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HOD Governor - the Hebrew Order of David - Governing Lodge Newsletter

March 2023 Newsletter

2023

HOD Biennial Conference 2023
Dear Worthy Brethren and Brethren,
It gives us great pleasure to present this Special Edition Newsletter on the HOD Biennial Conference held in the UK in May.

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Photos of HOD Lodge Galil in action - below:

Hear the latest from HOD International on the "The HOD" - a podcast on ChaiFM with former International Grand President Stan Klaff - http://www.chaifm.com/the-hod/

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3-19-2023 - Brethren volunteering at the Kosher Chili Cookoff HOD booth.
3-19-2023 - Brother Scott G. and Brother Scott G. volunteering at the Kosher Chili Cookoff HOD booth.
3-19-2023 - JWV's Levy Post 574 and some HOD Houston Brethren who are also JWV's ready to present the Colors at the Kosher Chili Cookoff.
3-19-2023 - Brethren volunteering at the Kosher Chili Cookoff HOD booth.
3-19-2023 - Brethren volunteering at the Kosher Chili Cookoff HOD booth.
3-16-2023 - More Happy Brethren at the remodeled ER JCC
3-16-2023 - Happy Brethren enjoying the Chavershaft at the remodeled ER JCC
3-16-2023 - Joe, Stewart, Paul & Shim at the remodeled ER JCC
3-16-2023 - Brethren at initiation meeting hosted at the remodeled ER JCC
3-16-2023 - Brethren at initiation meeting hosted at the remodeled ER JCC
11-17-22 @ Emanu El Cemetery - Dignitaries from SA, London, Atlanta & Dallas join Houston HOD for a Historic picture. Gravestone Marker Project originally started in HOUSTON.
Watching the 2020 to 2022 Video compiled by WB Paul
These three attended the same High School many eons ago although NOT during the same years. Long before the founder of Tesler was there.
Lodge Galil President greets a friend from BBYO days.
Julian is glad to attend in person again.
Once section of the room.
2022-2023 HOD Lodge Galil Officers installed during our 7th Anniversary OLM
"Flags for Fallen Vets" at Houston Veterans’ Cemetery to plant American Flags at the graves to commemorate Memorial Day 5-29-2022.
May 22, 2022 - Last 8 Markers unveiled at Beth Israel Cemetery. Texas Jewish Historical Society a benefactor of our Gravestone Project attended.
HOD hosted Bill Orlin as their featured speaker.
Brethren chef's at Men's Mock Seder, Harry Brown, Shim Brookman & Mark Goldberg.
Navy shirts = Lodge Galil Brethren. Light blue shirts = Lodge Tikvah Brethren.
Pit Boss = Bro. Marc Passy
HOD Brethren wave G'night at the end of the 2022 Mock Seder.
Sunday 11-21-2021 Lodge Galil BBQ, Blood Drive & Chavershaft with FAMILY Social. Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe shared information about HOUSTON CHAVERIM an exciting new initiative - Volunteer Emergency Response
Bro. Alex Saburov, Bro. Paul Wainstein, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Bro. Michael (Meir) Kirshner and his son Daniel.
Bro. Andrew Toubin donated blood (he is OK just tired from his all GREAT Chef duties).
Bro. Harry Brown always happy even when donating blood. He did a great job afterwards as another one of the GREAT Chef's.
Bro. Shim Brookman did a sterling job of cutting the onions and tomatoes. He was also a GREAT Sous-Chef.
Bro. Paul Wainstein happy to direct Bro. Andrew ... Great job organizing, purchasing supplies and making the event such an enjoyable success Brethern.
Bro. Mark and son Bro. Zak Katzenellenbogen getting tables covered.
Thursday 9-30-2021: Seven of the nine potential new Brethren were initiated into Lodge Galil at the OLM. Notable were two Father and Son's.
Seven Acres Lobby - Roses for Rosh Hashanah 2021
Sunday 9-5-2021 Roses for Rosh Hashanah - Mark K. with Howard Feldman (in the mirror).
Marily Hassid received her Roses. For her this was personal as she and her parents knew Max Goldfield Z'L from before he started this Roses for Rosh Hashanah program over 30 years ago.
JHV - Vicki Samuels Levy with her Mother Jeanne Samuels in the background. (Note this picture was taken at Vicki's home - none of them reside at the Seven Acres/Medallion.)
