Weekend Information

November 6-7 2026 we will welcome Rabbi Moshe Laster as a guest scholar. The weekend services will be led by Rabbi Laster. Additionally, he will be hosting a class available to all. Schedule posted below. For those who are new to Beth El and want to attend services in person, please send in a message to RSVP and please include a little background information about yourself in the “Message” field of the form.

Friday

Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30PM

Community Dinner to follow, pre-registration required

Saturday

Shacharit 9:00AM

Class 3:00PM

Community Dinner

Please join us for community and connection as we enjoy a dinner prepared by Chef Ori. All are welcome, RSVP required. We do not want cost to prohibit anyone from attending. If interested, please contact the Treasurer, Kevin, to discuss options at 512-636-2228.

Parking

For those driving, parking is available on Jollyville Road, which is one street up Mesa Drive, to the northeast of the synagogue. Most of both sides of Jollyville Road are available for parking, with the exception of the areas identified with no parking signs.

About Rabbi Laster

Rabbi Moshe and Chana Baila (CB) Laster come to Austin from Passaic, NJ, where they live with their six‑month‑old son, Shlomo. Rabbi Moshe earned his BA in Math and Semicha from Yeshiva University and works as a Data Scientist at Harbor Health. Even with a busy career, he loves being able to give back and stay involved in community life.

CB is a Psychologist at the VA clinic. As a community rabbi’s daughter and a former teacher, she’s excited to meet everyone, learn together, and connect with y’all during their stay in Austin.