Your Guide to the Austin Jewish Community
CONGREGATIONS
Reform Synagogues
CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL
bethisrael.org | [email protected]
(512) 454-6806
3901 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, TX 78756
Founded: 1876 | Affiliation: Union for Reform Judaism
Congregation Beth Israel is the oldest reform Jewish synagogue serving the greater Austin area. Our mission is to foster a thriving Jewish community by embracing spirituality, learning, and a sense of belonging.
CONGREGATION SHIR AMI
shir-ami.com | [email protected]
(512) 843-3539 | Facebook.com/ShirAmiTX
3315 El Salido Parkway, Cedar Park
Founded: 2002 | Affiliation: Union for Reform Judaism
We are a community and Reform Jewish synagogue. We have activities for adults, children, and families. We have Services, Torah Study, and School, which provide spiritual participation. Adult members can participate in Jewish Book Club or Women’s Mah Jong Group. We engage in action projects with iACT and RAC-TX. We are committed to inclusivity. Everyone is welcome regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or financial means. Interfaith families are very welcome.
TEMPLE BETH SHALOM
bethshalomaustin.org | [email protected] (512) 735-8900 | 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX 78731
Founded: 2000 | Affiliation: Union for Reform Judaism
Temple Beth Shalom is a warm and welcoming Reform congregation located on the Dell Jewish Community Campus. More than 675 families from all walks of life—young and old, natives and newly relocated, Jewish and interfaith—make us a vibrant, inclusive, and growing spiritual community. Our innovative religious school educates hundreds of students, and we offer unique worship services and opportunities for lifelong learning. Come feel what we’re all about!
KOL SHIRA
kolshira.com | [email protected]
Founded: 2026 | Affiliation: Union for Reform Judaism
Come lend your voice to a vibrant, growing Jewish community! Kol Shira offers a fresh opportunity for Jewish connection and joyful worship, all within a supportive and engaged community. Kol Shira — Voice of Song — is a place where Jewish values, action, music, and prayer come together to inspire connection, joy, and heartfelt spiritual experiences. Kol Shira welcomes all who share our values of committed Jewish community. We joyfully embrace people of every age, race, ethnicity, sexual identity, gender expression, background, and ability, and we strive to create a space of belonging where each person feels valued and supported.
Conservative Synagogues
CONGREGATION AGUDAS ACHIM
theaustinsynagogue.org | (512) 735-8400
7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX 78731 | Founded: 1914
Affiliation: United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Congregation Agudas Achim embraces everyone who wishes to explore and enhance their connection with God, wonder, learning, and Jewish living. Inspired by tradition, we welcome and encourage full and equal participation in all aspects of synagogue life. We cheerfully come together for worship, joy, study, and life cycle events to share, lend support, and provide intentional presence. We resolutely apply Jewish wisdom, working towards justice for our world, and provide education, community, and spiritual connection for all who enter – from most exuberant tots to experienced sages.
NACHAT
theaustinsynagogue.org/nachat | [email protected] (512) 735-8404
NACHAT brings the CAA Shabbat experience closer to residents in Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander and Georgetown. We welcome all individuals and families who seek a warm, caring, and vital place to enrich their Jewish lives. Join us for spiritual uplift and joyful prayer!
Orthodox Synagogues
CONGREGATION TIFERET ISRAEL
tiferetaustin.org | [email protected] | (512) 410-0336
facebook.com/tiferetisraelaustin
Affiliation: Orthodox Union
Congregation Tiferet Israel (CTI) is a dynamic, soulful and inclusive Modern Orthodox synagogue situated in the heart of Austin. We warmly embrace all Jews, regardless of age, affiliation, commitment, or background. CTI offers a wide variety of intellectually and spiritually stimulating programs which have something to offer everyone! Daily and Shabbat services are held on the Dell Jewish Community Campus.
CHABAD-LUBAVITCH OF AUSTIN
chabadaustin.com | [email protected] | (512) 977-0770 Founded: 1973
Chabad-Lubavitch worldwide is dedicated to serving all Jews with Ahavat Yisroel, love and care, regardless of religious background or affiliation. Chabad of Austin promotes Jewish awareness, knowledge and practice through outreach, education and social services, aiming to ensure Jewish continuity. Chabad encourages increasing Jewish knowledge and observance. Their programs and services include pre-school, day school and synagogue and many programs.
