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Events

DONATE TO HEA'S 2021

HANUKKAH APPEAL!

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HEA Family Connection & JOI present:
Community Chanukah Celebration: Maccabi Warrior
Sunday, December 5, 2:00 - 5:15 p.m.
The Edge, 1375 W Plum Creek Pkwy, Castle Rock, CO 80109
Come access your inner Maccabi with a community Chanukah celebration at the EDGE. There's something for everyone ages 3 & up! The event will close with Chanukah Candle Lighting at 5:00 p.m. Register HERE.

Hanukkah Candle Lighting with Rabbi Dollin
Sunday, December 5, 5:00 p.m., Zoom
Join Rabbi Dollin in his home via Zoom for a Hanukkah blessing and to light candles! Click HERE.

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HEA Blood Drive
Wednesday, December 8, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m., Social Hall

To schedule an appointment, call (303) 363-2300 or visit https://donors.vitalant.org and use drive code B108.

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HEAdult Education: Torah and Beyond is offering the opportunity to connect over Jewish learning in mind, body and spirit experiences. Get the full list of classes with more information and links to registration HERE. 

Sacred Text: Judges with Rabbi Doug Webber
Tuesday, December 14, 7:00 p.m.
"Trigger Warning!" While the book of Judges/Shoftim is replete, (indeed sumptuously stuffed) with tales of unrestrained violence and attitudes toward women, sexuality and non-Jews greatly at odds with most contemporary sensibilities, the final chapters are especially. The book seems to have two conclusions. We'll read together the final chapters, starting with the especially troublesome chapter 19 and schmooze over what, if any, spiritual or  other insights we might extract from this bloody mess. 

Cooking Class with Albert Cohen
Wednesday, December 15, 5:00 p.m.
Tune in to see what Chef Albert is cooking up in the kitchen!

Life Stories with Amy Schinagel
Thursday, December 16, 4:00 p.m.
Please join us in conversation with Amy Kaufman Schinagel as she details her life experiences as a citizen of Venezuela, daughter of Cuban Jewish Zionist parents, and granddaughter of Polish Jews. Amy will also discuss her involvement with the Jewish community, Macabi Tzair youth movement and passion for Israel. Amy is Director of Investor Relations at Israel Investment Advisors, married, the mother of three Denver Jewish Day School students, a software engineer and an educator at heart. 


Weekly Classes:

• Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Gruenwald: Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m.
• Shabbat Classes during Musaf: at ~11:15 a.m. 
• Talmud with David Richman: Sundays at 9:00 a.m.
• T'filah Hebrew with Rabbi Grinsteiner: Tuesdays at 9:15 a.m.
• Torah Trope Course with Mallory Bustow: Thursdays at 12:15 p.m.
• Beginning Hebrew with Rabbi Grinsteiner: Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. 

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HEA Community-Led Education

Jewish classes and programs led by HEA members.

sTORy Journeys: Torah, Stories, and Our Life Stories 
guided by Cherie Karo Schwartz: Storyteller, Author and Educator
Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Zoom
Cherie guides an exploration of the week's parashah connected with sacred, folk and personal Jewish stories, and life stories. There are no pre-requirements; just a love of wrestling with Torah and interactive learning. Please Email Cherie at schwartstory@earthlink.net for more information and for the Zoom link. Each class is just $15. NO CLASS TODAY. THE NEXT CLASS WILL BE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9.

Learn Hebrew with Judi Marcus: Individual Instruction in Hebrew Reading
Judi Marcus offers students wishing to learn to read Hebrew flexible, and individual self-paced tutorials over the phone. Contact Judi at fei31046@aol.com.

B'nai Mitzvah & Judaica Tutoring with Rabbi Marlene Richter

Rabbi Marlene Richter, Religious School and Hebrew School teacher, has openings available to tutor b’nai mitzvah students. She has been teaching school and tutoring b’nai mitzvah for the past 15 years at HEA. She also teaches adults and children all things Judaica! Zoom and/or in-person classes options available. Contact Rabbi Marlene at 613marlene@gmail.com or 303-353-9525.

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Meet with Rabbi Gruenwald

Join Our Greeter/Safety Team!

Did you know that these Shabbat morning teams are here not only to keep you safe, but to be the warm and welcoming faces that you see when you come into our building? This team, along with staff member James McKeon and other volunteers need your help. Join us on Shabbat morning and you too can welcome new visitors, returning members and our Shabbat regulars. Contact James at james@headenver.org and say, “YES!” to HEA. 

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Job Opportunities at HEA

Join or Start an HEAConnect Group!

