Event Type : CEV

The Mizel Arts and Culture Center is closing out its Neustadt JAAMM Summer Concert Series with a performance by the pool from singer Nani Vazana. Tickets include outdoor pool use and a beer garden from Ratio Beerworks. Vazana’s fascinating migration mix of marketplace sounds and Flamenco drama blend together seamlessly to revitalize the endangered Ladino language, a Hebrew-Spanish dialect she learned in secret from her Moroccan grandmother. Vazana’s powerful voice and captivating stage presence have earned her Library of Congress ‘Living Relic’ honours 2023, #11 International World Music Chart 2022, and #13 World Music Chart Europe 2022.

Free information session about this upcoming practitioner training course and retreat:

Kabbalah Experience and Rooted Expansion are inviting you to join in this unique collaboration between master kabbalist Dr. David Sanders and embodied spiritual pioneer Jenna Sezionale Basilicato for a 12 week journey this Fall through the Tree of Life. We will explore the Tree of Life energy system through the framework of our bodies. This embodied wisdom will illuminate the flow of energy that moves from both unseen to seen reality and from the finite to the infinite. When the flow of energy is understood and realized, awareness and agency are unlocked, enabling the possibilities of manifestation and the freedom of liberation. The wisdom of Kabbalah teaches us, as above so below, what is external is also internal. Balance will be an essential part of our journey as the Tree of Life models the practice of finding wholeness through the holding of polarities. Holding opposites enlarges our containers to have more honest and direct relationships with all aspects of ourselves, others, and the world we are constantly creating.

Watch a livestream of the national vigil from synagogue Adas Israel in Washington, D.C., in conjunction with the Hostage Families Forum, Tuesday, September 3 at 8 pm EST, (6 pm MT) 

Rosh Hodesh Lunch and Learn, HEA at 12 pm. Please register: https://www.headenver.org/event/lunch-090424

Join us for stories and fun at Denver Jewish Day School, co-hosted by PJ Library!

– For children ages 5 and under, and their grown-ups

– In our Lower Division building

Join us the first day of Elul for a shofar blast honoring the lives of the six murdered hostages and all who we are called to remember. Let the sound of the shofar echo our collective voice of pain, hope, and unity. You are invited to bring your shofar if you want to participate in the community blast. Sponsored by HEA, Temple Sinai, and JEWISHcolorado. 

Please join the Secure Community Network (SCN), security executives, law enforcement, and professional as well as volunteer leadership to prepare for the safety and security challenges facing the Jewish community this High Holiday season. 

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Jeanne Abrams back to share her film, knowledge and expertise!

The area of politics was especially important to American Jews, for the United States offered the first occasion in history to allow them to participate as full citizens and their religious heritage emphasized communal responsibility. Jews who migrated to the American West in the 19th and 20th centuries encountered unprecedented opportunity and acceptance as pioneer community builders, who helped construct basic institutions, and from the beginning Colorado Jews took a central role in the state’s political development, many serving as councilmen, mayors, and representatives, one even going on to become a U.S. senator from Colorado. $5

JFS Mental Health Jewish Spiritual Support Group meets monthly on Zoom and provides a supportive forum for those experiencing mental health challenges and their loved ones. Jewish spirituality and teachings lead to open discussion of personal experiences and coping strategies while creating a sense of connection and community. New members welcome! 

Are you or a loved one experiencing difficulties with mental health? Are you searching for meaning? Support? Compassion? Community? We aim to: 

• Build a safe and compassionate space
• Learn from Jewish teachings and one another
• Offer connection and community

Open to ALL affiliated and unaffiliated members of the Jewish community. 

Meetings will be held virtually on Zoom from 7-8:30PM. 

Pathways to Parenthood is an event hosted by the Jewish Fertility Foundation that explores and educates potential parents about the numerous ways to become a parent including Fertility Treatment, Surrogacy, 3rd Party Reproduction, and Adoption. We hope to have numerous representatives from each pathway at the event that are either professionals/experts in that pathway, or who have personally built their family that way.

