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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

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Monthly Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Shulman
Wednesday, May 14th 12:00p to 1:00p
A curriculum on Judaism and Jewish identity based on traditional sources and the teachings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. Topics include Identity, Prayer, Study, Mitzvot, Tzedakah, Chesed, Faith, Israel, Kiddush Hashem, and the Jewish future.

Tot Shabbat
Shabbat, May 17th 10:45a to 12:00p
A fun and spirited playtime and Tot Shabbat service.

Sisterhood Tea
Sunday, May 18th 2:00p to 4:00p
Enjoy delicious desserts, soothing teas, and handcrafted pampering. Guest Speaker: Gail Krovitz, Owner of Gold Rush Soaps. $36 for adults and $10 for girls between 2 and 12 years.

Shalom Ambassadors
Sunday, May 18th 6:00p to 7:30p
If you are interested in getting involved as a Shalom Ambassador, please come to our next meeting!

Hochmat Nashim: Women’s Torah Study Group
Sunday, May 18th 6:30p to 8:00p
Join a vibrant group of Jewish women led by Rabbi Shulman and Gitit Kaufman for a meaningful evening of engagement with Torah and one another.

Annual Meeting
Wednesday, May 21st 6:00p to 8:00p
HEA members, please join us to vote on our next Board of Directors, learn more about the land sale, and the vision for the future of HEA. Meet and Greet at 6:30 p.m. before the meeting starts at 7:00 p.m.

Monthly Israel Updates with Amir Kaufman
Thursday, May 22nd 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 and thoughtful about our homeland.

Musical Mystical Ma’ariv
Thursday, May 22nd 7:30p to 9:00p
Join us for an uplifting spiritual chanting event led by Elana Brody and Shir Hadash music director Noah Leavitt. No previous singing experience or skill is necessary to attend. Most of the songs will be in the form of short call-and-response lines accompanied by HEA music director Eitan Kantor on instruments such as harmonium, gentle hand drum and violin.

Kavod on the Road
Tuesday, May 27th 1:00p to 2:30p
Monthly programs for adults hosted by Kavod On the Road at HEA. The Heartbeat of Tradition: Klezmer, Yiddish, and New Sounds with Eitan Kantor.

Azamra + Dinner
Friday, May 30th 5:30p to 8:00p
Our Friday Evening Musical Shabbat service followed by a tasty kosher meal!

Jewish Women's Retreat
Friday, Sep., 5th to Sunday, Sep 7th
Join Rabbi Sarah Shulman, Gitit Kaufman, and 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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Shabbat, May 17

In the Community

The Shalom Park 2025 Fundraiser & Appreciation Event
Wednesday, May 14, 6:00 p.m., at Temple Emanuel, Denver
Featuring The Secret Comedy of Women®, a laugh-out-loud immersive theatrical triumph about the challenges of womanhood.

The Jewish Legacy in Medicine: Stories of Healing and Hope
Wednesday, May 14, 6:00 p.m., Zoom
Join us for a Zoom conversation with Ronald L. Eisenberg, MD, JD, PhD, as he talks about his book, Jews in Medicine, in celebration of Jewish Heritage Month. Presented by The American Jewish Medical Association and The American Jewish Experience Program at the Center for Bioethics and Humanities at CU Anschutz.

KlezKolorado
May 16 – 18 at JCC Ranch Camp
KlezKolorado is a weekend-long Klezmer festival that centers on local and national Klezmer acts, Yiddish culture, workshops, and Colorado’s Jewish community. 

Jewish War Veterans of the USA
Sunday, May 18, 9:00 a.m., Temple Sinai
The Denver unit of the Jewish War Veterans of the USA meets at Temple Sinai one Sunday morning each month. Breakfast begins at 9:00 a.m. Our speaker is Colonel Bob Bodisch, USMC, the Commanding Officer of the CU NROTC unit, who will talk about his career in the Corps and the state of the unit.

The Girl Who Sang: In Story and Song
Sunday, May 18, 2:00 p.m., Sam Gary branch of the Denver Public Library, 2961 Roslyn St, Denver, CO 80238
The Colorado Hebrew Chorale will reprise its program, The Girl Who Sang: In Story and Song, at the program, a tribute to our late soprano, Estelle Nadel (1934-2023), is based on her award-winning graphic memoir of her experiences as a hidden child in Poland during the Holocaust. The event is free and open to the public.

