JWV Veterans Day Flag Raising Ceremony
2025-11-09 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Members of Austin Post 757, Jewish War Veterans of the USA — A veteran’s voice for Jews; a Jewish voice for veterans since 1896 — will conduct a flag raising ceremony and speak about the day’s significance on Sunday morning, November 9th at 9:00 AM at the Shalom Austin flagpoles [weather permitting]

IAC| Dialogic Reading – How a Story Becomes a Growing Conversation
2025-11-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Dialogic Reading – Turning Stories into Conversations.
Discover how reading with your child can spark curiosity, imagination, and connection.
In this engaging Hebrew talk, Orna Shafrir, an experienced educator and beloved Austin grandma, will share simple strategies
to make story time more interactive and meaningful, for children.
A special event for Keshet Program parents.
The talk will be in Hebrew and free of charge.
Registration is required for security reasons.
If you are not part of the program but would like to join, please contact us directly.

IAC| Keshet
2025-11-09 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-16 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.

AJFF 2025 Festival Closing Reception
2025-11-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Purchase tickets at https://austinjff.org/festival-2025/

Jerome & Lois Rosenberg Lecture Series
2025-11-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Politics from the Pulpit? A Conversation with Rabbi Rick Jacobs and Rabbi Avi Weiss
Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Dell JCC
In a time of deep polarization, what role should politics play in the spiritual life of Jewish congregations?
Join us for the inaugural Jerome & Lois Rosenberg Memorial Lecture Series: Looking at Judaism from Both Sides — featuring a thought-provoking conversation between Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism, and Rabbi Avi Weiss, founder of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah and Maharat. Together, they’ll explore the boundaries and responsibilities of political discourse from the bimah.
Register here

Voices of Israel's Minorities: The Druze Perspective
2025-11-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Texas Hillel Foundation, 2105 San Antonio St, Austin
CURIOUS ABOUT ISRAEL’S MINORITIES? COME HEAR DIRECTLY FROM THEM. DISCOVER THE DRUZE STORY UP CLOSE AND FIND OUT WHAT IT’S REALLY LIKE TO BE ARAB IN ISRAEL. Panelists Osama Moadi and Amid Sabik will tell their stories at Texas Hillel! Prior to the program, there will be an opportunity to participate in a VR experience starting at 5pm.

Wise Guys
2025-11-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Join us once a month 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: https://secure2.convio.net/shalom/site/Calendar?id=109309&view=Detail

AJA Middle School Open House
2025-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 | TX
Join us to explore Austin Jewish Academy’s dynamic learning environment, where academic excellence meets timeless Jewish values. talk to our dedicated educators, experience our innovative curriculum, and learn how our close-knit community fosters growth, leadership, and a lifelong love of learning.
Register today.

VDR Training and Discussion on Voting Rights
2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Shalom Austin, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX, 78731, United States
Join NCJW Austin to learn more about voting rights and register to be a VDR. Attendees may come and hear the speaker and not go through the training if preferred.
Registration required- www.ncjwaustin.org

YAD Torah on Tap
2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | East Austin
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: East Austin Brewery; location provided with RSVP
Torah on Tap: A Discussion on Jews & Tattoos
For many Jews, tattoos represent the intersection of tradition and personal identity. How do we hold this balance?
Join YAD and Rabbi Dan Ain for a powerful discussion about Jewish identity, heritage, and artistic expression through the lens of Jews & Tattoos.
Register here!

IAC| Ladat More
2025-11-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Downtown Austin
IAC| Life on the Road: The Journey of a Family on Wheels
Two Roads to Life on the Road
What happens when a family decides not to wait for “someday”, and simply hits the road?
Join Hagit Segal and Elani Degani Elan as they share two unique journeys of living life on the move across the U.S.
one traveling for two years, the other for nine!
How do they work, learn, and stay connected as a family? What challenges and magical moments come with a life of freedom, discovery, and breathtaking encounters?
An inspiring evening about adventure, growth, and the beauty of choosing your own path.
Both Hagit and Ilany are proud members of the Austin community.
Lecture will be held in Hebrew.

Women's Philanthropy Book Lovers Breakfast
2025-11-13 09:00 - 10:30 | TX
Thank you for attending Book Lovers Breakfast 2025! Stay tuned for information regarding Book Lovers 2026.

Professional Advisors Breakfast Seminar
2025-11-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Shalom Austin Jewish Foundation and Austin Community Foundation were pleased to bring together more than 70 professionals from financial, estate, and philanthropic planning fields for a breakfast seminar on Top 10 Tax Smart Tips for Charitable Giving.

Thank you to featured speaker Russell James III, presenting partner Austin Private Wealth, and seminar sponsor Evergreen Impact Advisors.

Click here to download our FREE end-of-year tax tips guide: https://bit.ly/SAJFTaxTips25

23rd Austin Jewish Film Festival (virtual section)
2025-11-14 08:00 - 2025-11-23 23:30 | Virtual
See all the films (and more) from the recent Austin Jewish Film Festival, but only between November 14 and 23 in Texas.

Shabbat Cafe with Rabbi Amy Cohen
2025-11-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
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 welcoming Rabbi Amy. B Cohen, Shalom Austin’s Community Chaplain
Register here.

Installation for Rabbi Brian Leiken - Shabbat Morning Study and Worship Experience
2025-11-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Congregation Beth Israel, 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX, 78756, United States
We have planned a Shabbat filled with worship, study, food, drinks and dancing! Read on for details about the events.
Our special guests are Rabbi Jeffrey Weill and Coleen Dieker — longtime friends and colleagues of Rabbi Leiken. Rabbi Jeffrey Weill, senior rabbi at Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Congregation in Skokie, Illinois, will be delivering a sermon on Friday night in addition to leading Saturday morning Torah Study. Coleen Dieker, accomplished composer and violinist, will be performing during services and again with a concert at our Havdalah Party on Saturday night.

