Like many of you, the Hebrew Educational Alliance holds a special place in our hearts. Cheris grew up here and has fond memories of her time at HEA as a teen. Now our children, Jora and Micah, love attending synagogue, and we are constantly amazed by the incredible programs and the strong sense of community. This year, we are thrilled to increase our giving and become Plus Members. We encourage all those who can to join us and do the same.
With the Colorado Child Care Tax Credit, becoming a Plus Member is even more beneficial. As a Plus Member, the synagogue receives $4,956, but you only pay $2,604 because you receive $2,352 back through the tax credit. In comparison, a regular family or couple membership costs $2,956, meaning you pay more and the synagogue receives less.
By becoming a Plus Member, you contribute more to HEA, while actually spending less after the tax refund. It’s a win-win situation! Of course, be sure to consult your financial advisor. Let's all do our part to ensure the HEA continues to thrive for our children and future generations.
If you are interested in joining us and becoming Plus members this May in our new fiscal year or learning more about this meaningful opportunity, please reach out to Amy Karp at 720-390-3343 or amy@headenver.org.
We hope everyone is having a meaningful Passover.
Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach!
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Coming Up!
Tot Shabbat Shabbat, Apr 19th 10:45a to 12:00p A fun and spirited playtime and Tot Shabbat service.
USY Chametz Fest Sunday, Apr 20th 8:00p to 9:30p Get ready to break Passover and eat all the chametz! Open to 7th-12th Graders
Yom Hashoah Commemoration - Music and Survival: The Spirit Endures Tuesday, Apr 22nd 7:00p to 8:30p HEA welcomes a special “Violin of Hope” on loan from the Nashville Symphony and the family violin from the Sladek family that survived with our member, Osi Sladek. The program will include music of the holocaust with the Eitan Kantor, The Colorado Hebrew Chorale and Guest Violinist from the Colorado Symphony, Samuel Nebyu. Azamra + Dinner Friday, Apr 25th 5:30p to 8:00p Our Friday Evening Musical Shabbat service followed by a tasty kosher meal! Growing Season Prep Volunteer Day in the HEA Community Donation Garden Sunday, Apr 27th 11:30a to 1:30p Did you know that HEA's Community Donation Garden is planting to fight hunger -- for our third season! HEA partners with IFCS (an Englewood food pantry), Spirit of the Sun (Native American elder food shares) and Fresh Food Connect (a national fresh food rescue organization) and donates more than 500 pounds of produce each year. The garden is also a learning lab for our Religious School where students receive hands-on education about Jewish holidays and tzedakah. This year, with the USDA cutting over 1 billion dollars to food pantries, HEA's compassionate garden work and our produce is more important than ever. And YOU can be a part of it!
Bubbe, Zayde and Me: Yom Hatzmaut Sunday, Apr 27th 4:00p to 5:30p Come and celebrate Israel's birthday with your grandchild (age 2-8) with Israeli-themed activities. We will make Israeli treats, create an Israeli flag collage, write notes for the wall, and much more. $15 per HEA member family / $25 non-member family Kavod on the Road Tuesday, Apr 29th 1:00p to 2:30p Monthly programs for adults hosted by Kavod On the Road at HEA.
Israeli Wine Tasting for Yom Hatzmaut designed for women age 30-50 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 Silver Shabbat Friday, May 2nd 5:00p to 7:00p In celebration of our seniors 75+ and Israel. $18 per individual.
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.
Cooking and Connection. What We Share: a Fellowship of the Greek and Jewish Communities Tuesday, May 20th 10:00a to 11:30a Come be a part of this lively exchange of cultures, cuisines, and faiths. Converse about our two similar Mediterranean traditions, prepare and share delicious foods from both cultures and then take an interactive tour of HEA’s sanctuary and its storied artistic and ritualistic legacy. This program is sponsored by the HEA Sisterhood and the Women of the Philoptochos. This is a women's only event.
