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 12/10/06 – 12/16/06
At
The Boulder JCC: Quick Links
Shir HaLev: The Boulder Jewish Chorus “Holidays”
Concert
Boulder Arts and Crafts Cooperative Judaica Show and Sale
Community Chanukah Concert with Steve Brodsky and
Friends
Joshua Nelson Tickets Now Available!!
Shalom Baby: Pre-register for Winter Classes!
Menorah Classes:
¨ 48 Ways to Wisdom
with Morah Yehudis Fishman
Boulder
Jewish Festival Needs Volunteers!
Boulder JCC 2nd
Annual Community Photo Contest
2007 Greater
Denver/Boulder Community Population Study
Chanukah
Around the Town
Shir HaLev: The Boulder Jewish Chorus
"Holidays!"
Concert and Reception
Shir HaLev: The Boulder Jewish Chorus
returns with new songs for the season, from Rosh HaShanah through Hanukkah, Sunday,
December 10, 7 p.m. at the Boulder JCC. Enjoy new and
contemporary pieces, as well as some old favorites, particularly for the
Festival of Lights. A reception with light refreshments will follow the
concert. Shir HaLev: The Boulder Jewish
Chorus performs choral music spanning all Jewish traditions, cultures and
languages. The chorus is open to adults and teens and welcomes new members.
Contact Martha (Malkah-T) Utchenik for information about joining:
shirhalev@gmail.com. Tickets: $10 in advance and $12 at the door for
adults; $5 in advance and $6 at the door for children and seniors. Contact: Kathryn@boulderjcc.org or (303) 998-1021 for tickets. For information on Shir HaLev, contact
Malkah T at shirhalev@gmail.com.
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Boulder Arts and Crafts Cooperative
Annual Judaica Art Show
Visit the 12th Annual Boulder Arts and Crafts
Cooperative Annual Judaica Art Show featuring
handcrafted festival ware and holiday gifts, at the Boulder Arts and Crafts
Gallery, 1421 Pearl Street, November 17, 2006 – January 2,
2007. 10% of all proceeds go to
benefit the Boulder
JCC! Shop early and often! Visit
www.boulderartsandcrafts.com for daily hours. For more information, call (303)
443-3683.
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With Steve Brodsky and Friends
Sunday, December 17
East Boulder Community
Center
5660 Sioux Drive
4pm – Chanukiah Lighting
4:30pm – Concert
FREE!
Come early and swim!*
(additional admission)
Sponsored by:
Allied Jewish Federation
Weaver Family Foundation
Jewish Outreach Institute
Boulder
JCC
Menorah
Congregation Aish Kodesh
Congregation Bonai Shalom
Congregation Har HaShem
Lubavitch of Boulder
Congregation Nevei Kodesh
Pardes Levavot: A Jewish Renewal Congregation
Starwood Consulting
Colorado Agency for Jewish Education
Boulder
Jewish Day School
Jewish Family Service
Stepping Stones
Boulder
Jewish Community Foundation
For more information, contact: Kathryn@boulderjcc.org or (303) 998-1021.
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Get your tickets NOW for the event of 2007!
The Boulder
JCC is proud to present Joshua Nelson,
“The Prince of Kosher Gospel,” in Concert
Saturday, February 3, 2007
8pm
At the Boulder Theater
All proceeds go to benefit the wonderful programs
at the Boulder
JCC!
Visit www.bouldertheater.com for tickets!
Limited tickets available at the Boulder JCC!
Visit www.boulderjcc.com to hear Joshua Nelson sing and to learn more about him.
“The next BIG thing in music…He
literally brings the house down.” – Oprah Winfrey
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Shalom Baby
Happy Hanukkah from Shalom Baby!
Pre-registration for Shalom Baby’s 2007 classes has
begun. All classes are held at the Boulder JCC, 3800 Kalmia Ave.
For more information or to register, please go to www.boulderjcc.org
(Under programs, Shalom Baby). Registration forms can be downloaded and mailed
in or please feel free to contact Beth Litz, Shalom Baby Coordinator at bethlitz@yahoo.com
or 720-364-1812.
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Menorah Classes:
48 Ways to Wisdom
With Yehudis Fishman
Tuesdays,
10-11:30 a.m. (Dec. 12, 19)
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, the Scientific Cultural Facilities District
and the Boulder County
Arts Alliance.
