JNF Women’s Wednesday – Evening Edition
2026-01-14 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | To Be Announced, Austin, TX
Women for Israel has redefined female philanthropy and is channeling the power of women and making a tangible difference for the land and people of Israel. Join the movement. This year, Jewish National Fund-USA is celebrating Women’s Wednesday, your way with an evening cocktail reception and program.

Zionism and Anti-Zionism: The History of Two Opposing Ideas
2026-01-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Temple Beth Shalom, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX, 78731, United States
For the first time in many decades, the debate between Zionism and anti-Zionism seems to be at the center of public discourse throughout America and the West. But what are the fundamental beliefs, assumptions, and narratives behind these two opposing ideas? Why do some embrace the idea of a state for the Jewish people, while others so passionately resist it? Rabbi Ellie Steinman will lead this class that will include specialized content from Dr. Einat Wilf—a former member of Israel’s parliament and a scholar of Zionist thought—and Zoé Tara Zeigherman a filmmaker and former Tikvah fellow. No prior knowledge is necessary as, together, we explore this topic together.

IAC National Summit
2026-01-15 08:00 - 2026-01-17 17:00 | TX
Something big is coming and it all starts in Miami.
We haven’t announced the speakers or performers yet (hint: you’re going to be impressed), but one thing’s for sure:
The IAC National Summit this January will be a must-attend event for everyone who has ISRAEL in his heart.
Engaging sessions in English and Hebrew.
Real networking with real impact.
Top speakers, organizations, and industry leaders.
Live music, dancing, community, and unforgettable moments.

It’s more than a conference, it’s an experience you’ll never forget.

See you in Miami,
The IAC Austin Team

לא, עוד לא גילינו מי הדוברים.
ולא, גם לא שחררנו את שמות ההופעות (אבל רמז קטן: הולך להיות וואו).
נכון לעכשיו? המידע מוגבל.
אבל אתם יודעים מה לא מוגבל?
הקסם. החוויה. החיבור.
והעובדה שזה הולך להיות הכנס הישראלי-יהודי הכי גדול, הכי מדוייק, הכי מרגש – והכי שלנו.
אירוע שהוא הרבה יותר מכנס, מחכה לכם במיאמי בינואר,
הרצאות וסדנאות בעברית ובאנגלית
נטוורקינג שאחריו שום קשר לא נשאר מקרי
דוברים מהשורה הראשונה, ארגונים וחברות ענק
ריקודים, הופעות, חברים, קהילה
רעיונות שיפילו לכם אסימונים ויפתחו לכם את הצאקרה.
החורף הזה – כולנו נפגשים במיאמי!
דברו איתנו, אולי מחכה לכם קוד הנחה קטן עם אפקט גדול
נתראה שם, צוות IAC Austin

Scam Awareness Presentation
2026-01-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Join Shalom Austin Inspired Aging and Shalom Austin IT Specialist Anthony McCoy to learn simple steps to recognize fraud tactics and protect your personal information.

JGallery | Austintatious Art: Peace, Love and Rock n' Roll Opening Reception
2026-01-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Once upon a time, there was a town with a heart made of music. We were slackers and students, jogging around the lake, swimming in the chilly waters of Barton Springs, dancing to live music. While Austin has grown and changed in many ways, it still has peace, love and rock ‘n’ roll in its heart. Artworks by Courtney Holder, Pete Holland, Joyce LaBaw, Mozelle Marks, Maury Tieman, Charlotte Barbini, Lee Bertiger, Robb McKenzie, Lisa Starnes, and Jeanice Ullman highlight the nostalgic memories and unique beauty of iconic Austin’s places and faces.

MLK Shabbat at CBI
2026-01-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Congregation Beth Israel, 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX, 78756, United States
with Reverend Dr. Daryl Horton from Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Dads' Night Out: Intergenerational Wisdom
2026-01-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Dell JCC
Join Rabbi Dan Ain and local dads for a special Dads’ Night Out in collaboration with Shalom Austin’s Wise Guys.
Rabbi Alan Freedman, rabbi emeritus of Temple Beth Shalom, and Rabbi Ain will lead a conversation across the generations to share wisdom, insight and perspective that can often be lost when we hang out with only our friends or peer groups.
Rabbi Freedman will share his perspective on becoming a second career Rabbi and offer lessons that cannot be accessed over a large language model. How do we rewrite the story of our lives? How can we maintain a growth mindset once we’ve hit midlife? And what unseen and unknown joys are we overlooking?
Please come with questions, answers, and an openness to listening across the generations.
Register here!