Reading of Jewish Colorado Veterans
Monday, May 26, 2:30 p.m., At the Flagpole, JCC Denver
350 S Dahlia Street, Denver, CO, 80246
Join us in solemn remembrance as we read the names of all Jewish Colorado Veterans who have passed away. This annual tribute is held by the Ellis David Greene Post 344 of the JWV to honor the memory of our State’s Jewish Veterans. The list of veterans is provided by Intermountain Jewish News.

Scholarships for Jewish Women
If you know of any congregants or community members that identify as a woman and are hoping to further their education after high school, or, might be an older, returning student later in life, the National Council of Jewish Women, Colorado Section will be awarding a number of scholarships to Jewish women in need of assistance with their tuition to college or technical school attendance fall 2025. Our scholarships are need-based, with merit and community service taken into account. If you know of someone who meets the criteria, we invite them to apply for a National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Colorado Section Scholarship. The completed application due date is April 6. For questions, please reach out to Shelley Tuteur. The scholarship information can be found at www.NCJWColorado.org.

Executive Coaching Program! Optimize! 
Executive Mindset & Nutrition Transformational Kickstart  
Join our 4-week 1:1 program to help you elevate yourself personally and professionally so you can be the best version of yourself and bring your A game to all aspects of your life! Led by top experts: Giselle Ginsberg MS, RD, LDN: Corporate Wellness Leader, Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Expert; & Tracy Klein: MPH, MA, ICF-PCC Coach, NBHWC & Functional Medicine Health Coach, and Communications Expert. How is this program different? Our dynamic synergy and 30+ years combined experience allows us to provide you with maximized, expert level guidance, motivation, and support from two vantage points that are key to life optimization: Mindset and Nutrition.

Jewish Interest Free Loan of Colorado
If you are Jewish, live in Colorado and in need of financial assistance, we can truly make a difference in your life. Please contact Lorie Bohm Klumb, Administrator, Jewish Interest Free Loan of Colorado.

Denver JDS is Hiring for 2025-26 School Year
Faculty and other staff positions are available. 

HEA Doves for Peace Lobby Installation

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

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Israeli Wine Tasting for Yom Hatzmaut
Thursday, May 1st 7:00p to 8:30p
Israel boasts a vibrant wine industry with over 300 wineries, including both commercial and boutique wineries, spanning various regions from the Galilee to the Negev Desert. Come and taste a variety of these wines in a blind taste test and rate your favorites. Israeli snacks will be served. $20 per-person HEA member / $30 per-person non-member. This event is designed for women age 30-50.

Silver Shabbat
Friday, May 2nd 5:00p to 7:00p
In celebration of our seniors 75+ and Israel. $18 per individual.

Celebrate Israel Walk & Festival
Sunday, May 4, 8:30a – 1:00p, Great Lawn Park, 101 Yosemite St., Denver, CO 80230
One day. One event. One people. The walk is back! Show your solidarity at JEWISHcolorado’s Celebrate Israel Walk & Festival. This year, our theme is “Hineni – We All Belong”. Celebrate Israel is Colorado’s largest festival dedicated to the people, culture, and state of Israel, bringing together Jewish people and allies from across the Centennial State for music, food, and connection. Registration Required. The HEA SLAK group will meet at the HEA booth at 9:15 a.m. to walk together.  Meet again at the HEA booth at 12:30 p.m. to head over to The Chop Shop (200 Quebec Street, Denver) for lunch.

Men’s Night Out: Pastrami and Poker
Tuesday, May 6th 7:00p to 9:00p
Bragging rights to the winner, but all proceeds will be donated to Leket Israel, The National Food Bank of Israel. Entrance fee with dinner included (veg option available): $36 HEA member / $50 non-member.

Magic Minyan
Shabbat, May 10th 11:00a to 12:00p
A "magical" Shabbat experience for kids and their adults!

Monthly Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Shulman
Wednesday, May 14th 12:00p to 1:00p
A curriculum on Judaism and Jewish identity based on traditional sources and the teachings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks.Topics include Identity, Prayer, Study, Mitzvot, Tzedakah, Chesed, Faith, Israel, Kiddush Hashem, and the Jewish future.

Sisterhood Tea
Sunday, May 18th 2:00p to 4:00p
Enjoy delicious desserts, soothing teas, and handcrafted pampering. Guest Speaker: Gail Krovitz, Owner of Gold Rush Soaps.