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Boulder Jewish Festival
The all-volunteer committee is now forming to plan next
year's Boulder Jewish Festival. The first meeting is Monday, December 11, 6 to 8 pm at the Boulder JCC. If interested,
please contact mail@boulderjewishfestival.org.
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“Jewish Spaces, Jewish Places, Jewish
Faces”
2nd Annual Boulder JCC Community Photo Contest
Give us your best shot! Calling all photographers!
Deadline for Photo Submissions is January
5!
Please submit your favorite pictures for
“Jewish Spaces, Jewish Places, Jewish Faces.”
Submissions may be made digitally to Kathryn@Boulderjcc.org or with 8X10
prints. Limit: 10 pictures. Winners must provide framed 8X10 or larger
photographs by February 2 for display in the photo exhibit beginning with the
artists wine and cheese reception Sunday, February 11, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
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EXCITING NEWS...PLEASE ANSWER YOUR PHONE!
We are excited to announce that the Allied Jewish
Federation has received a generous grant from Rose Community Foundation to
conduct the 2007 greater Denver/Boulder Jewish community study. This study,
like its predecessors in 1997 and 1981, will identify social and demographic
characteristics of our community and help us understand the needs and
desires for programs and services. The Boulder JCC will be working
with the study consultants, Ukeles Associates Inc., and we hope
you will give a few minutes if you're lucky enough to be called! Thank
you!
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Save the Date:
Winter Break Acrylic
Painting Course
With Alice Rosenblatt
For 6th through 8th grade students
Wednesday, Dec.
20, Thursday Dec. 21 and Friday Dec. 22, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Boulder JCC
Cost: Boulder
JCC members: $100/3 days; Non-members: $110/3 days; Contact: Kathryn@boulderjcc.org
or (303) 998-1021.
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…And Around Town: Quick Links
AJF:
¨ Linda Fenner Scholarship Deadline Extended
Congregation
Bonai Shalom
Congregation Har HaShem
Kehilath Aish Kodesh
Lubavitch of Boulder
Congregation Nevei
Kodesh
Congregation Pardes
Levavot
Conscious Learning Community
Boulder Arts and Crafts Cooperative Hanu-bration!
Denver/Boulder Matzo Ball Party
2006
Longmont Shabbat Group
Boulder Israeli Dance
Chanukah Around
Town
AJF
Linda Fenner Scholarship Application
Deadline Extended
Community leader Linda Fenner's (of blessed memory)
husband Terry Fenner created a scholarship fund in Linda's memory to promote
leadership development programs for young Jewish women. The fund is housed at
and administered by the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF).
Scholarship funds of up to $2,500 per awardee will enable Jewish women between
the ages of 21 and 45, to attend educational conferences, missions to Israel, and
other young adult programs that will develop their leadership skills in order
to better the Jewish community. Applicants must be a Colorado resident and have been identified
as a Jewish leader or as someone with leadership potential in the Jewish
community. The deadline for applications has
been extended to December 15, 2006. For more information, please click
here or to apply click here
or call (303) 316-6494.
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Congregation Bonai Shalom
Please
see listing under Chanukah Around the Town
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Congregation Har HaShem
Chanukah Central
Shop early at the Har HaShem Chanukah Central Gift Bazaar,
Dec. 3-22. Support Israel with your purchases of unique and
beautiful gifts and Judaica from Israel. Hours:
Sundays, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Mondays & Wednesdays, 2-5:45 p.m.
Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Fridays, 10:00 a.m. – Noon
For more information, contact 499-5597.
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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.
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Lubavitch of Boulder
Farbrengen
Come experience a Farbrengen- a Chassidic Gathering in honor of Yud Tes
Kislev. We will discuss the fascinating life of the first Chabad Rebbe,
Reb Schneur Zalman and learn some Chassidic songs. The program will take place Sunday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. at Lubavitch of Boulder County, 4900 Sioux Drive. All are
invited.
Chessed Opportunity
during vacation!
