GRAND OPENING: Boulder County Center for Judaism

On Sunday, January 12, at 2:00 pm, a beautiful new Synagogue and community center will open at 2810 Jay Road, Boulder. It is the culmination of the remarkable community-building efforts of Rabbi Pesach and Chany Scheiner, co-directors of the Boulder County Center for Judaism, and will serve as the 30-year-old organization’s new headquarters.

Architect Dave Lee of Fleetemeyer & Lee said, “We created a floor plan for the building and courtyard utilizing the geometry of two overlapping squares. The space where these squares overlap at the center forms the most sacred place of worship.”

Interior Designer Channah Hinseth said, “The colors, patterns, and textures of the building are a vision of cool water flowing over golden rock and rich copper. With the sparkling Colorado sunlight that pours through these windows, the experience is that of nature itself, refreshing and rejuvenating.”

Excitement in the community as opening day approaches is building to a peak. Community member Laya Jackson said, “The opening of this new center is a dream come true for the Boulder County Center for Judaism, and an incredible gift for everyone who will come to celebrate, learn, question, debate, share stories, and navigate life’s ups and downs— all with a focus on the joyful spirituality of a Jewish Torah walk.”

Rabbi Deborah Ruth Bronstein, Rabbi Emerita of Congregation Har HaShem, said, “The new center will provide community and sanctity and a holy aliveness.”

A vibrant turnout is anticipated for the festive Dedication Celebration, with guests traveling from all over the State of Colorado and many additional parts of the US. There will be live music, chef-prepared food, and the installation of a Mezuzah at the entrance of the building.