Shalom Austin

Season of Mussar: Midot of the Month with Rabbi Amy B. Cohen
2026-04-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Yom Ha'Atzmaut Community Celebration
2026-04-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Dell JCC
Join this community-wide event for fun, food and friendly faces to celebrate Israel’s birthday! Stop by when you can, stay as long as you’d like and wear blue & white to make the day extra special. This is an event for the whole family to enjoy! Activities, musical performances and more! Israeli food available for purchase.
This event will take place rain or shine.
Register here!

Social Players!
2026-04-26 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
The Social Players! builds social skills and self-confidence through theatrical games and improv over 8 sessions, culminating in a showcase of a one-of-a-kind play based on participants’ suggestions.
The Social Players! is a warm-up to JCamps, offering children and their parents an opportunity to familiarize themselves with our facilities, group activity and collaboration, and raucous fun, while practicing the skills necessary to follow instructions, work with others, and have a safe and successful JCamps experience.
Please note: this group is intended for students currently in (or entering) 1st grade through 5th grade.
Register here.

JNF Society Donor Thank You
2026-04-26 18:00 - 20:00 | To Be Announced, Austin, TX
By invitation only. Open to all donors who give $1800+ annually. Come and hear about up to the minute ongoings in Israel and how your donations are making our work possible.

Hadassah's Monday Morning Mahj
2026-04-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-11 10:00 - 12:00
Occurs the second and fourth Monday of every month. Please reach out to lisa@zeevi.org for location and if you have any questions!

Congregation Havurah Shalom Holocaust Remembrance Day Event
2026-04-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Georgetown Public Library, 402 West 8th Street, Georgetown, 78633, United States
In recognition of Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Lucy Taus Katz along with Congregation Havurah Shalom of Sun City, Texas and in partnership with the Georgetown Public Library have created a thought-provoking and inspiring program titled “The Heroes of a Hidden Child: One Survivor’s Story of Gratitude” This program will take place at The Georgetown Public Library’s Hewlett Room, located at 402 West 8th Street in Georgetown, Texas on Sunday, April 27 2025 from 3-5PM. The event is FREE and all are welcome.

Just Jewish with Rabbi Dan Ain
2026-04-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Just Jewish with Rabbi Dan Ain
Monday, April 27 | 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!

Spines & Wines Book Club | "Real Confidence"
2026-04-28 19:00 - 21:00

Taste of Inspired Aging
2026-04-29 09:15 - 15:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States

L'Dor V'Dor Ladies
2026-04-30 12:00 - 13:30

Washington D.C. Mission - Day on the Hill
2026-05-03 - 2026-05-05
Shalom Austin and Jewish Federation of Greater Houston are hosting a mission to Washington D.C. May 3-5, 2026. For more information, please contact Shalom Austin Public Affairs Director Emily Bourgeois at emily.bourgeois@shalomaustin.org.

Hadassah Museum Tour - Ancient Egyptian Lives and Literacy
2026-05-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Harry Ransom Center, 300 W 21st St, University of Texas, Austin, TX, 78712, United States
Join us for a guided tour of Lives and Literacy in Ancient Egypt, to reflect on the power of the written word and the value of fragments.
This exhibition promises to fascinate visitors and scholars alike, offering a rare opportunity to see ancient history up close—and to support the ongoing research and preservation of these timeless voices.

Shalom Families Volunteer Program
2026-05-03 15:30 - 17:00
Join Shalom Families to pack weekend meal kits.
This event will be geared towards families who have elementary aged children.

IAC| Keshet
2026-05-03 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-05-10 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.

Mussar: Seeking Everyday Holiness with Rabbi Amy B. Cohen
2026-05-07 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 Shalom Austin ShinShinim
2026-05-08 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 Shalom Austin’s ShinShinim!

Jewish American Heritage Kick-Off Event
2026-05-08 12:00 - 14:00
Invitation-only event.

Spring Cleaning with Purpose: What Will You Leave Behind?
2026-05-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
As we begin clearing out what we no longer need, the bigger question remains—who will cherish what we leave behind? Led by Judith Helburn & Robin Holt, join this thoughtful mother-daughter conversation to explore meaningful downsizing and gain practical tips for simplifying your space and your legacy.
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Dads' Night Out: Making Your Home in Austin
2026-05-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Cedar Park, TX, United States
Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Cedar Park
Join local dads for an open and honest conversation about moving to Austin and navigating the job market, the local culture, and the challenges of raising a family.
Along with Rabbi Dan (a NY’er), we will be providing space for dads new to the city, in particular those who recently relocated from Israel. What are the challenges Israeli dads face when integrating into the Austin Jewish scene? How are those challenges different from those faced by recent transplants from New York, California, or anywhere in between?
This will be a welcoming space to share obstacles, difficulties as well as tips and learned wisdom from those who have been around this town for a while!
Register here!

Women's Philanthropy Committee Installation & Appreciation Event
2026-05-12 08:00 - 17:00
Event Details TBA

Shalom Austin Private Donor Event
2026-05-12 18:00 - 21:00
Information TBA

Shalom Families Coffee Convos
2026-05-13 11:30 - 13:30
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 May 13 in Westlake (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!

JGallery | Neurographic Art Workshop
2026-05-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Are you interested in another tool to help relieve stress and anxiety? Instructor Janet Fulk has used neurographic art for over four years to let go of negative thought patterns and set new intentions to change future thoughts and actions.

Janet Fulk was featured in the 2025 “ArtProcess: How Did They Do That?” Exhibit in the Toby Shor JGallery.
If you are interested in having fun, learning a new art form, and possibly improving your mental health, join us for this fun and informative workshop.

Supplies provided.

Register here

Hadassah Happy Hour
2026-05-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Available Upon Registration, Austin
Please join us for our monthly happy hour at a wine bar in the Northwest Hills. We’ll get to know one another over drinks and grow sisterly bonds through our shared passions

JFS Grief Circle
2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:15 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, 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.
No cost to attend. Register here.

Shalom Austin Philanthropy Committee Meeting
2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:30
By Invitation Only
Event Details TBA

AJFF Presents: "Ain't No Back to a Merry Go Round"
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-24 | Virtual
When five Howard University students sat on a segregated Maryland carousel in 1960, the arrests made headlines. When the largely Jewish community near Glen Echo Amusement Park joined the Black students in picketing, the first organized interracial civil rights protest in US history was born.

WHY WE LIKE THIS FILM: Join us for a special screening of “Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round,” an inspiring documentary that tells the story of Black students and Jewish neighbors who came together to challenge segregation 1960.

Presented in partnership with ADL, Shalom Austin, NAACP, Austin Area Urban League, and the Black Auteur Film Festival
