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JewishColorado Programs
We have programs and events for all ages—from babies to seniors. Select any program below to learn more.
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Scholarships
G2 Journey: L’dor VaDor
Israeli Emissaries
Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC)
Jewish Explorers
Jewish Student Connection (JSC)
JEWISHcolorado Israel & Overseas Center
Joyce Zeff Israel Study Tour (IST)
Mental Health Resources
Mission & Overseas Travel
One Happy Camper
PJ Library
Ramat HaNegev Partnership
Real Estate & Construction Network
Women’s Philanthropy
Young Adult Division (YAD)
JewishColorado News
The Colorado lone soldier project
May 1, 2024
Inaugural Jewish Colorado Giving Day Campaign set to kick off
April 25, 2024
Shabbat Shalom: Passover is for Freedom
April 25, 2024
Facing protestors and threats, Golda Meir House seeks security enhancements
April 22, 2024
Colorado Cabinet members travel to Argentina and Uruguay
April 22, 2024
Board-Certified Patient Advocate can help you navigate your healthcare
April 22, 2024
Denver psychologist launches groups for community to process grief and anxiety
April 22, 2024
New Jewish initiative offers free testing for BRCA gene mutation
April 18, 2024
Upcoming JewishColorado Events
fri03may5:30 pmAm Yisrael Chai Shlichim Shabbat
Time
(Friday) 5:30 pm(GMT-06:00)
Location
Hebrew Educational Alliance
3600 S. Ivanhoe Street
Event Details
Please join JEWISHcolorado for a special community Shabbat Dinner with our Israeli emissaries, past and present. We will welcome Raz Arbel, Shaul Amir, Osnat Fox, Noam Dahary, Itai Davinksy, and
Event Details
Please join JEWISHcolorado for a special community Shabbat Dinner with our Israeli emissaries, past and present. We will welcome Raz Arbel, Shaul Amir, Osnat Fox, Noam Dahary, Itai Davinksy, and Nelly Ben Tal, as well as our current teen Shinshinim cohort.
A moderated conversation with our Shlichim will take place after the meal, providing an inside look at the ongoing situation in Israel, and celebrating the living bridges built over the years between Colorado and Israel through the work of the emissary program and these outstanding individuals.
Organizer
sun05may9:00 amsun1:00 pmAm Yisrael Chai: A JEWISHcolorado Celebrate Israel Event
Time
(Sunday) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-06:00)
Event Details
Historically, Celebrate Israel has been Colorado’s largest festival dedicated to the people, culture, and state of Israel. As we confront these uncertain times, Am Yisrael Chai aims to continue
Event Details
Historically, Celebrate Israel has been Colorado’s largest festival dedicated to the people, culture, and state of Israel. As we confront these uncertain times, Am Yisrael Chai aims to continue to bring together Jewish people and allies from across the Centennial State for music, food, and connection.
Registration is FREE and T-shirts are $12 each.
Register to be a Community Partner
Sunday, May 5 | Great Lawn Park, Denver, CO | RAIN OR SHINE
- 9:00 am – Registration Opens
- 10am – Program Begins
- 10:30 am – Live Music and Festival
- 1:00 pm -Event Concludes
Join us on Friday, May 3, for a special Shlichim Shabbat dinner: https://www.jewishcolorado.org/events/am-yisrael-chai-shlichim-shabbat/
Important Information
- Photo ID required. To ensure event security, photo identification will be required for entry.
- No pets allowed. Please leave your furry friends at home for this event.
- No backpacks allowed. Only small purses and bags will be allowed to enter the event; medically necessary bags will be allowed.
- Parking: available parking options can be found here
For questions, please contact us at Events@JEWISHcolorado.org.
We expect to have over 2,000 members of the Jewish community gathering to show their love for Israel. Thank you for helping make this a great event!
