Landing in Austin: How Can I Support My Child Through the Transition A Conversation with Professionals
2026-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Moving to the United States brings many changes for children as well—a new language, a different environment, and a shifting routine. In an open conversation with a psychologist, a speech-language pathologist, and an occupational therapist, we will address questions and share practical, sensitive strategies to support children during the transition.
We’ll talk about language development and bilingualism, how to strengthen a sense of belonging and functioning in a changing environment, and how you, as a parent, can help with all of this. Join us for a conversation about children’s relocation with experienced professionals.

Landing in Austin: How Can I Support My Child Through the Transition A Conversation with Professionals
2026-03-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Moving to the United States brings many changes for children as well—a new language, a different environment, and a shifting routine. In an open conversation with a psychologist, a speech-language pathologist, and an occupational therapist, we will address questions and share practical, sensitive strategies to support children during the transition.
We’ll talk about language development and bilingualism, how to strengthen a sense of belonging and functioning in a changing environment, and how you, as a parent, can help with all of this. Join us for a conversation about children’s relocation with experienced professionals.
Register Here

Shalom Families Happy Hour
2026-03-26 17:00 - 19:00
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, March 26 in South Austin (location provided upon registration). Stop by anytime between 5 -7 PM, and this event is geared towards families with children five and under. We look forward to seeing you there!

Families from other neighborhoods are welcome to join as well!

HOLD: For Potential Shalom Austin Event
2026-03-26 18:00 - 21:00
More information coming soon!

JFS Grief Circle
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:15 | Krasoff Jewish Family Service Building, 7300 hart lane, austin, TX, 78731, United States
Register Here
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.

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

Shabbat 'n Play ft Ballet Austin
2026-03-27 11:00 - 11:45
Join us for Shabbat ‘n Play featuring Ballet Austin on Friday, March 27!
Dance your way into Shabbat with music, activities, socializing with other families, and feel free to bring unused size 3 and 4 diapers for the Shalom Austin TOVA (Teens-Only Volunteer Advisors) Diaper Drive at this months Shabbat ‘n Play.
For children ages 0-3. Open to all young families in the Jewish community.
For questions, contact joan.maniere@shalomaustin.org.

A Film Screening and Discussion with AJFF and JFS: Dying Doesn't Feel Like What I'm Doing
2026-03-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States

HOLD: ECP Family Fun Day
2026-03-29 08:00 - 17:00

Congregation Agudas Achim Electronics Recycling Event
2026-03-29 08:30 - 12:30 | Congregation Agudas Achim, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, Texas, 78731
Congregation Agudas Achim is hosting an Electronics Recycling Event on Sunday, March 29th, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Partnering with Dell Reconnect and Goodwill, CAA’s Climate Committee invites you to declutter responsibly.
A Goodwill truck will be stationed in the back parking lot of Agudas Achim to collect unwanted electronics and household items from your home or office. Simply drive into the back lot, where helpers will unload your donations to the truck.

Shalom Austin TOVA's Diaper Bundling for Austin Diaper Bank
2026-03-29 17:00 - 18:00
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 package diaper bundles for Austin Diaper Bank to distribute.
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.

Funding for TOVA 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.

City of Austin Quality of Life Study on Aging
2026-03-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Contact margaret.praderas@shalomaustin.org for more details

Spines & Wines Book Club | "The Lost Baker of Vienna"
2026-03-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Dell Jewish Community Center, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX, 78731, United States
Join Shalom Austin Women’s Philanthropy Spines & Wines Book Club on Monday, March 30. We will be joined virtually by author Sharon Kurtzman to share her book “The Lost Baker of Vienna.” Light bites and wine will be served.
Please click here to register.

L'Dor V'Dor Ladies
2026-03-31 19:00 - 20:30

Passover
2026-04-01 17:00 - 2026-04-09 17:00

Congregation Shir Ami Second Night Seder
2026-04-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Congregation Shir Ami, 3315 El Salido Pkwy, Cedar Park, TX, 78613
Join Congregation Shir Ami and Rabbi Rebecca Reice for our Second Night Seder. Enjoy an interactive service, Haggadah readings, and a delicious meal with old and new friends. Open to the community.
To make reservations, visit here. For questions, email president@shir-ami.com

YAD Community Passover Seder
2026-04-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Join YAD for Passover! Celebrate with a traditional Passover seder full of blessings, joy, and discussion for our Jewish Austin young adult community. Dinner, and of course, four glasses of wine, will be provided.
Timing:
7 – 8:15 PM: the Seder begins
8:15 PM: Shulchan Orech (eating the festive meal!)
9:30 – 10:00 PM: Finishing the Seder
Details:

Non-Jewish partners or friends are welcome to attend.
No prior Jewish or Passover knowledge is required.
Expect blessings and songs in Hebrew with English readings.
This program is for our Young Adult Division (YAD), ages 22-40.
You must register in advance to attend. Registration closes Thursday, 3/26.
Each person must register separately.

Questions about the seder or religious observance? Please contact Ellie Cohen at Ellie.Cohen@ShalomAustin.org.

IAC| Keshet
2026-04-05 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-04-12 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.

