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The Austin Anti-Defamation League Torch of Liberty Dinner on March 21 will gather at the Four Seasons Hotel to celebrate the work of ADL and honor a local company, family and couple exemplifying ADL’s mission of fighting for fair treatment and equality for all.
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By Tonyia Cone
Name just about any Jewish film, and you can bet David Goldblatt, Sandy Sack and Cindy Pinto have seen it.
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Jewish Family Service of Austin raised over $16,000 at the Friends of JFS 2011 Benefit on Tuesday, December 6. The event honored long-time volunteer, Lawrence Maze as the JFS Volunteer of the Year and featured entertainment by Mega-Mentalist Sidney Friedman. Over 140 people attended the benefit and were “blown away” by the hour long performance.
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By Andrea Abel
For Erin Binder, graduate school classes in humanitarian assistance and human rights compelled her to focus her studies and career path on development work in Africa. Armed with a bachelor’s degree in international affairs from George Washington University and a master’s in global affairs from New York University, Binder was ready to dig in to solve the myriad problems facing the African continent such as poverty, conflict and HIV/AIDS. There was just one problem. Despite her education and skills, many development agencies and nonprofits preferred applicants to have experience working in a developing country.
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The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and JCC Austin will help host the Souper Bowl of Caring kickoff rally on January 12 in JCC Community Hall, launching the city-wide food drive that culminates on February 5.
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 By Abby Rapoport
Special to The Jewish Outlook
On January 28 when Carol Dochen, Tapestry of Jewish Learning Chair, gets up on stage, welcomes the audience, unveils the new and dynamic logo and the lights go down, the audience will quiet, and on stage will appear Sophie Tucker, Better Midler and Barbra Streisand. Queens of Jewish performance—or in this case, drag queens.
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By Jay Rubin
I. Too many latkes (potato pancakes)? Too many sufganiot (jelly donuts)? Check out the Guide to Staying Healthy and Fit in Austin in this month’s Jewish Outlook. If you’re a JCC member and aren’t taking full advantage of our terrific fitness facilities and staff, now is the time to begin. Contact our Wellness Coordinator Meghan Dixon at 735-8214 to get started. If you’re not a JCC member, visit one of our Sunday afternoon Open Houses in January for a tour and special savings. Contact Sandy Powers at 735-8040 or Daniel Guzick at 735-8026 in our Membership Department. You can also schedule an appointment with them on other days and times. See you at the gym?
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 By Tonyia Cone
Austinites with a hankering for Israeli falafel need look no further than the parking lot of the Dell Jewish Community Campus for a fix, thanks to Shmuel Haviv and his kosher, vegan food trailer, Moses Falafel.
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