Shalom Austin

As the 2026 Texas midterm elections approach, join us on Sunday, October 25 at 5PM to hear from the candidates on your ballot.
Registration is required. Register at the link in our bio.

Please join us in welcoming Shalom Austin’s new Chief Strategy & Impact Officer, Jared Isaacson!
With more than 25 years of experience in Jewish communal leadership, philanthropy, community engagement, and nonprofit management, including nearly 11 years as Executive Director of the Cleveland Hillel Foundation, Jared brings a wealth of experience and passion for strengthening Jewish communities. Originally from Montreal, Jared and his family are excited to begin their next adventure in Austin!

Today is National DAF Day, and we’re celebrating the 130+ community members who have Donor Advised Funds with Shalom Austin! When your DAF is held at Shalom Austin, every gift reflects your Jewish values, no matter which organizations you choose to support.

shalomaustin.org/DAF

Today, we remember October 7, 2023, a day that changed our community and the world forever.
We remember the lives stolen, the families forever changed, the hostages who were taken, and all those who continue to carry unimaginable loss and pain.

May we never forget. May we continue to stand together. And may the memory of those we lost be a blessing. 🕯️🇮🇱💙

Join us for this year's Leslie Brittman Literary Event featuring an interview and Q&A with author Allegra Goodman! 📚

In "This Is Not About Us," Allegra Goodman offers a kaleidoscopic portrait of the Rubensteins, a complicated, begrudging, and loving family. From apple cake misunderstandings to decades of silence, "This Is Not About Us" is a sharply observed, big-hearted novel about sisters, children, grandchildren, and the ties that bind us across generations.

Register today at https://bit.ly/4yziI5x

L'Dor V'Dor Ladies is back for the 2026-2027 season!

✨ What does it mean to truly guard and care for your body?

Join us on Sunday, October 25, for an inspiring discussion about caring for the body through a Jewish lens. From self-care and exercise to preventative healthcare and personal responsibility, are you doing all you can to honor and care for your sacred vessel?

Don't miss this meaningful conversation! Register today at https://bit.ly/4eh3FVY

There is still time to register for this informative presentation at the Dell JCC tomorrow with Medicare specialist Lee Green.
If you have questions about Medicare and your options, register to join us and get all of your questions answered. All are welcome to this free educational program.
https://bit.ly/4ygQf4n

As Sukkot comes to a close, we gather for Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah - a time to pause, celebrate, and embrace the joy of Torah. Wishing you a meaningful Shemini Atzeret and a joyful Simchat Torah!

Shalom Austin Community Mission Trips are BACK!

We are thrilled to invite community members to join us in traveling to Mexico City, December 2-6, 2026. Join us for a unique opportunity to travel to one of the world's largest and most vibrant Jewish communities!

The mission, led by Rachel Stern, Shalom Austin CEO, and Alachua Haskins, Shalom Austin Senior Impact Director, will include meetings with Jewish community leaders, visits to local Jewish institutions, rich cultural experiences throughout Mexico City, and opportunities to celebrate Shabbat and Hanukkah together.

Learn more and register today at www.shalomaustin.org/destination2026!

Jewish Federations of North America are relieved that the passengers and crew of the FlyDubai flight bound for Israel are safely home, following an apparent attempt to bring down the aircraft mid-flight.

We are deeply grateful to the pilot who, while injured, managed to open the cockpit door, to the crew members and passengers who acted swiftly to bring the plane to safety, and to the Saudi authorities for shepherding the passengers home. Their courage prevented what could have been an unspeakable tragedy. We wish the captain, and all those injured, a full and speedy recovery.

While the full details of what occurred are still emerging, what is clear is that in a moment of crisis, people came together to protect one another. That instinct — to stand up, to help, to refuse to let terror define the outcome — reflects the very best of the human spirit, and stands in stark contrast to whatever motivated this attack.

Jewish Federations will continue to monitor the situation closely and stand with our community and our partners across the region as more information becomes available.