COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Your Guide to the Austin Jewish Community

CONGREGATIONS

A man reading from a prayer book during a service at a synagogue
Reform Synagogues

CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL  
bethisrael.org | [email protected] 
(512) 454-6806
3901 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, TX 78756
Founded: 1876 | Affiliation: Union for Reform Judaism 

Congregation Beth Israel is the oldest reform Jewish synagogue serving the greater Austin area. Our mission is to foster a thriving Jewish community by embracing spirituality, learning, and a sense of belonging. 

CONGREGATION SHIR AMI
shir-ami.com | [email protected]
(512) 843-3539 | Facebook.com/ShirAmiTX
3315 El Salido Parkway, Cedar Park
Founded: 2002  |  Affiliation: Union for Reform Judaism 

We are a community and Reform Jewish synagogue. We have activities for adults, children, and families. We have Services, Torah Study, and School, which provide spiritual participation. Adult members can participate in Jewish Book Club or Women’s Mah Jong Group. We engage in action projects with iACT and RAC-TX. We are committed to inclusivity. Everyone is welcome regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or financial means. Interfaith families are very welcome. 

TEMPLE BETH SHALOM 
bethshalomaustin.org  [email protected] (512) 735-8900 | 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX 78731
Founded: 2000 | Affiliation: Union for Reform Judaism 

Temple Beth Shalom is a warm and welcoming Reform congregation located on the Dell Jewish Community Campus. More than 675 families from all walks of life—young and old, natives and newly relocated, Jewish and interfaith—make us a vibrant, inclusive, and growing spiritual community. Our innovative religious school educates hundreds of students, and we offer unique worship services and opportunities for lifelong learning. Come feel what we’re all about! 

KOL SHIRA
kolshira.com  [email protected] 
Founded: 2026 | Affiliation: Union for Reform Judaism 

Come lend your voice to a vibrant, growing Jewish community! Kol Shira offers a fresh opportunity for Jewish connection and joyful worship, all within a supportive and engaged community. Kol Shira — Voice of Song — is a place where Jewish values, action, music, and prayer come together to inspire connection, joy, and heartfelt spiritual experiences. Kol Shira welcomes all who share our values of committed Jewish community. We joyfully embrace people of every age, race, ethnicity, sexual identity, gender expression, background, and ability, and we strive to create a space of belonging where each person feels valued and supported.

Conservative Synagogues

CONGREGATION AGUDAS ACHIM  
theaustinsynagogue.org  |  (512) 735-8400 
7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX 78731 | Founded: 1914 
Affiliation: United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 

Congregation Agudas Achim embraces everyone who wishes to explore and enhance their connection with God, wonder, learning, and Jewish living. Inspired by tradition, we welcome and encourage full and equal participation in all aspects of synagogue life. We cheerfully come together for worship, joy, study, and life cycle events to share, lend support, and provide intentional presence. We resolutely apply Jewish wisdom, working towards justice for our world, and provide education, community, and spiritual connection for all who enter – from most exuberant tots to experienced sages. 

NACHAT 
theaustinsynagogue.org/nachat | [email protected]   (512) 735-8404 

NACHAT brings the CAA Shabbat experience closer to residents in Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander and Georgetown. We welcome all individuals and families who seek a warm, caring, and vital place to enrich their Jewish lives. Join us for spiritual uplift and joyful prayer!  

 

Orthodox Synagogues

CONGREGATION TIFERET ISRAEL 
tiferetaustin.org  |  [email protected] | (512) 410-0336 
facebook.com/tiferetisraelaustin 
Affiliation: Orthodox Union 

Congregation Tiferet Israel (CTI) is a dynamic, soulful and inclusive Modern Orthodox synagogue situated in the heart of Austin. We warmly embrace all Jews, regardless of age, affiliation, commitment, or background. CTI offers a wide variety of intellectually and spiritually stimulating programs which have something to offer everyone! Daily and Shabbat services are held on the Dell Jewish Community Campus. 

