Monthly Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Shulman Wednesday, Jun 11th 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.
SLAK: Galveston Movement Thursday, Jun 12th 6:00p to 8:30p If you're interested in attending the presentation, but not the potluck, SLAK (Social Life After Kids) warmly invites the entire congregation to join us at 7:30 p.m. $18 Suggested Donation. Join SLAK for a potluck dinner and an engaging presentation on the Galveston Movement—a fascinating and often overlooked chapter in Jewish American history.This initiative helped resettle thousands of Jewish immigrants through the Port of Galveston (yes, in Texas!). We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Joshua Furman from the University of Denver’s Center for Judaic Studies and the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society as our speaker for the evening. Dr. Furman's presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Kleztronica Party Thursday, Jun 12th 7:30p to 11:50p A Klezmer-oriented, Yiddish techno, dance party with Brooklyn's DJ Chaia. Opening set by YUGS, a LA/Denver, Indie Alternative musical act.
Shabbat in the Park Friday, Jun 13th 5:00p to 7:00p Enjoy a fun-filled Shabbat service and celebration for young ones and their adults at Westland's Park, Center Pavilion. Families should bring their own dairy dinner, and HEA will provide snacks and drinks.
Life & Legacy Shabbat Shabbat, Jun 14th 9:30a to 12:00p Please join us for a very special traditional service and kiddush honoring our HEAroes! Help us to thank them for their generous commitment to HEA’s future. Their Life & Legacy gifts will ensure that our spiritual home based on ruach, relationship and community remains vital and strong for generations to come.
Rabbi Shira Stutman: Author of The Jewish Way to a Good Life Wednesday, Jun 18th 6:30p to 8:00p For as long as Judaism has been a religion, “Jewish” has been a culture—one whose unique blend of ritual and realism has kept its people going for some 3,000 years. In The Jewish Way to a Good Life, Rabbi Shira Stutman invites readers of every faith—and none—to do chesed (good work), foster tzedek (justice), practice shabbat (rest), and ultimately find happiness. Books will be available for sale at the event.
Azamra + Dinner Friday, Jun 20th 5:30p to 8:00p This month, we add a Pride theme to our Friday Evening Musical Shabbat service followed by a tasty kosher meal as we celebrate Pride month.
Tot Shabbat Shabbat, Jun 21st 10:45a to 12:00p A fun and spirited playtime and Tot Shabbat service.
Hike, Torah & Shmooze with Rabbi Shulman Sunday, Jun 22nd 7:45a to 12:00p Empty Nesters join us at the Staunton State Park Visitor Center! This is a State Park so there is a $10 entry fee if you opted out of the state park pass associated with license plate registration. There is no fee if you have a Colorado Parks & Wildlife pass. No dogs please.
Kavod on the Road Tuesday, Jun 24th 1:00p to 2:30p Monthly programs for adults hosted by Kavod On the Road at HEA: Golden Age Jazz Concert: Standards & American Songbook Gems. $5.00.
Monthly Israel Updates with Amir Kaufman Thursday, Jun 26th 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.
Festo! Festo! Featuring Jacob's Ladder Thursday, Jul 10th 7:00p to 9:30p Festo! Festo! is a monthly Klezmer, Balkan, and World music concert and community jam session. This month's guest band is Jacob's Ladder. The performance will be at Hebrew Educational Alliance.
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.
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.
HEA Disability Inclusion Committee is Seeking New Members! Interested committee members should represent a diverse range of experiences and perspectives, including individuals with disabilities, family members, service providers, and community representatives, ensuring a broad and inclusive approach to disability issues. The committee meets the second Wednesday of each month for an hour on Zoom. To join our welcoming team, get in touch with Eitan Kantor at Eitan@HEAdenver.org.
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HEA has partnered with Pedalheads, a summer camp designed to teach children best practice and safe skill bike riding techniques. The camp will be using a section of the parking lot (nearest the vacant field) from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. during weekdays throughout the summer. The section being used by the camp will be cordoned off with cones. Please park in the open area nearest the S. Ivanhoe entrance when visiting HEA during weekdays.
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Shabbat, June 14
9:30 a.m. Traditional Shabbat Services / Life & Legacy Shabbat, Sanctuary 10:30 a.m., Torah for Today with Rabbi Doug Weber, Library 7:55 p.m. Mincha/Maariv services, Sanctuary
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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.
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