The Jewish Outlook

01/12/2023

The December 2023 issue of The Jewish Outlook is now available online, or pick up a copy at local grocery stores, on the Dell Jewish Community Campus and other locations around town!

This month, The Jewish Outlook features local community news about Israel, events and recipes for Hanukkah, mazel tovs, a crossword puzzle, a special Women in Business section and more.

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07/09/2023

New issues of The Jewish Outlook community newspaper and Jewish Austin annual magazine are out now!

Enjoy reading them online or pick up a copy at local grocery stores, on the Dell Jewish Community Campus and other locations around town.

In the September issue of The Jewish Outlook, read about Rabbi Neil F. Blumofe's 25 years in the community, High Holy Day offerings, other local community stories, national and international news, mazel tovs, recipes, a fun and challenging crossword puzzle, a special section on Austin Jewish Film Film Festival and more.

Also available is Jewish Austin: The Guide to Jewish Living in Central Texas is Shalom Austin's annual magazine designed to help everyone from long-time residents to newcomers navigate the Jewish community in Central Texas, and the services, offerings and resources available. Enjoy!

30/06/2023

The July issue of The Jewish Outlook community newspaper is out now and arriving in your mailbox soon!

You can also read it online or pick up an extra copy at local grocery stores, on the Dell JewishCommunity Campus and other locations - click here for locations.

This month, enjoy reading about the new Dell JCC Grand Opening Celebration, other local community stories, national and international news, mazel tovs, recipes, a fun and challenging crossword puzzle, a special Back to School section and more.

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22/05/2023

The Jewish Outlook spoke with Bel Powley who stars as Miep Gies, a pivotal figure in Anne Frank’s story, in the eight-part limited TV series "A Small Light."

“What’s so touching about the story is that [Miep’s] an ordinary person who’s in an extra-ordinary circumstance who ends up doing extra-ordinary things. And, that’s what makes her so relatable,” Powley told The Jewish Outlook.

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18/05/2023

The Jewish Outlook is the only Jewish newspaper in Austin providing local, national, and international news of interest to the Austin Jewish community. There is still time to reserve your ad for our exciting July issue!
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17/05/2023

There has been so much excitement at Shalom Austin and JCC Austin this week with the opening of the newly expanded and improved Dell Jewish Community Center!

The celebration continues at the Grand Opening event on Sunday, May 21 from 11AM-2PM. Bring family and friends to enjoy the festivities - for all ages. Come early at 9:30AM to attend the Shalom Austin Annual Meeting.
Register today:
http://shalom.convio.net/site/Calendar?view=RSVP&id=103381&view=Detail

27/04/2023

We are so excited about the opening of the brand-new Dell JCC! There is so much to see and do! Plus, don't forget that you can pick up the most recent issue of The Jewish Outlook here!

31/03/2023

On Sunday, March 12, CEO of Lifeway Foods Julie Smolyansky and journalist and former Chief White House Correspondent, Jessica Yellin, captured the audience’s attention at SXSW. As many of the SXSW sessions followed this year, it all began with a story.
You can read the story on our blog:

On Sunday, March 12, 2023, two accomplished Jewish women, Julie Smolyansky and Jessica Yelli sat in conversation for a SXSW session.

24/03/2023

Shabbat Shalom!
Every Friday at 8:00 a.m., Austin Jewish Academy starts its day with Kabbalat Shabbat, complete with singing and Shabbat blessings at the Worob Garden or the Congregation Agudas Achim Social Hall, depending on the weather. Read more about this program here:

Shalom Austin enhances the quality of Jewish life in the greater Austin area and around the world through philanthropy, education, social service, culture, spirituality and total wellness.

22/03/2023

William Shatner was in Austin last week for the world premiere of his new film, "You Can Call Me Bill." He was also featured as a keynote speaker and interviewed in the SXSW studio. You can read more in this Jewish Outlook article. P.S. HBD to William who turns 92 years young today.

William Shatner attended SXSW 2023 for the premiere of his documentary, "You Can Call Me Bill." He also appeared onstage for a keynote.