CHABAD OF DOWNTOWN AUSTIN
jewishdowntownaustin.com| [email protected]
(512) 905-2778 | facebook.com/yjpaustin
Whether you live in downtown, commute for work, in town for a conference or coming to tour our incredible city, you have a home and a community in Downtown Austin. Find your people for all things spiritual and social here at Downtown Chabad. No affiliation or membership necessary. Chabad is home to every Jew.
CHABAD OF ROUND ROCK
jewishroundrock.com | (512) 200-4967
Welcome to Chabad of Round Rock, your spot for all things Jewish up north. Shabbat services and Kiddush, bi-monthly Jewish Kids Club Sessions, weekly classes, and a whole lot more! Follow us on facebook and our website for updates!
CHABAD OF SOUTH AUSTIN
jewishsouthaustin.com | (512) 200-4967
CHABAD OF LEANDER
jewishleander.com | (737) 786-5770
[email protected] | [email protected]
Independent / Unaffiliated Synagogue
CONGREGATION HAVURAH SHALOM
chstx.org | (414) 581-1454
1530 Sun City Blvd., Georgetown
Founded in1996. Services held bimonthly at 7:30PM and on the High Holy Days in Georgetown. Other activities include religious, social, education and community outreach.
CONGREGATION KOL HALEV
kolhalev.org | [email protected] | (512) 419-0945
PO Box 150396, Austin, TX 78715
Congregation Kol Halev (“Voice of the Heart”) is an independent, progressive synagogue community that draws on varied traditions of Judaism in supporting our members, individually and collectively, as we practice and learn about Judaism, while living contemporary meaningful lives. Our calendar includes holiday services and celebrations, monthly Shabbat services, and other meaningful and fun congregational events.
Reconstructionist and Renewal Synagogue
CONGREGATION SHALOM RAV
shalomravaustin.com
Affiliation: Reconstructing Judaism, ALEPH
We offer virtual and in-person Friday evening services, Saturday services, Holiday services and celebrations, Havdalah programs, online adult Jewish education, and personalized B’nei Mitzvah ceremonies. We welcome non-traditional and interfaith families.
Traditional Synagogue
CONGREGATION BETH EL
bethelaustin.org | [email protected] | (512) 231-0266
8902 Mesa Drive, Austin, TX 78759 | Founded: 1981
Beth El is a warm, welcoming shul with traditional Jewish values. Adult education, sisterhood, men’s club, B’nai Mitzvah prep and Hebrew school, with a beautiful sanctuary, playground, library, Kosher kitchen, social hall & the most affordable rates. Services are Friday 7:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. with Tot Shabbat at 10:00 a.m. with Kiddush after. Check website for holiday services & events.
ORGANIZATIONS
Stay connected and find programs, services and support offered by our community partner organizations.
