Dec 3, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
Congregation Agudas Achim Celebrates 10 Years of Partnership with Rabbi Gail Swedroe    Rabbi Swedroe reads from the newly dedicated Sefer Torah on February 11, 2018. Also pictured from L-R are David Goldblatt, Jennifer Rubin, Fai Lee Steinberg, and Diane Radin....
Dec 3, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
AJA Hosts Parent Education Event In early November, Austin Jewish Academy hosted a parent education event facilitated by Hagit Segal, co-owner of Mistake & Friends, to help parents foster positive child development. Segal shared valuable insights on cultivating...
Dec 3, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
New Lecture Explores American Jewish History: Q&A With Creators Dr. Jonathan D. Sarna. Courtesy: Dr. Jonathan D. Sarna Dr. Jonathan Sarna, professor and director at the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies at Brandeis University, will speak on “The Scourge and...
Dec 2, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
Dell JCC Opens Two New Outdoor Spaces and Tennis Pro Shop By Wendy Goodman The Dell JCC has entered an exciting new phase of the Generations project with newly opened outdoor spaces and facilities dedicated to enriching the community experience – Judy Waxman...
Dec 2, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
General Assembly Convenes Thousands to Address Global Issues, Inspire Unity, Drive Action   Shalom Austin professionals and Austin Jewish community leaders attend the General Assembly Nov. 10-12, 2024. Top row L to R: Levi Fox, Marcia Silverberg, Emily Shrode, Rabbi...
Dec 2, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
Karen Kogut Receives 2025 Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award for Austin  Val Newberg, Karen Kogut. Credit: Andrew Holmes By Shana Creeger  At the Fall Lion of Judah Appreciation Luncheon, Karen Kogut was celebrated for receiving the 2025 Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland award...
Dec 2, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
Shalom Austin Women’s Philanthropy Toasts to a New Program Year at Wine Down L to R: Tami Thakrar, Karene Segal, Lindsey Yasha, Shira Goldberg, Ashley Moshirnia, Jessica Epstein. Credit: Margaret Praderas By Margaret Praderas  Shalom Austin Women’s Philanthropy...
Dec 2, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
Author Lisa Barr Shares Love of Historical Fiction at Breakfast for Book Lovers  L to R: Corrie MacLaggan, Lisa Barr, Dana Shapiro Spaeth. Credit: Andrew Holmes By Dana Shapiro Spaeth   At a new earlier time, Book Lovers Breakfast event was well attended at 170...
Dec 2, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
Jewish Foundation Celebrates Community Generosity and Impact Rabbi Ellie Steinman and Marcia Silverberg enjoy the schmooze. Credit: Andrew Holmes By Jennifer Kohn Koppel Shalom Austin Jewish Foundation continued its year-long celebration of a milestone decade of...
Dec 2, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
Donor Advised Funds are Gifts that Keep Giving L to R: Rachel Belkin, Lenny Krasnow, Lynn Krasnow, and Michael Krasnow. Courtesy: Lenny Krasnow Lynn and Lenny Krasnow never thought of themselves as philanthropists. “Our families were always givers – but...
