Jewish Education and Learning for Adults

Shabbat Classes

Torah Study
Classes meet in the Library during Musaf (after the sermon) and last approximately 45 minutes. Every Shabbat we offer Torah study classes during Musaf. Our classes are taught by many wonderful teachers including Rabbi Dollin, Rabbi Gruenwald, Steve Uslan, Martin Sicker, and David Richman.

More Classes & Educational Programs

	Wednesday Lunch and Learn Weekly Short Story & Monthly Novel Discussion Discussions led by Abbey Kapelovitz, Ph.D. Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. in the Library Lunch - 11:30 am, $7, or bring a dairy sack lunch Discussion at 12 noon, no charge >> Contact Naomi Kirshner to obtain this week's reading
	Talmud Study with David Richman Sundays 9-10am in the HEA Library Join us for an exciting study group in Talmud each week! >> Please contact Naomi if this will be your first time coming in case the class is not meeting that particular Sunday.
	Living Room Learning with Rabbi Gruenwald Learn with your friends in your own living room! Provide at least 10 friends, a comfortable room, and refreshments, and Rabbi Gruenwald will lead a dynamic, fun, and interesting Jewish learning experience -- right in your own home! >> Schedule by calling or emailing Joyce Perlmutter at 303-758-9400 x 202     Questions? Email Rabbi Gruenwald
	Kabbalah Experience Learning Kabbalah Experience provides an open, safe and non-judgmental environment for students to learn the teachings of Kabbalah in order to become more spiritually aware, express more fully their creativity and deepen their compassion for themselves and others. While Jewish in its origin and language, the Kabbalah Experience curriculum has a universal spiritual message. The adult centered method of learning appeals to people who learn best when their own thinking process is encouraged and engaged. >> For more information http://www.kabbalahexperience.com
	The Spirituality of Food Sunday, February 26, 10:30 am, HEA Library, no charge Kashrut is about making eating a holy act, but that is not the only way to make this act of survival sacred. Join us as we explore community supported agriculture (CSA), gardening (HEA Community Garden), and a healthy lifestyle’s role in making eating a Jewish spiritual experience. Open to the community. >> RSVP to Naomi Kirshner
	CORE Training-Chevrutah Offerings in Religious Education Have you ever wanted to learn the bedtime shema? How to keep kosher? How to say the mourner's Kaddish? Or just about anything else about Judaism? We can help! Contact Naomi and she will put you in touch with a knowledgeable member who will teach you what you want to know on your own mutually agreed upon times, places, and numbers of meetings. It's a convenient way to learn what you've always wanted to know (or perhaps learned in kindergarten but have forgotten). >> Email Naomi Kirshner or call 303-758-9400 x213
	Memoir Writing Class February 12 and March 11, 1 – 3 pm, Cost: $65, HEA Library Everyone has great stories to tell. Have you ever wanted to put yours down on paper? Here's your chance to write a memoir, guided by Daniela Uslan and Jana Clark. You bring ideas and stories, we'll provide guidance, inspiration and coffee! More details about the class and teachers on the Adult Education page. >> RSVP in advance appreciated to Naomi Kirshner
	Growing Older: Are You Ready? Questions and Answers About Aging and Caring for the Aging Monthly on Sunday mornings at the Goldberger Youth Center 9:30-10 Coffee and schmooze 10 – 11 Presentation and Q & A Sunday, February 12 To Drive or not to Drive—And Community Resources for Transportation and Other Needs With Spaulding Adaptive Driving Program and Jewish Family Services Sunday, April 15 Avoiding Living Probate: Understanding Colorado’s Guardianship & Conservatorship Process With Naomi Starosta and Von Limbaugh Some startling statistics: Recent data indicates that 52 million adults in the United States are providing care for a loved one that has a disability or illness. More than half of care recipients (56%) are under age 75, and almost one-third (28%) are under age 50. Just over 1 in 4 of today's 20 year-olds will become disabled before they retire. Without proper planning, such a situation can become financially ruinous, allowing the government to take assets accumulated over a lifetime of hard work to pay for the long-term care needs of the incapacitated individual. “Living probate” refers to this increasingly common scenario. Appointing a guardian or conservator can assist in protecting the assets and legal rights of individuals facing the above situation. Our presentation will focus on the guardianship and conservatorship process here in Colorado. Naomi Starosta, J.D., a long-standing member of HEA and volunteer organizer for the “Tot Shabbat” program, currently serves as the Director for Business Affairs and Public Policy at The Limbaugh Law Firm. With over Oren V. “Von” Limbaugh has over a decade experience in Colorado, with hislimited to estate planning, elder law, probate, and special needs matters for adults and children. Von earned his J.D. and a postgraduate Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Denver, one of the top-ranked tax law programs in the United States.
	Movie: One Night With the King Wednesday, February 29, 7:15 pm, HEA Social Hall, No charge, and there will be popcorn! With Purim just 1 week away join us for this movie interpretation of the Purim story. The movie is rated PG. Open to the community.
	The Spirituality of Food Sunday, February 26, 10:30 am, HEA Library, no charge Kashrut is about making eating a holy act, but that is not the only way to make this act of survival sacred. Join us as we explore community supported agriculture (CSA), gardening (HEA Community Garden), and a healthy lifestyle’s role in making eating a Jewish spiritual experience. Open to the community.
	Modern Conversational Hebrew with Sherry Grinsteiner All 8 Wednesdays from January 11 – February 29 at the HEA 7 pm beginners, 8 pm more advanced, you are welcome to stay both hours, new participants welcome. Cost: $65 >> Contact Naomi Kirshner to sign up for the class.
	Passover Workshop: The Development of the Passover Haggadah, taught by Steve Uslan Sundays, March 11 and 18, 10 – 11:30 am, HEA Library, no charge We will explore the development of the Passover Haggadah from Biblical times through the present, using Biblical, talmudic, and other sources.