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Pardes Levavot

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!

April 7, 2008

AT PARDES LEVAVOT

Of Note

Thank you to all the members who attended our congregational meeting this past Sunday. Look for a report to our members soon.

Thank you to Jim Wright for providing the kiddush this past Saturday.

It's a No-Brainer!

No-Brainer!

Support Pardes Levavot! Our No-Brainer Fundraiser is kicking off. No time? No energy? No worries! Visit our No-Brainer Fundraiser for the low down.

Events This Week

Hebrew YAY!

Wednesday, April 9, 3:45-5pm

NO Chant and Meditation

Wednesday, April 9

Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Friday, April 11, 7-9pm

You won't want to miss this week's service, as Shir Halev, The Boulder Jewish Chorus, will be singing parts of the liturgy. Come hear works of some of the finest composers of Jewish choral music. This will be a unique and beautiful way to enter into Shabbat!

Parashat Metzora
Metzora Torah Journey

Events Coming Up

Ruach Ha'Aretz 2008

June 30 - July 6 in Redmond, OR

Ruach Ha’Aretz will again host one of the premier retreats in Jewish Renewal, boasting some of the best teachers in the Jewish world, deep spiritual intimacy, inspired davenning and great food all in a beautiful natural setting. This year the retreat will be going upscale, at the luxurious full service Eagle Crest Resort, on 1700 acres in the high desert of Central Oregon, nestled among the Cascade Mountains.

Early registration ends April 10, sign up now and save!

Boulder Jewish Festival

Sunday, June 15, 11am-5pm

14th year! A one-day, family-oriented celebration of Jewish culture, featuring live entertainment, dance, art, food, community organizations and children's activities.

Getting Involved

From the Shepherd of the Hills Bulletin

Items needed for Boulder Homeless Shelter: Coffee, Black Beans, Baked Beans, Razors, Body & Hand Soap. You may drop off donations at Shepherd.

Community Infant Program (CIP) – There is an on-going need for disposable diapers for young families with children. You can bring them to the church. Thank you!


PARDES LEVAVOT CALENDAR

April 2008

9, Wednesday, 3:45-5pm
Hebrew YAY!

11, Friday, 7-9pm
Kabbalat Shabbat Service

16, Wednesday, 3:45-5pm
Hebrew YAY!

16, Wednesday, 7-9pm
Chant and Meditation

19, Saturday, 9:30am-noon
Torah Study, Davenen and Torah Service

23, Wednesday, 3:45-5pm
Hebrew YAY!

23, Wednesday, 7-9pm
Chant and Meditation

25, Friday
Shabbat at Home

30, Wednesday, 3:45-5pm
Hebrew YAY!

AROUND TOWN AND BEYOND

JCC Calendar

Launch Party for God in the Wilderness

Costa Rican Adventures for Jewish Teens

2008 Chidush Awards

Freedom Writer Maria Reyes to Keynote 27th Annual Governor's Holocaust Remembrance Program

PRAYERS

Each newsletter contains names of people in our community, or friends of our community, who need prayers for healing, support, et cetera. Please send names in Hebrew and/or English, with other details as desired, to info@pardesleavavot.org. And remember to let us know when our prayers have been effective!
  • Lillian Ruth Glassman
  • Yael Bracha bat Eidel Leah
  • Ruti bat Alma (Ruth Lederer MacGuire)
  • Chana Feygeleh bat Timka
  • HaRav Shohama bat Yehudit
  • Sarah Yehudis Krissel bat Chaya Fayge
  • Bob Snyder
  • David Sapper
  • Magdalena Merovingia
  • Gershom ben Leah v Avraham
  • Yehoshua Mishulim ben Sarah Leah
  • Shoshana Nejman
  • Alter Shoresh ben Zion v'Shoshana
  • HaRav Devorah Rut bat Tamar (Rabbi Deborah Ruth Bronstein)
  • Rut bat Miriam
  • Lior bat Esther Masha
  • Dov Baer Ben Yehuda ha Kohen v'Devorah
  • John Silverman
  • Mimi Ito

For information about Pardes Levavot or our events please visit our website at www.pardeslevavot.org or write info@pardeslevavot.org. To contact Rabbis Nadya and Victor Gross write rabbis@pardeslevavot.org. If you would like to post something on our Pardes Levavot mailing lists, or if you have questions about our mailings, lists, communications, etc., contact info@pardeslevavot.org.


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WHERE TO PLANT BAGEL SEEDS
Any bright sunny location, preferably close to a delicatessen.


WHEN TO PLANT
Year around, but onion bagels grow best in winter, while poppy seed and pumpernickel grow well in summer.


CARE OF PLANTS
Plant in seven equal rows, running north and south. You may make the middle row longer. Join all rows with one long east-west row, for irrigation and to form a menorah. All seeds must be planted at least four feet deep. Any less depth and the hole in the bagel will not develop properly! Irrigate sparsely, with boiling water only!


NOTE: Over-irrigation or cold water will cause your growing bagel to become soggy. Soggy bagels are not good for anything.


While it is possible to grow bagels topped with cream cheese by sprinkling the blossoms with fresh dairy cream, you should contact a professional bagel grower for expert advice. Some unkosher growers will use fertilizer, but that does affect the taste and texture, even if it does hasten the growth. However those who like egg bagels have had success using fresh eggs as fertilizer.


TO EAT
Cut cross-wise. Never, never cut a bagel vertically. Ladle on lox and cream cheese (you were warned only experts could raise bagels already topped). Use when ripe. While day-old bagels may be toasted and eaten, any older and they tend to fossilize and are only good for missiles. Beware of over-ripe bagels!


GUARANTEE
If you are not 100% satisfied, dig up your bagel seeds and return. A BRAND NEW package of seeds will be sent to you.