Jewish War Veterans Post 757 Raises Flag in Honor of Veterans Day
Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2020, began with a perfect fall morning, enabling a light breeze to unfurl the stars and stripes on the United States flag, just above the Texas and Israeli flags, atop the three flagpoles at the Dell Jewish Community Campus. The Jewish War...
Texas Jewish Historical Society Announces Grant Money for Jewish Projects
By Tumbleweed Smith While staying home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some people have written books, poetry or essays, produced video or audio pieces, painted something or created music about Judaism. They probably did them just because they had the desire to do them....
Texas Jewish Historical Society Holds Fall Meeting
By Tumbleweed Smith The Texas Jewish Historical Society‘s fall meeting was held virtually again. It was only the second time in the organization’s 40-year history that there was no public gathering for a quarterly meeting. The meeting, held Oct. 23-25, was well...
Austin Jewish Academy Alumnus Returns as Teacher
Ezra Hankin with AJA second graders. Credit: Kelly Hill By Mara Stern Ezra Hankin is thankful for the foundation that Austin Jewish Academy provided during his time as an elementary student. The community inspired him to continue the pursuit of education, and he is...
In Memory of Judy Waxman: Austin’s Community Continues to Grow
Last month, we lost an incredible human being and leader in our community, Judy Waxmanz"l. She was awarded the prestigious Woman of Valor Award at Mosaic in 2015. Judy, who passed away on Shabbat, was truly a tzaddik, a righteous person. Her career was dedicated to...
Generations Breaks Ground!
Generations Campaign leaders, contributors, builders and team members come together on the Dell Jewish Community Campus for a ceremonial groundbreaking (listed below). The online event was held Oct. 25. Photo credit: Dave Hawks The Shalom Austin Generations Campaign...
Campus Organizations Modify Offerings to Continue Reaching Students
Students pick up Shabbat-to-Go meals on the Texas Hillel patio. Courtesy of Texas Hillel By Tonyia Cone While the fall semester began with uncertainty for many students, one thing University of Texas at Austin students could count on was that Jewish organizations were...
Educators Reach Adults, Build Connections with Move to Online Teaching
Congregation Agudas Achim's Modern Hebrew-Level Bet class meets over Zoom Wednesday evenings. Credit: Sharon DeKoning Kessel By Tonyia Cone Along with pretty much everything else, Austin’s Jewish organizations pivoted when COVID-19 upended Austin in March, and are now...
Chabad of Austin Purchases New Land to Call Home
Sheldon and Ari Levin celebrated Sukkot at Chabad's new Northwest Austin property. Photo courtesy of Chabad of Austin. By Tonyia Cone From 1984 to 2007, Rochel and Rabbi Yosef Levertov ran Chabad activities out of a single center in the Chabad Jewish Student Center...
ADL Austin Hosts First Virtual No Place For Hate Youth Summit
Texas ADL Education Directors Susan Shaw, Sherasa Thomas and Jillian Bontke collaborated for this year's No Place For Hate Youth Summit. Photo credit: ADL Austin By Renee Lafair During the week of Oct. 5, ADL Texas hosted its first virtual No Place For Hate Youth...
Book Lover’s Luncheon Features Photographer’s Mother-Daughter Story, and Women Who Have Influenced Attendees’ Lives
Event Co-Chair Katie Dochen with her mom, Carol Dochen. This year's Book Lover's Luncheon features a mother-daughter story. Attendees are asked to submit their photos with women who have influenced their lives. Photo courtesy of Carol Dochen. By Arielle Levy Austin's...
National Council of Jewish Women Austin Marks End of Shiva for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with Commemorative Walk
NCJW members and friends walked to commemorate the end of Ginsburg's shiva. Credit: Bettie Forman By Bettie Forman Many Jewish communities mark the end of a shiva period — the seven-day time of initial mourning following burial — with a walk around the block. This...
Virtual Luncheon and Silent Auction to Benefit Hadassah Hospital
The Austin Chapter of Hadassah is honoring Dolly Golden at the organization's 2020 Virtual Luncheon and Silent Auction. Credit: Amber Kilgore By Linda Aronovsky Cox The Austin Chapter of Hadassah’s Annual Luncheon and Silent Auction is going virtual this year. Grab...
Jewish War Veterans Austin Post 757 Calls for New Members
Jewish War Veterans Austin Post 757 has been holding monthly meetings online. Newly elected Commander Charlie Rosenblum is top center. Credit: Allen Lieberman By Allen Lieberman Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Jewish War Veterans Austin Post 757 continues to be an...
Jewish Children’s Regional Service Creates Relief Program
In response to Hurricane Harvey in Oct. 2017, JCRS delivered 115 Hanukkah boxes for Greater Houston children, families and special needs adults, many of whom were affected by flooding in large areas of the Jewish community. Photo courtesy of JCRS. By JCRS staff Jewish...
