Your Guide to the Austin Jewish Community
CONGREGATIONS
Reform Synagogues
Congregation Beth Israel (CBI)
3901 Shoal Creek Blvd.
(512) 454-6806
bethisrael.org
Congregation Shir Ami (CSA)
3315 El Salido Parkway, Cedar Park
(512) 843-3539
shir-ami.com
Temple Beth Shalom (TBS)
7300 Hart Lane
(512) 735-8900
bethshalomaustin.org
Conservative Synagogues
Congregation Agudas Achim (CAA)
7300 Hart Lane
(512) 735-8400
theaustinsynagogue.org
Congregation Beth El
8902 Mesa Drive
(512) 636-2228
bethelaustin.org
Orthodox Synagogues
Chabad of Austin
3500 Hyridge Drive
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 977-0770
chabadaustin.com
Currently under construction. For info on current services, contact info@chabadaustin.com.
Congregation Tiferet Israel (CTI)
7300 Hart Lane
(512) 410-0336
tiferetaustin.org
Independent Synagogue
Congregation Kol Halev
Independent/Progressive Worship
9300 South IH-35
(512) 419-0945
kolhalev.org
Reconstructionist Synagogue
Congregation Shalom Rav
P.O. Box 28308
(512) 684-8158
shalomravaustin.com
Chavurah
Congregation Chaverim B’Kavanah
Following Reform Tradition, Unaffiliated
3402 Little Elm Trail, Cedar Park
(281) 802-9503 or (512) 775-5757
barbhalrik@gmail.com or skamen@ymail.com
Congregation Havurah Shalom
Unaffiliated
1530 Sun City Blvd.
(512) 591-7000
www.chstx.org
Firepit Minyan
Currently on hiatus. Stay in touch with Firepit Minyan Austin on Facebook
ORGANIZATIONS
Stay connected and find programs, services and support offered by our community partner organizations.
Support Services
Shalom Austin Jewish Family Service
7300 Hart Lane
(512) 250-1043
shalomaustin.org/jfs
BubbieCare
(512) 862-9030
bubbiecare.com
Hebrew Free Loan of Austin
3571 Far West Blvd. #233
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 677-4352
hebrewfreeloanofaustin.org
Sharsheret
(866) 474-2774
info@sharsheret.org
HEB and Favor Delivery (ages 60+)
(833) 397-0080
https://favordelivery.com/seniors
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Israel Connections
American Friends of Magen David Adom
352 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY
afmda.org
Jewish National Fund (JNF)
7000 N. Mopac, Ste. 200
(888) JNF-0099
(512) 410-1438
jnf.org
American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)
(713) 871-1891
aipac.org
State of Israel Bonds
9660 Hillcroft Street, Houston, TX
(800) 676-3101
israelbonds.com
Consulate General of Israel
to the Southwest
24 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1500
Houston, TX
(832) 301-3500
embassies.gov.il/houston
Partnership with Israel: Western Galilee and US Central Area Consortium (Partnership2GETHER)
(512) 735-8008
westerngalilee.org.il
shalomaustin.org/partnership
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)
jdc.org
facebook.com/TheJDC/
Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI)
633 Third Avenue, 21st Floor
New York, NY 10017
jewishagency.org
