Jcaa
congregatios
Agudas Achim
Conservative * Tel: 735-8400 * Fax: 735-8401
Rabbi Martin Pasternak, Hazzan Neil Blumofe, Educational Director Sheila Silverman
http://www.caa-austin.org/
Beth El
Traditional * Tel: 346-1776 * Fax: 244-0047
David Friedman, President
Beth Israel
Reform * Tel: 454-6806 * Fax: 454-9493
Rabbi Sreven Folberg, Associate Rabbi Elizabeth Dunsker, Cantor Jaime Shpall, Education Director Jody Cohen
http://www.bethisrael.org/
Temple Beth Shalom
Reform * Tel: 735-8900
Don and Dee Coplin, co-presidents.
http://www.bethshalomaustin.org/
Chabad house – Lubavitch
Orthodox * Tel: 472-3900 * Fax: 499-8202
Rabbi Yosef Levertov
http://www.utexas.edu/students/cjso/index.html
Kol Halev
Post-Denominational, Independent * Tel: 476-0125 * Fax: 419-0954
Rabbi Kerry Baker
http://www.kolhalev.org/
Kol Hashalom
Co-operativ, Non-Denominational
Anoek Inbar, President
http://www.main.org/kolhashalom
Shalom Rav – Heart of Texas Havurah
Reconstructionist * Tel: 597-1253
Rabby Monty Eliasov
http://www.main.org/hoth/
Shir Ami
Reform * Tel: (toll free) 877-715-1413
Address: PO Box 3716, Cedar Park, TX 78630.
membership@shir-ami.org
http://www.shir-ami.org/
Congregation Tiferet Israel
Orthodox
http://tiferetaustin.org/
Organizations
JCAA – Jewish Community Association of Austin
http://www.shalomaustin.org/
Hillel
http://www.texashillel.org/
Hillel Events
Weekly newsletter about all the things Hillel organize. their social activities are maily for students, but they also have Shabat dinner and holidays which are suitable for everyone.
to subscribe send email to: listproc@lists.cc.utexas.edu
wriet in the subject: subscribe hillel-news2 and your first and last names
example: subscribe hillel-news2 Israel Israeli
Texans for Israel
http://studentorgs.utexas.edu/tfi/
Mosaic – Jewish Outdoor Club of Central Texas
http://www.mosaics.org/austin/
Hadassah
Jewish Business Network
National Council of Jewish Women- NCJW
Other Activities
30′s 40′s 50′s – Jewish Singles Connection
Meet once a month on the 3rd Sunday at 6.30 PM at the JCAA.
Meetings are discussion of various topics and potluck dinners.
For more information call
Cecilia – 892-2330
Moti – 246-2296
WHAT! (What’s Happening Around Town?)
Weekly NewsLetter about all the events, and interest points in and around Austin.
to subscribe send email to: listproc@lists.cc.utexas.edu
wriet in the subject: subscribe what and your first and last names
example: subscribe what Israel Israeli
http://www.utexas.edu/student/esl/what/
Jewish Outlook
Monthly newspaper, full of informatin about the Jewish community in Austin and USA.
Delivered by mail FREE to all the Jewish residnets in the Austin area
Send mail to michele.schwartz@jcaaonline.org or call 735-8040
YAD – Young Adult Division
The Young Adult Division (YAD) is a dynamic new group for Jewish Austinites
age 21-40. YAD offers opportunities for social connection, education, and
community action through meaningful programs and events.
If you would like to receive YAD program announcements, please respond to
this email (liza.levine@jcaaonline.org) or call 735-8078. Be sure to
include your name, email, mailing address, phone number and age.
On June 3 from 12 -4 we are having our Splash Bash. It is a fun- filled afternoon for the entire family. Come enjoy food, music, fun inflatables swimming and hanging out with your friends and a chance for some great giveaways. It is open to members and non-members. We are looking for families to get acquainted and involved with the J through volunteering. If anyone could give an hour to volunteer we would really appreciate it! Please contact Erin @ 735-8026 if you can join our volunteer Shalom Star team.
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***This weekend***
2:45 – 3:30 – The Biscuite Brothers
$5 in advanced, $8 at the door. In the community room.
