Jewish literature from page to screen taught by melissa weininger at the jcc houston monday, january 30, 2012 12. A notable feature of meyerland is meyerland plaza, a large outdoor shopping center. Jewish federation of greater houston houston jewish. Meyerland area synagogue demolished monday meyerland, tx patch. As a result of that migration, meyerland became a central hub of. Meyerland, houston news newspapers books scholar jstor december 2009 learn how and when to remove this template message. At best buy meyerland, well keep your devices running smoothly with the full range of expert services from geek squad. Located in the meyerland plaza shopping center at 4955 beechnut st. Meyerland community improvement association, houston, tx.
Meyerland also is the center of houston s jewish community. Borders is located at 570 meyerland plaza mall, houston, tx. Other places of interest in and around meyerland include. A discussion with deputy consul general maya kadosh lunch provided. The state of texasappeal from 177th district court of harris county. As of 2008 jews lived in many houston neighborhoods and meyerland is the center of the jewish community in the area. Sep 24, 2019 brazda is planning a series book signings and events this fall including book fairs at the kinkaid school and the evelyn rubenstein jewish community center of houston. A water world program will let children ages 1823 months interact with fish and aquatic life june 8 and 10 from 9.
Around one out of every jewish families in houston flooded during hurricane harvey. The same with my high school, bellaire, in the 1970s. New puppy inspires meyerland teacher to write childrens book. Sep 11, 2017 in the 1960s and 70s, most of houston s jews lived thereabouts, though meyerland was not majority jewish. Our houstonbased synagogue is home of one of the most extensive collections of jewish literature, and attracts scholars from all across the country. Meyerland area is in harris county and is one of the best places to live in texas. The neighborhood is named after the meyer family, who bought and owned 6,000 acres 24 km. Brazda is planning a series book signings and events this fall including book fairs at the kinkaid school and the evelyn rubenstein jewish community center of houston. Meyerland area is found on both sides of brays bayou at the southwest corner of loop 610. The roastery, a coffee shop and restaurant attached to several hebs around houston, also has a location at the meyerland heb and will offer kosher goods, including kosher coffee. Stay close to your friends, church or synagogue, favorite shopping areas, and the connections youve built over the years.
Jewish community center in meyerland area, houston, tx with. Were here to help, so visit us at 100 meyerland plaza mall in houston, tx to find the perfect new camera, laptop, bluray player, smart lighting or activity tracker today. Find 46 listings related to meyerland synagogue in houston on. Meyerland, tx patch breaking local news events schools. Find 4 listings related to jewish community center in meyerland area on. In the 1960s and 70s, most of houstons jews lived thereabouts, though meyerland was not majority jewish. Our houstonbased synagogue is home of one of the most extensive. Meyerland plaza is located in houston, texas and offers 70 stores scroll down for meyerland plaza shopping information. Our synagogue offers an atmosphere of warmth and community that is open to jews of all levels of learning and observance, making everyone feel right at home. Nearby, belden s, an iconic meyerland grocery store that also catered to the jewish community, closed on ja n. Children ages 23 can learn more about sea lions june 10 and 15. Meyerland is the home of houstons jewish community center, congregation beth israel, congregation beth yeshurun, and several smaller synagogues. Meyerland is a pivotal chapter in houston jewish history during the years when the houston jewish community came of age, said furman.
Meyerland is the center of houston s jewish community. Stop by for a tour of our boniuk family tennis center and harris j. Meyerland performing and visual arts middle school homepage. Aug 23, 2018 jewish leaders in meyerland work to keep community together after harvey lindsay peyton aug. Conveniently located in meyerland in southwest houston, we offer tennis lessons, leagues and some of the finest courts in town. Meyerland plaza 70 stores shopping in houston, texas. The jewish federation of greater houston helps ensure a thriving, vibrant, and engaged jewish community locally, in israel, and around the world. Our meyerland jewish library also features a childrens section in.
Meyerland is the center of houstons jewish community. Heb opens meyerland store, offering kosher options. The meyerland minyan synagogue is a dynamic, orthodox outreach congregation in the heart of jewish houston. Juan alonso, hebs regional vice president for houston, explains why the company went to such great lengths to make the store welcoming to its jewish customers. A genre of people, places, and things, with illustrations, wrote that houston has a scattered jewish populace and not a large enough population of jews to dominate any single neighborhood and that the citys hub of jewish life is the meyerland community. Get directions, maps, and traffic for meyerland, tx. Jewish leaders in meyerland work to keep community together after harvey lindsay peyton aug.
