SHALOM FAMILIES

CONNECTING JEWISH FAMILIES

Shalom Families is Shalom Austin’s umbrella group that facilitates and supports social and educational events for parents and children in Austin and surrounding areas. This group is a way to meet other local Jewish families, receive resources and support, and continue to be connected to the larger Austin Jewish community.

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Shabbat ‘n Play

Celebrate Shabbat with music, activities, special guests and socializing with other families!

For children ages 0-3. Open to all young families in the Jewish community.

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Shabbat & Pizza Picnics*

Grab your picnic blanket and let’s celebrate Shabbat! During this program, Mr. John leads families in blessings and interactive songs while we enjoy each other’s company and welcome the holiday.

Order a large pizza or bring your own snacks!

For children ages 0-5. Open to all young families in the Jewish community.

*Summer only. Sometimes held at the Rochelle & Stanley Ferdman Family Aquatic Center.

Sunday Family Programs

Join other young families for a monthly Sunday park meet-up happening in a neighborhood near you!

Each month, Shalom Families will gather in different parks all around the Greater Austin Area and put on a variety of activities, such as Play and Paint, Read Alouds, Potlucks, and much more.

Coffee Convos with Allison

Join Allison Granet, Shalom Austin’s Family & Community Connector, for regular monthly coffee conversations in different locations throughout Austin!

Grab a cup of coffee, get to know Allison, and share ways you would like to get connected to the community!

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Shalom Families Happy Hour

Join Allison Granet, Shalom Austin’s Family & Community Connector, for regular monthly happy hours in different locations throughout Austin!

Wind down the day and grab a drink, get to know Allison and other young families in your area, and share ways you would like to get connected to the community!

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Dads’ Night Out

A discussion group for dads raising Jewish children, led by Shalom Austin Parent Life Educator, Rabbi Dan Ain.

Topics include:

Navigating parenthood
Creating Jewish community for your family
Jewish holidays in your home
Topics for future Dads’ Nights Out and whatever else the group decides!

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Parent Life Educator

Rabbi Dan Ain, Shalom Austin’s Parent Life Educator, is here to guide and support parents as they map out their family’s Jewish Journey.

Your Terms – Your Pace – Your Family – Your Journey

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Mensch Village

Shalom Families Mensch Village is focused on engaging families in opportunities rooted in the value of tikkum olam (repairing the world).

Mensch Village is comprised of Chesed Circle, a 5-part service learning series for children 3-5 and their caregivers; Shabbat and holiday visits at a retirement community; and efforts to address food insecurity in Austin. There is something for everyone!

Questions? Contact Joan Maniere, Volunteer Director: [email protected]

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Early Childhood Program

From six weeks old to pre-k, the Zeifman Family Early Childhood Program (ECP) has a spot for your child(ren). The goal of ECP is to develop competent, happy, curious children.

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