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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

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Upcoming Events & Programs

​​​Listening Tour Dates & Details
 
Just for Us: Show & Discussion
Wednesday, Nov 13, 6:30p to 8:00p
Tony Award Winning play, and now an HBO special, Just for Us, will be watched as a community, followed by a discussion with Sue Parker Gerson from the ADL. This comedy show is based on the actor's real experience of joining a white nationalist meeting in Brooklyn. In partnership with ADL. 
 
SLAK November Event
Thursday, Nov 14, 6:00p to 8:30p
Join your fellow SLAKers for an evening game night. Enjoy a selection of snacks and beverages while engaging in a variety of fun interactive technology games. It’s the perfect way to unwind and connect with your friends at SLAK. See you at the Stoney Brook clubhouse. Bring your favorite appetizer/snack to share. 
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Azamra
Friday, Nov 15, 5:30p to 8:30p
Our monthly Friday evening musical service led by Rabbi Shulman, Eitan Kantor, and musicians from the community. 

Tot Shabbat
Shabbat, Nov 16, 10:45a to 12:00p
​​​​​​​A fun and spirited playtime and Tot Shabbat service. 
 
Bubbe, Zayde & Me: Mispacha
Sunday, Nov 17, 3:30p to 5:00p
Join us as we make a special scrapbook using pictures and our creativity to design a stunning book to reflect memories with our grandkids. 

The Four Major Religions
Monday, Nov 18, 25, 6:30p to 8:00p
Become acquainted with the basic concepts of these four major world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam. Added attention to where they are similar, and where they differ, from Judaism. This course is taught by Rabbi Mordecai Magencey, PhD. 

Kavod on the Road
Tuesday, Nov 19, 1:00p to 2:30p
Monthly programs for adults hosted by Kavod On the Road at HEA. 

Frontline Conversations:
Resilience Amidst Tragedy
Tuesday, Nov 19, 7:00p to 9:00p
Join Americans for Ben-Gurion University’s (A4BGU) Denver Chapter for an unforgettable evening with Lt. Col. Elbo Arama, PhD, who risked everything to save lives during the Hamas attacks at the Nova Music Festival on October 7th. 

Movie Night: The Women's Balcony
NEW MOVIE, NEW DATE: Thursday, Nov 21, 6:30p to 8:30p
​​​​​​​When the women’s balcony in an Orthodox synagogue collapses, leaving the rabbi’s wife in a coma and the rabbi in shock, the congregation falls into crisis. Charismatic young Rabbi David appears to be a savior after the accident, but slowly starts pushing his fundamentalist ways and tries to take control. This tests the women’s friendships and creates an almost Lysistrata-type rift between the community’s women and men. 

​​​​​​​Shabbat is AWESOME!
Saturday, December 7, 1:00–6:00p
HEA celebrates Shabbat is AWESOME!, our inaugural launch of a new after-kiddush program with our special guest, Michael Harlow!

Shabbat, November 16

9:30 AM Traditional Shabbat Services
10:45 AM Tot Shabbat
​​​​​​​4:00 PM Mincha/Maariv services

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Thanksgiving Meals to Go from Cohen's Cuisine

Check out the menu and order HERE by Nov. 22.

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HEA Doves for Peace Lobby Installation

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

NEW & IMPROVED: CORRECTED & UPDATED

Upcoming Events & Programs

HEA Listening Tour

Join us for a Meet and Greet with our leadership team at the homes of various congregants to connect, discuss, and share your perspective, hopes and dreams for the future of HEA. Click HERE to see dates and locations.

Kavod on the Road 
Thursday, Oct 31st 1:00p to 2:30p
Monthly programs for adults hosted by Kavod On the Road at HEA.  Au Revoir Les Enfants - Film and talk back with film critic Howie Movshovitz
 
Shabbat-Along 
Friday, Nov 1st 4:30p to 7:30p

Come join Rabbi Shulman, Eitan Kantor, and other HEA Families for an uplifting, kid-focused, and family-friendly Shabbat evening. 

Traditional Friday Evening Services & Dinner 
Friday, Nov 1st 6:00p to 9:00p
Join us for traditional Friday Evening services and a delicious chicken dinner catered by Cohen's Cuisine, and in honoring Caryn Osterman for her tremendous tenure as Executive Director. Caryn steered the ship we call HEA out of some rough waters, and we can't thank her enough for her hard work and dedication!

Zoo Scavenger Hunt (Ages 6-12)
Sunday, Nov 3rd 3:00p to 4:00p

Free days at the zoo-tickets released on October 23, so please get your own tickets online! We will meet at a designated spot to begin our hunt for all the various animals on Noah’s ark! 
 