Thank you to our generous sponsors (as of 3/26/24):
Staenberg Family Foundation | Zeff Kesher Foundation | Zaidy’s Deli & Bakery | Dana & Brian Friedman
Thank you to our Host Committee:
Alan Brandt | Goldie Cohen | Goldie Fishleder | Lena Fishman | Dana Friedman | Amy Kaufman | Cindy Noam | Ronit Williamson | Josh Yeddis
sun12may6:00 pmsun10:00 pmYom HaZikaron 2024
Time
(Sunday) 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT-06:00)
Event Details
Join us at Temple Sinai on Sunday, May 12th, as we unite to honor the memory of those who have bravely served and sacrificed for the Jewish State, as well
Event Details
Join us at Temple Sinai on Sunday, May 12th, as we unite to honor the memory of those who have bravely served and sacrificed for the Jewish State, as well as those lost to senseless acts of terrorism. In addition to commemorating these heroes, we will also recognize the enduring connection our community shares with Israel.
Yom HaZikaron, or Israeli Memorial Day, stands as a solemn occasion preceding Israel’s Independence Day, Yom Haatzmaut. It serves as a poignant reminder for Israelis and Jewish communities worldwide to honor the sacrifices of fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism.
This year, the significance of coming together in grief and respect is amplified as we mourn the devastating loss of countless lives, particularly on October 7th and since, within our Jewish community.
The connection between our community and Israel is profound, and it is essential to acknowledge and strengthen this bond.
On this day, Israelis pause their daily activities for a two-minute standstill, marked by blaring sirens, to collectively pay homage to the fallen. This ritual, established by law in 1963, has evolved into a deeply ingrained aspect of Israeli culture, resonating globally.
As part of our tribute, we are honored to host two special guests, Hadiya and Eldad, who will share poignant stories of courage and sacrifice, offering glimpses into the lives of those we honor this day.
If you wish to memorialize a friend or family member who was a fallen Israeli soldier or victim of terror, kindly reach out to Nelly Ben Tal at nbental@jewishcolorado.org.
Let us stand together in remembrance and solidarity.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am(GMT-06:00)
Event Details
Dr. Elana Stein Hain Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 7:30-9:30 a.m. JCC Denver AUDIENCE: All audiences Please join us for a conversation with Dr. Elana Stein Hain, Rosh Beit Midrash and Senior Fellow
Event Details
Dr. Elana Stein Hain
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 7:30-9:30 a.m.
JCC Denver
AUDIENCE: All audiences
Please join us for a conversation with Dr. Elana Stein Hain, Rosh Beit Midrash and Senior Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America for a look at how have the central concepts of Jewish peoplehood and allyship been reframed as a result of the Oct 7th massacres, and where we go from here? Stein Hain is a highly regarded and sought-after teacher and scholar. She is passionate about bringing rabbinic thought into conversation with contemporary life.
JEWISHcolorado and its Israel & Overseas Center are launching a Jewish and Israel lecture series focused on providing a glimpse into “what comes next” in Israel, featuring scholars and authors sharing their thoughts and perspectives in this critical moment. We hope you will join us for these thoughtful and thought-provoking sessions as JEWISHcolorado strives to create a vibrant, secure, connected, and inclusive Jewish community.
tue21mayAll DayJewish Colorado Gives Day
Time
All Day (Tuesday)(GMT-06:00)
Event Details
Join the inaugural Jewish Colorado Gives Day set for May 21, 2024, hosted by Jco in collaboration with the Colorado Gives Foundation.
Event Details
Join the inaugural Jewish Colorado Gives Day set for May 21, 2024, hosted by Jco in collaboration with the Colorado Gives Foundation.
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm(GMT-06:00)
Location
JEWISHColorado
300 S. Dahlia St.
Event Details
Rabbi David Kasher Dr. Julie Lieber Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz JEWISHcolorado, 300 S. Dahlia St., Denver, CO AUDIENCE: all audiences Join us for a day of Torah learning and community lunch as we
Event Details
Rabbi David Kasher
Dr. Julie Lieber
Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz
JEWISHcolorado, 300 S. Dahlia St., Denver, CO
AUDIENCE: all audiences
Join us for a day of Torah learning and community lunch as we come together to process and heal together as a community struggling to move forward in the post-Oct 7th world. We are thrilled to be partnering with two nationally renowned educators, Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz from Valley Beit MIdrash and Rabbi David Kasher, from Hadar as well as our very own Dr. Julie Julie Lieber to lead us in meaningful Torah study for our times.
