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BOULDER CHAPTER OF HADASSAH SAVE THE DATE: Dec. 1, 2019 “Engaging Israel: Jewish Values and the Israeli- Palestinian Conflict” Dec. 1, 2019 • Book Club Dec. 12, 2019 Installation of Officers January 5, 2020 • Book Club February 2, 2020 • Book Club March 1, 2020 • Book Club March 29, 2020 Mah Jongg Tournament April 5, 2020 • Book Club May 3, 2020 • Book Club June 14, 2020 • Book Club INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Presidents' Messages p. 2 Boulder Hadassah Chanukah Party p. 3 Mah Jongg Madness p. 3 Book Club p. 4 Cards and Trees from Hadassah p. 4 2020 Slate of Officers p. 5 New Imaging Technology Saves Precious Minutes p. 5 King Soopers Rewards Program back Chai Society back Hadassah Boulder Presents “Engaging Israel: Jewish Values and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict” A Shalom Hartman Curriculum Lecture & Study Series Through video lectures, text study, and lively group discussion, we are pleased to bring the world-renowned curriculum of the Shalom Hartman Institute to the Boulder Hadassah community. iEngage: Jewish Values and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict The values that we, as Jews, have to consider when negotiating peace. In this class, participants are invited to explore the ideas and values that animate different attitudes toward the conflict and how these values shape their own political understandings and opinions. Together we will engage in a new values-based discourse about Israel. Topics such as: Living with Difference, The Israel We Imagine, Jewish Narratives of Peace This multi-session course begins Sunday, December 1, 2019 Facilitated by Judith Levitsky Classes meet the first Sunday of the month from 2:30-4:30pm (except January when we will meet January 12th). Location: Private home in Westminster (address upon registration) $36 includes materials. There will be homework and videos to watch before coming to class. Open to all Hadassah members. For details and more information, email [email protected] > subject line iEngage. WINTER 2019 Jewish Community Relations Council Boulder Hadassah is a member of the advocacy arm of the Colorado Jewish community called the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), part of Jewish Colorado in Denver. Check it out at https://www.jewishcolorado.org/ jcrc/. One bill we will be asking our legislators to support in 2020 is the Holocaust in Education Bill. This bill is critical in educating our youngsters on this seminal moment in Jewish history and the creation of the State of Israel. Senator Bennett has signed on; Cory Gardner has not yet done so. We’ll be sharing more information on JCRC legislative actions and on events in 2020. Our Boulder Hadassah rep to the JCRC is Pam Sherman, co-education chair.

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BOULDER CHAPTER OF HADASSAH

SAVE THE DATE:Dec. 1, 2019 “Engaging Israel: Jewish Values and the Israeli- Palestinian Conflict”

Dec. 1, 2019 • Book Club

Dec. 12, 2019Installation of Officers

January 5, 2020 • Book Club

February 2, 2020 • Book Club

March 1, 2020 • Book Club

March 29, 2020Mah Jongg Tournament

April 5, 2020 • Book Club

May 3, 2020 • Book Club

June 14, 2020 • Book Club

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:Presidents' Messages p. 2

Boulder HadassahChanukah Party p. 3

Mah Jongg Madness p. 3

Book Club p. 4

Cards and Trees fromHadassah p. 4

2020 Slate of Officers p. 5

New Imaging TechnologySaves Precious Minutes p. 5

King SoopersRewards Program back

Chai Society back

Hadassah Boulder Presents“Engaging Israel: Jewish Values and the

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict” A Shalom Hartman Curriculum Lecture & Study SeriesThrough video lectures, text study, and lively group discussion, we are

pleased to bring the world-renowned curriculum of the Shalom Hartman Institute to the Boulder Hadassah community.

iEngage: Jewish Values and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict The values that we, as Jews, have to consider when negotiating peace.

In this class, participants are invited to explore the ideas and values that animate different attitudes toward the conflict and how these values

shape their own political understandings and opinions.Together we will engage in a new values-based discourse about Israel.

Topics such as:Living with Difference, The Israel We Imagine, Jewish Narratives of Peace

This multi-session course begins Sunday, December 1, 2019Facilitated by Judith Levitsky

Classes meet the first Sunday of the month from 2:30-4:30pm (except January when we will meet January 12th).

Location: Private home in Westminster (address upon registration) $36 includes materials.

There will be homework and videos to watch before coming to class.Open to all Hadassah members.

For details and more information, email [email protected] > subject line iEngage.

