From Bro Ed T:

When I joined HOD it was for the high purpose of the fraternity and the comradery of the brothers.

Recently, however, another reason has emerged. The high quality speakers are providing enlighteningtalks and discussions.

Dayan Gross of the Anti Defamation League (ADL) spoke at this months meeting. Regardless of your opinion about the ADL, its mission, and how it has evolved since its founding in 1913, learning how it views itself and how it functions was both interesting and enlightening. We got a special insiders look at it. For instance, we learned that the ADL, as a non-governmental organization, is not constrained by due process in its ability to investigate and surveil individuals, as opposed to the FBI, which has constitutional constraints on its authority to carry out surveillance and investigations of individuals. This results, we learned, in a symbiotic relationship between the ADL and the FBI. A deep dive into the workings of such organizations as the ADL and FBI is enlightening and worthwhile. Thank you to Mr. Gross, HOD, and our brethren who bring such high quality and enlightening speakers to our group.

To Bro Vincent 

On the passing of his Mother

The Dr Max Nordau Lodge of the Hebrew Order of David International was consecrated on Sunday 15 February 1920 in Brakpan, South Africa

 The Consecration President was Bro M Joffe. The Lodge closed in 2000 and the last President was Wor Bro Solly Wasserman.

 Max Simon Nordau, was a Zionist leader, physician, author, and social critic. He was a co-founder of the World Zionist Organization together with Theodor Herzl, and president or vice president of several Zionist congresses.

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.