Newsletter — 03 March 2009 / 07 Adar 5769
This Week at Kol Halev …
Torah Study, Tuesday, March 3rd, Noon, CKH Office.
South Austin Kabbalat Shabbat, Friday, March 6thth, 7:30 pm, Casa de Luz auditorium, 1701 Toomey Rd.
Come enjoy: Service — Music — Oneg Shabbat — Discussion. Please join us as we continue out-reach to South Austin. (Click this link for a map.)
Chevrat Shlosha Devarim (CSD), Saturday, March 7th, 10:00 am, CAA Multi-purpose Room (upstairs).
Join us as young and old alike help lead this warm and intimate service. Many of our B’nai Mitzvah students (past & present) lead prayers and chant Torah. Please contact Sherry Blum if you would like a part in the service. A kiddish luncheon follows the service. If you would like to help sponsor the luncheons, send your tax-deductible contributions to the CKH office (with a note designating if for this purpose).
Co-op (full schedule), Sunday, March 8th, 9:30 am, CKH Office.
Board of Directors Meeting, Sunday, March 8th, 1:00 pm, CKH Office.
Purim Celebration and Potluck, Monday, March 9th, 6:00 pm, JCAA Community Hall.
CKH’s Purim Celebration will be Monday, March 9th in the Community Hall, beginning at 6:00 pm with a Potluck. Service follows at 7:00 pm. If anyone feels moved to organize the potluck, please let the office know. In the interim, please follow the following arrangement, last names beginning with:
| A – G: | Side dishes |
| H – N: | Salads |
| O – Z: | Entrees |
Please call Anne Matthews at the CKH office before noon, Friday, March 6th and let her know what you plan to bring. 512-419-0945.
The congregation will provide challah, grape juice, wine and dessert—Hamantaschen. Many fun activities are planned for the whole family. Don’t miss it! Balloons! Groggers! Masks! Haman Pinata! Haman stickers you can stomp or pop!
Purim spiel by Joshua Hoffman in the style of “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?”
Schalachmanot opportunities with One Family Fund and the Women’s Storybook Project
… Next Week at Kol Halev …
Torah Study, Tuesday, March 10th, Noon, CKH Office.
Kabbalat Shabbat, Friday, March 13th, 7:30 pm, ECP Multi-purpose Room.
Join us for our regular Friday night Shabbat Service.
… Upcoming Bar Mitzvah …
The Halbreich family requests the pleasure of your company when
Sholem Abraham Baruch Halbreich
is called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah with Congregation Kol Halev in the JCAA Community Hall on Saturday, March 28th, 2009. The service will begin at 10:00 AM with Kiddush luncheon to follow.
Please r.s.v.p. with the number in your party
by March 15, 2009via phone, 512-891-9396
or e-mail to, <Lindahalbreich@aol.com>.
… Two Sopranos …
Sunday, April 5th, 7:00 pm
A benefit concert for Congregation Kol Halev at the JCAA’s Community Hall. Pop and Jazz vocalist Dr. Judy Alpert, Cantorial Soloist Amy O’Desky, and Pianist Shawn Ellison with special guest, Susanna Sharpe, will treat you to performances of songs from “The American Song Book.” These include favorite standards from Jewish composers, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, and Rodgers and Hammerstein, among others. Coffee and desert will follow. Tickets can be purchased at door before the concert: $11 general admission, $9 JCAA members, seniors & students. Information & reservations: <admin@kolhalev.org> or 419-0945.
We need a couple of volunteers to sit at the ticket table and sell tickets and CD’s about an hour before the concert starts, and a few minutes after it’s over (for CD sales). Judy Alpert is donating proceeds from her CD (“A Single Violet”) sales to CKH.
We would appreciate anyone who may be able to help out with video-taping the concert.
… B’nai Mitzvah Chavurah …
Passover in the Hood – Central Market North
Sunday, April 5th, 1:30 – 4:30 pm – Save the Date!
The Kol Halev B’nai Mitzvah Chavurah event for April will be helping out at Passover in Hood. Our group will be in charge of the craft tables!