WINTER 2019

Jewish Community Relations CouncilBoulder Hadassah is a member of the advocacy arm of the Colorado Jewish community called the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), part of Jewish Colorado in Denver. Check it out at https://www.jewishcolorado.org/jcrc/.

One bill we will be asking our legislators to support in 2020 is the Holocaust in Education Bill. This bill is critical in educating our youngsters on this seminal moment in Jewish history and the creation of the State of Israel. Senator Bennett has signed on; Cory Gardner has not yet done so.

We’ll be sharing more information on JCRC legislative actions and on events in 2020. Our Boulder Hadassah rep to the JCRC is Pam Sherman, co-education chair.

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It is bittersweet that I write my last presidential message for the BoulderChapter of Hadassah. I joined the board

of Boulder Hadassah and became president soon after moving to Colorado. Fitting in to a new city and finding new friends later in life can be difficult. Getting involved in the local chapter has been a great way for me to meet people and become involved in our community.

Now I watch as other newbies to Boulder have usedHadassah to find new friends and feel more at home as they transition to their new city. I’m glad Hadassah hasbeen there for me, and for others to find like-mindedwomen. Together with our “veteran” members, our chapter has grown stronger over the last few years, and I feel fortunate to be a part of it.

I’m also grateful that I had the chance to work with so many strong, caring, dynamic women. When I look back, there is pride in what we have accomplished. Not only has our membership grown, but our ability to raise money for a wonderful organization has vastly increased. We’ve also brought a lot of good program-ming in health, advocacy, and support of Israel to the community. I am also thankful for the many people and organizations that have supported us over the years. To the JCC who provides us a meeting place, to the synagogues and Jewish groups that collaborate with us on programming, to the businesses that have donated gifts, and to the membership that has always stepped up to volunteer and give. Boulder has been a very welcoming Jewish community, and my family is blessed to make this our home. Hadassah has given me a road to finding this community and to becoming part of it.

While being President of the Boulder Chapter has beena wonderful experience for me, it is time for “new blood” and fresh ideas. We will have a new president for 2020 and a great board. I wish the best to our new leader-ship and hope I can provide the support needed as they transition to their new roles. In turn, I will have the opportunity to be more involved on the region level of Hadassah. Of course, I’ll still be heavily involved in our Boulder chapter. My heart is here to stay.

Sincerely,

Doris Weiss, Incoming President

Presidents' MessagesSara Steinman, Outgoing President

When I moved to Colorado 10 years ago to be near our granddaughter and family,I met lovely friendly people, but I felt

something was missing. It was my Jewish connection. To fill that void I went looking for an organization that might help me. I found it in the Boulder Chapter of Hadassah. I went to an open house meeting and met some really welcoming people. I decided to become more active and took on managing the newsletter. The following year I added Membership. I met some really great women…many of whom will now be on the board with me. I am very excited to be working with such a great team. I don’t know all the things I need to know, but I have a wonderful mentor in our outgoing President, Sara Steinman. She has done a fabulous job being President for the past six years! What an accom-plishment. I want to thank Sara and the outgoing board for all the wonderful work they have done keeping our chapter active and vibrant.

I look forward to working with the new board to bring some exciting and fun activities to our chapter in which you can all participate. We are planning a Mah Jongg Tournament March 29, 2020 and are looking at a honey fundraiser for Rosh Hashanah, so keep a look-out for information. We are continuing our two Mah Jongg weekly groups and adding a Canasta group. We welcome any ideas for activities and groups that you might want to join or start. Feel free to come to any of our monthly meetings held the second Thursday of the month at the Boulder JCC – 1:30-3:00pm. You are all welcome to simply listen or to participate as you are comfortable. Please check our website for updates and newsletters https://www.hadassah.org/regions/ desert-mountain/chapters/boulder/.

I look forward to being your chapter President, but I know I will need the support and help of our board and all our members. Please join us in making this chapter an active and growing chapter.

Thank you,

Boulder Hadassah Websitehttps://www.hadassah.org/boulder

See what’s happening in our chapter or find back issues of the newsletter. You can tell us your email address to stay connected and informed by emailing us at [email protected].

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APPENINGSBoulder Chapter

Michael R. Freedman, Ph.D.Clinical Psychologist

1123 Spruce St., Ste. 301

Boulder, Colorado 80302 (303) 443-4487 BoulderJCC

Over 10 rooms availablefor events ranging from6–500 people.

We accommodateeverything from weddingsand B'nai Mitzvot, tomeetings and luncheons.

Have yournext event

at the J!

