Shalom Austin Philanthropy Private Event
2025-10-27 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | TX

JFS Grief Circle
2025-10-27 18:30 - 20:00 | 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 Private Event
2025-10-28 09:00 - 15:00 | TX

JGallery: Flower Mandala Workshop
2025-10-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Explore creativity and nature through the art of Flower Mandalas.

Each participant will create a unique pressed flower mandala on paper to take home.

All materials are provided in the workshop cost of $15. Register here.

Shalom Families Coffee Convos
2025-10-29 11:30 - 13:30 | Lakeway, Lakeway, TX, United States
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Lakeway (Location provided upon registration)
Join Allison Granet, Shalom Austin’s 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 October 29 in Lakeway. 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.

Israel Hour on Wheels
2025-10-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Cedar Park, TX, United States
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Private home in Cedar Park (Location provided 24 hours in advance)

Israel Hour | Bring Your Israel Question
Israel Hour is coming to you! What is one question you would like to discuss? Come meet community members and hear about their commitment to Israel from many perspectives.
Register here!
For more information, please contact Michal Ilai, Senior Israel Educator.

AJFF 2025 Film Festival Opening Night Reception
2025-10-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Opening night reception with drinks and kosher food from Shevet Cafe included. Live music on the oud from Roberto Riggio.
Presented as Part Of Once Upon My Mother screening.
Purchase tickets here: https://austinjff.org/festival-2025/

AIPAC Austin Fall Club Event
2025-10-30 19:00 - 20:30 | TX
AIPAC Austin Fall Club Event (by invitation only)

Shabbat 'n Play with Ballet Austin
2025-10-31 11:00 - 11:45 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
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.
Sign up here!

AJFF 2025 Film Festival
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-02 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Purchase tickets at https://austinjff.org/festival-2025/
Great films, programs with cast members, fun parties, opportunities to socialize with festival goers.
This year’s festival is dedicated to the memory of Carol Rubin, z”l (wife of AJFF board member Jay Rubin), and Gloria Evans, z”l (major sponsor of AJFF and other Austin arts organizations).

JFS - Landing in Austin: Understanding the US Medical System
2025-11-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Presented by Shalom Austin Jewish Family Service:
Whether you’re new to the country or simply want to better understand the US medical system, this event is for you. Dr. Naomi Betito will discuss where to seek care, how to access care based on your insurance, the types of providers you may encounter, and—most importantly—will try to answer any questions you have.
Please Note: This Presentation will be held in English
Register Here: https://secure2.convio.net/shalom/site/Calendar?id=108851&view=Detail

IAC| Keshet
2025-11-02 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-09 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's Tactile Hanukkah Cards Project for the Jewish Braille Institue
2025-11-02 19:00 - 20:00 | TX
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. Register here.
The participants will create tactile Hanukkah cards through a Jewish Braille Institute Library initiative. JBI Library will then distribute these cards nationwide to JBI LIbrary patrons-people who are blind, have low vision, or have a print disability. The instructions and supplies will be provided at the event.
Funding for this Award is made possible by BeWell, an initiative of Jewish Federations of North America, in partnership with the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies. BeWell is grateful to Crown Family Philanthropies, Jim Joseph Foundation and Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies for their generous funding support.
Register here.

Dads' Night Out at the Movies
2025-11-03 18:30 - 21:30 | TX
Location: Alamo Drafthouse (specific location provided upon registration)
Date: Monday, November 3, 2025
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Dads’ Night Out AT THE MOVIES!
Join Rabbi Dan Ain and other dads for a special private screening of the best piece of Jewish American cinema of the 21st Century – Joel and Ethan Coen’s 2009 Masterpiece – “A Serious Man”.
In addition to the food and amenities provided by Alamo Drafthouse, this screening will also feature Rabbi Dan’s explication of the source text for the film – The Book of Job – as well as a conversation about the mystical, religious and troubling themes raised by the Coen brothers.
Register here!

NEW DATE: Parent Training: Jewish Holidays and Culture Days
2025-11-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Date: Monday, November 3, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Culture Days are a valuable opportunity to celebrate diversity and foster understanding in our schools. This virtual training is designed to help Jewish parents confidently and thoughtfully participate in these events by sharing Jewish culture and perspectives on Israel in ways that are meaningful, respectful, and age-appropriate. In this session, you’ll learn how to:

Prepare engaging and inclusive materials to share about Jewish culture, traditions, and Israel
Proactively communicate with teachers and administrators to ensure a welcoming and respectful environment
Recognize and respond to bias or misinformation in a constructive and effective way
Build partnerships with school staff to support cultural literacy and inclusion year-round

Whether you’re new to Culture Days or looking to deepen your engagement, this training will provide practical tools, resources, and a supportive space to connect with other Jewish parents.

A Lasting Legacy: Crafting Your Ethical Will
2025-11-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Temple Beth Shalom, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX, 78731, United States
An ethical will is a powerful and personal document—a final message to your loved ones that conveys your values, wisdom, and blessings. Unlike a legal will that distributes assets, an ethical will passes on the intangible treasures of your life. Join Rabbi Steinman for a two-part class that will explore the rich history of ethical wills and guide you through the process of writing your own.
In the supportive atmosphere of our community, you’ll learn about the importance of sharing your life’s lessons, hopes, and love with future generations. This course will provide you with the time, space, and guidance to begin creating a lasting legacy that truly reflects who you are and what you stand for. Advanced registration required. This program will take place on Nov. 4 and Nov. 11 at 7:00 pm at Temple Beth Shalom.

JAMen Season 9
2025-11-05 18:00 - 20:30 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States

Jewish Austin Men: Jason Karp
2025-11-05 18:00 - 20:30 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Date: November 5, 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 1: November 5, 2025
Jason Karp, Founder & CEO of HumanCo
Addressing the Metacrisis: Physical, Mental and Planetary Health
Register here!
Sign up for all other sessions at shalomaustin.org/jamen

JNF Annual Breakfast for Israel
2025-11-06 08:30 - 10:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Join us for our annual Breakfast for Israel and discover how you can make an impact. Hear about our plan to support the people of Israel and rebuild one home, one community at a time. We were there yesterday, we are there today, and we will be there tomorrow.

JWV Veterans Day Flag Raising Ceremony
2025-11-09 09:00 - 10:00 | 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.

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.
