Literature at Lunch
Mark your calendars: Literature at Lunch with Gail Lipsitz will meet at noon to 2:00 p.m. on the following dates: December 15, March 16 and May 18.
In July 2018, a Gallup poll found that "Immigration Surged to the Top" of the list of what Americans identified as the most important problems facing our nation. Not surprising. Dominating political discussions and featured daily in the news, immigration has become a most troubling and controversial issue, prompting soul-searching and discussions about the essence of America. How might the history of Jewish immigration to the United States in the early 20th century shed light on the experiences of immigrants today?
For our session on December 15, "Ascending" and "Descending," we will look at short stories describing diverse experiences of Americans who make "aliyah" to Israel, and of Israelis who move to North America:
"A State of Emergency" by Nikki Stiller
"Invisible" by Ayelet Tsabari
"The Best Place on Earth" by Ayelet Tsabari
"Descent" by Danit Brown
We recommend that you read the stories before our meeting so that we can enjoy lively discussions in which all participate. Click on each title to read online or copies of the materials are available from an envelope on the KHL bulletin board in the hallway.
Kolot HaLev Benefit Concert -"Welcome the Stranger"
"Welcome the Stranger" salutes the profound contributions of immigrants through songs. Join us at KHL Sunday February 3, 2019 2:00 p.m. for songs of hope, unity and understanding featuring Kolot HaLev (Voices of the Heart). This Jewish community choir is from the greater Washington area and includes our own Cantor George Henschel.
General Admission is $20 and benefits the Maryland Food Bank. Tickets are required and are available by clicking here or calling 410-299-7967.
New Adult Ed Class - "Practical Theology" - No class tonight - 12/12.
Rabbi Geoff and Rabbi Steve Silvern will help guide an exploration of various approaches to life and the idea(s) of God, presenting different lenses through which we see the cosmos and our daily decisions. It is an opportunity to learn together about our knowing and seeking and doing, or doing and seeking and knowing. We are interested in the stuff of lived life and how we live meaningfully — what and how we eat, earning and spending money, relationships, ethical action — finding our way through and out of the proverbial “woods.” You are invited to join the learning and discussion on any Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the KHL room.
Food for Thought
Food for Thought is a program in Baltimore County which provides needed weekend nutrition for some of the thousands of food insecure public school students. Food for Thought brings together congregations and individuals to provide food each week for these children. The volunteers purchase the items based off a list provided by a nutritionist that works with the program. The schools coordinate to give the unidentified bags to the children in a way that reduces the stigma that can at times be associated with receiving assistance.This is such an important program since food insecurity is so prevalent in Baltimore County. Students may receive free or reduced breakfast and lunch at school, but often go hungry at home on the weekends.Church of the Holy Comforter is a founding congregation of this program and currently supports 20 students in two local elementary schools. CHC collects the items monthly and one day a month packs the bags and delivers them to the schools.Kol HaLev is looking to provide support to this program. We are looking to assess KHL community interest to identify how we can support this program and if we can increase the number of children that are currently being supported. KHL has agreed to help pack the bags on December 30.**If you have interest in helping to pack the Food For Thought bags on December 30 at 11:15 a.m., please email Allie.** If you have interest in donating food, or making a monetary donation, please email Allie.
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KHL - Please Join Us at Our New Location
We have moved to The Church of the Holy Comforter (CHC), 130 W. Seminary Avenue, Lutherville 21093. All Friday and Saturday Shabbat services will now be held at CHC in the chapel. The chapel is handicap accessible.
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Kol HaLev’s Fourth Annual Appeal is under way! Your dollars are crucial. They underwrite Rabbi Geoff and Cantor George, our expanded school program, and our adult learning programs. Just as importantly, your contribution helps us establish Kol HaLev’s long-term financial security. We’re shooting for 100% participation. Join us. Give now!
Shabbat Music
Kol HaLev, with the guidance of Cantor George has been introducing new, exciting, stimulating, joyful music to our services. Much of this music is for Friday nights and is played by Shabbat Unplugged on the fourth Friday night of the month. Shabbat Unplugged has made recordings so that the community can learn the melodies more easily. This link takes you to the recordings and the lyrics for the songs. (You can also access them from this home page under the Program tab above). Come and enjoy guitar, drum, voices and song!
Interfaith Learning and Discussion of the Hebrew Scripture with CHC: Focus on the Prophets
Rabbi Geoff is joining Pastor Chris Tang in co-teaching the Wednesday morning "Bible Study" class at CHC. The theme is "Prophets and Prophecy," the timeless messages of the Hebrew prophets have importance and relevance for all. (And it is a chance to familiarize ourselves with less-often read books of TaNaCh.) This promises to be good learning and, even more important, good inter-faith conversation and expansion of understanding. ALL ARE WELCOME on Wednesdays, 10:00 to 11:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall.
Learn Hebrew!
Of all the entry points into the Jewish wisdom tradition, the Hebrew language is the "Golden Gate." Join Rabbi Geoff on Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Materials will be provided, and in no time you will gain skills to participate competently and comfortably in services, knowledge of key words and meanings, access to the wisdom embedded in the language -- the acquisition of immensely valuable resources to connect with and use, be they blessings, prayers, songs, Torah itself, and other texts. Please join us, your religious life and identity is about to get a lot richer!
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It is Kol HaLev's policy that if Baltimore County Schools are closed due to weather then any KHL service or event scheduled for that day will also be canceled and/or rescheduled.
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