6007 Oreg Avenue Boulder, CO 80303

www.boulderjcc.org303-998-1900

Mah Jongg MadnessWe are partnering with the Women of Har HaShem to host our first Mah Jongg Tournament fundraiser with the goal of making this an annual event. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners! Please save the date and join the fun by registering to participate. Registration forms will be available shortly. Spread the word amongst your Mah Jongg player friends and family. We offer competing and non-competing tables.

The committee is asking for DONATIONS. All donated items must be NEW except for any empty baskets. We welcome your efforts to solicit DONATIONS from retail stores and restaurants or donate something yourself. Please check with committee members to ensure that we are not duplicating efforts. A business letter request-ing charitable donations must be submitted to the donor. To request a digital copy of that letter, email [email protected], subject line Tournament Donation Letter.

Anyone interested in VOLUNTEERING FOR THE EVENT please email [email protected], subject line Tournament Volunteering. We would be excited to have you join the team.

9:30AM - 4:00PMLUNCHEON

Congregation Har HaShem3950 Baseline Road • Boulder CO 80303

You’re invited to NOT attend the 2nd Annual

Boulder Hadassah Hanukkah PartyPlease do not come!

Instead...Support The Full Circle Campaign for Hadassah Hospital.

It’s about compassion. It’s about healing.It’s about life.

It’s also about a 360-degree visionin a changing world.

Funds raised will be used to renovate andexpand the Hadassah Hospital’s Round Building:200 Additional Beds • Expand Treatment Offerings

Refurbish 17 Operating Rooms with State of the Art Equipment

Strengthen Building Infrastructure • And much more!

Instead of eating fattening latkes: donate $36Instead of buying an ugly Hanukkah sweater: donate $72

In lieu of gifts you don't really want: donate $150ANY AMOUNT IS APPRECIATED!

You may donate your gelt online or by mail.Donate (minimum $36) Online

Mail a check (any amount) payable to:Boulder Hadassah, PO Box 18502, Boulder CO 80308

This Hanukkah gift is 100% tax deductible.Questions? Email [email protected]

DO NOT ATTEND • DO NOT RSVP • JUST DONATE!For more information or to donate online - click

https://www.hadassah.org/360degrees/PLEASE SEND YOUR DONATION AS EARLY AS YOU CAN

SO IT COUNTS FOR OUR 2019 GOAL. CREDIT CARD DONATIONS NEED TO BE CHARGED AND PROCESSED BY 12/31/19 AND CHECK DONATIONS MUST

BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN 12/31/19.

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Hadassah Cards - who love snail mail?

Boulder Hadassah continues to offer the cards of Hadassah to mark the

special moments of life: Bar and Bat Mitzvah congratulations, Mazel Tov,

etc. To celebrate the rites of spring, Wedding and Anniversary cards are featured at only

$1.00/each through the end of May 2016. Hadassah also offers certificates to give the gift of tzedakah as you

remember someone special. JNF tree certificates are just $18 - tuck one in

your next special card, or allow us to mail it for you. Boulder delivery

service available.

Hadassah Cards - who

love snail mail?

Boulder Hadassah continues to offer the cards of Hadassah to mark the

special moments of life: Bar and Bat Mitzvah congratulations, Mazel Tov,

etc.

To celebrate the rites of spring, Wedding and Anniversary cards are featured at only

$1.00/each through the end of May 2016.

Hadassah also offers certificates to give the gift of tzedakah as you

remember someone special. JNF tree certificates are just $18 - tuck one in

your next special card, or allow us to mail it for you. Boulder delivery

service available.

Hadassah Cards - who love snail mail?

Boulder Hadassah continues to offer the cards of Hadassah to mark the

special moments of life: Bar and Bat Mitzvah congratulations, Mazel Tov,

etc. To celebrate the rites of spring, Wedding and Anniversary cards are featured at only

$1.00/each through the end of May 2016. Hadassah also offers certificates to give the gift of tzedakah as you

remember someone special. JNF tree certificates are just $18 - tuck one in

your next special card, or allow us to mail it for you. Boulder delivery

service available.

Join Our Book Club The list of possible books for 2020 includes over 30 choices, all suggested by members who read and enjoyed them and thought they would generate interesting discussions. For the past few years we have actively tried to avoid Holocaust materials, especially those filled with details of the horrors, because we have all read so much on this topic and we want to explore other aspects of Jewish life past and present. With that in mind, the books under consideration now range from mysteries to politics, from memoir to short story collections. They take place in Brooklyn, Jerusalem, Alexandria or San Francisco – anywhere really – and have publication dates from the 1970s through 2019.Members receive the list and choose as many as they find interesting – from one to all of them. The results are tallied and the 12 books with the most votes become the reading list for 2020.

