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Congregation Har HaShem
Congregation Har HaShem
3950 Baseline Road
Boulder, CO 80303
303-499-7077  |  [email protected]
Weekly News for the Week of September 30, 2015
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Lifecycle Announcement
We are saddened by the passing of:
  • Larry Craig, brother-in-law of Beth Tatelman
Hamakom y'nachem etchem - may the family receive strength and comfort from the blessing of their beloved's memory.
Lifecycle Announcement
We are pleased to announce that Jacob Frieder, son of Jody Frieder Bennett and David Frieder, step-son of Barnum Bennett and Brenda Linster, will be called to the Torah on Saturday, October 3rd as a bar mitzvah. Please join us at 10:00am for Shabbat morning services.

Help Us Build Our Community
The Har HaShem community that we have built and that we continue to build costs over $100,000 per month to sustain. More than 15% of this comes from voluntary donations beyond dues and tuition. We hope you will support our annual Kol Nidre appeal.
Click here to donate to the Kol Nidre appeal.


Support Women of Har HaShem
All female members of HHS are automatically members of the Women of Har HaShem, which creates community through educational, spiritual and social activities.  Many women make a yearly donation of $18 or more to Women of Har HaShem to help us carry out our activities.  You may send checks to the synagogue or donate on-line HERE .
 
Second Shabbat Musical Service and Dinner
Friday, October 9 at 6:00pm

Join us as we celebrate "2nd Shabbat" with a lively evening of inspirational song and prayer. Dinner will be pasta, salad, and garlic bread.


Office Closures 
Please note our upcoming office closures due to Simchat Torah/Shemini Atzeret:

Monday, October 5
Tuesday, October 6
 
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Upcoming Holiday Events

Simchat Torah

October 5
9:00 am Yizkor Service
6:30 pm Simchat Torah Service and Dancing
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Annual Women of Har HaShem Welcome Potluck
Thursday, October 1 at 5:30pm; North Building

All women of Har HaShem are invited to our annual social event to kick off a year of fun and interesting events and connect with other Women of Har HaShem and strengthen the bonds of friendship. 
Bring a dish according to the first letter of your last name
A-I Main dish dairy
J-R Dessert
S-Z Salad/appetizer (dairy)
 
Lunch and Learn on Pirkei Avot/Ethics of the Fathers led by Rabbi Greene
Thursday, October 1 from 12:30-1:30 pm

Rabbi Greene will lead a discussion on Pirkei Avot, a collection of ethics, honesty, and advice that offers timeless wisdom. Enjoy a nugget of wisdom with your bag lunch. Lunch will be in the sukkah. No cost. All are welcome. Drop in.

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Fall Barbeque
Sunday, October 4
11:30 am - 2:00 pm

Join us on the lawn outside the South Building to say goodbye to summer. Click here to volunteer to help on the day of the event.
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Ziknei Lunch and Learn
Thursday, October 15 at noon

The first speaker for the fall meetings of the Ziknei Senior Group will be Roxanne Bailin. The topic of her talk will be "The Jewish Communities of Cotopaxi and Trinidad, CO."  Cotopaxi was an agricultural experiment in the 1880's near La Junta & Trinidad is a true long-term settlement with a synagogue & Jews living in the town through the 1980's.  All are welcome to hear this presentation.  Bring a dairy or vegetarian lunch. 
An Evening with Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger and Khaled Abu Awwad of
Shorashim/Judur/Roots
Thursday, October 15;
7:30 - 9:00 pm
Congregation Bonai Shalom

Please visit www.friendsofroots.net for more information on the inspiring grassroots projects being done by these Israelis and Palestinians who share the conviction that human understanding and trust are the prerequisites for lasting justice, freedom and peace on that tiny sliver of land that they both call home.
Community-Wide Pink Shabbat to Raise Awareness of Breast and Ovarian Cancer
October 16; 6:00 pm
 
Please wear something pink  to show your support. Rabbi Greene will be delighted to honor survivors for their courage and will remember those who have lost their lives to breast or ovarian cancers. If you would like to share a name to remember, or if you are a survivor and would like to attend for a blessing, please CLICK HERE.

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Rabbi Greene's Installation
October 23-25

Friday Night Oct. 23, 6:00 PM, North Building
Formal installation at Shabbat evening services followed by an oneg.
Rabbi Greene will be installed by Rabbi Jason Rosenberg.
 
Saturday morning, Oct. 24,  North Building
9: 00 AM Torah Study led by Rabbis Greene and Rosenberg
10:15 AM Shabbat morning services
11:45 AM Lunch with a discussion of Jewish Life in the 21st Century & the Role of the Synagogue.
 
Saturday evening, Oct. 24, Party Time at the South Building
6:00 PM - Heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages
7:30 PM - Havdalah
8:00 PM - Scrumptious Desserts
 
Sunday morning, Oct. 25
School children and their families will have a special program during the regular tefillah (prayer) sessions.
No RSVP needed. More details will follow to school families.
 
Women of Har HaShem's Third Annual Fashion Show
Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 pm; South Building

All women welcome! Cost is $36/person before Monday, Nov. 9 and $40/person cash or check at the door. Be a table sponsor for $180. Contact Lisa Hainline for more information.

