Jun 23, 2021 | Community News, The Jewish Outlook
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...
Jun 23, 2021 | Community News, The Jewish Outlook
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...
Jun 22, 2021 | Community News, The Jewish Outlook
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...
Jun 22, 2021 | Community News, Jewish Foundation, The Jewish Outlook
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....
Jun 22, 2021 | Community News, The Jewish Outlook
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...
Jun 22, 2021 | Community News, The Jewish Outlook
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...
