Teaching the Lessons of the Holocaust: Anne Frank Exhibit Coming to Georgetown Library
Anne Frank. Credit: AFS/AFF, Amsterdam/BASEL. Congregation Havurah Shalom of Sun City Georgetown, in partnership with the Georgetown Public Library, will be bringing a new Anne Frank exhibit to the library for six weeks, October 2-November 15, 2021. ANNE FRANK: ‘LET...
Texas Hillel Foundation Welcomes Two New Employees Just in Time for Fall 2021 Semester
Rabbi Will Hall (left) and Aviva Mangista (right) joined Texas Hillel this summer. Rabbi Will was ordained in May 2021 by the Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion. Aviva completed her studies in Diplomacy and Strategy at the Interdisciplinary Center,...
Nonprofit Leadership in Times of Crisis
By Cristina Silingardi Nonprofit organizations can be particularly hard-hit by unforeseen crises. In most instances, they face these challenges with lower financial reserves than most – reserves that could help them weather the storm were they more substantial. As...
A Community Approach to Our Jewish Future
Photo credit: Pexels. By Elana G. Kahn and Rachel Stern This moment in Jewish history demands powerful leadership. As we face the uncertainty of our post-COVID world, including shifting organizational structures and demographic changes, real leadership will require...
Commemorating Operation Entebbe: 45 Years Later
Photo: Entebbe pilot. Photo courtesy of JNF-USA. Operation Entebbe is one of Israel’s most daring and surreal moments. It showcased the unparalleled determination of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as their commandos rescued 106 men, women, and children from the hands...
Mark Rubin named JCRS Executive Director
Mark Rubin has been named the new Executive Director of Jewish Children’s Regional Service (JCRS), becoming only the fourth leader of the Jewish social service agency since 1946. A New Orleans native, Rubin was unanimously approved by a board vote on July 15. His...
A Farewell Message from Consul General Gilad Katz
Gilad Katz, Consul General of Israel to the Southwest Bittersweet, that is the feeling I am overcome with, while I write this farewell piece, as my tenure as Consul General of Israel to the Southwest comes to a close. I am filled with sweet emotions, because of all...
Tragedy in Miami
Thursday morning, a portion of a residential building collapsed in Surfside, Florida, a town near Miami. We are deeply saddened by this tragic situation and pray for healing and safety for the entire community. We are grateful to the first responders and those...
Returning to Normal, Through Generosity and Collaboration
Since our last publication of The Jewish Outlook in March, society has slowly begun to return to normal. As the school year came to a close, students and their families attended graduation ceremonies and parties, end of year festivities and began summer travel. Camp...
JCamps Gets Kids Back to Camp, Prioritizing Health and Safety
Campers have fun in the foam pit at Shalom Austin JCamps this summer. Credit: Jon Niss. Campers at JCamps enjoy everything the JCC has to offer, from large indoor spaces and a gymnasium to the lush grounds and the outdoor fields. Credit: Jon Niss. As COVID-19 cases...
Austin Angels Help Over 4,000 Get Vaccinated
Wendy Corn (right) drove Linda Stein (left) to an Austin Vaccine Angel arranged appointment. Photo courtesy of Wendy Corn. By Taylor A. Harrison In February 2021, Rachel Wimberley, Shalom Austin adult programs director, and Rabbi Amy B. Cohen, LMSW, Shalom Austin...
The Jewish Outlook Says Goodbye to Tonyia Cone After 15 Years
Tonyia Cone. Credit: Dave Hawks. By Wendy Goodman 15 years, 180 issues and 600 articles later, Tonyia Cone is leaving The Jewish Outlook to seek other opportunities. The Austin Jewish community, Shalom Austin and The Jewish Outlook thank Cone for her incredible...
Shalom Austin’s Fourth Annual IGNITE! Fundraiser Draws More Than 400 Households Online
IGNITE! 2021 co-chairs Nora and Allen Lieberman, Courtney and Jake Manuel, and Margo and Arthur Smith greet attendees at the online event on April 18. Credit: Screen shot courtesy of Shalom Austin. By Shana Creeger Shalom Austin celebrated its fourth annual IGNITE!...
Shalom Austin Annual Meeting Celebrates Incoming and Outgoing Board Chairs, New Board Members, Award Recipients
Left: Former Generations Campaign Director Harriett Kirsh Pozen honored with Community Service Award at the Shalom Austin 2021 Annual Meeting. Photo courtesy of Harriett Kirsh Pozen. Right: Shalom Austin Security Director Andy Dooher honored with Exemplar of...
Shalom Austin JCC New Pool and Tennis Courts Start to Take Shape
Building pad site work and concrete piers are installed as the footprint for the new main building. Credit: Rabbi Daniel A. Septimus. After starting construction only a few months ago, the Shalom Austin Jewish Community Center has made much progress on their new...
