Jewish Federation Of Greater Houston

Disaster Response - The Federation plays a key role in disaster response for Houston's Jewish community. Natural and man-made disasters that occur locally, nationally, or even internationally require immediate response. The Federation utilizes its position as conveyor to lead the Jewish community's recovery efforts. This work helps those in need and ensures those in immediate need are served.

Strategy, Education and Engagement (SE&E) - This Department nurtures the continuity and quality of Jewish life in the Greater Houston area by fostering and strengthening life-long engagement and learning in the Jewish community. Within education, the department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of formal and informal Jewish education in the community, promoting enrollment and participation in Jewish education at all levels, advocating on behalf of students, parents, institutions and professionals involved in Jewish education, encouraging and providing for the professional growth of educators, and serving as a facilitator for cooperation and collaboration among schools and community organizations. Continued on Schedule O The Federation strives to engage all members of our community in Jewish life. The engagement portfolio includes young families through PJ Library, young adults through YAD (Young Adult Division) and the community through programs such as Yom Limmud, Chai Lights and Insights Speaker series, and programs with partners both local and from Israel. The Engagement team also coordinates professional networks of those working to engage the community in Jewish programming in Houston.