The Empty Chair at the Seder Table: A Passover Grief Gathering
2026-04-06 12:00 - 13:30 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Join JFS Grief and Loss therapists and Community Chaplain as we explore the themes of the Passover Seder through the lens of grief and loss. Whether this is your first Passover since losing a loved one or many years have passed, we hope you will come together with us to connect to this meaningful ritual and learn more ways to create space for grieving in our Jewish practices.
Bring your own Passover-friendly lunch, we will provide the Passover ritual foods.
Register Here

Shabbat Cafe with Rabbi Ain
2026-04-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States

Hadassah Kid's Club Havdalah Event
2026-04-12 09:30 - 11:00 | Available Upon Registration, Austin
Kid’s Club of Hadassah celebrates Havdalah.
There will be singing, crafts, and learning!
FREE program for the whole family with children 2 to 6.
For registration contact austin@hadassah.org with subject line “Kids Club”.
This program is made possible by a Grant from Shalom Austin.
For more information about Hadassah and Austin Chapter go to https://www.hadassah.org/region/greater-southwest#events-2

Hadassah - An Afternoon of Sparkles
2026-04-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Zadok Jewlers, 11501 Century Oaks Ter., Austin, 78758, United States
Come learn about the hot trends in jewelry for 2026 and hear about Hadassah’s impact in Israel. We will have Kosher wine and nosh to enjoy.

Boots and Barbeque: Temple Beth Shalom 25th Anniversary Celebration
2026-04-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Temple Beth Shalom, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX, 78731, United States
Celebrate Temple Beth Shalom’s 25th anniversary with your Temple Beth Shalom community! Temple Beth Shalom members, please join us for a joyful celebration filled with laughter, delicious food, games, music and connection for all ages.

IAC Mimouna Celebration
2026-04-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Texas Hillel Foundation, 2105 San Antonio St, Austin
Celebrate Mimouna in Austin!
Come join us for a joyful evening full of flavor, music, and community!
You’re invited to an authentic and delicious Moroccan Mimouna with the students of Mishlanu and Hillel. This festive celebration is hosted by our Israeli students and features incredible traditional treats from Gail’s Catering.
✨ Tirbḥu u-tsa‘du – May you have prosperity and joy! ✨

📅 April 12
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
This event is for adults and teens.
Advance ticket purchase required – no tickets will be sold at the door.
Register here: https://iac360.org/iac-events/mimaust/
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

AJFF Presents: All I Had Was Nothingness
2026-04-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Epstein Family Community Hall / Gloria & Harvey Evans Performance Center
Forty years after the release of Claude Lanzmann’s monumental film Shoah, Guillaume Ribot reveals the director’s relentless pursuit to tell the untold, using only Lanzmann’s words and unseen footage from the masterpiece.

Congregation Havurah Shalom & Georgetown Public Library Exhibit: A Reason to Remember: Roth, Germany 1933–1942
2026-04-13 - 2026-05-21 | Georgetown Public Library, 402 West 8th Street, Georgetown, 78633, United States
This exhibit is suitable for grade levels 5–12 and adults.
Congregation Havurah Shalom is now scheduling free docent-led youth group tours, designed to help students engage with the material in an age-appropriate, meaningful, and thoughtful way. Educators, youth leaders, and homeschool groups are encouraged to reach out early to reserve their preferred dates.
Exhibit Details • Dates: April 13, 2026 – May 21, 2026 • Location: Georgetown Public Library 402 W 8th St., Georgetown, TX • Admission: Free and open to the public • More Information: HolocaustExhibitGeorgetown.com
The Georgetown Public Library in partnership with Congregation Havurah Shalom of Georgetown, TX will host the traveling exhibition “A Reason to Remember: Roth, Germany 1933–1942” from April 13 through May 21, 2026. This powerful exhibit from the Institute for Holocaust, Genocide, and Memory Studies at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst is a deeply moving one that brings the Holocaust into sharp, personal focus through the true stories of five Jewish families who lived in the small German village of Roth—and whose lives were irrevocably changed by the rise of Nazism.
Using photographs, documents, artifacts, and eyewitness testimonies, the exhibition presents an intimate look at daily life in Roth and the step-by-step progression of restrictions, persecution, and deportation that ultimately led to the destruction of the community. The exhibit highlights the choices made by victims, perpetrators, resisters, collaborators, and bystanders—encouraging visitors to reflect on the consequences of prejudice and the importance of moral courage.
The final panels place Roth’s story within the broader historical context of the Holocaust and the experiences of other groups targeted by the Nazi regime.

Yom HaShoah
2026-04-13

ADL Yom HaShoah Remembrance Program
2026-04-13 19:00 - 20:30
Join the Austin Jewish community as we gather to observe Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. This solemn event honors the memory of the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, as well as the survivors who persevered, the liberators who bore witness and the righteous individuals who risked their lives to save others.
We invite you to join us for a meaningful program featuring second- and third-generation voices, offering perspectives from our younger generations on remembrance, resilience and the enduring impact of the Holocaust across generations.
This program is hosted by ADL Austin in partnership with Shalom Austin.

Texas Hillel Israel Block Party
2026-04-15 12:00 - 15:00 | TBA, Exact location information will be shared in March
Texas Hillel’s Israel Block Party is the largest pro-Israel event on a college campus in North America and celebrates Israeli culture, innovation and humanitarian impact.
Explore all things IsraelLearn more about Israeli cultureEat traditional Israeli food and candyExperience an authentic Israeli marketplace

HOLD: Major Donor Private Event
2026-04-16 17:00 - 21:00
Details TBA
