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11. Jewish community

 Record Group
Identifier: 11
Materials from the Jewish communities in and around Houston, Texas

Found in 183 Collections and/or Records:

Berkowitz Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1055
Abstract

This collection consists of two boxes containing promotional materials, programs, and t-shirts, primarily from various schools and groups that members of the Berkowitz family attended from 1989-2013.

Dates: 1992 - 2013

Rauch Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1078
Abstract

Two boxes containing correspondence, photographs, news clippings, awards, letters and postcards, documents some activities that the Rauch family was involved in from 1939 to 2012.

Dates: 1939 - 2012

Ileene Rosenfield Robinson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0905
Abstract

Materials documenting the history of the Meyers, Robinson, Rosenfield, Bishkin, and Bass families of El Campo and Wharton, Texas. Includes family records and family histories as well as collected materials on the histories of El Campo and Congregation Shearith Israel in Wharton.

Dates: 1909 - 2005

Epstein Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0865
Abstract

This collection is made up of one box containing bulletins, certificates, correspondence, event materials, photographs, programs, and scrapbooks from the Epstein Family, spanning from 1939-1999.

Dates: 1891 - 2016

Jewish Herald-Voice Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0781
Abstract

This collection contains issues of the Jewish Herald-Voice, as well as related correspondence, newsprint and articles, photographs, and a Directory of Jewish Organizations showcasing different aspects of the Jewish community and smaller groups that make it up. "Representing the great and powerful diversity of [the Houston and Texas Gulf Coast Jewish communities,] the Herald unites many thoughts in its weekly pages" (Newspaper owners Samuels and Levy).

Dates: 1928 - 2008

Geller and allied families papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0768
Abstract

This collection contains photographs, clippings, correspondence, and newsletters related to members of the Geller and Leff families from 1896 to 2022.

Dates: 1896 - 2022

National Council of Jewish Women [Greater Houston Section] Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0183
Abstract

This collection is made up of 7 boxes and 1 map drawer containing scrapbooks, photographs, event programs, event invitations, news clippings, newsletters, and brochures from 1982-2025.

Dates: 1982 - 2025

Seth Stolbun Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0997
Abstract

Two boxes containing Emery-Weiner school materials ( yearbooks, directories, school photos. ID card), River Oaks Elementry materials (report card, programs), ID card from school in Israel, Bar Mitzvah photo album and practice materials, BBYO materials (books, panoramic photos), invitations, certificates from 2001-2017.

Dates: 1997 - 2012

Schuleman Family collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0807
Abstract

This collection consists of one folder containing a newspaper clipping on the death of one of Adath Israel's founders, a military pin, Israel Schuleman's graduation invitations from San Jacinto High School and the University of Texas Med School, and materials from his time in the U.S. Army (1946-1947; 1953) including, a photograph, a memorial certificate, dog tags, and military discharge papers.

Dates: 1928 - 1975

Congregation Beth El [Missouri City, TX] collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0440
Abstract

Event materials, a certificate, and a preschool roster document some activities at Congregation Beth El in Missouri City, Texas, from 2017 to 2024.

Dates: 2017 - 2024