Israel Action Network
25 Broadway, Suite 1700
New York, NY 10004
(212) 284-6500
IAN@JewishFederations.org
israelactionnetwork.org
Israeli-American Council (IAC)
(713) 398-9567
iac360.org
sshwartz@israeliamerican.org
Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce
12700 Park Central Drive
Dallas, TX
texasisrael.org
info@texasisrael.org
Texans for Israel
2105 San Antonio Street
Austin, TX
(512) 476-0125
texashillel.org/israel
Taglit-Birthright Israel
birthrightisrael.com
shalomaustin.org/birthright
yad@shalomaustin.org
aboxman@texashillel.org
birthright@JewishLonghorns.com
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
P.O. Box 22245
Houston, TX
(713) 955-0225
fidf.org
Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America
austin.hadassah@outlook.com
offthebolt@suddenlink.net
hadassah.org
facebook.com/AustinHadassah
Israel Economic Mission to the US Southern Region
2 Riverway
Houston, TX
(713) 599-0290
itrade.gov.il/us-houston
J Street Austin
charmccann@gmail.com
facebook.com/JStreetAustin
jstreet.org
Youth & Teens
B’nai B’rith Youth Organization – BBYO (Grades 8-12)
7300 Hart Lane
Austin, TX
(512) 735-8046
annie.abramowitz@shalomaustin.org
bbyo.org
Bat Mitzvah Club
(512) 799-9319
mussy@chabadaustin.com
chabadaustin.com/bat-mitzvah-club
JCC Youth & Teen
7300 Hart Lane
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 735-8050
youthandteenoffice@shalomaustin.org
J-Serve Austin (Grades 8-12)
(512) 735-8036
shalomaustin.org/bbyo/#jserve
JCamps
7300 Hart Lane
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 735-8050
jcamps@shalomaustin.org
shalomaustin.org/camp
Girl Scouts (Grades K-12)
(512) 766-4522
gsctx.org
austinjewishscouting@gmail.com
USY at Congregation Agudas Achim
theaustinsynagogue.org
NCSY at Congregation Tiferet Israel
tiferetaustin.org
NFTY at Congregation Beth Israel
bethisrael.org/youth
Temple Beth Shalom Youth Groups
bethshalomaustin.org/youth
Congregation Shir Ami Youth Group
shir-ami.com
University Outreach
The Rohr Chabad Jewish Student Center at UT
2101 Nueces Street
(512) 477-7770
jewishlonghorns.com
facebook.com/JewishLonghorns
Texas Hillel
2105 San Antonio Street
(512) 476-0125
texashillel.org
info@texashillel.org
Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies
University of Texas
305 E. 23rd Street, B3600
Austin, TX 78712
(512) 475-6178
galit@austin.utexas.edu
liberalarts.utexas.edu/scjs
Rohr Jewish Student Center at Texas A&M
201 Live Oak Street, College Station
(979) 220-5020
jewishaggies.com
Texas A&M Hillel
800 George Bush Dr., College Station
(979) 703-1856
hillel@tamuhillel.org
tamuhillel.org
Mishelanu (providing a home for Israeli-American students)
2105 San Antonio Street
(512) 476-0125
texasmishelanu@gmail.com
Young Adults
Shalom Austin Young Adult Division (YAD)
7300 Hart Lane
(512) 735-8052
shalomaustin.org/yad
J-Lead (Jewish Leadership Education, Action & Development Program)
