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May 2026

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ADL | Breaking Down Antisemitism All Day (16 days)
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Starts Apr 15, 2026
Ends Apr 30, 2026
You have the power to create truly inclusive, welcoming classrooms where every student thrives. This transformative professional learning experience will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to tackle hate head-on, building a dynamic culture of awareness, respect and meaningful action.
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MJH | Witness Theater: The Fifth Witness
MJH | Witness Theater: The Fifth Witness 1:00pm - 2:00pm (1h)
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Starts Apr 26, 2026 at 1:00pm
Ends Apr 26, 2026 at 2:00pm
This unique performance is the culmination of eight months of heartfelt collaboration between four Holocaust survivors and high school students. The diverse group of high school students will portray stories of the Holocaust survivors who survived Auschwitz concentration camp, ghetto life in Hungary, persecution in the Netherlands, and antisemitism in Morocco.
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ADL | Breaking Down Antisemitism All Day (16 days)
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Starts Apr 15, 2026
Ends Apr 30, 2026
You have the power to create truly inclusive, welcoming classrooms where every student thrives. This transformative professional learning experience will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to tackle hate head-on, building a dynamic culture of awareness, respect and meaningful action.
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ADL | Breaking Down Antisemitism All Day (16 days)
General
Starts Apr 15, 2026
Ends Apr 30, 2026
You have the power to create truly inclusive, welcoming classrooms where every student thrives. This transformative professional learning experience will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to tackle hate head-on, building a dynamic culture of awareness, respect and meaningful action.
Click for more info
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ADL | Breaking Down Antisemitism All Day (16 days)
General
Starts Apr 15, 2026
Ends Apr 30, 2026
You have the power to create truly inclusive, welcoming classrooms where every student thrives. This transformative professional learning experience will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to tackle hate head-on, building a dynamic culture of awareness, respect and meaningful action.
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MJH | Virtual Walking Tour: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
MJH | Virtual Walking Tour: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising 10:00am - 11:00am (1h)
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Starts Apr 29, 2026 at 10:00am
Ends Apr 29, 2026 at 11:00am
Join us for a live and interactive Jewish heritage journey through Warsaw, Poland, with a meaningful focus on the history and legacy of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. Led by our guide in real time, we will walk through the streets of the former ghetto area, exploring where daily life once unfolded for hundreds of thousands of Jewish residents before the devastation of the Holocaust.
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UTD | Remembering Dr. Zsuzsanna Ozsváth
UTD | Remembering Dr. Zsuzsanna Ozsváth 4:30pm - 6:00pm (1h 30m)
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Starts Apr 29, 2026 at 4:30pm
Ends Apr 29, 2026 at 6:00pm
Please join us as we celebrate the life and memory of Dr. Zsuzsanna Ozsváth. You can learn more about Dr. Ozsváth on her In Memoriam page.
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ADL | Breaking Down Antisemitism All Day (16 days)
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Starts Apr 15, 2026
Ends Apr 30, 2026
You have the power to create truly inclusive, welcoming classrooms where every student thrives. This transformative professional learning experience will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to tackle hate head-on, building a dynamic culture of awareness, respect and meaningful action.
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Joe Alterman: The Sounds of Jewish America
Joe Alterman: The Sounds of Jewish America 7:30pm - 8:30pm (1h)
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Starts Apr 30, 2026 at 7:30pm
Ends Apr 30, 2026 at 8:30pm
Part performance, part storytelling, jazz pianist, Joe Alterman shares timeless American music with fascinating Jewish stories woven into exploring the vibrant intersection of Jewish heritage and American music that defines a cultural legacy.
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Echoes & Reflections | Making Gay History: The Nazi Era
Echoes & Reflections | Making Gay History: The Nazi Era 3:00pm - 4:00pm (1h)
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Starts May 2, 2026 at 3:00pm
Ends May 2, 2026 at 4:00pm
To commemorate Pride Month, Eric Marcus, founder and host of the award-winning Making Gay History podcast, will introduce its current 12-episode series on the experiences of LGBTQ people during the rise of the Nazi regime, World War II, and the Holocaust.