Say good bye to Summer with JOI’s annual Shabbat in the Park!

Enjoy a tot shabbat in the park followed by Shabbat dinner. 

For families with children 0-5. Families with children 6-15 can enjoy a family color war followed by Shabbat dinner all together. Click here to register for that. If you have multiple children in different age groups you can register one parent or guardian with the younger kids here and the other group there. Dinner will all be together but please only register each person one time so we have an accurate headcount.

A Party of Eight feel with a Shabbat twist! Join Ambassadors across the state as they host Shabbat dinners simultaneously. Shabbat can take many forms, from a traditional dinner, to picnics to restaurants to game night! Each Shabbat Across Colorado will have a unique Shabbat experience so you can decide which speaks to you most!

Shabbat Options:

Farmside Shabbat – Boulder – Talia Brahms and Erik Folkerts

Shabbat in the Forest – Fairplay, CO – William Weiner (*Opportunity for Overnight Excursion)

Poolside Shabbat – Lowry – Sarah Convissar

Homestyle Traditional Shabbat – Home near Sloan’s Lake – Jillian Strober-Horowitz

Shabbat in the Park – Wash Park – Zach Souser

Learn more about your Shabbat hosts!

*Specific addresses/locations will be sent upon registration*

YAD serves Jewish adults ages 21-45. Questions? Email KPodolak@JEWISHcolorado.org.

Camp may be over, but you can still hold onto summer with JOI’s Family Color War Shabbat! Join us for an exciting day of competition! Families (including parents!) will compete in fun games and activities, all leading up to a memorable Shabbat dinner. Don’t miss out on this end-of-summer celebration!

Join in person or on YouTube as congregation B’nai Vail offers additional prayers of consolation and remembrance for those murdered by Hamas.

Join the JFS Jewish Disabilities Advocates Collaborative for this thoughtful and engaging discussion on Accessibility and Accommodations in Jewish Spaces with Emily Ladau, passionate disability rights activist writer, storyteller, and digital communications consultant. Mark your calendars! Registration with Zoom link coming in November. 

Every first Saturday of the month gather at 9 for a child-centered joyful service designed for kids ages 0-7, followed at 10 by an all ages interactive and musical shabbat service for the whole family, with simultaneous childcare provided.  A light, kid friendly, vegetarian lunch to follow.

(Event registration is available on B’nai Havurah’s website- the form is created each month to reflect the specific details of the event) (For more information, email Hannah at youthandfamily@bnaihavurah.org)

Save the date for Temple Emanuel’s 150th Anniversary Gala, which will end a year of events celebrating this milestone in our history. More details to come!

Join us for a fun-filled and informative Welcome Back Field Day for new, returning, and prospective Nevei Kodesh Religious School students (ages 0 to 15) and their families. Get to know our faculty and the lively, experiential Jewish education we offer. Enjoy a variety of team-building games, creative problem-solving challenges, and other outdoor activities. Nosh on falafel and popsicles, check out our classrooms, and get to know our school and Jewish Renewal community! www.neveikodesh.org

Flex is a band formed in 2017 that embodies flexibility, flexion of muscle and mind, the reflex of heart and mood, and the inflection of a wide range of musical influences. Featuring pianist Art Lande, bassist Gonzalo Teppa, and drummer Dru Heller, the group embraces the myriad of possible textures and colors available to this time-honored instrumentation.

The bass takes over the theme in an arco fashion, a drum solo appears unexpectedly, forms are suspended or changed at will, and a quiet piece gets funky or becomes a 5/4 for salsa dance. Each band member is ready to bring his musical wishes to the table at any moment, and the group embraces and commits to the new direction. The band’s repertoire includes compositions from its members, arrangements of jazz standards, open improvisations, and tunes called out or arrived at that the ensemble has never played together before. So, there is an atmosphere of innovation and tradition.

