Young Israel of Houston — Attraction in Houston

I'm here visiting from out of town. When I went there last evening, I was not impressed with the friendliness of the congregation. No one even said hello. The same occurred this morning, except for one person after we were done with services. However that all changed when I went back this afternoon to the kollel minyan for Mincha. This was the friendliest reception I've had in a long time, traveling around the country. The members of the kollel that I spoke with took an interest in me as a person, invited me to the night sedar of learning, and even offered me the ammod for my father's yhartzeit. I'm glad I returned. The campus is gated, so, be aware of access...

My family was briefly part of the foundren community a few years back. Rav Nagel officiated our gett. During that time, my then-husband would use intimidation and force to control me, at one point locking me in my own home. At the time, I was a new mother and completely alone in a new community and new state.

I spoke with Rabbi Nagel privately about my situation. He laughed at me. He told me to not “air my grievances”, amongst many other things. During the gett, he appeared compassionate towards me in front of the witnesses. In private conversation, I never felt so belittled, minimized, and humiliated before.

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full service shul with a full lineup of talented people from the Rabbi and asst Rabbi, to the kollel, sunrise minyan, and more. with a well attended Daf yomi room, 4 minyans for shacharis and maariv, this place has lots of activity, a full schedule and the building looks to be "almost new". Don't be fooled by the newness, this is a congregation with a strong following, devoted members, and a large community of supporters. It's a home away from home for...