What Congregation Har HaShem does

Congregation Har HaShem is a Reform Jewish synagogue founded in 1966 and headquartered at 3950 Baseline Road in Boulder, Colorado. It operates as a member-supported nonprofit religious congregation with 13 employees and a multi-rabbi/cantor leadership team including Rabbi Fred Greene, Rabbi Ruthie Gelfarb, Cantor Devorah Avery, and Rabbi Emerita Deborah Bronstein. As of 2026, the congregation is celebrating its 60th anniversary.

The congregation's core offerings center on spiritual life services (weekly Shabbat services, Contemplative Shabbat, weekday minyan, and full High Holy Day cycle), the Prizma Pre K-12 Jewish learning program, youth groups and the Sababa Boulder Valley afterschool/camp, adult education (Torah Study, Kabbalah Reading Group), and community support programs including the Refuat HaNefesh spiritual support group and social justice initiatives (Afghan Family Resettlement, Antiracism, Ending Gun Violence, environmental symposium). Underlying technology is the ShulCloud content management platform powering the website, member accounts, calendar, and donation processing, supplemented by Zoom for virtual programming and YouTube for live streaming of services.

Revenue is generated through a diversified set of streams: annual membership dues (not publicly disclosed), an annual fundraising campaign and restricted funds, youth programming fees, the Legacy Society planned giving program (95 current member families), and ancillary dedicated/memorial purchases including Oneg sponsorships ($180), prayerbook dedications ($50-$125), engraved pavers ($360-$2,500), and memorial plaques ($540 minimum). Go-to-market is community-led: members are acquired primarily through word-of-mouth, community events, social justice programming, and partnerships with local Jewish organizations including the Boulder Jewish Community Center and the Boulder Jewish Festival. Distribution combines in-person attendance at the Boulder campus with global reach via YouTube live streaming.

Name

Congregation Har HaShem

Legal name

Congregation Har HaShem

Website

https://harhashem.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Congregation Har HaShem is a 60-year-old Reform Jewish synagogue in Boulder, Colorado that delivers worship services, K-12 religious education, and social justice programming to local Jewish families. It is funded through membership dues, donations, planned giving, and youth program fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Congregations (Jewish Synagogue Services)

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Jewish congregation services
• Religious education programs
• Youth Hebrew school
• Lifecycle event officiation
• Community social justice

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The congregation generates revenue through annual membership contributions which support the congregation's operating budget and programs.
2. Oneg Sponsorship: Community members can sponsor the Oneg (post-service gathering) for $180 to honor loved ones, celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, or lifecycle events, or make a Tzedakah offering.
3. Prayerbook Dedications: Members can dedicate prayerbooks (Siddur and Machzor) at various price points ranging from $50-$125, with bookplates installed to honor or memorialize individuals.
4. Pavers and Memorial Plaques: Engraved pavers available in three sizes ($360-$2,500) for celebrating occasions; memorial plaques for $540 minimum contribution to the General Endowment Fund.
5. Legacy Society and Planned Gifts: Members join the Legacy Society (95 current members) through planned gifts including bequests, retirement account beneficiaries, life insurance, and real estate donations.
6. Youth Programming Fees: Revenue from religious school enrollment (Prizma), summer camp (Camp Sababa, Sababa Boulder Valley), and youth group programs.
7. Donations and Annual Campaign: The Annual Campaign and various restricted funds (Tikkun Olam, Youth Scholarship, Campership Endowment, etc.) provide additional financial support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Congregation Har HaShem operates as a Reform Jewish synagogue delivering weekly Shabbat and holiday worship services, High Holy Day observances, weekday minyan, and lifecycle event officiation (Bar/Bat/Bet Mitzvah, weddings, funerals). It provides comprehensive Jewish education through the Prizma Pre K-12 program, youth groups, Sababa afterschool and summer camp, adult education classes, and community wellness and social justice programs. Membership, registration, and donations are managed through the ShulCloud platform with virtual reach via Zoom and YouTube live streaming.