Wise Guys
2026-01-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Wise Guys

Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Bring your brown bag lunch and we’ll provide refreshments a sweet treat!
REGISTER HERE

Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Societies Event
2026-01-21 19:00 - 21:00 | TX
Private event.
Please contact women@shalomaustin.org for questions or more information.

Shalom Families Happy Hour
2026-01-22 17:00 - 19:00 | East Austin
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: East Austin (location provided upon registration)
Join Allison Granet, Shalom Austin’s Family and Community Connector 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 us on Thursday, January 22 in East Austin! Stop by anytime between 5-7 PM – this event is geared towards families with children five and under. 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.

JFS Grief Circle
2026-01-22 19:00 - 20:15 | TX
JFS Grief Circle

Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM

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 other big life changes. We invite you to join JFS clinicians for a Grief Circle where you can connect with others experiencing grief, learn about the impacts on our bodies and minds, and gain tools for coping with the inevitable grief that being a human brings.

Register HERE

Please consider a voluntary donation $18.00 in support of Jewish Family Service.

CBI Mental Health Shabbat
2026-01-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Congregation Beth Israel, 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX, 78756, United States
Hear from our newly formed mental health taskforce and learn how you can get involved with the work they are doing!

AJFF Presents: Elie Wiesel-Soul on Fire
2026-01-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Linda & Keith Zimmerman Multi-Purpose Rooms at the Dell JCC
“Sometimes I’m afraid the tale might be forgotten. Sometimes I’m afraid it is forgotten already.” Told primarily through his own eloquent words, the film seeks to understand the man behind the searing and widely read memoir Night. Penetrating at the heart of the known and unknown, the film dives into the author’s legacy as one of the most influential survivors of the trauma of the Holocaust.

WHY WE LIKE THIS FILM: An exceptional biography of one of the best known survivors of the Shoah. A special event for International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

BONUS PROGRAMMING: Post film discussion and Q&A with Marc Winkelman, close personal friend of Elie Wiesel.

IAC| Keshet
2026-01-25 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-02-08 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.

Shalom Families Pizza & Play
2026-01-25 16:00 - 17:30 | TX
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Bee Cave (Location provided upon registration)
Bring your family for an evening full of pizza, playing, and friends!
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.
Geared towards families with children ages five and under.
Register here!
Shalom Families is generously supported by Frances and Adam Meltzer.

Spines & Wines Book Club: Heart of a Stranger
2026-01-26 19:00 - 21:00 | TX

CBI Scholar-In-Residence Weekend
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-01 | Congregation Beth Israel, 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX, 78756, United States
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 a talk on Sunday morning. More details coming soon! Check bethisrael.org for updates.

Shabbat 'n Play ft. Ballet Austin
2026-01-30 11:00 - 11:45 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
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!

Season of Mussar: Midot of the Month with Rabbi Amy B. Cohen
2026-01-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
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 Dates:
-January 30
-February 27
-March 27
-April 24
Register here.

Memory: How it Works with Dr. Jared Benge
2026-01-30 14:00 - 15:30 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
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 impairment in movement disorders. In his presentation, Memory: How it Works, Dr. Benge will provide an overview of how memory works in the brain and discusses things individuals can do to help with memory as they age.
Register HERE

Women's Philanthropy Leadership Development Workshop
2026-02-01 09:00 - 12:00 | TX
Event Details TBA

IAC+Tzofim | Tu Bishvat Community Event
2026-02-01 12:00 - 14:00 | TX
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.

NCJW Mah Jongg Fun Day
2026-02-01 12:30 - 16:00 | Shalom Austin, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX, 78731, United States
Join NCJWAustin for a day of fun and mah jongg and snacks and prizes. Registration required at www.ncjwaustin.org

L'Dor V'Dor Ladies
2026-02-03 12:00 - 13:30 | TX

Women's Philanthropy Full Committee Meeting
2026-02-05 11:00 - 14:00 | TX
By Invitation Only
Details TBA

Inspired Aging Bingo Bonanza!
2026-02-06 11:30 - 12:30 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
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.

TOVA Volunteer Opportunity
2026-02-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
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.
If you are signing up on behalf of a teen, please list the teen’s name under “Notes” when registering.
This volunteer event offers one volunteer hour toward a school requirement.
REGISTER HERE

Training: Parents Addressing Antisemitism
2026-02-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
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 supporting your child’s identity and safety.
This training is being offered three times:

August 27, 2025 on Zoom
September 7 in person
February 10 on Zoom

Registration is coming soon for February 10 training on Zoom.

Coffee Convos with Allison
2026-02-11 11:30 - 13:30 | TX
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, and families from other neighborhoods are welcome to join as well! We look forward to seeing you there!
