Congregation Kol Halev Newsletter, 
November 20, 2007 / 10 Kislev 5768

Kol Halev Gala  --  Thanks!

Last Saturday, we celebrated CKH's 10th year anniversary and the 30th anniversary of Rabbi Kerry Baker’s ordination.  The Gala was a huge success. In addition to a great party, we had a successful fund raiser.  We owe this success to each and every person who bought a ticket, donated items to the silent auction, or sponsored a table.  However, the basis for this success was created by Marcia Hoffman and her hard-working committee.  Marcia sends the following thanks ......

"I want to thank everyone for making A Starry Night a fabulous evening.  Special thanks to Scott Berman, Michele Chandler, Sandy Wright, Lisa Feder, Cyral Miller, Debra Leff, Jeff Krys, Karen Glina, Jane Leseten, Linda Halbreich, Don Becker, Edie Ochoa and Betsy Woldman.  Without the help and support of these folks the evening would not have been such a wonderful success."

The next time you see one of these people, tell them how much you appreciate their hard work!

This Week at Kol Halev .... 

Torah Study, Tuesday, November 20th, CANCELED.

(Thanksgiving) Kabbalat Shabbat, Friday, November 23rd, 6:30 pm, ECP Multi-purpose Room.
Join us for our Friday night Shabbat Service lead by Amy O'Desky. (Note the special start time.)

 .... Next Week at Kol Halev .... 

Torah Study, Tuesday, November 27th, Noon, CKH Office.

Friday Night Alive! (Shabbat Service), Friday, November 30th, 7:30 pm, ECP Multi-purpose Room.
Austin's only rockin' Shabbat returns.  Join Cantor Robbi Sherwin, Cantorial Soloist Amy O'Desky, Rabbi Kerry Baker and the Friday Night Alive! band for a very special Shabbat - sing, sway, dance and pray in this all-music celebration of Shabbat and freedom.  Community oneg and schmooze to follow - please bring something yummy (dairy/pareve) to share!

CKH Sisterhood Membership Brunch, Sunday, December 2nd, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Z Tejas (Downtown).
See item below for complete details.

Mazel Tov

In Remebrance

Thank You!

Congregation Kol Halev gratefully acknowledges the following contributions:

Mitzvot Donations
Carolyn Austin

Yahrzeit of Mother, Florence Sokolow
David & Tobi Sokolow

New Website
Jeffrey & Elizabeth Blatt

Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
Eileen Alter
Jesse & Rachel Teichman

Congregation Kol Halev Sisterhood Membership Brunch

Sunday, December 2, 2007
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Z Tejas (Downtown), 1110 West Sixth Street, 78703

Sisterhood is Powerful!
The power of women to create change in our lives, our communities and our world, including special guests:

ANN DALY, Ph D., Life Coach and Author of “Clarity, How to Accomplish What Matters Most”

JAN SOIFER, Attorney and Chair of the Jewish Community Relations Council

LIBBY DOGGETT, Ph.D., Executive Director, Pre-K Now, Washington, DC

$18.00 for New and Renewing Sisterhood Members, $22.00 for Non-Members

RSVP by November 28th
255-2609
Email: elizafrea@peoplepc.com

Kol Halev Sisterhood is organized by women, for women, in an effort to join together to enhance our lives, the lives of our families, our synagogue, and the surrounding community. We…

.... In the Community ....

Blue Knot Austin (Inaugural Event), Thursday, November 29th, 7:00 pm, JCAA Community Hall (complimentary).
Are you interested in networking with your Jewish peers who work in the technology industry in Austin?  Blue Knot Austin is an organization designed to connect technology professionals both to their industries and to their Jewish communities.

Join us for this inaugural event to hear a panel of highly successful technology entrepreneurs:
Morris Miller, founder of Rackspace and Sequel Ventures,
Harvey Ring, President of Ring Investments, LP,
Mike Rosenfelt, EVP of MessageOne and Venture Partner at Impact Venture Partners,
Jeff Seiden, Founding Entrepreneur, Consultant, and C-Level Executive for both Public and Private Firms.

Visit www.blueknotaustin.org for more details about Blue Knot and our panelists. RSVP to Liza Levine at (512) 795-9937 ext 14 or <liza.levine@ shalomaustin.org> by November 27th.

JCAA Seniors Hanukah Party
Once again, the JCAA Women's Division Social Action Committee will co-sponsor the Hanukah celebration for Seniors.  This year's event will be at the JCAA on Friday, December 7th, from 11-1.  If you are interested in volunteering for the fun and festive tradition, please contact Lisa Feder at lisa@lkfeder.com for details on how to get involved by bringing food items or volunteering your time as a server or table host.

NCJW's Chanukah Party To Benefit SafePlace

The Austin chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women is marking the holiday by collecting items for SafePlace, Austin's shelter and services agency for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.  Courtney Sanchez, a speaker for SafePlace, will be on hand to discuss "Bad vs. Abusive:  When Do Relationships Cross the Line?"

The event, which is open to the community, is set for 7 pm Monday, December 3rd, at 5010 North Rim Drive, Austin.  Latkes and desserts will be served.

Please bring:  Diapers, sizes 4 and 5, and pull-ups, all sizes.  Unopened packages of children's and women's underwear, all sizes.  Body care products, such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant.  Baby care products, such as oil, lotion, powder, wash, wipes.  Feminine hygiene products.  Bath towels, new or very gently used.  All toiletries should be unopened, full-size products, please.  No travel-size products.

RSVP by November 29 to Natalie at <naftalya@austin.rr.com> or 301-1148.

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 November 26, 2007).

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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