Shalom Austin

Light Up the Night: Latkes & Spirits with Austin Hadassah
2025-12-07 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Congregation Agudas Achim, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, Texas, 78731
Join us for spirits, music, dinner, and silent auction.
Honoring: Michal Ilai, One of Hadassah’s 18 American Zionist Women You Should Know
Michal Ilai is the senior Israel educator at Shalom Austin. Her 30-year career has focused on Jewish identity, Israel-diaspora relations and Zionism, and she has founded programs, facilitated workshops and designed curricula to strengthen Jewish peoplehood.

Light Up the Night! Latkes & Spirits with Austin Hadassah
2025-12-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Congregation Agudas Achim, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, Texas, 78731
HADASSAH FUNRAISER HONORING THE WONDERFUL MICHAL ILAI
One of Hadassah’s “18 American Zionist Women You Should Know”
Michal Ilai is the senior Israel educator at Shalom Austin. Her 30-year career has focused on Jewish identity, Israel-diaspora relations and Zionism, and she has founded programs, facilitated workshops and designed curricula to strengthen Jewish peoplehood.

Do not miss the opportunity to hear Michal speak at Hadassah’s Annual Fundraiser on December 7th!

NCJW Chanukah Party
2025-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Shalom Austin, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX, 78731, United States
Join NCJW Austin as we celebrate Chanukah with our Annual Chanukah Party and lift up The Magdalene House. https://www.magdaleneaustin.org/. www.ncjwaustin.org

Meet Noa Argamani: A Story of Hope & Miracles
2025-12-08 17:00 - 22:00
Monday, December 8 at 7PM
Join Shalom Austin, in partnership with Americans for Ben-Gurion University and Texas Hillel, for a powerful evening with October 7 and hostage survivor Noa Argamani in conversation with Texas Hillel Executive Director Rabbi Stephanie Max.
Register here!

HOLD: UT/Shalom Austin Program
2025-12-08 19:00 - 21:00
More information coming soon!

An Evening with Noa Argamani
2025-12-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
In partnership with Ben Gurion University. More information to come!

IAC| Let’s Open This Up – A Women’s Coffee Chat on Relocation
2025-12-09 10:30 - 12:00
Let’s Open This Up – A Women’s Morning on Relocation
Join us for a warm and honest morning about life abroad, the challenges,
the funny moments, and the growth along the way.
With Maayan Patito and Shiri Lemel, creators of the podcast “Relo-Shaken”,
two inspiring women sharing real and uplifting conversations about relocation and finding yourself again.
Tuesday, December 9 | 10:30 AM
At a hosted home (address upon registration)
Event will be held in Hebrew.

Jewish Austin Men: Zohar Raviv
2025-12-09 18:00 - 20:30 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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 a local congregation. All programs take place on the Dell Jewish Community Campus.
Session 3: December 9, 2026
Zohar Raviv, Vice President of Educational Strategy at Birthright Israel
Zohar Raviv is an internationally recognized Jewish thought-leader and educator, and Vice President of Educational Strategy at Birthright Israel. His talk will explore how Birthright Israel is a powerful force for shaping and safeguarding Jewish identity in the modern era.
Sign up here!

Live Klezmer Music and Candle Lighting at Central Market
2025-12-09 18:30 - 2025-12-20 21:00 | Central Market, 4001 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, 78750, United States
Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy a sweet set of klezmer music performed by the Mazel Tov Kocktail Hour. We will light seven Hanukkah candles (and enjoy a singalong!) around 7:00 pm.

Inspired Aging: Hanukkah Luncheon
2025-12-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Epstein Family Community Hall at the Dell JCC, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX, 78731, United States
Join us for our annual Hanukkah Luncheon, featuring Rabbi Will Hall and Sara Kaye, Music Assistant from Temple Beth Shalom!
This event has limited capacity and tends to fill up 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 consider a voluntary donation of $18.00 in support of Inspired Aging and Jewish Family Service.

YAD Goes Two-Stepping!
2025-12-10 19:30 - 23:30
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Location: Provided with RSVP
Join YAD at an Austin classic Honky Tonk for a beginner lesson at 7:30 PM and to Two Step the night away after 8:30 PM!
Bring $10 for the cover charge (cash only).
Register Here!

Chanukah Youth and Adult Concert
2025-12-14 11:15 - 17:00 | Congregation Agudas Achim Sanctuary
CAA Religious School children, CAA’s Youth Choir and CAA’s Adult choir sing Chanukah favorites and new songs

POSTPONED: JFS - Landing in Austin: How Can I Support My Child Through the Transition A Conversation with Professionals
2025-12-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED. A NEW DATE/TIME WILL BE PROVIDED ONCE AVAILABLE.
Presented by Shalom Austin Jewish Family Service:
Moving to the United States brings many changes for children as well—a new language, a different environment, and a shifting routine. In an open conversation with a psychologist, a speech-language pathologist, and an occupational therapist, we will address questions and share practical, sensitive strategies to support children during the transition.
We’ll talk about language development and bilingualism, how to strengthen a sense of belonging and functioning in a changing environment, and how you, as a parent, can help with all of this. Join us for a conversation about children’s relocation with experienced professionals.
Please Note: This Presentation will be held in Hebrew

IAC| Keshet
2025-12-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
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
in a fun and natural way. They feel proud of their connection to Israel and Jewish life.
But Keshet isn’t just for kids — it’s for families, too.
Through Shabbat celebrations, cultural events, and community experiences, Keshet creates a warm and welcoming space
for families to connect — with each other and with Israel.
It brings the heart of Israel into your home in a way that feels joyful, personal, and deeply meaningful.
Dates subject to change.