shalomaustin.org/leadershipdevelopment
Young Jewish Professionals of Austin
(512) 905-2778
yjpaustin.org
Moishe House Austin
moishehouseatx@gmail.com
moishehouse.org/find-a-house/austin
facebook.com/mohoatx/
Adults 60+
‘Circle of Friends’ Alzheimer’s Caregivers Respite
Congregation Beth Israel
3901 Shoal Creek Blvd.
(512) 845-5374
tllyons@icloud.com
Drive a Senior – West Austin
(512) 472-6339
westaustin@driveasenior.org
driveasenior.org
Empty Nesters
Congregation Beth Israel
3901 Shoal Creek Blvd.
(512) 346-4940 or (512) 454-6806
bethisrael.org
Hazak
Congregation Agudas Achim
7300 Hart Lane
(512) 517-7448
merriessa@gmail.com
Shalom Austin Adults 60+ Programs
7300 Hart Lane
Austin, TX
(512) 735-8088
shalomaustin.org/adults60
Shalom Austin Jewish Family Service (JFS)
(512) 250-1043
shalomaustin.org/jfs
Shalom Seniors
Temple Beth Shalom
7300 Hart Lane
Austin, TX
(713) 703-7510
Special Interest & Cultural Groups
Austin Jewish Archives
Paul Keeper
pdk1108@gmail.com
Global Jewish Advocacy
ajc.org/advocacy-anywhere
Texas Jewish Historical Society
P.O. Box 10193
Austin, TX 78766
president@txjhs.org
txjhs.org
Austin Jewish Film Festival (AJFF)
7300 Hart Lane
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 576-7278
austinjff.org
www.facebook.com/AustinJFF/
twitter.com/AustinJewishFF/
instagram.com/austinjff
vimeo.com/channels/1613763
info@austinjff.org
National Council of Jewish Women – Austin Section (NCJW)
P.O. Box 26641
Austin, TX 78755
president@ncjwaustin.org
ncjwaustin.org
Austin Jewish Business Network (ABJN)
jody@habitathunters.com
Facebook
Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission
P.O. Box 12276 Austin, TX 78711
(512) 463-5108 or (512) 463-7998
thgc.texas.gov
Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: @txhgc
thgcwebmaster@gmail.com
Jewish Schools in Austin
JCC Early Childhood Program
Ages 6 Weeks – Pre-K
Dell Jewish Community Campus
7300 Hart Lane
(512) 735-8100
shalomaustin.org/ecp
CBI Child Development Center
Ages 2 Months – 5 Years
Congregation Beth Israel Learning Center
3901 Shoal Creed Boulevard
(512) 371-0224
bethisrael.org
Hebrew Preparatory School
Preschool – 8th Grade
2127 W. Parmer Lane
(512) 977-0770
Austin Jewish Academy
Traditional Kindergarden – 8th Grade
Dell Jewish Community Campus
7300 Hart Lane
(512) 735-8350
austinjewishacademy.org
Overnight Camps
Camp Young Judaea – Texas
121 Camp Young Judaea Drive
Woodcreek, TX 78676
(713) 723-8354
cyjtexas.org
URJ Greene Family Camp
1192 Smith Lane
Bruceville, TX 76630
(254) 859-5411
greene.org
HOLIDAYS
Community Hanukkah Celebrations
Sunday, November 28, 2021 | 5:00 p.m.
- Congregation Tiferet Israel
- First Night of Chanukah Celebration
- JCC Community Hall, Dell Jewish Community Campus, 7300 Hart Lane 78731
- Congregation Tiferet Israel invites you to join us in celebrating the first night of Chanukah! Enjoy candle lighting, music, latkes, sufganiyot, and other foods! Children’s activities (for ages 6-14) will include a scavenger hunt, a food craft, and a menorah contest. Support a local Jewish family by bringing a new toy to donate to our Toy Drive! Specifically requested are dolls, art kits, Lego sets, and science experiment kits.
- Cost:Adults: $10; Children: $5.00; Family Max: $25.00
- Purchase tickets at www.tiferetaustin.org
Monday, November 29, 2021 | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
- Chabad of South Austin
- Chanukah Library Craft
- Austin Public Library Hampton Branch at Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill Rd.
- Chanuka craft and light refreshments
- Free admission, sponsorships welcome
- For more information: JewishSouthAustin.com/chanukah or message Rikki at rikki@jewishsouthaustin.com or call (347) 278-4994.
Monday November 29 | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
- Chabad of South Austin
- Chanukah Library Craft
- Austin Public Library Twin Oaks Branch, 1800 S 5th St, Austin, TX 78704
- Chanuka craft and light refreshments
- Free admission, sponsorships welcome
- For more information: JewishSouthAustin.com/chanukah or message Rikki at rikki@jewishsouthaustin.com or call (347) 278-4994.
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 | 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
- Chabad of South Austin
- Light Up South Austin
- Joslin Park – 2106 Cimarron Trail 78745
- Join us for a Chanukah Celebration for all ages, children and adults. Featuring a Giant Menorah Lighting, The chocolate gelt drop by the Austin Fire Department, a fire show, Latkes, Dontus and hot drinks.
