Parking Lot Shabbat at CBI Is Affirmation of Communal Love and Strength
Parking Lot Shabbat at CBI with Rabbi Steven Folberg, Rabbi Kelly Levy, Sarah Avner, Cantorial Soloist, Lori Adelman, CBI President and Allan Adelman. Photo courtesy of Lori Adelman, CBI President. Credit: Lori Adelman.
By Allison Teegardin
Although the sanctuary was rendered unusable for an unforeseeable time due to a fire that was intentionally set outside the main sanctuary doors on October 31, 2021, Congregation Beth Israel did not give up on a much anticipated in-person gathering. Members of CBI joined together the following week on November 5, 2021 in the parking lot for a Parking Lot Shabbat. The celebratory mood was described as a wonderful affirmation of communal love and strength. ■
Latest Posts
Empowering Israeli American Women Entrepreneurs in Austin
Asukot group. Credit: Tammy Afriat By Tammy Afriat Since its relaunch in April 2024, I’ve had the privilege of leading and witnessing the rise of a powerful grassroots movement: “Asukot,” a vibrant and growing community of Israeli American women entrepreneurs, making...
THGAAC and UT Chabad Bring in Leibel Lazaroff to Share His Story
Leibel Lazaroff addressing students at UT Chabad. Courtesy: Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission By Alexander Suster, Campus Outreach Coordinator for the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission On April 26, 2026, the...
Good for Clients, Good for Business
Carl Stuart and Lindsey Stuart of Stuart Investment Advisors, Shalom Austin Jewish Foundation fundholder and legacy society member Laraine Lasdon, and attorney Dick Brown at the 2025 Professional Advisors Breakfast Seminar. Credit: Andrew Holmes By Amanda Sokolosky...
7300 HART LANE
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78731
(512) 735-8000
Follow Us:
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Fitness
Swimming
Tennis & Pickleball
Sports
EDUCATION
Jewish Culture & Education
Early Childhood Program Preschool
After School & Childcare
Camps
ARTS & CULTURE
Literary Arts
Visual Arts
Theatre & Film
Dance
COUNSELING & SUPPORT
Jewish Family Service
Counseling & Groups
Case Management
References & Resources
Disability & Inclusion
Copyright Shalom Austin 2025. Privacy Policy.