Shalom Austin is the hub of Jewish life in Central Texas. Through our cultural values, we provide services and resources to connect, empower and impact the community locally, nationally and around the world.
Shalom Austin knows the Jewish people of Austin will live their best lives when they can access a vibrant, thriving community of people who share a culture of common life experiences. Shalom Austin empowers the people and organizations that make a difference in our Jewish community. We provide leadership, financial support, services, facilities and connections with people and Jewish organizations throughout Austin, Israel and the world.
Shalom Austin consists of four main branches including Jewish Community Center, Jewish Federation of Greater Austin, Jewish Family Service and the Jewish Foundation of Austin & Central Texas, who are all tasked with delivering on aspects of our promise to the Austin community.
Temple Shalom of Newton is a vibrant and growing Reform Jewish community of roughly 650 families. We have a diverse congregation and a wide variety of programs and activities. Our collaborative staff and lay leaders are eager to help new and existing members engage in ways that are meaningful to them and make the process of receiving and sharing information smooth and efficient.
Congregation B'nai Torah (CBT) is a vibrant and engaging congregation located in one of the most
dynamic Jewish communities in the United States. B'nai Torah has grown from 300 plus families to
730 families in the last eight years. CBT offers diverse and engaging opportunities for prayer,
learning, and celebrations for people of all ages through traditional, family-style, and participatory
services and programs. CBT has a strong preschool, religious school, Yeladim and USY youth group
chapters for teens, a Young Adults group, and Sisterhood and Brotherhood auxiliaries, in addition to
program groups for adults. B'nai Torah is committed to our social action programs in Atlanta and
around the world. We are currently in the middle of a $5 million capital campaign to renovate and
expand our campus.