Whether you go to Kol Nidre because your mother asked you to or because that is what Jews do or to talk to God or because it is a good place to meet single men/women, we want to welcome you "home" to your Jewish family. Come alone or with a friend. We'll be glad to see you.

Building on previous years incredible experiences of community and inspiration, we are once again offering our Kol Nidre service in Boulder. The service includes traditional elements presented in the "Adventure Rabbi" style.

For example, the service will include some, but not all of, the traditional prayers. Rather than recite all the prayers, we attempt to focus more deeply on the ones we do say.

A spiritual pinnacle of the night is chanting Kol Nidre outside beneath the stars. We can't promise that a fox will run through the center of the circle in the middle of chanting Kol Nidre like it did our first year, but it certainly was amazing!!

There will also be time for small group discussions. Also, this is one of the only nights a year in which Rabbi Korngold delivers a full sermon, giving us plenty to think and talk about.

If you do not wish to handle money on Yom Kippur, please register in advance. If you would prefer to pay at the door, please arrive early so as not to miss the opening of the service.

Curious how we are different from other Jewish congregations? Here's a link to the recorded Kol Nidre 2013 broadcast >> (Flash player required)

Kol Nidre Service
Where: Casey Middle School Auditorium
1301 High St Boulder, CO
Boulder, CO 80304

Fee: Free for members, All others $36 until Sept 7.
After Sept 7, +$24

When: Tues Sept 18, 2018- - 7:00 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30

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A reflective retreat limited to 60 participants, facilitated by Rabbi Korngold.
When: Wed Sept 19, 2018- 9:30 a.m.– 2:30 p.m.
(please plan to arrive by 9:15 a.m.)

Where: Chautauqua Community House
900 Baseline Rd. Boulder, CO 80302
Fee: Free for members all others $125 until Sept 7.
After Sept 7 +$25

Who:
All ages of adults. Post B'nai Mitzvah age and older welcome when accompanied by parent.

Program Description:
Our time together will include select, primary prayers such as Al Chet, Tavo, and Avienu Malkeinu and chanting of Torah. But the heart of our time together will be group discussion, individual and small group work, gentle yoga and strolls on the nearby trails in South Boulder.

We use our time together to sincerely face the questions Yom Kippur asks of us: Who was I this year? Was I the person I most want to be? How will I be in the year to come? Rather than sitting in synagogue listening to someone preach, we reflect, discuss, journal, and when appropriate, share our hopes and intentions for the year ahead.

Past participants have called this the pinnacle Adventure Rabbi experience, because it combines Jewish practice and outdoor experience in a deeply transformative way.

Dress: Please dress comfortably and wear shoes you can walk and stretch in. Some people like to wear white on Yom Kippur as a symbol of purity. No ties or dress shoes needed.

Pack: Please bring a yoga mat, sunhat, sunglasses and raincoat.

Electronics: Please leave your electronics, including your cell phones at home.

Sermon and Prayerbook: Please be aware that there will not be a traditional service with prayer books, sermon and extended Torah reading. If you have a particular prayer that you would like us to say, please tell me and I will try to include it.

Sign-up: Registration for this event will be limited to 60 people. The program is free for members. For all others the fee is $125 until Sept 7. After Sept 7, +$25. Register >>

Childcare: We are offering concurrent Yom Kippur programs for k-6th graders. If you have a middle school student who would like to observe Yom Kippur, ask Elaine if he or she can intern in the k-6th program. Post-B'nai Mitzvah age students are welcome on the adult retreat with a parent.

We offer an engaging programs for students in grades K--6. Each program is designed and led by Adventure Educator Elaine and her staff. The program includes arts and crafts, "hiking" and other activities designed to help the kids learn about themselves, each other, and Yom Kippur.

Elaine is known for leading in a way that is accessible and fun and makes the holiday age appropriate.

When: Wed Sept 19, 2018- 9:30 a.m.– 2:30 p.m.
Doors open at 9:15 a.m.

Where: Chautauqua Community House
900 Baseline Rd. Boulder, CO 80302

Fee: Free for members, All others $54 /person until Sept 7.
After Sept 7, +$11
This is a drop-off event. Parents: come to the retreat!

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What Kids Need to Bring:

• Please make sure your child has closed toe shoes as we will be walking/hiking.
• Dress them in layers in case it is chilly or gets warm.
  
• Please pack a snack, bag lunch and water bottle. Pre-B'nai Mitzvah age children are not intended to fast. We will not be providing snacks.
• You will be checking your child in before the program and signing them out when it is over. Please inform us of any allergies or medical conditions we should be aware of.
• If your child has special learning needs that make it challenging for him or her to participate in a group setting please tell us beforehand so we can prepare for success.

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Children and their parents are welcome to join Rabbi Korngold for this upbeat introduction to Yom Kippur songs and prayers. Older siblings are welcome.

When: Wed Sept 19, 2018 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
(doors open at 3:15 pm)

Where: Chautauqua Community House
900 Baseline Rd. Boulder, CO 80302

Fee: Free for members, All others $10/ adult, $5/ child, until Sept 7. After Sept 7, +$5.
Under 9 months, free
This is NOT a drop-off event. Parents need to attend.

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When: Wed Sept 19, 2018 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm
3:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Students 6th grade and up are welcome to join Elaine Barenblat for a brief Yom Kippur service, hike and program. This activity is geared for Bar and Bat Mitzvah students, middle school and teens who are are not ready for the adult retreat. We will go for a light hike and have a program on the grounds of Chautauqua. Together we will attempt to make Yom Kippur relevant to teenagers today.

Where: Chautauqua Community House
900 Baseline Rd. Boulder, CO 80302
Fee: Free for members, All others $18/ person until Sept 7. After Sept 7, +$10.
This is a drop-off event. Parents: Go take a nice walk in the woods!

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A Yom Kippur stroll, free and open to the community. Open to all ages, but content and pace is geared for adults.

Come experience Yom Kippur Adventure Rabbi style. We will take a casual, stroll with time to contemplate where our paths have taken us this year. The stroll will include:
• Chanting a few of the major prayers
• Silent contemplation
• Kaddish and chance to remember loved ones who have died
• Prayers for the year to come
• Havdallah

No Registration Required.

Please bring fruit or something to share. This is not a meal, just a simple something

When: Wed Sept 19, 2018 5:30 - 6:30ish
Where :In front of the Chautauqua Community House
900 Baseline Rd. Boulder, CO 80302
Fee: Free