Congregation Kol Halev-Austin

Congregation Kol Halev-Austin A progressive, independent Jewish congregation in Austin, TX. We are small and haymish (warm), musica Music is a crucial part of what we do.

Kol Halev (Voice of the Heart) is a small, progressive, independent community of free thinkers, seekers, and folks who love being Jewish--whether it's been a lifelong celebration or a more recent discovery. We are led by Rabbi Lev Baesh and receive cantorial support from Cantor Robbi Sherwin and Amy Adler. We meet twice a month for Friday night services or Shabbat dinners that are upbeat, inspirat

ional, provocative, and enlightening. We gather for most holidays and for regular social events and learning opportunities throughout the year. So is good food and a good hike in the Austin outdoors. Our engagement with prayer and Torah is open, creative, interactive, and relevant. We are a welcoming space for all those wishing to grow in their Jewish identities and be accepted for who they are. Join us for a service, get to know our rabbi and our lay leadership. We are all available to help you on your journey and welcome you into our shared exploration and celebration of modern Jewish life in Austin.

Hey, y'all! Come out out tonight (Dec. 14) for a pre-Chanukah party with food, songs and a special fun play! 6:30 in the...
12/14/2024

Hey, y'all! Come out out tonight (Dec. 14) for a pre-Chanukah party with food, songs and a special fun play!

6:30 in the JCC board room.
Bring a bountiful dish to share (no meat, please), 9 candles/matches and your Chanukiyah!
DM me for questions! Rabbi Robbi Sherwin.

(below: Rabbi Robbi & sibs in Sacramento, CA, circ. 1970.

Getting Excited for Rosh Hashanah! Schedule and tickets for guests available at kolhalev.org/high-holy-days
09/09/2023

Getting Excited for Rosh Hashanah! Schedule and tickets for guests available at kolhalev.org/high-holy-days

Getting excited for Rosh Hashanah!
Tickets for non-members available!

Looking for a progressive community to celebrate the High Holidays with?
09/09/2023

Looking for a progressive community to celebrate the High Holidays with?

Join us for a unique and deeply meaningful holiday season of prayer and reflection.

12/03/2021

Join Rabbi Robbi for Shabbanukah tonight via Zoom from Colorado with the Wood River Jewish Community in Sun Valley, Idaho

7:00 PM CST
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3818368491
Bring your menorahs and candles and we will light together!

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08/24/2021

PHOTOS OF RABBI BAKER REQUESTED

I am using photos of Rabbi Baker for the Shiva minyon tomorrow night - did Kerry do your wedding or your child’s B’nai Mitzvah?
Did you rock out at Friday Night Alive? Were you a Kerrvert - hanging out with us at the Kerrville Folk Festival?
Were you active in Torah study? Please choose ONE or TWO photos to share with me for inclusion in the Shiva Minyon.

[email protected]
Deadline is tomorrow at noon.

May Kerry’s name and memory be forever blessed and in our hearts,
In sorrow and gratefulness,
Robbi

SHIVA MINYON DETAILS:
Wednesday, August 25
7:30 PM CDT

Join us to mourn with and support Kerry’s family and friends. We will have the opportunity to share memories of our founding Rabbi, friend and visionary.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81637279433?pwd=KzFham1yaTV5SlR3Qjd5dVBmRzZZZz09
Meeting ID: 816 3727 9433
Passcode: KolHalev

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08/24/2021

Rabbi Kerry Baker, z"l, Founder, shiva minyon info.

We are sad to announce that Rabbi Kerry Baker, founder of our congregation, passed away early this morning.

In 1997, Rabbi Baker founded Congregation Kol Halev with a vision of "post-denominational Judaism." Instead of following one particular denomination, he encouraged us to wrestle with a broad variety of sources and find what was meaningful to us. Drawing on everything from Chasidic stories to text study to guided meditations and pop psychology, he challenged us to craft our own spiritual practice, with the process being just as important as the result. Even as the congregation has moved on with the help of other spiritual leaders, his vision continues to guide and inspire us.

Rabbi-Cantor Robbi Sherwin, who was Rabbi Baker's partner in leading Kol Halev for a decade will lead a Shiva Minyan Wednesday night at 7:30pm over Zoom (information, including link is below). Click here for information about other minyanim.

Don Becker
Fabio Pintchovski
Robin Rosenstock
David Wolff
Board of Directors, Congregation Kol Halev
Minyon and Remembrance of Rabbi Kerry Baker, z”l
Wednesday, August 25
7:30 PM CDT

Join us to mourn with and support Kerry’s family and friends. We will have the opportunity to share memories of our founding Rabbi, friend and visionary.

Rabbi Cantor Robbi Sherwin and Congregation Kol Halev

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81637279433?pwd=KzFham1yaTV5SlR3Qjd5dVBmRzZZZz09

Meeting ID: 816 3727 9433
Passcode: KolHalev

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Here is the up and coming Congregational High Holy Day schedule, more details to come!
08/13/2021

Here is the up and coming Congregational High Holy Day schedule, more details to come!

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