Beth Ami, Colorado Congregation for Humanistic Judaism

Contact Information:

Lenore Kingston, School Director education@bethami.com

720.748.1533

Since our members live throughout the greater Boulder/Denver metropolitan area, we schedule our services and events at a variety of locations. We encourage our members to suggest new events and locations.

Our northern location for Shabbat services and the home of our Jewish Cultural School (JCS) and Adult Education is Countryside Recreation, 10470 Oak, Broomfield (near Flatirons Crossing. Our High Holiday sevices/community dinner and Passover Seder are at Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Our Denver location for Shabbat services is at Montview Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St., Denver, near the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

Beth Ami CCHJ is a welcoming community serving the Denver/Boulder metro area that connects to Jewish past, celebrates Jewish present and links to Jewish future through a Humanistic philosophy. Humanistic Judaism honors Jewish culture and tradition and affirms that human beings possess the power and responsibility to shape their own lives.

Beth Ami CCHJ is affiliated with a worldwide movement under the auspices of the Society for Humanistic Judaism. Rabbi Sherwin T. Wine founded the movement in 1963 with nine families in Birmingham, Michigan. He wanted to provide a home for humanistic, secular, and cultural Jews.

Our monthly Shabbat services feature programs that we hope will interest our diverse congregation, including speakers, concerts, and family dinners. In addition we have movie nights, family hikes and retreats.

Lenore Kingston, ACSW, AB in Education is the JCS School Director. Children ages 3 through 13 learn and celebrate Jewish holidays, history, music, art and literature. Our yearly topic for 2010-11 is Humanistic Judaism, its leaders and its teachings. This year's theme is dignity, using our power to shape our lives according to our evolving individual beliefts. .

Parents are invited to join our Adult Education Program led by Sheila Malcolm, one of our madrikhs (lay leaders). We conclude our Jewish Cultural School by eating lunch and sharing our learning as a community.

We also offer an intensive B'nai Mitzvah program. Children in 6th grade join our B'nai Mitzvah class that meets at the same time as our Jewish Cultural School. Each Mitzvah student explores their interests and their connections with Judaism in order to design a meaningful celebration.

Please visit our website at www.bethami.com for calendar events. All are welcome to attend.

Classes

Try out a free single-session class or take 50% off for a multi-session class, up to $100.

Jewish Cultural School

Beth Ami, Colorado Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, sponsors a Jewish Cultural School (JCS to encourage our children to value their Jewish identity. We strive to create a community of learners who achieve cultural literacy of their Jewish heritage. Our school features age appropriate activities to teach Humanistic Jewish art, music, and literature as well as beginning Hebrew, tzedakah activities, and holiday celebrations. Humanistic Judaism honors Jewish culture and tradition and affirms that human beings possess the power and responsibility to shape their own lives.

Our teachers are caring members of our congregation with extensive teaching backgrounds. We meet beweekly, 16 sessions, at Countryside Recreation Center, 10470 Oak, Westminster, major crossroads are Wadsworth Boulevard and 108th, near Flatirons Crossing Mall. JCS meets every other Sunday 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Cost for one child is $300/year. Additional children receive a discount. No one is ever turned away due to financial reasons.

Parents are invited to learn while their children are at JCS. Our Adult Education program is led by Sheila Malcolm, one of our madrihkim (lay leaders). Parents are also invited to join our pot luck luncheon featuring foods eaten by Jews throughout the world.

For more information, please visit our website www.bethami.com, call (720) 748-1533 or email Lenore Kingston, education@bethami.com.

Independent Celebrations

Have a Jewish educator, rabbi or ritual leader create a unique Jewish experience that reflects your family's interests and values and receive a 50% discount on the cost, up to $150.

Baby Naming

Beth Ami, Colorado Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, serves the entire Denver/Boulder metro area. Our Denver location is Montview Bouldevard Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia Street, Denver. Our northern location is Countryside Recreation Center, 10470 Oak, Westminter, near Flatirons Crossing.

Sheila Malcolm, Boulder, and Michelle Davis, Highlands Ranch are currently enrolled in the Leadership Program through the International Institute of Secular Humanistic Judasim. They serve as a community guide, ceremonial officient, philosophic counselor, educator, and movement spokesperson. Sheila or Michelle will design a Humanistic Jewish ceremony with you to welcome your new baby to the Jewish community. Cost for the ceremony is $250. Please call 720-748-1533 or email info@bethami.com for more information.