Adults 60+
Act 2
Temple Beth Shalom
(512) 735-8900
bethshalom.org
[email protected]
BubbieCare
(512) 862-9030
bubbiecare.com
Drive a Senior – West Austin
(512) 472-6339
[email protected]
driveasenior.org
Empty Nesters-Second Sixty
Congregation Beth Israel
(512) 346-4940 or (512) 454-6806
bethisrael.org
Hazak
Congregation Agudas Achim
(512) 517-7448
[email protected]
https://theaustinsynagogue.org/hazak/
Shalom Austin Adults 60+ Programs
(512) 735-8088
shalomaustin.org/adults60
Shalom Austin Jewish Family Service (JFS)
(512) 250-1043
shalomaustin.org/jfs
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Arts, Culture & Adult Jewish Education
Austin Jewish Film Festival (AJFF)
(512) 576-7278
austinjff.org
[email protected]
facebook.com/AustinJFF/
twitter.com/AustinJewishFF/
instagram.com/austinjff
vimeo.com/channels/1613763
Congregation Agudas Achim
(512)735-8420
[email protected]
https://theaustinsynagogue.org/adult-education/
Greater Austin Jewish Book Club
facebook.com/groups/1418668705226484
Shalom Austin Adult Jewish Learning
(512) 735-8052
[email protected]
shalomaustin.org/adultjewishlearning
Shalom Austin Literary Series
(512) 735-8050
[email protected]
shalomaustin.org/literaryseries
Sisterhood Agudas Achim Judaica Shop
(512) 735-8450
[email protected]
saajudaicaaustin.shopsettings.com
facebook.com/SAAJudaicaAustin/
Sisterhood Congregation Beth Israel Judaica Shop
(512) 454-6806
cbiaustinsisterhood.org/judaica-shop
facebook.com/groups/1334512817311377
Family Programs
T’filah Together (Prayer Together)
Congregation Shir Ami
(512) 843-3539
[email protected]
shir-ami.com/services/family-services
Gan Chaverim Mishpacha Moments
Congregation Beth Israel
bethisrael.org
[email protected]
PJ Library
(512) 735-8052
pjlibrary.orgshalomaustin.org/pjlibrary
[email protected]
PJ Our Way
pjourway.orgshalomaustin.org/pjlibrary
Shalom Austin Shalom Families
(512) 735-8052
[email protected]
shalomaustin.org/shalomfamilies
facebook.com/groups/shalomfamiliesatx
instagram.com/shalomfamiliesatx
Young Family Community
Congregation Agudas Achim
[email protected]
theaustinsynagogue.org/social-groups/yfc/
Israel Connections
American Friends of Magen David Adom
afmda.org
American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)
(713) 871-1891
[email protected]
aipac.org
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)
jdc.org
facebook.com/TheJDC/
Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest
(832) 301-3500
embassies.gov.il
Development Corp for Israel/State of Israel Bonds – Houston Office
(800) 676-3101
israelbonds.com
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
(713) 955-0225
[email protected]
fidf.org
Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America
hadassah.org
Austin Chapter of Hadassah:
[email protected]
facebook.com/AustinHadassah
Lea Kraus Kadima Chapter of Hadassah, Georgetown:
[email protected]
Israel Action Network
(212) 284-6500
[email protected]
israelactionnetwork.org
Israeli-American Council (IAC)
(713) 398-9567
iac360.org
[email protected]
austin@israeliamerican.org
Israel Economic Mission to the US Southern Region
(713) 599-0290
itrade.gov.il/us-houston
Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI)
jewishagency.org
J Street Austin
[email protected]
facebook.com/JStreetAustin
jstreet.org
Jewish National Fund-USA (JNF) Southwest Regional Office
(888) JNF-0099
(512) 410-1438 x.948
jnf.org
[email protected]
[email protected]
Partnership with Israel: Western Galilee and US Central Area Consortium (Partnership2GETHER)
(512) 735-8008
westerngalilee.org.il
shalomaustin.org/israel
Taglit-Birthright Israel
birthrightisrael.com
shalomaustin.org/birthright
[email protected]
[email protected]
Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce
texasisrael.org
[email protected]
Texans for Israel – Student Pro-Israel Organization at The University of Texas Austin
(512) 476-0125
texashillel.org/israel
[email protected]
Jewish Schools
Aleph Bet Preschool
Preschool
(512) 977-0770
alephbetaustin.org
