Adult Education Offerings at Har Shalom
Har Shalom offers a variety of adult education classes for members and non-members. Each fall and spring, Rabbi Finestone and a large group of enthusiastic teachers offer classes covering a wide range of topics and subjects. Find more information here, in the community calendar, or in your weekly Happenings e-newsletter.
Jewish Holidays 101
Sept 25 | Oct 9 | Dec 11 | Mar 5 | Apr 2 | May 28 7:45 - 8:45pm
Fee: Members & Pathways to Judaism Students: Free / Non-Members: $10 per class
Location: Har Shalom and Zoom
Facilitator: Rabbi Sally Finestone
Jewish Holidays 101 is for anyone who would like to understand each of our holidays in a little more depth, with an emphasis on the history and adult meaning of each holiday. Come join Rabbi Finestone before each holiday for an hour of exploration and great questions! Click on each class to register. Join us for one class or all six.
Wise Women Support and Discussion Group
Jan 16, 30 | Feb 13, 27 | Mar 13, 27 | Apr 17 | May 8, 22 | Jun 5, 19 | Jul 3
9:30-11:00am
Attend all sessions or come when you can
Fee: No Charge
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: Ginny Riley
Open to Jewish and Non-Jewish Women with 50 or More Years of Life Experience
Join us for stimulating, structured, and confidential discussions on topics about self-care, personal reflection, relationships, mentoring others, and sharing the wisdom we have gained through our life experiences. Take this opportunity to meet and get to know other women who share the challenges and changes associated with getting older.
The group has been facilitated by Har Shalom member, Ginny Riley, since January 2020. New participants are welcome at any time. For questions or to be on the email list to receive additional information, reminders of session dates, Zoom login information, and advance notice of the topic before each session, please email Ginny.
The Wise Woman program was developed by Dr. Beth Firestein, a licensed psychologist, who offered this program for more than 9 years in Loveland. She has granted us permission to use the materials and topics she has developed.
Beit Midrash at Har Shalom: A Collaborative Journey into Jewish Learning
Monthly Meetings (first meeting Feb 9) 2:00 - 3:30pm
Fee: Free for all participants
Location: Zoom
Co-Facilitators: Rabbi Finestone & Rory Martin
Join our vibrant Beit Midrash community at Har Shalom! This program offers a unique opportunity to deepen your connection to Jewish texts through learning, discussion, and partnership. Each month, the group will come together via Zoom for a dynamic session led by Rabbi Finestone and Rory Martin, offering insights, guidance, and a shared space for exploration. Between monthly meetings, participants will pair up with a chavruta (study partner) to engage in weekly study sessions.
Partners can choose to meet online or in person, depending on what works best for them. Suggested texts will be provided, but participants are encouraged to explore topics and sources that inspire them. No Hebrew knowledge is required - just a curiosity to learn and grow! This Beit Midrash is open to learners of all levels and backgrounds. Together, we will create a supportive, engaging environment where Jewish learning comes alive.
First organizational meeting: Sunday, February 9th at 2:00pm on Zoom. Log in: 970 223 5191. No registration necessary, no cost to participate. Click here to learn more.
How to Learn Trope in Six Sessions
March 4, 11, 25 | April 1, 8, 15 7:00 - 8:30pm
Fee: Members & Pathways to Judaism Students: Free / Non-Members: $60
Location: Har Shalom
Instructor: Rabbi Sally Finestone
Reading from the Torah scroll requires one to learn the musical symbols (trope marks) that appear below and above the Hebrew words, and the melodies that each symbol represents. Join Rabbi Finestone as she teaches an enjoyable system for mastering these symbols and the music in just six classes. Ability to read music is helpful, but not required. This class will meet in person only.
The Kabbalah of Isaac Luria: The Roots of Modern Jewish Mysticism
March 27 | April 3 7:00 - 8:30pm
Fee: Members & Pathways to Judaism Students: Free / Non-Members: $20
Location: Har Shalom
Instructor: Rabbi Finestone
Modern Jewish Mysticism is based on the revolutionary and radical theories of Isaac Luria, the famous Kabbalist who lived in 16th century Safed, Israel. We will explore the historical circumstances that led to this branch of Jewish Mysticism, examine his ideas in depth, and discuss the impact these ideas continue to have on Jewish thought and practice today.
Join us in person or via Zoom. The Zoom login code will be emailed to registrants with their confirmation.
What Do All Those Prayers Mean? A Tour of Shabbat Liturgy
April 7, 14, 21, 28 7:00 - 8:30pm
Fee: Members & Pathways to Judaism Students: Free / Non-Members: $40
Location: Har Shalom
Instructor: Rabbi Hillel Katzir
The prayers of the Kabbalat Shabbat service on Friday evening and the Shabbat service on Saturday morning go by quickly, and we are not always sure we understand what we have prayed. This class will look at some of the most important parts of those services, their meaning and history, and even the 'choreography' of Jewish prayer.
This course will be taught in person only. Click here to register.