Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Shalom Austin and HFLA Combine Efforts for the Greater Good of Community By Allison Teegardin Recently, the leadership of Shalom Austin and Hebrew Free Loan of Austin (HFLA) embarked on a joint venture to combine their efforts and support each other’s missions,...
Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Congregation Beth Israel Recognizes Leaders and First Responders Members of the Austin Fire Department receive a standing ovation by the members of Congregation Beth Israel for their part in putting out the fire that damaged the synagogue in 2021, in Austin, Texas on...
Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
WorkRight Pilot Program Takes Flight at Shalom Austin Beginning in June 2023, Shalom Austin piloted a supported employment program called WorkRight for six young adults and three job coaches. The position of WorkRight intern was created to hire and pay people who need...
Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
JWV Post 757 Veterans Day 2023 Flag Raising Attendees at the Jewish War Veterans Day 2023 Flag Raising ceremony salute the flag.Credit: Steve Krant By Steve Krant, JWV Post 757 Honor Guard members of Jewish War Veterans of the USA’s Austin Post 757 braved a chilly...
Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
JAMen Launches Seventh Season with Major Presentation on Hamas War Ambassador Dennis Ross speaks to JAMen attendees. Credit: Andrew Holmes By Jay Rubin The Jewish Austin Men Dinner and Speakers Forum, sponsored by Shalom Austin and popularly known as JAMen, kicked off...