Sunday 9-5-2021 - Roses for Rosh Hashanah benefiting Seven Acres & The Medallion. Morning group of Volunteers.
Sunday 9-5-2021 - four of the original Roses for Rosh Hashanah program volunteers from 30 plus years ago. Frank Shaw middle back row flanked by Mark Katzenellenbogen & Alan Lipman . Joe Blog front
Some of the Sunday Morning shift of Volunteers
The Sunday Afternoon shift of Volunteers - these are flowers that were placed inside the rooms of 105 rooms in Seven Acres and in 35 rooms at the Medallion plus some in the lobbies.
Thursday 8-26-2021 Social BBQ event. These four go back many many years ... 1980's.
4-7-2021 - Great way to celebrate !!! Volunteering at Aishel House in Houston and replenishing their First Aid Kids with needed supplies.
Unveiling of 16 markers at Emanu El Cemetery - HOD Houston performs another Mitzvah, rain or shine or even the prediction of snow, while adhering to CDC guidelines.
Sunday 3-8-2020: Stop the Bleed - Presented by Leonid Kalmanovich, EMT
Rabbi Mendy Traxler, Bro. Paul Wainstein Past President, Leonik Kalmanovich EMT who conducted the seminar, Bro. Joe Blog President & Bro. David Fishman SW Hou Hatzalah Founder & President
Feb 2020 - Spouse Appreciation Brunch - Bro. Mel G. sporting the new formal button down shirt.
Feb 2020 - Spouse Appreciation Brunch - Trivia winners (2 teams tied) Bro. Michael K. & Bro. David G. - see their prize picture to follow.
Feb 2020 - Spouse Appreciation Brunch - Bro. Joe shows an item given to all who attended.
Feb 2020 - Spouse Appreciation Brunch - Bro. Steve M. and Marna were the Trivia runners up.
Feb 2020 - Spouse Appreciation Brunch - Current President Bro. Joe B, & Immediate Past President Bro. Marc P.
Feb 2020 - Spouse Appreciation Brunch - Bro. Brad on left and Bro. Steve L. or right.
Feb 2020 - Spouse Appreciation Brunch - The Mitzvah Man, Bro. Scott G. and guest of Bro. Michael S.
Feb 2020 - Spouse Appreciation Brunch - samples of some HOD promo to be displayed at Yom Limmud.
Feb 2020 - Spouse Appreciation Brunch - Trivia Quiz - pondering a funny questions ...
Feb 2020 - Spouse Appreciation Brunch - Bro. Scott sure has a great happy smile.
Feb 2020 - Spouse Appreciation Brunch - Past Pres. Bro. Paul leads the Trivia Quiz.
Feb 2020 - Spouse Appreciation Brunch - President, Bro. Joe greets the participants.
Sunday 1-12-2020 volunteers at Aishel House
Sunday 1-12-2020 volunteers at Aishel House
12-29-2019 - 8 more Markers placed at Graves but HOD Galil. Location was Aduth Israel owned by UOS.
12-29-2019 at Goldberg Towers
12-29-2019 at Goldberg Towers
12-29-2019 at Goldberg Towers
12-24-2019: Bro. Lou Diamond - Seven Acres - light the 3rd Chanukah candle.
12-24-2019: Bro. Ivor Segall & Bro. Haim Segall - Seven Acres - light the 3rd Chanukah candle.
12-24-2019: Brethren at Seven Acres - light the 3rd Chanukah candle.
12-19-19: 8 new brethren. Yefim Bogomolny, Ralph Burnett, Lou Diamond, Michael Edelshtain, Jay Goldstein, Eddie Grossman, Paul Oberman & Jay Schaffer & Phillip Goldstein re-obligation
Thurs. 12-19-19 new Bro. Eddie Grossman lite 1st Candle for the 8 new members.
2019/2020 Management Board - see "News - Installation of 2019-2020 HOD Galil Officers" for names of those pictured.
Bro. Joe Blog, one of HOD Lodge Gaglil's founding members, Four term Treasurer, and incoming 2019-2020 President.
Sunday 9-22-2019 - HOD Social Shooting. A band of HOD brothers (and one wife) met for some social target shooting at the Liberty Armory in Bellaire.
7-2019: HOD Galil generously stepped in to help Ronald McDonald house when they ran out of healthy snacks. Past President Paul Wainstein, volunteers Ingrid Wainstein & Margie Esse.
8-15-2019: Table lodge with speaker, Manual Ramirez, of the Houston Police Department, talking about the Opioid Epidemic. Officer Ramirez is assigned to the Major Drug Squad of the DEA.
Bro. Dovid G. with Alexander Ross Z"L - HOD made a minyan to make sure he had a proper Jewish burial. He did not have any living family. His father was the famous photographer of the Lodz Ghetto.
