Jun 28, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
From Colombia to the Dell JCC: Los Papis’ Journey to Austin Jewish Community The Zumba Papis at The Dell JCC. Credit: Jolie Estes By Mark Pattis Los Papis, also known as the Zumba Papis, have brought new energy and boundless smiles to the group exercise program at...
Jun 28, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
IAC Austin’s B’not Mitzvah Program Celebrates Three Years of Empowering Young Women B’not Mitzvah challah baking with Nathalie Miller. Credit: Ofir Hagay Nevel By Devora Fuchs The Israeli American Council Austin’s (IAC) B’not Mitzvah program...
Jun 28, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
Austin Jewish Academy Empowers Community Through Parent Education Events By Kari Loya Last spring, Austin Jewish Academy (AJA) hosted two parent education events on important topics related to developing social and emotional intelligence in children. Just before...
Jun 28, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
A Toast to Women’s Philanthropy From left to right: Katie Dochen, Patti Sokol, Lynne Stein, Stephanie Saur. Credit: Jolie Estes By Shana Creeger Shalom Austin’s Women’s Philanthropy held a Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Society Campaign Kickoff on February 26. The...
Jun 28, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
That’s a Wrap: JAMen Forum Season 7 in Photos Community members and leaders at the JAMen Forum Season 7 event in May 2024 with JAMen guest speaker Rodney Terry, Texas Longhorns Men’s Basketball Coach, University of Texas at Austin (center). Credit: Andrew Holmes By...
Jun 28, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
Dell JCC Celebrates its Members with Two Milestone Events in April and May Members enjoy a Mega Zumba event to celebrate the Dell JCC’s one-year anniversary on April 26, 2024. Credit: Dalia Galpern By Thy Hooks and Wendy Goodman The Dell JCC celebrated...
Jun 28, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook, Uncategorized
Efforts to Fight Campus Antisemitism Welcomed by Texas Commission The Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission (THGAAC) welcomes Governor Greg Abbott’s recent executive order to fight antisemitism at colleges and universities and ensure a safe...
Jun 28, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
Memorial Day Mitzvah: Jewish War Veterans Post 757 Honors the Fallen From left to right: Gregg Philipson holding bugle; Alana Pompa and Bob Kaplan beginning to hoist the flag. Credit: Steve Krant By Steve Krant, U.S. Air Force (Retired) In a time-honored tradition,...
Jun 28, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
National Make-A-Will Month Inspires Legacy Planning By Jennifer Kohn Koppel The long list of official commemorative months is filled with curious tributes: National Bread Baking Month, National Smile Month, National Novel Month, but National Make-A-Will Month in...
Jun 26, 2024 | The Jewish Outlook
From Borrower to Donor: A Journey of Financial Empowerment with Hebrew Free Loan of Austin Kristin Fine has gone full circle from borrower to donor with Hebrew Free Loan of Austin. Courtesy: Hebrew Free Loan of Austin By Hannah Lapin Life often presents unforeseen...
