Aug 30, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Local Congregations Celebrate Austin Pride Temple Beth Shalom participates in Austin Pride Parade. Courtesy: Amanda Leventhal By Allison Teegardin On Saturday, August 12, members from various local congregations took part in the Pride Parade in Austin, Texas. The...
Aug 30, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Women Build Community at Wine Down Women attend Wine Down at the Dell JCC on August 20, 2023. Credit: Allison Teegardin By Allison Teegardin The sweltering summer heat did not prevent more than 100 women from attending Wine Down poolside at the Dell JCC on Sunday,...
Aug 30, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Austin Board Excited to Have Strong Delegation of Supporters at the Global Conference for Israel A delegation from Austin at Jewish National Fund-USA’s 2022 National Conference in Boston. Credit: Hannah Rose Photography By Jennifer Milton One of the largest-ever...
Aug 29, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Documentary on the Jewish History of El Paso, Texas Makes its World Premiere Audience inside the Kendall Kidd Performance Hall at the Plaza Theatre for the world premiere of “People of the Crossing—the Jews of El Paso” on July 23, 202 3. Credit: Brian Kanof “People of...
Aug 29, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Austin Philanthropists Seek to Help Ethiopia’s At-Risk Jewish Community Woman crocheting kippah in Ethiopia. Courtesy: Sigrid Levi-Baum By Sigrid Levi-Baum Overcrowded classrooms with limited resources and shortened learning sessions as well as lack of adequate job...
Aug 23, 2023 | Philanthropy, The Jewish Outlook
JFNA’s Women’s Philanthropy Board Convenes for Inspiring Retreat in NYC From left to right: Kim Schocket, Val Newberg, MarianneRochelle, TobyShor, DebbiWeinberg. Courtesy:Marianne Midlo Rochelle By Marianne Midlo Rochelle The Jewish Federations of North...
Jul 11, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
JFS Clinicians Trained in New Treatment for Childhood Anxiety By Maura Kinney, LCSW and Amanda Mills, LCSW-S Does your child struggle with anxiety? Do their fears keep them from engaging in life in the ways you might hope for them? Perhaps they struggle with being...
Jun 30, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Birthright Israel onward launches a first-of-its-kind, monthlong program for young Jewish professionals from North America Birthright participants visiting in Israel. Courtesy Birthright Israel Birthright Israel Onward announced today that it has launched The Sullam...
Jun 29, 2023 | CEO Message, The Jewish Outlook
CEO Column: July 2023 Jewish Outlook This Summer Brings a Season of Growth, Connection and Transition We are already approaching mid-summer, and camp season is fully underway. Overnight camp is off to a great start at Camp Young Judaea, Greene Family Camp and many...
Jun 29, 2023 | JCC, The Jewish Outlook
Shalom Austin Celebrates Opening of New Dell Jewish Community Center Ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Dell Jewish Community Center on May 15, 2023. Courtesy: Shalom Austin Shalom Austin, the hub of Jewish life in Central Texas, celebrated the grand opening of its newly...