Dec 1, 2023 | CEO Message, The Jewish Outlook
CEO Column- December 2023 Shalom Austin CEO, Rabbi Daniel A. Septimus. Courtesy: Shalom Austin “My heart is in the east but I, I am at the edge of the west.” These are the famous words written by Judah Halevi, a renowned rabbi, poet and philosopher, who...
Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Shattered Yet United: Austin Jewish Community Finds Solidarity Amidst Unthinkable Atrocities in Israel Austin clergy recite Mourner’s Kaddish at the Community Solidarity Gathering for Israel at Congregation Agudas Achim on October 9. Credit: David Finkel...
Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Community Turns the Page on Another Successful Leslie Brittman Literary Event Author Jennifer Rosner at the Leslie Brittman Literary Event. Credit: Rebecca Golden The Leslie Brittman Literary Event was held on Sunday, October 29 at Chez Zee. Jennifer Rosner, National...
Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
AJFF Continues Collaboration and Support of Jewish Film Artists Attendees view film during Austin Jewish Film Festival at the Dell JCC. Credit: Ken Nordhauser By Cynthia Winer The annual Austin Jewish Film Festival opened on Thursday, November 2, at the Dell Jewish...
Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
ADL Reports Steep Rise in Extremist and Antisemitic Incidents in Texas Hate in the Lone Star State: Extremism & Antisemitism in Texas” A Report by the ADL Center on Extremism, released September 2023. Courtesy: ADL By Wendy Goodman In September 2023, ADL Center on...
Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Holding Onto Humanity During This Time of Crisis By Jackie Nirenberg, Regional Director, ADL Austin It is hard to believe it has been over a month since Hamas murdered over 1,400 Israeli civilians in cold blood, the largest number of Jewish people killed since the...
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
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...
