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JOIN US AT LEARNINGFEST 2016!
EVERY HOME HAS A STORY . . . Sunday, November 6, 2016, 3:15 p.m. at the Aaron Family JCC Do you have old family photographs in boxes in a spare room or garage? Do you have Bubbe and Zayde’s old love letters in a box in the attic? Do you have your parents’...
From the DJHS President: Do You Want to be Part of History?
I admit it. I am a history buff. I like going to history museums, watching Ken Burns documentaries on PBS, and looking up famous people on Wikipedia. I remember going to the Library of Congress on a trip to Washington DC and seeing all the great artifacts from decades...
Are you a good listener?
In memoriam – Ginger Chesnick Jacobs z”l
BARUCH DAYAN EMET It is with deep sadness that we extend condolences to the family of Ginger Chesnick Jacobs on the death of their mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, on Thursday, June 16, 2016. Ginger was the wife of Mike Jacobs z"l; mother of Mark Jacobs,...
2016 DJHS Annual Report (Slideshare)
2016 DJHS Annual Report - SlideShare
Roots to Boots–Cookies with South African flair!
Granny Hannah’s Florentines (courtesy of Joan Gremont) 3 cups unsalted peanuts (raw or roasted) 3 cups raisins 3 cups corn flakes ¾ cup glace cherries (red/green), chopped small 1 can condensed milk Mix together. Place in heaps on rice paper and bake at 350...
From the Archive
Creative Contest Ribbon – Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood
This first place creative contest ribbon given out by the Temple Emanu-El sisterhood on October 15, 1974, was given to Helen Loeb for her knitting. In 1974, the president of the Temple Emanu-El WRJ/Sisterhood was Janie Rosenthal. The sisterhood has been involved with...
Fannie Schwartz Embroidered State Fair Flag, 1946
In 1946 the Texas State Fair reopened, or as they called it then the “Victory Fair.” The fair was closed from 1942 to 1945 due to World War II, and the shortages of rubber affected the transportation of exhibitions. In the September 29, 1945 Billboard Magazine, they...
BBG Star Of Deborah Pin
This is a gold Star of Deborah which is an individual award given out by the B’nai B’rith Girls or BBG organization. There is criteria and a point system in place to receive this honor. It includes earning 400 points, advisor approval, an essay, and the recruitment of...
Mr. Meyer J. Rachofsky Name Plate
Meyer J. Rachofsky was the Vice President of Mercantile National Bank. Mr. Rachofsky was also the treasurer of Golden Acres, as seen in the October 17, 1957 Texas Jewish Post Newspaper. The Mercantile National Bank is well known for its iconic building located on Main...
Abraham Levi Family Portrait & Family Tree
Here is a family portrait of Abraham Levi, with his children and grandchildren. Abraham Levi was born in 1822 in France. Leaving France at age 24 he landed in America and eventually made his way to Texas. Abraham was a large influence on the Victoria, Texas community....
The Mid-Cities Anglers of Texas Trophy
Sig Badt was given this desk trophy for being the master of ceremonies for the awards banquet for Mid-Cities Anglers Club in 1972. The Mid-Cities Anglers of Texas, as they call themselves now, was organized in 1965 and is one of the oldest clubs in the area. The club...