HOD hosted Bill Orlin as their featured speaker.

Orlin, who will soon turn 90, is the oldest male Holocaust survivor in Houston. He is an active member of JWV Levy Post 574 and speaks to numerous organizations during the year, reminding younger generations about the atrocities of the Holocaust so as to prevent it from ever happening again.

HOD (Hebrew Order of David) a Worldwide Adult Jewish fraternal organization since 1904 has two Lodges in Houston. They meet regularly and perform many Mitzvah projects in the local Jewish Community.

JWV (Jewish War Veterans) Levy Post 574 was chartered in Houston in 1964 and includes members who are Veterans of the "Allied forces". Besides monthly meetings they present the colors when requested and volunteer at numerous events. Jack Schlossberg, an HOD member was the Commander of JWV's from 2014 to 2022. Dave LaVine is the current Commander. Their Annual Dinner and Installation of Officers will take place May 22, 2022.

Both organizations will participate at the "Flags for Fallen Vets" Sunday May 29, 2022 starting at 8:30 am. This annual event takes place at the Houston Veterans Memorial Cemetery, second in size to Arlington National Cemetery. Flags are placed in front of each grave prior to Memorial Day irrespective of religion. There are many Jewish Graves dispersed around the cemetery.   

Most of the HOD Brethren who attended the event included many who are Veterans and some are also members of JWV's Levy Post 574.

 Pictured L to R: Bill Orlin shakes HOD Lodge Galil President Joe Blog hand. 

 

Pictured L to R: HOD Lodge Galil President Joe Blog holding Bill Orlin's Uniform.

HOD Member Jack Schlossberg was the Commander of the JWV's Levy Post 574 for many years.

The event was well attended.