Latkes & Lights: Chanukah Party at Temple Beth Shalom
2025-12-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Temple Beth Shalom, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX, 78731, United States
Celebrate the first night of Chanukah with the Temple Beth Shalom community and guests! Join us for a joyful celebration filled with light, laughter, and connection for all ages.
Enjoy a build-your-own-latke bar (with plenty of delicious toppings!), craft areas hosted by our local Jewish organizations — including Greene Family Camp and Shalom Austin/Maccabiah — a cozy PJ Library tot zone, and the ever-popular Brotherhood Bar for adults.
We’ll end the evening together with songs from our Kids’ Choir and a community candle lighting to mark the first night of Chanukah. Come dressed in your festive Chanukah gear — whether that’s an ugly sweater, punny t-shirt, matching pajamas, or your dreidel costume!

Let There Be Latkes!
2025-12-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Epstein Family Community Hall at the Dell JCC, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX, 78731, United States
Join CTI for the first night of Hanukkah!
Celebrate with food and fun including latkes, sufganiyot, gelt, crafts, face painting, a dance party, and games!
Registration necessary for headcount.

Hanukkah
2025-12-14 17:00 - 2025-12-22 17:00

Peppermint Parkway at Circuit of The Americas
2025-12-14 17:45 - 18:30 | Circuit of The Americas

Light in the Darkness
2025-12-15 19:00 - 20:15 | Location Provided Upon Registration, TX, United States
Join JFS Grief and Loss therapists along with Shalom Austin’s Community Chaplain Rabbi Amy B. Cohen for an evening of education, Jewish ritual, and reflection around the impact of grief around the holidays. This event will specifically focus on grief related to death loss, though we welcome anyone to attend.
Register at https://bit.ly/43UxEOE

Spines & Wines Book Club - December | Shalom Austin Women's Philanthropy
2025-12-15 19:00 - 21:00
Have questions? Please email women@shalomaustin.org for more information.

Coffee Convos with Allison
2025-12-16 11:30 - 13:30 | South Austin, Austin, TX, United States
Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: South Austin (Location provided upon registration)

Join Allison Granet, Shalom Austin’s Community Connector for Families, for regular monthly coffee convos in different locations to get to know you, learn about your interests, and share ways to get connected with the community.
Join us on Tuesday, December 16, in South Austin! Stop by anytime between 11:30 AM-1:30 PM. Families from other neighborhoods are welcome to join as well. We look forward to seeing you there!
Sign up here!
Shalom Families is generously supported by Frances and Adam Meltzer

Buda Community Menorah Lighting
2025-12-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Buda
Buda Community Menorah Lighting will take place on Main Street in Buda near the gazebo.

AJFF presents "Midas Man"
2025-12-18 07:00 - 21:00 | Gloria & Harvey Evans Performance Center at Dell JCC, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX, 78731, United States
When Brian Epstein set foot in the Cavern Club in November 1961 to watch The Beatles perform, he saw something no one else could – a glimmer of gold. Sharply dressed and well-spoken, Brian was hardly the most obvious radical – but being Jewish, closeted and having grown up as an outsider who had failed at pretty much everything, he was a 26-year old with something to prove and who wanted to tear up the rulebook.

Hospice Demystified with Lloyd Wilson
2025-12-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Hospice, demystified—when it is time, what care at home truly includes, and how families can advocate for comfort, dignity, and control, with simple steps to start the conversation early.
Register here!

Women's Philanthropy Winter Pop-Up
2025-12-18 19:00 - 21:00

Shabbat 'n Play
2025-12-19 11:00 - 11:45 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
Time: 11 – 11:45 AM
Location: Dell JCC

Join us for Shabbat ‘n Play! Join us to enjoy music, PJ Library books, activities, and socializing with other families!
For children ages 0-3. Open to all young families in the Jewish community.
Sign up here!

Light for Your Right to Party!
2025-12-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Congregation Agudas Achim, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, Texas, 78731
Six crazy lights! Pre-Shabbat celebration @ CAA. All are welcome for a Hanukkah song sing-along, candle lighting (BYOHanukiyah + candles), dreidels, and light nosh (including Yehuda Maccabee’s famous latkes), all before our joyful 6:00 pm Erev Shabbat services. Come by — it’ll be so much fun-nukah!

IAC| Community Hanukkah Celebration for the Whole Family
2025-12-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Epstein Family Community Hall at the Dell JCC, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX, 78731, United States
Community Hanukkah Celebration for the Whole Family! 🕎💙
Join us for a festive Israeli Shishi filled with light, joy, and Hanukkah spirit!
🎨 Hanukkah crafts
🎲 Fun and educational activity stations
🍩 Delicious sufganiyot
🎶 A surprise performance
Come meet the wonderful AJA students, who will host a special activity for the kids during the event.
We’ll celebrate the holiday together – warm, bright, and full of community spirit.
The evening will include a family-style potluck Friday night dinner.
Each family is invited to bring a dairy dish such as pasta, quiche, or salad.
Hanukkah treats like sufganiyot, latkes, or anything festive and delicious are more than welcome!

YAD Mazel Ball
2025-12-24 20:00 - 2025-12-25 00:00 | East Austin
Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM – 12:00 PM
Location: East Austin (location provided with RSVP)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join YAD for the biggest holiday party of the season.
$18 Early Bird Ticket until December 15 | $25 after December 15 | $36 at the Door
Free for Dell JCC Members | Free for YAD 3SIXTY Club
Sign up here!

YAD Runs a 5K!
2026-01-04 10:00 - 12:00
Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Provided with RSVP
Start the New Year off with our PoweredByYAD Walk/Run Club! We’re running a 5K!
Sign up here!
