Shalom Austin

AJFF Presents "The Property"
2025-08-27 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Epstein Family Community Hall / Gloria & Harvey Evans Performance Center
Two months after the death of her son, Regina (83) travels to Poland with her granddaughter Mika (30). The trip’s stated purpose is to retrieve the family’s property confiscated during World War II. But Regina has a secret ulterior motive: to find her first love, whom she was forced to leave 70 years ago.

WHY WE LIKE THIS FILM: Nominated for 4 Israeli Academy Awards, this is a charming, heatwarming film, with plenty of comedic moments.

Pride Shabbat with Congregation Shalom Rav
2025-08-29 18:30 - 21:30 | TX
Pride Shabbat with
Congregation Shalom Rav

Celebrating LGBTQ+ Diversity, Community, & Tradition
You are cordially invited to join us for an extraordinary evening:
Pride Shabbat – a celebration in which the vibrant spirit of Pride and the timeless beauty of Shabbat come together in joy, reflection, unity and safety.

Welcome Shabbat with joy and light!

(and one of our famous pot-lucks, of course!)

Event Details
Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Location: Private home in North Austin/Round Rock (address and directions upon RSVP)
RSVP: Please text (818) 264-9170. Please note if you are vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, &/ or have other dietary or allergy needs. Potluck dinner provided.

Congregation Shalom Rav is an inclusive, participatory, and innovative Reconstructionist & Renewal Jewish community in Austin, and was the first Jewish congregation in Austin to fully include LGBTQ+ members, interfaith families, and non-traditional families.

PJ Havdalah
2025-08-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Congregation Beth Israel, 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX, 78756, United States
Wear your PJs and join us for music and a story! We will also do a small craft and end with a beautiful Havdalah service to say goodbye to Shabbat. Led by our Youth Education team and a member of our Clergy.

Austin BBYO Fall 2025 Kickoff
2025-09-07 15:30 - 19:45 | TX
It is time to celebrate the kickoff of another exciting year in Lonestar. Join us on September 7th from 3:30-7:45 PM for a barge ride across Lake Travis. All Jewish teens in grades 9th-12th are invited to join the fun and celebrate the new year in Lonestar!
Price is $50 for members and prospects. Spots are limited. You can register here!
Registration closes August 31 at 11:59 PM. After this date, we will no longer issue refunds for cancellations

NCJW Luncheon
2025-09-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Shalom Austin, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX, 78731, United States
Join NCJW for lunch with guest speaker, Jackie Nirenberg, ADL Regional Director. www.ncjwaustin.org

Making Sense of the Machzor
2025-09-09 18:30 - 19:15 | Congregation Beth Israel, 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX, 78756, United States
Join Rabbi Leiken to learn about the history of our High Holy Day prayerbook and the meaning of some of its most challenging prayers.

IAC| Shishi Israeli Rosh Hashanah
2025-09-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
חוגגים את השנה החדשה ביחד!
בואו לפתוח את ראש השנה בסגנון ישראלי עם ערב שישי מלא בפעילויות לילדים, חידונים מהנים, מוזיקה, וארוחת פוטלאק חגיגית (תביאו מנה חלבית/צמחונית לחלוק).
יום שישי, 12 בספטמבר | 18:30
JCC- Community Hall
בואו נתחיל את השנה החדשה כקהילה אחת.

Celebrate the New Year Together.
Join us for an Israeli-style Friday evening for Rosh Hashanah with crafts for kids, fun quizzes, music, and a festive potluck dinner (bring a dairy/vegetarian dish to share).
Friday, Sept. 12 | 6:30 PM
JCC – Community Hall Center
Let’s welcome the New Year as one community.

Shabbat Service and Torah Study / Selichot (Congregation Shalom Rav)
2025-09-13 10:30 - 12:30 | Via Zoom
Led by Rabbi Ari Vernon, via Zoom.
Enjoy some Torah learning, and welcome the High Holidays!
If you are new to CSR, please contact us HERE
48 hours in advance to receive the zoom link.

