Mar 19, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
SXSW Session Transforms Holocaust Survivor Stories into VR Short Documentaries Holocaust survivors Rodi Glass and Marion Deichmann at SXSW 2024. Credit: Wendy Goodman By Wendy Goodman At SXSW 2024, attendees were profoundly moved by a groundbreaking session featuring...
Mar 15, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
SXSW Panel Explores How Gen Z Is Defining a New Way to Work Left to right: Valerie Capers Workman, Gali Arnon, Megan Sauer and Novo Constare at SXSW 2024. Courtesy: Fiverr By Allison Teegardin Israeli executive and graduate of Tel Aviv University in Israel Gali...
Mar 14, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
Kindness Takes Center Stage at SXSW 2024 with Inspiring Meet-Up At SXSW 2024 on March 13, attendees were treated to a heartwarming and transformative experience at the Acts of Random Kindness Meet-Up. Credit: Wendy Goodman By Wendy Goodman At SXSW 2024 on March 13,...
Mar 12, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
SXSW 2024: Mayim Bialik Breaks Down the Intersection of Science and Spiritualty At SXSW 2024, Mayim Bialik and Jonathan Cohen discuss how the metaphysical can impact the mind-body connection and emotional wellness. Credit: Allison Teegardin By Allison Teegardin In...
Mar 11, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
Energetic Shabbat Shines a Light at SXSW Shawn Ullman and Rabbi Daniel A. Septimus at Shabbat event during SXSW 2024. Credit: Allison Teegardin By Allison Teegardin As SXSW 2024 began on Friday, May 8, Shawn Ullman, owner of FLEXDEF and TLV-ATX Founders Club’s...
Mar 5, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
Austin Teens Represent Maccabi USA at the Pan-American Maccabi Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina Yaniv Dajman, center back for the Westlake High School Varsity soccer team. Courtesy: Jami Dajman By Mark Pattis Two Austin Jewish athletes, Mia Vaisman, a tenth grader at...
Mar 1, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
CEO Column – The Jewish Outlook March 2024 Rabbi Daniel A. Septimus. Courtesy: Shalom Austin As we approach Purim, a time when we are commanded to find joy and happiness in our lives, we know that this year’s celebration will be filled with mixed emotions. We...
Mar 1, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
IGNITE! Amps Up With Honorees and International Musical Star Matisyahu performing his music. Courtesy: Wasserman Media Shalom Austin is hosting its largest fundraising and community building event of the year, IGNITE!, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. IGNITE! will take place...
Mar 1, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
Unveiling Innovation: Interactive Display Showcases Stories from Israel Carol and Kaylen Silverberg address the audience at the opening reception for the Carol & Kaylen Silverberg Family Interactive Wall Celebrating Israeli Innovation and Global Impact on Jan. 18...
Mar 1, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
In Precious Hours Beyond the Headlines A war memorial in Ukraine. Credit: Rabbi Neil Blumofe By Rachel Cottle In early November 2023, closely following the heels of the October 7 attack, Neil Blumofe, senior Rabbi of Congregation Agudas Achim in Austin, Texas,...