Shalom Austin

Shalom Families Happy Hour
2026-04-23 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Join Allison Granet, Shalom Austin’s Community Connector for Families 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, April 23 in Cedar Park. (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!

Shalom Families is generously supported by Frances and Adam Meltzer.

YAD x IAC Yom HaAtzmaut
2026-04-23 20:00 - 2026-04-24 00:00 | Location Provided Upon Registration, TX, United States
Celebrate Israeli Independance Day & party the night away with a night of Israeli music and celebration, drinks, and Jewish joy!

This event is for our Young Adult Division, ages 22-40. We’ll be downtown!

חוגגים את יום העצמאות של ישראל וממשיכים לחגוג אל תוך הלילה עם ערב של מוזיקה ישראלית ושמחה, משקאות מיוחדים לפי נושא, ואנרגיה של שמחה וגאווה יהודית

האירוע מיועד לחברי וחברות מחלקת הצעירים (Young Adult Division), בגילאי 22–40

Shabbat 'n Play ft Kim's Gym
2026-04-24 11:00 - 11:45
Join us for Shabbat ‘n Play featuring Kim’s Gym!
“Tumble” into Shabbat with music, activities and socializing with other families!

For children ages 0-3. Open to all young families in the Jewish community.

JNF Society Donor Thank You
2026-04-26 18:00 - 20:00 | To Be Announced, Austin, TX
By invitation only. Open to all donors who give $1800+ annually. Come and hear about up to the minute ongoings in Israel and how your donations are making our work possible.

Hadassah's Monday Morning Mahj
2026-04-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-25 10:00 - 12:00
Occurs the second and fourth Monday of every month. Please reach out to lisa@zeevi.org for location and if you have any questions!

Hadassah Museum Tour - Ancient Egyptian Lives and Literacy
2026-05-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Harry Ransom Center, 300 W 21st St, University of Texas, Austin, TX, 78712, United States
Join us for a guided tour of Lives and Literacy in Ancient Egypt, to reflect on the power of the written word and the value of fragments.
This exhibition promises to fascinate visitors and scholars alike, offering a rare opportunity to see ancient history up close—and to support the ongoing research and preservation of these timeless voices.

Shalom Families Volunteer Program
2026-05-03 15:30 - 17:00
Join Shalom Families to pack weekend meal kits.
This event will be geared towards families who have elementary aged children.

IAC| Keshet
2026-05-03 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-05-10 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-05-17 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.

AJFF Presents: "Ain't No Back to a Merry Go Round"
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-24 | Virtual
When five Howard University students sat on a segregated Maryland carousel in 1960, the arrests made headlines. When the largely Jewish community near Glen Echo Amusement Park joined the Black students in picketing, the first organized interracial civil rights protest in US history was born.

WHY WE LIKE THIS FILM: Join us for a special screening of “Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round,” an inspiring documentary that tells the story of Black students and Jewish neighbors who came together to challenge segregation 1960.

Presented in partnership with ADL, Shalom Austin, NAACP, Austin Area Urban League, and the Black Auteur Film Festival

CTI Scholar in Residence
2026-05-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Congregation Tiferet Israel, 7300 Hart Ln, Austin
Congregation Tiferet Israel is pleased and honored to host Rabbi Dov Linzer, President and Rosh HaYeshiva of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical School, as our Scholar in Residence on the Shabbat of May 15/16, 2026!
Rabbi Linzer served as YCT’s Rosh HaYeshiva for over 20 years (including the four years that Rabbi Millner attended.) Rabbi Linzer became its President in 2019 and assumed both the institutional and Torah-based leadership of YCT. In this dual capacity, Rabbi Linzer has set the vision for YCT as a Center of Torah and Torah Leadership, and, with an amazing team of colleagues and partners, oversees its growth, reach, and further development.
An acclaimed Torah and halakha scholar, Rabbi Linzer has been a leading rabbinic voice in the Modern Orthodox community for over 25 years. He has published over 100 teshuvot (responsa) and scholarly Torah articles, and hosts a number of highly popular Torah podcasts.
During his visit, Rabbi Linzer will deliver three talks:
May 15, Friday Night: Does (or Should) Halakha Talk Values? – What does it mean to live a halakhic life? A look at whether halakha is all about obedience, rule-following and details, or whether it is meant to give us religious and moral guidance and how it can help us grapple with the vexing issues of our lives.
May 16, Shabbat Morning: Making Torah Accessible to All – The Mishkan was placed in the center of the Israelite camp so that God and holiness could be accessible by all. How do we realize that ideal in our community and in our religious leadership?
May 16, Seudah Shlishit: We Will Do and We Will Hear – Insights of Sfat Emet on Shavuot – With Shavuot just one week away, we will look at some writings by Sfat Emet, the Gerer Rebbe, and his understanding of what it means to be drawn to a life of observance (“we will do”) and/or of meaning (“we will hear”).
Rabbi Linzer will deliver his May 15 Friday night talk at a Communal Dinner, catered by Gail’s Catering, in the Epstein Community Hall of the Dell JCC, immediately following services. Please note that Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat services will be held at B’nai Abraham, and will start at 7:00PM!

