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Pardes Levavot, “Orchard of Hearts,” was formed in the spirit of creating conscious holy community. Our name expresses the spiritual blossoming of each individual heart within an inspiring and nurturing orchard.
For information on our congregation please call (303) 563-2110 and leave a message or send email to info@pardeslevavot.org. To join our congregation, please print a copy of our membership form, fill it out, and send it to our Synagogue.
Pardes Levavot gratefully acknowledges Allied
Jewish Federation of Colorado for their support of
our Circle of Family Education program. Thank you!
Boulder JCC March 2006 Events and ClassesMENORAH
Yair Dalal in Concert
Israel's most prolific ethnic musician, Yair Dalal creates new Middle Eastern music by interweaving the traditions of Iraqi and Jewish Arabic music with a range of influences from the Balkans to India. A composer, violinist and oud player with nine albums to his credit, Dalal learned much of his craft from the wonderful Jewish Iraqi musicians who emigrated from Iraq to Israel in the 1950s along with his own family. A Bridge to Babylon - A Workshop with Yair Dalal
Learn Judeo Arabic music - its history, scales, rhythms and improvisation. This master class is for musicians at all levels, and anyone who wants to learn more about this very special region, its music and its people. Bring instruments! If I Forget Thee: The Story of the Iraqi-Jewish Diaspora
"No Return"
In 2001, Rabbi Ayala Miron directed this short documentary about the massive immigration of Iraqi Jews to Israel in the early 50's. Its title, "No Return," echoes the stamp on the special visas that the Jews received before they left Iraq. Yair Dalal's music accompanies the film. "The Last Jews of Baghdad: End of an Exile, Beginning of a Journey"
Today, only 22 Jews remain in Iraq from a population that once totaled 160,000. Why did the Iraqi Jews leave? The answer is to be found in this new documentary, which offers personal recollections from exiles. Rabbi Ayala Miron is the first woman from Iraqi origin ordained by HUC rabbinical school in Jerusalem. Before starting her rabbinical studies, she worked for three years for the Babylonian Jewry Heritage Center. A Rikma rabbi visiting from Israel, she will present and discuss both films. Born and raised in Baghdad, Iraq, David and Louise Kazzaz settled in Denver in 1954. He is the author of "Mother of the Pound: Memories on the Life Story of the Iraqi Jews", and is currently a research associate at The Institute for the Study of Israel in the Middle East. Louise owns a travel agency, worked with Carole Basri on the project, "The Forgotten Exodus," and led two congressional fact-finding missions to Israel. Menorah and Yiddish Vinkl
This poignant and hilarious spoof about a Talmudic prodigy led astray by the devil starts out as a Jewish retelling of the classic Faust legend and quickly turns into a rollicking, satirical look at traditional Jewish attitudes towards religion, sex, and the gentile world. A multi-talented interpreter of Yiddish culture, famed Canadian singer and songwriter Marty Green comes to Boulder with his original jazz-klezmer musical version of I. L. Peretz's famous Yiddish poem, "Monish." Suitable for all ages. In Yiddish and English. Menorah
Steven Spielberg caused an uproar in the Jewish community when he decided to make a feature film "inspired by" the massacre of the Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics in 1972. At question was Spielberg's decision to rely primarily on a widely discredited book about the subsequent Mossad operation and his decision to hand the screenplay over to playwright Tony Kushner, an outspoken critic of Israel. Join us to discuss the controversy that surrounds "Munich" and to learn the real story of the Munich massacre - brilliantly recounted in the documentary "One Day in September." "One Day in September" (1999)
In 1972, eight Palestinian terrorists disrupted the Munich Olympics by taking 11 Israeli athletes hostage. Using extraordinary archival footage, music and interviews with those who took part, including the surviving member of the Black September group, this documentary recounts the events during those 21 hours and uncovers some shocking truths. Michael Douglas narrates this thriller from director Kevin MacDonald ("Touching the Void"). Menorah Classes Conversational Hebrew with Eyal Rivlin
48 Ways to Wisdom
'Torah is greater than priesthood and kingship, for kingship is acquired with 30 qualities, priesthood is acquired with 24, but Torah is acquired with 48 ways.' How do we carry the joy of Simchat Torah into the rest of the year? How do we make our connection to Torah as vibrant in our minds and hearts as we did with our feet? One way is to explore the 48 ways through which the sages tell us that Torah is acquired. B'YAHAD: The Israel Center at the Boulder JCC REEL ISRAEL: An Israeli Film Series
