Feb 24, 2022 | CEO Message, The Jewish Outlook
Celebrating Strong Community Support and Impact It’s hard to believe that we have approached two years since the pandemic radically changed our lives. Two years ago, only a day or two before our annual fundraising event, IGNITE!, SXSW was canceled and we made the...
Nov 23, 2021 | CEO Message, The Jewish Outlook
Thank You for Keeping Us Strong Every day over the past month, I have been reflecting upon the antisemitic events occurring in Austin. They have been some of the most heinous we have ever experienced in this community. Shalom Austin will continue to respond and act...
Aug 24, 2021 | CEO Message, The Jewish Outlook
High Holy Day Season Can Bring Positivity Amidst Pandemic Summer has breezed by, and we are now in the midst of the High Holy Day season. The High Holy Days are always a time of reflection and renewal. When we observed and celebrated the High Holy Days last year, we...
Jun 25, 2021 | CEO Message, Shalom Austin, The Jewish Outlook
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...
Jun 23, 2021 | CEO Message, The Jewish Outlook
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...
May 21, 2021 | CEO Message, Shalom Austin, The Jewish Outlook
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...
