Our Favorite Things features artworks that the Visual Arts League of JGallery cherish—whether created by their own hands or collected over time. This exhibition is a joyful mix of personal favorites, inviting viewers to discover what inspires us and lives on our own walls.
Community Events
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Join us at the Memory Café, a welcoming & supportive space for individuals living with early-stage memory loss. In partnership with AGE of Central Texas, the program offers cognitively stimulating activities, support group discussions, and tools to help navigate daily life- all designed to foster connection and purpose. To learn more or register, please email […] |
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Join Shalom Austin’s Community Chaplain, Rabbi Amy Cohen and JFS’ Grief and Loss Therapists, Maura Kinney and Audrey Burnett, along with local Austin clergy in a gathering to remember those who have died by suicide. Weather permitting, the gathering will be in the Waxman Meditation Garden and will include music, meditation, and ritual to mark […] |
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Sometimes you just want to talk to other parents and caregivers who “get it.” Parent Connections is a group for those raising, and for those who have already raised, children with disabilities and/or neurodivergent conditions. This is a social space to share your experiences, favorite resources, conversation – and to just enjoy being around other […] |
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It is time to celebrate the kickoff of another exciting year in Lonestar. Join us on September 7th from 3:30-7:45 PM for a barge ride across Lake Travis. All Jewish teens in grades 9th-12th are invited to join the fun and celebrate the new year in Lonestar! Price is $50 for members and prospects. Spots are limited. You can […]
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Join Shalom Austin Public Affairs department, ADL, and IAC for a vital training and community conversation focused on equipping Jewish parents with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to address antisemitism in our schools. This event will provide case studies and practical strategies for recognizing and responding to antisemitic incidents, advocating for inclusive school environments, and […] |
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Join NCJW for lunch with guest speaker, Jackie Nirenberg, ADL Regional Director. www.ncjwaustin.org
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Join Rabbi Leiken to learn about the history of our High Holy Day prayerbook and the meaning of some of its most challenging prayers.
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Join AJFF and Shalom Austin Jewish Family Service on this special event for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This compelling documentary features Ezra’s own art and music as well as deeply personal interviews with Ezra’s family, friends, and teachers. The program features an AJFF interview with Ezra’s mother, Shanee Epstein. The screening will be following by […] |
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New to Austin and 60+? Looking to build meaningful friendships, explore diverse programs, and connect with a welcoming community? Join us for a FREE day of Inspired Aging, the premier hub for older adult programs at Shalom Austin! Enjoy a morning mixer, engaging coffee group, energizing fitness classes, and an insightful lunch & learn. Wrap up the day […]
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Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Location: Cedar Park (Location provided upon registration) Join Allison Granet, Shalom Austin's Family and Community Connector for regular monthly coffee convos in different locations to get to know you, learn about your interests, and share ways to get connected to the community. Join us […] |
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חוגגים את השנה החדשה ביחד! בואו לפתוח את ראש השנה בסגנון ישראלי עם ערב שישי מלא בפעילויות לילדים, חידונים מהנים, מוזיקה, וארוחת פוטלאק חגיגית (תביאו מנה חלבית/צמחונית לחלוק). יום שישי, 12 בספטמבר | 18:30 JCC- Community Hall בואו נתחיל את השנה החדשה כקהילה אחת. Celebrate the New Year Together. Join us for an Israeli-style Friday […] |
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Led by Rabbi Ari Vernon, via Zoom. Enjoy some Torah learning, and welcome the High Holidays! If you are new to CSR, please contact us HERE 48 hours in advance to receive the zoom link. |
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September 14, 28 & October 5 | 3:00-4:30 PM Individuals in grades 9-12 are invited to join JFS and BBYO for a three-part training led by Dr. Alyssa Gilden and Amanda Mills, LCSW-S to empower them to provide support to their friends and classmates and be better able to cope with mental health challenges themselves.Participants […]
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Presented by Shalom Austin Jewish Family Service: Did you know? Children with ADHD, behavioral challenges, and learning gaps for various reasons are eligible for accommodations, modifications, and services in the public school system. On September 14, we will meet for a comprehensive discussion about the Austin education system—what your child is entitled to at school, […]
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CTI is excited to announce that Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody is the 2025 CTI Scholar in Residence! He will be speaking on Sunday, September 14, from 4:00PM to 7:00PM in the Zimmerman Family Multipurpose Room at the Dell JCC. Rabbi Brody is the executive director of Ematai, an organization dedicated to helping Jews navigate aging, […] |
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Date: Monday, September 15, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Dell JCC Join us for an important and engaging evening with Austin ISD Superintendent Mattias Segura as we come together to discuss the future of our schools and community. This town hall is an opportunity for Jewish families, students, educators, and community members […]
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Date: Monday, September 15, 2025 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Location: South Austin (location available upon registration) DADS' NIGHT OUT RETURNS! Reconnect with other dads after a long summer! This will be a fun, light night of schmoozing, connecting and thinking about what we'd like to do together in the year ahead. If you […] |
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Join us for our annual Rosh Hashanah Luncheon, featuring Rabbi Kelly Levy and Cantorial Soloist Sarah Avner from Congregation Beth Israel. This event has limited capacity and tends to sell out quickly. To ensure a smooth experience, we cannot accommodate walk-ins. Please make sure that each guest and caregiver is registered individually in advance. Please […] |
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Join us once a month on a Wednesday for an intellectual conversation led by Rabbi Freedman, Rabbi Emeritus Temple Beth Shalom. We’ll discuss a wide range of interesting topics as requested by your peers. Open to all men 60+. Bring your own lunch and we will provide refreshments and sweet treats. Register here.