Directed by an Israeli Jew, co-written by a Palestinian, and centered around a Druze family divided by the near impermeable Israeli-Syrian border, "The Syrian Bride" explores the Middle East conflict through lives fractured by the region's harsh political realities. This downcast wedding film takes place on the matrimonial day of Mona (Clara Khoury), a young Druze woman who is about to marry a Syrian television star she has never met. For Mona, this meaningful day entails drastic consequences: once she crosses the border from Majdal Shams, the Druze village where she lives with her family, to her new life in Syria, she will never be able to come back. "The film uses the situation to evoke a sense of the absurd, sometimes with dry, deadpan humor." - Stephen Holden, The New York Times The New Face of Israeli Judaism
Egalitarian leadership, pluralist environment, community-wide 'sacred space,' informal learning sessions, blending old and new customs -- these themes are all part of our Boulder Jewish construct but are just gaining traction in Israel. A quest for greater freedom of thought, new and personalized inspiration from ancient sources, and a greater sense of Jewish meaning are inspiring a new generation. Find out from two of the movement's leaders how these forces are playing out in Israel, where the 'secular' population is helping to create "the new face of Israeli Judaism." Israeli rabbis David Lazar and Ayala Miron will be in Boulder as part of the Weaving Communities Partnership. Rabbi David heads the Rikma Fellowship, an educational organization that seeks to breathe new life into existing and newly conceived Jewish communities in Israel. He is also the rabbi of a Conservative/Masorti synagogue in Ramat Aviv. Rabbi Ayala, who grew up in a secular Israeli household with Iraqi born parents, is the leader of a Reform/Progressive congregation in Rosh Ha'ayin. Election Reflections 2006
Are you captivated, confused, and curious about the Israeli election scheduled for March 28, and what it means for Israel, the Middle East, the U.S. and for the world? In less than two hours, Election Reflections 2006 will give you a deeper understanding of the system, parties, players, and issues. Explore the Israeli electoral system, and define the differences between a party and platform. Discover the power of the minor parties holding the balance of power and exerting influence over the entire country. Experience the excitement of the lively (and sometimes intense) negotiations essential to building a coalition as done by every single government since Israel's establishment in 1948. Participate in a variety of activities that will deepen your understanding of the issues weighing on the minds of Israeli voters, beyond the issue of "peace and security." Election Reflections 2006 is presented by an expert and gifted Melitz educator directly from Israel, a native English speaker who specializes in using advanced interactive techniques. Established in 1973, Melitz is an independent, non-denominational educational organization based in Jerusalem. Maimonides Wellness Center Sex and the Brain: What Science Tells Us about Men's Brains and Women's Brains
Is there a region of the brain that relates to asking for directions? Do girl monkeys play with dolls while boy monkeys prefer toy trucks? Are men better at abstract concepts while women are more interested in people - and, if so, why? Do male and female rats navigate a maze differently? How many women have received the Fields Medal in mathematics in its 44 year history? Larry Summers, Harvard's Jewish president, set off a firestorm in early 2005 when he casually suggested that women may not be as good at math as men. Summers' politically incorrect remarks produced more than public outcry; it also produced an outpouring of research on the neurological differences between men and women. Come find out what science has to say about gender differences in the ongoing "nature versus nurture" debate. Of Blessed Memory: A Grief Support Group
Anyone interested in participating in an eight-week grief group to help people identify the components of and blocks to their grief should contact Kathryn at (303) 998-1021 or Kathryn@boulderjcc.org. A Support Group for People Coping with Chronic or Catastrophic Illness
"Reb Nadya lifted my soul and helped me live with my life-threatening disease." - Karyn Schad Rabbi Gross has been involved in MWC since its inception and has been a panelist addressing the spiritual component of health and wellness issues on several Maimonides panels. Reb Nadya and her husband Rabbi Victor Gross are the spiritual leaders of Pardes Levavot, a Jewish Renewal congregation. This support group, now in its fourth year, meets at noon on the third Wednesday of the month, unless there are conflicts. Bring your own brown bag lunch. There is no charge. *Day changed due to Passover. Shelter from the Storm: Psalm 27 and the Kaddish
Dealing with the death of a loved one is often a question of overcoming the fear of being alone. Join the Rikma rabbis for a close reading of the biblical poem that asks of God but one thing, to dwell in God's house, for a deeper understanding of the Jewish process of mourning. BJCC Happenings: Expressions Older Adult Programs - Not Just for Seniors
Emmy-nominated director Menachem Daum, an Orthodox Jew from Borough Park and the child of survivors, finds himself troubled by the attitude of his two sons, both full-time Yeshiva students in Jerusalem, and by an Orthodox world that he finds increasingly hostile to outsiders. Influenced by a lesson learned from his rabbi, Shlomo Carlebach, that "there is one G-d, one world and we are all brothers and sisters," Daum takes his reluctant sons on a journey to Poland, a country they view as synonymous with the Holocaust and anti-Semitism. There they meet the Christian farmers who saved the life of their maternal grandfather during World War II. "What follows is that rarest of travel films, one that makes the gradual voyage of a soul toward enlightenment palpable." Leslie Camhi, The Village Voice Chai Tech
