Kabbalat Shabbat and Service with special guest Cantor Linda Baeralong with her guitar, harp, beautiful voice and original
compositions. 7:30 pm.
Saturday, Feb. 13
Shabbat morning service with Cantor George. 9am.
Friday, Feb 19:
Musical Shabbat with Cantor George and guest Elizabeth Rodini on viola. 6:30pm.
Saturday, Feb. 20:
Havdalah and guest
speaker Avi Meyerstein, founder of
ALLMEP (Alliance for Middle East Peace. 7:30pm.
Sunday Feb. 21: RESCHEDULED EVENT!!!!! Reconstructionist discussion with guest speakers and presentationby JRF Director of Congregational Relations,
Rabbi Nancy Epstein and the JRF Chair of Outreach Josh Levin (of Adat
Shalom in Potomac, MD), followed by Q&A and discussion. 11am.
Sunday, Feb. 28:
PURIM PARTY for all ages. Megillah reading, dramatization by actress
Katherine Lyons, hamentaschen baking, mask making, and noise making! THIS
WILL BE A SHOES & CLOTHING DRIVE FOR HAITI. Bring something to
donate. Noon.
Sunday, March 14:
Pie Palooza, a pie fund
raiser. We are asking our children (with help from their
parents) to bake a pie that we will auction to the highest
bidder. Come for the fun and the pie and to support KHL!
Tuesday, March 30:
KLH Second Seder, details to come
Please plan to attend these community events designed expressively to advance Kol HaLev's conversation regarding Reconstructionist affiliation or remaining independent.
Saturday, March 13, 11am-1pm. A community meeting for further discussion, weighing
the pros and cons of Recon affiliation and independence. Coffee and brunch
served. To be held in the Parlor of Brown Memorial Woodbrook.
TBA. Guest rabbi f rom the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College
for Shabbat service.
We urge everyone to participate in
any or all of these events as we, together, make our way to a democratic
decision. If you have any questions or want to share your thoughts during this
process, please contact: committee members, Bernie Guyer, Kathy Steinberg or Rabbi Geoff Basik.
Read more about Kol HaLev's affiliation conversations and about the Reconstructionist Movement
Information is posted on the left margin under "Affiliation"
Kol HaLev is now on Facebook. Please become a fan!
Now in the "Book Reviews" Section:
Those Talking Post-Messianic Blues and Kol HaLev
A Commentary by Richard Reiches
Once Upon a Country: A Palestinian Life
By Sari Nusseibeh with Anthony David
Reviewed by Richard Reiches
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Kol HaLev is Baltimore's
new synagogue community in the making. Subscribing to a
Reconstructionist approach to Judaism, we feature regular Shabbat
services and a variety of programs. Offering a broadly defined
spirituality and flexible practice, we serve a diverse population,
reaching out to and inviting self-identifying Jews and their loved ones
who may be independent of other Jewish affiliations. We welcome
inter-faith families as well as non-Jews who want to join our
explorations of Jewish traditions and the crafting of a meaningful
life. Please join us for services and take a look at our upcoming
programs and click here to find out what makes us different.
Our Services:
*"Traditional"
shabbat services refer to worship services adhering to a prescribed
order and content without embellishment or overt interpretation or
comment.
*"Kabbalat"
shabbat, the "receiving of shabbat" is a joyous ritual designed to
welcome the shabbat. Developed by Kabbalists in the 16th century,
Kabbalat shabbat centers on the theme of shabbat as the bride of
Israel. Services center on the recitation of specific psalms and the
song Lekhah Dodi; "Come my Beloved"-- a reference to the the intimacy
of shabbat.
*"Musical"
refers to a service focusing on the musical options for the liturgy
developed over the centuries as a method of embracing prayers and
enhancing spirituality.
*"Mindfulness" is the cultivation of heightened awareness
through breath work, body work, meditation, chanting and prayer.
Mindfulness techniques help us plumb the depths of prayer and Jewish
practices while integrating our hearts and intellects.
Kol HaLev services are held at Brown Memorial Woodbrook Presbyterian Church, 6200 N. Charles St., across from Eddie's Market on North Charles Street.
Check the calendar section of the website for details and for upcoming special events
Next Board Meeting 7 p.m., Wed., March 3
If Only You Knew....
Exploring the Siddur: The Most Important Book You've Never Read Cover to Cover
Join Rabbi Basik for a 12 week course dissecting the Siddur, Judaism's textual tool box and field guide for life.
You will learn:
*What the siddur is really about *How to understand basic Hebrew and follow prayers *How the ancient wisdom is relevant today *Why the psalms matter *The importance of the order of prayers, songs and psalms *How to deepen your understanding of prayer
Classes take place Saturdays at Brown Memorial. Contact Rabbi Basik for further information: gbasik@comcast.net
B'nai Mitzvah Family Classes Future dates to be announced. See the Rabbi's "Family B'nai Mitzvah program" at the "Programs" button to your left.
Kol HaLev's "un-school"-- a combination of home learning, synagogue education and experiential fun-- is underway. Click on the "Children's Programming" tab for details.
Get Your Tot Shabbat On at Kol HaLev!!!!!
Shabbat morning children's services for children 5 and younger are held the fourth Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. Friday night shabbat dinner and programs for parents and children of all ages are held the second Friday of the month at 6 p.m. Check the calendar section of the website for details.
Special Programs
Exploring Judaism for Interfaith Couples and Families Contact Rabbi Basik or Joanne Giza 410-542-4166, jhgiza@aol.com
Thanks to all who sponsored onegs and kiddushim, and made donations to KHL
Contact Guyer (bguyer@jhsph.edu) or Rabbi Basik (gbasik@comcast.net) if you wish to sponsor an oneg or kiddush or have a special occasion.
Volunteer & Sponsorship Opportunities
Are
you interested in playing a role in our new and exciting synagogue
community but aren't sure how to help? Many hands are needed for a
variety of things. We need assistance setting up weekend events,
building committees, and Oneg Shabbat sponsorships to name just a
few. If you would like to get involved, please contact Bernie Guyer
at bguyer@jhsph.edu for more information.
Kol HaLev • 6200 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21212 • www.kolhalevmd.org