If you are going to make a scarf, you can choose any pattern or color(s) and please make the scarf at least 60 inches long. If you need additional information or help with a pattern, please email Jamie Harris at jamieh58@hotmail.com, she can suggest some easy patterns. Scarves, hats and mittens can be dropped off at HEA, in the blue Tikkun Olam barrel, outside the main building by the parking lot. We would like to have them no later than December 15.

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HEA Community

Israeli Dance

Wednesdays, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m., HEA
Have fun while you learn and practice Israeli dance with Joan Saliman, Bev Michaels, and the lively crew who get together each week. No registration is required, but there is a small fee. For more information, contact Joan, 303-912-4322.

HEA Community Want Ads

Please contact james@HEAdenver.org if you would like to place a free ad on our HEA Community Want Ads page.

Get the most out of the HEA Website & App

• Access to your own member account--update yahrzeits, manage your family, streamline event and program registrations...

• View your transaction history, enter payment methods, set up recurring payments, and make donations and payments with your credit card on file...
• Access to the HEA Member directory

Shop at Amazon Smile and Help HEA

AmazonSmile is available at smile.amazon.com on your web browser and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android phones. Click HERE for instructions.

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Shabbat & Services

Shabbat Worship Services Schedule

Shabbat Calls to Seniors
Please consider volunteering to make Shabbat calls to our Senior members. Email our Hesed chairperson, Jill Levy for more information.

Morning Services
Sunday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. 
Join Zoom video conference HERE.

Friday Evening Traditional Minyan, 4:18 p.m. 
Join Rabbi Dollin via Zoom video conference HERE.

Shabbat Class during Musaf at ~11:15 a.m. in the HEA library with Melanie Gruenwald

After-Kiddush Mah Jongg
Get together in the Library after Kiddush is over. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your 2021 card if you have one.

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Programs & Classes from Jewish Partner Organizations

Abby’s Impact
A client-centered, integrated program for youth ages 18–26 that builds skills to increase resiliency and foster healthy minds.Click HERE for more information.

Giving Opportunities

Covid-19 Information

PROTOCOL FOR SERVICES AT HEA. CLICK HERE.

Helpful Vaccine Resources 

Contact Us

If you have been ill or if you know of a congregant that has been ill or hospitalized, please contact Debbie LeBauer so that the rabbis will be made aware. 

Rabbi Bruce Dollin
Senior Rabbi

(720) 390-4425

cell: (303) 246-3411

rabbi@HEAdenver.org

Rabbi Salomon Gruenwald
Associate Rabbi
(720) 390-4439

cell: (303) 999-5250

rabbiG@HEAdenver.org

Laura Intfen

CEO

(720) 390-4424

laura@HEAdenver.org

Rabbi Sherry Grinsteiner
Director of Lifelong Learning
(720) 390-4431 sherry@HEAdenver.org

Mallory Bustow
Ritual Coordinator

mallory@HEAdenver.org

Denise Daine
Front Office Administrator
(303) 317-3025
denise@headenver.org

Jamie Lambert
Preschool Assistant Director
(303) 758-1462 jlambert@HEAdenver.org

Mordechai Kadovitz
Community & Engagement Event Coordinator

(303) 758-9500
mordy@HEAdenver.org

Teri Kenagy
Facilities Operations Coordinator
(720) 375-5166 tkenagy@HEAdenver.org

Debbie LeBauer
Executive Assistant to the Rabbis & Cantor
(720) 390-4435 debbie@HEAdenver.org

Leah Marcus
Finance Director
(720) 390-4428lmarcus@HEAdenver.org

James McKeon
Communications Director
(720) 390-4421james@HEAdenver.org

Rebecca Paradis
Preschool Director
(303) 758-1462
rparadis@HEAdenver.org

Joyce Perlmutter
Executive Assistant to the CEO
(303) 758-9400 x 202 joyce@HEAdenver.org

Shira Teed
Director of Engagement
(720) 390-4426

shira@HEAdenver.org

Dani Wynn
Family Life and Judaic Coordinator
(303) 758-1462 dwynn@HEAdenver.org

Jennifer Zucker
Asst. Director of Education & B'nai Mitzvah Coordinator
(720) 390-4430

jenn@HEAdenver.org

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DONATE TO HEA'S 2021 APPEAL!

Please remember to return your High Holiday Machzorim to the HEA office.

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Events

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Wednesday, December 1, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Hanukkah Leke Maka: Do the Hula in the Shula! 
Its time to break out those Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts for a tropical evening celebrating the Festival of Lights  Register HERE.

