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Upcoming Services & Special Events

Friday, July 4^th, 6:00 pm   Shabbat Services – Jews in America

Friday, July 11^th, 7:00 pm   Shabbat Services – Israel in Our Hearts and Minds with Three Jews Blues featuring Robb Greenspan and friends

Saturday, July 12^th, 10:00 am Bat Mitzvah-Rebecca Schulman

Friday, July 18^th, 7:00 pm   Shabbat Services – Shabbat around the Campfire

Friday, July 25^th, 7:00 pm   Shabbat Service – Jazz Oneg with Josh Spiegelman

Saturday, July 26^th, 5:00 pm Bat Mitzvah-Makenna Maimin

Save the Date:

Mondays, Torah Study, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Join Rabbi Offel for a weekly “drop-in” Torah study.  You are welcome to bring your lunch and munch while we study.  

Kol Tikvah Green Team: We are looking for volunteers to help Kol Tikvah go green.  It will be fun and only volunteer as much or as little as you can. Join our team and make a difference in our world.  The program will consist of a recycling program, energy program, paper purchasing program, and public education.  Come be a part of the solution!!! Call Andee Pariser at 818-225-0823.

Kol Tikvah Mitzvah Committee: We are looking for energetic volunteers (adults and high school students) to join the Kol Tikvah Mitzvah Committee.  Events in the works for the coming year include Habitat for Humanity, Mitzvah Day and much more.  By joining our team, you will meet other temple members and help make a difference in the lives of others in our community.  This is also a great way for high school students to earn community service!  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Laureen Waterman at laureenee@aol.com or call 818-400-2812.

Thursday, July 10 and July 24, Conejo/West Valley Melton School Summer Rabbi Series

Explore with these dynamic Rabbis: Belief in God, What Happened at Mt. Sinai, Denominational Similarities and Differences and Jewish observance in our modern world.

July 10, Rabbi Rick Brody (Reconstructionist)

July 24, Rabbi Daniel Korobkin (Orthodox)

Open to the community, all Thursdays at 7:45 pm at Shomrei Torah Synagogue, 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills.  RSVP to Melton Office: 818-346-6106.

Tuesday, August 5^th: 7:30 pm: Celebrate Hanukkah

Attend a taping of a concert special airing nationally on PBS this winter with The Klezmatics, Alberto Mizrahi, Craig Taubman, Mare Winningham, Dave Koz, Joshua Nelson, Keshet Chaim Dance Ensemble, Michelle Citrin, Body Traffic, Josh Nelson Project and Rabbi David Wolpe. The Aratani Japan America Theatre, 244 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. Tickets are limited; call 818-986-7332 to reserve yours now.

Thursday, August 7^th: 7:45 pm: A Taste of Melton

Over 75 adults began their enriching Jewish learning this past year in our pluralistic, interactive, program of study using the curriculum designed at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Come discover what this first rate Jewish study program is all about and sign up to begin this fall.  For more information or to RSVP contact the Melton Director, Rabbi Rachel Bovitz, at 818-346-6106.  This program will be held at Shomrei Torah Synagogue.

Saturday, September 13^th: 6:30 pm: Havdallah in the Park

Watch for more information.

Religious School News

We are accredited!!!

We received our accreditation from the Bureau of Jewish Education.  We were awarded a six –year term; the highest possible.  The visiting team found that the self-study was well organized and clearly articulated the goals and visions of Temple Kol Tikvah Religious School.  Please share this important information about our school with your friends who might be interested in enrolling their children in our program.  Also, fill out your temple membership and school registration as soon as possible. This will help us in planning our programs for next year. 

NEW                              

Teen Tuesdays Program-For Grades 7-8-9

Teenagers need to develop a positive self-image; one that is empowering and enables them to make significant contributions to society.   The new Teen Tuesday curriculum will feature the A.C.T. (Activist Certification and Training) Program, a partnership with Jewish World Watch. The program also includes youth group activities as well as B’nai Mitzvah preparation during the fall semester for the 7^th graders.  All students will participate in a field trip to the Museum of Tolerance and the Walk for Darfur next June.  In addition, our collaboration with Jewish World Watch will enable each student to work towards a certificate in youth activism (great for future college applications!).

Early Childhood Center News: Camp Cool Kids is already in week two with children adding days and sessions because they are having so much fun. We are celebrating everything red, white and blue this week. Last week we had so much fun watching the kids on the water slide, participating in sports, riding on ponies and petting the animals from the petting farm. This week we are erupting bottle rockets, having a bubble show and a scavenger hunt too! Too much wet and wild fun!

We have limited spaces available for fall. Call for more information or to schedule a tour. We have two fantastic Mommy and Me classes; one for toddlers and one is a baby sign class.

Up coming events:

July 4 – no camp

July 7– Musical Monday and Water Slide

July 8^th – Puppet show & workshop

July 9^th – Rockin’ with Ditza

The 2008-2009 school year begins Tuesday September 9^th – we are so excited!

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