Odessa Rabbi Reflects on Texas Jewish History and ISJL Ties
In a guest column Rabbi Holly Cohn of Temple Beth El Odessa reflects on the Permian Basin Jewish community history. She notes migration from Galveston oil commerce and the deep roots across Midland region. The piece describes ISJL programs including Traveling Trunk exhibits for Midland Odessa schools and ongoing education visits to strengthen Jewish identity.
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Cohn
Temple Beth el
Odessa
Permian Basin
New Mexico
Junction
Texas
Galveston
Levi Strauss
Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life
ISJL
Midland
Fort Stockton
Big Spring
Crane
Wink
Maria
Isjl.org
San Antonio
Midland/Odessa
American South
St. Louis
ISIL
Low
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A.L.P. Products, Inc
South Lark PO
Woessa
Wrennie
Nsbc Trorg Bro
Clyde
Chapman
SOA Pump & Supply
Andrews Hwy
E. 42Nd St
E. 8Th St
E. University
N. County Rd
Grace Fellowship Church
Robert and
Shaye Lamb
Orthaient Directory
Stone Wi Center
E. Yukon Road
Orship
Sowboy Church OF the
Crossroads Fellowship
Embassy Ministries
Johnson Chapel
American
E. Murphy S
LA Libertad DE Cristo
Jefferson Ave
LA Luz Ministries
E. 19Th St
Faith Temple Fellowship
Life Challenge United
N. Grandview
Fountain OF Life Malesionary
Friendship Chapel
Sherwood Place
Grace Christian Fellowship
Billy Hext
Life Unlimited
Ait Hwy
Santa Rose
Mid-Cities
W. Hwy
Idessa Tabernacle
Oakwood Dr
E. University Blvd
Thodox Christian Mission
Antiochian Archdiocese
Promised Land Retreat Center
E. Glenn
Revelation
E. Murphy
River OF Hope Christian Fellowship
N. Dixie
Salvation Army
E. 11Th St
ST. Paul's
Ministerio Vida Y Luz
W. 34Th St
Dessa
E. 2Nd St
Bell Supply Company
John Smith
Piiingyuen
Ystores
Delisupplystores
Coramste Tilerae Cabinets
Counter Teps Beth Boones
Jbs Parkway
Andrews
Willie “J” Hill Sarper
8Th Street
Grace Point
Rainbow Drive
Barbara Jordan
Ministries OF Faith World Outreach
S. Grandview Ave
Morning Star Fellowshi
W. County
Truth In Tor
E. 7Th St
Nevaeh Hope
Jackson
Texas Association OF X-Offenders
Torre DE Refugio Y Fortaleza
A/D
S. Dixie
House OF Prayer Worship Center
NEW Beginnings IN Christ Ministries PO
Box
NEW Beginnings Ministry
University
Unitarian Universalist Lay Fellowship
Unity OF
Iglesia Agua Viva
Glesia DE
New Hope
E. 6Th S
Iglesia del Camino
Ad. S
MER City Tabernacle
Iwon Chapel
S. Jackson Ave
NEW Life Chapel
Unity Spiritual Center
East 12Th
Victory Life OF
NEW Life Church
Club Dr
Dessa Christian Faith Center
Vineyard Christian Fellowship OF
Aldreach Missionary Fellowship
Brentwood Dr
West Texas Cowboy Church
North
Denver City
Lotr Tar Ebecea
John Ben
Amnes
Ican Cleaning Systems
Smith Road
Suite
N. FM
Esto Odessa
First Baptist Chu
W. Univ
Fie
Alanni ‘Ane
Violeta Bello
American Board of Pediatrics
Oden
Tease
Energipersonnel
Elt
Paderene
Belthaderekh.org
8Th St
Belmont 4
Church For
John McLemore
Evenige
Desert Haven
15Th
Chermandez
Sears Methodist
Lraumdey
Adventure Kids
Youth Service
Wale A Ihhisy
Yi Lars Ty
W. Murphy Odeasa
Wae Inc
Main
Base
Wallac
Adrvie
Veterinary Clinic
P.C
Sone
Georgia Myers
Jennifer Johnson
Kellie Dodson
E. 52Nd
Waew Eran
American Heritage Cemetery & Funeral Home
West Texas Memorial
ARI
Cathy Long
West Texas
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
N. Grandview Ave
Www
Setonparishodessa.org
Westminster Presbyterian
Worsh IP Service
Wpcodessa.org
Fumcodessa.org
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