chabad lubavitch center, bh, did not sustain too much damage. the new
building (www.chabadtexas.org/building) has a lot of glass that was
designed specifically to sustain 120 mph hurricane winds. however, the
sun screen of the signature rooftop pavilion was ripped off, the
menorah was thrown from the roof and remains dangling, waiting for a
crane, and two massive oak trees toppled blocking a main thoroughfare
Fondren rd. the perimeter 10 foot fence was also knocked down.
in my own home elec went out at about 1 am (others lost as early as
9pm) and at about 4am the winds were at its peak. the siding of our
safe room began to rip off, followed by the insulation and felt paper
down to the wood. at that point , feaing the roof was next, we moved
the fam to the other side of the house.
davening was held at regular times, this morning in the lobby of the
new building with sunlight, and tonight in the parking lot by
headlights.
as we sit without electric in a hot, humid and muggy home by
candlelight, i wish you all a good night!
chaim laz
