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Congregation Har Shalom

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my_document_collections/2850318 The complete Har Shalom Calendar is available
online at http://www.congregationharshalom.org/calendar_new.shtml and is the most
reliable source for information.
6/9 Yizkor Shavuot 6pm
Judaism in Time and Space 7pm
6/10 Special Evening Shabbat 6:30pm (Kiddush to follow)
6/11 Torah Study (Numbers 8:1-12:16) led by Charna Rosenholtz 9am
Morning Shabbat with Bat Mitzvah Miriam Fields 10am
Mazal Tov Miriam on becoming a Bat Mitzvah!
6/13 Preserving Wilderness and Wildlife 7pm
6/14 Membership Committee Meeting 7pm
6/15 Mishnah Study 1pm
Ritual Committee Meeting 6pm
Calendar Overview
Har Shalom Highlights
June 8-15, 2011
725 W. Drake Rd. Fort Collins, CO 80526 | 970-223-5191 | offce@congregationharshalom.org
RABBI LIAISON COMMITTEE
A new Rabbi Liaison Committee will be formed with the Rabbis new
contract. If you are interested in serving on the committee, please
contact Madi at madi.lapidot@gmail.com or 223-5762.
FREILICH SHABBAT
Friday, June 17, see schedule below for times
Please join us for a musical Shabbat celebration. The Musicians'
Havurah will accompany Rabbi Ben. If you fnd your spirituality through
live music, this Shabbat is for you. Bring the whole family!
Schedule:
5:30 PMTot Shabbat
7:00 PMService
YIZKOR SHAVUOT
THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 6:00 PM
SPECIAL SHABBAT
Friday June 10
Evening service will be at 6:30 PM
A special Kiddush will follow, sponsored by the Fields family in
celebration of Miriam becoming a Bat Mitzvah
The Wilderness Act (1964) and the Endangered
Species Act (1973) are two of the oldest
environmental laws with a clear ethical basis.
Dr. Peter Landres and Dr. Peter Dratch are
scientists who will discuss how these laws are
applied, especially in the West, and the new
challenges of climate change to rare species
and places. Bring friends with an interest in
conservation. We will be inviting members of the
wider interfaith community as well.
PRESERVING WILDERNESS &
WILDLIFE
Monday, June 13 at 7:00 PM at CHS
Peter Landres & Peter Dratch presenting
A siyyum is a traditional Jewish
practice which involves teaching after
completing the study of a Jewish book.
Beth Hammer and Rabbi Ben have just
completed a year of study of Pirkei Avot
(ethics of ancestors) . On June 1st, they
taught us about this important work as
a celebration of the completion of their
study.
NEW RELIGIOUS
SCHOOL DIRECTOR
We would like to announce that Brooke
Fisher is our new Religious School Director.
Mazal Tov Brooke! We look forward to a
dynamic Jewish Education Program for our
children.
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Jewish Nature Camp

When and Where?
July 11-15 & July 18-22 2011
9am-12pm at Troutman Park

Who?
Children ages 4-7

More i nf ormat i on?
Visit the website:
http://harshalomecocamp.webs.
com/
Or contact alexissoffler@hotmail.com

Who i s runni ng t hi s show?
Alexis Soffler, Har Shalom Hebrew
School Teacher, k-2, BS Environmental
Biology, MAT Science education, PhD
this summer! And Mom to two boys,
ages 2 and 6.

I f your ki ds are di rt y, I m
happy.
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Summer is made for kids to be outside,
Rolling in the grass, playing ball, looking
for crayfish in the stream It is also a
great time to learn, as kids learn by
doing. In this camp, I aim to combine
those old skool summer favorites with
science and math inquiry learning,
Jewish perspectives, conservation
principles, and community oriented play.

Join us at Troutman Park for outside play
and learning adventures this summer!
Some things we will do:
Explore stream and pond life
Nature treasure hunts
Jewish stories and songs
Big cooperative games
Fun with numbers and math
with meaning
Lots of high energy free play
Arts and crafts
Jewish community and friends
Ba s i c I n f o r ma t i o n
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Uea a-e |a|ted...
Who:
Dr. Peter Landres, AIdo LeopoId WiIderness Research Institute
Dr. Peter Dratch, United States Fish and WiIdIife Service

What:
A presentation and discussion of the WiIderness Act (1964) and
the Endangered Species Act (1973), two of the oIdest
environmentaI Iaws with a cIear ethicaI basis.

