Austin’s energy, innovation, growth, natural beauty and high quality of life make the Texas capital Forbes magazine’s No. 1 city in America. Not only is Austin the home of The University of Texas, it is also the “Live Music Capital of the World.” Who hasn’t heard of Austin City Limits and South by Southwest for music, film, education and venture capital? It’s no wonder Austin is the heart of Texas!
Such dynamic growth attracts enterprising, entrepreneurial and enthusiastic people. Does this sound like you? It does to many Jewish families and individuals moving here.
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin’s modern Orthodox community, is growing daily along with the area’s general Jewish population. Situated on the picturesque Dell Jewish Community Campus,
CTIoffers daily minyanim in the historic B’nai Abraham Synagogue and numerous adult and youth learning opportunities and programs.
Austin also has an
eruv,
mikvah,
kosher food options, as well as
t wo Jewish day schoolsand a
r eligious supplementary schoolfor children attending Austin’s many outstanding public schools.
Isn’t Austin expensive? Well, Austin is a less expensive option than large East Coast, Midwest or West Coast options. Remember, Texas has
no state income tax. A recent transplanted couple from New York put it this way: “We get more house in Austin, a spacious backyard, and both of us don’t have to work.”
Austin is the most livable metropolitan area in Texas for observant families. Please accept our personal invitation to make Austin and Congregation Tiferet Israel your new Jewish home!