This year’s Hanukkah hit: Maccabeats’ ‘Miracle’
Modern-day Hanukkah music began to come into its own last year with a breakout, catchy, absolutely-viral hit by the Maccabeats, an Orthodox Jewish a cappella group, and the first Hanukkah song by...
View ArticleJewish rapper Matisyahu shaves his signature beard
One of today’s most famous bearded religious faces—reggae-rapper Matisyahu—has gone bare, causing fans, followers and fellow Jews to wonder what the clean-shaven face means about his spiritual...
View ArticlePerry, Osteen, Hitchens among Houston’s biggest religion newsmakers in 2011
I could say that it was “a big year for religion in Houston,” but every year’s a big year for religion in a city that’s home to some of the country’s largest churches, most famous pastors and huge...
View ArticleHouston raises more money for young Jews’ trips to Israel
More young Jews from Houston will be able to take advantage of a program offering free group trips to holy sites in Israel after local donors and organizations upped their financial support for 2012....
View ArticleJewish rapper Matisyahu is letting his beard grow back
For fans of Matisyahu’s signature bushy beard, it was nice to see the latest photo the Jewish singer tweeted of himself (with his young son)last week. His grey-brown facial hair is filling in a month...
View ArticleBeyond Beren, basketball’s a part of Jewish culture
Named for the Star of David and sporting personalized yarmulkes, the boys basketball team at Beren Academy captivated the Houston community as they fought to maintain Sabbath observance and play in the...
View ArticleJews celebrate Purim with zombie parade
Purim has always been a pretty awesome Jewish holiday. It’s a big celebration, marking the survival of the Jewish people despite the plan of an ancient Persian king who wanted to destroy them. Because...
View ArticleHouston Jews start making Passover plans
Next Friday evening marks the start of Passover, when Jews in Houston will gather for seders, ritual dinners to commemorate their freedom from slavery. “This is something that isn’t only historical. It...
View ArticleHouston religious groups expand residences for patients’ families
Families of patients being treated at the Texas Medical Center will have more low-cost and no-cost housing options thanks to local Jewish and Christian charities. Aishel House, the Orthodox...
View ArticleJewish teens compete in JCC Maccabi Games in Houston
As the Olympic Games continue, thousands of Jewish teenagers will travel to Houston next week for a once-every-four-years sports competition of their own, the JCC Maccabi Games. The Evelyn Rubenstein...
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