- Rabbi David Kasher serves as the Director of Hadar West Coast. He has served on the faculty of Berkeley Law, the Wexner Heritage Program, Pardes, SVARA, The Hartman Institute, AJR and HUC. Rabbi Kasher is a teacher of nearly all forms of classical Jewish literature, but his greatest passion is Torah commentary.
- Dr. Julie Lieber is the Chief Jewish Life and Engagement Officer at JEWISHcolorado. Formerly, she served as the Director of the Pardes-Kevah Teaching Fellowship as well as the Interim Executive Director and Director of Education at Kevah, a national non-profit facilitating home-based Torah study groups.
- Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz is the President and Dean of Valley Beit Midrash. He has twice been named one of America’s Top Rabbis by Newsweek and has been named by The Forward as one of the 50 most influential Jews. He is the author of 23 books on Jewish ethics.
JEWISHcolorado and its Israel & Overseas Center are launching a Jewish and Israel lecture series focused on providing a glimpse into “what comes next” in Israel, featuring scholars and authors sharing their thoughts and perspectives in this critical moment. We hope you will join us for these thoughtful and thought-provoking sessions as JEWISHcolorado strives to create a vibrant, secure, connected, and inclusive Jewish community.
mon15jul6:00 amIsrael Speaker Series: The Hypocrisy of the Human Rights Discussion
Time
(Monday) 6:00 am(GMT-06:00)
Location
B'nai Vail
19 Vail Rd
Event Details
Rabbi Abraham Cooper B’nai Vail, 19 Vail Rd, Vail, CO. AUDIENCE: in partnership with B’nai Vail, all audiences Join us in Vail to hear Rabbi Abraham Cooper, Associate Dean and Director of
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Rabbi Abraham Cooper
B’nai Vail, 19 Vail Rd, Vail, CO.
AUDIENCE: in partnership with B’nai Vail, all audiences
Join us in Vail to hear Rabbi Abraham Cooper, Associate Dean and Director of Global Social Action for the Simon Wiesenthal Center, a leading global Jewish human rights organization.
Rabbi Cooper has been a longtime activist for Jewish and human rights causes on five continents. In 1977, helped found the Simon Wiesenthal Center. Rabbi Cooper is an acknowledged expert on online hate and terrorism. In 2023, Rabbi Cooper was appointed Chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom which tracks violations of religious freedom in 28 nations around the world.
JEWISHcolorado and its Israel & Overseas Center are launching a Jewish and Israel lecture series focused on providing a glimpse into “what comes next” in Israel, featuring scholars and authors sharing their thoughts and perspectives in this critical moment. We hope you will join us for these thoughtful and thought-provoking sessions as JEWISHcolorado strives to create a vibrant, secure, connected, and inclusive Jewish community.
mon29jul6:00 pmIsrael Speaker Series: Stories From the Unexpected Spy
Time
(Monday) 6:00 pm(GMT-06:00)
Location
B'nai Vail
19 Vail Rd
Event Details
Tracy Walder. AUDIENCE: in partnership with B’nai Vail, all audiences Join us in Vail to hear Tracy Walder, author of The Unexpected Spy. Walder happened to meet a CIA recruiter at a jobs
Event Details
Tracy Walder.
AUDIENCE: in partnership with B’nai Vail, all audiences
Join us in Vail to hear Tracy Walder, author of The Unexpected Spy. Walder happened to meet a CIA recruiter at a jobs fair and was recruited by the agency while a USC student and Delta Gamma sorority sister. She spent the next five years as a covert operative for CIA’s Counterterrorism Center, assuming aliases, thwarting terrorist attacks, and hiding in the trunks of cars on her way to debrief terrorists at black sites.
JEWISHcolorado and its Israel & Overseas Center are launching a Jewish and Israel lecture series focused on providing a glimpse into “what comes next” in Israel, featuring scholars and authors sharing their thoughts and perspectives in this critical moment. We hope you will join us for these thoughtful and thought-provoking sessions as JEWISHcolorado strives to create a vibrant, secure, connected, and inclusive Jewish community.