Community Events
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Shalom Austin JGallery: Intersections: The Magic of Collage
Collage is like a hall of mirrors: each time you look, you will see something unique and visually compelling. Four Austin artists, John Sager, Michele Missner, Susan Slomowitz and Joseph Hammer use repetition, contrast and layering of materials to assemble intriguing images. From October 2 - December 15.
Solidarity Mission Trip to Israel
Join the Austin Jewish community and Shalom Austin as we take our Solidarity Mission Trip to Israel this year from October 27 - November 3, 2024. This journey will be different from our past trips to Israel. We will delve deeper into Israeli society, engage with its citizens, witness the current landscape up close, and […]
Calm & Connection Support Group
Calm & Connection Support Group
Learn tools to get out of the anxiety trap. Share what's on your mind, meet others who get it, and learn anxiety management. Register today by emailing Matt.smith@shalomaustin.org
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Amy B. Cohen
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Amy B. Cohen
Slow down, connect and find inspiration from our ancient tradition.
4 events,
IVRITime Hebrew Conversational Class
IVRITime Hebrew Conversational Class
Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Location: Dell JCC IVRITime Hebrew Conversational Class Bi-weekly, Ulpan (immersive) style classes offered Tuesdays from 12-1 PM for those who want to converse in Hebrew and further develop their proficiency. While the focus is conversation, attendants will strengthen all four basic language skills: listening, writing, […]
JGallery Opening Reception: Intersections: The Magic of Collage
JGallery Opening Reception: Intersections: The Magic of Collage
Collage is like a hall of mirrors: each time you look, you will see something unique and visually compelling. Four Austin artists, John Sager, Michele Missner, Susan Slomowitz and Joseph Hammer use repetition, contrast and layering of materials to assemble intriguing images. RSVP at https://shalomaustin.org/jgallery-intersections
6 events,
Shalom Austin JGallery: Visual Poetry: A Lyrical Journey
Lesley Bradstreet's captivating photographs embrace the medium's expressive potential to create images that provoke thought, evoke emotion, and inspire wonder. September 30 - December 15
Calm & Connection Support Group
Calm & Connection Support Group
Learn tools to get out of the anxiety trap. Share what's on your mind, meet others who get it, and learn anxiety management. Register today by emailing Matt.smith@shalomaustin.org
Craft & Connect
Craft & Connect
Join your fellow members for a creative "co-crafting" event at the Dell JCC! Bring a craft you're currently working on or stop by to gain inspiration for your next project. Register here!
Jewish Austin Men: Rabbi Brian Strauss
Jewish Austin Men: Rabbi Brian Strauss
Join Jewish Austin Men for delicious dinners over TED-style talks with world-class speakers from Austin and beyond. JAMen membership is open to all Jewish men in Central Texas whether or not you are currently a member of the Dell JCC or a local congregation. All programs take place on the Dell Jewish Community Campus. Our […]
5 events,
Calm & Connection Support Group
Calm & Connection Support Group
Learn tools to get out of the anxiety trap. Share what's on your mind, meet others who get it, and learn anxiety management. Register today by emailing Matt.smith@shalomaustin.org
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Amy B. Cohen
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Amy B. Cohen
Slow down, connect and find inspiration from our ancient tradition.
JGallery Opening Reception – Visual Poetry: A Lyrical Journey
JGallery Opening Reception – Visual Poetry: A Lyrical Journey
Lesley Bradstreet's captivating photographs embrace the medium's expressive potential to create images that provoke thought, evoke emotion, and inspire wonder. RSVP at shalomaustin.org/jgallery-visualpoetry
5 events,
Calm & Connection Support Group
Calm & Connection Support Group
Learn tools to get out of the anxiety trap. Share what's on your mind, meet others who get it, and learn anxiety management. Register today by emailing Matt.smith@shalomaustin.org
Israel Hour
Israel Hour
Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Location: Dell JCC Israel Hour Since October 7, our world hasn’t been the same, and Shalom Austin recognizes the need for conversations around our relationship with Israel. We invite community members to the next meeting of our monthly discussion group, Israel Hour, on Wednesday, November […]
Bilingualism – Between Hebrew and English
Bilingualism – Between Hebrew and English
Join us for a conversation about the world between two languages and what we’ve gained from living far from home. Elior Amar, a Captain (Res.) in the IDF, was head of foreign language training for Unit 8200. He has taught English across Asia and Europe and served as a Jewish Agency emissary in California. (Please […]
3 events,
Book Lovers Breakfast – The Goddess of Warsaw
Book Lovers Breakfast – The Goddess of Warsaw
Don’t miss Book Lovers Breakfast on Thursday, November 7 from 9-10:30 AM, featuring New York Times bestselling author Lisa Barr and her latest novel, The Goddess of Warsaw. Dive into a powerful tale of resilience and bravery set against the backdrop of World War II and hear insights from Lisa Barr about her writing process […]
4 events,
The Last Night of Ballyhoo
Set in the elitist upper class German-Jewish community of the South, The Last Night of Ballyhoo tells the story of a family who's desire to assimilate has all but erased their Jewish identity. Things change when Joe (a visitor from New York) meets Sunny (a Junior at Wellesley) and challenges her to embrace and accept […]
Inspired Aging: Shabbat N’ Learn
Inspired Aging: Shabbat N’ Learn
Engage in meaningful conversation with Senior Rabbis and sought-after leaders while welcoming Shabbat. Register at shalomaustin.org/shabbat
5 events,
General Assembly
From rising antisemitism to Israel at war, the Jewish community faces immense challenges, but we can rise above them together. The 2024 General Assembly, hosted by Jewish Federations of North America, being held in Washington D.C. from Nov. 10-12, is our chance to come together, and make a positive impact in our communities. Register now […]
Mega Challah Bake
Mega Challah Bake
Here for the 8th year! Gather with hundreds of women from the greater Austin area to bake challah as we approach one year since the tragedies of 10/7 Simchat Torah
7 events,
Calm & Connection Support Group
Calm & Connection Support Group
Learn tools to get out of the anxiety trap. Share what's on your mind, meet others who get it, and learn anxiety management. Register today by emailing Matt.smith@shalomaustin.org
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Amy B. Cohen
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Amy B. Cohen
Slow down, connect and find inspiration from our ancient tradition.