Recordings:

• Resist the Eel Panda (Released in January 2020)
• Slate & Quartz (Release date: July 15, 2022)

Art Lande – Grammy-nominated Art Lande is an internationally known pianist, composer, improviser, drummer, and educator who has performed with a long list of the Who’s Who in jazz, including Joe Henderson, Woody Shaw, Bobby Hutcherson, Steve Swallow, Charlie Haden, Kenny Wheeler, Sheila Jordan, Mark Isham, Paul McCandless, Jan Garbarek, and many others.

Gonzalo Teppa – Two-time Latin Grammy Nominee for “Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album” and “Best Latin Jazz Album”, for work on the recordings “Tiempo” by Linda Briceño; and “3rd Element” by Luisito Quintero.

Dru Heller – Dru Heller is an expressive, authentic, and joyful drummer, composer, and bandleader. His passionate playing and love for music have opened opportunities for him to perform and teach nationwide.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and light appetizers and wine will be served from 7 p.m. to 7 p.m. The concert starts at 7 p.m.

Sunday, September 8 | 7 – 8:30 pm | $25 

Join this engaging monthly interview series that explores Israeli society in-depth. Each session features conversations with prominent leaders from various sectors, including social organizations, the economy, geopolitics, women’s rights, and more. This program provides a unique opportunity to hear directly from those shaping the future of Israeli society and politics, gaining deeper insights into their actions and visions.

Led by Nelly Ben Tal, the Israeli emissary for JEWISHcolorado, Voices from Within Israel aims to bridge the gap between Israel and our community, fostering a better understanding of the diverse and dynamic voices that drive the nation.

This week, Nelly will interview Dr. Ronit Levin-Schnor, one of the founders of the The Day after the War Forum and a Senior Lecture at the Faculty of Law, Tel Aviv University

The Day after the War Forum was established immediately after the murderous attack of Hamas on October 7th. Since its establishment, the Forum has engaged in comprehensive research, in order to examine how conflicts end, and to outline a proper and applicable plan to end the war in Gaza and to ensure the long-term security of the State of Israel. The Forum includes academic researchers with relevant expertise, from Middle Eastern studies, political science, psychology, law, international relations, security and others. The Forum seeks to influence the current public discourse in Israel via daily communications, opinion pieces, media interviews, and other channels. We collaborate with other groups that share our vision.

Register to receive the Zoom link. You will only need to register once to attend every month, but you are not obligated to attend monthly.

PJ Library Playdate: Tuesday Sept 10 and 17 from 10-11am @ Piney Creek Hollow Park. A chance for parents and littles to meet, connect, chat, shmooze, snack, play and chill. Rosh Hashanah activities, crafts and books to enjoy. RSVP https://forms.gle/oGJRxP2yYRM5dbfX8

Please join us for a night of networking at Piece, Love & Chocolate in Boulder. Meet and mingle with other professionals while enjoying light appetizers, wine, and chocolate. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people to add to your professional community. Remember to bring your business cards and your ID. 21 and over. This event will be held at Piece, Love & Chocolate at 850 Pearl St. Boulder.

Tuesday, September 10 | 5:30 – 7 pm | $25

As we approach the new school year, many children may face some back-to-school anxiety. Observing a child struggling with anxiety can be challenging and leave both parents and educators feeling helpless.

Join us on Tuesday, September 10, from 8:00 to 9:30 pm EST for Parenting Anxious Kids a webinar with Dr. Regine Galanti, clinical psychologist and expert in childhood anxiety.

Dr. Galanti applies short-term, evidence-based strategies to help young people change their thoughts and behaviors. Specifically, she uses exposure and related behavioral therapy techniques to help those living with anxiety face their fears so they can live happier, healthier lives.

In this session, parents and teachers will learn about how anxiety manifests at various developmental stages and practical strategies for managing anxiety, especially through transitioning stages.

Educational Objectives:

1. Learn how anxiety might present in your child’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors at various developmental stages of your child’s life.
2. Learn what parents can do to manage anxiety through changing their own behavior, including practical strategies like building a strong foundation with your relationship, and easing your child into new situations.

For questions and scholarships, email info@wellnessinstitute.org

Produced by the Wellness Institute, a division of the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI)

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text the new three-digit, 24-hour hotline of the US Government and National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 to be connected to a trained suicide crisis counselor.

