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High Holidays at Nevei Kodesh 5779:
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The Days of Awe...

We have a yearning in our hearts.

We seek to be uplifted and energized by Jewish ritual. We seek the freedom to be Jewish "our way." We seek community and meaning in challenging times.

So we gather together. We gather lifelong Jews, Jews by choice, the Jew-curious, and those in interfaith partnerships. We gather elders and youth, families and singles. We gather all the colors of the rainbow and we gather all sexual orientations and all beliefs (and non-beliefs) about the Divine. We gather, each in the image of G!d.

We gather to turn, return, and be turned each year at this time during the High Holidays.

If you want to connect to a Judaism that transcends and includes our sacred traditions, join us this year at the beautiful Unity of Boulder Spiritual Center, located at the junction of Folsom and Edgewood, to experience our amazing Jewish Renewal-style High Holy Day services.

Over the course of the Days of Awe, participants pray, sing, drum, move their bodies and open their hearts as they set their deepest intentions for the year to come. Spectacular music and heartfelt prayer brings worshippers higher and higher, deeper and deeper, held in the bosom of the communal energy.

Unity’s space boasts a 500-person air-conditioned Sanctuary with a glassed in "cry room," an outdoor creek-side worship space and sacred labyrinth, and numerous rooms for meditation, chanting, yoga and teen and children's programming. All High Holidays liturgy is provided in easy to follow format, with English phonetics and translations.

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Rosh HaShana

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5779: September 9-10, 2018

Erev Rosh HaShana (Rosh HaShana Eve) and first day Rosh HaShana morning services, we have a powerful range of prayer offerings. In addition to liturgy and musical leadership, services feature movement meditation, zhikr and drum circles, time for outdoor prayer, a full Torah service, shofar-blowing like you've never experienced before, and kiddush with apples, honey and honey-cake. Children's and teen's programming is available.

All services will be at Unity of Boulder Spiritual Center, 2855 Folsom St., except Second Day Rosh HaShana Retreat.

Second Day of Rosh HaShana
Contemplative Retreat in the Mountains

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5779: September 11, 2018, 9:30 am - 1 pm

On the second day of Rosh HaShana, we head up into the mountains to the spectacular Shoshoni retreat center. There we spend the morning in deep kirtan-style prayer and devotional song, offering our prayers for personal and collective healing. We conclude our service with shofar-blowing, kiddush and tashlich (the release of old karma) at the lake, following which participants can choose to share in a delicious vegetarian meal provided by the Shoshoni center. Shoshoni's grounds host many miles of trails through exquisite fall scenery, so many participants choose to augment their worship experience with a gorgeous afternoon hike. Outdoor Programming for older children and teens is available, as well as childcare for those under 5.

Please note that this is a separate event, not included in general membership or High Holy Day Guest passes.

Yom Kippur

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5779: September 18-19, 2018

Erev Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre / Yom Kippur Eve) and Yom Kippur morning services we offer multiple modalities for prayer and inner connection, including traditional music and liturgy, movement meditation, outdoor worship, Torah service and Yizkor (memorial service). After a two-hour break, we offer afternoon activities such as guided meditation, chanting, and writing & reflection exercises; and a powerful, potent Neilah (end of YK) service where the entire community gathers on the bimah for an intensified, intimate prayer experience. The conclusion of Yom Kippur is followed by a joyous communal break-fast meal (cost included in ticket price). Childcare, children's and teen's programming are available. It is customary (though not required) to wear white during the Yom Kippur holiday.

All services will be at Unity of Boulder Spiritual Center, 2855 Folsom St., except Second Day Rosh HaShana Retreat.

