Jun 25, 2026 | The Jewish Outlook
SXSW 2026: Nir Eyal Presents Latest Book at SXSW Author Nir Eyal on stage at SXSW in Austin, Texas in March 2026. Credit: Allison Teegardin By Allison Teegardin On March 13, author Nir Eyal presented his latest book co-authored with Julie Li, “Beyond Belief: How to...
Jun 25, 2026 | The Jewish Outlook
Jewish Talent Shines at SXSW 2026 Jamie Lee Curtis on stage with H. Alan Scott at SXSW 2026. Credit: Wendy Goodman This year at SXSW, The Jewish Outlook editorial team attended various sessions featuring Jewish professionals and creators. Together with some Shalom...
Jun 25, 2026 | The Jewish Outlook
Austin Jewish Academy Welcomes New Head of School Dr. Karyn Rayburn speaks to parents and teachers at AJA about “Joyful Rigor.” Courtesy: Austin Jewish Academy By Natalie McKee Austin Jewish Academy is pleased to welcome Dr. Karyn Hopper Rayburn as...
Jun 24, 2026 | The Jewish Outlook
Shalom Austin Announces Rachel Stern as Next CEO Rachel Stern in the courtyard at the Dell JCC. Credit: Andrew Holmes Shalom Austin announced on March 12 that Rachel Stern will become its next Chief Executive Officer, beginning July 1, 2026. Stern has been a senior...
Jun 24, 2026 | The Jewish Outlook
Americans and Israelis Show Up in Unity for the Meaningful Month of April The community celebrates Yom HaAtzmaut at the Dell JCC. Credit: Rebecca Golden By Alachua Haskins, Jackie Nirenberg, and Jessica Ochs The Jewish calendar keeps Jewish people connected. They...
Jun 24, 2026 | The Jewish Outlook
Empowering Israeli American Women Entrepreneurs in Austin Asukot group. Credit: Tammy Afriat By Tammy Afriat Since its relaunch in April 2024, I’ve had the privilege of leading and witnessing the rise of a powerful grassroots movement: “Asukot,” a vibrant and growing...