The study of Kabbalah enables us to discover what is hidden from our perception in plain sight. In this introduction to the basic teachings of the Kabbalah you learn to see beyond habituated and constricted thinking and become open to experiencing the connectivity of all of created reality—what is known in physics as Quantum Entanglement, in Depth Psychology as Synchronicity and in Kabbalah as Soul Connections.

Free intro classes are approximately one hour long and are offered in-person and virtually through Zoom 

Neustadt JAAMM Festival is ecstatic to open our annual event with the popular book sale that takes over the JCC lobby. We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome back our bookstore patrons and invite new bibliophiles to snag a good read.   Take a book to go or hang in the lobby with a cup of coffee. Our Jewish Bookstore presented by the Neustadt JAAMM Festival begins on September 11! This temporary store will be housed in the main JCC lobby from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. until September 15 and you will be delighted to see all of this year’s unique offerings!

Musar offers a framework and a toolkit for translating the philosophical wisdom of kabbalah into a personalized, ongoing spiritual discipline. “Introduction to Mussar” – a deep dive into a new translation and commentary on the classical musar text, “Pathways of Moral Leadership” [Orchot Tzadiqim].

Free intro classes are approximately one hour long and are offered in-person and virtually through Zoom 

As we approach the High Holy Days, our hearts and minds turn toward seeking forgiveness from those we have wronged. However, what is equally, or perhaps more, difficult is granting forgiveness. During this session we will explore Jewish sources on the importance and methods of forgiving others. $5

The 40-minute film is called Tragic Awakening: A New Look at the Oldest Hatred, and deals with October 7 and the meaning of antisemitism and the Jewish people. It features and is narrated by Rawan Osman, a brave Muslim Zionist who is stepping up and speaking out to the Arab world about Israel and the Jewish People! It is by award-winning Director Wayne Kopping who previously created several breakthrough films that reached over 100 million viewers including Obsession, The Third Jihad, Beneath the Helmet, and Crossing the Line.

Join the CELL, the Denver Post, Mayor Johnston, and Governor Polis for a special Colorado Remembers 9/11 tribute, followed by a timely national security forum. Wednesday, September 11 at 6:30 pm. The University of Denver’s Newman Center 

Neustadt JAAMM Festival is ecstatic to open our annual event with the popular book sale that takes over the JCC lobby. We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome back our bookstore patrons and invite new bibliophiles to snag a good read.   Take a book to go or hang in the lobby with a cup of coffee. Our Jewish Bookstore presented by the Neustadt JAAMM Festival begins on September 11! This temporary store will be housed in the main JCC lobby from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. until September 15 and you will be delighted to see all of this year’s unique offerings!

Please join the Secure Community Network (SCN), security executives, law enforcement, and professional as well as volunteer leadership to prepare for the safety and security challenges facing the Jewish community this High Holiday season. 

Join YAD and Moishe House for our Sips & Sunsets Rooftop Happy Hour on September 12th from 6:00-8:00pm! Sip delicious drinks as the sun sets and schmooze with other Jewish young adults. Enjoy your first drink for free, on us! You won’t want to miss this!

Want to get involved with YAD or Moishe House? Email Katherine at kpodolak@JEWISHcolorado.org for YAD, and Julia at julia.friedman@moishehouse.org for Moishe House! YAD serves Jewish young adults ages 21-45.

You are invited to an EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEAK

We are excited to announce a special event at the Colorado Springs Shrine Club! Join us for an exclusive screening of a powerful documentary, Tragic Awakening, A New Look at the Oldest Hatred, followed by a discussion with producer and author Raphael Shore.

Tragic Awakening is a profound and timely documentary that delves deeply into the roots of antisemitism and provides sobering revelations about the world’s oldest hatred. Where does such unbridled hatred come from and can it be harnessed into a source for good? Tragic Awakening answers these and so many other questions with unvarnished candor.  

This is a unique opportunity to engage with Raphael Shore, hear his insights, and take part in an important conversation inspired by the film.