Brit Milah

Beth Ami, Colorado Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, serves the Denver/Bouder metro area. Our Denver location is Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church 1980 Dahlia Street, Denver. Our northern location is Countryside Recreation Center, 10470 Oak, Westminster, near Flatirons Crossing. Humanistic Judaism honors Jewish culture and tradition and affirms that human beings possess the power and responsibility to shape their own lives.

Michelle Davis, Highlands Ranch, and Sheila Malcolm, Boulder are currently enrolled in the Leadership Program through the International Institute for Humanistic Judaism. They serve as our community guide, ceremonial officiant, philosophic counselor, educator, and movement spokesperson. Michelle or Sheila will design a ceremony with you to welcome your new baby. They will suggest additional resources as necessary. Cost for the ceremony is $250.

Events

Get free tickets for your family to attend a cultural, social, religious or holiday event, a value of up to $100.

Welcome Shabbat for Interested Families

Fri, 08/20/2010 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Please celebrate Shabbat with us on August 20th at 7:30pm. Several of our members will be sharing short essays following the format of National Public Radio and the 1950's Edward R. Murrow program called, This I Believe. This program explores how our personal lives affect our beliefs. An Oneg follows the service. Our Shabbat service and Oneg will take place at Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220. For more info, please visit our website www.bethami.com.

Free

Jewish Cultural School Open House

Sun, 08/22/2010 - 10:00am - 12:30pm

Beth Ami CCHJ invites you to our Jewish Cultural School Open House at Countryside Recreation, 10470 Oak St. Westminster (near Flatirons Crossing) at 10:00am. There will be shofar blowing, chalah braiding, games, Hebrew, music, and lunch. RSVP to Lenore Kingston, School Director 720-748-1533

Free

Rosh Hashannah Family Service

Thu, 09/09/2010 - 4:00pm - 7:30pm

Happy New Year to you and your family.

Please join us for our family Rosh Hashanah service and potluck dinner on September 9th, 2010, 4:00 p.m. at Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 West 32nd Avenue, Golden, CO 80401. You are also invited to our Kol Nidre Service on September 17th at 7:30p.m. at the Eisenhower Chapel, 293 Rolyn Street., Denver 80230 and our Yom Kippur Service and Break the Fast dinner on September 18th at 4:00 p.m. at Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 West 32nd Avenue, Golden, CO 80401. Cost to attend all three High Holiday events is $50 per adult. Cost to attend one event is $15 per adult. Children are free.

Beth Ami CCHJ is a welcoming community where we connect to Jewish past, celebrate Jewish present and link to Jewish future through a humanistic philosophy.

For further info and to RSVP. please call Gerrie 303-422-3110

Kol Nidre Service

Fri, 09/17/2010 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Happy New Year to you and your family.

Please join us for our Kol Nidre service on September 17th, 7:30 p.m. at Eisenhower Chapel, 293 Roslyn St., Denver 80230. Yom Kippur service and Break the Fast is on September 18th, 4:00 p.n. at Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 West 32nd Avenue, Golden 80401. Cost for each event is $15 per adult. Children are free.

Beth Ami is a welcoming congregation where we connect to Jewish past, celebrate Jewish present, and link to Jewish future through a Humanistic philosophy.

To RSVP, please call Gerrie, 303-422-3110.

Yom Kippur Family Service and Break the Fast

Sat, 09/18/2010 - 4:00pm - 7:30pm

Happy New Year to you and your family.

Please come to our Yom Kippur Family Service and break the fast meal on Saturday, September 18th, 4:00 p.m. at Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 West 32nd Ave., Golden 80401. Cost is $15 for each adult. Children are free.

Beth Ami is a welcoming community that connect to Jewish past, celebrates Jewish present, and links to Jewish future through a humanistic philosophy.

For more info and to RSVP, please call Gerrie, 303-422-3110.

Sukkot Family Celebration

Sun, 09/26/2010 - 10:00am - 12:30pm

Please Join us for a sukkah building and holdiay celebration at the home of our president, Jon Budoff on Sunday, September 26th, 10:00 a.m. Our Jewish Cultural School is sponsoring this family event.

Beth Ami is a welcoming community that connects to Jewish past, celebrates Jewish present, and links to Jewish future through a humanistic philosophy.

For more info and to RSVP please call Lenore at 303-828-0704.

Free