Jul 29, 2021 | Community News, The Jewish Outlook
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...
Jul 21, 2021 | Community News, The Jewish Outlook
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...
Jul 1, 2021 | Community News, The Jewish Outlook
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....
Jun 23, 2021 | Community News, The Jewish Outlook
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...
Jun 23, 2021 | Community News, The Jewish Outlook
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...
Jun 23, 2021 | Community News, The Jewish Outlook
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...