CTI 2025 Scholar in Residence
2025-09-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Linda & Keith Zimmerman Multi-Purpose Rooms at the Dell JCC
CTI is excited to announce that Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody is the 2025 CTI Scholar in Residence! He will be speaking on Sunday, September 14, from 4:00PM to 7:00PM in the Zimmerman Family Multipurpose Room at the Dell JCC.
Rabbi Brody is the executive director of Ematai, an organization dedicated to helping Jews navigate aging, end-of-life care, and organ donation by providing educational resources, halachic guidance, and advance planning tools. He is also an award-winning columnist for The Jerusalem Post. His writings have appeared in many popular and scholarly publications and were cited in Israeli Supreme Court decisions.
He is the author of two award-winning books, Ethics of Our Fighters: A Jewish View on War and Morality (Maggid) and A Guide to the Complex: Contemporary Halakhic Debates (Maggid). A graduate of Harvard College, he received semicha from the Israeli Chief Rabbinate, an MA in Jewish philosophy at the Hebrew University, and his PhD from Bar Ilan University Law School.
Rabbi Brody plans to deliver two talks:

Unsolved Medical Ethics Mysteries: A Tale of Two Rabbinic Debates
Civilian Casualties and Israel’s Dilemma: A Tale of Two Sieges

There will be a break in between talks for a light dairy buffet catered by Shevet, at $10 per person for members and $15 per person for guests.
Due to the subject matter, this event is not recommended for young children.

IAC| New Years Toast
2025-09-20 19:30 - 21:30 | TX
Let’s kick off the new year together in true Israeli style!
As Rosh Hashanah approaches, we invite you to join us as a community to welcome the new year with a sense
of togetherness and unity. Raise a glass with us for an evening of new beginnings, good music, drinks, apples and honey,
Israeli vibes, and great company, because what better way is there to start the new year?
This event is for adults only, no children please.

Your first drink or snack (up to $11) is on us.
see you there!
**Location will be provided after registration.
September 20th |7:30pm.

Kid's Club of Hadassah
2025-09-21 09:30 - 11:00 | TX
Kick off the Jewish New Year with Kid’s Club of Hadassah! Sign up your kids for an unforgettable and sweet start to the new year!

They will eat round challah, honey and apples, and make fun crafts!

Kid’s Club of Hadassah is a free monthly event for families in the Austin area. During Kids’ Club this month, we’ll be talking about the upcoming high holy days, Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur. There will be singing, crafts, and learning!

Highland Lanes Bowling Youth Event
2025-09-21 12:00 - 14:00 | TX
Join your friends at CAA youth for bowling at Highland Lanes!

Congregation Agudas Achim Birthday of The World
2025-09-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Congregation Agudas Achim, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, Texas, 78731
Rosh Hashanah is the Birthday of the World and we are celebrating with fun, engaging holiday activities for children, followed by music, celebration, and birthday cupcakes led by Rabbi Neil Blumofe, Tammy Stone, and Ben Schenberg. (Geared towards children 5 and under.)

For more on our High Holy Day event details please visit our High Holy Days HQ: https://theaustinsynagogue.org/24395-2/

Congregation Shir Ami Rosh HaShanah
2025-09-22 19:00 - 21:00 | TX
Join us for Erev Rosh HaShanah Services! Click here to register!

Congregation Shir Ami Rosh HaShanah Morning Services with Torah
2025-09-23 10:00 - 16:00 | TX
Join us for Rosh HaShanah Morning Services with Torah reading! Click here to register!

Congregation Agudas Achim - Taco Tashlich Picnic
2025-09-28 12:15 - 14:00 | TX
What could make Torchy’s tacos better? When it’s combined with Tashlich! Nourish your body and soul as we reflect on how we want to be better versions of ourselves and engage in the custom of symbolically casting our misdeeds into the water.
Pre-order your Torchy’s Tacos by Monday 9/22, and CAA will bring them to Tashlich at Bull Creek District Park. Bringing your own lunch is also an option!
Pre-order here: https://congregationagudasachim.shulcloud.com/…/tashlic…

Kol Nidre at Shir Ami
2025-10-01 19:00 - 21:00 | TX
Join us for Kol Nidre! Click here to register!

Yom Kippur Services at Shir Ami
2025-10-02 10:00 - 19:30 | TX
Join us for Yom Kippur! Click here to register!

AJFF presents: "The New Jew: Days of War"
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-19 | Virtual
Israeli comedian Guri Alfi embarks on a journey to explore the profound impact of October 7th on the identity, security, and status of Jews in the United States. Through intimate personal stories—from families of hostages and individuals confronting rising antisemitism to young Jews grappling with intergenerational divides on Israel—the film makes these complex issues accessible to a broader audience. It delves into key developments after October 7th, including the isolation felt by many American Jews, the rise in hate crimes, and the growing quest for renewed belonging within their communities. Guided by Guri Alfi’s signature mix of empathy and humor, the film masterfully balances deep emotional resonance with moments of levity, offering a message of hope in challenging times. This film serves as a sequel to the critically acclaimed 2021 TV miniseries The New Jew, which earned widespread praise in Israel and at film festivals across the United States.