CHABAD-LUBAVITCH OF AUSTIN 
chabadaustin.com  | [email protected] | (512) 977-0770    Founded: 1973 

Chabad-Lubavitch worldwide is dedicated to serving all Jews with Ahavat Yisroel, love and care, regardless of religious background or affiliation. Chabad of Austin promotes Jewish awareness, knowledge and practice through outreach, education and social services, aiming to ensure Jewish continuity. Chabad encourages increasing Jewish knowledge and observance. Their programs and services include pre-school, day school and synagogue and many programs. 

CHABAD OF DOWNTOWN AUSTIN 
jewishdowntownaustin.com| [email protected]   
(512) 905-2778 | facebook.com/yjpaustin 

Whether you live in downtown, commute for work, in town for a conference or coming to tour our incredible city, you have a home and a community in Downtown Austin. Find your people for all things spiritual and social here at Downtown Chabad. No affiliation or membership necessary. Chabad is home to every Jew. 

CHABAD OF ROUND ROCK
jewishroundrock.com  |  (512) 200-4967 

Welcome to Chabad of Round Rock, your spot for all things Jewish up north. Shabbat services and Kiddush, bi-monthly Jewish Kids Club Sessions, weekly classes, and a whole lot more! Follow us on facebook and our website for updates! 

CHABAD OF SOUTH AUSTIN 
jewishsouthaustin.com  |  (512) 200-4967 

CHABAD OF LEANDER
jewishleander.com  |  (737) 786-5770 
[email protected]  | [email protected] 

Independent / Unaffiliated Synagogue

CONGREGATION HAVURAH SHALOM 
chstx.org |  (414) 581-1454 

1530 Sun City Blvd., Georgetown 
Founded in1996. Services held bimonthly at 7:30PM and on the High Holy Days in Georgetown. Other activities include religious, social, education and community outreach. 

CONGREGATION KOL HALEV 
kolhalev.org  |  [email protected]  | (512) 419-0945  
PO Box 150396, Austin, TX 78715 

Congregation Kol Halev (“Voice of the Heart”) is an independent, progressive synagogue community that draws on varied traditions of Judaism in supporting our members, individually and collectively, as we practice and learn about Judaism, while living contemporary meaningful lives. Our calendar includes holiday services and celebrations, monthly Shabbat services, and other meaningful and fun congregational events. 

 

Reconstructionist and Renewal Synagogue

CONGREGATION SHALOM RAV 
shalomravaustin.com  
Affiliation: Reconstructing Judaism, ALEPH 

We offer virtual and in-person Friday evening services, Saturday services, Holiday services and celebrations, Havdalah programs, online adult Jewish education, and personalized B’nei Mitzvah ceremonies.  We welcome non-traditional and interfaith families. 

Traditional Synagogue

CONGREGATION BETH EL  

bethelaustin.org  |  [email protected] | (512) 231-0266    
8902 Mesa Drive, Austin, TX 78759  |  Founded: 1981 

Beth El is a warm, welcoming shul with traditional Jewish values. Adult education, sisterhood, men’s club, B’nai Mitzvah prep and Hebrew school, with a beautiful sanctuary, playground, library, Kosher kitchen, social hall & the most affordable rates. Services are Friday 7:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. with Tot Shabbat at 10:00 a.m. with Kiddush after. Check website for holiday services & events. 

 

ORGANIZATIONS

Stay connected and find programs, services and support offered by our community partner organizations.

Adults 60+

Act 2
Temple Beth Shalom

(512) 735-8900
bethshalom.org
[email protected]

BubbieCare
(512) 862-9030
bubbiecare.com

Drive a Senior – West Austin
(512) 472-6339
[email protected]
driveasenior.org

Empty Nesters-Second Sixty
Congregation Beth Israel
(512) 346-4940 or (512) 454-6806
bethisrael.org

Hazak
Congregation Agudas Achim
(512) 517-7448
[email protected]
https://theaustinsynagogue.org/hazak/