Hadassah's Evening Mah Jongg
2026-05-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-02 19:00 - 21:00
Come be part of Austin Hadassah’s evening Mah Jong group! The first and third Thursday of the month. Each player would need to bring their own cards. In a Northwest Austin Location.

NCJW Austin Installation Ceremony and Party
2026-05-17 11:00 - 13:00
Join NCJW as we install our leadership team for 2026-2027.

Jewish War Veterans (Austin Post 757) Memorial Day Flag Raising
2026-05-24 10:00 - 10:30 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
This Memorial Day, please join the Jewish War Veterans (Austin Post 757) to honor our Jewish service members and Gold Star families with the flag raising ceremony. These men and women made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, allowing us to enjoy our freedom.
WHEN: Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: The Dell JCC – Shalom Austin Flag Pole
Following the flag raising ceremony, members of the Jewish War Veterans Post 757 will be in the Shalom Austin lobby until 2:30 p.m. to raise funds to support veterans’ projects.
CONTACT: Austin Post 757 Jewish War Veterans
Robert Kaplan, Commander
cell/text 512-748-8723
email AustinPost757JWV@gmail.com

Splash into Shavuot
2026-05-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Dell JCC, Austin, TX, United States
Splash into Shavuot! 💦☀️
Don’t miss our final and most exciting community celebration before summer!
Join us for a vibrant, Israeli-style Shavuot festival packed with energy, connection, and non-stop fun for the whole family!
🎈 What’s in store?
Festive Water Fun: Refreshing water games and activities to keep the kids cool and entertained!
Festive Shavuot crafts and activities led by our amazing Keshet team.
Israeli Vibes: Great music, wonderful company, and that warm, welcoming feeling of home.
👕 What to wear? Come as you are! (Just make sure to bring towels and a change of clothes for the kids, because we’re going
to make a splash!)
When & Where:
When: Sunday, May 24th at 4:00 PM
Location: JCC
Come celebrate, connect, and kick off the sunny season with the community. See you there! 🌾✨

PJ Havdalah
2026-05-30 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.

AJFF Presents: "Jerusalem '67"
2026-06-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Epstein Family Community Hall / Gloria & Harvey Evans Performance Center
In Jerusalem during the Six Day War, a young civilian leaves her family to serve her country; a man who abhors war must fight within sight of his home; and a group of paratroopers are dispatched to the city for a battle they never trained for.
WHY WE LIKE THIS FILM: Remarkably, this is the first feature film about the 6 Day War. However, more than a war film, this movie tells the story of the recapture of the Western Wall through the eyes of a remarkable woman, Sarah, who is based on a real person and the events she experienced. Event sponsored by B’nai Brith Austin.

Hebrew Free Loan of Austin Poker Tournament
2026-06-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Congregation Beth Israel, 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX, 78756, United States
Professional Dealers & Tournament Style Play By Texas Poker Supply
10,000 in chips to start (with rebuy option available)
Easy Parking + Pizza/Drinks
Exceptional Prizes For The Top 10 Finishers
Limited Seating- Sign Up Today (space will fill up)
All Proceeds will go to support Hebrew Free Loan of Austin

Tzofim Community Performance
2026-06-17 18:00 - 19:00
JCamps and Shalom Families are thrilled to welcome back the Tzofim Israeli Scouts Friendship Caravan this summer!
Join us Wedneday, June 17 at 6 PM, as the Tzofim put on a performance for the entire community.
This hour of singing and dancing will be fun for the entire family! We can’t wait to see you there!

AJFF Presents: LOVE, STATISTICALLY SPEAKING
2026-06-19 - 2026-06-28 | Virtual
An Israeli comedy/mystery with twist and turns.

Hadassah - Healing Israel: A Kabbalat Shabbat
2026-07-10 15:00 - 16:30
Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat – the traditional Jewish welcoming of the Sabbath – as we learn about the swift and impactful response of Hadassah hospitals during challenging times.
In addition to hearing about the work of Israel’s main hospitals, there will be an opportunity to engage with Christians who are deeply committed to Israel’s safety and stability and to learn about their efforts on Israel’s behalf.