Active Event Seminar 7-28-2019
Active Event Seminar 7-28-2019
Active Event Seminar 7-28-2019
3 new Brethren inducted 7-28-2019
Immediate Past President Bro. Paul Wainstein with his newly inducted younger brother, Bro. Earl Wainstein.
7-28-2019 - HOD members who attended the special Sunday Lodge induction meeting prior to the Active Event Seminar.
Table Lodge - Thursday 7-18-2019
Table Lodge - Thursday 7-18-2019
Table Lodge - Thursday 7-18-2019
Table Lodge - Thursday 7-18-2019
Table Lodge - Thursday 7-18-2019
Table Lodge - Thursday 7-18-2019
Table Lodge - Thursday 7-18-2019
Table Lodge - Thursday 7-18-2019
Table Lodge - Thursday 7-18-2019 - Guest Speaker Constable Alan Rosen (pictured L to R) ERJCC's Alan Lipman and Ed Teitel.
Table Lodge - Thursday 7-18-2019 - Guest Speaker Constable Alan Rosen (pictured L to R) ERJCC's Alan Lipman
HOD Galil at Aishel House - Sunday 7-14-2019 . Aishel House host Rochelle Lazeroff pictured far right side of frame.
HOD Galil at Aishel House - Sunday 7-14-2019. Pictured L to R - Rochelle Lazeroff, Bro. Ivor Segall & Ernie Palla.
HOD Galil at Aishel House - Sunday 7-14-2019. Pictured L to R - Bro. Ernie Palla, Ivor Segall & Rich Bonn.
HOD Galil at Aishel House - Sunday 7-14-2019. Pictured are some of the members Spouses
HOD Galil at Aishel House - Sunday 7-14-2019. Pictured L to R - Bro. Shim Brookman & Zak Katzenellenbogen
HOD Galil at Aishel House - Sunday 7-14-2019. Pictured L to R - Vince Wedelich Bro. Ivor Segall & Zak Katzenellenbogen
HOD Galil at Aishel House - Sunday 7-14-2019. Pictured L to R - Bro. Zak Katzenellenbogen & Ron Kammerman.
BBQ = Grilled food 5-16-2019 - Bro's Seth A., Ed T., Meir K., & Seth's son.
BBQ = Grilled food 5-16-2019 - Bro. Lenny G. - who said there are always beans left over ???
Blood Drive 5-16-2019 - Bro's Jeff K. & Alan L.
3 GENERATIONS of HOD members at BBQ = Grilled food 5-16-2019 - Bro's Haim, Ivor & Josh S. (Bro. Haim's late Father was also a member so actually they have 4 generations of membership.)
Sunday 4-14-2019 - Men’s Mock Seder - HOD Galil comprised 25% of the group
Sunday 4-14-2019 - Men’s Mock Seder
La'Chaim at Men’s Mock Seder - Sunday 4-14-2019
Chef - Bro. Steve P and son at Men’s Mock Seder - Sunday 4-14-2019
Welcome to Aishel House 4-7-2019
HOD at Aishel House 4-7-2019 - Bro.Scott in action
HOD at Aishel House 4-7-2019
HOD at Aishel House 4-7-2019
HOD participants: 3 on left side (L to R) = Scott Garfinkle, Lawrence Barris and Steve Levine 4 on right side (L to R) = Stuart Toledano, Haim Segall, Mark Katzenellenbogen & Zak Katzenellenbogen
11-6-2018: HOD helps light 5th Candle at 7 Acres Jewish Senior Facility and Present a gift of 1st Aid kits.
American Flag waves up high on Veterans Day 11-11-2018 while HOB members help BBQ at Friendship Circle Walk
HOB members helped BBQ at 2018 Friendship Circle Walk
HOB members have a L"chaim to Honor Veterans on 11-11-2018 and help BBQ at Friendship Circle Walk
HOB members helped BBQ at 2018 Friendship Circle Walk
Bro. Ernie donating Blood - October 2018 (BBQ & Blood drive)
Bro. Ivor & Wor.Bro Lawrence donating Blood - October 2018 (BBQ & Blood drive)
Some of the Kosher BBQ cooking team - October 2018 (BBQ & Blood drive)
Most of the Kosher BBQ cooking team - October 2018 (BBQ & Blood drive)
More Bro.'s donating blood - October 2018 (BBQ & Blood drive)
Preparing the Kosher BBQ - October 2018 (BBQ & Blood drive)
The actual cooking at the Kosher BBQ - October 2018 (BBQ & Blood drive)
2018 - Flags for Vets
2018 - Flags for Vets
2017 - Flags for Vets
1-15-2018 : A few members presented First Aid kits to Rabbi Lazer Lazaroff for use in the 23 new Aishel House apartments.
Bro. Harry B., Bro. Zak K, far right on cell is soon to be Bro. - Rabbi Dovid G.
  • 1 Nov 2020 12:30 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    L to R: Haim Segall, Isaac Johary, Vincent Wedelich, Lodge Tikvah President Ivor Segall, Joshua Segall, Ralph Grenville, Lodge Tikvah VP Steven Meyer, Alex Segall, Jack Schlossberg, Ray Sass & Dovid Goldstein.

