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March 3, 2026
March 3, 2026
Happy Purim!!
Rabbi Emily’s Purim book
A personal reflection on today's holiday of
Purim by Rabbi Emily.
If you would like to purchase it as a magazine, contact Rabbi Emily.
Otherwise, enjoy this free pdf.
Shabbat
Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, March 6, 7:00pm
CHC Chapel IN-PERSON and Virtual
Join the prayer leadership group for a night of song, and insightful prayer.
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Shabbat Morning Service
Saturday, March 3, 10:00am
CHC Chapel IN-PERSON and Virtual
Join Rabbi Emily and Shira in a beautiful, musical service!
Please remember that the chapel is a fragrance free building.
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Kiddush and Emma Lazarus
Join us after services this Saturday, March 6th, as Jennifer rehearses for an upcoming 30-minute performance.
After kiddush, you are invited to return to the chapel, where Jennifer will share stories and poetry from the
life of Jewish American poet and activist Emma Lazarus.
This Week
This Week
Spiritual Connection Circle
Wednesday, March 4, 7:30pm
A chance to reflect and connect with friends in a sacred space. Need some more support?
Want closer connections with your community? Please join us in a compassionate environment for sharing and listening.
All are welcome!
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Service Leadership Workshop with Rabbi Emily
Thursday, March 5, 6:00pm
Learn how to think about our prayers more deeply. Strengthen your leadership skills. All are welcome!
The prayer leadership group leads services on the first Friday of every month!
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Trivia with The Church of the Holy Comforter
Saturday, March 7, 2:00pm
RSVP to Alan by March 1st if you will be joining the KHL team. The event is free but there will be a collection
for the TJ (Trivia Jockey) who not only hosts the event but writes all the questions.
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KHL Board Meeting
Sunday, March 8, 10:00am
Agenda: 1) Welcome and Rabbi blessing; 2) Minutes; 3) New business;
4) Budget Discussion; 5) Committee Reports; 6) Adjourn
All are welcome!
Save the Dates!
Save the Dates!
Spring Assembly
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 12:15pm
The members of Kol HaLev are invited to join The Order of the Daughters of the King for their Spring Assembly.
We will share prayer and a simple meal of soup and bread together with the DOK along with the CHC Congregation.
KHL is asked to share in providing soup & bread and to RSVP to Judy by Sunday, March 15.
For more information, click for pdfs (Invitation to KHL, Spring Assembly).
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New Members’ Shabbat - New Date!
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:00am
At this special Shabbat morning service, we will honor new members of KHL with a group aliyah.
More information to come!
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Witnessing War, Choosing Responsibility:
Ukraine, World Jewish Relief, and All of Us
Shabbat Morning, Saturday, May 9, 2026
After traveling to Kyiv amid ongoing conflict, David Weisberg, the Executive Director of World Jewish Relief USA, brings back vivid stories of resilience, hardship, and hope. He will share what he saw on the ground and how World Jewish Relief partners with local organizations to support vulnerable people — Jews and non-Jews alike — rebuilding their lives in the midst of crisis, reflecting what it means to translate Jewish values into action in a fractured world.
Click here to read David's full biography.
KHL News
KHL News
A message from KHL Co-President Alan Silver
Our many thanks go out to the Candyman and Baltimore's best as they helped us really enjoy the Purim Holiday. The show was
enhanced by the incredible dancing skills of Claudia. A good time was had by all.
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Meet with Rabbi Emily
If you'd like some time alone with the Rabbi, make an appointment here.
She is glad to meet with you whenever you need her!
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Are there any KHL Members you think should be recognized?
For their efforts with the KHL community or otherwise? Please email the KHL office!
Community News
Community News
B’Yachad Rekindling Light and Joy – Reconstructing Judaism Convention!
Thursday, March 12 - Sunday, March 15, 2026
In a world that feels increasingly fractured, we don't just need ideas—we need each other.