Shalom Austin Adults 60+ Programs 
(512) 735-8088
shalomaustin.org/adults60

Shalom Austin Jewish Family Service (JFS)
(512) 250-1043
shalomaustin.org/jfs

Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741

Arts, Culture & Adult Jewish Education

Austin Jewish Film Festival (AJFF)
(512) 576-7278

austinjff.org
[email protected]
facebook.com/AustinJFF/
twitter.com/AustinJewishFF/
instagram.com/austinjff
vimeo.com/channels/1613763

Congregation Agudas Achim
(512)735-8420
[email protected]
https://theaustinsynagogue.org/adult-education/

Greater Austin Jewish Book Club
facebook.com/groups/1418668705226484

Shalom Austin Adult Jewish Learning
(512) 735-8052
[email protected]
shalomaustin.org/adultjewishlearning

Shalom Austin Literary Series
(512) 735-8050
[email protected]
shalomaustin.org/literaryseries

Sisterhood Agudas Achim Judaica Shop
(512) 735-8450
[email protected]
saajudaicaaustin.shopsettings.com
facebook.com/SAAJudaicaAustin/

Sisterhood Congregation Beth Israel Judaica Shop
(512) 454-6806
cbiaustinsisterhood.org/judaica-shop
facebook.com/groups/1334512817311377

Family Programs

T’filah Together (Prayer Together)
Congregation Shir Ami
(512) 843-3539
[email protected]
shir-ami.com/services/family-services

Gan Chaverim Mishpacha Moments
Congregation Beth Israel
bethisrael.org
[email protected]

PJ Library
(512) 735-8052
pjlibrary.orgshalomaustin.org/pjlibrary
[email protected]

PJ Our Way
pjourway.orgshalomaustin.org/pjlibrary

Shalom Austin Shalom Families
(512) 735-8052
[email protected]
shalomaustin.org/shalomfamilies
facebook.com/groups/shalomfamiliesatx
instagram.com/shalomfamiliesatx

Young Family Community
Congregation Agudas Achim
[email protected]
theaustinsynagogue.org/social-groups/yfc/ 

Israel Connections

American Friends of Magen David Adom
afmda.org

American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)
(713) 871-1891
[email protected]
aipac.org

American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)
jdc.org
facebook.com/TheJDC/

Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest
(832) 301-3500
embassies.gov.il

Development Corp for Israel/State of Israel Bonds – Houston Office
(800) 676-3101 
israelbonds.com

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
(713) 955-0225
[email protected]
fidf.org

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America
hadassah.org
Austin Chapter of Hadassah:
[email protected]
facebook.com/AustinHadassah
Lea Kraus Kadima Chapter of Hadassah, Georgetown:
[email protected]

Israel Action Network
(212) 284-6500
[email protected]
israelactionnetwork.org

Israeli-American Council (IAC)
(713) 398-9567
iac360.org
[email protected]
austin@israeliamerican.org

Israel Economic Mission to the US Southern Region
(713) 599-0290
itrade.gov.il/us-houston

Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI)
jewishagency.org

J Street Austin
[email protected]
facebook.com/JStreetAustin
jstreet.org

Jewish National Fund-USA (JNF) Southwest Regional Office
(888) JNF-0099
(512) 410-1438 x.948
jnf.org
[email protected]
[email protected]

Partnership with Israel: Western Galilee and US Central Area Consortium (Partnership2GETHER)
(512) 735-8008
westerngalilee.org.il
shalomaustin.org/israel

Taglit-Birthright Israel
birthrightisrael.com
shalomaustin.org/birthright
[email protected]
[email protected]

Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce
texasisrael.org
[email protected]

Texans for Israel – Student Pro-Israel Organization at The University of Texas Austin
(512) 476-0125
texashillel.org/israel
[email protected]

 

Jewish Schools

Aleph Bet Preschool
Preschool
(512) 977-0770
alephbetaustin.org

Austin Community Hebrew School
Congregation Tiferet Israel
[email protected]

Austin Jewish Academy
Traditional Kindergarden – 8th Grade
(512) 735-8350
austinjewishacademy.org