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    The Official Consecration and Installation of Founding Officers of Lodge Tikvah took place in West Houston, Texas on Sunday November 1st 2020 at 11.30 am.

    This was a worldwide event following HOD and CDC guidelines with social distancing. Some local HOD members gathered at the Chabad of West Houston location while others took part via Zoom on a large TV screen. Participants from the organizations International Governing body conducted the ceremonies with assistance from members of the North America Governing body.   

    The second Houston Lodge was sponsored by Lodge Galil of Houston, Texas who were recently Honored with the award of "Premier Lodge of the Order" at the 2020 Biennial International Conference.

    The Hebrew Order of David is a Jewish fraternal organization supporting its members, and serving the community, applying Jewish ideals and values while providing its members the opportunity for personal development.  It is over 100 years old.

    If interested in reading more about Lodge Tikvah please go to their website at  www.hodtikvah.org  

  • 2 Aug 2020 9:30 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    This unveiling was postponed due to Covid-19 but was rescheduled - with social distancing and according to CDC & City of Houston guideline earlier today - part of our ongoing Gravestone Project. Only 9 Brethren plus Rabbi Aaron Sataloff from Beth Israel participated. 

    Kathy Parven from Beth Israel and our Scribe Bro. Mark K.  maintained a distance to observe and take pictures.

    Our President Bro. Joe Blog commented:

    "Brethren, since only a maximum of 10 people were allowed, we did not pre-announce this event. Let's hope that the next unveiling has no restrictions and we can all attend."

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  • 1 Jun 2020 12:30 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    HOD Galil donates to Houston’s Jewish Charities

    The brethren of the Hebrew Order of David Lodge Galil, Houston’s Jewish men’s fraternity, decided to allocate funds normally used for lodge meetings, to some of the local Jewish Charities.

    Joe Blog, President of HOD Lodge Galil says that it is one of the main roles of the Hebrew Order of David to provide support to the local community.  These donations help the lodge to meet its goals of Unity, Fraternity, Love and Peace.

    The charities chosen to receive these donations were:

    • ·       Houston Jewish Federation
    • ·       Jewish Family Services
    • ·       Kosher Jewish Meals on Wheels
    • ·       Hatzolah
    • ·       ERJCC
    • ·       Seven Acres

    Below, HOD Galil Trustee, Paul Wainstein, presenting a socially distant check to Carl Josehart, JFS Chief Operating Officer.

    HOD Galil Scribe, Mark Katzenellenbogen, presenting a socially distant check to Bro.David Fishman, Hatzalah of Houston Founder and President.


    HOD Galil Trustee, Alan Lipman, presenting a socially distant check to Morgan Steinberg, ERJCC Kosher Jewish Meals on Wheels.


    HOD Galil Trustee, Alan Lipman, presenting a socially distant check to Anita Bormaster, ERJCC.


    HOD Galil Trustee, Alan Lipman, presenting a socially distant check to Kari Dunn Saratovsky, President and CEO Houston Jewish Federation.





  • 8 Mar 2020 2:00 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Sunday 3-8-2020: Members of SW Houston Hatzalah assisted with the "Stop the Bleed" seminar that Lodge Galil arranged for our members.

     L to R: Rabbi Mendy Traxler, Bro. Paul Wainstein (Past HOD Galil President), Leonik Kalmanovich (EMT, who conducted the seminar), Bro. Joe Blog (HOD Galil President) & Bro. David Fishman (SW Houston Hatzalah Founder and President).

    More pictures on our website - click News and then Photos.

  • 8 Mar 2020 11:00 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    Even though there are not nearly as many Jewish residents living at the Goldberg Towers as there were in the 1980's, there still are many who do call it home and they really appreciate Yiddishkeit. The HOD sponsored Purim party was well attended. The residents enjoyed it, especially with so many fantastic Jewish kids participating. 

    Yasher Koach to Linda Shkedy and her husband Bro. Clive who are pictured on the left side of picture below:

    Below is a note from Linda Shkedy to all involved with the Purim program.

