Congregation Har HaShem
Congregation Har HaShem

3950 Baseline Road

Boulder, CO 80303

303-499-7077 | [email protected]



CLICK HERE to make your appointment via our website to write YOUR letter. 
Weekly News for the Week of July 27, 2016

Exciting News about the Arthur Bronstein Torah!

Announcing a NEW Matching Gift Opportunity!
Appointments Filling Quickly - Make Yours Today!
More than 500 people have participated in the special mitzvah and experience of writing THEIR letters.  The remaining appointments on August 15 & 16, November 6 and December 11 are filling up.  MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT HERE
 
The Margolis Family, in memory of Barbara Tobor Margolis, Z"l, made a challenge donation of up to $180,000 for donations YOU make towards the Torah project.  Through the generosity of donations made to date, we have surpassed $200,000!  The Margolis Family is now generously making an additional challenge to the members of Har HaShem.  They are extending their previous challenge by an additional $70,000, for a total of $250,000!  "The number 7 is very special to our family. Barbara would have been 77 in June and there are 70 words of Kaddish. 70 x 1000 is the additional $70,000 challenge," the family explains.
For every dollar pledged to the Torah project by November 30, 2016, the Margolis Family will match that act of tzedakah with a contribution of an additional dollar to the General Fund of Har HaShem, up to a total of $250,000.  If you have made you own act of tzedakah, consider increasing it.  If you have not participated, don't delay.  MAKE YOUR ACT OF TZEDAKAH HERE
 
Our sofer (scribe) working with our members to write their letters has been such an engaging teacher.  We have invited Rabbi Selwyn to teach two classes.  Both are free and registration is requested.  SIGN UP FOR FREE CLASSES HERE
  
YOUR 12 JEWISH SENSES
Monday, August 15 from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Are you sensitive to all your senses as well as how to use them?  These 12 Jewish senses, as derived from the Hebrew letters, can be channels for grasping and absorbing who we are.  In this workshop we will explore alternative ways to understand oneself, the world and God. 
  
THE MAGIC OF HEBREW LETTERS - WRITING A NEW TORAH
Tuesday, August 16 from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
The scroll of the Torah is written without vowels.  Without vowels, the consonants bear many meanings and splinter in to sparks!  Join in a fascinating interactive workshop on everything that goes into writing a Torah!  You are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch (vegetarian or dairy).
Lifecycle Announcement

We are pleased to announce that Jake Sanders, son of Mindy and Jeff Sanders will be called to the Torah on Saturday, July 30th as a Bar Mitzvah. Please join us at 10:00am for Shabbat morning services.

Membership Renewal is Underway


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WEEKLY Shabbat Morning Torah Study and Service starting on August 6th at 10:15 am
The weekly Shabbat morning service will start at 10:15 a.m.
Har HaShem also will expand its Shabbat morning Torah study program. Previously, the Torah study group of about 30 people met approximately every two weeks. Torah study now will be from 9-10 a.m.weekly, just prior to the Torah service. Bagels and other food, coffee and tea will be available starting at 8:45 a.m.








Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Greene on Pirkei Avot
Thursday, August 4 at 12:30pm
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. No cost. Drop in. All are welcome.


Panera
Sociable Seniors
Sunday, August 7 at 11:00 am at Panera Bread at the 29th St. Mall
Sociable Seniors
 meet every first and third Sunday at Panera Bread on 29th Street in Boulder for brunch. For information about Sociable Seniors, contact Joanne Eaton at (720) 304-2616.


Second Shabbat Musical Service and Dinner
August 12 at 6:00 pm
OUTDOORS!
Join us on the lawn of the South Building as we celebrate "2nd Shabbat" with a lively evening of inspirational song and prayer led by Or Zimrah
You are invited to stay for dinner or the Oneg afterwards. The service is family friendly and open to everyone. There is no cost or RSVP needed for the service or oneg. Dinner will be a vegetarian middle-Eastern menu from Garbanzo.








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A Reform Jewish Approach to Remembering Tisha B'av: Remembering the Destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem
Sunday, August 14th at 9:00 am in the Sanctuary
Tisha B'av is the 9th day of the Hebrew month of Av. It is a memorial day marked by the destruction of the First and Second Holy Temples in Jerusalem. Come gather with Rabbi Greene on the morning of the 9th of Av to learn about this holy day and help find a meaningful Reform Jewish approach to a day traditionally marked by mourning.
Camp Shabbat
Friday, August 19 at 6:00 pm
Come and celebrate Shabbat camp-style! Did you just return from camp and you're missing it already? Did you attend camp as a kid? Want to experience what a Shabbat at camp is like? This is the Shabbat for you!
Experience Shabbat with camp music and a camp-style oneg following services including s'mores. 
WEAR YOUR CAMP T-SHIRT!


IKAR: The Essentials of Judaism
Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:30 pm, beginning September 8, at the Boulder JCC. 
This survey course teaches the fundamentals of Jewish thought, tradition, and practice. Topics will include Jewish lifecycle events and rituals, holidays, theology, prayer and history from a pluralistic and non-denominational perspective. It is perfect for interfaith couples. those considering conversion, Jews looking for an adult-level introduction, and anyone else interested in learning.




Attention Sports Fans

We have your mezuzahs! The gift shop is now selling Broncos and CU Buffs mezuzahs.
Please call to schedule an appointment:
Karen Braverman:  303-665-7955 (home) or 303-818-7196 (cell)
Elise Garland:  303-604-2685 (home) or 303-947-6211 (cell)


Our Partners

Registration open for Tuv Ha'Aretz, Boulder's Interfaith CSA. 
2 or 4 week trial share available
Weekly or bi-weekly shares of delicious wholesome food.
 Click here to register.  For more information, please contact Ru.
 Click here to learn about Red Wagon Farm's Farmer Worker Support Fund.


Request for Friendly Visitors
Enjoy visiting with older adults? Looking for a meaningful way to volunteer one hour a week?
Boulder JFS can match you with an older adult in the community. Go out for coffee, play scrabble, take a walk or just visit.
Make a six month commitment and build a beautiful friendship. (Volunteer must be 18 or older)
If you or someone you know would like to be matched (1:1) with an older adult,  contact Ingrid Swords, Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected]
or 720-749-3403.
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 Mikaylah at 303-499-7077, ext. 26, or email [email protected]. It is not guaranteed that we will see it if you post it on Facebook. Thank you!

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Congregation Har HaShem | 3950 Baseline Road | Boulder | CO | 80303