Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Jewish Family Service Plays Crucial Role in Community Wellbeing During Unprecedented Times By Rabbi Amy B. Cohen In 2023, the Shalom Austin community came together to celebrate many incredible accomplishments. And in times of grief, fear and pain, the community came...
Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Welcome Home: Austin Jews And Partners for Refugees Helps Resettle Refugees By Bettie Forman AJPR (Austin Jews and Partners for Refugees) began as a group of volunteers from the Austin Jewish community who wanted to make an impact assisting refugees. Russ Apfel and...
Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Shalom Austin Sends Delegation to Z3 Israel Conference Shalom Austin team at Z3. Left to right: Yarden Bleicher, Rabbi Daniel A. Septimus, Rachel Stern, Iris Bartov, Jessica Ochs. Courtesy: Iris Bartov By Iris Bartov Shalom Austin CEO, Rabbi Daniel A. Septimus and...
Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Two Jewish Historical Societies Meet in Houston By Tumbleweed Smith A joint meeting of the Texas and Southern Jewish Historical Societies took place on the campus of Rice University in Houston, Texas during the weekend of October 20-22. The level of education,...
Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
A Helping Ride: JFS Offers Mobility Service Vinnie Hogan, Shalom Austin Transportation Specialist gives a ride to those in need. Credit: Rebecca Golden Shalom Austin Mobility is a service provided by Shalom Austin Jewish Family Service that provides transportation to...