Week of Events
AJFF 2025 Film Festival
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 Grief Circle
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 […]
JGallery: Flower Mandala Workshop
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
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 […]
Israel Hour on Wheels
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 […]
AJFF 2025 Film Festival Opening Night Reception
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/
Shabbat ‘n Play with Ballet Austin
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!
JFS – Landing in Austin: Understanding the US Medical System
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 […]
IAC| Keshet
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 […]
TOVA’s Tactile Hanukkah Cards Project for the Jewish Braille Institue
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 […]