Shalom Austin

IAC| Ladat More
2025-11-12 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

23rd Austin Jewish Film Festival (virtual section)
2025-11-14 08:00 - 2025-11-23 23:30 | Virtual
See all the films (and more) from the recent Austin Jewish Film Festival, but only between November 14 and 23 in Texas.

Installation for Rabbi Brian Leiken - Shabbat Morning Study and Worship Experience
2025-11-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Congregation Beth Israel, 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX, 78756, United States
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 a sermon on Friday night in addition to leading Saturday morning Torah Study. Coleen Dieker, accomplished composer and violinist, will be performing during services and again with a concert at our Havdalah Party on Saturday night.

Friday 11/14:

5:30pm – Come early on Friday night for hors d’ouerves from Aba Mediterranean restaurant.
6:30pm – Erev Shabbat services will feature our guests and will be followed by oneg. You can look forward to cake and ice cream with a cornucopia of flavors, lovingly crafted by CBI congregants.

Saturday 11/15:

8:45am –A bagel and schmear breakfast will kick off the morning’s events, followed by (9:30) a Shabbat Morning experience that will include some morning blessings, Torah Study, and kaddish yatom.
4:30pm – Come back in the evening for a violin concert, followed by Havdalah.
5:30pm – We’ll celebrate into the evening with a bluegrass band, tacos, margaritas, aquas frescas, and dancing!

Click HERE ​​​​​​​to let us know you’re coming!

Installation Shabbat for Rabbi Brian Leiken
2025-11-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Congregation Beth Israel, 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX, 78756, United States
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

Citywide Teen Havdallah
2025-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Barbara Tocker Engagement & Education Center at the Dell JCC, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, Texas, 78731
Join us for Havdallah, a silent diso, and a dessert bar! Open to 8th-12th grades.

JFNA: The General Assembly
2025-11-16 08:00 - 2025-11-18 17:00 | TX
The future of the Jewish people depends on what we do now. The 2025 General Assembly in Washington, D.C. is where our community’s leaders will convene to learn about, engage in, and take action on the defining challenges of our time.
Register today!

Annual Holiday Gift Bazaar by Hadassah Austin
2025-11-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Epstein Family Community Hall / Gloria & Harvey Evans Performance Center
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 to Julie at austin@hadassah.org.

IAC & Hadassah| Holiday Gift Bazaar
2025-11-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Epstein Family Community Hall at the Dell JCC, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX, 78731, United States
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 atmosphere is always joyful, welcoming, and full of community spirit. We can’t wait to see both our shoppers and vendors there!

IAC| Keshet
2025-11-16 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-12-07 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-12-14 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.

IAC| Donors Event
2025-11-17 18:30 - 20:30 | TX
for information please email Shelly.

JSU Open House
2025-11-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Shalom Austin, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX, 78731, United States
We are excited to bring JSU (Jewish Student Union) to Austin! Learn how your high school can become part of a movement of over 500 public school clubs across the US & Canada.
Teens and parents are both invited to attend!

ADL’s Golden Door Awards Luncheon
2025-11-20 11:00 - 13:00 | TX
ADL’s Golden Door Awards Luncheon is a special event that celebrates the achievements of our honorees and ADL’s 112 years of fighting to combat hate and antisemitism.

This day will begin with a networking reception followed by lunch and the program. During lunch, we will celebrate the 2025 Community Hero Award recipients, Hon. Rudy K. Metayer & Sharyn Vane, learn about the important and impactful work of ADL, and hear a keynote address from Oren Segal, ADL’s Senior Vice President of Counter-Extremism and Intelligence.

BBYO Fall Fest
2025-11-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Top Golf, 2700 Esperanza Crossing, Austin, TX, 78758, United States
Fall Fest is your teen’s first chance to get a taste of everything BBYO has to offer — friendships, fun, and community! This event is specifically designed for 8th graders, whether you’ve heard of BBYO before or this is your first time checking it out. Bring a friend, meet other Jewish teens from Austin, and discover what BBYO is all about. Think of this as your teen’s VIP preview into the community that you can be a part of.
This event is open to all Jewish teens in 8th–12th grades, so feel free to share it with anyone who might want to join the fun!
Event Details
⛳Location: Top Golf
📅 Date: Sunday, November 9th from 3:00 to 5:00 PM
💸 Cost: $25 (includes unlimited golf game, free Top Golf membership & unlimited soda)

Hadassah: Book Club
2025-12-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Private home – Address given after registration
Join the Austin Chapter of Hadassah for our book club meeting where we will discuss “From Sun to Sun” by Kenneth Wishnia

Whether you’ve read the book or are curious, come ready to share insights and connect with fellow literature enthusiasts.
Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Don’t miss this chance to explore historical fiction and make new friends!
Held at a private residence – address provided upon registration.
Questions? Please contact us at Austin@hadassah.org.

Kids Club of Hadassah: Hannukah Party
2025-12-07 09:30 - 11:00 | TX
Attention young families! Please join the Kid’s Club to learn about Chanukah! We will make holiday cards, decorate candles, play dreidel, and enjoy sufganiyot.
Kid’s Club of Hadassah is a free monthly event for families in the Austin area.

Questions? Contact austin@hadassah.org.
If spots fill up and you are interested in joining the waitlist for this event, please email austin@hadassah.org with subject line “Kids Club”. This program is made possible due to a generous grant from Shalom Austin.