Friday 11/14:

5:30pm – Come early on Friday night for hors d’ouerves from Aba Mediterranean restaurant.
6:30pm – Erev Shabbat services will feature our guests and will be followed by oneg. You can look forward to cake and ice cream with a cornucopia of flavors, lovingly crafted by CBI congregants.

Saturday 11/15:

8:45am –A bagel and schmear breakfast will kick off the morning’s events, followed by (9:30) a Shabbat Morning experience that will include some morning blessings, Torah Study, and kaddish yatom.
4:30pm – Come back in the evening for a violin concert, followed by Havdalah.
5:30pm – We’ll celebrate into the evening with a bluegrass band, tacos, margaritas, aquas frescas, and dancing!

Click HERE ​​​​​​​to let us know you’re coming!

Installation Shabbat for Rabbi Brian Leiken
2025-11-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Congregation Beth Israel, 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX, 78756, United States
Join us for Shabbat and the official installation of our new Senior Rabbi, Rabbi Brian Leiken! with special guest, Rabbi Jeffrey Weil and violinist, Colleen Dieker

Citywide Teen Havdallah
2025-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Barbara Tocker Engagement & Education Center at the Dell JCC, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, Texas, 78731
Join us for Havdallah, a silent diso, and a dessert bar! Open to 8th-12th grades.

JFNA: The General Assembly
2025-11-16 08:00 - 2025-11-18 17:00 | TX
The future of the Jewish people depends on what we do now. The 2025 General Assembly in Washington, D.C. is where our community’s leaders will convene to learn about, engage in, and take action on the defining challenges of our time.
Register today!

Annual Holiday Gift Bazaar by Hadassah Austin
2025-11-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Epstein Family Community Hall / Gloria & Harvey Evans Performance Center
Judaica • Art • Jewelry • Fashion • Delicious Food • Home Decor
Crafts Table hosted by Kids Club of Hadassah
There’s still opportunity to be a vendor!
One Table: $54 • Two Tables: $72 • Three Tables: $108 • Kids Table: $5
Vendor registration open now until room is filled! For all questions, please reach out to Julie at austin@hadassah.org.

IAC & Hadassah| Holiday Gift Bazaar
2025-11-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Epstein Family Community Hall at the Dell JCC, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX, 78731, United States
This lively marketplace is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your creations and connect with shoppers seeking unique, locally made artisan treasures—perfect for holiday gifts or a treat for themselves. We’re especially looking for vendors featuring Judaica, jewelry, spa products, textiles, wearables, home décor, gourmet goodies, handmade crafts, and original artwork.
Admission is free, and the atmosphere is always joyful, welcoming, and full of community spirit. We can’t wait to see both our shoppers and vendors there!

Leslie Brittman Literary Event
2025-11-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Dell Jewish Community Center, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX, 78731, United States
Join us for the Leslie Brittman Literary Event featuring an interview and Q&A with Author Nicole Graev Lipson, “Mothers and Other Fictional Characters.” The interview will be conducted by Rochelle Kraus, daughter of Leslie Brittman.
In “Mothers and Other Fictional Characters,” Nicole Graev Lipson shatters the clichés of womanhood with a memoir that’s raw, bold, and unforgettable. From love and friendship to motherhood and self-discovery, she reveals the messy, beautiful truths hiding beneath the stories we’re told to live. Both daring and deeply affirming, this is a book for anyone ready to reclaim their own narrative.
Click here to register.

Shalom Families Friendsgiving Potluck
2025-11-16 16:00 - 17:30 | Cedar Park, TX, United States
Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Cedar Park (Location provided upon registration)
Bring your family and delicious food for a Friendsgiving Potluck in the Park!
Join us to connect with the Jewish community in your neighborhood and the larger Shalom Austin community! Families from other neighborhoods are welcome to join as well.
We ask that all food items brought be vegetarian.
Register here!
Shalom Families is generously supported by Frances and Adam Meltzer.

IAC| Donors Event
2025-11-17 18:30 - 20:30 | TX
for information please email Shelly.

Israel Bonds Solidarity Parlor Meeting
2025-11-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Private home – Address given after registration
Invitation only event for Israel bond investors at a private home to feature Consul General as guest speaker.

JSU Open House
2025-11-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Shalom Austin, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX, 78731, United States
We are excited to bring JSU (Jewish Student Union) to Austin! Learn how your high school can become part of a movement of over 500 public school clubs across the US & Canada.
Teens and parents are both invited to attend!

Coffee Convos with Allison
2025-11-19 11:30 - 13:30 | TX
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Mueller (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 to the community. Join us on Wednesday November 19. Stop by anytime between 11:30 AM-1:30 PM, and families from other neighborhoods are welcome to join as well! We look forward to seeing you there!
Register here!
Shalom Families is generously supported by Frances and Adam Meltzer.

Pomegranate Society Event
2025-11-19 19:00 - 21:00 | TX
Event Details TBD

ADL’s Golden Door Awards Luncheon
2025-11-20 11:00 - 13:00 | TX
ADL’s Golden Door Awards Luncheon is a special event that celebrates the achievements of our honorees and ADL’s 112 years of fighting to combat hate and antisemitism.

This day will begin with a networking reception followed by lunch and the program. During lunch, we will celebrate the 2025 Community Hero Award recipients, Hon. Rudy K. Metayer & Sharyn Vane, learn about the important and impactful work of ADL, and hear a keynote address from Oren Segal, ADL’s Senior Vice President of Counter-Extremism and Intelligence.
