January 2021
Blue Knot Speaker Series
Let's Chat About Chatbots! Led by Beth White, Founder & CEO of MeBeBot 6:45 - 7 PM Mingling + Networking 7 - 8 PM Presentation + Q&A Are you "that" person who’s used technology solutions, always questioning, "What were they thinking when they designed this UX?" or, "Why is this UI so complicated when all I need to do is XYZ?" Beth was that person! And, she did something about it. Over 2 years ago, Beth founded MeBeBot to elevate…
Find out more »YAD 3Sixty Club | Meet the Macher
An evening with Carol & Sandy Dochen We are excited to announce the return of Meet the Macher! This is an exclusive event for YAD 3Sixty Club members to network with Austin's elite movers & shakers in the community as well as like-minded young adults. If you are already a YAD 3Sixty Club member, THANK YOU! To join, please make a pledge of $30/month (shalomaustin.org/yad3sixty) or a one-time gift of $360 (shalomaustin.org/yaddonate2). Your contribution will do so much for our…
Find out more »YAD Torah on Tap
YAD Torah on Tap: Making Friends & Building Your Jewish Community Led by Dana Baruch, Master Educator & Distinguished Life Coach and Rachel Stern, Shalom Austin Chief Learning & Engagement Officer Join us for an interactive discussion and break out sessions with other young adults for an opportunity to make friends, explore what the Jewish community means to you, discuss how to build the Jewish community you want for yourself, talk about barriers that exist for creating community, and more.…
Find out more »February 2021
Adult Jewish Learning | Module 5
MORE Subversive Sisters: Getting to Know MORE of the Women of Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) Led by Dana Baruch 50 years ago, almost all teachings about the women found in the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) came to us through the lenses of men--rabbis, teachers and scholars. It wasn't until about 50 years ago that this began to shift. In 1972 the first female rabbi was ordained in the U.S., and around this same time, Jewish academic feminism was beginning to come into…
Find out more »Cooking in Community: Exploring Jewish Food and Culture
When it comes to Jewish cuisine, Ashkenazi classics like brisket and matzo ball soup only tell a fraction of the story. Jews have lived and cooked all over the world, and their cuisine tells the tale of delicious diversity. In this interactive Zoom event, cookbook author Leah Koenig (The Jewish Cookbook, Modern Jewish Cooking) will discuss the Jewish cuisines of India, Ethiopia, and Rome, and will demonstrate how to make pizza ebraica, a sweet, fruit and nut studded bar cookie…
Find out more »Adult Jewish Learning | Module 5
MORE Subversive Sisters: Getting to Know MORE of the Women of Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) Led by Dana Baruch 50 years ago, almost all teachings about the women found in the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) came to us through the lenses of men--rabbis, teachers and scholars. It wasn't until about 50 years ago that this began to shift. In 1972 the first female rabbi was ordained in the U.S., and around this same time, Jewish academic feminism was beginning to come into…
Find out more »All About with Alachua: Purim
Join us for our next "All About with Alachua" discussion where we'll learn about Purim! Come learn more about the story, traditions, and how you can make your family's celebration extra special. This is an interactive chat. Come share your memories, recipes and traditions! Register here.
Find out more »Schusterman Center: “A Home for the Homeless? The Jewish Poorhouse of Eastern Europe”
Dr. Natan Meir from Portland State University will explore the hekdesh (poorhouse), one of the grimmest institutions in East European Jewish society. This ubiquitous establishment, which often doubled as a sick house for the destitute ill, was home to a motley crew of itinerant and local beggars, vagrants, madwomen and madmen, chronically ill people, and poor orphans. We will examine the development of the hekdesh from its origins in the Middle Ages to its modern transformation in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Find out more »ADL: Online Hate Uncovered Webinar
From Real Life Stories to Real World Solutions The global pandemic has forced society into virtual spaces more than ever and laws protecting our ability to work, learn, play, organize and worship online haven?t kept up. Take a deep dive into the impact of online hate and the legal protections currently available (and unavailable) to targets. The webinar will break down the way online hate has real world effects and provide a better understanding of the impact it can have…
Find out more »Dell’s Social Crooners: Yiddish Theater in America
Join Dell's Social Crooners on Zoom for a fascinating look into Yiddish Theater in America. On Thursday, February 11 at 1:00pm, visit https://zoom.us/j/98596905296 For questions, contact Rachel Wimberley at rachel.wimberley@shalomaustin.org.
Find out more »YAD & Moishe House Trivia Night
Join YAD & Moishe House to test your knowledge of pop culture, history, naming that tune and more at Trivia Night, led by YAD member Ian Spechler! This month's theme is "Love is in the Air"...so prepare for some extra mushy questions (and a little bit of groundhog)! Then get your game face on and come ready to play -- bragging rights are at stake! Register here.