Schedule – arrive at Central Market at 1:30 to set up tables, make the Craft sign, and make a sample of each of the craft.
2:00 – 4:00 – we need 2-3 (min.) volunteers for each table, with at least 1 adult per table, and we expect 3 tables. (6-9 volunteers min.) – if we have enough volunteers, we can break into two shifts so we can also take advantage of all the fun going on at the event – choirs, food, fun …
4:00 – 4:30 break down and clean up
We would like you to come and attend the whole event (1:30 – 4:30ish) so we can built closer relationships within the group – more memories, working as teams, etc.
If you have questions, let Karen Gault or Lisa Feder.
Please let us know that you will come so we can figure out all the logistics. Please rsvp before March 31.
… Mazel Tov …
| Happy Birthday | ||
| Collin Michael O’Desky | Thursday, March 5th | 2nd birthday |
| Aaron Joshua Weintraub | Monday, March 9th | 14th birthday |
| Aliyah McRoberts | Tuesday, March 10th | 16th birthday |
| Rona Pogrund | Tuesday, March 10th | |
| Happy Anniversary | ||
| Michele Chandler & Michael Leseten | Thursday, March 5th | 20th anniversary |
… In Remembrance …
| Allan Glazer (Avraham) | Thursday, March 5th / Adar 9, 5769 | Father of Anita Sadun |
| Julie Parker | Thursday, March 5th / Adar 9, 5769 | Grandmother of Bonnie Martin |
| Emanuel Itzkovits (Menachim Mendel ben Mosche Nechemyeh) | Monday, March 9th / Adar 13, 5769 | Father of Judy Alpert |
| Anne Noble Singer | Monday, March 9th / Adar 13, 5769 | Mother of Lori Henderson |
| Bernard Stewart (Beryl) | Monday, March 9th / Adar 13, 5769 | Father of Barbara Wangrin |
… Thank You! …
Congregation Kol Halev gratefully acknowledges the following contributions:
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
Lisa & Seth Feder
in honor of Frank Feder on his Bar Mitzvah
In the Community
Community Service Opportunity
CKH member Margaret O’Sullivan writes: Paladin Community Mental Health Center is a partial hospitalization program in Austin. We have many wonderful clients who would be most deeply appreciative for any donated clothes, particularly larger sizes for women and any sizes for men. They do not have to be in great condition as our clients will appreciate anything as they cannot afford to buy even used clothes in most cases. Also, if any Kol Halev members would like to volunteer to become a one-to- one mentor/friend with a client of Paladin please let Margaret O’Sullivan know at margo1216@austin.rr.com or 345-8287. An hour or two every week or two weeks (not at our center as we have classes the entire time they are with us) would be so meaningful to one of our clients and it is a particularly gratifying experience.
Austin Area Interreligious Ministries CROP Hunger Walk
Saturday, March 7th, at 9:30 am and Sunday, March 8th at 2:30 pm
Roy Guerrero Colorado River Park (off East Riverside Drive, near the ACC Riverside campus).
Hunger Walk is an annual nationwide event sponsored locally by Austin Area Interreligious Ministries (AAIM). In 2008, walkers representing some 110 faith communities and other organizations in Austin raised almost $140,000. Twenty-five percent of the funds raised stay in Austin to support food needs in local agencies including: AAIM for Refugees, Capital Area Food Bank of Texas, Foundation for the Homeless, Casa Marianella, Refugee Services of Texas, and Urban Roots, in addition to local food pantries. The rest go to more than 80 countries to alleviate hunger worldwide. The Walk itself is about one mile long, along a nature trail, and strollers and dogs on leashes are welcome.
Local faith and civic groups of all kinds are invited to create WALK teams. The Walk raises money through individual walkers’ pledge forms. There is not a minimum required for participation. You do not have to walk to raise money, and you do not have to raise money to walk. Organizing your team and fund raising can be done online through the organization that sponsors the Walk nationally, Church World Service: www.cropwalkonline.org.
