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GALA 5783

Posted on February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 by peretz

Aishel House Gala 5783 took place on 22 Tevet 5783, January 15 2023.

Rofeh Yedid Award – Michael A. Belfort, MD, PHD

Volunteer of the Year – Ashley Keiter

Lamplighter Award – Bubba & Maxine Silberstein

When a Small Torah is a Big Deal

Posted on July 29, 2022December 8, 2022 by peretz

More than a decade ago, 12-year-old Itzhak was in Venezuela getting ready for his Bar Mitzvah. The plan was for him and his family to travel to Israel and celebrate the milestone there.
Then, tragedy altered the family’s plans. Days before their trip, Itzhak’s mother had a brain aneurysm. Instead of flying with the family to Israel, she was flown to Houston. In the ICU of St. Luke’s Hospital, she fought for her life.

Oasis in Houston

Posted on February 6, 2022February 6, 2022 by peretz

A New Year, With New Blessing

Posted on September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 by peretz

Alongside the symbolism of the specific food, Each recipe recalls another family, another story of healing and friendship, another year.

Each food brings to mind another merit, another positive item with which to usher in the new year. They bring with them millennia of tradition, a tradition that goes back to our forefather Abraham.

Time to Make A Seder

Posted on March 12, 2021March 13, 2021 by peretz

Snow has melted, and warm weather has arrived. It’s time we come out of hibernation. After a year of quarantine and isolation, with new habits and restriction, it’s time to make a Seder.

Kind Words With Friends

Posted on December 27, 2020December 28, 2020 by peretz

We are looking forward to the Annual Aishel House Gala tonight!! Streaming live at 7PM CST. Hear from a special […]

Eli & Iliana’s Story

Posted on August 26, 2020September 3, 2020 by peretz

Eli and Iliana arrived at Aishel House in spring of 2018. When they first came by, it was just to find an apartment near to the hospital. After a few days, they realized that Aishel House was so much more than that.