Find out more »Adult 60+ Monthly Virtual Shabbat featuring Rabbi Cohen
Join us for our February Adult 60+ Virtual Shabbat hosted by Rabbi Amy B. Cohen, Shalom Austin Chief Social Services Officer / Jewish Family Service Executive Director. We look forward to coming together virtually on Zoom. Register in advance here. Future Months: Mar 12, 2021 12:00PM Apr 9, 2021 12:00PM May 14, 2021 12:00PM Jun 11, 2021 12:00PM Jul 9, 2021 12:00PM
Find out more »Lowell Milken Center: Klezmer Workshop and Concert Featuring Craig Judelman and Sasha Lurje
Whether an instrumentalist or vocalist, we are all part of the same musical mishpucha! In this fascinating workshop open to instrumentalists and vocalists of all levels, dive deep into the relationship between instrumental and vocal style. What gives Yiddish or klezmer music its unique flavor? How do you transfer Yiddish vocal style to an instrument? Learn all of that and more in this fun installment of the Klezmer workshop series featuring famed Klezmer fiddler, Craig Judelman and sonorous Yiddish singer,…
Find out more »Adult Jewish Learning | Module 5
MORE Subversive Sisters: Getting to Know MORE of the Women of Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) Led by Dana Baruch 50 years ago, almost all teachings about the women found in the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) came to us through the lenses of men--rabbis, teachers and scholars. It wasn't until about 50 years ago that this began to shift. In 1972 the first female rabbi was ordained in the U.S., and around this same time, Jewish academic feminism was beginning to come into…
Find out more »Austin Jewish Business Network | What’s Love Got to Do With It?
Speaker: Karen L. Baker, Entertainer, Educator, Author, Coach What’s Love Got to Do With It? It’s 2021! Mazel tov, we have lived through 2020! Regarding work and livelihood: Some of us lost our jobs. Some of us made considered changes in our lives. Many of us are working from home, if we work at all. All of us spent more time isolated than we’re used to. A few of us may feel that this must the end. Yet numbers of…
Find out more »Adult Jewish Learning | Module 5
MORE Subversive Sisters: Getting to Know MORE of the Women of Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) Led by Dana Baruch 50 years ago, almost all teachings about the women found in the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) came to us through the lenses of men--rabbis, teachers and scholars. It wasn't until about 50 years ago that this began to shift. In 1972 the first female rabbi was ordained in the U.S., and around this same time, Jewish academic feminism was beginning to come into…
Find out more »Parent Pop-In: Philosophy of Play
Calling all parents! Join us for Parent Pop-In each month for an interesting parenting chat! This is a special time for parents to connect with other parents, share and learn, and we hope you'll take a break at noon to pop-in with us. Join us in February to talk about the philosophy of play, led by Shereen Ben-Moshe, Shalom Austin ECP Director. Register here.
Find out more »Adult 60+ Virtual Purimshpiel
The 2021 Simcha Readers Zoom Purimshpiel Register in advance here. Esther, Queen of Persia cordially invites you to “Shushan’s Got Talent,” an exposé of the greatest talent Shushan has to offer. Our judges: Paulawasha Abdula, ex-Queen Vashti, and Prime Minister, Haman Cowell, will preside over the festivities. You won’t want to miss this amazing event!
Find out more »Temple Beth Shalom: The Rainbow and the Tent: Exploring LGBTQ+ in Jewish Life
Join Temple Beth Shalom Visiting Associate Rabbi Eleanor Steinman in a two-part session exploring the topic of LGBTQ+ experiences through a Jewish lens. Rabbi Steinman will create a safe space to ask questions related to connecting with the LGBTQ+ members of our family, community and beyond. Topics addressed will include: “How to be a good ally” and “why using preferred pronouns matter”. Whether you have personal connections within the LGBTQ+ community or not, these session provide the foundation to learn,…
Find out more »YAD Lonestar Purim
YAD Lonestar Purim Come spend Purim with Austin, El Paso, Houston, and San Antonio YADs! Join us for mingling, a brief Megillah teaching, and breakout rooms to celebrate the holiday. Don’t forget to dress up! You’ll have a chance to vote for the best costume, and the winner will get a prize! 7:30 PM – Ice Breakers & Mingling 7:45 PM – Megillah Moment with Rabbi Josh Fixler (Congregation Emanu El, Houston) 8:00 PM – Breakout Rooms Register here.
Find out more »Schusterman Center: 1,000 Jewish Cookbooks: Gems from a Personal Collection
This is the Gale Family Foundation Spring 2021 Lecture. Drawing on her vast cookbook collection, more than 6000 volumes, including more than 1000 Jewish cookbooks, Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett will present gems from this treasure, which she has amassed over the course of more than 50 years. Speaking from her kitchen in New York’s Soho, she will talk about how she formed her collection and what Jewish cookbooks – and her favorites, Yiddish cookbooks – can reveal about Jewish life and the…
Find out more »March 2021
Adult Jewish Learning | Module 6
The Root of the Arab-Israeli Conflict: Between World Wars Led by Rabbi Alan Freedman Much of what shapes the current conflict between Israelis and Palestinians can be traced to the time period between World Wars I and II. This Zoom seminar will explore not only the basic parameters of the conflict but also how little the arguments on both sides have changed. We will also examine how ghosts of the British Mandate still affect events and the ongoing clash between…
Find out more »Jewish Community Winter Storm Response: Post-Freeze Webinar
Jewish Community Winter Storm Response: Post-Freeze Webinar The national recovery nonprofit SBP will share tools and training to help impacted residents navigate complex recovery processes, avoid common obstacles, and maximize available resources for a faster recovery. Learn about the following: Navigating federal assistance (FEMA/SBA) Working with insurance Cleanup and mold remediation Working with contractors and avoiding fraud For more information and resources, visit sbpusa.org/start-here. Register for the webinar here.
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