RSVP: Angie Outlaw at angieoutlaw19@gmail.com

Neustadt JAAMM Festival is ecstatic to open our annual event with the popular book sale that takes over the JCC lobby. We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome back our bookstore patrons and invite new bibliophiles to snag a good read.   Take a book to go or hang in the lobby with a cup of coffee. Our Jewish Bookstore presented by the Neustadt JAAMM Festival begins on September 11! This temporary store will be housed in the main JCC lobby from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. until September 15 and you will be delighted to see all of this year’s unique offerings!

Neustadt JAAMM Festival is ecstatic to open our annual event with the popular book sale that takes over the JCC lobby. We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome back our bookstore patrons and invite new bibliophiles to snag a good read.   Take a book to go or hang in the lobby with a cup of coffee. Our Jewish Bookstore presented by the Neustadt JAAMM Festival begins on September 11! This temporary store will be housed in the main JCC lobby from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. until September 15 and you will be delighted to see all of this year’s unique offerings!

Mizel Arts and Culture Center at the J presents MSNBC’s Ari Melber. Ari takes to the Elaine Wolf Theatre Stage to speak on all things current events, 2024 elections, and more! Ari Melber is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, news anchor, writer and attorney. He hosts The Beat with Ari Melber on MSNBC, which draws the largest audience for any 6pm show in MSNBC’s history, and serves as the network’s Chief Legal Correspondent, reporting across all platforms, including MSNBC, NBC News, The Today Show and NBC Nightly News. Melber received a 2016 Emmy Award for his reporting on the Supreme Court. Tickets offered on sliding scale pricing. 

Neustadt JAAMM Festival is ecstatic to open our annual event with the popular book sale that takes over the JCC lobby. We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome back our bookstore patrons and invite new bibliophiles to snag a good read.   Take a book to go or hang in the lobby with a cup of coffee. Our Jewish Bookstore presented by the Neustadt JAAMM Festival begins on September 11! This temporary store will be housed in the main JCC lobby from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. until September 15 and you will be delighted to see all of this year’s unique offerings!

A piano concert and comedy event that is geared toward elementary school aged students, preschool – 6th grade. Mizel Arts and Culture Center presents Elementary Piano with Peter Simon. Peter is a world class pianist and musician. He has toured extensively throughout Europe, and Asia, as well as hundreds of cities in the United States, with performances at Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center. He was born and raised in the Denver area and has been coming to the Denver JCC since he was young! Tickets are available with sliding scale pricing.

DESERT WIND, a new play by award winning playwright/television writer Stephanie Liss, is the powerful, moving, story of a Jewish Yemenite couple. Caught in the midst of the Houthi takeover, they are trapped — he imprisoned, and she forced to escape through the expanse of the unforgiving desert.

Desert Wind features original music by RebbeSoul, and stars Assaf Cohen, and Stephanie Satie, with Narration read by Elisheva Herrera, and is the first official collaboration between ALEPH and The American Jewish Theatre.

This event is co-sponsored by Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa (JIMENA), a non-profit organization headquartered in San Francisco, California that is dedicated to the preservation of Mizrahi and Sephardi culture and history, and seeks to educate the public and advocate for Jewish refugees from the Middle East. JIMENA will be on hand to lend their expertise in a talkback after the reading. 

DESERT WIND, September 15, 2024, 5 pm MT. Tickets by donation. 

Here’s the link to register for DESERT WIND.

In our Level I Soul class, we explore how the energy of two woman facing each other helps to frame our understanding of the concept of Kabbalah as a study of parallels. This summer, we will dive deeper into this notion. Where else do we find this phrase in the Torah? In what other ways is the feminine aspect of the Divine taught in Jewish mystical tradition? From the Shechinah, to other feminine aspects of the sefirot, we will elevate female scholars, voices and perspectives in our study of Transformative Kabbalah. All are welcome.

Free intro classes are approximately one hour long and are offered in-person and virtually through Zoom 

The study of Kabbalah enables us to discover what is hidden from our perception in plain sight. In this introduction to the basic teachings of kabbalah you learn to see beyond habituated and constricted thinking and become open to experiencing the connectivity of all of created reality—what is known in physics as Quantum Entanglement, in Depth Psychology as Synchronicity and in Kabbalah as Soul Connections.