- Free admission sponsorships welcome
- For more information: JewishSouthAustin.com/chanukah or message Rikki at rikki@jewishsouthaustin.com or call (347) 278-4994.
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 | 11:30 a.m.
- Shalom Austin
- Adults 60+ Hanukkah Luncheon
- RSVP today for Shalom Austin Adults 60+ Hanukkah Luncheon featuring Rabbi Freedman and Cantor Gostein of Temple Beth Shalom. RSVP required by Nov. 19. Must be vaccinated to attend. We are unable to accommodate walk-ins.
- To register, click here.
- For more information, click here.
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 | 5:30 p.m.
- Temple Beth Shalom
- Livestreamed Candle Lighting With Temple Beth Shalom
- We invite all to livestream our Chanukiyah lighting
- bethshalomaustin.org/livestream
Thursday, December 2, 2021 | 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
- Congregation Agudas Achim
- Young Family Community Hanukkah Celebration
- Join the CAA Young Families community on Zoom as we celebrate Hanukkah with a candle lighting, a scavenger hunt, and other holiday fun.
- For more information: theaustinsynagogue.org
Friday, Dec. 3, 2021 | 7:00 p.m.
- Temple Beth Shalom
- First Friday Erev Shabbat Service & Chanukiyah Lighting
- You’re invited to join us online for our December First Friday Erev Shabbat Service.
- bethshalomaustin.org/livestream
Saturday, December 4, 2021 | 7:30 p.m. CST
- Congregation Kol Halev
A virtual Community Celebration of Light - A virtual community celebration of light with congregation Kol Halev of Austin, Texas. Join singer-songwriter Sue Horowitz and Rabbi Lev Baesh for a joy filled evening of candle lighting, singing, and story/learning. It will be the 7th night so get your candles ready!
- Free to congregants.
- Non-congregants: Register with an email to info@kolhalev.org. A donation is requested, but not required, to join the celebration. To donate, include your intention in your registration email and Karen Glina, our bookkeeper, will be in touch to complete the process.
- The Zoom link will be sent to all congregants and all non-congregants who have registered for the event on 12/1.
- For more information: Email info@kolhalev.org.
Sunday, December 5, 2021 | 6:30 p.m.
- Congregation Beth Israel Brotherhood
- We Love You a Latke 2021
- Latke and brisket dinners to go followed by an online Chanukah Celebration
- Order by Nov 28, Pick up on Dec 5
- Cost varies
- For more information www.bethisrael.org/latkes2021
Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 | 4:45 – 6:00 p.m.
- Congregation Shalom Rav
- Hanukkah Party
- Via Zoom!
- We will play dreidel, light candles, read the Book of Judith, sing, and – of course – schmooze.
- No charge for non-members, but donations to the Congregation are always welcome!
- For more information: RSVP to Susan at jackson@gmail.com at least 3 days in advance if not on our mailing list, or via website at shalomravaustin.com/contact.
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Attorneys-at-Law
Janice Pierce - Scofield & Scofield, P.C.