Join Lubavitch of Boulder for an
intergenerational craft and a fun Chanukah party at Balfour Nursing Home -third
floor on Dec. 20, 1:30 p.m. (party
begins at 2). We are in need of adult and child volunteers. If you are able to
join us please call Chany at (303) 494-1638 or email
info@lubavitchofboulder.org
Kids in Action
Kids in Action is classed with a fun craft or interesting activity (e.g.
Rocketeering) in combination with doing Chessed for others. It will usually
meet the third Sunday of the month from 1:30-3:30 p.m. and will cost $8 per
child. For more information, contact (303) 494-1638, lubavbldr@cs.com
and visit www.lubavitchofboulder.org.
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Congregation Nevei Kodesh
Spiritual Direction and the Listening
Heart: A Candle-lit Evening Salon
By popular demand, John LaBrecque and Laya Tamar will continue
“Spiritual Direction and the Listening Heart: A Candle-lit Evening Salon,”
their work of sharing teachings about their own experience of group spiritual
direction (a contemplative practice of noticing the Holy in one’s life)
and providing people an opportunity to experience this work themselves, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 7-9:15 p.m. at Rosanna and Marco
Better’s house, 1445 Balsam Ave. This is an opportunity
to look at your spiritual journey in the context of being in the supportive
environment of friends/co-travelers. Snacks provided. No charge but
donations are welcome. Newcomers welcome to drop in. Please RSVP by Dec. 10 to Laya
Tamar, ltamar@verizon.net.
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.
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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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Boulder Arts and Crafts Cooperative Hanu-bration! BAAC’s "Hanu-bration" celebrates their 35th
anniversary with live Klezmer music and Hanukkah cookies, Sunday,
December 10, 2-5 p.m. at Boulder Arts & Crafts Gallery, 1421 Pearl Street Mall. Local artists include: Paul Barchilon, Arel
Mishory, and Garson & Pakele. The featured artist is Paul Graubard, a
painter from Maryland
with a strong graphic quality in his scenes and vignettes of Jewish life. As
always, there will be showcase festive ritual ware: Mezzuzot, Menorot, Seder
plates, papercuts & sparkly jewelry fit for any
occasion! For more information, visit www.boulderartsandcrafts.com or call (303) 443-3683.
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Matzo Ball Party 2006 - THE ALTERNATIVE TO
JUST ANOTHER "SILENT NIGHT"!
Forget sitting home with Chinese food and a movie! Hosted
by the Society of Young Jewish Professionals,
the Matzo Ball has been named the "Nation's #1 Holiday
Party" by USA Today. Now in its 20th year, this
extravaganza is being held at the hottest clubs in 6
cities and Denver
is one of them! The event is Sunday, Dec. 24,
8 p.m. – 2 a.m. at Polly Esther's, 2301 Blake Street, Denver.
It's the perfect chance to revolutionize your social life with a hip (and
Jewish!) crowd. At Matzo Ball single Jewish men and women get to flirt, mingle
and dance the night away. Advanced tickets: $25 - Matzo Ball in Denver is a high demand
ticket, so order yours now before we sell out! For more information and to
purchase tickets, please visit www.MatzoBall.org If
available, tickets can be purchased at the door, at the day of the event.
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Longmont Shabbat Group
The Longmont Shabbat Group will hold its next service on Friday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. This
community-based Jewish group holds informal Jewish Shabbat services on the
third Friday of every month. The service will include lighting Shabbat candles,
blessing the wine, and informal readings, as well as a community Chanukiah
lighting. Oneg Shabbat follows the service. For details, call Susan Scruggs at
(303) 651-6822 or email shablong@comcast.net.
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Boulder Israeli Dance
Join Boulder's Israeli
Dance Group every Sunday, 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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Chanukah
Celebrations Around Town!
Pardes Levavot Circle of Family Education Program
Community Chanukah Service and Party
Join Pardes Levavot at
the Latke Palace, 1st night of Chanukah, Friday, December 15 at Pardes Levavot, 71st and Lookout Road, Boulder.
Candle Lighting begins at 5:30pm. Bring your own Chanukiah and candles as
well as a donation for the continuance of the shared sacred space: pastel
copier paper, toilet paper, dishwasher detergent, liquid hand soap, or cash
donations. Chanukah and Shabbat singing/Shabbat Service begins at 6:30 p.m.,
followed by dinner, dessert, Israeli Dancing, arts and crafts for the kids and
of course, mountains of latkes! Reservations required by December 11, 2006. Prices: Adults $7, Children ages 10 and under $3.50.
