Community Events
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Emerita Professor of American Studies at the University of Minnesota, Riv-Ellen Prell will join us for a weekend of learning on the topic of "American Jewish Life Embattled: How did we get here?" She will deliver a guest sermon at Shabbat on Friday evening, lead Torah study at CBI on Saturday morning, and will offer […]
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Date: Friday, January 30, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Location: Dell JCC Join us for Shabbat 'n Play featuring Ballet Austin! Dance your way 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! An ongoing monthly drop in study group with Rabbi Amy B. Cohen for individuals who have previous experience with the study and practice of Mussar. Rabbi Cohen has completed the Manchim level certification, which is the most advanced certification for Mussar facilitators. *Mussar will meet monthly on Fridays from 12:00 to 1:00 PM Spring 2026 […]
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Jared F. Benge, Ph.D., ABPP, is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and associate professor with the Department of Neurology at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin and UT Health Austin’s Comprehensive Memory Center within the Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences. He specializes in assessment of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders and cognitive […] |
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Join us for a joyful Tu Bishvat family celebration with hands-on activities for all ages! Creative craft stations Interactive Tu Bishvat activities Planting activities Dried fruits and festive treats And more fun surprises! This special event is held in partnership with Tzofim, Shevet Keren, Austin chapter Advanced registration required.
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Join NCJWAustin for a day of fun and mah jongg and snacks and prizes. Registration required at www.ncjwaustin.org |
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We hope you’ll join us on Friday, February 6 for the next Bingo Bonanza! Our Bingo Bonanza will not be without sweet treats, raffles, and special prizes for our winners. Please note that registration is required to attend. |
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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 […]
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Shalom Austin TOVA's No-Sew Blankets for Local Dog Rescue This volunteer event is being led by Shalom Austin'sTeens-Only Volunteer Advisors (TOVA)* members and is for teen participants ages 12-17 years old, only. The participants will create no-sew blankets for a local, foster-based dog rescue. The room location will be provided a week before the event. […] |
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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 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 on Wednesday February 11 in Cedar Park (location provided upon registration). Stop by anytime between 11:30 AM-1:30 PM, […] |
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Mussar is a Jewish spiritual tradition focused on ethical self-improvement and character development using ancient texts and practices to cultivate inner virtues, in hebrew middot, like humility, patience, and generosity. The study and practice of mussar helps individuals overcome internal obstacles to live more holy lives. Practicing mussar involves studying Jewish texts and applying spiritual […] |
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Shabbat Cafe with Emily Bourgeois Join us to celebrate an early Shabbat in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy a light breakfast nosh while fostering kesher kehilah (community togetherness) and meaningful connections. This is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and embrace the spirit of Shabbat with clergy, friends and community members. We look forward to […]
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Serve and join in on a Shabbat dinner for approximately 50 of our neighbors at Community First! Village on Friday, February 13th as we usher in Shabbat. Please include how many people will be attending with you in the "Notes" section when you register. Arrive to set up at 5:00 PMfor a 5:30ish dinner. Arrival instructions will […] |
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Date: Monday, February 16, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Dell JCC Join other parents for a panel of Austin Jewish Day Schools, moderated by Dana Baruch, Senior Director of Shalom Austin's Zeifman Family Early Childhood Program, and Founder and founding Board Chair of the Austin Jewish Academy. Hear from the leaders of Austin Jewish Academy, Tamim Academy, […] |
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Join us for our monthly Wise Guys - 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: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Time: 6:00 – 8:30 PM Location: Dell JCC Join the Burt Kunik JAMen Forum for delicious dinners, TED-style talks and lively discussions with thought leaders 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 […] |
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Discover how purposeful movement can support common health conditions and improve overall well-being. Register here.
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February is Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM). Founded in 2009, JDAIM is a global initiative that raises awareness, fosters acceptance, and promotes the full inclusion of people with disabilities in Jewish life. Recently, Matan published a study, Closing the Inclusion Gap: A Report on Disability and Belonging in Jewish Life, which revealed widespread challenges […]
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Grief is something that we are always experiencing, whether we are aware of it or not. That grief might follow a death of someone close to us, news of devastating world events or natural disasters, or worry about family not supporting your identity or beliefs, as well as the loss of a job, relationship, or […] |
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Are you new to the Shalom Families community or just want to meet other families in the Westlake area? Come join us! Families from other neighborhoods are welcome to join as well!
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Get moving with fellow Hadassah members this year. We'll be meeting at a trail in the northwest area of Austin. Questions? Contact [email protected].
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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 […] |
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A special lecture with Marina Rosenberg, Senior Vice President of International Affairs at ADL and former Israeli Ambassador to Chile. Marina leads the J7 Initiative, a global coalition of Jewish communities working together to confront rising antisemitism. In this lecture, she will share insights from her diplomatic and international experience and speak about communal responsibility […]
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Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: Dell JCC Join Rabbi Dan Ain for an Israel lunch and text study of Solomon Schechter's classic 1906 pamphlet, "Zionism: A Statement." Known as the founder of the movement now known as Conservative Judaism, Schechter publicly affirmed his identification with the Zionist movement during […]
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ANTISEMITISM AS A NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT AN EVENING WITH AMERICAN DIPLOMAT Amb. Deborah Lipstadt, Former U.S. Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism |
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Just Jewish with Rabbi Dan Ain Beginning Wednesday, February 25 | 6:30-8:30 PM Dell JCC Join Shalom Austin's Parent Life Educator, Rabbi Dan Ain, for an educational series that covers the basics of Jewish religion and life. Each month, we'll meet to discuss some of the most foundational aspects of our tradition in an open, accessible, […] |
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Our uniting truth is that every single one of us will die. Despite this fact, our culture shies away from acknowledging it, making everything—from discussions on end-of-life medical wishes to expressions of what we want our memorial services to look like—feel morbid and sometimes downright scary. But these conversations don’t need to feel this way! […]
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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. This Shabbat 'n Play will also be open to all grandparents in the Shalom Families community as well!
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Saddle up, partners! YAD is riding into Shabbat with a Wild West–themed Purim celebration on the Dell JCC campus. Dust off your cowboy boots, throw on your finest denim, and gather your posse for a Friday night for a lil’ frontier‑flavored festivity. We’re planning to be outside, but we’ll move to inside the Dell JCC with rainy […]
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We're thrilled to share that our largest community-building and philanthropy event of the year, IGNITE!, is officially sold out! Thank you for the incredible response from our community. If you weren't able to secure a ticket and would still like to attend, we invite you to join the waitlist. Should any spots become available due to cancellations, we'll […] |