Har Shalom Committees
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Welcoming Committee
Co-Chairs: Kyla P and Sandi R
Contact: membership@nocoharshalom.org
The Welcoming Committee connects with all prospective members and new members through their first year at Har Shalom. New members are partnered with a committee member throughout their first year with Har Shalom. Committee members serve as a great resource in answering questions about the community and being a friendly face at events and services. The Welcoming Committee also organizes welcoming events for new families such as the New Member Kabbalat Shabbat, New Member Mingles, and the Picnic in the Park.
Spiritual Practices Committee
Chair: Batyah H
Contact: spiritualcomm@nocoharshalom.org
The Spiritual Practices Committee is the organizing team behind all services, High Holiday programming, and ritual events. They work with the Activities Committee to plan holiday-related programming such as the Megillah Reading during Purim and the Second Night Seder during Passover.
Activities Committee
Chair: Kyla P
Contact: activities@nocoharshalom.org
The Activities Committee is the social hub of Har Shalom. Committee members plan a variety of social programs for small interest groups like mahjong, book club, or hiking, as well as larger events for the community as a whole. The Activities Committee is always looking for fun ideas and suggestions so please email with your ideas!
Youth Education Committee
Co-Chairs: Alison H and Rebecca S
Contact: youthed@nocoharshalom.org
The Youth Education Committee supports a thriving culture of learning and positive Jewish identities for Har Shalom’s youth, their families, and the broader community. This committee focuses on the following primary areas: religious school, teen programming, the library, and additional youth education programming such as Shabbat Jr. and Mini Menschies.
Lifelong Learning Committee
Chair: Rabbi Finestone
Contact: rabbisrf@nocoharshalom.org
Each fall and spring, Har Shalom offers a wide range of classes on Jewish topics of interest, from history and text study to contemporary issues and culture. The Lifelong Learning Committee works with the Rabbi twice each year, in an advisory capacity, to plan and create these courses for the community. Some committee members also serve as instructors.
Tikkun Olam Committee
Chair: Barbara E and Sandi R Contact: tikkunolam@nocoharshalom.org
This recently formed committee creates opportunities to repair the world, one action at a time. In 2024, our focus is helping to alleviate food insecurity in Larimer County, beginning with monthly opportunities to volunteer at the local Food Bank. You can sign up for a shift here. Email tikkunolam@nocoharshalom.org for more information.
Har Shalom Interest Groups
Social Book Club
Chair: Lori W Contact: connect@nocoharshalom.org
Join the Social Book Club for monthly gatherings at rotating homes where we discuss the book of the month, catch up with friends, and meet new people. Folks are welcome to attend every month or when it works for them. Contact Lori for information about the next book of the month.
Keshet Pride
Chair: Lacie L Contact: connect@nocoharshalom.org
Aiming to provide community and offer support and resources, promoting a sense of belonging through events, dialogue and connection. This group is for all ages and identification within the LGBTQIA+ community. Join us!
Mahjongg
Chair: Deborah S Contact: connect@nocoharshalom.org
This informal group meets weekly around Fort Collins for mahjongg and social time. Contact Deb to get started. Don't know how to play but would like to learn? Let us know and we will organize a class when we have enough interest.