Generations Campaign: Q&A with Donor Toby Shor
David Oshman, Jacqlyn Oshman, Lucy Oshman and Toby Shor. Photo courtesy of Toby Shor. Interview by Tonyia Cone The Jewish Outlook spoke with Generations Campaign donor and one of Jewish Austin’s newest members Toby Shor about her background, why Austin's Jewish...
Shalom Austin Women’s Philanthropy Kicks Off Programmatic Year
By Arielle Levy The Shalom Austin Women’s Philanthropy programmatic year began in August, and one month in, leadership knows it is going to be a good year. August was a great success hosting a delicious challah bake, an educational and inspirational L’dor V’dor...
Record Number of Austinites to Experience Israel with Young Judaea Year Course
Micah Yoram, Maia Suez, William Wallock, Ari Robinson, and Lindsay Harmon (right to left) visiting Ouzi Hummus Ful in Netanya. Photo courtesy of William Wallock. By Tonyia Cone This year, 12 young adults are traveling from Austin to Israel with Young Judaea Year...
All Day at the J Offers Support for Families While School is Virtual
Photo credits: Dave Hawks By Jessica Ochs Shalom Austin's All Day at the J program is meant to help community members fill the gap during the first few weeks of school that have been moved to virtual learning, and will continue to be offered afterward. School doors...
Congregation Beth Israel Pursues Inclusivity Through Innovation
By Ken Davidson Synagogue worship and programming are never going to return to the normal known before COVID-19. Online worship services are now commonplace. For many congregations, simply setting a camera in front of the bimah, or having clergy leading services from...
Phil Spertus Tells the Up-Close-and-Personal Tale of Dell Jewish Community Campus Creation
The audio and transcript of the interview with Phil Spertus is part of the archive collection housed at the Austin History Center. Screen shot credit: Marvin Hecker By Sandy Dochen and Gaylon Finklea Hecker Phil and Sylvia Spertus have significantly impacted Austin...
The Bar Yadin Family Foundation and Jewish National Fund-USA Bring Texas Students on Spiritual, Educational Journey
AMHSI-JNF helps students connect with Israel. Credit: Jewish National Fund By Jewish National Fund staff High school students throughout Texas are embarking on a spiritual and educational journey to connect with their Jewish identities and complete required school...
NCJW Hosts Discussion About Ways COVID-19 is Affecting Students and Schools
Lauren Ancel Meyers with her family. Credit: Sloan Breedan Join NCJW Austin Sept. 8, 7-8:30 p.m., for an informative discussion about COVID-19 and its effects on the educational system. Lauren Ancel Myers will be the special guest and there will be time for questions...
AJA Announces New Teachers
Allyson Peller and Janessa McLean. Courtesy of Peller and McLean. By Allyson Peller and Janessa Mclean As the largest kindergarten class at Austin Jewish Academy moves into first grade, the school has expanded its team. Allyson Peller and Janessa McLean are the new...
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