Chabad Student Center at UT Connects with Students Over Rosh Hashanah
Adina Traub and Vanessa Kibbel were just two students Chabad at the University of Texas connected with through Rosh Hashanah programs. Photo courtesy of Rohr Chabad Jewish Student Center at the University of Texas. Written by Esti Hecht As students returned to...
Chabad at UT Offers Suicide Alert Workshop
Student board member and safeTALK Ambassador Alex Meltzer strategizes with Rabbi Zev Johnson in a sukkah. Credit: Ariela Johnson By Ella Steinmetz The world's challenging climate under lockdown has sparked a sharp increase in mental health issues, including...
New Year Offers Opportunity to Look Forward to Bright Future
I hope everyone had an uplifting Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. While the celebrations and observances were different this year, the congregations and campus organizations in Central Texas provided innovative ways for our community to find inspiration and meaning...
Building a Brighter Future: Generations Campaign Announces Groundbreaking, Aquatics Center and Tennis Courts
Close representation of the final design of the new Dell Jewish Community Center building front facade. Credit: The Beck Group By Tonyia Cone Shalom Austin’s Generations Campaign will continue its progress building a brighter future for our community, with a major...
Observing the High Holy Days During COVID-19: Austin Area Congregations Devise Unique Ways to Come Together Virtually and In-Person
Senior Rabbi Neil F. Blumofe plays the shofar at CAA’s Rosh Hashanah morning picnic, as Rabbi Gail Swedroe calls the shofar notes. Credit: Jennifer Rubin By Tonyia Cone At a time when many people are craving togetherness and spiritual connection, Austin-area ...
Congregation Beth Israel Hires New Executive Director
Ken Davidson, Congregation Beth Israel executive director. Credit: Susan Davidson By Tonyia Cone Over the summer, Congregation Beth Israel named Ken Davidson its new executive director. His first day at CBI was July 1. With more than 15 years of synagogue...
Community Organizations Offer Austin History Lesson
Pamela Benson Owens. Courtesy of ADL. By Renee Lafair Aug. 18, Shalom Austin, Anti-Defamation League Austin, Temple Beth Shalom, Congregation Agudas Achim and the Asian Chamber of Commerce presented a special program about Austin’s history entitled “The ‘It’ You...
Shalom Austin Women’s Philanthropy, Adult 60+ Programs Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with Community Members
By Arielle Levy Shalom Austin Women’s Philanthropy, in close partnership with Shalom Austin Adult 60+ Programs and Shalom Austin Jewish Family Service, helped the adult 60+ members of the community celebrate the Rosh Hashanah holiday this year. Typically, the Adult...
“Chai!” The Austin Jewish Film Festival is 18 Years Old!
AJFF Director interviews “Breaking Bread” film director Beth Elise Hawk from Los Angeles and Rabbi Alan Freedman from Austin. Screenshot courtesy of AJFF. By David Finkel, AJFF Director One year ago, the AJFF audience gathered at the Long Center for the Performing...
Austin Chapter of Hadassah Recognizes Dolly Golden
The Austin Chapter of Hadassah is honoring Dolly Golden at the organization's 2020 Virtual Luncheon and Silent Auction. Credit: Amber Kilgore By Leslie Goltzman Suez Dolly (Moskowitz) Golden is being honored by the Austin Chapter of Hadassah at the 2020 Virtual ...
Austin Jewish Business Network Holds Schmooze or Lose
Michelle Feibus. Credit: Marcellina Kampa By Jennifer Lava Since public gatherings are currently unadvisable, the AJBN has moved activities to the organization's Facebook group. Those activities include discussions, mentorships, job postings, sharing business...
ADL Austin to Honor Harvey Burg with Lifetime Achievement Award, Host Virtual Walk
Harvey Burg. Courtesy of ADL. The evening of Dec. 6, ADL Austin will present Harvey Burg with ADL Austin’s Lifetime Achievement Award as part of ADL’s Virtual Concert Against Hate. The community is invited to hear how Burg dedicated his life to civil rights and to...
Austin Jewish Academy Takes School Outdoors in Time of COVID-19
AJA students began school outdoors Sept. 8. Credit: AJA Principal Chris Aguero By Austin Jewish Academy Principal Chris Aguero It started with an email and continued in a few conversations. Videos online were emerging from communities around the world. Classrooms were...
High Holy Days Offer Time to Reflect on Community’s Jewish Connections, Generations Progress
Elul is upon us and our countdown to prepare and welcome the Jewish new year has begun. In only a few weeks, we will officially mark the year 5781 on the Jewish calendar. It’s hard to believe that six months after the pandemic began, our celebration would take on such...
High Holy Days Schedule
The High Holy Days begin with Rosh Hashanah on Sept. 18. Photo credit: Dave Hawks Chabad of Downtown/Young Jewish Professionals Services are free and open to all, no membership needed. We ask for free RSVP for security and logistical reasons. COVID High Holidays: We...
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