RSVP

Lifecycle Event Notification
We rely on you to let us know when a member has celebrated a simcha, endured a loss, or is ill. Please call Carol at 303-499-7077, ext. 13, or email [email protected]. It is not guaranteed that we will see it if you post it on Facebook. Thank you!
On the Colorado Jewish Calendar

The Program in Jewish Studies and co-sponsors are excited to welcome bestselling author,
Sayed Kashua, to CU-Boulder for a public lecture. Mr. Kashua's lecture will be the inaugural event of the new Israel/Palestine Professorship, housed in the Program in Jewish Studies.
"The Foreign Mother Tongue: Writing between Arabic and Hebrew in Israel/Palestine"
Public Lecture with Sayed Kashua
Wednesday, September 30th 7:00PM-8:30PM
Old Main Theater, CU-Boulder campus
Please RSVP to [email protected] 

Newish and Jewish - Boulder JFS. Come on...get happy! If you're 60 or older and have moved to the Boulder area in the last couple of years or have recently experienced a change-of-life event, join us for a happy hour to meet new people and learn about area programs and services. Wednesday, October 14 from 4:30-6:00 pm at Carelli's of Boulder, 645 30th St. $10 includes one drink and appetizers. RSVP by October 12 to Jodi Ansell at 303-415-1025 or [email protected].

Jewish Genealogy Society of Colorado presents the Annual All-Day Seminar on Jewish Genealogy; "Taking Genealogy to New Heights Using Criminal Research and Technology" featuring author Ron Arons and including four lectures, Kosher dairy lunch, and door prizes. Sponsored by the Jewish Genealogy Society of Colorado and MACC JAAMM Festival. To be held on Sunday, October 18th from 9 - 4 PM at Denver JCC Social Hall, 350 S. Dahlia Street. Online reservations only. Purchase all-day access at  http://maccjcc.org/jewish-genealogy-seminar/. $20 for JGSCO members and $40 for guests. OR NEW this year, single session lectures can be purchased (without lunch or door prizes) for $20 each at  https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&m=df7f6315e49a8b66cbfdaaa5295b9151. Register early. This event will sell out! For information, contact [email protected] or www.JGSCO.org. JGSCO is a nonprofit run 100% by volunteers. Membership is open to the public interested in researching Jewish family history.
 
Boulder JFS
and TrU Community Care present an eight-week facilitated Grief Group beginning Tuesday, October 20. It is recommended for those who are at least six months past their loss. Registration is required. For information, contact Cathy Summer at Boulder JFS, 303-415-1025, [email protected].

The Interfaith Network on Mental Illness (INME)
presents Hidden Gifts in Caregiving: Supporting Mental Health and Wellness, featuring Megan Carnarius, Executive Director of Balfour Cherrywood Village, on Thursday, October 22nd from 6:00-9:00pm at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 1241 Ceres Drive in Lafayette. For more information and to register, contact Anne Weiher.

Hadassah presents Inspirational Stories from Israel by award-winning journalist Barbara Sofer, Wednesday, November 4th at 7:00pm. This event will be hosted in a lovely Chautauqua home. Donations go to Hadassah Hospital: $18/person or $30/couple. RSVP for location to [email protected] or call Sandy Friedman at 303-257-3995.

HOPE Coalition Supporting Depression Awareness and Suicide Prevention in Boulder County
presents HOPE Lights the Night, Seventh Annual Candlelight Vigil to Remember Those Lost to Us by Suicide on Wednesday, November 4th at 7:00pm. Non-denominational gathering at the Community United Church of Christ - 2650 Table Mesa Drive in Boulder. www.hopecoalitionboulder.org. For more information, contact Nancy Clarke at [email protected].

Hazon - Environmentalism tastes good! Come see for yourself at the Hazon Food Conference, Dec 29 - Jan 1. We'll connect the dots between our dinner plates and our changing climate and top it off with a rocking New Years Eve party! Join over 200 farmers, chefs, rabbis, activists, foodies and more who are working for sustainable food systems nationally and internationally. Explore how our choices - from the grocery aisle to the ballot box - help to build or destroy a healthy climate. Learn from the experts, gather insights from Jewish texts, and delve into hands-on workshops. You'll never look at your lunch, your grocery store, or your health the same way again. Scholarships are available for people in the Denver/Boulder area on a first-come, first-served basis, so apply now. The conference always sells out early, so if not applying for a scholarship, register now!

Alternative Winter Break in Israel.
CU students are fundraising for a team of students to go to Israel this December with Jewish National Fund. Click here for more information and to make a donation.

The Boulder JCC
is hosting several Parenting Groups, including groups for parents of children with special needs, and an adoption group. Click here for more information.
 
Boulder Jewish Family Service
Looking  for a way to spend an hour a week? An hour that that can make a huge difference in someone's life?  Jewish Family Service has a list of seniors, waiting to be matched with a Friendly Visitor. If you'd like more information about this meaningful program, please contact, Ingrid Swords, Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected] 303-415-1025
 
Jewish Together - Boulder, a collaboration between 30 Jewish organizations and synagogues in Boulder, including Har HaShem, has just launched two new life cycle compilation guides. One guide is for b'nai mitzvah resources in Boulder including tips on planning an environmentally responsible event, venues and a bit of learning. Our teen resource guide focuses on local opportunities to connect with other Jewish teens, national and international Jewish programs of interest, and information on local camps. If you have a pre-teen or teenager at home, these guides are for you! Click here for all life cycle resource guides. 
 
JEWISHcolorado is pleased to initiate a three-year pilot project to bring PJ Library back to the greater Denver/Boulder community. PJ Library mails free, high-quality Jewish children's literature and music to families across the continent on a monthly basis. There is funding for 1,500 families in the Boulder/Denver area for families with children ages 6 months to 5.5 years, so please register ASAP. A waiting list will be created for additional families. Click here to register.

Visit MazelTot at www.mazeltot.org to sign up for discounts on Jewish programming for families with kids under age 5. Find Congregation Har HaShem listed on the MazelTot organization page for a list of activities you can apply your Mazeltot discounts.