(512) 476-8371
scofieldlawfirm.com
Joel A. Levine
(512) 982-1510
injurylawyeraustintx.com
Loewy Law Firm
(512) 280-0800
loewyfirm.com
Martin Cirkiel
(512) 244-6744
cirkielaw.com
Noelke Maples St. Leger Bryant, LLP
(512) 480-9777
nmsb-law.com
Authors
Abby Kenigsberg
abbykenigsberg.com
Automobile Services
Dollinger Automotive
(512) 748-2587
Lamb's Tire and Automotive
(512) 345-6600
lambstire.com
Bicycles/Fitness
Buck's Bikes
(512) 250-9550
(512) 255-8755
bucksbikes.com
Perspire
(512) 502-5131
perspiresaunastudio.com
Camps
Camp Doublecreek
(512) 255-3661
campdoublecreek.com
Camp Gan Israel
(512) 765-5345
cgiaustin.org
Camp Young Judaea Texas
(512) 847-9564
cyjtexas.org
Greene Family Camp
(254) 859-5411
greene.org
Sherwood Forest Faire
(512) 222-6680
sherwoodforestfaire.com
Clothing
Uptown Cheapskate
(512) 462-4646
uptowncheapskate.com
Congregations
Congregation Agudas Achim
(512) 735-8400
caa-austin.org
Congregation Beth El
(512) 231-0266
bethelaustin.org
Congregation Beth Israel
(512) 454-6806
bethisrael.org
Congregation Havurah Shalom
chstx.org
Congregation Kol Halev
(512) 419-0945
kolhalev.org
Congregation Tiferet Israel
(512) 410-0336
tiferetaustin.org
Congregation Shalom Rav
(512) 648-8154
shalomravaustin.com
Congregation Shir Ami
(512) 843-3539
shir-ami.com
Temple Beth Shalom
(512) 735-8900
bethshalomaustin.org
Computer Services
Pro-Tape
(512) 443-3911
pro-tape.com
Counseling
Austin Vitality
(512) 572-9217
austinvitalitycounseling.com
Dr. Mara Karpel
(512) 626-6973
drmarakarpel.com
Hersh Parent Coaching
(512) 222-7606
hershparentcoaching.com
Education/Children's Activities
Austin Jewish Academy
(512) 735-8350
austinjewishacademy.org
ESTEAM Learning Labs
(512) 740-3024
esteamlearninglabs.com
Heartsong Music
(512) 371-9506
heartsongmusic.net
Idea Labs
(512) 494-6744
idealabkids.com
JUDA Hebrew School
(512) 977-0770
chabadaustin.com/juda-hebrew-school
Mad Science
(512) 892-1143
austin.madscience.org
Mathnasium - Westlake
(512) 837-MATH (6284)
mathnasium.com/westlake
Soccer Shots
(512) 420-9450
soccershots.com/austin
St. Andrews Episcopal School
(512) 299-9810
sasaustin.org
St. Stephen's Episcopal School
(512) 327-1213
sstx.org
Tamim Academy
(512) 977-0770
tamimaustin.org
The Girls School of Austin
(512) 478-7827
thegirlsschool.org
The Hideout Theatre
(512) HIDE-OUT
hideouttheatre.com
Financial Planning
Austin Private Wealth
(512) 886-4114
austinprivatewealth.com
Food
Central Market North Lamar
(512) 899-4343
centralmarket.com
Eldorado Cafe
(512) 420-2222
eldoradocafeatx.com
Rosen's Bagels
(737) 888-9483
rosensbagels.com
Funeral Services
Austin Natural Funerals
(512) 891-1236
AustinNaturalFunerals.com
Dignity Memorial
(512) 251-4118
dignitymemorial.com
Gifts
The Jar Store
(860) 826-1881
jarstore.com
Health Services
12 Oaks Dental
(512) 346-5196
12oaksdentalaustin.com
38th Street Pharmacy
(512) 458-3784
38thstreetpharmacy.com
Allergy Partners of Central Texas
(512) 467-0978
allergypartners.com/centraltexas
Atlas Neuro Therapy
(512) 774-8531
atlasneurotherapy.com
Austin Family Allergy and Asthma
(512) 346-7936
familyallergyatx.com
Austin Hand Group
(512) 327-4263
austinhandgroup.com
Austin Public Health
(512) 972-5000
austintexas.gov/department/health
Austin Radiological Association
(512) 453-6100
ausrad.com
