Shalom Austin

We’re honored to be recognized as The Best Place for Working Parents,?for the fourth year in a row,?leading the way with family-friendly policies! At Shalom Austin, our goal is to support families—both in our community and in our workplace. We are grateful for this recognition!?? ? To see our job opportunities, visit?shalomaustin.org/jobs.

Shalom Austin is thrilled to announce key leadership promotions, reinforcing our commitment to growth, innovation, and community building as we continue to enhance Jewish life in Austin and beyond. These leaders embody our staff core values—unity, excellence, respect, creativity, initiative, and knowledge—and will further strengthen our ability to serve, engage, and inspire our community. ? Rachel Stern?has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy & Impact Officer, stepping in as the organization’s second-in-command with a focus on community impact.?Amy Hyman, now Chief Philanthropy Officer, will continue leading efforts to grow and sustain philanthropic support.?Matt Perez, as Chief Experience Officer, will oversee key operational and membership areas to enhance the community experience.?Nicole Gilger?will take on additional responsibilities overseeing our Security department, alongside her role as Chief Financial Officer, reinforcing financial sustainability and safety.?Wendy Goodman, now Marketing and Communications Vice President, will elevate Shalom Austin’s brand and outreach. ? These leadership enhancements reflect our dedication to philanthropy, education, social service, culture, spirituality, and total wellness, ensuring a vibrant, inclusive, and impactful future for our community.? ? Mazel tov to the Shalom Austin leadership team!

We are pleased to announce that, this summer, Rabbi Amy B. Cohen will be transitioning from Shalom Austin's Chief Social Services Officer and Jewish Family Service (JFS) Executive Director to a new position as Rabbinical Counselor at Shalom Austin! In this new role, Rabbi Cohen will provide spiritual, pastoral, and clinical support to individuals and families, focusing on care during times of illness, loss, and life transitions. She will also collaborate with the Bernard & Audre Rapoport Center for Jewish Culture and Education team to offer enriching adult Jewish education. Rabbi Cohen will remain on the JFS team and is deeply committed to Shalom Austin JFS’s ability to serve the growing needs of the community. She will continue to work towards that in her new role. She will work closely with congregations, senior living facilities, and local chaplains to provide compassionate care and guidance.? Please join us in thanking Rabbi Cohen for her exceptional contributions and wishing her well as she steps into this important new role this summer!

Opening a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) at the Shalom Austin Jewish Foundation can help you unlock the true power of your giving! Think of a DAF as a charitable savings account earning tax-free interest, making your giving simpler and more tax-efficient, and all this through your Jewish community. Start your charitable journey with a contribution of cash, stock, or other assets and join our family of fund holders who give from Jewish values to over 800 non-profits nationwide. You can give to any non-profit organization that reflects your values and charitable interests. With a Donor Advised Fund, you have personal access to the Foundation’s Philanthropic Advisor for questions and concerns about the needs of the Jewish community and greater Austin and the organizations that serve them. Let's make a difference together; find out more at https://lnkd.in/gwYcryke today!

Austin, we need your nominations! Do you know of an individual or group making significant contributions to our community through voluntary service? If you think their dedication and impact deserve recognition, nominate them for the Community Service Award today! The winner will be honored at our Annual Meeting, coming up on May 21st - be sure to save the date! The deadline to nominate is April 12; visit shalomaustin.org/nominate to nominate today.