In person & online (hybrid)
Shabbat morning at Kol HaLev is musical, interactive, and deeply participatory.
We weave singing, thoughtful discussion, and Torah study into a service that invites both heart and mind. The weekly Torah portion guides our exploration — shaping our questions, intentions, and reflections as we look closely at both the Siddur and the Torah text itself. Our prayer rises not only from the page, but from conversation, insight, and lived experience.
Following services, we gather for a small kiddush and conversation, often accompanied by additional programming. Please bring a snack to share.
Services are held in person at the Church of the Holy Comforter Chapel and online. Please check our calendar for up-to-date details. after morning services with interesting and timely programming afterwards. Please bring a snack to share.
Our monthly Torah service is intentional and inclusive. Aliyot are distributed thoughtfully, often reflecting themes of the weekly portion and inviting participants into meaningful connection with the text.
Once a month, a portion of our Shabbat morning service turns inward through guided meditation and contemplative Torah practice.
Contemplative Shabbat invites stillness, spaciousness, and deep listening — creating an opportunity to experience Torah not only as text, but as inner landscape. Please check the calendar for scheduling details.
At Kol HaLev, the Voice of the Heart, you can expect an experience that touches your life, not just your calendar.
You will not have to fit a mold or prove what you believe. We respect your questions, doubts, and spiritual path, and your presence will matter from the moment you arrive.
Under Rabbi Emily’s leadership, you can join a warm community where people know your name, listen to your story, and care about you.
Through music-filled, participatory services, prayer becomes something felt, not just words on a page. Singing together creates moments of joy and connection to yourself and others.
We celebrate and share life’s meaningful moments together, and support each other through illness or loss. Many members describe Kol HaLev as a family by choice.
Rooted in Reconstructing Judaism, Kol HaLev invites thoughtful exploration rather than rigid answers. You will encounter teachings and conversations that feel relevant, honest, and meaningful.
Kol HaLev offers room to connect with yourself, explore your spirituality, and deepen your sense of purpose in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment.
Rabbi Emily Stern’s warmth, wisdom, and accessibility shape every aspect of community life, creating an atmosphere that feels caring, grounded, and deeply human.
Whether to yourself, to other people, or to Jewish life, Kol HaLev is a place where connection grows and becomes part of your life.