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Jewish Federation of San Antonio | PJ Library – JAHM In The Park
Jewish Federation of San Antonio | PJ Library – JAHM In The Park 4:00pm - 5:00pm (1h)
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Starts May 3, 2026 at 4:00pm
Ends May 3, 2026 at 5:00pm
Register your family for our special event on May 3rd, 4:00 PM at the park. We look forward to welcoming you and your children for a fun-filled day! Please complete the form below to reserve your spot. You will receive the location of the event once registration is completed.
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Echoes & Reflections | Holocaust Teaching in the Shadow of Distortion and Trivialization
Echoes & Reflections | Holocaust Teaching in the Shadow of Distortion and Trivialization 2:00pm - 3:00pm (1h)
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Starts May 4, 2026 at 2:00pm
Ends May 4, 2026 at 3:00pm
How do we teach the Holocaust at a time of Holocaust distortion and trivialization in contemporary culture? The Holocaust is a global symbol of evil, but it has been decontextualized.
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Jewish Federation of San Antonio | Jewish American Heritage Month Webinar Registration
Jewish Federation of San Antonio | Jewish American Heritage Month Webinar Registration 6:00pm - 8:00pm (2h)
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Starts May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm
Ends May 4, 2026 at 8:00pm
Register to join the Jewish American Heritage Month Webinar on Monday, May 4th at 6pm. You will receive the Zoom link for the webinar in your email after registration.
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Echoes & Reflections | Villains Into Heroes: The Rehabilitation of Antisemites, Fascists, and Others Complicit in Holocaust Crimes
Echoes & Reflections | Villains Into Heroes: The Rehabilitation of Antisemites, Fascists, and Others Complicit in Holocaust Crimes 3:00pm - 4:00pm (1h)
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Starts May 5, 2026 at 3:00pm
Ends May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm
This webinar critically examines contemporary efforts to rehabilitate the reputations of Holocaust-era perpetrators and fascist organizations, situating these developments within broader debates on historical memory, revisionism, and political culture.
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Bookfest: Zariz: 100 Easy, Breezy, Tel Aviv-y Recipes
Bookfest: Zariz: 100 Easy, Breezy, Tel Aviv-y Recipes 7:30pm - 8:30pm (1h)
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Starts May 6, 2026 at 7:30pm
Ends May 6, 2026 at 8:30pm
Join JCC Dallas for a special evening as we welcome Adeena Sussman to the J, in conversation with Rachel Pinn. Following the discussion, stay for a book signing and tastings from the cookbook.
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MJH | The Last Musician of Auschwitz: Teaching About Music During the Holocaust
MJH | The Last Musician of Auschwitz: Teaching About Music During the Holocaust 2:00pm - 4:00pm (2h)
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Starts May 7, 2026 at 2:00pm
Ends May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm
Join the Museum of Jewish Heritage and Center for Jewish History as we explore the story of Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, a Holocaust survivor who played in the Auschwitz orchestra. Through primary sources, testimony, and lesson plans, we will explore pedagogy for bringing this into your classroom.
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HMH | Celebrating Jewish-American Heritage Month with DACAMERA Young Artists
HMH | Celebrating Jewish-American Heritage Month with DACAMERA Young Artists 6:30pm - 8:30pm (2h)
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Starts May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm
Ends May 7, 2026 at 8:30pm
Come hear an evening of music celebrating the Jewish-American experience with the musicians of DACAMERA Young Artists.
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Echoes & Reflections | Nurturing Understanding: Holocaust Education in the Primary Classroom
Echoes & Reflections | Nurturing Understanding: Holocaust Education in the Primary Classroom 3:00pm - 4:00pm (1h)
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Starts May 12, 2026 at 3:00pm
Ends May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm
Introducing these narratives to primary-age students in age-appropriate ways helps lay an early foundation for empathy, perspective-taking, and moral awareness. Their stories offer educators a powerful entry point for teaching difficult histories, helping students widen their historical lens.
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PJ Library | JAHM Storytime in Boerne
PJ Library | JAHM Storytime in Boerne 10:00am - 11:30am (1h 30m)
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Starts May 13, 2026 at 10:00am
Ends May 13, 2026 at 11:30am
Join us for a special Jewish American Heritage Month Storytime! Families are invited to enjoy a welcoming morning of stories, connection, and learning as we celebrate Jewish American voices, experiences, and contributions.
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ADL | Teaching the Full Story: Jewish Diversity from MENA Communities