One of the defining characteristics of the meyerland area is its strong jewish community, featuring three synagogues and the. Some relocated from early houston jewish enclaves such as riverside terrace, while others were newcomers to the houston area. An annual jewish book and arts fair, an event that features films, concerts. At the meyerland minyan that significance is understood, as torah learning remains a focus week in and week out.
Start a subscription subscriberonly content digital edition book of. The federation provides opportunities for individuals and families to engage philanthropically and drives meaningful social change to enhance the continuity, security, and unity of the jewish community. Meyerland plaza 70 stores shopping in houston, texas tx. Zillow has 194 homes for sale in meyerland area houston matching. Houston, tx senior living near bellaire the village of. Meyerland is the home of houston s jewish community center, congregation beth. Tennis center evelyn rubenstein jewish community center of. Many institutions of houstons jewish community are found here, including several temples and the jewish community center.
Oct 25, 2017 around one out of every jewish families in houston flooded during hurricane harvey. Weingarten outdoor tennis complex and see what all the talk is about. Meyerland community improvement association home facebook. Until 1880 houston had a smaller jewish population than galveston island, then the cultural. May 14, 2019 a water world program will let children ages 1823 months interact with fish and aquatic life june 8 and 10 from 9. Hello fellow wikipedians, i have just modified 8 external links on meyerland, houston.
Meyerland minyan is a dynamic, orthodox outreach congregation in the heart of jewish houston. Congregation beth israel and our hyman judah schachtel library accredited at the advanced level by the association of jewish libraries is a prime resource for meyerland jewish library. Recalling the jewish meyerland all but gone after harvey. Zillow has 197 homes for sale in meyerland area houston matching. Meyerland area real estate roger martin properties. Meyerland area is a neighborhood in houston, texas with a population of 19,651. Jan 28, 2020 the roastery, a coffee shop and restaurant attached to several hebs around houston, also has a location at the meyerland heb and will offer kosher goods, including kosher coffee. Nearly 2,000 meyerland households have been displaced. Rothman, author of the barber in modern jewish culture. Nov 10, 2014 some relocated from early houston jewish enclaves such as riverside terrace, while others were newcomers to the houston area.
The study and knowledge of torah has always been and continues to be the thread that runs through the very fabric of our lives. At the end of world war ii, there were only about 14,500 jews living in houston. The meyerland minyan synagogue is an orthodox outreach congregation in the heart of jewish houston. The best meyerland area, houston jewish restaurants. Nearly 2000 meyerland households have been displaced. The official page of the meyerland community improvement association mcia. The jewish community of houston, texas has grown and thrived since the 1800s. Meyerland is a 6,000acre 9 sq mi community in southwest houston, texas, outside of the 610. Evelyn rubenstein jcc houston is a nonprofit organization that.
Evelyn rubenstein jewish community center of houston 5601 s. Three virtual, indoor events in houston this weekend. Meyerland also is the center of houstons jewish community. Evelyn rubenstein jewish community center of houston evelyn. Meyerland houston homes, neighborhood, real estate guide. Jewish community center in meyerland area, houston, tx. Key cultural institutions suffered unprecedented damage. Evacuation residents from the meyerland area walk onto an i610 overpass for further. Most popular destinations compiled from 2020 lyft ride data. Living in meyerland area offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. The meyer neighborhood library is operated by the houston public library and serves the meyerland community. After harvey, a requiem for jewish houston tablet magazine. In meyerland area there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.
Its many neighborhoods include meyerland, marilyn estates, barkley square and maplewood. At the village of meyerland, were right in the neighborhood. There are 220 active homes for sale in meyerland area neighborhood, which. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Later this month, the community center will be holding its annual book fair. Apr 09, 2018 meyerland area synagogue demolished monday meyerland, tx the united orthodox synagogues campus near meyerland took on too much water from hurricane harvey, and now the congregation will rebuild. Jewish library in meyerland congregation beth israel. You shouldnt have to leave your community to enjoy life with the personalized assistance you might need. The changing face of houston meyerland houston press.