BOULDER JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
3800 Kalmia Avenue = Boulder,
Colorado 80301 = www.boulderjcc.org = (303) 998-1900
At the Boulder
JCC and Around Town…week of 10/08/06 – 10/14/06
At The Boulder JCC: Quick Links
Haver: Sukkot Screening of “An
Inconvenient Truth”
Pre-election
Panel: Illegal Immigration, moderated by State Representative Paul Weissman
HaSifria:
October Book Club – Scattered
among the Peoples
HaSifria in the News
Menorah Classes:
Conversational
Hebrew with Sharon James
48 Ways
to Wisdom with Morah Yehudis Fishman
Shalom
Baby:
Sukkot
Story Time and Edible Crafts with Caroline Saliman
Becoming
a Love and Logic Parent
BJCC Save The Date
Coming Up Around Town
Haver: Boulder Rabbinic Council presents
Special Sukkot Showing of “An Inconvenient Truth”
“See to it that you do not destroy
my world, for there is no one to repair it after you.” Midrash Ecclesiastes Rabbah 7:13
Sukkot is a time when we honor our interdependency with nature.
What more fitting time than Sukkot to educate ourselves about the global
climate crisis humanity now faces. If the vast majority of the world's
scientists are right, we have just ten years to avert a major catastrophe that
could send our entire planet into a tail-spin of epic destruction due to global
warming. Global warming is already having devastating impacts in various
parts of the planet. Join the Boulder-area Jewish congregations as we view the
much lauded film, “An Inconvenient Truth,” Monday, Oct. 9, 6:30 p.m. at the Boulder JCC. The film offers a
passionate and inspirational look at Al Gore’s fervent crusade to halt global
warming's deadly progress in its tracks by exposing the myths and
misconceptions that surround it. Following the film, there will be a
presentation and discussion of what practical steps we can take as individuals
and a community to begin to reverse this trend and live more responsibly.
Snacks will be available in the Sukkah. Cost: $5 donation
requested. Contact: Kathryn@boulderjcc.org or (303)
998-1021.
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Illegal Immigration: How New
Laws Will Shape the Future of America – Pre-election Panel
moderated by State Representative Paul Weissman
Colorado may be a
non-border state, but many of our politicians are leading the drive for
immigration changes nationwide – on both sides of the issue. Join the
Boulder JCC for a discussion of immigration reform bills passed in the last
immigration ballot initiatives as we examine the implications of immigration
legislation for the state and the nation, Thursday,
October 12, 7 p.m. at the Boulder JCC, moderated by State
Representative Paul Weissman.
Paul was elected to the Colorado State House in 2002 serving the
12th District. In the House, Paul represents Louisville, Lafayette, and part
of Longmont. He serves on the State, Veterans, and Military Affairs
Committee, the Health, Environment, Welfare, and Institutions Committee, and
the Appropriations Committee. Paul continues to work at the Blue Parrot
Restaurant in Downtown Louisville as a bartender and manager where he's been
since 1989. Paul is also a substitute teacher in the Denver Public Schools.
Cost: $6 for Boulder JCC members; $8 for
non-members. Contact: (303) 998-1021 or email kathryn@boulderjcc.org.
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HaSifria
October Book Club: Scattered Among the Peoples by Allan Levine
Join HaSifria for the October Book Club selection, Scattered among the Peoples by Allan
Levine, Wednesday, October 18, noon - 1:30pm. In the stories of 12 historically noted but little known individuals who,
between the years 1492 ad 1967, were forced into exile, Levine describes
expulsions and scandals, false messiahs and the first ghetto, assassinations,
blood libels, the learning and wealth that sprung up in distant cities, and
some devastating reversals of fortune. Bring a dairy or pareve lunch – we
provide drinks and dessert. For more information, contact Froma@boulderjcc.org or (303)
998-1900, ext. 5.
HaSifria is in the News!!
Read the articles about
HaSifria’s recent coverage in the press:
“By The
Books”
“Grasping
Horror”
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Menorah Classes:
Conversational Hebrew with Sharon James
Sharon James will have you speaking like an Israeli in no
time in her lively, ability-grouped classes. Sharon
taught Hebrew K-12 in her native Israel,
where she received a B.A. in teaching from Wingate College.
Since moving to Longmont
eight months ago with her family, she has been teaching at Har HaShem. To
discuss the class, please contact Sharon
directly at (303) 532-5226 or at sharonness@gmail.com
Beginner Hebrew
Tuesdays 7:30-9 p.m. (Oct.
10, 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19)
Advanced Beginner Hebrew
Mondays 6:30-8 p.m. (Oct.