ADL | Teaching the Full Story: Jewish Diversity from MENA Communities 3:00pm - 4:00pm (1h)
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Starts May 14, 2026 at 3:00pm
Ends May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm
In recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month, ADL and JIMENA invite educators to learn about the history, culture and contributions of Mizrahi and Sephardic Jews in America.
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Dallas First Annual Kosher International Food, Wine and Spirits Festival
Dallas First Annual Kosher International Food, Wine and Spirits Festival 6:15pm - 8:30pm (2h 15m)
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Starts May 14, 2026 at 6:15pm
Ends May 14, 2026 at 8:30pm
First Annual Kosher International Food, Wine and Spirits Festival Featuring traditional foods and recipes from 10 countries, including Israel, Morocco, South Africa, Japan, Argentina, United Kingdom, and others
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Shalom Austin | Bollywood Meets Borscht Belt
Shalom Austin | Bollywood Meets Borscht Belt 4:00pm - 7:00pm (3h)
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Starts May 17, 2026 at 4:00pm
Ends May 17, 2026 at 7:00pm
HC4A and Shalom Austin welcome you to the 13th Annual Bollywood Meets Borscht Belt on Sunday, May 17, 2026, for an unforgettable celebration of music, dance, food, and community—all in support of a powerful cause.
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Echoes & Reflections | The Auschwitz Album: Visual Evidence of the Mass Murder Program
Echoes & Reflections | The Auschwitz Album: Visual Evidence of the Mass Murder Program 2:00pm - 3:00pm (1h)
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Starts May 18, 2026 at 2:00pm
Ends May 18, 2026 at 3:00pm
The only photos that portray the story of the transports that arrived at Auschwitz-Birkenau during the summer of 1944 are found in the "Auschwitz Album."
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Union Advocacy Webinar: Supporting Jewish Educators and Ensuring Inclusive Unions
Union Advocacy Webinar: Supporting Jewish Educators and Ensuring Inclusive Unions 5:30pm - 6:30pm (1h)
General
Starts May 20, 2026 at 5:30pm
Ends May 20, 2026 at 6:30pm
Join for a conversation designed for K–12 educators interested in learning how to advocate effectively within their unions in response to antisemitism and to ensure Jewish members feel included and supported.
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Shalom Austin | Mitzvah Day
Shalom Austin | Mitzvah Day 6:00pm - 7:30pm (1h 30m)
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Starts May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm
Ends May 20, 2026 at 7:30pm
Join Shalom Austin this Jewish American Heritage Month as we come together in the spirit of community, compassion, and shared responsibility. Rooted in our core Jewish values of tikkun olam (repairing the world), chesed (kindness), and kehillah (community), we invite you to take part in a meaningful service opportunity with Shalom Austin.
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Memorial Day (Office Closed)
Memorial Day (Office Closed) All Day
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May 25, 2026 (All Day)
The Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission office will be closed.
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Echoes & Reflections | Researching Jewish American Heritage Through the American Archive of Public Broadcasting
Echoes & Reflections | Researching Jewish American Heritage Through the American Archive of Public Broadcasting 3:00pm - 4:00pm (1h)
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Starts May 26, 2026 at 3:00pm
Ends May 26, 2026 at 4:00pm
In this webinar, Media Historian and Curator Michelle Kelley of the American Archive of Public Broadcasting (AAPB) will provide an overview of the AAPB’s resources related to Jewish American history and culture. These include unedited interviews from documentary productions, as well as public radio and television broadcasts on Jewish American life, many of which are included in the AAPB’s Jewish American Heritage Collection.
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UTEP Recital Series
UTEP Recital Series 8:00pm - 9:30pm (1h 30m)
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Starts May 28, 2026 at 8:00pm
Ends May 28, 2026 at 9:30pm
A recital of music by Jewish composers as performed by Stephen Nordstrom on violin and viola and Nayeli Dousa on piano. The list of composers includes: Joseph Achron Paul Ben-Haim Erwin Schulhoff Issay Dobrowen Ernest Bloch Alexander Tansman
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JFSA: San Antonio Missions Jewish Heritage Game
JFSA: San Antonio Missions Jewish Heritage Game 1:00pm - 4:00pm (3h)
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Starts May 31, 2026 at 1:00pm
Ends May 31, 2026 at 4:00pm
Join the San Antonio Missions Baseball Club for our first ever Jewish Community Day! Celebrate the conclusion of Jewish American Heritage Month with an unforgettable day dedicated to community and culture! Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 31st at 1 PM and head over to Wolff Stadium for a day filled with excitement, unity, and fun.
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May 2026