Light Up the Night: Latkes & Spirits with Austin Hadassah
2025-12-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Congregation Agudas Achim, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, Texas, 78731
Join us for spirits, music, dinner, and silent auction.
Honoring: Michal Ilai, One of Hadassah’s 18 American Zionist Women You Should Know
Michal Ilai is the senior Israel educator at Shalom Austin. Her 30-year career has focused on Jewish identity, Israel-diaspora relations and Zionism, and she has founded programs, facilitated workshops and designed curricula to strengthen Jewish peoplehood.

Light Up the Night! Latkes & Spirits with Austin Hadassah
2025-12-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Congregation Agudas Achim, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, Texas, 78731
HADASSAH FUNRAISER HONORING THE WONDERFUL MICHAL ILAI
One of Hadassah’s “18 American Zionist Women You Should Know”
Michal Ilai is the senior Israel educator at Shalom Austin. Her 30-year career has focused on Jewish identity, Israel-diaspora relations and Zionism, and she has founded programs, facilitated workshops and designed curricula to strengthen Jewish peoplehood.

Do not miss the opportunity to hear Michal speak at Hadassah’s Annual Fundraiser on December 7th!

NCJW Chanukah Party
2025-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Shalom Austin, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX, 78731, United States
Join NCJW Austin as we celebrate Chanukah with our Annual Chanukah Party and lift up The Magdalene House. https://www.magdaleneaustin.org/. www.ncjwaustin.org

Meet Noa Argamani: A Story of Hope & Miracles
2025-12-08 17:00 - 22:00 | TX
Monday, December 8 at 7PM
Join Shalom Austin, in partnership with Americans for Ben-Gurion University and Texas Hillel, for a powerful evening with October 7 and hostage survivor Noa Argamani in conversation with Texas Hillel Executive Director Rabbi Stephanie Max.
Register here!

IAC| Let’s Open This Up – A Women’s Coffee Chat on Relocation
2025-12-09 10:30 - 12:00 | TX
Let’s Open This Up – A Women’s Morning on Relocation
Join us for a warm and honest morning about life abroad, the challenges,
the funny moments, and the growth along the way.
With Maayan Patito and Shiri Lemel, creators of the podcast “Relo-Shaken”,
two inspiring women sharing real and uplifting conversations about relocation and finding yourself again.
Tuesday, December 9 | 10:30 AM
At a hosted home (address upon registration)
Event will be held in Hebrew.

Chanukah Youth and Adult Concert
2025-12-14 11:15 - 17:00 | Congregation Agudas Achim Sanctuary
CAA Religious School children, CAA’s Youth Choir and CAA’s Adult choir sing Chanukah favorites and new songs

Latkes & Lights: Chanukah Party at Temple Beth Shalom
2025-12-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Temple Beth Shalom, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX, 78731, United States
Celebrate the first night of Chanukah with the Temple Beth Shalom community and guests! Join us for a joyful celebration filled with light, laughter, and connection for all ages.
Enjoy a build-your-own-latke bar (with plenty of delicious toppings!), craft areas hosted by our local Jewish organizations — including Greene Family Camp and Shalom Austin/Maccabiah — a cozy PJ Library tot zone, and the ever-popular Brotherhood Bar for adults.
We’ll end the evening together with songs from our Kids’ Choir and a community candle lighting to mark the first night of Chanukah. Come dressed in your festive Chanukah gear — whether that’s an ugly sweater, punny t-shirt, matching pajamas, or your dreidel costume!

Let There Be Latkes!
2025-12-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Epstein Family Community Hall at the Dell JCC, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX, 78731, United States
Join CTI for the first night of Hanukkah!
Celebrate with food and fun including latkes, sufganiyot, gelt, crafts, face painting, a dance party, and games!
Registration necessary for headcount.

AJFF presents "Midas Man"
2025-12-18 07:00 - 21:00 | Gloria & Harvey Evans Performance Center at Dell JCC, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX, 78731, United States
When Brian Epstein set foot in the Cavern Club in November 1961 to watch The Beatles perform, he saw something no one else could – a glimmer of gold. Sharply dressed and well-spoken, Brian was hardly the most obvious radical – but being Jewish, closeted and having grown up as an outsider who had failed at pretty much everything, he was a 26-year old with something to prove and who wanted to tear up the rulebook.

Light for Your Right to Party!
2025-12-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Congregation Agudas Achim, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, Texas, 78731
Six crazy lights! Pre-Shabbat celebration @ CAA. All are welcome for a Hanukkah song sing-along, candle lighting (BYOHanukiyah + candles), dreidels, and light nosh (including Yehuda Maccabee’s famous latkes), all before our joyful 6:00 pm Erev Shabbat services. Come by — it’ll be so much fun-nukah!

IAC| Community Hanukkah Celebration for the Whole Family
2025-12-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Epstein Family Community Hall at the Dell JCC, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX, 78731, United States
Community Hanukkah Celebration for the Whole Family! 🕎💙
Join us for a festive Israeli Shishi filled with light, joy, and Hanukkah spirit!
🎨 Hanukkah crafts
🎲 Fun and educational activity stations
🍩 Delicious sufganiyot
🎶 A surprise performance
Come meet the wonderful AJA students, who will host a special activity for the kids during the event.
We’ll celebrate the holiday together – warm, bright, and full of community spirit.
The evening will include a family-style potluck Friday night dinner.
Each family is invited to bring a dairy dish such as pasta, quiche, or salad.
Hanukkah treats like sufganiyot, latkes, or anything festive and delicious are more than welcome!

Texas Delegation for IAC Summit
2026-01-07 19:00 | TX
For more details email Sshawrtz@israeliamerican.org
