Women's Philanthropy Full Committee Meeting
2026-02-05 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

IAC| Keshet
2026-02-08 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-02-22 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.

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!

Mussar: Seeking Everyday Holiness with Rabbi Amy B. Cohen
2026-02-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
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 exercises, like focusing on a specific trait or meditating on ethical concepts, to transform oneself from within. In this class, journalling prompts will be assigned and chevruta study (studying with a partner) will be encouraged.
Register Here
Registration closes on February 12, 2026
Class Schedule (Participation at each session is encouraged):
10:00 AM-11:30 AM | Dell JCC
-February 12 & 26
-March 12 & 26
-April 9 & 23
-May 7 & 21
-June 4 & 18

Shabbat Cafe with Emily Bourgeois
2026-02-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
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 welcoming Emily Bourgeois, Shalom Austin’s Public Affairs Director.

Register Here.

Shabbat Dinner at Community First! Village
2026-02-13 17:00 - 19:30 | Community First! Village, 9301 Hog Eye Rd Suite 950, Austin, TX, United States
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 be provided as the date approaches.
For questions, contact Joan at joan.maniere@shalomaustin.org
Click here to signup to volunteer.

RESCHEDULED: Austin Day School Panel
2026-02-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
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, and Hadar Jewish Classical Academy to learn about what each unique school has to offer.
In addition to the panel, there will be an opportunity to converse and sign up for tours.
Register here!

Wise Guys
2026-02-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
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.

Philanthropy Committee Meeting
2026-02-18 12:00 - 13:30 | TX
Events TBA

Jewish Austin Men: Dr. Eben Alexander
2026-02-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
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 a local congregation. All programs take place on the Dell Jewish Community Campus.
Session 4: February 18, 2026
An Evening with Dr. Eben Alexander: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife
Interviewed by Brett Hurt and Dr. Bob Frachtman
Sign up here!

IAC|Mix Couple's Event
2026-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 | TX
Save the Date!We’re excited about what’s coming — and we can’t wait to share it with you.More details coming soon… stay tuned!

Move for Your Health: A Presentation by DJ Olsson
2026-02-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Discover how purposeful movement can support common health conditions and improve overall well-being.
Register here.

JDAIM Community Conversation
2026-02-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
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 across the Jewish community in creating accessible and inclusive spaces for people with disabilities. Despite good intentions and a desire to foster belonging, Jewish spaces continue to struggle to provide appropriate access and accommodation — but we can change this!
In honor of JDAIM, Shalom Austin Jewish Family Service has invited a professional in disability inclusion –working outside of the Jewish communal space — to facilitate an unbiased community conversation around where we are today, where we could improve going forward, and actionable next (or first) steps our organizations can take. Through guided discussion and conversational prompts, we will operate as a Jewish communal “think tank” to share ideas, workshop solutions to shared challenges, and walk away with enhanced clarity on what we can do in 2026 to improve inclusion and accessibility in Jewish spaces.

JFS Grief Circle
2026-02-19 19:00 - 20:15 | Krasoff Jewish Family Service Building, 7300 hart lane, austin, TX, 78731, United States
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

AJFF Presents: Looking Up
2026-02-19 19:00 - 21:30 | Gloria & Harvey Evans Performance Center at Dell JCC, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX, 78731, United States
A special screening in partnership with Jewish Family Service for Disability Awareness Month.

Welcome to Austin from Westlake
2026-02-22 10:00 - 11:30 | TX
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!

Hadassah ATX: Women's Sunday Walk
2026-02-22 14:00 - 15:30 | TX
Get moving with fellow Hadassah members this year. We’ll be meeting at a trail in the northwest area of Austin. Questions? Contact austin@hadassah.org.

Spines & Wines Book Club: Podium Perfect
2026-02-23 19:00 | TX

IAC| The Global Fight Against Antisemitism: Challenges, Responsibility, and Hope
2026-02-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
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
and Jewish resilience.
Sunday, February 23 | 7:00 PM
Language: Hebrew
Location: JCC
The event is held in collaboration between IAC and ADL.

Israel Hour
2026-02-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
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 a speech in December 1905. One year later, Schechter published “Zionism: A Statement,” a paper that elaborated upon Schechter’s view of Zionism as “a bulwark against assimilation.”
Register here!

TX Hillel: Amb. Deborah Lipstadt Event
2026-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 | TX
ANTISEMITISM AS A NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT
AN EVENING WITH AMERICAN DIPLOMAT Amb. Deborah Lipstadt, Former U.S. Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism

Just Jewish with Rabbi Dan Ain
2026-02-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
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, non-judgmental way where no issue is too large and no question is off limits.
February 25: What is the Hebrew Bible?
March 23: What do Jews think about God?
April 27: What is the Jewish calendar and all of the holidays?
May 18: What is the Jewish response to death, dying and suffering?
Register here!

Death Over Donuts
2026-02-27 10:00 - 11:15 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
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! Join us for an evening of discussion and connection around what it means to you to have a “good death.” What do you wish for yourself and for those you love most? What conversations can you be starting with loved ones today to ensure that they and you receive the care we all truly deserve at the end of our lives? All are welcome!
Register Here.

Shabbat 'n Play ft Kim's Gym
2026-02-27 11:00 - 11:45 | TX
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!

YAD PURIM SHABBAT
2026-02-27 19:00 - 21:30 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
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 or cold weather.
$20 Early Bird | $25 General Admission | $36 Door | Free for YAD 3SIXTY Members
Ticket sales close 48 hours before the event begins.
YAD is the hub for Austin’s Jewish young adults ages 22-40.

AJA Parent Education Event Feb. 27 - Joyful Rigor with Dr. Karyn Rayburn
2026-02-27 20:45 - 21:45 | TX
We are pleased to invite you to a special parent education event and reception on February 27 from 8:45-9:45am with AJA’s incoming head of school. Dr. Karyn Rayburn: Joyful Rigor: Cultivating Resilience, Belonging, and Growth. PleaseRSVP HERE.
Dr. Rayburn will present and lead a discussion on how schools can blend academic challenge with genuine joy. She will highlight how AJA already provides strong relationships, a deep sense of belonging, and a commitment to meaningful learning which sets the stage for what she calls joyful rigor.
What to Expect:

Practical Strategies: Learn actionable tips, such as establishing solid routines and supporting your child during moments of change, that you can immediately apply at home.

Research and Real-Life Insights: Drawing on current child development research and my own years as a school leader, Dr. Rayburn will share examples that highlight how clear teaching practices and values-driven expectations foster resilience and celebrate every learning milestone.

Community-Focused Discussion: This is not just a presentation; it is a chance to connect with fellow parents and reaffirm that the school community not only challenges students but also nurtures their spirit every day.

Dr. Rayburn hopes that attendees will see how joyful rigor is not just an idea but a way of life that helps children embrace challenges, discover their strengths, and find delight in learning at every step.
