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SHABBAT SERVICE January 16th
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Start your 2016 year right by joining in the next Kohelet Talk addressing the past, the present, and future all in one.
ETHICAL WILLS in the Digital Age, Kohelet-Style
Saturday, January 16, 2016, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm at Beit Kohelet
Coordinator: Deanne Kapnik
Ethical Wills have been a part of Jewish life and culture for over 3,000 years. Come learn more about what makes an ethical will and how much potential they hold for individuals and families wanting to make a conscious contribution to their legacy through their values.
We will screen examples of our current work and begin the process of crafting an ethical will.
Deanne Kapnik and Sari Horovitz have worked on the Mizel Museum Community Narratives Project and have now formed an independent creative services group, The Narratives Studio,through which they are producing documentaries and assisting people to develop ethical wills in a digital format.
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SHABBAT SHIRAH
Debra Flitter, Robyn Jacobs and Bunny Wosk hope you'll join in a festive Shabbat honoring the anniversary of their Kohelet womens' Bat Mitzvah (1993!) on Shabbat Shirah, January 23rd. Besides reading from the Torah, they'll sponsor a special Kiddish lunch in honor of Tu B' Shevat, supplementing the potluck lunch |
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NACH YOMI CYCLE
Paralleling the 100 year old Daph Yomi (reading a page a day of Talmud), the Orthodox Union’s fifth Nach Yomi cycle – reading a chapter of Neviim (Prophets) and Ketuvim (Writings) each day for two years – began on December 17. The project’s intention is to read the entire Jewish Bible in two years. Nach starts with books that are heavy on plot so you can still catch up easily.
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SAVE THE DATE
The Kohelet Annual meeting will be held on Sunday evening January 31. Please reserve the date and come prepared for signing-up. Details to follow.
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SUMMARY OF DECEMBER BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Click HERE to download the minutes.
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WHO SIGNED UP FOR SETUP/CLEANUP THIS WEEK?
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No one...
We could use some help! |
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Not sure how to sign up for setup & cleanup?
Click the button below and use the access code "614". Scroll down to the appropriate date and add your name.
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS |
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Event: The new Coalition of Orthodox Synagogue Rabbis of Denver features renowned scholar, Dr. Rabbi J. David Bleich, at an afternoon symposium on Orthodox views on end-of-life issues.
When: January 10, 2:00-5:00 p.m
Where: University of Denver Sturm Hall - Room 248 - Sam & Freda Davis Auditorium
Contact: llockspeiser@yahoo.com; Click HERE for detailed information from Center for Judaic Studies.
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Many Kohelet folks are planning visits to Israel, and I want to ask you to stop in at our project for children living near the Gaza border.
I, Alan Brandt, Raz Arbel, and Hazel and Herzl Melmed started Biking for Kids for Under Fire several years ago to provide a therapeutic outlet for children living under tremendous tensions and danger. It has grown to be quite extensive and with Israeli residents running these bike clubs for local, safe outings. You will see signs saying “Thank you Denver”!, and you can talk to people in Denver who have visited one of the sites (Leanna H. and family just did an extended family Bat Mitzvah visit there). Check our Facebook page if you’d like more details: https://www.facebook.com/Biking-for-Kids-Under-Fire-160334357363249/?fref=ts or email me: joanyaffa@gmail.com
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KOHELET WEEKLY SERVICES AND STUDY GROUPS
Saturdays/Shabbat
9:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Shabbat Services in the sanctuary
10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m Childcare upstairs
12:00 p.m. Kiddush and dairy potluck
Saturday Afternoon Learning Group
This learning group will continue one Shabbat afternoon per month. Please let Daniel Hettleman know of any topic you are interested in studying, and he will organize the group. Babysitting provided. Contact: Daniel Hettleman dhettleman@yahoo.com.
Mondays
12:00 - 1:15 p.m. Talmud Study (currently studying Megillat Esther) at 1410 Grant St. (3rd Floor Conference Room on North Side). Contact: Bruce Heitler bheitler@gmail.com.
Alternate Wednesday Mornings
7:15 - 9:15 a.m. Wednesday Shacharit with focus - we read many parts that most people skip, and combine a Carlebach nusach with clear diction, call and response reading, and occasional meditative moments. It takes about 90 minutes, and we don't dawdle, except in a couple of spots. RSVP with Rafi, at 530-617-2605 or rmetz13@gmail.com.
Wednesday Evenings
7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Adult study group focusing on the text of the Avos d'Rabbi Natan, at 170 South Dexter Street. This text is a collateral text for the Mishna Pirke Avot, with wide ranging comments that are often included in various texts of the Talmud. The participants include Rabbi Shachne Sommers of the Denver Community Kollel, as well as Kohelet members and non-members. Contact: Bruce Heitler bheitler@gmail.com.
Wednesday Evenings
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Peleh Yoetz - Parsha of the Week with Rabbi Hoffman at Shalom Al Yisrael, 694 S. Flamingo Court. Contact: Rabbi Howard Hoffman Sh6r6v4t9@aol.com.
Thursdays
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Talmud Study (currently studying Bava Metzia) at 950 S. Cherry St. Ste 900. The group is led by Rabbi Howard Hoffman. Contact: Chuck Jacobs cjacobs@lohfshaiman.com.
Fridays
6:30 - 8 a.m. Shacharit Carlebach Davening with Rabbi Hoffman at Kohelet, 428 S. Forest St.
and 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Hasidic Philosophy with Rabbi Hoffman at Kohelet. Contact: Rabbi Howard Hoffman Sh6r6v4t9@aol.com.
Sundays
8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Shacharit Carlebach Davening with Rabbi Hoffman at Shalom Al Yisrael, 694 S. Flamingo Court.
and 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Parsha Study with Rabbi Hoffman at Shalom Al Yisrael, 694 S. Flamingo Court. Contact: Rabbi Howard Hoffman Sh6r6v4t9@aol.com.
Sunday Afternoons
5:00 - 6:15 p.m. Kohelet Teen Study Group focusing on the classic mussar text The Paths of the Righteous at the Kohelet Building, 428 S. Forest St, pizza provided. We are addressing such topics as Worry, Slander, Love, Lying, and Fear. The class includes students from Bar Mitzvah through High School. Kohelet members and non-members participate in this class. Contact: Bruce Heitler bheitler@gmail.com.
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YAHRZEITS
Kohelet is expanding a yahrzeit reminder service for Kohelet members. Please email your family names and yahrzeit dates to Steve Berson at bersons@comcast.net. Steve will send a reminder at the appropriate time so you can come to services to say Kaddish if you wish.
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USE OF THE PORTABLE ARK AND TORAH
Please contact Joel Barach to coordinate any offsite use: jebarach@yahoo.com.
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SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES
If you have an announcement or request that you would like to send to the congregation, please email me at koheletadmin@gmail.com. All messages will be sent in next Wednesday's Weekly Announcements unless you request that I send your email out sooner/later. Please include a jpg file if you have a picture or graphic you would like to include.
NOTE: DEADLINE FOR INCLUSION IN WEEKLY NEWS IS THE MONDAY PRIOR TO PUBLICATION (PUBLICATION IS EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING).
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