Mar 1, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
CEO Column – The Jewish Outlook March 2024 Rabbi Daniel A. Septimus. Courtesy: Shalom Austin As we approach Purim, a time when we are commanded to find joy and happiness in our lives, we know that this year’s celebration will be filled with mixed emotions. We...
Mar 1, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
IGNITE! Amps Up With Honorees and International Musical Star Matisyahu performing his music. Courtesy: Wasserman Media Shalom Austin is hosting its largest fundraising and community building event of the year, IGNITE!, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. IGNITE! will take place...
Mar 1, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
Unveiling Innovation: Interactive Display Showcases Stories from Israel Carol and Kaylen Silverberg address the audience at the opening reception for the Carol & Kaylen Silverberg Family Interactive Wall Celebrating Israeli Innovation and Global Impact on Jan. 18...
Mar 1, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
In Precious Hours Beyond the Headlines A war memorial in Ukraine. Credit: Rabbi Neil Blumofe By Rachel Cottle In early November 2023, closely following the heels of the October 7 attack, Neil Blumofe, senior Rabbi of Congregation Agudas Achim in Austin, Texas,...
Mar 1, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
Local Rabbi Accepted to Amplify Israel Rabbinic Fellowship Amplify Israel Rabbinic fellows meeting with Israeli Reform rabbis on Kibbutz Mishmar HaEmeq. Courtesy: Rabbi Kelly Levy In August 2023, Rabbi Kelly Levy of Congregation Beth Israel in Austin, Texas, was...
Mar 1, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
Congregation Beth Israel to Honor Longtime Senior Rabbi Steven Folberg Rabbi Folberg standing in the CBI garden. Credit: Kael Clark By Tonyia Cone Since Rabbi Steven Folberg was named Congregation Beth Israel’s senior rabbi in 1991, he has witnessed a lot of change....