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Congregation Kol Halev Newsletter, March 14, 2006 / 14 Adar 5766

B'nai Mitzvah Havurah Book Drive

The B’nai Mitzvah Havurah is holding a book drive for the Capital Area Reach Out and Read Organization (CAROR). CAROR is an organization which promotes reading to young children, ages 0-5. Books are distributed at area clinics by pediatricians and staff to at-risk families in an effort to promote literacy and quality time between parent and child.

If you have some gently used books appropriate for children under age 5 that you would like to donate, please contact Diane Graves at 795-9150 or dsgraves@austin.rr.com to arrange for pick up. The b’nai mitzvah kids will be sort the books and prepare them ready for donation at their monthly meeting. We shall gather on March 19th, 2-4pm to sort the books and schmooze with a make your own sundae buffet at the Blatt residence address; 3801 Agape Lane, Austin TX 78735.

Please let us know if you can make it, Liz Blatt <lblatt@austin.rr.com> or 329-8127.

Friday Night Kabbalat Shabbat Services, Friday, March 17th, 7:30pm, Kol Halev sanctuary: ECP Multi-purpose Room.
A warm, welcoming Shabbat featuring Amy O'Desky as special musical guest.

Joint traditional service with Chevrat Shlosha Devarim, Saturday, March 18th, 10:00am, Upstairs Multi-purpose Room (Education Building).
This traditional egalitarian minyon meets at 10:00 PROMPTLY. Please contact Reuven Robbins (453-5456 or rrobbins@austin.rr.com) if you would like a part in the service or would like to help sponsor this or future luncheons, which follow services.

Torah Study, Tuesday, March 21st, Noon, Rabbi's office, 3415 Greystone, Suite 307.

Adult B'nai Mitzvah: "Modern Jewish Thought", Monday, March 20th, 7-8:30pm, Rabbi's office, 3415 Greystone, Suite 307.
This is the first meeting of the next session of CKH's Adult B'nai Mitzvah program, "Modern Jewish Thought". The program is open to all members. Each segment is independent. One may complete the units in any order.

Haverim Ke'tanim Havdallah, Saturday, March 25th, 5:00pm, Central Market on Lamar.
Haverim Ke'tanim Invites You to Havdallah, hosted by Gwen Zucker. 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.

I’ll Take Romance

Wednesday, March 29th, 7:30pm — "I’ll Take Romance", a musical evening at the JCAA's Community Hall. Popular jazz vocalists, Judy Alpert and Donna Menthol, perform romantic popular songs that have become international hits. Song selections include American, Yiddish, Spanish, French, and Hungarian favorites. Buy tickets at the door: $11 general admission, $9 JCAA members, seniors & students. Information & reservations: 453-5365 or Judy Alpert <judyalp101@aol.com> .

Celebrate Passover with Kol Halev

Thursday, April 13th, 6:30pm — Join us for a Passover second-night Seder in the JCAA Community Hall. Rabbi Baker and Cantor Sherwin will lead us in a very special Seder while we enjoy a wonderful catered dinner. Adults $27.50; Children $14.00. Please reserve your spot early. Payment due by April 6th. Call the CKH office at 419-0945 or (volunteer) coordinator, Marcia Hoffman at 310-7762.

Welcome New Members

Please join the rest of Kol Halev and welcome our new members:

Susan Ghertner, a member of CKH when she lived in Austin, has rejoined us as an out of town member. We are delighted to have her as part of CKH again.

If you notice someone at services whom you don't recognize, please introduce yourself, that's how we become a community.

Mazel Tov

Happy Birthday To:
Jenny Odintz	on Wednesday, March 15th	21st birthday
Gabriela Sarason	on Thursday, March 16th	9th birthday
Marty Hood	on Friday, March 17th
Katie O'Sullivan	on Monday, March 20th	17th birthday
Sherry Blum	on Tuesday, March 21st
Ruth Friede	on Tuesday, March 21st	25th birthday
Charna Linder	on Tuesday, March 21st
Paul Pawluk	on Tuesday, March 21st
Adan Zylberberg	on Tuesday, March 21st	5th birthday
Happy Anniversary To:
Chip & Karen Lee Rainey	on Tuesday March 21st	2nd anniversary

In Remembrance Of

Victor Simon (Gavriel)	Friday, March 17th / Adar 17, 5766	Grandfather of Robin Rosenstock
Sue Schreiber	Sunday, March 19th / Adar 19, 5766	Grandmother of Diane Graves
Irene Wolff	Monday, March 20th / Adar 20, 5766	Mother of David Wolff
Ann Seligman	Tuesday, March 21st / Adar 21, 5766