IAC| Keshet
2025-10-05 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-10-19 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.

October 7 Campus Memorial
2025-10-06 16:30 - 17:30 | TX
Our Jewish campus community will unite together to commemorate the two-year anniversary of the victims of the horrific attacks of October 7, 2023. Registration confirmation and valid form of identification are required for entry. UT Clear Bag Policy will be enforced. Those who do not have a final registration confirmation will not be permitted to attend.

Congregation Agudas Achim - Lulav Ice Cream Shake in the Sukkah Youth Event
2025-10-12 10:00 - 12:30 | TX
Join us under the CAA Sukkah for refreshing lulav ice cream shakes as well as special sukkot crafts 🙂

IAC|Gathering of Hope
2025-10-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Downtown Austin
Dear Austin Community,
They are back, and they are home!
Come join us to raise a toast, marking the return of the hostages from Gaza.
Let’s share the excitement, joy, and hope together, as one community.
We will be gathering at Afuga Coffee, one of Austin’s coolest spots.
This event is for adults only.
Your first drink or snack is included in the ticket price (up to $11).
Looking forward to see you there

NCJW Speaker Event
2025-10-20 07:00 - 21:00 | Shalom Austin, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX, 78731, United States
Join NCJW Austin for an important conversation, schmooze time included too!
Digital Safety & Misinformation: Protecting Democracy Online
How misinformation affects voting, women’s rights, and advocacy
Speaker: UT Professor of IT, Cybersecurity and the Public Sector, Colleen E. Garcia
Location: Shalom Austin
Register HERE!

IAC & Leave a Mark | Schnitzel & Champagne
2025-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Austin
This is not your average networking event. Leave a Mark’s Storytelling Night brings together Austin’s finest and sharpest minds to explore how storytelling drives business success – served with perfectly crispy schnitzel and chilled bubbly champagne. Limited Spots (and the schnitzel is going fast…) Along with the tasty bites, we’re serving up exclusive talks on the power of strategic messaging—how the right narrative fuels growth, unlocks opportunities, and brings bold ideas to life. Stay tuned, we’ll be announcing our speaker lineup soon.

JFNA Insider's Tour (Virtual)
2025-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 | TX
Registration for the Insider’s Tour: Rebuilding Israel is now closed. If you’d still like to attend, please contact Madeline Scharff at madeline.scharff@shalomaustin.org for the Zoom link. The session will be recorded and shared with the community afterward.

Austin Jewish Academy K-5 Open House
2025-10-22 18:00 - 19:00 | AJA Library, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX, 78731, United States
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. We will meet in the AJA Library. You can register here.

AJA K-5 Open House
2025-10-22 18:00 - 19:00 | TX
Located on the beautiful 40-acre Dell Jewish campus, AJA is a K-8 co-ed day school that prepares and inspires students to transform the world through project-based learning, timeless Jewish values, and a tight-knit passionate community.
Register today.

IAC| Women’s Coffee Chat
2025-10-23 10:30 - 12:30 | NORTH AUSTIN
A morning gathering by women, for women, in Austin.
With Shany Kanfer – Breaking Free from the Cage: Disconnecting Food from Emotions.
If you ever found yourself saying:
“I’m successful in so many areas, but when it comes to food, I can’t keep my word,”
or “I know exactly what I should eat, so why can’t I stick to it?”
this session is for you.
Shany invites you to break free from the illusion trap and discover that food isn’t the problem – it’s the doorway.
We’ll talk about eating patterns, the “white sugar” in our lives,
and learn simple steps to reconnect with ourselves without struggle, without guilt, and with plenty of compassion.
Shany Kanfer, coach and therapist for emotional eating,
will share her personal story of breaking habits, growth and the journey to true freedom.
Bring a friend, come with a smile, and start your morning with inspiration, enrichment, and a good cup of coffee ☕
Special thanks to Karin Howard for her generous hospitality and support.
Thursday, October 23 | 10:30 AM
The host’s address will be shared after registration.
****The event will be held in Hebrew.
$15 per ticket in advance
$18 per ticket on the day of the event