4 events,
Calm & Connection Support Group
Calm & Connection Support Group
Learn tools to get out of the anxiety trap. Share what's on your mind, meet others who get it, and learn anxiety management. Register today by emailing Matt.smith@shalomaustin.org
5 events,
JNF Global Conference For Israel
Join fellow Zionists from around the world for a conference filled with solidarity, inspiration, riveting speakers, and so much more! Learn from the experts on how to be a voice for Israel and stand together loud and proud in support of the Jewish homeland. Laugh, dance, listen, talk, and mingle. You will come away empowered […]
Shalom Austin Jewish Foundation Fundholder Appreciation
Shalom Austin Jewish Foundation Fundholder Appreciation
Light refreshments and engaging speakers for Jewish Foundation fundholders.
6 events,
Keshet LGBTQ+ & Ally Teen Shabbaton
Join Keshet's one of a kind Shabbat retreats for LGBTQ and ally Jewish teens, ages 13 - 18, to learn, grow, and celebrate who you are in a warm and vibrant community. Since the Shabbaton program began in 2012, Keshet has hosted weekend-long retreats created by and for LGBTQ+ Jewish youth all over the country. […]
6 events,
The Mighty Texas Dog Walk is coming up Nov. 16th, 9am to 1pm. Sheri Soltes (raised in the Jewish community in Houston), Founder/CEO, started SDI (Service Dogs Inc. www.servicedogs.org) decades ago and works to turn “strays into stars”… 100% of proceeds benefit Service Dogs, Inc., transforming shelter dogs into Service Dogs for wounded veterans and other […]
6 events,
Krasoff Jewish Family Service Building Opening
Krasoff Jewish Family Service Building Opening
Join the Shalom Austin Jewish Family Service professional team, leaders and supporters as we celebrate our new building on the Dell Jewish Community Campus. Our open house will be an opportunity for community members to tour the building, learn about all of the services and program that JFS offers the community, support our impact and […]
6 events,
Calm & Connection Support Group
Calm & Connection Support Group
Learn tools to get out of the anxiety trap. Share what's on your mind, meet others who get it, and learn anxiety management. Register today by emailing Matt.smith@shalomaustin.org
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Amy B. Cohen
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Amy B. Cohen
Slow down, connect and find inspiration from our ancient tradition.
Remaining Resilient: Fireside Conversations with Moshe Davidovich
Remaining Resilient: Fireside Conversations with Moshe Davidovich
Join us on Monday, November 18 at 6 PM at the Dell Jewish Community Center during our live recording of our podcast, The Rabbi & the Other Guy. Rabbi Daniel A. Septimus and Dr. Matt Schocket will sit down with Moshe and discuss life in Israel in the Northern Galilee since the horrific attacks of […]
5 events,
Calm & Connection Support Group
Calm & Connection Support Group
Learn tools to get out of the anxiety trap. Share what's on your mind, meet others who get it, and learn anxiety management. Register today by emailing Matt.smith@shalomaustin.org
Craft & Connect
Craft & Connect
Join your fellow members for a creative "co-crafting" event at the Dell JCC! Bring a craft you're currently working on or stop by to gain inspiration for your next project. Open to ages 13+. Registration is required! Register here!
5 events,
A Conversation with the Tzedek Center
A Conversation with the Tzedek Center
Building Bridges Between Israel's Arabs and Jews Through Community Organizing: A Conversation with the Tzedek Center November 21, 2024 | 7-8 PM The Tzedek Centers Movement is an Israeli organization that brings together people in Israel’s mixed cities to participate in training programs for social change. They firmly believe that local civic organizing is the key […]
Surviving the Holidays: Finding Comfort in Community
Surviving the Holidays: Finding Comfort in Community
Join JFS grief therapists and engage in meaningful conversations, reflect together about the upcoming holidays and how they sometimes augment our grief, and explore ways to find solace and healing during the holiday season. This event is an opportunity to connect, support one another, and experience the power of community. Register today at shalomaustin.org/survive-holiday2024 Transportation […]
4 events,
Fun Friday: Inspired Thanksgiving
Fun Friday: Inspired Thanksgiving
Pizza, bingo, sing along, and pumpkin pie! Registration required.
4 events,
Calm & Connection Support Group
Calm & Connection Support Group
Learn tools to get out of the anxiety trap. Share what's on your mind, meet others who get it, and learn anxiety management. Register today by emailing Matt.smith@shalomaustin.org
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Amy B. Cohen
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Amy B. Cohen
Slow down, connect and find inspiration from our ancient tradition.
3 events,
Calm & Connection Support Group
Calm & Connection Support Group
Learn tools to get out of the anxiety trap. Share what's on your mind, meet others who get it, and learn anxiety management. Register today by emailing Matt.smith@shalomaustin.org