Congregation Kol Halev Newsletter, 
May 08, 2007 / 20 Iyar 5767

This Week at Kol Halev:

Early Shabbat Service with Religious School Co-op, Friday, May 11th, 7:00 pm, ECP MPR.
And Bat Mitzvah of Amy Pogrund. The Congregation is invited to an Oneg hosted by the Pogrund family after the service.  Please bring a dairy/pareve dish to share at dinner.

Bat Mitzvah of Amy Pogrund, Saturday, May 12th, 5:30 pm, Congregation Beth Israel.
Amy Pogrund, daughter of Rich and Rona Pogrund, will become a Bat Mitzvah on May 12, 2007. The Congregation is invited to attend Amy’s Bat Mitzvah Mincha, Maariv, and Havdalah services to be held at Congregation Beth Israel sanctuary from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 12th.

Adult Education, "Mysticism", Monday, May 14th, 7:00 pm, CKH Office.
The next installment of Rabbi Baker's Basic Judaism course begins next Monday evening. He will teach a five-week class on Jewish Mysticism.  The minimum class size is 5 students, so please let Rabbi Baker know if you are interested in participating (mobile phone, 947-6000, or the synagogue office, 419-0945) by Sunday, May 6th.

Torah Study, Tuesday, May 15th, Noon, CKH Office.

....  Next Week  ....

Shabbat Service, Friday, May 18th, 7:30 pm, ECP Multi-purpose Room.
"Echoes of Anguish" special service.

Haverim Ke'tanim (Little Friends), Saturday, May 19th, 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.

Torah Meets Tinseltown, Saturday, May 19th, 6:30pm, Rabbi & Lynda Baker's house.
Come to the next 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 Debate.” After the movie Rabbi Baker will lead a discussion. Please RSVP at 419-0945 or <rabbi@kolhalev.org>.

Annual Congregation Meeting, Sunday, May 20th, 3:30 - 5:00 pm, CAA Multi-purpose Room (upstairs).
Please join us to review the past year, honor our wonderful volunteers, elect a Board of Directors, and adopt the budget. A copy of the proposed budget was mailed to all members last week.

Adult Education, "Mysticism", Monday, May 21st, 7:00 pm, CKH Office.
See description in "This Week" section.

Torah Study, Tuesday, May 22nd, Noon, CKH Office.

Mark Your Calendar

t's time to send-off Cantor Sherwin.  Friday, May 25th will be Robbi's last service as Cantor of Congregation Kol Halev.  Please join us to give her a rousing "L'hit ra'ot" (until we meet again).  She's not going far, but this is our opportunity to give her "a big hug" for all the love, joy, and spiritual life she has brought to CKH over the last ten years.

Mazel Tov

Amy Pogrund, daughter of Rich and Rona Pogrund, will become a Bat Mitzvah on May 12, 2007.  The Congregation is invited to attend Friday night Shabbat services, to be held at the JCAA-ECP multipurpose room at 7:00 p.m. on May 11, followed by an Oneg hosted by the Pogrund family, as well as Amy’s Bat Mitzvah Mincha, Maariv, and Havdalah services to be held at Congregation Beth Israel sanctuary from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 12.  Amy is a 7th grader at Murchison Middle School who is on the school dance team, plays kickball, and loves young children.  For her Mitzvah Project, Amy volunteered at The Medallion, a Jewish assisted living residence in Houston, to work with the senior citizens who live there.

In Remembrance

....  In the Community  ....

Join NCJW for “LUNCH BUNCH”, NOW on May 17th!
National Council of Jewish Women, Austin ’s most progressive Jewish women’s organization, invites you to join us for lunch, a brief meeting, and plenty of time for schmoozing and networking. We will meet at the Clay Pit Restaurant, 1601 Guadalupe at 11:30 am on Thursday, May 17th (note new date). Newcomers welcome to learn more about what we do, while enjoying a great meal! To rsvp, call Bettie at 372-8214 or <bettie4man@austin.rr.com>. Visit www.ncjwaustin.org or www.ncjw.org.

Florence Melton Adult Mini-School Graduation 2007
After two years of studying together the 6th graduate class of the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School in Austin will gather together with their families at the JCAA on Wednesday May 30th at 7pm for their graduation ceremony.  The graduates this year are: Susan Epstein, Jennifer Repass, Steve Burger, Shoshanah Dietz, Teri Golden, Kim Kahn, Sara Kolett, Sonia Paban, Pam Prais, Miriam Schimmoller, Natalie Weinstein, and Meredith Klein.

Make Graduation Gift Giving Meaningful and Easy with Israel Bonds
Whether the graduate is a pre-schooler or a doctor, the $100 Mazel Tov Bond is a meaningful way to share your values with the graduate and support the State of Israel.  Your gift of an Israel Bond is a wonderful way to commemorate a milestone while helping to ensure Israel 's future.  Investment forms are available at the J welcome desk or from Israel Bonds at (800) 676-3101.  When you buy a Mazel Tov Bond the recipient will receive a statement showing a bond has been purchased in his/her name along with a letter announcing your gift.  At maturity the graduate will receive a check for the principal and interest.  Meanwhile, Israel can re-establish the economic momentum needed for sustained growth and development.

Do you have an announcement?  Good news?  Community service opportunity?  Please send submissions for inclusion in the Congregation newsletter to <newsletter@kolhalev.org> by 10:00pm, Monday (next deadline is May 14, 2007).

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

(512) 419-0945

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