When:
Monday, June 13th at 7pm

Where:
Congregation Har ShaIom,
725 W. Drake Road, Fort CoIIins

Why:
Learn how these Iaws are appIied, especiaIIy in the West.
Learn about the new chaIIenges of cIimate change to rare
species and pIaces.

T-|aa f-|ead: a|t aa |ate-e:t |a cea:e-at|ea.
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SCRIP
Trudy Herman t.herman@comcast.net
ATTENTION STARBUCKS FANS!
Stop - dont take Starbucks auto reload program - Har Shalom will match
it. If you reload your card between now and June 15th with a minimum
of $50.00 (can be in multiple transactions) through either shopwithscrip.
com or by calling Shelley and telling her your Starbucks card number and
reloading through the offce, you will receive $5.00. It is a one time reward
so please dont leave Har Shalom in the cold... reload your card soon
through Har Shalom.
Anyone who has purchased their Starbucks card through Har Shalom is
eligible for this incentive.
MISHNAH
STUDY GROUP
Every Wednesday at 1:00 PM at
CHS, starting June 15
Please join us as we read through
this classic Jewish text in Hebrew
and English. We will be working
from the Blackman Mishnah
edition. The frst book of the
Mishnah we will be studying is
Brachot. Texts are online: http://
www.hebrewbooks.org/9675. If
you plan on coming, please email
Rabbi Ben for information on the
current week's reading.
42 MINUTES OF
KABBALAH
Every Friday at 2:00pm
We will be studying kabbalistic
texts in Hebrew at CHS with
Rabbi Ben. We will be reading
the Hebrew text and translating
on the spot. If you do not read
Hebrew you can sit in and
participate in the discussion.
The participation thus far has
been very engaged and lively.
Join us!
JUDAISM IN TIME & SPACE
Thursday evenings, 7 to 8:30 PM
Classes are taught by Gary Spivak, Nina Rubin and Adele Eastman.
Drop-ins are welcome, each individual class is $12. The next 3 classes
are:

6/9 - Honoring the life cycle: Birth, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, marriage,
divorce
6/16 - Honoring the life cycle: Death and mourning
6/23 - Jewish Women: Ancient & contemporary perspectives
The syllabus can be found here.
If you would like to register for the remaining classes, the fee will be pro-
rated. Please contact the office if you are interested.
SUSTAINABILITY
The Community Sustainability
Team (CST) is seeking compost
buckets/pails/containers with lids
for the classrooms. These can
be left for us in the kitchen, or
contact Joel joelheyman@gmail.
com or Erika erikaamerica05@
yahoo.com.
HAR SHALOM
DEAL OF THE
WEEK
We heard from many guests that
they missed the auction at Taste
of Har Shalom, because they were
having too much fun! We found
a way to still offer these items
at incredible weekly deals. Take
advantage of savings up to 60% for
terrifc items for both individuals and
families.
THIS WEEKS DEAL
Enjoying the beauty of nature
while nourishing your soul? It
can be done and is available
with Rabbi Shoshana and
Rabbi Ben. Two hours with our
Rabbis, receiving guidance,
encouragement and knowledge
while enjoying the beauty of the
park. Transportation included,
date to be arranged. You also get
the pleasure of hiking with Baby
Isaiah, a bonus!
Starting Bid for this Private Hike:
$54 (if you would like an
additional person or your family
to enjoy the hike, its $18 for each
person after)
Please contact the offce if you
are interested in this deal.
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JEWISH OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP
INSTITUTE
The Jewish Outdoor Leadership Institute (JOLI)
with Camp Ramah of the Rockies is a dynamic new
program that trains Jewish teens (entering 11th
&12th graders) to become competent and confdent
outdoor leaders. JOLI participants spend about
half of their time at our rustic base camp, known as
the Ramah in the Rockies Ranch, living alongside
chalutzim (pioneers/campers) in the Ramah Outdoor
Adventure Camp. Participants live in their own tent
with a counselor but share facilities with chalutzim
at Ramah Outdoor Adventure. Visit http://www.
ramahoutdoors.org/?page_id=1350
Other Events of Jewish Interest
If you know of any upcoming events to share with the congregation, please email makeesha@congregationharshalom.org
TORAH OF SAGEING
ACQUIRING A HEART OF
WISDOM
With Rabbi Ori Har DiGennaro
Seven Sundays, 4:30-6:15 PM
beginning June 5
(No class on July 3)
Fee: $130, Location TBD
To register:
ori@center-for-spiritual-friendship.org
or 303-440-1024