Brought by: the child development center at Congragation Beth Israel
$5 in advanced, $8 at the door. In the community room.Brought by: the child development center at Congragation Beth Israel
3:30-5:30 pm – Open and FREE to the entire community – Kids Fun
Celebrate Israel’s 59th birthday! Get your Israeli passport and have fun with games, music, crafts, skill activities, face painting and yummy food. Create a fabulous kippah and challenge yourself to Israeli Twister. Pet animals at our kibbutz, make sand art, jump around in the moon jump, and purchase arts and crafts from the Israeli shuk. Try on a Tzahal soldier’s uniform and sit in a Bedouin tent with mint tea while watching Shalom Sesame and Kippi ben Kippod. Write messages to be sent to the Western Wall in Jerusalem, watch films about Israel, listen to our community children’s choirs and a whole lot more!
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Dinner Program
Continue the celebration by joining us for an evening dinner event in honor of Israel @ 59.
Music, catered festive Israeli meal, Masuot (torches) will be lit by distinguished educators in our community in honor of Israel, personal stories from those that lived in Israel, film, Shira b’tzibur (community sing-a-long) led by celebrated song leader Etti Luz.
To register for this event go to www.shalomaustin.org and link to the Israel Independence Day icon.
All proceeds from the dinner will go to the Noar Israel Youth Scholarship Fund. Kosher dinner available upon request. Call 735-8034.
$25 Adults/$15 Children, Seniors, College Students with ID
Babysitting and dinner for children ages 5 and up, is available at $15 per child and $7.50 for additional children, pizza dinner included. Call 735-8050 to register.
All proceeds from the dinner will go to the Israel Youth Scholarship Fund.
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Yom HaZikaron
Commemoration for Israel’s Fallen @ JCAA Social Hall
April 22, 1-2:15 PM
Speaker: Asher Yarden, Consul General of Israel to the Southwest
Let us honor all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country!
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AIPAC – American Israel Public Affairs Committee
Southwest Region
Scott Kammerman, Associate Director
12 Greenway Plaza, Suite 905
Houston, TX 77046
(713) 871-1891 / Fax: (713) 439-1948
E-mail: skammerman@aipac.org | Website: http://www.aipac.org
American pro-Israel lobby with 55,000 members nationwide. Briefings, local congressional caucuses, political training workshops, young professionals leadership program, college program and political grassroots activism.
American Jewish Committee
Houston Office
Phone: (713) 439-1202
E-mail: Houston@ajc.org | Website: http://www.ajc.org
Protects Jewish rights internationally. Promotes security for Israel and cooperation between Americans and Israelis. Participates in local programs with other ethnic, religious and community groups.
Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
Houston Office
Phone: (713) 627-3490 Fax: (713) 627-2011
E-mail: houston@adl.org| Website: http://www.adl.org
Combats anti-Semitism, bigotry and discrimination. Monitors and exposes extremist group activities. Interprets Mideast developments for the public. Offers diversity appreciation and anti-hate workshops.
Jewish Community Relations Council
Jewish Community Association of Austin
Joel S. Granoff, Chair
7300 Hart Lane
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 735-8000
E-mail: jsgranoff@austin.rr.com
Serves as the unified voice of the organized Jewish community. Represents various Jewish agencies and organizations in the Austin community with events, legislative activities and educational opportunities.
Jewish Community Association of Austin
7300 Hart Lane
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 735-8000
Website: http://www.jcaaonline.org
The mission of the JCAA is to enhance the quality of Jewish life in the greater Austin area and around the world, through charitable, educational, social service, cultural, religious and recreational endeavors.
