Aug 24, 2021 | Community News, The Jewish Outlook
Kim’s Gym Welcomes New Owner By Wendy Goodman Jess Reger becomes new owner of Kim’s Gym. Photo courtesy of Jess Reger. Nearly 20 years ago, Jewish community member and former gymnast Kim Lindauer started Kim’s Gym, an exemplary children’s gymnastics program...
Aug 24, 2021 | Community News, The Jewish Outlook
Construction on New JCC Facilities Remains Steady The new family-friendly activity pool with spray features, dumping buckets, water tables, and slides has been installed. Photo credit: Dave Hawks Since the historic groundbreaking event on October 25, 2020,...
Aug 24, 2021 | Community News, The Jewish Outlook
Shalom Austin Women’s Philanthropy Offers Social and Educational Programming to Engage Women Throughout the Year By Arielle Levy Inspired and guided by the traditions of tzedakah (righteousness/charity) and tikkun olam (repairing the world), Shalom Austin Women’s...
Aug 24, 2021 | Community News, The Jewish Outlook
JFS and Lifeworks: A New Partnership Strengthening Community Volunteers safely gather in neighborhood groups to create care packages for homeless neighbors. Photos credit: Jennifer Lazarus. This past year, Shalom Austin Jewish Family Service launched a new partnership...
Aug 24, 2021 | Community News, The Jewish Outlook
Congregation Agudas Achim Celebrates Beloved Chef John Sutton John Sutton. Courtesy of Congregation Agudas Achim. For almost 40 years, Congregation Agudas Achim (CAA) has experienced many changes – several rabbis, two synagogue buildings, numerous synagogue...
Aug 24, 2021 | Community News, The Jewish Outlook
Two Community Assistance Programs, HFLA and The Change Reaction, Connect to Help Austin Residents Achieve Financial Stability Heidi and Robbie Kandalis received support through Hebrew Free Loan of Austin to keep their business afloat. Photo courtesy of Heidi Kandalis....