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 […]

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 […]

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

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.

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

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 […]

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 […]

  Thank you for attending Book Lovers Breakfast 2025! Stay tuned for information regarding Book Lovers 2026.

Shalom Austin Jewish Foundation and Austin Community Foundation were pleased to bring together more than 70 professionals from financial, estate, and philanthropic planning fields for a breakfast seminar on Top 10 Tax Smart Tips for Charitable Giving. Thank you to featured speaker Russell James III, presenting partner Austin Private Wealth, and seminar sponsor Evergreen Impact […]

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 Rabbi Amy. B Cohen, Shalom […]

We have planned a Shabbat filled with worship, study, food, drinks and dancing!  Read on for details about the events.  Our special guests are Rabbi Jeffrey Weill and Coleen Dieker — longtime friends and colleagues of Rabbi Leiken. Rabbi Jeffrey Weill, senior rabbi at Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Congregation in Skokie, Illinois, will be delivering […]

Join us for Shabbat and the official installation of our new Senior Rabbi, Rabbi Brian Leiken!  with special guest, Rabbi Jeffrey Weil and violinist, Colleen Dieker

Join us for Havdallah, a silent diso, and a dessert bar! Open to 8th-12th grades.

Judaica  • Art • Jewelry • Fashion • Delicious Food • Home Decor Crafts Table hosted by Kids Club of Hadassah There's still opportunity to be a vendor!  One Table: $54 • Two Tables: $72 • Three Tables: $108 • Kids Table: $5 Vendor registration open now until room is filled! For all questions, please reach out […]

This lively marketplace is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your creations and connect with shoppers seeking unique, locally made artisan treasures—perfect for holiday gifts or a treat for themselves. We’re especially looking for vendors featuring Judaica, jewelry, spa products, textiles, wearables, home décor, gourmet goodies, handmade crafts, and original artwork. Admission is free, and the […]

Join us for the Leslie Brittman Literary Event featuring an interview and Q&A with Author Nicole Graev Lipson, "Mothers and Other Fictional Characters." The interview will be conducted by Rochelle Kraus, daughter of Leslie Brittman. In "Mothers and Other Fictional Characters," Nicole Graev Lipson shatters the clichés of womanhood with a memoir that’s raw, bold, […]

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 […]

Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Location: Cedar Park (Location provided upon registration) Bring your family and delicious food for a Friendsgiving Potluck in the Park! Join us to connect with the Jewish community in your neighborhood and the larger Shalom Austin community! Families from other neighborhoods are welcome to […]