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Gearing Up for Social Justice Activism

Kol HaLev is engaged in the fight against unjust, discriminatory money bail in Maryland, and we're getting ready for the 2018 Legislative Session, so stay tuned here. We're thrilled that Jews United for Justice has adopted bail reform in their 2018 platform! In addition to partnering with JUFJ, we do our work with the communities who need to lead this fight. We've been visiting Douglas Church so that we can offer our assistance to Pastor Todd Yeary and the congregation in their work on bail reform. The pastor often testifies in Annapolis regarding this issue and it is one that affects his congregation. Come to KHL's Social Justice Committee meeting this Thursday to find out how to get involved in activism. We'll also discuss Michael Eric Dyson's book Tears We Cannot Stop. If you don't have the book, you can look over some of his essays here.

Sat, January 19 2019
13 Shevat 5779

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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.

Fund for the Future

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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Weather Closing Policy

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.

Sat, January 19 2019 13 Shevat 5779