Young Adults: Couples & Conversations
Sunday, Nov 3rd 7:00p to 8:30p

Couples & Conversation™ is a four-week workshop for couples who are building a life together as an interfaith (intercultural, dual-faith, mixed heritage, Jew-ish) couple. This four-week workshop is facilitated by Rabbi Shulman and offers a safe environment for couples to work on creating religious/cultural lives together. Couples are invited to participate if they are seriously dating, engaged, or newly married, exploring the issue of religion/culture in their relationship. Sponsored by 18 doors. 
 
The Four Major Religions
Monday, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25, 6:30a to 8:00p
Become acquainted with the basic concepts of these four major world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam. Added attention to where they are similar, and where they differ, from Judaism. This course is taught by Rabbi Mordecai Magencey, PhD. 
 
Monthly Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Shulman
Wednesday, Nov 6th 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. 
 
Mom's Night Out
Thursday, Nov 7th 7:00p to 9:00p
It's not easy to be a mom of young kids. It's time for something fun for yourself! Beading is the new craze, so join your friends at HEA to make bracelets of your choice, sip some wine, and relax. 
 
The Boomers: 60+ Gameshow Battle Room
Saturday, Nov 9th 7:00p to 9:00p
Get ready for a fun and unforgettable event as we face off with our friends facilitated by a game show host in a custom arena. 
 
Book Review: Uncomfortable Conversations With A Jew
Sunday, Nov 10th 10:00a to 12:00p
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew, by Noa Tishby & Emmanuel Acho. From two New York Times bestselling authors, a timely, disarmingly honest, and thought-provoking investigation into antisemitism that connects the dots between the tropes and hatred of the past to our current complicated moment. 
 
Just for Us: Show & Discussion
Wednesday, Nov 13th 6:30p to 8:00p
Tony Award Winning play, and now an HBO special, Just for Us, will be watched as a community, followed by a discussion with Sue Parker Gerson from the ADL. This comedy show is based on the actors real experience of joining a white nationalist meeting in Brooklyn. In partnership with ADL. 
 
SLAK November Event
Thursday, Nov 14th 6:00p to 8:30p
Join your fellow SLAKers for an evening game night. Enjoy a selection of snacks and beverages while engaging in a variety of fun interactive technology games. It’s the perfect way to unwind and connect with your friends at SLAK. See you at the Stoney Brook clubhouse. Bring your favorite appetizer/snack to share. 
 
Azamra
Friday, Nov 15th 5:30p to 8:30p
Our monthly Friday evening musical service led by Rabbi Shulman, Eitan Kantor, and musicians from the community. 
 
Tot Shabbat
Shabbat, Nov 16th 10:45a to 11:30a
A fun and spirited playtime and Tot Shabbat service. 
 
Bubbe, Zayde & Me: Mispacha
Sunday, Nov 17th 3:30p to 5:00p
Join us as we make a special scrapbook using pictures and our creativity to design a stunning book to reflect memories with our grandkids. 

Shabbat, November 2

9:30 a.m., Traditional Shabbat Services and Bat Mitzvah of Ella Mintzer
5:20 p.m., Mincha/Maariv services

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In the Community

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HEA Doves for Peace Lobby Installation

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Register for the community dinner HERE.

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Rabbi Shulman and Gitit Kaufman cordially invite you to join a vibrant group of Jewish women for a meaningful evening of engagement with Torah and one another.Register HERE.

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Assistant Professor in the Management Division at Columbia Business School in NYC. Professor Davidai has been a vocal advocate against antisemitism and terrorism on U.S. college campuses in the wake of October 7. This program is sponsored by The William and Lynn Geller Family in Memory of Gerry and Ly Japha. Register HERE.

Kavod on the Road
Thursday, Oct 31st 1:00p to 2:30p
Monthly programs for adults hosted by Kavod On the Road at HEA. 
 
Shabbat-Along
Friday, Nov 1st 5:30p to 7:30p

Come join Rabbi Shulman, Eitan Kantor, and other HEA Families for an uplifting, kid-focused, and family-friendly Shabbat evening. 
 
Traditional Friday Evening Services & Dinner
Friday, Nov 1st 6:00p to 9:00p

Join us for traditional Friday Evening services and a delicious chicken dinner catered by Cohen's Cuisine, and in honoring Caryn Osterman for her tremendous tenure as Executive Director. Caryn steered the ship we call HEA out of some rough waters, and we can't thank her enough for her hard work and dedication!

Crafty Mavens
Sunday, Nov 3rd 10:00a to 12:00p

Enjoy working on craft projects with the HEA Sisterhood. 
 
