Mar 2, 2026 | The Jewish Outlook
Innovative Program Teaches Children Essential Social Skills Children enjoy arts and crafts as part of the programming for The Social Players!. Courtesy: Shalom Austin Since the 2020 pandemic lockdowns, parents have worried about the impact that isolation and Zoom...
Dec 23, 2025 | The Jewish Outlook
Shalom Austin Event Ignites Community Through Humor and Compassion 1 Left. Yohay Sponder, entertainer for IGNITE! 2026. Courtesy: Yohay Sponder 2 Top Right. Lawrence Maze, Joseph Krassner Campaign Leadership Award Recipient. Credit: Andrew Holmes 3 Bottom Right....
Dec 18, 2025 | The Jewish Outlook
Brian Leiken Formally Installed as Senior Rabbi at Congregation Beth Israel Rabbi Brian Leiken formally installed as Senior Rabbi at Congregation Beth Israel. Courtesy: Oliver Bernstein By Oliver Bernstein Congregation Beth Israel shook with excitement November 14-15...
Dec 16, 2025 | The Jewish Outlook
Students Find Their Voice Through AJA’s Portfolio Day Tradition Former AJA eighth-grader Sidney Nisenfeld giving a presentation on Code Talkers on Portfolio Day 2024. Courtesy: AJA By Abby Rapoport Each year, students at Austin Jewish Academy step into a role...
Dec 14, 2025 | The Jewish Outlook
Shalom Austin JFS Brings Community Chaplaincy to Austin Rabbi Amy B Cohen. Credit: Andrew Holmes In May, Shalom Austin Jewish Family Service announced Rabbi Amy B. Cohen, who served as Shalom Austin Chief Social Services Officer and JFS Executive Director since 2020,...
Dec 11, 2025 | The Jewish Outlook
Women’s Philanthropy Volunteers Make Hanukkah Bright Volunteers with Shalom Austin Women’s Philanthropy at the Inspired Aging Hanukkah Luncheon. Credit: Andrew Holmes By Allison Teegardin Every year, volunteers with Shalom Austin Women’s...