08/03/2023

Here's to celebrating all of the wonderful women in Austin and around the world. Happy

The Jewish Outlook recently published an article about the community impact Shalom Austin's Women's Philanthropy is making with Dignity Grows. You will be so impressed with what they have accomplished! 🥰

On January 1, 2023, Shalom Austin’s Women’s Philanthropy started the new year with a Dignity Grows pack benefiting Todos Juntos Learning Center.

02/03/2023

Have you seen the March 2023 Jewish Outlook yet?
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This issue is very exciting and filled with community stories of impact as well as the new Dell JCC, community Purim and Passover programs, national and international news, mazel tovs, recipes, a fun and challenging crossword puzzle, a special Summer Camp Guide and more!

Pick one up when you are on the Dell Jewish Community Campus. See other locations here: https://shalomaustin.org/thejewishoutlook/

26/01/2023

On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, American Jewish University - AJU hosted one of its largest online events to date with actor, author, director, and neuroscience Ph.D. Mayim Bialik to talk about being Jewish in Hollywood. Read the full story on The Jewish Outlook here:

On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, AJU hosted one of its largest online events to date with actor, author, director, and neuroscience Ph.D. Mayim Bialik to talk about being Jewish in Hollywood.

30/12/2022

We love to end the week with a feel-good story! Austin Jewish Academy graduate and member of the Anderson Speech and Debate team, Ilan Ben-Avi recently won a prestigious debate tournament! 🥳Way to go, Ilan! It's great to see your hard work pay off!

Austin Jewish Academy (AJA) graduate and member of the Anderson Speech and Debate team, Ilan Ben-Avi, wins at the Florida Blue Key Invitational.

30/12/2022

What's for Dinner this Shabbat? How about trying out this recipe from the December issue of The Jewish Outlook! If you make it, let us know what you think. We love to hear from our readers!

A recipe for making brown sugar beer baked chicken written by Michaela Rosenthal.

28/12/2022

On October 25, ADL - Anti-Defamation League (Austin) honored Austin couple Eugene Sepulveda and Steven Tomlinson with the 2022 Raymond and Audrey Maislin Humanitarian Award at its annual Golden Door Awards Dinner hosted at the J.W. Marriott. The Raymond & Audrey Maislin Humanitarian Award is given to an individual, organization or family for working to foster greater harmony and cooperation in the community.

You can read more about the event as well as Sepulveda and Tomlinson in this Jewish Outlook article:

ADL Austin honored Eugene Sepulveda and Steven Tomlinson with the 2022 Raymond and Audrey Maislin Humanitarian Award at its annual Golden Door Awards.

22/12/2022

On Thursday, October 20, 2022, Shalom Austin Jewish Foundation committee members hosted a virtual information session for the community. Led by the Foundation’s committee chair Joel Levine, the session provided an overview of how the Jewish Foundation provides a service to donors to manage their charitable giving.

It’s been said that the hallmark of a well-established Jewish community in the U.S. is a Jewish Foundation. Diane Radin, one of the founding Foundation members, knew this to be true when she committed to helping see to it that a Foundation would be established in Austin.

Read more about Radin and the SAJF in this recent Jewish Outlook article:

Diane Radin talks about her philanthropic journey and why she likes having a Donor Advised Fund with the Shalom Austin Jewish Foundation.

21/12/2022

In the summer of 2022, Jennifer and David Kaufman, longtime supporters of Shalom Austin, expanded their giving by making a generous contribution to the Generations capital campaign. Along with their financial support, the Kaufmans have cemented their gift by naming the brand-new Jennifer & David Kaufman Family Living Room in the new JCC Austin building which is set to open in early 2023 on the Dell Jewish Community Campus.

Read more about the Kaufman family and what this transformative gift means to them in this Jewish Outlook article:

Shalom Austin enhances the quality of Jewish life in the greater Austin area and around the world through philanthropy, education, social service, culture, spirituality and total wellness.

