Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Congregation Beth Israel Recognizes Leaders and First Responders Members of the Austin Fire Department receive a standing ovation by the members of Congregation Beth Israel for their part in putting out the fire that damaged the synagogue in 2021, in Austin, Texas on...
Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
WorkRight Pilot Program Takes Flight at Shalom Austin Beginning in June 2023, Shalom Austin piloted a supported employment program called WorkRight for six young adults and three job coaches. The position of WorkRight intern was created to hire and pay people who need...
Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
JWV Post 757 Veterans Day 2023 Flag Raising Attendees at the Jewish War Veterans Day 2023 Flag Raising ceremony salute the flag.Credit: Steve Krant By Steve Krant, JWV Post 757 Honor Guard members of Jewish War Veterans of the USA’s Austin Post 757 braved a chilly...
Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
JAMen Launches Seventh Season with Major Presentation on Hamas War Ambassador Dennis Ross speaks to JAMen attendees. Credit: Andrew Holmes By Jay Rubin The Jewish Austin Men Dinner and Speakers Forum, sponsored by Shalom Austin and popularly known as JAMen, kicked off...
Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Jewish Community Honored in Cedar Park Rabbi Cantor Marie Betcher speaks to Cedar Park City Council on September 14, 2023.Courtesy: Rabbi Cantor Marie Betcher On September 14, 2023, the Jewish community was honored in Cedar Park, Texas. Cedar Park Mayor James...
Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
There’s Always a Seat at the Table Left to right: Julie Waltzer, Adeena Sussman, Vicki Osherow. Credit: Rebecca Golden By Allie Willensky The 20th annual Shalom Austin Women’s Philanthropy Mosaic luncheon which took place on Thursday, October 26 at the JW...
Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Shalom Austin Welcomes New Chief People Officer Matthew Perez. Credit: John Kniss By Allison Teegardin In October, Shalom Austin welcomed Matthew Perez to the executive leadership team as the new Chief People Officer. This is a newly created position developed to...
Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
JCamps Goes to URJ Greene Family Camp for a Weekend The JCamps Team headed to URJ Greene Family Camp for a weekend of fall fun. Courtesy: Shalom Austin By Ethan Lane-Miller and Jessica Ochs JCamps joined URJ Greene Family Camp for a weekend of fun, friendship, and all...
Dec 1, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Descendants of Holocaust Survivors in Central Texas Remember Survivors of the Shoah Credit: Eelco Bohtlingk via Unsplash More than eighty years ago, the Shoah destroyed many families even though there were survivors. The Descendants of Holocaust Survivors in Central...