9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 27, Dec. 4, 11, 18)
Intermediate Hebrew
Mondays 8:30-9:30 p.m. (same dates as above)
Advanced Hebrew Conversation Group
Tuesdays 6-7:30 p.m. (same dates as above)
COST: $225 for BJCC members; $250 for non-members
48 Ways to Wisdom
With Yehudis Fishman
Tuesdays, 9:30 -11 a.m. (Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19)
Cost:
$120 Boulder JCC members; $140 non-members
Morah Yehudis Fishman brings a palpable
passion for Torah and Judaism to her work as a teacher and mentor. A renowned
educator, Morah Yehudis Fishman has been sharing the wisdom of Torah with
students for more than 25 years. Her unique ability to convey Jewish principles
and unravel the mysteries of Jewish mysticism in a personally meaningful and
non-judgmental manner has earned the affection of her devoted students.
To register: (303) 998-1021 or Kathryn@Boulderjcc.org.
Menorah is grateful for the
support of Allied Jewish Federation, SCFD and the Boulder
County Arts Alliance.
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Shalom Baby and HaSifria Sukkot story time
and edible craft with Caroline Saliman!
For
children ages 2 1/2 - 5
Bring your child to the Boulder JCC,
Wednesday, October 11, 1:30-2:15 p.m., for
a terrific parent/child workshop. We’ll begin with a Sukkot story and
create an edible Sukkot craft to take home. Pre-registration with payment is required. Cost: $8/child;
$6/each additional sibling. Please
contact Beth Litz, Boulder Shalom Baby Coordinator, at Bethlitz@yahoo.com or (720)
364-1812. Registration forms can be downloaded at www.boulderjcc.org under programs.
Becoming a Love and Logic Parent - Early
Childhood Parenting Made Fun!
5 Thursdays, Oct. 12 - Nov. 9, from 6:30-8:30
p.m. at the Boulder
JCC. Instructor: Robin Goldstein-Lincoln. Cost: $110/individual;
$140/couple; Boulder JCC or Moxie Mom member Cost: $90/individual; $127/couple.
Includes materials.
All Shalom Baby classes require pre-registration with payment. For more
information or to register, please contact Beth Litz, Boulder Shalom Baby
Coordinator at 720-364-1812 or bethlitz@yahoo.com.
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Boulder JCC Save the Date
A Colorado Jewish Artists Guild of the Mizel Museum
Showcase - Meet the artists wine and cheese reception
Sunday, Oct. 22 at 5 p.m.
at the Boulder
JCC (followed by screening of “Paper Clips”)
Contact: (303) 998-1021 or email Kathryn@boulderjcc.org
“Paper
Clips”
Sunday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m.
at the Boulder
JCC
Introduced by Kathryn Bernheimer with facilitated discussion
following. Suggested donation: $6 for BJCC members; $8 for non-members.
Contact: (303) 998-1021 or email Kathryn@boulderjcc.org
Reel Israel:
An Israeli Film Series
Co-sponsored with
Congregation Har HaShem
“In Our Own
Hands: The Hidden Story of the Jewish Brigade in WW II”
Thursday, October 26, 7
p.m. at the Boulder
JCC
Suggested donation: $5; Contact: (303) 998-1021 or email
Kathryn@boulderjcc.org
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…And Around Town: Quick Links
AJF Israel Crisis Fund
Congregation Bonai Shalom
Congregation Har HaShem
Kehilath Aish Kodesh
Lubavitch of Boulder
Congregation Nevei Kodesh
Congregation Pardes Levavot
Conscious Learning Community
Hillel at CU – Shabbat Chaverim
Boulder International Humanistic Institute:
author Sam Harris
Boulder Israeli Dance
Coming up Around the
Town
Allied Jewish Federation of Colorado
Donate to
Federation's Israel
Crisis Fund
Give generously to Federation's
Israel Crisis Fund. Israeli citizens need our help! Please help Jewish Colorado
do its part by donating to Federation's Israel Crisis Fund today! Please go to www.Jewishcolorado.org/Support. For more
information, call (303) 316-6342.
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Congregation Bonai Shalom
Consignment Bazaar!
Shop early for Chanukah or just shop! Congregation
Bonai Shalom’s Sisterhood will be having their first consignment bazaar
with a specially selected assortment of high quality items on Sunday, November 12, 2006, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.,
in the social hall at Congregation Bonai Shalom. Each person selling must
be present, or have a representative present. Bonai’s Sisterhood receives
25% and the seller receives $75 of each sale. A $3 buyer fee includes
refreshments baked by the Sisterhood members. Dealers are welcome, on a space
available basis, with a $10 table fee in addition to the consignment commission
paid to Sisterhood. If you are interested in selling items of silver, crystal,
wood carvings, framed art, quilts, small fine furnishings or other fine goods,
please call Dagmar Dayan at (303) 247-0647.
