Aug 31, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Choosing Hope in a World of Hate ADL Austin joined City leaders in a press conference on July 21 for the launch of the City of Austin’s We All Belong Campaign. Courtesy: City of Austin By Jackie Nirenberg, ADL Austin regional director Over the past three years,...
Aug 31, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
P2G Conference Brings Professionals Together to Plan, Learn and Connect Iris Posklinsky, Partnership director, with Iris Bartov. Posklinsky came to Austin following the conference and presented to Shalom Austin staff and Jewish community professionals. Courtesy: Iris...
Aug 31, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Austin-Based Caregiving Service Draws Inspiration from Family Experiences for Their Innovative Home Care Service Home Care and Hospice Month in November Celebrates Individuals Working in Home Health Care and Hospice Every November people tip their hats to the...
Aug 31, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Let There Be Light: Congregation Beth Israel Opens Renovated Transitional Sanctuary New Ner Tamid made of recovered stained glass at Congregation Beth Israel. Credit: Laura Corman By Jake Cohen Almost two years since the arson that rendered the sanctuary at...
Aug 30, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Bestselling Jewish Cookbook Author Takes a Seat at the Table with Women’s Philanthropy Adeena Sussman. Courtesy: Adeena Sussman On Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the JW Marriott in downtown Austin, Shalom Austin Women’s Philanthropy will host its signature...
Aug 30, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Shabbat & Pizza Picnic Infuses Life into Dell JCC Families gather for Shabbat & Pizza Picnic at Dell JCC. Credit: Rachel Stern By Rachel Jamail Shalom Families is Shalom Austin’s umbrella group that facilitates and supports social and educational events for...
Aug 30, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Hebrew Free Loan of Austin Extends Aid Beyond the Jewish Community Michaela Guiterrez and her 8-year-old son in their new apartment. Courtesy: HFLA Austin By Neena Husid & Hannah Lapin This November, Hebrew Free Loan of Austin is celebrating its twelfth year....
Aug 30, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Nonprofit Aimed at Addressing Food Insecurity, Bread For Better, Rises in Austin Bread For Better’s Challah Baking Class. Credit: Andrew Y. Leigh By Daniel Carver Austin-based nonprofit, Bread For Better hosted a successful official launch on July 15, 2023 with...
Aug 30, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
ShinShinim Host Families Open Their Homes Oren Shay and Yarden Bleicher. Courtesy: Iris Bartov By Iris Bartov Austin has long had a tradition of having Israeli emissaries or shlichim visit the Jewish community. Part of the experience of having these young people in...
Aug 30, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
JGallery’s Beauty in Bloom Exhibition Adorns the Walls of the Dell JCC For centuries, countless artists have turned to flora and botanicals for inspiration. The still life paintings of the Dutch Masters, Vincent van Gogh’s vibrant sunflowers and Georgia O’Keefe’s...
