Music and Poems for All
This is a collection of all Kol HaLev "Unplugged" recordings.
This Shabbat
Friday Shabbat Unplugged - IN PERSON
What better way to start Shabbat than singing along with the uplifting harmonies of Rabbi Emily, Cantor George, Shira and Steven? Join KHL Unplugged this Friday March 24, 7:00 p.m. in person in the CHC Chapel or online. Click on the blue title above to attend virtually.
What better way to start Shabbat than singing along with the uplifting harmonies of Rabbi Emily, Cantor George, Shira and Steven? Join KHL Unplugged this Friday March 24, 7:00 p.m. in person in the CHC Chapel or online. Click on the blue title above to attend virtually.
Shabbat Service/Torah Study - In person at CHC Chapel and Virtual
Everyone is welcome to join Cantor George, Rabbis Emily and Steven in the chapel or online Saturday, March 25 at 10:00 a.m. Click on the blue title above to attend virtually.
Torah: Vayikra 1st Cycle, Leviticus 1:1—3:5
The Priestly manual starts by describing (a) the completely burnt offering (olah), (b) the meal offering (mincha), and (c) the shlamim offering (variously translated as peace offering or well-being). These, and other offerings described in Leviticus are understood as a means of connecting with the Devine. As a manual for rebuilding the temple the detail provides an important function. As an important component of worship moderns need to find sources of connection in order to reconstruct important connections with the Devine.
Our Mi Shebeirach/healing prayer list can be viewed by clicking on the blue text. If you would like to add someone to the list, or if there’s a name on the list that we can remove, please let Joann or Cantor George know. Please help us keep it up to date!
Freedom Haftarot
This is a series of Haftarot that Cantor George has recorded for MLK Day and Black History Month. They include selections from King's speech at the March on Washington, A. J. Heshchel's sermons, and speeches by Lewis and Obama at the Bloody Sunday 50th anniversary.
Beginners Hebrew Class
Shira will be teaching Beginners Hebrew on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Join Shira to learn how to read The Holy Language and to explore some of the mystical meanings of these ancient letters. This class will be held every Thursday. (Free textbooks provided.) For more information contact Shira Kurrus. Click here to join virtually.
Mordechai Kaplan Diaries
Did you know Mordechai Kaplan, founder of Reconstructionism, kept extensive diaries? Well, he did - 27 Volumes worth - spanning from 1913 to the 1970's. We will explore some of the major themes for which he is most famous. Topics include Judaism, The Divine, chosenness, and Israel. Join us for our next discussion on Monday, March 20, 7:30 p.m. Click here to join us virtually.
Tuesday Afternoon Torah
Join Rabbi Steven and Rabbi Jacke for our next afternoon Torah study, virtually Tuesday, March 28, at 4:30 p.m. Our study will be guided by the Reconstructionist view of Torah seeking to understand how looking at a "diary of the Jewish people" can help us to "become more fully human." This class meets every other week. Click here for future dates and class recordings. Click here to join us virtually.
Reparations Class
We will begin our commitment to reparations education with a casual discussion group lead by new KHL member, Brenna Gourgeot, on the fourth Sunday of every month. Through art, music, cinema, writings and documentaries, we will see American reparations in its fullest context. Join Brenna virtually for the next class on Sunday, April 2 at 5:00 p.m. by clicking here.
Niggun Circle
Please join us for our next opportunity, Sunday, April 23 at 3:00 p.m. to sing and pray together using the wordless melody of Niggun. We will be holding these hour long sessions, in person in the CHC Library. For more details contact Judy Gerb.
Counting the Omer
From the evening of the second Seder until Shavuot is 7 full weeks. The 7 weeks between freedom and revelation is the period of counting the omer (sfirat ha'omer). Even as this was an important period of preparation for the original receivers of revelation, so too is it an important period for us. This is a time of reflection, self-examination, improvement, and repair. These 7 full weeks can be really full of our effort to make this world a better place.
The technology of counting the omer is a significant tool in our effort at betterment/repair. Each day of the 7 weeks (49 days) represents a different attribute that we can enliven for ourselves and for the world.
Join Rabbi Steven, Rabbi Emily and Cantor George as we journey from enslavement to revelation. Each night at 8:00 p.m. from April 6 until May 25 we will gather virtually to count the omer.
An omer counting page with a chart has been created for you to follow. For those of you wanting a text for the counting of the omer, you can download that by clicking here.
The technology of counting the omer is a significant tool in our effort at betterment/repair. Each day of the 7 weeks (49 days) represents a different attribute that we can enliven for ourselves and for the world.
Join Rabbi Steven, Rabbi Emily and Cantor George as we journey from enslavement to revelation. Each night at 8:00 p.m. from April 6 until May 25 we will gather virtually to count the omer.
An omer counting page with a chart has been created for you to follow. For those of you wanting a text for the counting of the omer, you can download that by clicking here.
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Black Lives Matter
Kol HaLev has joined over 400 Jewish synagogues and organizations that signed this declaration:
Jewish Organizations and Synagogues say: Black Lives Matter
We are Jewish organizations and synagogues from across the racial and political spectrum; from different streams of Judaism; whose members trace their lineage from countries around the world.
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Chesed Network
Could you use some help? Would you like to be of help to someone else in our Kol HaLev community in their time of need? Our Chesed volunteers provide short-term practical help, such as preparing a meal for a family, giving a ride to someone, paying a visit, or making a friendly phone call.
Please let us know if you are in need of support, and/or if you would like to be a part of our Chesed team by contacting Laurie or Shira.
Please let us know if you are in need of support, and/or if you would like to be a part of our Chesed team by contacting Laurie or Shira.
KHL - Please Join Us
We are located in The Church of the Holy Comforter (CHC), 130 W. Seminary Avenue, Lutherville 21093. All Friday and Saturday Shabbat services are handicap accessible. For directions to the Shul please click here.
Thu, March 23 2023 1 Nisan 5783