Construction on New JCC Facilities Remains Steady

Community News, The Jewish Outlook

Aug 24, 2021

The new family-friendly activity pool with spray features, dumping buckets, water tables, and slides has been installed. Photo credit: Dave Hawks

Since the historic groundbreaking event on October 25, 2020, construction has continued to progress on the Generations project to expand and renovate the Dell Jewish Community Campus. Shalom Austin shares regular updates on the building process with the community to keep everyone up to date on the exciting plans. 

Progress Update – July 29, 2021

  • The Generations project is making waves as the new Rochelle and Stanley Ferdman Family Aquatic Center—set to open this fall! 
  • The new water slides and family-friendly activity pool with spray features, dumping buckets, water tables, and slides have been installed! 
  • Get ready for treats by the pool! The walls of the poolside snack bar are going up. 

For more information and to stay up-to-date with the Generations construction project, visit shalomaustin.org/generations-progress.

Construction Slides

The new large water slides have been installed. Photo credit: Dave Hawks.

Construction Snack Bar

Get ready for treats by the pool! The walls of the new poolside snackbar are going up. Photo credit: Dave Hawks.

Latest Posts

Time to Get Ahead on Charitable Planning 

Time to Get Ahead on Charitable Planning 

By Jennifer Kohn Koppel Tax planning can be tedious, but thinking about how one can plan so that their charitable giving is maximized may be one way to spark enjoyment in the process. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has several new provisions that are important...

Austin Newcomer Finds Connection Through Volunteering 

Austin Newcomer Finds Connection Through Volunteering 

Shalom Austin Volunteer Gladys Chandler. Courtesy: Gladys Chandler By Allison Teegardin  Gladys Chandler moved to Austin in June 2022 from the Bay Area in California. In California, Chandler was active at Temple Beth El in San Mateo and also attended many programs at...

Eating Jewishly: Veggie Shwarma Pita Sandwich

Eating Jewishly: Veggie Shwarma Pita Sandwich

You don't need meat to enjoy schwarma in a pita. (Photo Credit: Emanuelle Lee. Cover design by Shalom Austin) By Emanuelle Lee (JTA) — This recipe originally appeared on The Nosher. Pita bread is often stuffed with spiced, shaved shwarma meat or crunchy, deep-fried...