ADL | Breaking Down Antisemitism

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  • Wed, Apr 15 - Thu, Apr 30, 2026
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  Online workshop

MJH | Witness Theater: The Fifth Witness

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  • Sun, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  Online

MJH | Virtual Walking Tour: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

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  • Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  Virtual

UTD | Remembering Dr. Zsuzsanna Ozsváth

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  • Wed, Apr 29, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  University of Texas at Dallas

Joe Alterman: The Sounds of Jewish America

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  • Thu, Apr 30, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  9000 S. Rice Houston, TX 77096 Merfish Teen Center

Echoes & Reflections | Making Gay History: The Nazi Era

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  • Sat, May 2, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  Online via Zoom

Jewish Federation of San Antonio | PJ Library – JAHM In The Park

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  • Sun, May 3, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  Location once registration is complete

Echoes & Reflections | Holocaust Teaching in the Shadow of Distortion and Trivialization

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  • Mon, May 4, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  Online via Zoom

Jewish Federation of San Antonio | Jewish American Heritage Month Webinar Registration

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  • Mon, May 4, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  Online Via Zoom

Echoes & Reflections | Villains Into Heroes: The Rehabilitation of Antisemites, Fascists, and Others Complicit in Holocaust Crimes

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  • Tue, May 5, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  Online via Zoom

Bookfest: Zariz: 100 Easy, Breezy, Tel Aviv-y Recipes

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  • Wed, May 6, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  Aaron Family Jewish Community Center 7900 Northaven Rd Dallas, Texas

MJH | The Last Musician of Auschwitz: Teaching About Music During the Holocaust

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  • Thu, May 7, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  Online

HMH | Celebrating Jewish-American Heritage Month with DACAMERA Young Artists

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  • Thu, May 7, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  Holocaust Museum Houston 5401 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004

Echoes & Reflections | Nurturing Understanding: Holocaust Education in the Primary Classroom

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  • Tue, May 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  Online via Zoom

PJ Library | JAHM Storytime in Boerne

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  • Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  Boerne Public Library

ADL | Teaching the Full Story: Jewish Diversity from MENA Communities

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  • Thu, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  Online via Zoom

Dallas First Annual Kosher International Food, Wine and Spirits Festival

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  • Thu, May 14, 6:15pm - 8:30pm
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  Tiferet Israel (indoor hall) 10909 Hillcrest Rd in Dallas, Texas 75230

Shalom Austin | Bollywood Meets Borscht Belt

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  • Sun, May 17, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  Dell JCC 7300 Hart Ln Austin TX, 78731

Echoes & Reflections | The Auschwitz Album: Visual Evidence of the Mass Murder Program

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  • Mon, May 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  Online via Zoom

Union Advocacy Webinar: Supporting Jewish Educators and Ensuring Inclusive Unions

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  • Wed, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  Online via Zoom

Shalom Austin | Mitzvah Day

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  • Wed, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  Dell Jewish Community Center 7300 Hart Lane Austin, TX 78731 United States

Memorial Day (Office Closed)

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  • Mon, May 25 (all day)
  • Calendar:   General

Echoes & Reflections | Researching Jewish American Heritage Through the American Archive of Public Broadcasting

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  • Tue, May 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  Online via Zoom

UTEP Recital Series

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  • Thu, May 28, 8:00pm - 9:30pm
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  Congregation B'nai Zion | El Paso

JFSA: San Antonio Missions Jewish Heritage Game

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  • Sun, May 31, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Calendar:   General
  • Location:  Wolff Stadium | San Antonio

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