Austin Regional Clinic
(512) ARC-INFO (272-4636)
austinregionalclinic.com
Austin Thyroid and Endocrinology
(512) 467-2727
austinthyroid.com
Derby Dental
(512) 795-0128
derbydentaltexas.com
Donna David, LMSW-ACP
(512) 222-5588
Estes Audiology
(830) 387-2369
HearLifeAgain.com
Keep Safe Care
(512) 766-0150
keepsafecare.com
Meals on Wheels In-Home Care
(512) 476-MEAL (6325)
mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org
Northland Dental Studio
(512) 388-2220
northlanddentalstudio.com
Sanova Dermatology
(512) 837-3376
sanovadermatology.com
Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry
(512) 454-6936
drsherwood.net
Texas Fertility Clinic
(512) 451-0149
txfertility.com
Texas Oncology
(888) 864-4226
TexasOncology.com
U.S. Dermatology Partners
(512) 476-9195
usdermatologypartners.com
Home Improvement
A-Plus Air Conditioning & Home Solutions
(512) 450-1980
AplusAC.com
Clement's Paint
(512) 480-8466
clementspaint.com
Omahn Home Improvement
(512) 468-3880
omahnhomeimprovement.com
Stone Acorn Builders
(713) 838-8808
stoneacorn.com
Williamson Roofing
(830) 249-7939
williamsonroofing.com
Window World
(512) 383-1222
windowworldaustin.com
Hotel/Travel
Fairmont Austin
(512) 600-2000
fairmont.com/austin
Human Resources
Insperity
(512) 380-1884
insperity.com
Insurance
David Goldstein
(512) 472-3582
goldstein-insurance.com
Scott Durkin, Nationwide
(512) 346-7645
dmcinsure.com
Jewelry
Benold's Jewelers
(512) 452-6491
benolds.com
Judaica Gifts
Agudas Achim Sisterhood Gift Shop
(512) 735-8540
Movers
Elephant Moving
(512) 442-6622
elephantmovingaustin.com
Music Lessons
Russian Overtones
(512) 825-7189
russianovertones.com
Non Profit/Organizations
Anti-Defamation League
(512) 249-7960
austin.adl.org
Hadassah, Austin Chapter
hadassah.org
Hebrew Free Loan of Austin
(512) 677-4352
hebrewfreeloanofaustin.org
Hospice Austin
(512) 342-4700
hospiceaustin.org
Texas Hillel Foundation
(512) 476-0125
texashillel.org
Party Needs
Texas Pro DJ
(512) 670-7970
texasprodj.com
Empress Event Experience
(512) 387-6599
empresseventexperience.com
Pet Care
Plush Pad
(512) 452-7145
theplushpad.com
Spicewood Springs Animal Hospital
(512) 345-2727
spicewoodanimalhospital.com
Photography
David Finkel Photography
(512) 576-7278
davidfinkel.com
Ginny B Photography
(512) 586-7884
ginnybphoto.com
Printing
Global Printing Solutions
(512) 794-9000
gpsaustin.com
Real Estate/Home Builders
AuPom Properties
(512) 649-5270
aupomproperties.com
Dana Epstein, Dochen Realtors
(512) 775-3262
dochenrealtors.com
Dochen Realtors
(512) 345-2227
dochenrealtors.com
Habitat Hunters
(512) 587-5824
habitathunters.com
Jacquelyn Einaugler
(512) 771-5557
compass.com
Nossi Creeger, Mutual Mortgage
(512) 965-7945
Patti Tauber, Dochen Realtors
(512) 402-3241
dochenrealtors.com
Texas Realty Buyers
(512) 359-7759
texasrealtybuyers.com
The Boutique Real Estate
(512) 659-3898
theboutiquerealestate.com
Senior Services
BubbieCare
(512) 862-9030
bubbiecare.com
CareFor
(512) 338-4533
carefor.com
Drive a Senior
(512) 472-6339
driveasenioratx.org
Maravilla at the Domain
(512) 598-0722
srgseniorliving.com
Westminster Manor
(512) 454-4711
westminsteraustintx.org
Tailors
Express Alterations-Ace Custom Tailors
(512) 478-9965
acetailors.com
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