Contact Amy Greenspan for materials and questions? Call her at 453-8119. Or contact CKH administrator, Anne Matthews at <admin@kolhalev.org> or 419-0945.
Save the Date: BagelFest ‘09
| What: | BagelFest ‘09 |
| Includes: | Adult 5K/Middle School 5K/1K HEB Kids’ Run |
| When: | Sunday, March 8th – 8:00am |
| To Participate: | Register NOW at www.bagelfest5k.com |
THREE Steps to get BagelFest ‘09 off and running and WIN Great PRIZES:
- Register your entire family for the race! Register online at www.bagelfest5k.com.
- Ask your friends, neighbors and work associates to come out and run with us – this is truly a fun way to get hearts pumping for a great cause! They can also register online at www.bagelfest5k.com. Have them refer to you on the registration and win GREAT PRIZES for getting people to come out and run with us!
- Sign-up ONE (or more) TEAMS and SPONSORS from the Austin Community.
Texas Hillel Service Project
Texas Hillel is sending 30 students to Argentina to help the Jewish community deal with the economic crisis. One emphasis is supplies for the Baby Help Center in Buenos Aires. The Center provides medical services, critical care, and daycare to babies 0-5 and their families. Students are taking duffel bags and are collecting NEW:
- Bottles
- Baby Clothes
- Pacifiers
- Toys
- Formula
- Diapers
- Baby Blankets
Items can be donated at these locations:
JCAA
7300 Hart Lane
Bins are in the lobby of the Fitness Center
Texas Hillel
2105 San Antonio Street
Front Desk
Students depart March 15th; please bring donations by March 13th.
Summer Youth Production Workshop
The Summer Youth Production Workshop is an all-inclusive musical theater training experience — from structured voice, acting, and dance lessons with professionals to rehearsals and an exciting opening night. Students will perform in Theater at the J’s production of Into the Woods or Cinderella, July 25 through August 2, 2009.
WORKSHOP DETAILS:
June 28 – July 23
Weekly Schedule:
Into the Woods: Monday – Thursday, 3 – 7 pm and Sunday, 4 – 7 pm
Cinderella: Monday – Thursday, 3 – 7 pm and Sunday, 1 – 4 pm
Participation based on audition and acceptance into the workshop. $600 for JCC members/ $700 for non-members.
AUDITION PREP CLASSES:
Into the Woods: Wednesday, March 4, 6 – 8 pm, $10
Cinderella: Wednesday, March 25, 6 – 8 pm, $10
AUDITION DETAILS:
Into the Woods Audition will be held this Sunday, March 8 from 6:00 -9:00 pm (Ages 11-18 only). 11- to 18-year-olds must bring a sheet of piano music and sing a solo, and may be asked to stay for dance or cold readings.
Cinderella Audition will be held Sunday, March 29 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm (Ages 5-18). 6 – 7 pm: Ages 5-7 will practice a song and a dance combo together. 7 – 9 pm: Ages 8-18 must bring a sheet of piano music and sing a solo, and may be asked to stay for dance or cold readings.
For more information about the Summer Workshop, call Trisha Reed at (512) 735-8058.
Announcing “Military Salute”, A MUSICAL SALUTE TO THE TROOPS
March 22nd, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm, in the Community Hall at the Dell Jewish Community Campus
Austin Post 757 of the Jewish War Veterans announces its first ever variety show in support of all veterans and Jewish active duty service members on March 22, 2009 at 2:00pm in the Community Hall of the Dell Jewish Community Center. The show will feature local professional and amateur singers, dancers, chorale groups, a comedian and musical ensembles. Performances include Abby November, creator of “The Comedy Angels as Mistress of Ceremonies. The show opens with a presentation by the Jewish Family Services senior singers The Dell Tones, under the direction of Cantor Marie Betcher, accompanied by Greta Gutman as they sing Patriot songs.