From March 12th through March 15th, the Reconstructionist movement is gathering in Philadelphia
for B’Yachad: Rekindling Light and Joy. This isn't just a meeting; it’s a sanctuary. Join Reconstructing Judaism
for a weekend of restoration, connection, and shared purpose.
Join for the full weekend or just a day—local flexibility makes it easy to attend. Scholarships and discounts are available.
More information and registration here.
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CHC Blood Drive
Saturday, March 14, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
CHC Parish Hall
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Food Drive
Due to increasing food insecurity, we are collecting non-perishable foods for donation. When you come to services,
please consider making it your practice to bring donations, and we will bring it to a Maryland food bank location.
Click here for a list of items that are needed most.
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Container Drive
One of our members, Jodean Marks, is contributing food to an outdoor fridge in the B'more Community Fridge Network and needs empty containers in which to put food (e.g., containers for guacamole, hoummos, or potato salad; microwaveable takeout containers, single-serve beverage containers). Please bring empty, rinsed containers to KHL.
The Chesed Network provides an opportunity to show kindness and compassion to those
Kol HaLev members in need of support by offering caring, connection, and help.
KHL recognizes Laurie Rosenberg for her work on the chesed committee. She truly cares for all of us, and keeps everyone informed of the community’s needs. Please email her if you would like to join in supporting our members in more concrete ways.
If you would like to join her special chesed mailing list, please contact Laurie or Shira.
Communication Information
Communication Information
Keep in Touch and Stay Informed!
We have adopted text messages to provide important information about KHL and KHL events.
Add 410.346.9989 to your contact list so that you will know the text is from KHL.
You can opt out of our sms messages by replying STOP. You can also “unsubscribe” by logging into the member portal,
hovering over “My Account,” choosing “My Subscriptions,” click edit, uncheck the sms subscription, click save.
We are also using Instagram and Facebook for publicizing KHL, so we encourage people to subscribe!
For more about Kol HaLev, our people, services, programs, and events,
check out the Kol HaLev website at www.kolhalevmd.org!
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Contributing to the Newsletter
The deadline for all newsletter submissions is Sunday at noon and
must have prior approval from Rabbi Emily. Thank you for your cooperation.
The weekly KHL newsletter goes out on Tuesdays. If you’d like to put an item in the newsletter, please clear it with Rabbi Emily and Alan Silver by noon on the previous Sunday. Suitable items include KHL activities, some CHC activities, and events of particular interest in the larger Jewish community. Please provide a complete paragraph (or several paragraphs) with all relevant information.
As a rule, the KHL newsletter does not reprint content from other sources, whether print or digital. A summary and a link to the content may be provided instead. If you have material that you think is vitally important to reprint in the KHL newsletter, please provide proof of permission from the author(s) and publisher. The relevant information on copyright law is available here.
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Mi Shebeirach List
In the Mi Shebeirach prayer for healing, we ask for Refuah Shlema (the renewal of body and the renewal of spirit) for ourselves and for our loved ones. We speak each name aloud during this part of our Shabbat service, and then together we sing this prayer. All names to be included on the Mi Shebeirach list need to be submitted to the KHL office no later than Wednesday, to be included in that weekend's Shabbat services. Each name submitted will continue to be included on the Mi Shebeirach list for one month.
If anyone needs to remain on the list longer than a month, their name can be resubmitted to the KHL Office. When submitting your (or your loved one's) name, please include the email address if you or they would like to be contacted by our KHL Chesed group to receive additional support. If you have any questions, please contact Shira.
Mitzvah Cards are still available!
For any occasion, simcha, or offering of condolences, consider
purchasing a card from KHL, showcasing our beautiful Torah mantle!
Please contact Alan Silver if you would like to purchase Mitzvah Cards.
Alan can also be reached at 443-996-3445.
10 cards (with envelopes) for $36.
Or a single card for $5.
Rabbi Emily Stern: 516-835-9995, rabbi@kolhalevmd.org
Co-President Alan Silver: 443-996-3445, president@kolhalevmd.org
Co-President Judy Gerb: judithgerb@gmail.com
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