Rabbi Daniel Septimus
CEO · Shalom Austin
CEO at Shalom Austin. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 2 organizations on the Form 990 record.
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Rabbi Daniel Septimus, a fifth-generation Houstonian, moved to Austin in 2014. He served as Executive Director of Texas Hillel for over two years before becoming CEO of Shalom Austin in September 2016, the central hub for Jewish life in Central Texas.
Under his leadership, Shalom Austin underwent a transformative era, including a $40 million capital campaign and significant growth in revenue and membership. He is slated to transition from Shalom Austin on July 1, 2026, to become the first Executive Director of the newly established Center for Jewish Peoplehood with the JCC Association of North America.
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- Executive Director, Texas Hillel (2014 - September 2016)
- Associate Rabbi and Director of Congregation Learning, Temple De Hirsch Sinai (7 years prior to 2014)
- Tulane University (graduated 2002)2002
- Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (ordained 2007)2007
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