Countless volunteers helped make the many December services and events possible at Har Shalom. From setting up tables at the Hanukkah Market or welcoming guests at the New Member Shabbat to picking up donuts or washing dishes at Latkes & Lunch, we couldn't have done it without you! Thank you for making Har Shalom the warm, inclusive, amazing place that it is. We are more than a campus; we are a community.
Hanukkah (Mini) Market Open Through Dec 19 - Come Shop With Us Did you miss the Hanukkah Market or forget to buy candles or gelt? Have no fear, the Hanukkah (Mini) Market is here! Stop by during office hours today and tomorrow to complete your Hanukkah shopping. Need a gift card? Click here to check our inventory and email scrip@nocoharshalom.org to order.
Har Shalom Office Closures The Har Shalom office will be closed the weeks of December 23rd and December 30th, reopening the week of January 6th. Please continue to check Happenings for information about events and services taking place during this time.
Upcoming Programs, Events, and Services
Always check for a current list of upcoming programs and events at nocoharshalom.org/upcoming-events. For more details or to register for events and classes advertised in Happenings, click on image.
Mazels, Mitzvahs, and Mensches
Mazel Tov to the Delcau Family Har Shalom had the honor of hosting Rabbi Mitchell and Kelly Delcau for their wedding ceremony this past weekend. Join us in wishing them a lifetime of love and happiness.
Mazel Tov to the Burke Family Also this weekend, Rabbi Finestone had the honor of performing the naming for Nora Burke during Shabbat morning services. Nora was joined by proud big brother Zev, parents Sonja and Daniel, and many loving friends and family.
Mazel Tov to Nina Rubin Honored with Human Relations Award from City of Fort Collins On December 12th our very own co-President-elect, Nina Rubin received the Human Relations Award from the City of Fort Collins. Nina has been bringing people together from all walks of life in Fort Collins for more than 30 years. She helps people understand how their superpowers contribute to the greater good and to community. Nina's volunteer work touches hundreds of lives. Among the many things Nina does, and has done, for the Fort Collins community includes acting as President of the Interfaith Council; volunteering at Centennial High School's health clinic; serving on the Federal Emergency Food and Shelter Granting program; and co-founding 'Our Commitment to Self and Society.' This is all in addition to her work leading one of the nation's model Chevrah Kadisha programs, and her volunteer work at Har Shalom. We are extremely fortunate to have Nina as part of our leadership team as we plan for our future and the 50th anniversary. Thank you Nina for all you do for us and for Fort Collins.
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Around the Community
Interfaith Council Afternoon at Museum of Discovery Friday, Dec 20 | 2:30-5:00pm | $10 Admission Join the IFC to explore two thought-provoking exhibits at the Museum of Discovery, both designed to spark dialogue and reflection on human culture and identity through science and history.
Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity explores how geography and climate have impacted the evolution of skin pigmentation, inspiring you to reconsider everything from what’s in the dust in your home to the way you see the world. FCMoD hopes you’ll take home a deeper understanding of our shared humanity and recognize that we – as humans – are more alike than we are different.
The Bias Inside Us will exlore how the human mind’s chemistry can lead us to a place of inherent bias. This community engagement project from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) raises awareness about the social science and psychology of implicit bias, the impact of this bias and what people can do about it.
Winter Pridefest Dec 21 | 12:00-4:00pm |The Drake Centre 802 W. Drake Rd. Join Rocky Mountain Equality for Winter Pridefest, an all-ages LGBTQ+ celebration open to the whole community. Enjoy local artists and vendors, food, resources, giveaways, music, dance, and drag performance, and celebrate a variety of winter traditions with the many communities that make up Northern Colorado.
Chanukah Wonderland at Foothills Mall Sunday, Dec 29 | 11:00am-2:00pm | Foothills Mall Venture through a Chanukah Wonderland, featuring a menorah display, children's crafts, a storybook reading, live music, latkes and more.
Old Town Square Menorah Lighting Ceremony Sunday, Dec 29 | 5:00pm | Old Town Square, Fort Collins Head to Old Town for its longstanding menorah lighting ceremony in the Square, hosted by Rabbi Yerachmiel Gorelik.
Yahrzeits
Friday, December 20 B'Hira Emlia Alford for Mother Emlia Virginia Alford Hort Smadar Lapidot for Aunt Caty Paz Tuesday, December 24 Mary Davis for Father Ralph Davis
To submit information for the next edition of Happenings, please email Tal Bloom at connect@nocoharshalom.org. The submission deadline is Sunday at 8pm.
Har Shalom Fall Office Hours: Tuesday / Thursday / Friday 10:00am - 3:00pm Wednesday 3:00pm - 6:00pm Sunday 9:00am - 12:00pm (when religious school is in session) Other times by appointment.