    "The Purim program was absolutely incredible! The children really made it so special. Thank you parents for bringing your kids. The impromptus play was delightful What a fabulous treat for all the residents. A huge thank you to man of the moment, Danny Gavin. We definitely couldn’t do it without you. You are truly amazing! Always willing to help and give your talent and time. Thanks also to those who bought food, or gave money. Your contributions are always appreciated.  Last, but definitely not least, the HOD, the Hebrew Order of David, for always sponsoring the delicious lunch and helping by being there and serving. Yashor Koach to all."

    More pictures on our website - click News and then Photos.

  • 1 Mar 2020 5:00 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Yasher Koach to Bro. Ivor and ALL HOD Brethren who volunteered and/or came over to show support. It appears that at least 43 Brethren attended the event at some time or another today.

    Our chili was clearly the BEST. We ran out early and everyone who commented, said it was ... SUPER GOOD.

    Even though we did not place, there is no question that we were once again the "most social" group as was reported last year (2019) by the JHV food reporter.

    Tons of pictures will be added ASAP.

    The early group pictured below:




  • 23 Feb 2020 10:00 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    14 Brethren placed 8 markers at Adath Israel Cemetery

    so 16 stones unveiled so far.

       

          

      

         

       

    Group unveiling the 8th marker pictured below and reading the Hebrew prayers from their cell phones. This specific grave has shifted and did not have a headstone or marker:


    Four of the eight were unnamed. This is a very old cemetery that merged into the current UOS (United Orthodox Synagogues). Many records were not passed on to UOS and/or some were lost during the three major floods that devastated UOS between 2015 and 2017.

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    Video below that needs to be corrected - apologies for not starting to record when Bro. Stuart M. began to talk but his words were touching, sincere and meaningful.

    Yasher Koach to HOD Galil.

    HOD 8 markers at Aduth Israel 2-23-2020.mov


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  • 20 Feb 2020 8:30 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    February was Houston’s Hebrew Order of David’s (HOD) “Chaverschaft” (social) month, where members meet for a friendly barbecue, they donate blood together, with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Centre and listen to an interesting guest speaker.  The guest speaker was Harry Brown, representing the Chevra Kadisha.

    Harry explained how the group of dedicated volunteers takes care of the last rights of our loved ones after they pass on. He explained that the deceased are ritually washed, dressed in shrouds, and prepared for burial according to tradition for their journey to the next world.  The audience of HOD brethren and their families were impressed by the amazing work done to people who can never repay the volunteers; the highest form of Jewish charity.  It was clear to all how the work done by the Chevra Kadisha, so closely matches HOD’s new Gravestone Project, which is putting gravestone markers on all of Houston’s unmarked Jewish graves.

    Harry surprised those present when he explained how normally the Chevra Kadisha would, once a year, organize a lunch or dinner for their donors to thank them for their support, but this year they decided to rather contribute these funds to HOD to help finance the Gravestone project.  The very generous donation from the Chevra Kadisha, was most graciously accepted by the HOD team involved in the project.

    To donate to HOD’s Gravestone Project, please visit: https://www.hodgalil.org/Donate





    More pictures of the event:


  • 16 Feb 2020 11:13 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Thanks to all Brethren (at least 18 that we counted but not all pictured) who volunteered at Yom Limmud and/or visited our HOD table to show support and assist the local Jewish Community.

    Kol Hakavod to Marna Meyers (Bro. Haim Segall's daughter, Bro.Ivor S.'s sister, Bro. Josh S.'s aunt and Bro. Steve M.'s wife) on a fantastic job running her first Yom Limmud for the Houston Jewish Federation.

    The question was: Were we advertising for JHV (Jewish Herald Voice) or did they have a 2nd table.

    The answer: we have been fortunate to be featured in the newspaper 6 times over the last few years.

    One frame was from the Houston Chronicle write-up about our work during Harvey and the other is a copy of the 2020 HOD pamphlet.

    The table also contained two photo albums. One with pictures of members assisting with HOD Lodge Galil's Gravestone Project and the other that has many pictures from various events. It also has a dedication to Wor. Bro. Nat Levy Z'L.






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  • 9 Feb 2020 11:30 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    A good opportunity for us to enjoy a time of "chaverschaft" with our better-halves, and show them some of what we do as HOD brethren took place with a full house (48 people) on Sunday 2-9-2020.

    The brunch was an enjoyable morning together. We took part in our usual Trivia contest. Yes.... with prizes.

    Laykie's kosher food was excellent as usual.

    To see many more pictures, click on this link.



Hear the latest from HOD International on the "The HOD" - a podcast on ChaiFM with former International Grand President Stan Klaff - http://www.chaifm.com/the-hod/

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