All Book Club meeting dates are the first Sunday of the month unless it conflicts with a Jewish holiday (Sukkot in October) or major event (Boulder Jewish Fest in June). Mark your calendars for upcoming Book Club dates:

December 1 April 5 August 2January 5 May 3 September 6February 2 June 14 October 11March 1 July 5

Relevant details:• You must have read the book in order to attend a meeting.• Hostesses send out invitations/reminders using the most current email list.• RSVPs are made directly to the hostess.• Lunch and schmooze begin at noon.• Discussion starts at 12:30pm and goes until 2:00pm.• We bring your own lunch, unless our hostess asks us not to.• Hostess provides coffee, tea, water, and ambiance.

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Cards and Trees from HadassahYour local Hadassah chapter has a nice selection of cards

for every occasion. Each card sells for $4.Certificates for trees planted in Israel are also available

for $18 which includes the mailing.

Email [email protected] line CARDS & TREES.

Nina can usually deliver the cards to you.

We are the Hadassah chapterfor the Greater Boulder area.

Our chapter meetings are held

at 1:30pm on the second Thursday

of the month at the Boulder JCC.

Meetings are open to allHadassah members.

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2020 Slate of OfficersElected Positions Nominated Member President Doris Weiss

Organization VP Bonnie Nathan

VP Fund Raising/ Philanthropy Judy Megibow; Jill Waiser

Programming Chairs Sara Steinman; Debbie Mack

Treasurer Chair Lois Linsky

Education Chairs Pam Sherman; Roz Zietz

Membership Susan Egolf; Debbie Aronson

Recording Secretary Lisa Silverberg; Sandra Guidicelli

Appointed Positions Appointed Member Newsletter/ News Mailing Jane Golden; Miriam Tobey

Social Media Susan Egolf

Publicity Shirley Gang

Scrip Karen Diamond

Corresponding Secretary Nina Judd

Advocacy Nina Judd

The election was held at the Boulder JCC during the monthly Hadassah Board meeting on Thursday, November 14 at the JCC. The team was welcomed by Sara Steinman who remarked “that we have a great team coming on board. Doris will do a wonderful job and although I enjoyed being president, it is time for new leadership to keep our chapter vibrant and fresh.”

Installation will take place December 12, 2019.

New Imaging Technology Saves Precious Minutes in StrokeDiagnosisA new automated cerebral imaging technology that saves invaluable minutes when diagnosing a possible

stroke is now available at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem. Called RAPID CT perfusion, the technology automatically quantifies regions of reduced cerebral blood flow and volume with a degree of detail not possible with CT and MRI scanners. Moreover, the data can be transferred via mobile apps and email.

“This technology is unparalleled,” says Hadassah Stroke Service Director Prof. Ronen Leker. “It takes just two minutes for a computer to decode the results and determine if there was a stroke, what its size is, and even if we should perform an urgent cerebral catheter-ization or treat it with an anticoagulant.”

Prof. Moshe Gomori, head of MRI and the Neuror- adiology Unit, adds, “Without the new technology, an expert needs to be on hand to decipher the data derived from the existing systems. The new system does this automatically, saving time that is critical in real-time strokes. This is part of a general and comprehensive process of providing fast and accessible diagnostics 24/7.”

A first for Israel, the new technology will soon be introduced at Hadassah Hospital Mount Scopus and incorporated into all MRI devices throughout the Hadassah Medical Organization.

Boulder Chapter of

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OUR CHAPTER EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

TO DONATE ONLINE:http://www.hadassah.org/donate

Please follow us on Twitterat @BoulderHadassah

and like us on Facebook atBoulder Chapter

of Hadassah.

King Soopers Rewards ProgramKing Soopers began using a new rewards program for fund raising.You may use the money remaining on your reloadable gift card, but it will no longer be reloaded and will not be needed.

Please do the following steps to make sure our organizations (Hadassah and Bonai Shalom) continue to share in the profits of the King Soopers' program:1. Go to www.kingsoopers.com

2. Log into your King Soopers rewards card account.

3. On the right side of the page, under: “My Account," click on "Community Rewards.”

4. Enter Boulder Chapter of Hadassah or FS816 and click: Enroll.

If you need a rewards card, get one at the customer service desk. New users need to create an account on the King Soopers' site.

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