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Friday
Feb 22

Wounds into Wisdom: Transforming our Past to Create and New Future - A Shabbaton with Rabbi Tirzah Firestone
Friday, Feb 22nd 6:15p to 9:00p
Our past does not simply disappear... The painful history of our ancestors as well as their rich cultural wisdom linger and intertwine within us to create the patterns of who we are and who we are becoming. Even when past pain remains unspoken or has long been forgotten, it becomes part of us and our children—a legacy of both strength and woundedness that shapes our lives. . This Shabbaton is for anyone interested in healing the past as well as those interested in personal transformation. Using guided meditation, stories, teachings from Torah, science, and the seven principles of healing culled from her trauma research, Reb Tirzah will take us on a journey that promises to be both personally and collectively transformative. Friday, Feb 22 6:15-7pm: Meditation 7-9pm: Service Saturday, Feb 23 9:15am: Meditation 10am-12:30pm: Teaching 12:30-2pm: Catered Lunch 2-4pm: Teaching Sunday, Feb 24 12:45-2:45pm: Teaching Member, All Events All Weekend ($108) Guest, All Events All Weekend ($150) Student, All Events All Weekend ($50) Friday evening only ($36)
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Saturday
Feb 23

Wounds into Wisdom: Transforming our Past to Create and New Future - A Shabbaton with Rabbi Tirzah Firestone
Shabbat, Feb 23rd 9:15a to 4:00p
Our past does not simply disappear... The painful history of our ancestors as well as their rich cultural wisdom linger and intertwine within us to create the patterns of who we are and who we are becoming. Even when past pain remains unspoken or has long been forgotten, it becomes part of us and our children—a legacy of both strength and woundedness that shapes our lives. . This Shabbaton is for anyone interested in healing the past as well as those interested in personal transformation. Using guided meditation, stories, teachings from Torah, science, and the seven principles of healing culled from her trauma research, Reb Tirzah will take us on a journey that promises to be both personally and collectively transformative. Friday, Feb 22 6:15-7pm: Meditation 7-9pm: Service Saturday, Feb 23 9:15am: Meditation 10am-12:30pm: Teaching 12:30-2pm: Catered Lunch 2-4pm: Teaching Sunday, Feb 24 12:45-2:45pm: Teaching Member, All Events All Weekend ($108) Guest, All Events All Weekend ($150) Student, All Events All Weekend ($50) Friday evening only ($36)
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Sunday
Feb 24

Wounds into Wisdom: Transforming our Past to Create and New Future - A Shabbaton with Rabbi Tirzah Firestone
Sunday, Feb 24th 12:45p to 2:45p
Our past does not simply disappear... The painful history of our ancestors as well as their rich cultural wisdom linger and intertwine within us to create the patterns of who we are and who we are becoming. Even when past pain remains unspoken or has long been forgotten, it becomes part of us and our children—a legacy of both strength and woundedness that shapes our lives. . This Shabbaton is for anyone interested in healing the past, as well as those interested in personal transformation. Using guided meditation, stories, teachings from Torah, science, and the seven principles of healing culled from her trauma research, Reb Tirzah will take us on a journey that promises to be both personally and collectively transformative. Friday, Feb 22 6:15-7pm: Meditation 7-9pm: Service Saturday, Feb 23 9:15am: Meditation 10am-12:30pm: Teaching 12:30-2pm: Catered Lunch 2-4pm: Teaching Sunday, Feb 24 12:45-2:45pm: Teaching Member, All Events All Weekend ($108) Guest, All Events All Weekend ($150) Student, All Events All Weekend ($50) Friday evening only ($36)
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Sunday
Feb 24

The Holy Partnership: Divinity, Soul & Body. An Online Class
Sunday, Feb 24th 5:00p to 6:15p
In this class we will learn about the interplay between the Divine, the soul, and the body as levels of the Creation process that partner with each other to fulfill their reciprocal roles. It is open to both beginners and those who would like to deepen their understanding of this miracle. We will study selected texts by Arie Leib a modern kabbalist. We will use guided meditation to enhance our grasp of the subject Class fee: $75 for members, $90 for guests
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Friday
Mar 1