Austin Chapter of Hadassah
Iris Koeller, President
6915 Thorncliffe Drive
Austin, TX 78731
E-mail: iris_koeller@yahoo.com
Tel: 231-0266
Austin Jewish Community Day School
7300 Hart Lane
Austin, TX 78731
Tel: 735-8350
B’Nai B’rith International
Chuck Kaufman
Tel: 708-1999
Jewish Business Network
503 W. 30th Street
Austin, TX 78705
Tel: 482-8651
Fax: 482-8656
http://www.austinjbn.org
Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(Working to eradicate domestic violence in our community)
P.O. Box 26641
Austin, Texas 78755-2641
Contacts: Gertrude Miller, 219-9825, savvym@msn.com
or Marilyn Shashoua at mshashoua@austin.rr.com
Jewish Family Service
11940 Jollyville Road, Suite 309 South
Austin, TX 78759
Tel: 250-1043
Jewish Women International
Dianne Radin, National Vice President
8705 Oak Mountain Circle
Austin, TX 78759
Tel: 345-0462
King David
Rabbi Bobby Schwartz
3012 University Avenue
Austin, Texas 78705
Tel: 708-0151
E-mail: kingdavid@kingdavidonline.com
Web site: http://www.kingdavidonline.com/
Menachem Hebrew Academy
2101 Nueces
Austin, TX 78705
Mosaic Outdoor Club
Web site: www.mosaics.org/Austin
National Council of Jewish Women
Marilyn Shashoua, President
Tel: 347-0021 mshashoua@austin.rr.com
Ellen Sable, Vice President of Public Affairs
Tel: 306-8239 ersable@attglobal.net
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Yom HaZikaron
Commemoration of Israel’s Fallen
Date: April 22, 2007
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Location: Show map
JCAA Community Hall
7300 Hart Lane
Austin, TX 78731
US
Contact: Aliza Orent
Phone: (512) 735-8030
Email: aliza.orent@shalomaustin.org
Yom HaZikaron/Commemoration for Israel’s Fallen
Speaker: Asher Yarden, Consul General of Israel to the Southwest
Come commemorate Israel’s fallen with film, music, readings, Yizkor, and an address by Asher Yarden, Consul General of Israel to the Southwest. Asher Yarden assumed his duties in February of 2006 as Consul General of Israel to the Southwest, based in Houston, but for the last six years, he served as the Director of the Diplomatic and Civil Law Department in the Legal Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem, Israel. During this period, he represented Israel in numerous international and regional forums. Yarden’s resume also includes serving as a lawyer and Deputy Director of the Diplomatic and Civil Law Department in the Legal Division at the Ministry, the interim Consul General in Sydney Australia as well as many other positions. He holds a LLB degree from Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Israel, and is fluent in Hebrew, English, and Arabic, with a fair understanding of Hungarian. He served in the IDF in combat engineering for three years.
This event is part of Jewish Heritage Month.Click here for a listing of other events happening throughout the month of April.
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The entire Austin community is invited and encouraged to attend two Yom HaShoah commemorative events:
9:30 AM–2:30 PM: Reading of the names of those who perished in the Holocaust at the Texas State Capitol Open Air Rotunda. Adults and students of all ages are encouraged to participate in the reading of names as a way of remembering and respecting the memory of those who were killed. (Note that children must be accompanied by a teacher or parent.)
3–4:30 PM: Interfaith commemoration service at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church (606 West 15th Street – 15th and Rio Grande), followed by a reception.
These important community programs are sponsored by the Community Relations Council of the Jewish Community Association of Austin, in partnership with Austin Area Interreligious Ministries, St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, Texas Hillel, and Texas Hillel’s White Rose Society.
SAVE THE DATE
April 16–18, 2007
Apathy or Action: The Struggle for Human Rights
A symposium sponsored by Texas Hillel’s White Rose Society and the University of Texas at Austin.
Holocaust and Genocide Commemoration
Monday, April 16, 7 PM, San Jacinto Hall (21st & San Jacinto)
with special guest speaker, Walter Kase, Holocaust survivor
Speakers on Genocide in Armenia, Rwanda, and Darfur
Tuesday & Wednesday, April 17 & 18, 6 PM, San Jacinto Hall
For more information, call (512) 476-0125 or visit www.thewhiterosesociety.org.
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Aerobic Israeli Dancing
Thursday nights, from 7-11pm in the CAA multipurpose room at the Dell JCAA.
Please join us!
Contact Mona Goldstain
The Israeli Corner
The Hebrew speaking community get together monthly for a variety of activities including a book club, guest lectures and other social occasions. The group also takes an active role in helping to create the annual Israel Independence Day festivities as well as Yom HaZikaron. All communication about activities via email. If you would like to be on the email list please contact Michelle Perris
The Israeli House Tali Bar – The Israeli House Coordinator
Tel: 713-627-3780 Ext: 511
Fax: 713-627-0149
Email: Israelihouse@houston.mfa.gov.il
Website address: http://houston.mfa.gov.il/