Zoo Scavenger Hunt (Ages 6-12)
Sunday, Nov 3rd 3:00p to 4:00p

Free days at the zoo-tickets released on October 23, so please get your own tickets online! We will meet at a designated spot to begin our hunt for all the various animals on Noah’s ark! 
 
Young Adults: Couples & Conversations
Sunday, Nov 3rd 7:00p to 8:30p

Couples & Conversation™ is a four-week workshop for couples who are building a life together as an interfaith (intercultural, dual-faith, mixed heritage, Jew-ish) couple. This four-week workshop is facilitated by Rabbi Shulman and offers a safe environment for couples to work on creating religious/cultural lives together. Couples are invited to participate if they are seriously dating, engaged, or newly married, exploring the issue of religion/culture in their relationship. Sponsored by 18 doors. 
 
The Four Major Religions
Monday, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25, 6:30a to 8:00p
Become acquainted with the basic concepts of these four major world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam. Added attention to where they are similar, and where they differ, from Judaism. This course is taught by Rabbi Mordecai Magencey, PhD. 
 
Monthly Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Shulman
Wednesday, Nov 6th 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. 
 
Mom's Night Out
Thursday, Nov 7th 7:00p to 9:00p
It's not easy to be a mom of young kids. It's time for something fun for yourself! Beading is the new craze, so join your friends at HEA to make bracelets of your choice, sip some wine, and relax. 
 
The Boomers: 60+ Gameshow Battle Room
Motzei Shabbat, Nov 9th 7:00p to 9:00p
Get ready for a fun and unforgettable event as we face off with our friends facilitated by a game show host in a custom arena. 
 
Book Review: Uncomfortable Conversations With A Jew
Sunday, Nov 10th 10:00a to 12:00p
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew, by Noa Tishby & Emmanuel Acho. From two New York Times bestselling authors, a timely, disarmingly honest, and thought-provoking investigation into antisemitism that connects the dots between the tropes and hatred of the past to our current complicated moment. 
 
Just for Us: Show & Discussion
Wednesday, Nov 13th 6:30p to 8:00p
Tony Award Winning play, and now an HBO special, Just for Us, will be watched as a community, followed by a discussion with Sue Parker Gerson from the ADL. This comedy show is based on the actors real experience of joining a white nationalist meeting in Brooklyn. In partnership with ADL. 
 
SLAK November Event
Thursday, Nov 14th 6:00p to 8:30p
Join your fellow SLAKers for an evening game night. Enjoy a selection of snacks and beverages while engaging in a variety of fun interactive technology games. It’s the perfect way to unwind and connect with your friends at SLAK. See you at the Stoney Brook clubhouse. Bring your favorite appetizer/snack to share. 
 
Azamra
Friday, Nov 15th 5:30p to 8:30p
Our monthly Friday evening musical service led by Rabbi Shulman, Eitan Kantor, and musicians from the community. 
 
Tot Shabbat
Shabbat, Nov 16th 10:45a to 11:30a
A fun and spirited playtime and Tot Shabbat service. 
 
Bubbe, Zayde & Me: Mispacha
Sunday, Nov 17th 3:30p to 5:00p
Join us as we make a special scrapbook using pictures and our creativity to design a stunning book to reflect memories with our grandkids. 

Shabbat, October 26

9:30 a.m., Traditional Shabbat Services and Bar Mitzvah of Jonah Bandell 
5:30 p.m., Mincha/Maariv services

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We are selling our beautiful home in Three Fountains Community - 2 miles from HEA and 2 1⁄2 miles From Denver Jewish Day School. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 1⁄2 baths, a private patio, an attached 2-car garage, and much more. If you are interested, please contact: HEA member, Alexandra Lurman (732) 236-7673; Agent, David Bromberg (720) 233-0711.

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HEA Doves for Peace Lobby Installation

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

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Pickup your Lulav & Etrog on Sunday, October 13. Contact Amy Karp.

Rosh Hashanah Livestream Recordings are available HERE.

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In the Community

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HEA Doves for Peace Lobby Installation

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024

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If you have any HEA High Holiday prayer books in your home, please return them before Rosh Hashanah. Thank you!

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Shabbat Services

​​​​​​​Saturday, September 28

Selichot First Saturdaty - Nitzavim-Vayeilech
9:30 a.m., Traditional Shabbat Services
11:00 a.m., Magic Minyan, Preschool Room 107
6:15 p.m., Mincha/Maariv services

8:15 p.m., Selichot & Study Under the Stars

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In the Community

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HEA Doves for Peace Lobby Installation

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

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