Austin Community Hebrew School
Congregation Tiferet Israel
[email protected]
Austin Jewish Academy
Traditional Kindergarden – 8th Grade
(512) 735-8350
austinjewishacademy.org
Congregation Agudas Achim Religious School (CAARS)
Pre-K through 12th Grade
(512)735-8420
[email protected]
theaustinsynagogue.org/caars
Congregation Beth El Religious School
(512) 231-0266
bethelaustin.org/education-2/
[email protected]
CDC@CBI
Congregation Beth Israel
Ages 2 Months – 5 Years
(512) 371-0224
bethisrael.org
[email protected]
Congregation Beth Israel Religious School
Ages 2 Pre-K through 12th Grade
(512) 371-0224
bethisrael.org
[email protected]
Congregation Shir Ami Religious School
(512) 843-3539
[email protected] | [email protected]
shir-ami.com/religious-school.html
Selah School
(512) 735-8420
selah-austin.org
Tamin Academy: Elementary and Middle School
(512) 977-0770
tamimaustin.org
Temple Beth Shalom Religious School
(512) 735-8900
[email protected]
bethshalomaustin.org
The Zeifman Family Early Childhood Program
Ages 6 Weeks – Pre-K
(512) 735-8100
shalomaustin.org/ecp
Special Interests
American Jewish Committee
ajc.org/advocacy-anywhere
Anti-Defamation League Austin
(512) 249-7960
[email protected]
austin.adl.org
Austin Jewish Archives
Paul Keeper
[email protected]
Austin Jewish Business Network (AJBN)
512-587-5824
[email protected]
Facebook Group
Austin Shmirah
lastresponder7.wordpress.com
Austin Women’s Mikvah
(512) 905-8770
B’nai B’rith International
(512) 345-6144
[email protected]
bnaibrith.org
Descendants of Holocaust Survivors in Central Texas
Facebook Group
Hebrew Free Loan of Austin
(512) 677-4352
[email protected]
hebrewfreeloanofaustin.org
facebook.com/hebrewfreeloanaustin
Israeli Corner
shalomaustin.org/connect
JCC Adult Sports
[email protected]
Shalomaustin.org/sports
Jewish Rifle and Pistol Club Of Central Texas
(512) 730-1223
[email protected]
facebook.com/JewishRifleandPistolClubofCentralTexas
Jewish War Veterans of The United States of America
Post 757 – Austin, TX
Commander: Alana Pompa
[email protected]
jwv.org
Jewish Women International
(512) 345-0462
jwi.org
Mosaic Jewish Outdoor Club of Central Texas
meetup.com/judaism-124/
National Jewish Democratic Council
(202) 216-9060
[email protected]
njdc.org
National Council of Jewish Women – Austin Section (NCJW)
[email protected]
ncjwaustin.org
Republican Jewish Coalition
rjchq.org
Sharsheret – A Jewish Breast Cancer Organization
(866) 474-2774
[email protected]
sharsheret.org
Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission
(512) 463-7998 | (512) 463-5108
[email protected]
thgaac.texas.gov/
Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: @thgaac
Texas Jewish Historical Society
[email protected] | [email protected]
txjhs.org
University Outreach
The Rohr Chabad Jewish Student Center at UT
(512) 477-7770
[email protected]
jewishlonghorns.com
facebook.com/JewishLonghorns
Texas Hillel Foundation
(512) 476-0125
texashillel.org
[email protected]
instagram.com/texashillel
Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies
University of Texas
(512) 475-6178
[email protected]
liberalarts.utexas.edu/scjs
Rohr Jewish Student Center at Texas A&M
(979) 220-5020
[email protected]
jewishaggies.com
Texas A&M Hillel
(979) 703-1856
[email protected]
tamuhillel.org
Mishelanu (providing a home for Israeli-American students)
(512) 476-0125
[email protected]
Youth & Teen
Austin Temple Teens
nfty.org/tor
B’nai B’rith Youth Organization – BBYO (Grades 8-12)
(512) 735-8046
bbyo.org
Camp Young Judaea – Texas
(713) 723-8354
cyjtexas.org
Congregation Agudas Achim Youth Department (Chaverim 3rd-5th, Gesher 6th-8th, AAUSY 9th-12th)
(512)735-8420
[email protected]
theaustinsynagogue.org/youthgroups/
Congregation Beth Israel Youth Group
bethisrael.org/youth
Camp Gan Isreal
(512)977-0770
[email protected]
cgiaustin.org
Girl Scouts (Grades K-12)
(512) 766-4522
gsctx.org
[email protected]
URJ Greene Family Camp
(254) 859-5411
greene.org
JCamps (Grades K-10)
(512) 735-8050
[email protected]
shalomaustin.org/camp