Congregation Agudas Achim Religious School (CAARS)
Pre-K through 12th Grade
(512)735-8420
[email protected]
theaustinsynagogue.org/caars

Congregation Beth El Religious School
(512) 231-0266
bethelaustin.org/education-2/
[email protected]

CDC@CBI 
Congregation Beth Israel
Ages 2 Months – 5 Years
(512) 371-0224
bethisrael.org

[email protected]

Congregation Beth Israel Religious School
Ages 2 Pre-K through 12th Grade
(512) 371-0224
bethisrael.org

[email protected]

Congregation Shir Ami Religious School
(512) 843-3539
[email protected] | [email protected]
shir-ami.com/religious-school.html

Selah School
(512) 735-8420
selah-austin.org

Tamin Academy: Elementary and Middle School
(512) 977-0770
tamimaustin.org

Temple Beth Shalom Religious School
(512) 735-8900
[email protected]
bethshalomaustin.org

The Zeifman Family Early Childhood Program
Ages 6 Weeks – Pre-K
(512) 735-8100
shalomaustin.org/ecp

Special Interests

American Jewish Committee
ajc.org/advocacy-anywhere

Anti-Defamation League Austin
(512) 249-7960
[email protected]
austin.adl.org

Austin Jewish Archives
Paul Keeper
[email protected]

Austin Jewish Business Network (AJBN)
512-587-5824
[email protected]
Facebook Group

Austin Shmirah
lastresponder7.wordpress.com

Austin Women’s Mikvah
(512) 905-8770

B’nai B’rith International
(512) 345-6144
[email protected]
bnaibrith.org

Descendants of Holocaust Survivors in Central Texas
Facebook Group

Hebrew Free Loan of Austin
(512) 677-4352
[email protected]
hebrewfreeloanofaustin.org
facebook.com/hebrewfreeloanaustin

Israeli Corner
shalomaustin.org/connect

JCC Adult Sports
[email protected]
Shalomaustin.org/sports

Jewish Rifle and Pistol Club Of Central Texas
 (512) 730-1223
[email protected]
facebook.com/JewishRifleandPistolClubofCentralTexas

Jewish War Veterans of The United States of America
Post 757 – Austin, TX
Commander: Alana Pompa
[email protected]
jwv.org

Jewish Women International
(512) 345-0462
jwi.org

Mosaic Jewish Outdoor Club of Central Texas
meetup.com/judaism-124/

National Jewish Democratic Council
(202) 216-9060
[email protected]
njdc.org

National Council of Jewish Women – Austin Section (NCJW)
[email protected]
ncjwaustin.org

Republican Jewish Coalition
rjchq.org

Sharsheret – A Jewish Breast Cancer Organization
(866) 474-2774
[email protected]
sharsheret.org

Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission
(512) 463-7998 | (512) 463-5108
[email protected]
thgaac.texas.gov/
Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: @thgaac

Texas Jewish Historical Society
[email protected] | [email protected]
txjhs.org

University Outreach

The Rohr Chabad Jewish Student Center at UT
(512) 477-7770

[email protected]
jewishlonghorns.com
facebook.com/JewishLonghorns

Texas Hillel Foundation
(512) 476-0125

texashillel.org
[email protected]
instagram.com/texashillel

Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies
University of Texas

(512) 475-6178
[email protected]
liberalarts.utexas.edu/scjs

Rohr Jewish Student Center at Texas A&M
(979) 220-5020
[email protected]
jewishaggies.com

Texas A&M Hillel
(979) 703-1856
[email protected]
tamuhillel.org

Mishelanu (providing a home for Israeli-American students)
(512) 476-0125
[email protected]

Youth & Teen

Austin Temple Teens
nfty.org/tor

B’nai B’rith Youth Organization – BBYO (Grades 8-12)
(512) 735-8046
bbyo.org

Camp Young Judaea – Texas
(713) 723-8354
cyjtexas.org

Congregation Agudas Achim Youth Department (Chaverim 3rd-5th, Gesher 6th-8th, AAUSY 9th-12th)
(512)735-8420
[email protected]
theaustinsynagogue.org/youthgroups/

