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HEART K-12 Education —

At HEA, your children will find their Jewish HEART space, their way. HEART is a vital part of continuing the heartbeat of the essence of Jewish Life through the central tenets of Judaism, sacred clusters of core values, and a Heart to Heart intergenerational-shared mission. We look forward to current and future generations finding their HEART center with HEA.

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HEART Mission —

The Hebrew Educational Alliance (HEA) understands that our continuation as a community, people, and faith depends on the next generation’s commitment to Judaism. HEART is a vibrant, engaging program tailored to suit the needs of our HEA families and provide a solid Jewish educational foundation. We strive to instill in our children a love and appreciation for everything Jewish. We face challenges that demand a wholesome approach to child development in today's world. Our goal is to anchor your child’s social, emotional, and intellectual growth to Judaism—with the values and ethical living reflected in our traditions.

HEART’s mission is to support your children in building strength of character with compassion and tolerance from preschool to Chai School and beyond. Our classes and curriculum are designed to promote a sense of pride and belonging in our Jewish community.

For the Love of Judaism —

It is the Torah that brings us into the synagogue. It is our education that sends us into the world.

"The more Torah, the more life, the more schooling, the more wisdom.” (Pirke Avot)

Today's Religious School looks very different from the Hebrew School of the past. New approaches, flexible timeframes, and innovative teaching and learning methods are all part of this exciting Jewish learning experience.

HEA is proud to offer a modern approach…Hebrew Educational Alliance Ruach & Torah.

 

HEART Core Curriculum —

Our HEART program consists of 5 chambers: Sunday School (K to 5), Hebrew School (grades 4-6), Mensch Academy (grades 6-7), and HEA Youth Group Programs. At HEA, your children will find their HEART space. HEART is a vital part of continuing the heartbeat of the essence of Jewish Life through the central tenets of Judaism, sacred clusters of core values, and a Heart to Heart intergenerational-shared mission. We look forward to current and future generations finding their HEART center with HEA.

HEART proudly offers the ShalomLearningTM program for kindergarten through 5th grade. Through the lens of mitzvot and values, HEART will teach and emphasize Jewish identity, pride, prayers, spirituality, Hebrew, and a connection to Israel through this engaging curriculum.

Who we are and Why choose us

- Building Jewish COMMUNITY with kids and their families

- Inspiring kids to practice Jewish VALUES and actively participate in their Judaism

- Teaching HEBREW and meaningful Jewish content in fun and multi-dimensional ways

What makes us different?

- An experience that fosters Jewish community beyond religious school

- A curriculum that reaches kids in the way they learn best Interactions with the dynamic synagogue community and the practice of Tikkun Olam

- Foster learning about traditions, holidays, mitzvot and our core Jewish values

- Intergenerational programming and involvement

At the HEART of it All —

Amanda Eckert

Director of Education

Email: Amanda@HEAdenver.org

Phone: (720) 390-4423

Amanda Eckert (she/her/hers) has worked in the educational programming field for 10 years. She previously served as the Youth Program Manager for the Girl Scouts of Colorado and led a statewide team that provides Girl Scouts programming to communities that have historically had limited or no access to the program (i.e., juvenile correction facilities, family shelters, and Special Education classrooms). Previously, Amanda participated as a Teach for America corp member as a Special Education teacher and team lead in various Denver Public Schools for 5 years. She received her master’s in Urban Education from the University of Colorado in 2015.

Looking for a creative outlet, Amanda was drawn to improv. She has performed as a member of several improv groups and has taught classes on improv. In addition to her work at the Girl Scouts of Colorado, she is currently the Assistant Education Director for Rise Comedy, the improv theater she performs at. What Amanda loves most about improv is how the skills are translatable to real life: creative problem-solving, team building, and being ready for a change of plans. 

Amanda has a drive for education and Jewish communities and loves working with children and families. She grew up in a Conservative household outside of Albany, New York, where the synagogue was a second home. She was an active participant in youth activities and visited Israel 5 times. Amanda is enthusiastic about the opportunity to bring her two passions together: education and Judaism.

Jennifer Zucker

Assistant Director of Education and B’nai Mitzvah Coordinator

Email: Jenn@HEAdenver.org

Phone: (720) 390-4430

Jenn Zucker (she/her/hers) holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Miami and recently completed two additional certificates in Project Management and Event Management. Jenn has always volunteered within Jewish education and Jewish non-profit organizations, starting as a teen teacher’s aide in her childhood religious school in Miami, FL. She taught 1st grade and 8th grade religious school classes while living in Houston, TX, and was a constant figure on the HEA Preschool Parent Committee and the HEA Religious School Parent Committee in Denver, CO. Working in early childhood education at the HEA Preschool for 5 years allowed her to touch the lives of her future b'nai mitzvah students and their families from their primary introduction to Judaism to their next step in their Jewish journey. In 2019, Jenn joined the HEA Education team as we re-imagined Jewish education for Kindergarten - 12th Grade.

A mother of three twenty-somethings, Jenn and her husband Gary love to travel. In her spare time, Jenn serves on the Board of Directors of the non-profit Clothes to Kids of Denver, an organization that provides free school wardrobes to students in need from 4 - 22 years old. She bakes challah and proudly holds the title of the first ever "HEA Sisterhood Kugel Cook-Off Winner" (2006) as judged by food critics from The Denver Post, 5780 Magazine and The Rocky Mountain News.

 

Contact Us —

If you have questions about our program, need forms, pricing information, or would like to set an appointment for a school visit please call Jenn Zucker in the Religious School office.

Hebrew Educational Alliance Religious School
3600 S Ivanhoe St, Denver, CO 80237-1196
Telephone: (720) 390-4430 
Email: jenn@HEAdenver.org

 

 

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