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CEO Column – The Jewish Outlook March 2024

CEO Column – The Jewish Outlook March 2024

Rabbi Daniel A. Septimus. Courtesy: Shalom Austin As we approach Purim, a time when we are commanded to find joy and happiness in our lives, we know that this year’s celebration will be filled with mixed emotions. We continue to pray that all hostages are returned...

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In Precious Hours Beyond the Headlines

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, traveled to Israel to lend what humanitarian...

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Congregation Beth El Welcomes Rabbi Dan Ain

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 Community Campus recently announced Rabbi Dan Ain...

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Quarterly TJHS Meeting Attracts Big Crowd

Quarterly TJHS Meeting Attracts Big Crowd

Attendees at the Texas Jewish Historical Society Board Meeting. Courtesy: Joan Linares By Tumbleweed Smith The Texas Jewish Historical Society held its winter meeting in McAllen, Texas the weekend of January 26-28. Considering the distance some of the participants had...

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JFNA Board Chair Visits Austin

JFNA Board Chair Visits Austin

L-R: Lecia Sud, Julie Platt and Seth Halpern at Shalom Austin’s leadership breakfast. Credit: Shana Creeger By Shana Creeger On February 13, Julie Platt, Jewish Federations of North America’s Chair of the Board of Trustees, visited Austin for a meaningful day of...

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CEO Column- December 2023

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 expressed the ageless longing of the...

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