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Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: East Austin (location provided upon registration) Join Allison Granet, Shalom Austin's Community Connector for Shalom Families for regular monthly happy hours in different locations to get to know you, learn about your interests, and share ways to get connected to the community. Join […]
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Raising up our collective voices, let us celebrate the colors of tradition, imagination, and cultural identity alive in everyday objects hecho a mano, lovingly handcrafted by Latin American artisans. Rooted in the traditions of community, these artifacts, on loan from the Austin Friends of Folk Art permanent collection, echo voces del pueblo, carrying stories across generations. […] |
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Let’s kick off the new year together in true Israeli style! As Rosh Hashanah approaches, we invite you to join us as a community to welcome the new year with a sense of togetherness and unity. Raise a glass with us for an evening of new beginnings, good music, drinks, apples and honey, Israeli vibes, […] |
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Kick off the Jewish New Year with Kid’s Club of Hadassah! Sign up your kids for an unforgettable and sweet start to the new year! They will eat round challah, honey and apples, and make fun crafts! Kid's Club of Hadassah is a free monthly event for families in the Austin area. During Kids' Club […]
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Rosh Hashanah is the Birthday of the World and we are celebrating with fun, engaging holiday activities for children, followed by music, celebration, and birthday cupcakes led by Rabbi Neil Blumofe, Tammy Stone, and Ben Schenberg. (Geared towards children 5 and under.) For more on our High Holy Day event details please visit our High […]
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Join us for Erev Rosh HaShanah Services! Click here to register! |
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Join us for Rosh HaShanah Morning Services with Torah reading! Click here to register! |
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Date: Friday, September 26, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Location: Dell JCC Join us for Shabbat 'n Play featuring Kim's Gym! "Tumble" into Shabbat with music, activities and socializing with other families! For children ages 0-3. Open to all young families in the Jewish community. Register here! |
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What could make Torchy’s tacos better? When it’s combined with Tashlich! Nourish your body and soul as we reflect on how we want to be better versions of ourselves and engage in the custom of symbolically casting our misdeeds into the water. Pre-order your Torchy’s Tacos by Monday 9/22, and CAA will bring them to […]
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Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Location: Multiple locations all over Austin! (Location provided upon registration) Bring your family for a PJ in the Park afternoon, and bring your favorite PJ Library books to read as a group and exchange with other families. Join us to connect with the Jewish […] |
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Date: Monday, September 29, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Private home in Westlake (Location provided 24 hours in advance) Voices of Israelis: Firsthand Experiences from a Summer in Wartime Israel Israel Hour is coming to you! Members of the Austin Israeli community who spent this past summer in Israel will share their […] |
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Israeli comedian Guri Alfi embarks on a journey to explore the profound impact of October 7th on the identity, security, and status of Jews in the United States. Through intimate personal stories—from families of hostages and individuals confronting rising antisemitism to young Jews grappling with intergenerational divides on Israel—the film makes these complex issues accessible […]
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Date: Saturday, October 4 Time: 8:00 - 9:00 PM Location: Dell JCC Join Shalom Austin on Saturday, October 4, after Shabbat for the Heroes Commemoration Concert - a powerful and moving experience honoring the courage, resilience and sacrifice of those who risked and gave their lives in the horrific events of October 7. Blending live music, […] |
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Keshet – Where Kids Connect to Israel and Families Feel at Home Keshet is a joyful, hands-on experience for children ages 4–8 to build a meaningful connection to Israel through culture, Hebrew, tradition, and community. Kids explore Israeli life through music, stories, games, and creative activities — while also being introduced to the Hebrew language […] |