I am pleased to announce that the vacant land to the east of our building has been sold.
The property closed Tuesday of this week, and the sale price was $4,000,000. We are committed to placing the money into our endowment, already set up through Jewish Colorado, and to judiciously use the interest generated from the endowment to help operate the synagogue.
We have been working on the sale for quite some time and enjoy an excellent relationship with the buyer. The buying group comprises Narrate Group and Palmquist Property Group. Their intent is to construct single family patio homes on the property. We do not expect construction to commence before the fourth quarter of 2026, and we expect to use the property for parking during the high holidays this coming year.
I would like to thank our member David Dansky for donating so much time and effort, providing excellent legal services, and helping us finalize the transaction. I would also like to recognize and thank past Board Presidents Gerard Rudofsky and Rick Rubin, as well as long time HEA member Howard Witkin, who were instrumental in the original transaction when we bought the ground from Denver Public Schools and built our current facility. It is only because of their foresight and their efforts that we can realize the benefits of this sale.
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This sale is a game changer for our congregation and will allow us to continue to provide excellent services to our community. This money helps to insure the financial solvency of the Hebrew Educational Alliance well into the future.
To learn more about the land sale and the vision for the future of HEA, we invite you to join us at our Annual Meetingon May 21st at 6:00 p.m.
Shabbat Shalom!
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Coming Up!
Torah for Today Class Shabbat, May 3rd 10:30a to 11:15a Lead by Rabbi Mordecai Magencey, Ph.D. in the Library
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.
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.
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 on Sunday, May 4th at 6:45 p.m. at the GYC.
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.
Cooking and Connection. What We Share: a Fellowship of the Greek and Jewish Communities Tuesday, May 20th 11:30a to 1:30p 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.
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.
Responsive Jewish Chanting Circle 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 instruments such as harmonium, gentle hand drum and violin played by our HEA music director Eitan Kantor.