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Congregation Har HaShem
Community Second Shabbat Services and Dinner
Join us every second Friday of the month
for a short Shabbat service, a delicious catered Shabbat meal, singing, friends
and fun, Friday, October 13. Services
begin 6 p.m. with a catered dinner
by the Taj Indian Cuisine to follow at 7:00 p.m. Contact Molly at (303)
499-7077. RSVP send your paid
reservation no later than October 11. Registration forms are available at
http://www.congregationharhashem.org/pdf/SecondShabbat.pdf
Simchat Torah at Har HaShem!
Indulge in one of the most fun and joyous events of the
Jewish year – a Torah celebration for the entire family, Sunday, October 15, 10 a.m. We will
sing and dance to the music of the Klez Dispensers. The Torah will be unrolled
from Genesis to Deuteronomy -- a powerful sight to behold! Bring the
children! They will love this event.
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Kehilath Aish Kodesh
On-going classes:
• Breslov Chassidut, Saturdays at 4:30 p.m., with 3rd
meal, 1805 Balsam Avenue,
instructor Rabbi Gavriel Goldfeder
• Tanya, Mondays, 6:15-7:30 p.m., 1805 Balsam Avenue, instructor Morah
Yehudis Fishman
• Women in Torah, Tuesdays, 7:30-9 p.m., 1805 Balsam Avenue,
instructor Rabbi Gavriel Goldfeder
• Chumash for
Women, Thursdays, 9:30-11 a.m., 2424
Keller Farm Road, instructor Morah Yehudis Fishman.
Contact Rabbi Gavriel Goldfeder at (303) 443-2497 or yorabbi@comcast.net for details and visit www.boulderaishkodesh.org.
Kehilath Aish Kodesh Educational Shabbat
Experience Educational Shabbat for people of all skill
levels and backgrounds! Aish Kodesh offers a morning of classes, prayer,
and community. No Hebrew necessary for classes. Classes take place
at 1805 Balsam Ave.
in Boulder on
the first Shabbat of every month, and are followed by a free lunch.
Childcare and classes for children are offered. Call Rabbi Gavriel
Goldfeder at (303) 443-2497 for more details.
“Houses of Clay” workshop with Rabbi Gavriel
Goldfeder at the Boulder
Co-op
Rabbi Gavriel Goldfeder will be teaching on the topic “Houses of Clay:
Jewish Mystical Anatomy,” Tuesdays,
beginning Sept. 5, Noon, at the Boulder Co-op Commons Community Center, 1904
Pearl Street, Boulder featuring in-depth discussions toward
understanding body-soul relationship. Cost: $5 per class. For more information,
contact (303) 447-2667 or visit www.bouldercoop.org.
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Lubavitch of Boulder
Shemini Atzeret Kiddush in the Sukkah and Hakafot.
Join Lubavitch of Boulder for Shemini
Atzeret kiddush in the Sukkah and Hakafot. Fri., Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m. Come one, come all! For more
information, contact (303) 494-1638, lubavbldr@cs.com and visit www.lubavitchofboulder.org.
Youth Zone
Sign up early for the very popular Youth zone program.
Join other Jewish children ages 5-8 and 9-12, and build, program and race
robots. Make your own movies and video games. Boulder Youth Zone meets
once a month on Sunday afternoons and also includes a fun Jewish educational
activity. For more information, contact (303) 494-1638, lubavbldr@cs.com
and visit www.lubavitchofboulder.org.
The Jewish Art Calendars
The Jewish Art Calendar is here and it is beautiful! If you
or your friends are not on our mailing list to receive a calendar, feel free to
call us so you can pick up your own calendar and make sure to email us with
your contact information so you can receive one at your home. This year,
we are offering you a free calendar for your office or work. For more
information, contact (303) 494-1638, lubavbldr@cs.com and visit www.lubavitchofboulder.org.
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Congregation Nevei Kodesh
Hassidic Masters on the Torah
Join Hassidic Masters on the Torah, most Saturdays, 4-5:30 p.m. Led by Rabbi Tirzah Firestone or
other teachers, study the weekly Torah Parsha through the mystical teachings of
the Hassidic Masters. Call for location at (303) 271-3541.
Beit Sefer Chadash Sukkot Party!
To all current and prospective Beit Sefer Chadash students
and families! Come join the Beit Sefer Chadash community on Sunday at CU Hillel (2795
Colorado Avenue, Boulder), Sunday, Oct. 8, 2-4 p.m. Please bring a
snack dish to share! We will have games, decorations, songs, food and FUN!
Come meet the wonderful teachers, staff and volunteers of Beit Sefer
Chadash and have a great time! Any questions, contact Sarah Pew at sarah@neveikodesh.org
or 303-449-0873.
