Congregation Kol Halev Newsletter, 
February 13, 2007 / 25 Shevet 5767

This Week at Kol Halev:

Kabbalat Shabbat, Friday, February 16th, 7:30 pm, ECP Multi-purpose Room.
To the children of our congregation members and services attendees: Please join Natasha Schultz during the adult services in room 127. We have a group of children ages 5 - 11 that meet after candle lighting from about 8:00 - 8-45 pm. We will make masks and puppets for Purim and act out short skits during February and have some other activities before Passover. We only meet during the regular 7:30 pm services, not during Friday Night Alive! or early services. See you there!

Torah Meets Tinseltown, Saturday, February 17th, 6:30pm, Rabbi & Lynda Baker's house.
Come to the second meeting of "Torah Meets Tinseltown" at Chez Baker. We will observe Havdalah at 6:30 pm. Then Rabbi Baker will give a brief introduction to the move. We’ll watch and talk about “The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob.” Here’s something about the film, for those who haven’t seen it: In this French comedy, Louis de Funes stars as Victor Pivert, a hopelessly bigoted man. Victor loves people, as long as they're Caucasian, French, and Catholic. But when it comes to foreigners, Victor draws the line. His ultimate nightmare becomes a reality the day of his daughter's wedding, when he stumbles across a group of Arab revolutionaries and is forced into hiding as a rabbi. The film is widely regarded as one of the great masterpieces of French comedy, and has become a cult classic. It is also seen as one of the best socially-aware films, as the topic of the film (racism) is actually very serious. It contains funny (but clever) musings about a multicultural society and also delivers a powerful statement in favor of tolerance and understanding. The handshake between Slimane and Salomon at the end of the movie (despite their differences, the Jew helped the Muslim) is a beautiful mark of understanding, full of reason. After the movie Rabbi Baker will lead a discussion. Please RSVP at 419-0945 or <rabbi@kolhalev.org>.

Torah Study, Tuesday, February 13th, Noon, CKH Office.

....  Next Week  ....

Kabbalat Shabbat, Friday, February 23rd, 7:30 pm, ECP Multi-purpose Room.  (NOTE TIME CHANGE.)

Haverim Ke'tanim (Little Friends), February 24th, 5:00 pm, la Madeleine (restaurant), 3418 N. Lamar Blvd. (map).
After a wonderful learning and worship experience featuring stories, music, arts & crafts, games and a kid-friendly Havdalah service, the kindergartners, pre-schoolers and their families can stay for dinner and get to know each other, schedule play-dates, etc.

Sundays in the Park (with Rebbe), Sunday, February 25th, 10:00 am, Central Market Café, 4001 N. Lamar Blvd. (map).
“Sundays in the Park with Rebbe” is the title of Rabbi Baker’s Sunday morning series of discussions at the Central Market Café from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  This year’s series features topics taken from “You Be the Judge,” a book by Joel Lurie Grishaver which presents a number of provocative ethical dilemmas, quandaries, and challenges with a Jewish, spiritual or moral twist—and a proposed Jewish resolution, all of which is fair game for our discussion over gourmet coffee and nosherei (little stuff to nibble).  Here are the kind of the dilemmas we’ll consider:  The Kippah That Was Too Trustworthy, The Nolan Ryan Rookie Card Caper, Can You Cheat at Torah?, and How Long Is ‘Til Death Do Us Part’?

Torah Study, Tuesday, February 20th, Noon, CKH Office.

Sisterhood

We will be welcoming new members at our next get together …
... Sunday, February 18th, 10 am, at Kneaded Pleasures on 3573 Far West Blvd. (next to the Post Office, map).
Please stop by! This is an excellent chance to visit with other Sisterhood members, welcome new members or become a new member, and help plan the rest of the year! We are trying to provide a casual venue for the Kol Halev women to become better acquainted, build friendships, and work towards the goals of the Sisterhood. We understand that each person may have schedules and responsibilities that may not always allow you to participate at every Sisterhood meeting or event, but hope you can join us when you can! Contact Karen Gault <kgault@austin.rr.com> for more information.

Mazel Tov

....  New Arrival  ....

Mazel Tov to David and Liz Dubrow on the arrival of their first baby, a son, Jacob Ilan. The bris will be on February 13th at 4:00 pm at their house, 11505 Windermere Meadows, 78759.

In Remembrance

Thank You!
Congregation Kol Halev gratefully acknowledges the following contributions:

Chevrat Shlosha Devarim Lunch Fund
by Alex & Norma Freimark

....  In the Community  ....

Special Tapestry Encore Event, Nostalgia, Thursday, March 1st, 7:30 pm, JCAA Community Hall. The musical performance, Nostalgia, is based on a personal, yet universal story of one woman's escape during the 1956 revolution from war torn Budapest. From Communist occupied Hungary to freedom in the United States, international song stylist and jazz vocalist (and CKH member), Judy Alpert, will weave her moving story in the popular songs of the era. Tickets will be available at the door the evening of the performance. General admission - $11; Seniors, JCAA Members and Students - $9. For information: 453-5365 or <judyalp101@aol.com>.

An Examination of the Lives of Our Brothers and Sisters in Israel Today, A discussion with Professor PAUL LIPTZ,
Sunday, February 18th, 3:30 pm, JCAA Community Hall.
Presented by Temple Beth Shalom and The Community Relations Council of the Jewish Community Association of Austin.  Paul Liptz is a social historian who lectures at the Hebrew Union College in Jerusalem.  He is also director of education at the Saltz International Education Center of the World Union of Progressive Judaism.  He has been on the faculty of the Department of Middle Eastern History at Tel Aviv University for 35 years.  Since making aliyah on June 4, 1967, one day before the Six Day War, he has also been involved in several other academic and educational institutions.  He frequently travels around the world lecturing in fields related to Jewish, Israeli and Middle Eastern issues.  Complimentary tea and snacks will be served.

"Voices Against Violence", Interactive Peer Theater Performance for Teens and Young Adults,
Tuesday, February 20th, 7 - 9:30 pm, Texas Hillel, 2105 San Antonio St. (map), no charge.
The Austin Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Violence presents "Voices Against Violence," an interactive peer theater program at UT that addresses the issues of dating violence and sexual assault, utilizing techniques that encourage audience participation. A beverage and dessert buffet will follow the performance. For more information, contact Michele Chandler at (512) 250-1043.

Do you have an announcement?  Good news?  Community service opportunity?  Please send submissions for inclusion into the Congregation newsletter to newsletter@kolhalev.org by 10:00pm Monday (next deadline is February 19, 2007).  My goal is to send the newsletter every Tuesday.

Have you missed a recent issue of the CKH Newsletter?  If so, you can always find back issues at http://www.kolhalev.org/emailnewsletters/index.html.

Congregation Kol Halev is located at:
3415 Greystone Drive, Suite 307,
Austin, Texas  78731

(512) 419-0945

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