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HAAM Benefit at Congregation Agudas Achim
Joshua Newburger is a lucky Austin student.
Kristina Winters, Joshua Newburger, Ora Shay
Not only has he earned an excellent musical education, as evidenced by his violin performance on Sunday at Congregation Agudas Achim.
Sandra van Tilburg, Kees van Tilburg
But he also is receiving a socially connected education at the tiny Khabele School in Central Austin. Part of that program insists students devote two weeks out of the year to special projects; one of those must count as community service.
Mary Wood, Robin McKeever
Newburger chose the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians as his beneficiary, and staged a fundraiser with silent auction and reception, besides the concert. Now how many times does a high school student do all that?
Claire Nassaux, Micah Sutton, Aubrey Boozer, Theresa Woodsong
The concert was delayed a bit as the audience searched for the venue at the Dell Jewish Community Campus. I took the time to explore the synagogue. This Lake/Flato masterpiece is one of the finest buildings in Austin, a symphony of wood, concrete, metal and, of course, Texas light. Acoustics crisp. I could spend all afternoon there, if there weren’t other events …
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