Wednesday, November 4, 2015

In the News ... "Rabbi Jordan Parr discusses issues facing Midland-Odessa’s Jewish community"

• Being Jewish in a predominantly Christian-based area is not without some complications


Erin Stone, Reporter
Midland Reporter-Telegram


MIDLAND, TEXAS - Midland-Odessa is not immediately known for its Jewish population, but there is a vibrant and strong Jewish presence here.

Though the community has never been large, the Jews of the Permian Basin have developed strong ties with each other. Today, there are about 55 families who are members of Temple Beth El's congregation.

The Odessa-based temple, which serves Midland, Odessa and surrounding areas, was founded after World War II in 1946 ...

 • read the rest of this MRT report

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