20/12/2022

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Today thru December 31, 2022 reserve an annual advertising package and receive 5% off! (This doesn’t apply to nonprofits already receiving a nonprofit rate.)

Your ad will appear in four editions of The Jewish Outlook newspaper print and digital! (March, July, September and December 2023)

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Not only does your ad help your business, but it also helps support this incredible community publication which is 100% funded by donations and advertisements. So, what are you waiting for?

16/12/2022

Wishing all of our readers a very Happy Hanukkah! If you ever wanted to know the history of gelt, how to light the Hanukkah menorah or test out various versions of latkes, you won't want to miss this article! https://shalomaustin.org/2022/12/07/hanukkah-2022/

15/12/2022

Shalom Austin Adults 60+ held its annual Hanukkah luncheon yesterday, bringing the sights, sounds and tastes of Hanukkah to the community. Of course, The Jewish Outlook was there!
We are so grateful for our readers!!

12/12/2022

The annual Austin Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) was back in person for its 20th year, this time on the Dell Jewish Community Campus in the new Epstein Family Community Hall / Gloria and Harvey Evans Performance Center. This brand-new space features upgraded technology donated by AJFF and theater-style seating. An enthusiastic audience came ready to see films, meet up with visiting filmmakers, and enjoy food, drink and live music at the festival receptions.

You can read more about the Austin Jewish Film Festival in this Jewish Outlook article.

AJFF was back in person for its 20th year, this time on the Dell Jewish CommunityCampus in the new Epstein FamilyCommunity Hall / Gloria and Harvey Evans Performance Center.

09/12/2022

In this Jewish Outlook article, Idan Chabasov, Instagram star known as The Challah Prince shares his recipe and tips for making beautiful vegan (except for the egg wash) challah. Spoiler alert: 🌟You are an important part of the recipe!
Start baking here: https://shalomaustin.org/2022/11/29/challah-prince-recipe/
American Jewish University - AJU Challah Prince

07/12/2022

Have you seen the new USPS Hanukkah Forever Stamp? You can read about the stamp's designer and a recent dedication ceremony that was held in Ohio. https://shalomaustin.org/2022/12/07/usps-hanukkah-stamp/

07/12/2022

In 1965, a dedicated group of parents came together to organize a fully-functioning preschool under the sponsorship of the Jewish Community Council of Austin. That school is known today as the Early Childhood Program.

Now, 56 years since opening its doors to the first students, ECP is embarking on a new chapter with a new name as the first Generations capital campaign project to be completed.

Read the full story on our blog: https://shalomaustin.org/2022/11/28/ecp-generations/

02/12/2022

The December 2022 issue of The Jewish Outlook community newspaper is out now and available at local grocery stores, on the Dell Jewish Community Campus and other locations around town.

You can also read it online! Click the links in the photo captions below.

This month, enjoy reading about exciting enhancements made possible by generous donors, community Hanukkah celebrations, the history of YAD's Torah on Tap, a picture-perfect Mosaic recap, community stories, national and international news, mazel tovs, recipes, a fun and challenging crossword puzzle, a special Women In Business section and more.

Thank you to our wonderful advertisers appearing throughout this publication who help make The Jewish Outlook possible! And thank YOU for your readership!

29/11/2022

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20/10/2022

On Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 8:00 a.m., Hollywood actress and Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism & the De-legitimization of Israel, Noa Tishby, will headline Jewish National Fund-USA’s Breakfast for Israel, taking place at the JCC Austin.

Tishby recently spoke with the Managing Editor of Jewish National Fund - USA's B’Yachad magazine. Read the full interview in this recent Jewish Outlook article: https://shalomaustin.org/2022/08/26/tishby-jnf/

18/09/2022

Produced by Florentine Films and WETA Washington, D.C., “The U.S. and the Holocaust” is a new three-part documentary that is written by Geoffrey C. Ward, and directed and produced by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein. It will premier tomorrow on PBS.

The Jewish Outlook interviewed Novick and Botstein about the upcoming film. You can read the article here: https://shalomaustin.org/2022/08/29/holocaust-pbs/