Congregation Beth Israel Youth Group
bethisrael.org/youth

Camp Gan Isreal
(512)977-0770
[email protected]
cgiaustin.org

Girl Scouts (Grades K-12)
(512) 766-4522
gsctx.org
[email protected]

URJ Greene Family Camp
(254) 859-5411
greene.org

JCamps (Grades K-10)
(512) 735-8050
[email protected]
shalomaustin.org/camp

JCC Kids Connection After-School Program
(512) 735-8050
[email protected]
shalomaustin.org/afterschoolyouth

JCC Break Camps
(512) 735-8050
[email protected]
shalomaustin.org/breakcaps

J-Serve Austin (Grades 8-12)
(512) 735-8036
[email protected]
shalomaustin.org/bbyo/#jserve
facebook.com/austinjserve

Temple Beth Shalom Youth Groups
(512)735-8900
[email protected]
bethshalomaustin.org

Young Adults

Shalom Austin Young Adult Division (YAD)
(512) 735-8052

shalomaustin.org/yad

J-Lead (Jewish Leadership Education, Action & Development Program)
shalomaustin.org/leadershipdevelopment

Young Jewish Professionals of Austin
(512) 905-2778
yjpaustin.org

facebook.com/yjpaustin

Moishe House Austin
(704) 512-0409
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
moishehouse.org/find-a-house/austin
facebook.com/mohoatx/

Yachad Young Professionals
(512)735-8420
[email protected]
theaustinsynagogue.org/yachad 

2025-2026 JEWISH HOLIDAYS

Rosh Hashanah
1-2 Tishrei | Sept 23-24

Yom Kippur
10 Tishrei | Oct 2

Sukkot
15-22 Tishrei | Oct 7-13

Shemini Atzeret
22 Tishrei | Oct 14

Simchat Torah
23 Tishrei | Oct 14

Hanukkah
25 Kislev – 2 Tevet | Dec 15-22

Tu BiShvat
15 Sh’vat | Feb 2

Purim
14 Adar | March 3

Passover
15-22 Nisan | April 2-9

Lag BaOmer
18 Iyyar | May 5

Shavuot
6-7 Sivan| May 22-23

Rosh Hashanah 2026
1-2 Tishrei | Sept 12-13

Yom Kippur 2026
10 Tishrei | Sept 21

Sukkot 2026
15-21 Tishrei | Sept 26 – Oct 2

Shemini Atzeret
22-23 Tishrei | Oct 3-4

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Attorneys-at-Law

Janice Pierce - Scofield & Scofield, P.C.
(512) 476-8371
scofieldlawfirm.com

Joel A. Levine
(512) 982-1510
injurylawyeraustintx.com

Loewy Law Firm
(512) 280-0800
loewyfirm.com

Noelke Maples St. Leger Bryant, LLP
(512) 480-9777
nmsb-law.com

Camps

Camp Doublecreek
(512) 255-3661
campdoublecreek.com

Camp Gan Israel
(512) 765-5345
cgiaustin.org

Camp Young Judaea Texas
(512) 847-9564
cyjtexas.org

Sherwood Forest Faire
(512) 222-6680
sherwoodforestfaire.com

Clothing

Uptown Cheapskate
(512) 462-4646
uptowncheapskate.com

 

Congregations

Congregation Agudas Achim
(512) 735-8400
caa-austin.org

Congregation Agudas Achim (San Antonio)
(210) 479-0307
agudas-achim.org

Congregation Beth El
(512) 231-0266
bethelaustin.org

Congregation Beth Israel
(512) 454-6806
bethisrael.org

Congregation Havurah Shalom Sun City
chstx.org

Congregation Kol Halev
(512) 419-0945
kolhalev.org

Congregation Tiferet Israel
(512) 410-0336
tiferetaustin.org

Congregation Shalom Rav
(512) 648-8154
shalomravaustin.com

Congregation Shir Ami
(512) 843-3539
shir-ami.com

Temple Beth Shalom
(512) 735-8900
bethshalomaustin.org

Computer Services

Pro-Tape
(512) 443-3911
pro-tape.com

 

