Newsletter

Send your missives to our co-President, Charna Linder <clinder@austin.rr.com>
The pledge drive is going well, and it looks like we will meet our financial goal of raising at least $60,000/year for three years. The final number won't be known until we have all the pledge forms, so if you have not already done so, PLEASE SEND IN YOUR PLEDGE FORM THIS WEEK. Only after we have signed pledge forms totaling more than $60,000 can we activate the pledges and begin collecting the money.
A follow-up meeting is scheduled for Sun., Feb. 26, 4:30 - 6:30pm, ECP Multi-purpose Room.
Children's activities and pizza (for the kids) will be provided.

Next Shabbat is Shabbat Across America and Rebbe's & Rebbetzin's Tisch

Join us for a national celebration of Shabbat, hosted by Rabbi Kerry and Lynda Baker at their home.
Call 419-0945 for directions, and what to bring.
Friday, March 3rd, 6:30 PM, Chez Baker

Early Family Shabbat, Friday, February 24th, 6:30 PM (Note earlier time!), JCC ECP Multi-purpose Room.
With special musical guest, Amy O'Desky. Especially for the young and Young at Heart! Story, song, prayer, and a warm community!

Torah Study, Tuesday, February 28th, Noon, Rabbi's office, 3415 Greystone, Suite 307.
Don't forget to subscribe to the Torah study email list <http://kolhalev.org/mailman/listinfo/ckh-torahstudy_kolhalev.org> for up-to-date information.

Haverim Ke'tanim Havdallah, Saturday, February 25th, 5:00pm, Central Market on Lamar.
Haverim Ke'tanim Invites You to Havdallah, hosted by the Kaplans. Come up to the 2nd floor of the café. We will gather, pray, eat and play!

Professional Services Database

CKH has always emphasized the importance of community. At the request of Rabbi Baker, Misha ben-David is assembling a roster of CKH members and their professional skills. We specifically seek those with human services skills and training; such as physicians, psychotherapists, social workers, counselors, etc. By having this information at hand, you will have some excellent choices from within the CKH community when you seek professional services. There may also be rare occasions where it would be helpful to call on you in an emergency situation. If you would please take a moment to email Chaplain Misha ben-David <mbd@austin.rr.com>, you would be performing a mitzvahs that will benefit the entire congregation.

Social Action / Mitzvah

Amazingly, it is time once again for the Crop Walk. While our congregation is busy ensuring our organization's financial stability, it is still important to remember that there are many in our community and around the globe who lack adequate nutrition on a regular basis. If this is an issue of importance to you, please consider donating money and/or walking with other Austinites on March 5th, starting at the Roy Guerrero Colorado River Park. For more information please contact Cyral Miller <miller-jones@lycos.com> or 371-3014.

Mazel Tov

Happy Birthday To:
Matt O'Desky	on Wednesday, February 22nd
Vincent O'Sullivan	on Thursday, February 23rd
JoAnna Sonenthal	on Thursday, February 23rd	23rd birthday
Leida Bonner	on Monday, February 27th	12th birthday
Andy Blum	on Tuesday, February 28th
Alice Frenk	on Tuesday, February 28th
Jessica Jordan	on Tuesday, February 28th	22nd birthday
Roxanne Simmons	on Tuesday, February 28th	17th birthday

In Remembrance Of

Reubens Pintchovski (Reuven ben Moshe)	Saturday, February 25th / Shevat 27, 5766	Father of Fabio Pintchovski
James Jordan	Sunday, February 26th / Shevat 28, 5766	Father of Mark Jordan
David Bronson	Monday, February 27th / Shevat 29, 5766