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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!

October 12, 2009

AT PARDES LEVAVOT

Events This Week

Contemplative Shabbat Service

Saturday, October 17, 10:00am - noon

Rebbes' Tisch

Saturday, October 17, 12:15 - 1:45pm

Please bring a vegetarian or dairy dish to share as we come together for a meal and Torah study following our services.

Getting Involved

Learn Hebrew at Pardes Levavot

Beginning Hebrew for Adults - class now forming. For information and to register: Hebrew@pardeslevavot.org

Hebrew classes for children are ongoing. New students are welcome. Contact us at: Hebrew@pardeslevavot.org

Torah cantillation (chanting) class will be offered in late winter/early spring. Let us know if you're interested: Hebrew@pardeslevavot.org

Boulder Jewish News

Nu! a virtual "Jewish Newspaper." The BJN includes publicity for local events of Jewish interest, life cycle events, organization news and features. Free non-profit listings and info and free subscriptions. We invite you to write, connect, share, comment, publicize, advertise, contribute... this is a community effort. The site is in "beta" now and we welcome input. Visit BoulderJewishNews.org or call 303-800-5907 for more info. We look forward to hearing your ideas.

From the Shepherd of the Hills Bulletin

Community Infant Program (CIP) – Bring baby items to help struggling parents and single mothers. There is an ongoing need for disposable diapers for young families with children. You can bring them to the church. Thank you!

Items needed for the Boulder Homeless Shelter: Blankets, Sunscreen, Fresh Fruit, Jelly, Sugar, & Oatmeal. You may bring donations to Shepherd.

Torah Yoga ® - starting September 3, 2009

The Center for Spiritual Friendship is offering a Torah Yoga ® class for fall 2009. The NEW time and location: Thursday, 9:00-10:30 AM at the Skylight Room, Solstice Center, 302 Pearl St. (enter on 3rd St.)

Torah Yoga is an integrative activity of body/mind/soul in which participants experience Yoga poses, Hebrew chanting and Jewish meditation. It is a weekly program developed and co-led by Rabbi Ori and Rabbi Nadya. Torah Yoga is open to all ages, genders and religions. No background in either Torah or Yoga is required, only willingness to move in new ways, and pray with your body.

Contact us about our on-going programs of Torah of Sage-ing and Spiritual Direction (both individual and group sessions).  www.conscious-learning-community.org or call 303.563.2114

Special Member Needs/Offerings

House Sitter Needed

Dec 18, 2009 - Jan 8, 2010.

We live in the foothills (mountains) west of Boulder, in the Sugarloaf neighborhood. It is beautiful and peaceful here, and only 20 minutes to downtown Boulder. We are looking for someone to stay in our home and take care of our 2 horses (in the backyard) and our 2 Hungarian sheep dogs who are very loving and friendly, and want a lot of attention when people are home. We don't expect someone to be here all the time, so if you work, that is fine. A 4 wheel drive vehicle would be helpful, but not required. We would, of course, pay for you to house sit. If you are interested, please call me at 303 442-6656. Arleen Miller


PARDES LEVAVOT CALENDAR

October 2009

Saturday, 17, 10:00am-noon
Contemplative Shabbat Service

Saturday, 17, 12:15-1:45pm
Rebbes' Tisch


AROUND TOWN AND BEYOND

Boulder has an all-new web-based Jewish News"paper". Boulder Jewish News

Political Powerhouses:  Three Women Who Did Not Stand Idly By

The Boulder Jewish Community is invited to attend community-wide retreats through the Dare to Dream initiative in partnership with local organizations

Movers: Jewish Mavericks, Visionaries and Rebels

ADL's Annual Boulder Awards Luncheon

Boulder JCC October Events

ADL Society of Fellows Luncheon

Jewish Genealogical Society of Colorado events

Boulder JCC November Events

Consider submitting your innovative teaching ideas for the Chidush Award

You are invited to join us in honoring some of Boulder's finest Jewish Educators


PRAYERS

Each newsletter contains names of people in our community, or friends of our community, who need prayers for healing, support, et cetera. Names will cycle off the list after one month - please let us know if you wish for it to remain longer. Please send names in Hebrew and/or English, with other details as desired, to info@pardesleavavot.org.
  • Yosef Aharon Ben Batya (Jeffrey Laner)
  • Chana Leah bat Dora v Yaacov
  • HaRav Avraham Yitzhak Yishmael Yam ben Hanoch V'Chana Z"L V'abu David V'Shoshana
  • Shulamit Ahuva bat Tom Ora
  • Grace Kohler
  • HaRav Devorah Rut bat Tamar (Rabbi Deborah Ruth Bronstein)


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.