NEW TO AUSTIN

We’ve Been Waiting for You!

We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant, warm and growing community! Please connect with a Shalom Austin staff person below to learn more about the program areas that align with your interests.

Jewish Austin Newcomers Guide

CONNECT WITH US

Meet our Community Experience and Volunteer Director,

Joan Maniere!

(512) 735-8129

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General Inquiries & Information
New to Austin
Volunteer Opportunities (Click here for details.)

Alachua Haskins

Education & Engagement Director

(512) 735-8052

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Young Families & PJ Library
Young Adults (21-40)
Adult Education
Leadership Development

Rachel Wimberley

Arts & Culture and Adults 60+ Programs Director

(512) 735-8086

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Adults 60+
Arts & Culture

Arielle Levy

Women’s Philanthropy and Missions Director

(512) 735-8090

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Women’s Philanthropy
Volunteer Opportunities
Israel Engagement
Travel Experiences

Rachel VanScoyoc

Jewish Family Service Office Manager

(512) 250-1044 x10

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Jewish Family Service
Individual & Family Therapy
Case Management

Dana Makover

Membership Director

(512) 735-8214

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JCC Membership
Sports & Fitness

Robyn Burch

Rapoport Center Administrative Assistant

(512) 735-8050

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JCamps
Early childhood program
Youth & Teen
BBYO

What are your interests?

Let Us Know!

If you have general questions about being new to town, feel free to reach out to any of these Shalom Austin professionals.
For specific information on congregations and community resources, click here.

HERE WE ARE: AUSTIN VIRTUAL TOUR!

In collaboration with Partnership2Gether, Shalom Austin will be sharing highlights of our wonderful city and, primarily, our Jewish community through our “tour guides” Sandy Dochen, Julie Franklin, and Rabbi Daniel A. Septimus.