HEA Family Connection & JOI present:
Community Chanukah Celebration: Maccabi Warrior
Sunday, December 5, 2:00 - 5:15 p.m.
The Edge, 1375 W Plum Creek Pkwy, Castle Rock, CO 80109
Come access your inner Maccabi with a community Chanukah celebration at the EDGE. There's something for everyone ages 3 & up! The event will close with Chanukah Candle Lighting at 5:00 p.m. Register HERE.

Voices of My Conscience: The Art of International Posters
Thursday, November 18, 1:00 p.m., HEA
Since 2001, Martin Mendelsberg has designed more than 700 posters addressing social, political, cultural and historical issues—his work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. This program is a partnership with Kavod on the Road. Register HERE.

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HEA Blood Drive
Wednesday, December 8, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m., Social Hall

To schedule an appointment, call (303) 363-2300 or visit https://donors.vitalant.org and use drive code B108.

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Sisterhood Chai Tea: POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING 2022

What Does it Mean to be a Jew Today? with Rabbi Dollin
Sunday, November 14 & 21, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., in-person & Zoom 
A class with Rabbi Dollin discussing the relevance of Phillip Roth writings on subjects such as Jewish neurosis and angst, Jewish Peoplehood, and Israel. We will examine these issues and see just how Roth understood these concerns way back when and how his descriptions are still relevant to this very day. Click HERE.

Torah Trope Course with Mallory Bustow
Thursday, November 18, 12:15 p.m. in-person (HEA Library) & Zoom
Learn to read (leyn) Torah! We will learn about why Torah is read with cantillation (trope), and then learn the trope itself. Each student will learn a short (3-4 verse) aliyah to read at Shabbat morning services in late 2021 or early 2022 (recordings will be provided for studying). Click HERE.

Life Stories: Jewish Experiences in Pre-State Israel with Ahouvah Sicker
Thursday, November 18: 4:00-5:30 p.m., in-person at the GYC building
Ahuvah Sicker was born in 1934 in Palestine. She will share her life memories of growing up in Tel Aviv and living in Migdal, during the time of pre-state Israel. She will speak of the challenges, joys, and pains of the emerging State through her family’s stories. Click HERE.

Family & Parenting: Making Holidays Fun for Kids 
Monday, November 22, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Zoom
Let's add fun, excitement, and Jewish values to our holiday celebrations! Material packets will be supplied for families to use for a hands-on experience in this zoom class. Click HERE.
 
Weekly Classes:

• Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Gruenwald: Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m., Zoom
• Shabbat Classes during Musaf at ~11:15 a.m. in the HEA library: Stephan Uslan, November 20; Rabbi Marlene Richter, November 27
• Talmud with David Richman: Sundays at 9:00 a.m., Zoom
• T'filah Hebrew with Rabbi Grinsteiner: Tuesdays at 9:15 a.m., Zoom 
• Beginning Hebrew with Rabbi Grinsteiner: Thursdays at 6:00 p.m., Zoom and in-person

HEAdult Education: Torah and Beyond is offering the opportunity to connect over Jewish learning in mind, body and spirit experiences. Get the full list of classes with more information and links to registration HERE. 

_______________________

HEA Community-Led Education

Jewish classes and programs led by HEA members.

sTORy Journeys: Torah, Stories, and Our Life Stories 
guided by Cherie Karo Schwartz: Storyteller, Author and Educator
Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Zoom
Cherie guides an exploration of the week's parashah connected with sacred, folk and personal Jewish stories, and life stories. There are no pre-requirements; just a love of wrestling with Torah and interactive learning. Please Email Cherie at schwartstory@earthlink.net for more information and for the Zoom link. Each class is just $15.

Learn Hebrew with Judi Marcus: Individual Instruction in Hebrew Reading
Judi Marcus offers students wishing to learn to read Hebrew flexible, and individual self-paced tutorials over the phone. Contact Judi at fei31046@aol.com.

B'nai Mitzvah & Judaica Tutoring with Rabbi Marlene Richter

Rabbi Marlene Richter, Religious School and Hebrew School teacher, has openings available to tutor b’nai mitzvah students. She has been teaching school and tutoring b’nai mitzvah for the past 15 years at HEA. She also teaches adults and children all things Judaica! Zoom and/or in-person classes options available. Contact Rabbi Marlene at 613marlene@gmail.com or 303-353-9525.

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Meet with Rabbi Gruenwald

Click HERE to schedule your 45 minute coffee (or tea) with Rabbi Gruenwald to share your thoughts and hear his thoughts on everything from Israel to the future of HEA. 

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Join Our Greeter/Safety Team!