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Come Together Under the Sukkah Tea for New
and Prospective Members
Come discover what Pardes Levavot means by “holy
community,” as we gather under the Sukkah for tea and snacks, Sunday, October 8, 12:30-2:00 p.m. at Pardes Levavot,
71st and Lookout Road.
Bring your questions, your concerns, but most of all, bring
yourself! Children welcome! For more information, contact (303) 563-2110
or email info@pardeslevavot.org.
Chant and Meditation with Pardes Levavot, led by Rabbi Nadya Gross
This weekly
chant and meditation group meets every Wednesday,
7-9 p.m. at Pardes Levavot, 71st and Lookout Road, Gunbarrel. Join
us as we engage in spiritual practice and deep connection, creating sacred space
in our lives mid-week. For information please call (303) 563-2110 or visit www.pardeslevavot.org.
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Conscious Learning Community
Ongoing classes:
Torah B’Ivrit
A weekly gathering for people who
read Biblical Hebrew and are interested in studying sections of the weekly
Torah Portion selected for the general themes of spiritual development they
represent. We read and understand the narrative in both Hebrew and English; we
meditate upon the readings to discern personal spiritual messages, and to sense
of God’s presence in our lives.
Tuesdays,
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: CLC Center, 3982 Arbol Ct.,
Boulder, CO 80301
Cost: $100 per 10 sessions. Registration:
(303) 440-1024 or info@conscious-learning-community.org
Biblical Hebrew for Beginners
A weekly gathering for people to learn
Biblical Hebrew, from Aleph-Bet. If you want to learn Biblical Hebrew
from scratch, this is the class! We learn to understand the text, and
with a spiritual intention.
Wednesdays,
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Where: CLC Center, 3982 Arbol Ct.,
Boulder, CO 80301
Cost: $100 per 10 sessions. Registration:
(303) 440-1024 or info@conscious-learning-community.org
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Hillel at CU Shabbat Chaverim
Hillel at CU is partnering with the larger Boulder community with Shabbat Chaverim
– Shabbat with Friends. During the semester, the students on campus become
so involved in their studies and their multitude of extracurricular activities
that they are looking for a place to unwind, taste a home cooked meal, and feel
the serenity of Shabbat. It is a chance for the Boulder community to open their homes to students
on Friday night and together with family and friends welcome the Sabbath.
CU Hillel is seeking diverse Jewish families who celebrate Shabbat dinner to
open their homes to Jewish CU students and Hillel at CU will match students
with different levels of observance and Kashrut standards. If you are
interested in hosting a few students during the semester, please call Rabbi
Adam Naftalin-Kelman at Hillel at (303) 442-6571.
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Boulder International Humanist Institute presents
Author Sam Harris
The Boulder International Humanist Institute (BIHI) is
bringing NY Times Sam Harris, best-selling author of Letter to a Christian Nation, to Boulder
for his only Colorado appearance on Oct 10, at the Stadium Club at Folsom Field, University of Colorado. Humanism has
had great support among the Jewish community. Rabbi Mortikiah Kaplan, founder
of the Jewish Reconstruction movement, was one of the original signers of the
Humanist manifesto in 1933. Rabbi Sherwin Wine founded the Humanistic Judaism
movement and started a congregation in Denver.
Harris' his first book, The End of Faith -
Religion, Terror and the Future of Reason, offered a vivid history
of our willingness to suspend reason in favor of religious beliefs - even when
these beliefs inspire violence. He received thousands of letters from
Christians excoriating him for suggesting that passages from sacred books, when
taken literally are not the best moral guides and encourage terrorism. His second
book and topic of the evening's event, Letter
to a Christian Nation is his powerful reply. Cost: $7 advance
online; $10 door cash/check only. Students free with valid ID. Free Parking. Ticket information is available at www.BIHI.info.
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Boulder Israeli Dance
Join Boulder's Israeli Dance Group every Sunday,
beginning again on Sunday, Oct. 15, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. at the Pearl St. Studio,
Boulder (entrance is on the west side of the building). Easy dances
are taught from 7-8 p.m. Cost: 1st time is free, $5 thereafter. For more
information, call Barbra at (303) 447-8300.
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Coming
up Around the Town…
Rocky Mountain Kol
Nashim (Jewish Women’s Resource
Center) 21st Annual
Retreat
October 20-22
Cost: $275
double, $325 single. Please
call Debbie Ginsburg at (303) 770-3434 for information and to request a
brochure.
Pinstripe Suite
Sunday, October 29 at Har HaShem.
Fore more information, go to www.harhashem.org,
and click on Upcoming Events.
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Happiness isn't something you experience; it's
something you remember.
-- Oscar Levant
Lisa Trank
Director of Marketing
Boulder JCC
3800 Kalmia Avenue
Boulder, CO 80301
303/998-5626
– New
Number!
Lisa@boulderjcc.org
