Jun 29, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Rabbi Cantor Marie Betcher Makes U.S. History as APD’s New Senior Chaplain From left to right: Service Dogs, Inc. Founder and CEO Sheri So ltes; Shalom Austin CEO Rabbi Daniel A. Septimus; Rabbi Cantor Marie Betcher; Jonathan Betcher; Rabbi Neil Blumofe of...
Jun 29, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Texas Hillel Names Rabbi Stephanie Max as Executive Director Rabbi Stephanie Max. Courtesy: Texas Hillel By Cheryl Hersh Texas Hillel is delighted to announce that Rabbi Stephanie Max will join the Texas Hillel team as executive director, effective July 24, 2023....
Jun 29, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Hebrew Free Loan of Austin’s 5th Annual Joe Krassner Memorial Poker Tournament Is a Winner Congratulations to Michael Barbe for winning the whole thing, and the rest of the TOP 10: Dave Daily, Scott Miller, Sheryl Nurenberg, Max Freedman, Steven Braunstein, Eric...
Jun 29, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
From the Table to the Stage, SXSW Offers Array of Shabbat Experiences Kosha Dillz at SXShabbat on March 17 at the Latchkey. People gather at the Austin Hilton Downtown for Open Shabbat at SXSW. Credit: Allison Teegardin By Allison Teegardin Filling a large ballroom...
Jun 29, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
National Council of Jewish Women Austin Completes a Successful Year NCJW leaders at the spring leader installation (not all shown) From left to right: Nancy Wolf, Lynne Gellman, Bettie Forman, Beth Payan, Ellen Sable, Courtney Newmark, Paula Friedman, Barbara...
Jun 29, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
JAMen Forum Concludes Outstanding Sixth Season JAMen participants have books signed by one of the Season 6 speakers, Brett Hurt. Credit: Alachua Haskins. By Jay Rubin The Shalom Austin Jewish Austin Men Dinner and Speakers Forum concluded an outstanding season of...
Jun 29, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
The Texas Jewish Historical Society Welcomes New Officers Outgoing TJHS president Sheldon Lippman from Austin passes the gavel to incoming president Joan Linares from Baytown. Courtesy: Sheldon Lippman By Tumbleweed Smith The Texas Jewish Historical Society (TJHS)...
Jun 29, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Austin Post 757, JWV USA Honors the Fallen on Memorial Day Jewish War Veteran’s Memorial Day Flag Raising / Taps Ceremony on May 2 9, 2023 at the Dell JCC. Credit: Steve Krant By Steve Krant, US Air Force (Retired) Memorial Day, the federal holiday observed on the...
Jun 28, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Tzofim, The Israeli Scouts, Find a Warm Welcome in Austin’s Jewish Community Tzofim young leaders (Madrichim). Credit: Dali Litinski By Devorah Fuchs A heartwarming initiative has blossomed in Austin as the Tzofim, the Israeli Scouts, establish their presence...
Jun 28, 2023 | The Jewish Outlook
Texas Tech University Press Publishes Story About a Jewish American Fighter Pilot Greg Levenson and Norman Shulman return from Iraqi deployment. Courtesy: Norman M. Shulman. By Norman M. Shulman, Ed.D and Dwight Gard, Ph.D. In July 2022, Texas Tech University Press...