 

Education/Children's Activities

Austin Jewish Academy
(512) 735-8350
austinjewishacademy.org

Cordovan Art School & Pottery Parlor
(512) 531-9353
cordovanartschool.com

ESTEAM Learning Labs
(512) 740-3024
esteamlearninglabs.com

Kim's Gym
(512) 826-8015
7300 Hart Ln, Austin, TX 78731
kimsgym.com

Mt. Playmore
(512) 989-8886
mtplaymore.com

Soccer Shots 
(512) 420-9450
soccershots.com/austin

St. Andrews Episcopal School
(512) 299-9810
sasaustin.org

St. Stephen's Episcopal School
(512) 327-1213
sstx.org

The Girls School of Austin
(512) 478-7827
thegirlsschool.org

Financial Planning

Austin Private Wealth
(512) 886-4114
austinprivatewealth.com

Stuart Investment Advisors
(512) 478-2275
stuartadvisors.com

Food

Aba Restaurant
(737) 273-0199
abarestaurants.com/austin/

Central Market 
(512) 899-4343
centralmarket.com

Eldorado Cafe
(512) 420-2222
eldoradocafeatx.com

Fonda San Miguel
(512) 459-4121
fondasanmiguel.com

Gail's Catering
(512) 994-6622
gailscateringservices.com

Funeral Services

Austin Natural Funerals
(512) 891-1236
AustinNaturalFunerals.com

Health Services

12 Oaks Dental
(512) 346-5196
12oaksdentalaustin.com

Austin Family Allergy and Asthma
(512) 346-7936
familyallergyatx.com

Austin Hand Group
(512) 327-4263
austinhandgroup.com

 

Home Improvement

A-Plus Air Conditioning & Home Solutions
(512) 450-1980
AplusAC.com

All Seasons Landscaping
(512) 442-9603
[email protected]

BELFOR Property Restoration 
(512) 610-3015 
https://www.belfor.com/us/en/belfor-austin/ 

Hotel/Travel

Fairmont Austin
(512) 600-2000
fairmont.com/austin

Otis
(512) 473-8900
Website

 

Insurance

David Goldstein
(512) 472-3582
goldstein-insurance.com

Museums

Harry Ransom Center
(512) 471-8944
hrc.utexas.edu 

Holocaust Museum Houston
(713) 942-8000
Lester and Sue Smith Campus
5401 Caroline St., Houston, TX 77004
hmh.org

Non Profit/Organizations

Anti-Defamation League
(512) 249-7960
austin.adl.org

Hadassah, Austin Chapter
hadassah.org

Hebrew Free Loan of Austin
(512) 677-4352
hebrewfreeloanofaustin.org

Texas Hillel Foundation
(512) 476-0125
texashillel.org

Party Needs

DCDesign Consultant

(210) 854-0817

dcdesignconsultant.com

Pet Care

Spicewood Springs Animal Hospital
(512) 345-2727
spicewoodanimalhospital.com

Photography

David Finkel Photography
(512) 576-7278
davidfinkel.com

Monocurate
monocurateatx.com

Real Estate/Home Builders

Dana Epstein, Broker Associate at EXP Realty
(512) 775-3262
danasdomain.com

Dochen Realtors
(512) 345-2227
dochenrealtors.com

Jacquelyn Einaugler
(512) 771-5557
compass.com

Lindsay Neuren, Austin Realtor at Compass
(512) 913-6987
speed-neurengroup.com

Senior Services

Atria Senior Living
(512) 346-4900
www.atriaseniorliving.com

Anthology of The Arboretum
(737) 346-6465
anthologyseniorliving.com

BubbieCare
(512) 862-9030
bubbiecare.com

Capital City Village
(512) 524-2709
capitalcityvillage.org

Maravilla at the Domain
(512) 598-0722
srgseniorliving.com

Westminster Manor
(512) 454-4711
westminsteraustintx.org

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