Product overview

Congregation Har HaShem operates as a Reform Jewish synagogue offering a unified portfolio of spiritual, educational, and community programs. The core offerings center on worship services (Shabbat, holidays, High Holy Days) powered by the ShulCloud content management platform, youth education through the Prizma Pre K-12 program, and adult learning. These are complemented by wellness support groups, social justice initiatives, youth groups, and charitable giving opportunities including dedications, memorial plaques, and planned giving through the Legacy Society. The congregation celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spiritual Life Services Weekly and holiday Jewish worship services, lifecycle event officiation, and spiritual programming for congregation members and visitors, including Shabbat services, High Holy Days, weekday minyan, and contemplative formats.
• Prizma Youth Education Program Structured Pre K-12 Jewish education program featuring Sunday classes, Hebrew afterschool instruction, teen learning, and Family T'fila services for families seeking Jewish identity formation and Hebrew literacy.
• Youth Groups and Sababa Programs Age-based youth group programming, Bar/Bat/Bet Mitzvah preparation, and Sababa Boulder Valley afterschool and summer camp experiences for Jewish children and teens.
• Adult Education Lifelong Jewish learning opportunities for adults including Torah Study, Kabbalah Reading Group, and adult education courses offered in-person and virtually.
• Community Support Programs Wellness and support offerings including the Refuat HaNefesh Spiritual Support Group for mental health, Community as Family for seniors, a Chronic Health Conditions Support Group, and Tikkun Middot mindfulness programs.
• Gift Shop On-site retail offering at the Boulder campus selling Jewish-themed merchandise, books, and gifts to congregation members and visitors.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Boulder Jewish Community Center (JCC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBoulder JCC is a key partner for co-presenting community events and programs, including the book talk with Samira Mehta. The partnership expands reach into the broader Boulder Jewish community and provides venue access for larger events.
• Boulder Jewish NewsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerServed as a sponsor for Congregation Har HaShem's 60th Anniversary celebration, providing promotional support and media coverage for the milestone event.
• Denver Metro ElectricminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for the congregation's 60th Anniversary celebration.
• Mike's CameraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for the congregation's 60th Anniversary celebration.
• WK Real EstateminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for the congregation's 60th Anniversary celebration.
• Rocky Mountain EqualitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Har HaShem for Pride Shabbat, with CEO Mardi Moore serving as guest speaker to discuss building community, allyship, and fighting injustice for LGBTQ+ issues. This partnership supports the congregation's inclusivity mission.
• Boulder Jewish Festival Organizing CommitteeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHar HaShem participates in the annual Boulder Jewish Festival, celebrating 30 years of Jewish culture and community. Various organizations (Be Like Ellie Foundation, Beautifully Jewish, Boulder Israeli Dance, Spoon Circus) contribute to festival activities.
• Or ZimrahcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusical ensemble that performs at Har HaShem's Shabbat services, including Second Shabbat with Or Zimrah events, enhancing the musical and spiritual experience of worship.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Congregation Beth Ami: Reform Jewish congregation offering worship, religious school, social justice programming, and lifecycle services to a comparable-sized community; structurally similar to Har HaShem as a mid-sized Reform congregation with diversified programming.
• Nevei Kodesh: Renewal-oriented Jewish community in Boulder offering Shabbat services, holidays, and adult learning; a local alternative Jewish spiritual community that draws from the same Boulder Jewish population as Har HaShem.
• Congregation Bonai Shalom: Reform Jewish congregation also located in Boulder, CO, offering worship, religious education, and community programming to overlapping Jewish households in the same Boulder catchment area — direct local competitor for members and donors.
• Temple Beth Or: Reform synagogue offering Shabbat services, religious school, adult education, and social-action initiatives; comparable to Har HaShem as a peer Reform congregation with similar lifecycle, education, and community-engagement programming.
• Temple Emanuel: Historic Reform synagogue in Denver, CO, serving the Front Range Jewish community with comparable worship, education, and lifecycle services; competes with Har HaShem for regional members, especially families willing to commute from Boulder to Denver.

Others

• Boulder Jewish Community Center (JCC): Partner and adjacent community institution in Boulder that delivers Jewish programming, cultural events, and educational offerings; comparable as a co-competitor for Jewish engagement, programs, and member dollars within the same Boulder market.
• ShulCloud: Vendor platform that powers Har HaShem's website, member accounts, donations, and event registration; comparable as the technology infrastructure peer whose product roadmap directly affects Har HaShem's digital operations.

Broad incumbents

• Central Synagogue: Large Manhattan-based Reform congregation offering comprehensive worship, education, social justice, and community programming with live-streamed services; comparable as a flagship Reform synagogue whose programming mix (clergy-led worship, K-12 education, social justice, contemplative offerings) closely mirrors Har HaShem's portfolio at greater scale.
• Union for Reform Judaism (URJ): The denominational umbrella organization for Reform congregations in North America; comparable as the broader institutional/peer ecosystem Har HaShem belongs to, providing movement-wide programming, camps, and resources that overlap with Har HaShem's offerings.
• Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion: The principal seminary of the Reform movement and the institution that awarded Rabbi Fred Greene his Honorary Doctorate; comparable as the institutional/training backbone of the Reform Judaism ecosystem in which Har HaShem operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@harhashem/streams
• Facebookfacebook.com/c.harhashem
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/congregation-har-hashem

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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