Congregation Kol Halev Newsletter, 
February 19, 2008 / 13 Adar I 5768

This Week at Kol Halev .... 

Torah Study, Tuesday, February 19th, Noon, CKH Office.

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

Derekh Torah, Sunday, February 24th, 7:00 pm, ECP Multi-purpose Room.
Derekh Torah is a unique program offering participants a challenging introduction to Judaism.  Those who wish to explore Judaism and define its place in their lives will find the class especially helpful, as will those who seek a deeper connection to the Jewish heritage and those who, as teachers and parents, are called upon to transmit the meaning and content of the Jewish heritage to others.  Topics will include:  ethics and values, the Sabbath and holidays, prayer, customs and practices of daily life, life cycle events, the Jewish People, Israel, and many other subjects.  Derekh Torah is also appropriate for those who are considering conversion to Judaism, those whose interest in Judaism arises in the context of a relationship, those who want to connect with their Jewish family members better, and those who wish to understand Judaism more fully while remaining within their own faith tradition.  Kol Halev members may attend at the JCC member price.  Additional clergy will guest-present. If you are considering the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School for Fall 2008, this is a perfect introduction to our programing.  For more information, contact Rabbi Baker <rabbi@kolhalev.org>.

 .... Next Week at Kol Halev .... 

Torah Study, Tuesday, CANCELED.

Friday Night Alive! (Leap Day Edition), Friday, February 29th, 7:30 pm, ECP Multi-purpose Room.
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.  Community Oneg and schmooze to follow - please bring something yummy to share!

Belated Tu B'Shvat Chavurah Event, Sunday, March 2nd, 12:15 - 2:30 pm, back parking lot of the JCCA.
We will plant trees donated by TreeFolks on the grass "island" near the ECP multipurpose room.  TreeFolks will supply trees, shovels, and mulch.  Bring a sack lunch if you'd like to eat there.  Please bring work gloves and any additional shovels you would like to use.

Derekh Torah, Sunday, March 2nd, 7:00 pm, ECP Multi-purpose Room.

.... Rabbi Baker's class continues ....

Share the Shabbat Spirit at Friday Night Alive

Friday, February 29th, 7:30 pm

ECP Multipurpose Room

Kol Halev Member Challenge

Friday Night Alive has become a favorite event for members of Kol Halev and the Austin Community.  For our next Friday Night Alive! on February 29th we invite, no we CHALLENGE, each Kol Halev member to bring at least one guest to share the the Shabbat Spirit.  This is an opportunity to showcase one of our unique programs to friends and perspective members.  This will be a special evening of song, followed by a lovely dessert reception where we can visit with our friends, current members, and potential new members.  Be sure to introduce your guests to individuals within the Kol Halev community that night so that all will feel welcome.

Bring a friend, share the spirit!

We look forward to seeing everyone and their guests at this wonderful evening.  If you have any questions please contact Lisa and Seth Feder at <membership@kolhalev.org>.

 .... Mark Your Calendar .... 

Kol Halev will host our
Annual Second Night Passover Seder on Sunday, April 20th.
Watch this space for details.

Welcome Our New Administrator

I am pleased to announce we have hired a new administrator to help Rabbi Baker and the Board of Directors better serve the congregation.  Her name is Pari Vera.  She can be reached by email at <admin@kolhalev.org> or at the CKH office phone, 512.419.0945. She will be at the office weekdays from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. The next time you drop by or call the office, please introduce yourself to Pari and extend her a warm welcome.

Mazel Tov

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

``Toward purchasing a vestment on which to rest the Torah"
by Jack Schlusselberg & Enrique & Monica Spindel

In memory of Rona Statman's dad,Jerome Wieselman.
In memory of Enrique Spindel's mother, Sara Spindel
In memory of Monica Spindel's brother-in-law, Samuel Triestman
by Carol & Jay Rubin
and
by Eileen & Brent Ladd

.... In the Community ....

CROP Walk 2008, Saturday, March 1st & Sunday, March 2nd, Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Park.

Sat. Registration, 9:30am - Walk begins 10:00am
Sun. Registration, 1:45pm - Walk begins 2:30pm

Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Park
8200 Grove Dr.
Austin, Texas 78703
Map to Event

CROP Walk for Hunger is just three weeks away.  Have you started collecting sponsors?  Need an info packet?  It's not too late! Get started today!  Find the CROP recruiter in your faith organization and get registered.  If you don't have a recruiter, give us a call or register on line at: www.cropwalk.org.

CROP Walk for Hunger is an annual nationwide event sponsored locally by AAIM.  In 2007, walkers representing some 110 faith communities and other organizations raised over $123,000.  Twenty-five percent of the funds raised stay in Austin to support food needs in local agencies.  The rest go to more than 80 countries to alleviate hunger worldwide.  Come walk with us and make a difference near and far!

Contact:  Amy Prichard Tutt, CROP Walk for Hunger Recruiter and Event Coordinator, Austin Area Interreligious Ministries, <atutt@aaim.org> or (512) 386-9145 Ext. 11.

“Boys Will Be Men: Raising Our Sons for Courage, Caring, and Community”
Sunday, March 2nd, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Dell Jewish Community Campus
Free Program Open to the Community.  For more information contact Michele Chandler at <michele.chandler@shalomaustin.org> or 250-1043.

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 February 25, 2008).

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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