TOGETHER LETS PUT HATIKVAH ON
YOUTUBE
May 8, 2011 by eJP

Israels Public Diplomacy and Diaspora Affairs Ministry
is promoting an initiative to turn the national anthem
Hatikvah into one of the most popular videos on
YouTube on Israels 63rd Independence Day. The
clip is being promoted under the heading Together Lets
Put Hatikvah on YouTube; the public is being called
on to watch the clip and send it to friends in order to
increase the number of viewers and advance it onto
YouTubes daily list of the most popular clips.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDxpVasvNPM&feature
=player_embedded
JAAMM PERFORMER
IDAN RAICHEL
RETURNS!

India Arie & Idan Raichel at Denver Botanic
Gardens - Thursday, July 21, 7:00 PM

You loved him at the
Second Annual JAAMM
Festival, now see the
renowned Israeli performer,
Idan Raichel in concert with
four-time Grammy award
winning India Arie! For
details and tickets visit:
http://concerts.
botanicgardens.org

For more information on JAAMM Festival or MACC
please visit us atwww.maccjcc.org or www.facebook.
com/maccjcc.
Boulder Jewish Festival
http://www.boulderjewishfestival.org/
Sunday, June 12, 11am-5pm
Boulder County Courthouse Lawn & Pearl
Street Mall - Boulder, Colorado
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Footnotes
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
This weekly email provides a general overview of important information. For additional details or to see whats coming, please refer to
The Kadimah which is available online. Please use the following link to view it: http://www.congregationharshalom.org/kadimah/
For those who would prefer to have a printed copy of the Kadimah from now on, please let the Offce know
(offce@congregationharshalom.org or 223-5191), and we'll make sure you get one. You can also pick one up in the foyer. Thank
you!
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WEEKLY EMAIL: Please send all submissions for the weekly email to offce@congregationharshalom.org by 4:00 PM on Fridays.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Please consult the Har Shalom website calendar at www.congregationharshalom.org/calendar_new.shtml
Religious School Calendar online - http://www.congregationharshalom.org/RSCalendar.shtml
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HAR SHALOM IS ON YOUTUBE
The entire world can now access more about Har Shalom- our culture, our history and our connection to our community. Har Shalom's
YouTube channel is located at http://www.youtube.com/user/FCCJL?feature=mhum
We encourage members to submit videos that serve Har Shalom's vision and purpose. Watch for future updates on new videos, and
opportunities for youth and adults to participate in creating stories that capture the spirit of Har Shalom as we broadcast our vision for a
Center for Jewish Living in Northern Colorado. For more information contact Herb Saperstone at hisaper@gmail.com.
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CONTACT
Offce Hours:
Closed Mondays
Tuesday Friday 9:00 am 4:00 pm (closed during lunch, 12 pm-1 pm)
Please call the offce at (970)223-5191 if you need to make other arrangements.
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: 970-599-1037. Please only call this number if you require immediate Rabbinical care.
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Elaine Atlas, Secretary
Congregation Har Shalom
725 W. Drake Rd.
Fort Collins CO 80526
970-223-5191
www.congregationharshalom.org
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Other helpful resources
Allied Jewish Federation of Colorado www.jewishcolorado.org | http://www.jewishcolorado.org/calendar/index.aspx
Center for Judaic Studies, University of Denver www.du.edu/cjs
Denver Jewish Community Center www.jccdenver.org
Boulder Jewish Community Center www.boulderjcc.org
The Mizel Museum www.maccjcc.org
Jewish Genealogical Society of Colorado in Denver www.jewishgen.org/jgs-colorado

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