JCC Kids Connection After-School Program
(512) 735-8050
[email protected]
shalomaustin.org/afterschoolyouth
JCC Break Camps
(512) 735-8050
[email protected]
shalomaustin.org/breakcaps
J-Serve Austin (Grades 8-12)
(512) 735-8036
[email protected]
shalomaustin.org/bbyo/#jserve
facebook.com/austinjserve
Temple Beth Shalom Youth Groups
(512)735-8900
[email protected]
bethshalomaustin.org
Young Adults
Shalom Austin Young Adult Division (YAD)
(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
facebook.com/yjpaustin
Moishe House Austin
(704) 512-0409
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
moishehouse.org/find-a-house/austin
facebook.com/mohoatx/
Yachad Young Professionals
(512)735-8420
[email protected]
theaustinsynagogue.org/yachad
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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
Noelke Maples St. Leger Bryant, LLP
(512) 480-9777
nmsb-law.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
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 Agudas Achim (San Antonio)
(210) 479-0307
agudas-achim.org
Congregation Beth El
(512) 231-0266
bethelaustin.org
Congregation Beth Israel
(512) 454-6806
bethisrael.org
Congregation Havurah Shalom Sun City
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
Education/Children's Activities
Austin Jewish Academy
(512) 735-8350
austinjewishacademy.org
Cordovan Art School & Pottery Parlor
(512) 531-9353
cordovanartschool.com
ESTEAM Learning Labs
(512) 740-3024
esteamlearninglabs.com
Kim's Gym
(512) 826-8015
7300 Hart Ln, Austin, TX 78731
kimsgym.com
Mt. Playmore
(512) 989-8886
mtplaymore.com
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
The Girls School of Austin
(512) 478-7827
thegirlsschool.org
Financial Planning
Austin Private Wealth
(512) 886-4114
austinprivatewealth.com
Stuart Investment Advisors
(512) 478-2275
stuartadvisors.com
Food
Aba Restaurant
(737) 273-0199
abarestaurants.com/austin/
Central Market
(512) 899-4343
centralmarket.com
Eldorado Cafe
(512) 420-2222
eldoradocafeatx.com
Fonda San Miguel
(512) 459-4121
fondasanmiguel.com
Gail's Catering
(512) 994-6622
gailscateringservices.com
Funeral Services
Austin Natural Funerals
(512) 891-1236
AustinNaturalFunerals.com
Health Services
12 Oaks Dental
(512) 346-5196
12oaksdentalaustin.com
Austin Family Allergy and Asthma
(512) 346-7936
familyallergyatx.com
Austin Hand Group
(512) 327-4263
austinhandgroup.com
Home Improvement
A-Plus Air Conditioning & Home Solutions
(512) 450-1980
AplusAC.com
All Seasons Landscaping
(512) 442-9603
[email protected]
BELFOR Property Restoration
(512) 610-3015
https://www.belfor.com/us/en/belfor-austin/
Hotel/Travel
Fairmont Austin
(512) 600-2000
fairmont.com/austin
Otis
(512) 473-8900
Website
Insurance
David Goldstein
(512) 472-3582
goldstein-insurance.com
Museums
Harry Ransom Center
(512) 471-8944
hrc.utexas.edu
Holocaust Museum Houston
(713) 942-8000
Lester and Sue Smith Campus
5401 Caroline St., Houston, TX 77004
hmh.org
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
Texas Hillel Foundation
(512) 476-0125
texashillel.org
Party Needs
DCDesign Consultant
(210) 854-0817
Pet Care
Spicewood Springs Animal Hospital
(512) 345-2727
spicewoodanimalhospital.com
Photography
David Finkel Photography
(512) 576-7278
davidfinkel.com
Monocurate
monocurateatx.com
Real Estate/Home Builders
Dana Epstein, Broker Associate at EXP Realty
(512) 775-3262
danasdomain.com
Dochen Realtors
(512) 345-2227
dochenrealtors.com
Jacquelyn Einaugler
(512) 771-5557
compass.com
Lindsay Neuren, Austin Realtor at Compass
(512) 913-6987
speed-neurengroup.com
Senior Services
Atria Senior Living
(512) 346-4900
www.atriaseniorliving.com
Anthology of The Arboretum
(737) 346-6465
anthologyseniorliving.com
BubbieCare
(512) 862-9030
bubbiecare.com
Capital City Village
(512) 524-2709
capitalcityvillage.org
Maravilla at the Domain
(512) 598-0722
srgseniorliving.com
Westminster Manor
(512) 454-4711
westminsteraustintx.org
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