Mar 1, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
In Precious Hours Beyond the Headlines A war memorial in Ukraine. Credit: Rabbi Neil Blumofe By Rachel Cottle In early November 2023, closely following the heels of the October 7 attack, Neil Blumofe, senior Rabbi of Congregation Agudas Achim in Austin, Texas,...
Mar 1, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
Local Rabbi Accepted to Amplify Israel Rabbinic Fellowship Amplify Israel Rabbinic fellows meeting with Israeli Reform rabbis on Kibbutz Mishmar HaEmeq. Courtesy: Rabbi Kelly Levy In August 2023, Rabbi Kelly Levy of Congregation Beth Israel in Austin, Texas, was...
Mar 1, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
Congregation Beth Israel to Honor Longtime Senior Rabbi Steven Folberg Rabbi Folberg standing in the CBI garden. Credit: Kael Clark By Tonyia Cone Since Rabbi Steven Folberg was named Congregation Beth Israel’s senior rabbi in 1991, he has witnessed a lot of change....
Mar 1, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
Congregation Beth El Welcomes Rabbi Dan Ain Rabbi Dan Ain with his family. Credit: Lacey McCabe By Esther and David Schwartz Congregation Beth El, a traditional conservative synagogue located in the heart of northwest Austin, just two miles from the Dell Jewish...
Mar 1, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
The Kalaniyot Project Comes to Austin as a Symbol of Beauty and Remembrance in Dark Times Yaffa Solomon provides David Reifler with 40 ceramic flowers to donate to Shalom Austin for The Kalaniyot Project. Courtesy: David Reifler By Rebecca Golden In the wake of recent...