Before My Last Name Mattered - Lunch & Learn with ABC Morning Anchor Daniel Grossman TODAY! Wednesday, Jul 16th 12:00p to 1:00p There are still spaces remaining for today's Lunch & Learn with Denver ABC Morning Anchor Daniel Grossman, who will discuss journalism, his Jewish heritage, and the changes he has witnessed over the last year. $10 member, $15 non-member.
Building Jewish Resiliency on Campus (at Temple Sinai) Monday, July 21, 8:00p Building Jewish Resiliency on Campus is a community-wide event designed to help empower students toward resilience and finding Jewish joy on campus. This supportive program will feature a panel of professionals from Hillel, StandWithUs, JCRC, Chabad, ADL, and mental health professionals. This program is for Jewish students thinking about, preparing for, or attending college, parents, and other loved ones. Kosher dessert reception will follow. There is no cost for the program.
Kavod on the Road Tuesday, Jul 22nd 1:00p to 2:30p Monthly programs for adults hosted by Kavod On the Road at HEA. Enjoy a musical performance by bassist Michael Friedman and his ensemble.
Monthly Israel Updates with Amir Kaufman Thursday, Jul 24th 6:30p to 8:00p Finding it hard to keep track of what's going on in Israel? Join us for a monthly class that aims to cut through the noise. Led by Amir Kaufman, we'll be diving into the societal changes that are happening during the war. Join us to stay informed about current events in Israel.
City Park Jazz Sunday, Jul 27th 6:00p to 8:00p Let’s meet up at City Park to enjoy some Sunday evening Jazz in the park, featuring vocalist Dzirae Gold.
Pizza in the Park Wednesday, Jul 30th 6:00p to 7:30p It's time for another family-friendly pizza party at Silo Park! $5 for HEA member families. $10 for Non-Member families.
Shabbat in the Park for Adults Friday, Aug 8th 5:30p to 8:00p A Shabbat in the Park experience for adults at Wash Park. HEA will provide the main meal & challah, but please sign up for side dishes/salads, or desserts. (For reference, Shabbat begins at 7:47 pm).
Tot Shabbat Saturday, Aug 9th 10:45a to 12:00p A spirited and fun playtime before our Tot Shabbat service for little ones and their adults.
Hochmat Nashim: Women’s Torah Study Group Sunday, Aug 10th 6:30p to 8:00p Meet up with a group of vibrant Jewish women led by Rabbi Shulman and Gitit Kaufman for a meaningful evening of engagement with Torah and one another.
Annual Summer BBQ Picnic Sunday, Aug 17th 12:00p to 2:00p Come celebrate a fabulous Summer and a great year ahead at HEA’s annual BBQ (vegetarian options are available as well). Welcome new members and enjoy the company of old friends. Savor the flavors and aromas of great food grilled under the summer sun. Activities for kids and adults as well, with inflatable, kiddie pools, foam machine, and time to schmooze and mingle. Free to HEA members; $25 per family for non-members.
Jewish Women's Retreat Friday, Sep., 5th to Sunday, Sep 7th Rabbi Sarah Shulman and Gitit Kaufman will lead a dynamic group of Jewish women for a relaxing and reinvigorating weekend celebrating Shabbat, friendship, Torah study, hiking, and spirituality at Ramah in the Rockies. This retreat is a perfect opportunity to build lasting friendships and prepare for the upcoming High Holidays. Nice camp accommodations include bathrooms and linens in each room, kosher food and snacks, and other amenities. Rooms are shared and priced according to occupancy. Very few single rooms are available.
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Order Honey for the New Year Support the HEA Sisterhood's Sweet as Honey Fundraiser, benefitting the Honey Wedgle-Gesundheit Youth Programs Fund. $18 per jar. Instructions: 1) go to www.orthoney.com, 2) Click Order Now, 3) Choose HEA - Hebrew Educational Alliance Sisterhood, Denver, CO, 4) Click Submit and complete your checkout. Order by August 4 for free shipping ($8 savings). Order through September 10 for guaranteed delivery ahead of Rosh Hashanah.
HEA Choir Initiative - SHIRU! (Singing Here, In Ru’ach and Unity) The mission of the SHIRU! is to enhance Jewish identity and community engagement through lifelong involvement in choral singing. To that end, the SHIRU is launching three choirs: Nevatim (sprouts): Kids choir for grades 2-5, Kaftorim (buds): Youth choir for grades 6-12, Prachim (flowers): Adult choir, open to ages 13 and up. Sign up now, and let's lift our voices together.
One of our congregants has asked if we could assist with a project to help beautify Shalom Park. She is seeking embroidered or artistic Torah coverings, prayer cloths, tallitot, and/or tallit bags to be used in creating tapestries for display at Shalom Park. If you have any old or unused items to donate for this project, please drop them off at the HEA office or let us know, and we'll help coordinate a pickup of the donated items.
The Colorado Hebrew Chorale & Kol Nashim Annual Summer Sight-Singing Romp Thursday, August 14, 7:00 p.m. at HEA The theme is "Sounds of the Sixties" and will highlight Leonard Bernstein's seminal Hebrew choral work, Chichester Psalms, which marks its 60th anniversary this summer. Join us: area choristers and choral directors, in a Chichester celebration, PLUS other oldies and goodies from "the Sixties." Registration is free with RSVP until July 31. Otherwise, $5 at the door. Sing with us: Tryouts at HEA Colorado Hebrew Chorale: Monday, August 18, 7:00 p.m. Kol Nashim: Thursday, Aug. 21, 6:00 p.m. info@coloradohebrewchorale.org / (303) 355-0232
The Colorado Jews for Justice Fellowship A one-of-a-kind program designed to empower emerging leaders, foster community engagement, and provide a rich platform for Jewish learning. It's your chance to be part of a dynamic and passionate network of young adults, anywhere in Colorado, who are driven to make a difference.
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