Shalom Austin Women’s Philanthropy Looks Ahead: Special Events, Giving Societies, and New Chair
By Arielle Levy In May, Shalom Austin Women’s Philanthropy transitioned leadership and is thrilled to welcome Robin Davis as the new Chair for the 2021-2023 term. A big thanks to Phil Loewy for her service over the past two years. Robin is joined by the Women’s...
Adult Jewish Learning Comes Together in the Austin Jewish Community
Credit: Pixabay. By Alachua Nazarenko In Pirkei Avot, a compilation of Jewish ethical teachings, Rabbi Shimon ben Zoma asks, “Who is wise?” and answers, “He who learns from everyone.” In the Austin Jewish community, adult learners have the opportunity to do just...
Jewish Professionals Seize Educational Opportunities with Spertus Institute and Other Programs
Jewish professionals Alachua Nazarenko and Robyn Burch work on their University of Texas course. Credit: Rachel Stern. By Rachel Stern “Learning is the only thing the mind never exhausts, never fears and never regrets,” stated Leonardo Da Vinci. Judaism is a religion...
BubbieCare Expands its Caregiver Connections and Jewish Family Service Partnerships Throughout Texas
BubbieCare is a partner of Shalom Austin. BubbieCare, a company founded in Austin, Texas who helps families find and hire caregivers for seniors or those needing assistance with daily tasks in their homes, has expanded throughout Texas and will now be helping...
Legacy Giving: Planting the Seeds for a Strong Future
By Lisa Apfelberg, Sandy Dochen, and Amy Hyman As the country and the Austin community enter a post-pandemic world, with vaccinations and personal resilience, Shalom Austin has emerged as a stronger organization. Shalom Austin Jewish Foundation is key to building up...
FBI Honors ADL Regional Director Renee Lafair with Director’s Community Leadership Award
Renee Lafair poses with Jared Lindauer, past board chair; FBI Special Agent in Charge Chris Combs; and Mark Updegrove, CEO of the LBJ Foundation. Courtesy of ADL Austin. By Angela Atlas ADL Austin Regional Director Renee Lafair is set to receive the 2020 FBI...
Community Gathers at Texas State Capitol to Stand with Israel
Left to Right: Israeli-American Council (IAC) Austin Regional Manager Shelly Shwartz, IAC Council Member Moran Tairy, Shalom Austin CEO Rabbi Daniel A. Septimus, former Shalom Austin CEO Jay Rubin gather at the Dell Jewish Community Campus on May 12. Credit: Rachel...
Temple Beth Shalom Welcomes New Rabbi
Rabbi Eleanor B. Steinman.. Credit: Steve Sherman. Rabbi Eleanor B. Steinman joins Temple Beth Shalom as a full-time rabbi in July, after serving as the temple’s visiting part-time rabbi since July 2020. She joins Rabbi Alan Freedman and Cantor Abby Gostein in serving...
Jewish War Veterans Post 757 Host Memorial Day Flag Raising Ceremony on Dell Jewish Community Campus
Jewish War Veterans Post 757 along with community members gather on the Dell Jewish Community Campus on May 30 for Memorial Day flag raising ceremony. Credit: Steve Krant By Charles Rosenblum Memorial Day has always been special for Post 757 of the Jewish War...
Interest-Free Loan Kept Local Bagel Company Afloat Amidst Pandemic
Tom Rosen of Rosen's Bagels. Courtesy of Tom Rosen. By Craig Gilden Hebrew Free Loan Association of Austin is a partner of Shalom Austin. In February 2020, Rosen’s Bagel Company was on the verge of signing a lease for a brick-and-mortar location which would be the...
Israeli American Council Launches Project “Words of Wisdom”
Check out this brief video documenting the process and the artistic display: https://youtu.be/manW1enDIDg. Credit: YouTube screenshot. By Devorah Avni Fuchs During these uncertain times, while the U.S. are all following strict social distancing measures, can people...
CEO Shabbat Message – For Heaven’s Sake
This past Sunday evening, I had the honor and privilege to participate, along with Rabbi Amy Cohen, in Tikkun Leil Shavuot, organized by Congregation Agudas Achim and sponsored by several Jewish institutions including Shalom Austin. I was asked to serve on a panel...
CEO Shabbat Message – A Week of Mixed Emotions
I’ll get right to it as this will be a longer than usual update. This has been a week of mixed emotions. I’ll start with the positive news. This week we begin the book of B’midbar (Numbers), a time that captures the Israelites’ journey through the wilderness. As...
Community Continues to Weather Storms Together
As I wrote my last column, for the December issue, I expressed hope for a better year as we approached 2021. It goes without saying that 2021 is off to a challenging start. While we should not be surprised by the ongoing issues related to pandemic, I do not think that...
Shalom Austin Offers Assistance After Winter Storm
Austin's Jewish organizations are providing assistance after Winter Storm Uri left many without power and water and with home damage in mid-February. Credit: Sheeren Ben Moshe Shalom Austin is here for the community now and in the days ahead. Mid-February's weather...
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