Jan 16, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
JFNA Announces the Executive Accelerator Inaugural Cohort Jewish Federations of North America are proud to announce the inaugural cohort of the Jewish Federations’ Executive Accelerator, a new program designed to equip emerging leaders with the resources, network and...
Jan 12, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
The Wexner Foundation Announces Class 8 Of Field Fellows Dell Jewish Community Center Senior Health and Wellness Director, Mark Pattis. Courtesy: Shalom Austin The Wexner Foundation, in partnership with the Jim Joseph Foundation, welcomes Class 8 of the Wexner Field...
Dec 28, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
The Real Art of Oncology: Compassion Stretched to its Depth Dr. Talia Golan (left) and Lily Saad (right) share a mission to bring more awareness to and support for pancreatic cancer. Photo courtesy of Lily Saad. Dr. Talia Golan, head of the Pancreatic Cancer Center...
Dec 3, 2023 | CEO Message, The Jewish Outlook
CEO Column- December 2023 Shalom Austin CEO, Rabbi Daniel A. Septimus. Courtesy: Shalom Austin “My heart is in the east but I, I am at the edge of the west.” These are the famous words written by Judah Halevi, a renowned rabbi, poet and philosopher, who...
Dec 2, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Austin Responds to Israel Crisis With Local Events and Fundraising Community members attend the Israel Marketplace at the Dell JCC on October 29, hosted by Shalom Austin and IAC as a fundraiser for JFNA’s Israel Emergency Campaign. Courtesy: Shalom Austin By Wendy...
Dec 2, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Austinites Join America’s Rally for Israel in Nation’s Capital, Among Supporters of All Ages Austin community members join hundreds of thousands of fellow supporters in Washington D.C. at the March For Israel. Courtesy: Shalom Austin By Wendy Goodman More than 60...
Dec 2, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Shalom Austin CEO and Jewish Community Leader Visit Israel Dr. Matthew Schocket and Rabbi Daniel A. Septimus visit Israel on a Solidarity Mission to Israel with Jewish Federations of North America. Courtesy: Rabbi Daniel A. Septimus In late October, Shalom Austin CEO...
Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Shattered Yet United: Austin Jewish Community Finds Solidarity Amidst Unthinkable Atrocities in Israel Austin clergy recite Mourner’s Kaddish at the Community Solidarity Gathering for Israel at Congregation Agudas Achim on October 9. Credit: David Finkel...
Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Community Turns the Page on Another Successful Leslie Brittman Literary Event Author Jennifer Rosner at the Leslie Brittman Literary Event. Credit: Rebecca Golden The Leslie Brittman Literary Event was held on Sunday, October 29 at Chez Zee. Jennifer Rosner, National...
Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
AJFF Continues Collaboration and Support of Jewish Film Artists Attendees view film during Austin Jewish Film Festival at the Dell JCC. Credit: Ken Nordhauser By Cynthia Winer The annual Austin Jewish Film Festival opened on Thursday, November 2, at the Dell Jewish...