The show also features some of Austin ’s top talent. The Judy Lee Dancers will tap their way into your hearts. Marshall Sack will accompany Rabbi Cookie Olshein and Sue Bilich as they sing some of the great standards and show tunes. The Tim Curry Trio will captivate you as you listen to him sing his renditions of Gospel, jazz and soul. With Tim is Will Dunlap on guitar and Jorge De Armas on percussions. Donna Menthol, acclaimed vocal performer, will rock you with her sultry voice, “she can do it all with grace and ease”, says James Polk, Grammy-nominated Jazz musician, accompanying Donna on piano.
Refreshments will be served before the performance and during intermission.
Tickets are $25 for Sponsors (includes up- front reserved seating and 2 tickets), General Admission $12 at the door ($10 in advance), $8 for seniors and students and free to active duty military with an ID. For reservations contact Michael Baum at 342-8924, <baumsmt@earthlink.net>. Your can mail your checks made out to “Austin Post 757 JWV” to Michael Baum, 7601 Valley Dale Dr, Austin, TX 78731.
Profits from this variety show will be used solely to support our many charitable activities to support veterans and active duty Jewish service members and the goals and objectives of the local and national JWV organization.
JCRC Legislative Conference
March 22–24, 2009
This incredible event is at the Sheraton Austin and the State Capitol. The Jewish Community Relations Council of the JCAA and the Texas Coalition of Jewish Community Relations Councils welcomes participation in the 2009 Texas Jewish Communities Statewide Legislative Conference, March 22-24, 2009. The Conference brings together policy makers, opinion leaders, and members from Jewish communities across Texas to talk about the current legislative and public policy issues that matter most to us.
The program includes sessions on Poverty, Immigration, Environment and Climate Change, and Healthcare. We will also hear from Speaker Joe Straus and the Governor and Lt. Governor. The conference wraps up with opportunities to meet with our representatives.
The Jewish Community Relations Council serves an important role as the liaison to the Jewish and general communities relating to social action and public policy, health and human services, the First Amendment and church-state, education, civil liberties, hate crimes and anti-Semitism, and Israel and international issues. Register Online. For more information, contact Lisa Goodgame at (512) 735-8012 or email <lisa.goodgame@shalomaustin.org>.
NCJW 25th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, March 29th, 6:00 – 10:00 pm, Alamo Drafthouse/Village Center, $50 per person.
To commemorate a quarter century of work and accomplishments in Austin, the Austin Section of NCJW will host a gala at the Alamo Drafthouse on Anderson Lane. The event includes dinner and a comedy about a family reconciling its differences prior to their son’s bar mitzvah, Keeping up with the Steins, starring Jeremy Piven, Jamie Gertz, Gary Marshal, Daryl Hannah, Doris Roberts and Larry Miller. Send checks made out to NCJW to PO 26641, Austin 78755. Email <web@ncjwaustin.org> for more info. www.ncjwaustin.org.
The Inaugural JCAA Men’s Night Out Event
Wednesday, April 1st,
6:30 pm Cocktails
7:30 pm BBQ Dinner & Program
Dell Jewish Community Campus, 7300 Hart Ln..
Featuring Bret Stephens, Wall Street Journal global affairs columnist & former Editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post.
Presenting Aaron Freeman, NPR’s All Things Considered commentator and Second City stand-up comedian & evening emcee.
Honoring Ky Terrell, JCAA Director of Security
For more information and to reserve your seat for the barbecue and beer dinner, call (512) 795-9937 ext. 12 or email Alison Cassorla. (Dietary laws observed.)
$40 per person, plus a minimum commitment of $180 per person to the 2009 Austin United Jewish Community Campaign payable throughout 2009.
Do you have an announcement? Good news? Community service opportunity? Please send submissions for inclusion in the Congregation newsletter to by 10:00pm Monday (next deadline is March 09, 2009).
Have you missed a recent issue of the CKH Newsletter? If so, you can always find back issues at kolhalev.org/about/newsletter/.
Congregation Kol Halev is located at:
3415 Greystone Drive, Suite 307,
Austin, Texas 78731
(512) 419-0945
