Congregation Kol Halev Newsletter, 
June 12, 2007 / 26 Sivan 5767

This Week at Kol Halev:

NO Shabbat Service, Friday, June 15th.

Haverim Ke'tanim (Little Friends), Saturday, June 16th, 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, June 17th, 10:00am, 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, June  19th, Noon, CKH Office.

....  Next Week  ....

Kabbalat Shabbat, Friday, June 22nd, 7:30 pm, ECP Multi-purpose Room.
Join us for our regular Friday night Shabbat Service.

Torah Meets Tinseltown, Sunday, June 24th, 7:30pm, Rabbi & Lynda Baker's house.
Come to the next meeting of "Torah Meets Tinseltown" at Chez Baker. Rabbi Baker will give a brief introduction to the movie, "Serendipity", starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale. After the movie Rabbi Baker will lead a discussion. Please RSVP at 419-0945 or <rabbi@kolhalev.org>.

Torah Study, Tuesday, June 26th, CANCELED.

Scott Pulvirent Awarded Eagle Scout

May 19th was the final step for Scott Pulvirent in his quest to become an Eagle Scout. Scott was honored at his Eagle Court of Honor along with his fellow scout Jordan Giangiulio. Dr. Douglas Hall, Principal of Will Davis Elementary School, was present to show his appreciation for Scott’s Eagle Scout Project of a Nature Preserve. Scott enjoyed his days at Davis and wanted to give something in return to show his appreciation. The Nature Preserve includes wooden signs identifying key trees native to the area, park benches and a bird bath for meditation, bird feeders to invite birds to visit allowing the youngsters the opportunity to learn more about them, a shed for holding much needed supplies, and most importantly enclosing an area protecting students from historic barbed wire.

Scott does not see this as the end of his journey, one which began with Cub Scout Pack #36 when Scott was only seven, but more as a milestone along the way. One major step along the way was the attainment of the Ner Tamid Award for Judaism. Scott has continued to stay active with Troop #511 where he has earned two Eagle Palms since achieving his Eagle Rank. In addition to his role in his Troop, Scott is also an active member in the Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s honor society, and was invited recently to join the rank of Brotherhood.

Although parents Gwen and Larry, Stephen, Aunt Lori, Mom Mom, Nana and Grandpa are very proud of Scott’s accomplishment, they are proudest of his loving heart and his commitment to taking care of others. Scott’s commitment to service can also be seen this summer through his volunteer efforts with Pioneer Farms and the Austin Nature and Science Center. This fall, Scott will be entering 10th grade at the Liberal Arts and Science Academy.

Please join CKH as we proudly wish our graduates, "Mazel Tov!"

Samuel Henry Abraham Jordan, son of Cantor Robbi Sherwin and Mark Jordan, graduated from McCallum Fine Arts Academy on May 26, 2007. Sam will attend the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he plans to major in meteorology, found a new alt rock band, snowboard, and play club soccer for the Buffaloes.

Andrew Blatt, son of Jeff and Liz Blatt, graduated from St. Andrews Upper School this May. Andrew will attend the University of Redlands in California with plans to major in Business.

Jonathan Spindel, son of Monika and Enrique Spindel, will graduate from The Liberal Arts and Science Academy at LBJ on May 26, 2007.  Jonathan will attend Wesleyan University in Middletown Connecticut.

Rebecca Wolff, daughter of David and Leslie Wolff, graduated Westlake High School, May 25th. She was in the National Honor Society, the Madrigals and Chorale Choirs, and Yearbook. She will attend U.T. Austin in the fall, and plans to pursue studies in English and Art History.

Roxanne Simmons, daughter of Alice & Don Frenk, graduated from Anderson High School on May 24th.  She graduated in the top 7% of her class and was a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish Honor Society, the Math Honor Society, and Student Leadership Council.  She will attend UT Austin in the fall where she has been accepted into the Emerging Scholars Program.  Roxanne's major will be Biology and she will specialize in Pre-Veterinarian studies.

Mazel Tov

In Remembrance

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

Mitzvot Donation
In Appreciation of Rabbi Kerry Baker
By Carol & Jay Rubin

....  In the Community  ....

The Florence Melton Adult Mini-School. LEARN - DISCUSS - DEBATE
Registration is available now for the fall of 2007.  It’s about the Jewish People: it’s History, Culture, and Religion.  It’s about YOU!

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 June 18, 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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