will have some extras of these items so no need to rush out and purchase.

HOD will NOT be participating in the "Flag Removal" as it takes place on Shabbat.

HOD has inagurated it's new Lodge in San Diego, California.  Congratulations to all our new Brethren!!!

HOD International has chosen Zichron Menachem as HOD's charity of choice, and HOD Lodge Galil's board has chosen to follow suit.  That means, that in addition to all of the good work we do locally, each lodge will support Zichron Menachem financially each year.

Zichron Menachem provides support for any young person in Israel under the age of 25 living with cancer, as well as their parents and siblings.

Families of all religions and backgrounds turn to Zichron Menachem for the help they need most, be it information, a second opinion from our “clinic of hope”, or a break from the punishing routine of medical appointments.

Please follow the link above to learn more, or view the video on our home page.

Check out our new online store. 

Wor Bro Lawrence recently accepted, for HOD Lodge Galil, the award for fastest growing chapter, at the recent HOD International Biennial Convention. Congratulations to all of us for making this happen. 

HOD Lodge Galil is proud to announce that our founding president, Wor Bro Lawrence Barris,  was recently elevated to the third degree at the HOD Biennial Convention in Atlanta, GA. He said it was, "a very solemn and dignified ceremony. I had no clue this was happening and am further humbled by this honor." Please let him know how proud we are of him the next time you see him. 

After enjoying Congregation Beth Rambam's hospitality since the Hurricane Harvey devastated United Orthodox Synagogues, we are moving to the ERJCC's Merfish Teen Center with our February lodge.    

A special thanks to Bro Alan L for making it happen.

On Sunday 28th, Brethren their spouses and kids went to the Veterans Cemetery to help place over 80 000 flags to honor our vets, amongst them many Jewish Vets to

Thanks to all who were there it was a well worth accomplishment  

HOD Galil was out in force at the 12th annual United Orthodox Synagogues Man’s Mock Seder, sponsored by UOS, Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism, Congregation Beth Yeshuran and Congregation Brith Shalom. Twenty-eight brethren came out to enjoy a fun evening of steaks, scotch and beer along with some great conversation and Passover skit put on by the attending Rabbis: They debated which of the Four Sons were most relevant in today's world. Many brought clothes to be donated to Career Gear Houston, a non-profit organization promoting the economic independence of low-income men by providing professional attire and essential life skills. All monetary proceeds went to the Jewish Family Services Passover Assistance Fund. 

The annual event is held in memory of Phil Brochstein, who was a dedicated volunteer and instrumental in establishing this program.  

What an awesome event and time we all had.

Thanks to all the brethren who were up at the crack of dawn to peel onions and chili and also those that stopped by thought the day to help and most of all to our server she was the best at the J