Please send check, payable to Pardes Levavot, to: Pardes Levavot, c/o Shoshana Nejman, 737 Quince Circle, Boulder, CO
80304. For more information, contact info@pardeslevavot.org.
Congregation Bonai Shalom Annual Hanukkah Party
Join Congregation Bonai Shalom for a Havdalah service
followed by their annual Hanukkah party, Saturday,
December 16, 6:30 p.m. This event is open to the community.
Please call (303) 442-6605 for more information.
A Mystical Chanukah with Eve Ilsen and Rabbi Zalman
Schachter-Shalomi
Come for a magical evening as Reb Zalman and Eve Ilsen
present stories, songs, and teachings to help us journey to the essence of
Chanukah light, Sunday, December 17, 7 p.m.
at the Boulder
JCC Please bring your Chanukiah (menorah) for a community lighting.
Admission: $12 at the door. For more information on these events, please visit
www.yesodfoundation.org or call (303) 448-4919.
Beth Ami Colorado
Congregation for Humanistic Judaism Hanukkah Celebration
Join
Beth Ami Colorado Congregation for Humanistic
Judaism for a Hanukkah Celebration on Sunday, December 17, 11 a.m. at City
Park Recreation
Center, 105th & Sheridan
in Westminster.
For more information, please call
(303) 828-0704 or (720) 748-1533
and visit www.bethami.com.
Chabad
of Longmont
Chanukah
at the Twin Peaks Mall
Join Chabad of Longmont
for Chanukah at the Twin Peaks Mall in Longmont,
Sunday, Dec. 17, 3-5 p.m.
For more information, contact rabbiyakov@gmail.com,
(303) 678-7595 and visit Web: www.JewishLongmont.com.
Latke Bash!
Join Chabad of Longmont
for a Latke Bash, Tuesday, December 19th, at
6 P.M. @ Chabad-2126 Astoria Lane, Longmont.
Eat some hot traditional latkes with a variety of toppings, a grand
dreidel game and fun for everyone. Delve into the mystical secrets of Chanukah
& its Kabbalistic insights. RSVP by December 15th, at Chanukah@JewishLongmont.com or
call (303) 678- 7595
Lubavitch of Boulder Menorah lighting on Pearl Street Mall
Join Lubavitch of Boulder for a Menorah Lighting on the
Pearl Street Mall, Monday, Dec. 18, 5:00 p.m.
Hear live music by Michael Bilavsky, performance by the Boulder Jewish Day
School! Enjoy fresh Sufganyot and Chanukah gifts for kids. For
more information, contact lubavitchofboulder.org.
Adventure
Rabbi Chanukah Party
The annual Chanukah Party is again at the historic
Community House in Chautauqua
Park, Wed., Dec. 20, 6 p.m. Featuring latkes, a
chocolate fountain, and lots of schmoozing. All ages welcome at all times, but
special kids’ story with Rabbi Jamie will be at 6:30 p.m. and the
remainder of the evening will be more geared to adults. $10 suggested donation
and please bring your own plate, cup and cutlery to cut down on use of plastic
and paper goods. Questions?
Email jeanette.domber@mac.com
and visit www.adventurerabbi.org.
Community Chanukah Celebration at Har HaShem
Join Congregation Har HaShem on the 7th night of Chanukkah
for singing, food and fun! Open to the whole community, Friday,
December 22, 5:30 p.m. Celebratory Sing-a-long, 6:30 p.m. – dairy potluck
dinner; 7:30 p.m. – Shabbat service and Oneg. More information: contact Molly at m.goldsmith@harhashem.org,
or (303) 499-7077, ext 18.
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Just to be is a blessing. Just to
live is holy.
-- Rabbi Abraham Heschel
Lisa Trank
Marketing Director
Boulder JCC
Editor, The Community Page
lisa@boulderjcc.org
303/998-5626 (office)
303/579-4522 (mobile)
Getting It
Together...Together
The Boulder JCC's mission is
to provide programs and
services
based in Jewish values and traditions in a place where people of all ages and
backgrounds gather to exchange ideas, learn and grow together.
