Feb 25, 2025 | The Jewish Outlook
Congregation Beth Israel Hires New Senior Rabbi Rabbi Brian Leiken and his wife, Shara Abraham, have two sons, Kaleb and Ari. Courtesy: Rabbi Brian Leiken By Corrie MacLaggan Congregation Beth Israel has selected Rabbi Brian Leiken to be its next senior rabbi. ...
Feb 25, 2025 | The Jewish Outlook
Descendants of Holocaust Survivors Train to Tell Their Families’ Stories Credit: Eelco Bohtlingk via Unsplash By Linda Aronovsky Cox Descendants of Holocaust survivors have an important voice in countering hate and antisemitism and keeping the history of the...
Feb 25, 2025 | The Jewish Outlook
Where Israeli and American Hearts Meet: The Story of Austin’s Tzofim Austin chapter ninth graders during their recent training seminar. Courtesy: Gili Meidan By Deborah Fuchs In less than three years, the Israeli Scouts (Tzofim) in Austin have achieved what many...
Feb 25, 2025 | The Jewish Outlook
AJA Provides a Safe Haven to Jewish Students in the Face of Unprecedented Antisemitism Austin Jewish Academy students participate in Teffilah. Credit: Jon Kniss This fall, the community marked the heartbreaking anniversary of October 7, followed by powerful Yom Kippur...
Feb 25, 2025 | The Jewish Outlook
AJA Student Alumni’s Future Is Soaring Eddie Vane. Courtesy: Austin Jewish Academy By Kari Loya Austin Jewish Academy’s mission is to inspire its students to transform the world. The school recently began profiling its alumni, who are currently attending top...
Feb 25, 2025 | The Jewish Outlook
Local Federation Changemaker Is Helping Create the Jewish Future Emily Shrode attends the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly. Courtesy: Emily Shrode Jewish Federations of North America runs a special fellowship to support the emerging voices and...
