Congregation Beth Israel Hires New Executive Director
Ken Davidson, Congregation Beth Israel executive director. Credit: Susan Davidson By Tonyia Cone Over the summer, Congregation Beth Israel named Ken Davidson its new executive director. His first day at CBI was July 1. With more than 15 years of synagogue...
Community Organizations Offer Austin History Lesson
Pamela Benson Owens. Courtesy of ADL. By Renee Lafair Aug. 18, Shalom Austin, Anti-Defamation League Austin, Temple Beth Shalom, Congregation Agudas Achim and the Asian Chamber of Commerce presented a special program about Austin’s history entitled “The ‘It’ You...
Shalom Austin Women’s Philanthropy, Adult 60+ Programs Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with Community Members
By Arielle Levy Shalom Austin Women’s Philanthropy, in close partnership with Shalom Austin Adult 60+ Programs and Shalom Austin Jewish Family Service, helped the adult 60+ members of the community celebrate the Rosh Hashanah holiday this year. Typically, the Adult...
“Chai!” The Austin Jewish Film Festival is 18 Years Old!
AJFF Director interviews “Breaking Bread” film director Beth Elise Hawk from Los Angeles and Rabbi Alan Freedman from Austin. Screenshot courtesy of AJFF. By David Finkel, AJFF Director One year ago, the AJFF audience gathered at the Long Center for the Performing...
Austin Chapter of Hadassah Recognizes Dolly Golden
The Austin Chapter of Hadassah is honoring Dolly Golden at the organization's 2020 Virtual Luncheon and Silent Auction. Credit: Amber Kilgore By Leslie Goltzman Suez Dolly (Moskowitz) Golden is being honored by the Austin Chapter of Hadassah at the 2020 Virtual ...
Austin Jewish Business Network Holds Schmooze or Lose
Michelle Feibus. Credit: Marcellina Kampa By Jennifer Lava Since public gatherings are currently unadvisable, the AJBN has moved activities to the organization's Facebook group. Those activities include discussions, mentorships, job postings, sharing business...
ADL Austin to Honor Harvey Burg with Lifetime Achievement Award, Host Virtual Walk
Harvey Burg. Courtesy of ADL. The evening of Dec. 6, ADL Austin will present Harvey Burg with ADL Austin’s Lifetime Achievement Award as part of ADL’s Virtual Concert Against Hate. The community is invited to hear how Burg dedicated his life to civil rights and to...
Austin Jewish Academy Takes School Outdoors in Time of COVID-19
AJA students began school outdoors Sept. 8. Credit: AJA Principal Chris Aguero By Austin Jewish Academy Principal Chris Aguero It started with an email and continued in a few conversations. Videos online were emerging from communities around the world. Classrooms were...
High Holy Days Offer Time to Reflect on Community’s Jewish Connections, Generations Progress
Elul is upon us and our countdown to prepare and welcome the Jewish new year has begun. In only a few weeks, we will officially mark the year 5781 on the Jewish calendar. It’s hard to believe that six months after the pandemic began, our celebration would take on such...
High Holy Days Schedule
The High Holy Days begin with Rosh Hashanah on Sept. 18. Photo credit: Dave Hawks Chabad of Downtown/Young Jewish Professionals Services are free and open to all, no membership needed. We ask for free RSVP for security and logistical reasons. COVID High Holidays: We...
Generations Campaign: Q&A with Donor Toby Shor
David Oshman, Jacqlyn Oshman, Lucy Oshman and Toby Shor. Photo courtesy of Toby Shor. Interview by Tonyia Cone The Jewish Outlook spoke with Generations Campaign donor and one of Jewish Austin’s newest members Toby Shor about her background, why Austin's Jewish...
Shalom Austin Women’s Philanthropy Kicks Off Programmatic Year
By Arielle Levy The Shalom Austin Women’s Philanthropy programmatic year began in August, and one month in, leadership knows it is going to be a good year. August was a great success hosting a delicious challah bake, an educational and inspirational L’dor V’dor...
Record Number of Austinites to Experience Israel with Young Judaea Year Course
Micah Yoram, Maia Suez, William Wallock, Ari Robinson, and Lindsay Harmon (right to left) visiting Ouzi Hummus Ful in Netanya. Photo courtesy of William Wallock. By Tonyia Cone This year, 12 young adults are traveling from Austin to Israel with Young Judaea Year...
All Day at the J Offers Support for Families While School is Virtual
Photo credits: Dave Hawks By Jessica Ochs Shalom Austin's All Day at the J program is meant to help community members fill the gap during the first few weeks of school that have been moved to virtual learning, and will continue to be offered afterward. School doors...
Congregation Beth Israel Pursues Inclusivity Through Innovation
By Ken Davidson Synagogue worship and programming are never going to return to the normal known before COVID-19. Online worship services are now commonplace. For many congregations, simply setting a camera in front of the bimah, or having clergy leading services from...
Phil Spertus Tells the Up-Close-and-Personal Tale of Dell Jewish Community Campus Creation
The audio and transcript of the interview with Phil Spertus is part of the archive collection housed at the Austin History Center. Screen shot credit: Marvin Hecker By Sandy Dochen and Gaylon Finklea Hecker Phil and Sylvia Spertus have significantly impacted Austin...
The Bar Yadin Family Foundation and Jewish National Fund-USA Bring Texas Students on Spiritual, Educational Journey
AMHSI-JNF helps students connect with Israel. Credit: Jewish National Fund By Jewish National Fund staff High school students throughout Texas are embarking on a spiritual and educational journey to connect with their Jewish identities and complete required school...
NCJW Hosts Discussion About Ways COVID-19 is Affecting Students and Schools
Lauren Ancel Meyers with her family. Credit: Sloan Breedan Join NCJW Austin Sept. 8, 7-8:30 p.m., for an informative discussion about COVID-19 and its effects on the educational system. Lauren Ancel Myers will be the special guest and there will be time for questions...
AJA Announces New Teachers
Allyson Peller and Janessa McLean. Courtesy of Peller and McLean. By Allyson Peller and Janessa Mclean As the largest kindergarten class at Austin Jewish Academy moves into first grade, the school has expanded its team. Allyson Peller and Janessa McLean are the new...
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