Did you know that these Shabbat morning teams are here not only to keep you safe, but to be the warm and welcoming faces that you see when you come into our building? This team, along with staff member James McKeon and other volunteers need your help. Join us on Shabbat morning and you too can welcome new visitors, returning members and our Shabbat regulars. Contact James at james@headenver.org and say, “YES!” to HEA. 

back

Job Opportunities at HEA

Join or Start an HEAConnect Group!

If you are going to make a scarf, you can choose any pattern or color(s) and please make the scarf at least 60 inches long. If you need additional information or help with a pattern, please email Jamie Harris at jamieh58@hotmail.com, she can suggest some easy patterns. Scarves, hats and mittens can be dropped off at HEA, in the blue Tikkun Olam barrel, outside the main building by the parking lot. We would like to have them no later than December 15.

An HEAConnect West Siders Club is forming. If you are interested, please email Mordechai Kadovitz. 

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Clean Speech Colorado 2021

HEA Community

Inspired Dermatology is a new premier dermatology practice whose sole mission is providing outstanding, patient-centered care to achieve each person's optimal skin health. (more...)

Israeli Dance

Wednesdays, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m., HEA
Have fun while you learn and practice Israeli dance with Joan Saliman, Bev Michaels, and the lively crew who get together each week. No registration is required, but there is a small fee. For more information, contact Joan, 303-912-4322.

HEA Community Want Ads

Please contact james@HEAdenver.org if you would like to place a free ad on our HEA Community Want Ads page.

back

Get the most out of the HEA Website & App

• Access to your own member account--update yahrzeits, manage your family, streamline event and program registrations...

• View your transaction history, enter payment methods, set up recurring payments, and make donations and payments with your credit card on file...
• Access to the HEA Member directory

Shop at Amazon Smile and Help HEA

AmazonSmile is available at smile.amazon.com on your web browser and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android phones. Click HERE for instructions.

back

Shabbat & Services

Shabbat Worship Services Schedule

Shabbat Calls to Seniors
Please consider volunteering to make Shabbat calls to our Senior members. Email our Hesed chairperson, Jill Levy for more information.

Morning Services
Sunday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. 
Join Zoom video conference HERE.

Friday Evening Traditional Minyan, 4:23 p.m. 
Join Rabbi Dollin via Zoom video conference HERE.

Shabbat Class during Musaf at ~11:15 a.m. in the HEA library with Steve Uslan

After-Kiddush Mah Jongg
Get together in the Library after Kiddush is over. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your 2021 card if you have one.

back

Programs & Classes from Jewish Partner Organizations

Abby’s Impact
A client-centered, integrated program for youth ages 18–26 that builds skills to increase resiliency and foster healthy minds.Click HERE for more information.

Giving Opportunities

Covid-19 Information

PROTOCOL FOR SERVICES AT HEA. CLICK HERE.

Helpful Vaccine Resources 

Contact Us

If you have been ill or if you know of a congregant that has been ill or hospitalized, please contact Debbie LeBauer so that the rabbis will be made aware. 

Rabbi Bruce Dollin
Senior Rabbi

(720) 390-4425

cell: (303) 246-3411

rabbi@HEAdenver.org

Rabbi Salomon Gruenwald
Associate Rabbi
(720) 390-4439

cell: (303) 999-5250

rabbiG@HEAdenver.org

Laura Intfen

CEO

(720) 390-4424

laura@HEAdenver.org

Rabbi Sherry Grinsteiner
Director of Lifelong Learning
(720) 390-4431 sherry@HEAdenver.org

Mallory Bustow
Ritual Coordinator

mallory@HEAdenver.org

Denise Daine
Front Office Administrator
(303) 317-3025
denise@headenver.org

Jamie Lambert
Preschool Assistant Director
(303) 758-1462 jlambert@HEAdenver.org

Mordechai Kadovitz
Community & Engagement Event Coordinator

(303) 758-9500
mordy@HEAdenver.org

Teri Kenagy
Facilities Operations Coordinator
(720) 375-5166 tkenagy@HEAdenver.org

Debbie LeBauer
Executive Assistant to the Rabbis & Cantor
(720) 390-4435 debbie@HEAdenver.org

Leah Marcus
Finance Director
(720) 390-4428lmarcus@HEAdenver.org

James McKeon
Communications Director
(720) 390-4421james@HEAdenver.org

Rebecca Paradis
Preschool Director
(303) 758-1462
rparadis@HEAdenver.org

Joyce Perlmutter
Executive Assistant to the CEO
(303) 758-9400 x 202 joyce@HEAdenver.org

Shira Teed
Director of Engagement
(720) 390-4426

shira@HEAdenver.org

Dani Wynn
Family Life and Judaic Coordinator