Free intro classes are approximately one hour long and are offered in-person and virtually through Zoom 

A key to consciousness in Kabbalah is the Tree of Life, a visual map of how infinite and finite flow into and from each other. We enter places, form relationships and pursue projects often with little understanding of how they come about, their meaning and the relevance of seeing beyond what manifests. In this introduction to the Tree of Life we learn about and then practice incorporating this system of energy flow in all our interactions.

Free intro classes are approximately one hour long and are offered in-person and virtually through Zoom 

Democracy and Kabbalah: Narratives and Actions for our Time

We will explore Kabbalistic and other texts related to democracy, its roots and its preservation. How might we expand opportunities for civic learning, creating safe space for ideological pluralism, and ensure free, fair and safe elections. This class is presented in partnership with A More Perfect Union.

Free intro classes are approximately one hour long and are offered in-person and virtually through Zoom 

Who Are You?: In this first semester of Inner Transformation you are challenged to strip away your previous understandings of who you are and explore the relationship between your outer selves, inner selves and your essence. The Kabbalah teachings have a profound interest in revealing the masks (ie. selves, identifications, roles), you wear to ensure that you can answer the question: Are you wearing the mask or is the mask wearing you? What was oblivious now becomes obvious 

Free intro classes are approximately one hour long and are offered in-person and virtually through Zoom 

PJ Library Playdate: Tuesday Sept 10 and 17 from 10-11am @ Piney Creek Hollow Park. A chance for parents and littles to meet, connect, chat, shmooze, snack, play and chill. Rosh Hashanah activities, crafts and books to enjoy. RSVP https://forms.gle/oGJRxP2yYRM5dbfX8

Following the terror attacks of October 7th, and amid an increasingly complex and dynamic threat environment, please join the Secure Community Network, in partnership with experienced security professionals and law enforcement executives, for our annual webinar series to assist the Jewish community, which is likely to face safety and security challenges this High Holiday season.

All webinars will be held from 2:00-3:30 ET

Tuesday, September 17: The Power of Hello

Wednesday, September 18: Stop the Bleed

Thursday, September 19: Situational Awareness & Countering Active Threat Training (CATT)

Going to the next level of dream interpretation, we apply a Kabbalistic frame to reveal how our dreams connect us with our life purpose. Students present their dreams and identify unrealized opportunities for making their life more meaningful.

Free intro classes are approximately 1 hour long and are offered in-person and virtually through Zoom

Join us on Sept. 17 at 7:30 pm for a Zoom Listen & Learn for the upcoming High Holydays. Rabbi Gilbert will lead us in thought and discussion in this second of our Jewish holiday Listen and Learn series. Click below for more info and to register. You will get the zoom link after registration.

A Modern-Day Kabbalist: The Teachings of Reb Zalman Shachter-Shalomi. I first encountered Reb Zalman in 1986 when he was living in Philadelphia. Our relationship deepened when our paths crossed again in Colorado. Reb Zalman dedicated the opening of Kabbalah Experience in south Denver in 2010. Reb Zalman and I had numerous discussions about spiritual teachings, with particular focus on Kabbalah and Chassidut. This course will draw from my personal relationship with him, his voluminous writings, the “Reb Zalman papers” housed at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and his public talks available on You Tube. We will also view the documentary The Jew in the Lotus which portrays Reb Zalman’s relationship with the Dalai Lama.

Free intro classes are approximately 1 hour long and are offered in-person and virtually through Zoom

Neurobics is a form of exercise that blends physical and mental fitness to keep us sharp, decrease memory loss, and improve mood. These exercises are designed to make new neural pathways in the brain by challenging our senses in fun and unconventional ways. Maintaining both our physical and mental wellbeing is vital to help us stay independent longer and gives us a better quality of life. Come join Christine Meeks, a seasoned educator to learn about and practice this form of exercise to increase your brain health. $5