Kabbalat Shabbat Service led by Rav Bracha
Friday, Mar 1st 7:00p to 9:00p
Nevei Kodesh is proud to be a green community, and at this special Shabbat service on March 1 we will be celebrating our brand new solar array - and the committee and donors who helped make that vision of generating our own energy and reducing our carbon footprint a reality! The event will also include opportunities to learn more about how to green your own home, and how to support other climate-protection related initiatives at NK and beyond. Please join us from 7-9pm for musical, spiritual Kabbalat Shabbat services, followed by oneg refreshments and a green energy fair.
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Saturday
Mar 2

Four Worlds Shabbat (Yoga Nidra) with Tracy Patch
Shabbat, Mar 2nd 10:30a to 12:00p
Gentle yoga movement, breathing, meditation, visualization and using intention with yoga nidra. https://www.neveikodesh.org/saturday-mornings.html#yoga
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Sunday
Mar 3

The Holy Partnership: Divinity, Soul & Body. An Online Class
Sunday, Mar 3rd 5:00p to 6:15p
In this class we will learn about the interplay between the Divine, the soul, and the body as levels of the Creation process that partner with each other to fulfill their reciprocal roles. It is open to both beginners and those who would like to deepen their understanding of this miracle. We will study selected texts by Arie Leib a modern kabbalist. We will use guided meditation to enhance our grasp of the subject Class fee: $75 for members, $90 for guests
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Tuesday
Mar 5

Women in the Torah with Maggid Charna Rosenholtz
Tuesday, Mar 5th 6:30p to 8:15p
Taught by Maggid Charna Rosenholtz. The Five Books of Moses are filled will stories, teachings, and laws. On first glance it appears that women were bit characters in the narrative, relegated to the background. Yet a careful reading shows there are over two dozen women who were keys in the unfolding tale. Their stories fill out the white spaces of the text, the whispered events in Torah. Over these three weeks we will explore the women’s stories and glean an understanding of their role in the development of Hebrew wisdom. Charna Rosenholtz, MA is an accomplished teacher, specializing in psychospiritual growth and applications of spiritual wisdom. Ordained as a Hebrew wisdom teacher (Maggid) by Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi and Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, she also holds a Masters Degree in Religious Studies from Naropa University in Boulder, CO. She has mentored with medicine women, clergy, and master teachers in relation to the development of human potential. Charna’s passion and skill helps develop an empowered learning environment. By utilizing technologies from Matrix Leadership Institute, Hakomi Institute, and Right Use of Power, she seamlessly weaves content and context, for a holistic educational experience, be it text study, ceremony and ritual or contemplative practice. Charna, currently a student in the Aleph Rabbinic Ordination Program, teaches along Colroado’s front range For more information, please contact Charna at charnarose@aol.com.
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Saturday
Mar 9

Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Mar 9th 10:00a to 12:00p
Join us on the second Saturday of every month for Jewish Renewal Shabbat morning services, 10am - 12pm, followed by kiddush and a light meal. Using the principle of prayer as an ascent through four worlds of body, heart, consciousness and spirit, these services guide the community, young and old together, on a journey of expansion and connectedness. Through movement and embodied practice, singing, studying, meditation and intention, we climb higher and higher together. Services will conclude with kiddush and a light oneg meal at 12pm. This is an excellent opportunity to both learn the morning service and pray together. All are welcome. To sponsor an oneg, email keenan@neveikodesh.org
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Sunday
Mar 10

The Holy Partnership: Divinity, Soul & Body
Sunday, Mar 10th 5:00p to 6:15p
In this class we will learn about the interplay between the Divine, the soul, and the body as levels of the Creation process that partner with each other to fulfill their reciprocal roles. It is open to both beginners and those who would like to deepen their understanding of this miracle. We will study selected texts by Arie Leib a modern kabbalist. We will use guided meditation to enhance our grasp of the subject Class fee: $75 for members, $90 for guests
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