"I love to read, am an avid marathoner, believe computers are my friend, am happily married to an amazing person, have two gigantic golden retrievers, and try to enjoy myself every day as I subscribe to the 'you only get one chance' view of life," Brad Feld describes himself. The managing director of Mobius Venture Capital, Brad has been with the Colorado and California-based company since 1996. Prior to Mobius, Brad founded Feld Technologies, which was sold to AmeriData Technologies in 1993, where he became Chief Technology Officer. Brad currently serves on the boards of a number of private companies as well as three non-profit organizations. Brad divides his time between Boulder and Alaska. He holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Management Science from MIT. RSVP by March 6 to Kathryn (303) 998-1021 or Kathryn@boulderjcc.org. Giving and Getting Women's Shabbat at Hillel
Boulder high school students are invited to join CU students for
Shabbat dinner, a student-led service and an after dinner discussion. The
women's service will be led by Hillel Shabbat chair Becca Green. Following
dinner there will be an informal discussion about social aspects of
college life:
Bring your questions. Bring a friend. Free gift. Please RSVP to Karli@hillelcolorado.org. This program is co-sponsored by the Boulder JCC and Hillel and made possible by Rose Youth Foundation. HaSifria
What does "Zachor!" mean? Zachor is Hebrew for "Remember!" During Passover, Jews relive the exodus from Egypt, an event that took place thousands of years ago. According to Rabbi Samuel Z. Glazer, "Jews stress the value of memory, for it permits us to span time." The noted historian, Eli Evans, stated that "What is painful for one generation is insight for the next" and Rabbi A. J. Heschel said "We see the present in the light of what we already know." In recent days, Oprah's Book Club read Elie Wiesel's Night and Wiesel and Oprah traveled to Auschwitz together. Is there a value to remembering the past? Is there a danger? What does "Remember!" evoke for you? Guidelines: You do not need to answer the questions posed above so much as to reflect upon them. Your essay should be 500 words or less, typewritten, double spaced, and with numbered pages. Eligibility: Students in Grades 8-12 who live in Boulder, Broomfield or St. Vrain Counties. Essays will be judged on: Originality, creativity, eloquence of writing style, structure (how well thought out the essay is), and relevance to the topic Deadline: Submissions must be received by Monday, March 27 Prize: $36 for you and $36 to donate to your favorite charity. An excerpt from your essay will be published in The Community Page, a publication of the Boulder Jewish Community Center, and your essay will be posted on the Boulder JCC website. Winners will be announced at the Chidush Awards Presentation on April 27 at 7 p.m. at the Boulder JCC. How to Enter: Send your essay as a Word document to Froma@boulderjcc.org. Be sure to include a copy of the entry form (available online at www.boulderjcc.org ) Entry Form:
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Authors! Larry Domnitch
Tsar Nicholas of Russia conscripted thousands of Jewish children - some as young as six years old - into his army for up to 25 years in order to convert them to Christianity. For him, their baptism was of the highest priority. This book reveals the struggle of these youngsters to maintain their Judaism against impossible odds. Many failed. But some, like Golda Meir's grandfather, succeeded in reclaiming their heritage and reconnecting to Jewish tradition. Co-sponsored with Older Adult Programs. Please RSVP to Froma@boulderjcc.org. Book Club:
Agnon is considered to be the greatest modern writer of fiction in Hebrew. He is a Jewish modernist who transforms traditional themes and sources in works that speak eloquently of community and dislocation, of longing and loss. This collection provides an introduction to the Nobel Prize winning, Israeli author who has been compared to Faulkner and Joyce. Bring a dairy or pareve lunch and we'll provide drinks and dessert. PJ Party Story Time: ***earlier time***
Missed a movie at a Boulder JCC program? Borrow it from the library! "Belarus," "The Boat is Full," "Broken Wings," "The Cemetery Club," "Dummy," "Facing Arthur," "Garbo Talks," "James Journey to Jerusalem," "The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg," "Number Our Days," "Passover Fever," "Visas and Virtue," "Walk on Water," "Watermarks," "Yossi and Jagger," and many films by the Marx Brothers, Woody Allen, Mel Brooks and Paul Mazursky. Shalom Baby Are you a new Jewish or Interfaith family mom? Shalom Baby offers a New Mom's Support Group for Jewish/Interfaith Moms of Infants Under 12 Months. This group is a terrific opportunity for new mothers to meet other new mothers, build peer support, friendships and learn from each other. For program details and times, please contact Beth Litz, Shalom Baby Coordinator at (720) 364-1812 or bethlitz@yahoo.com. |