Beth Ami, Colorado Congregation for Humanistic Judaism

Contact Information:

Lenore Kingston, School Director education@bethami.com

720-466-0101

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

Take a free class. A MazelTot discount covers 100% of class tuition for a child under age five with or without their parent(s), up to a maximum of $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. There are 16 sessions,( each session is on a Sunday morning 10:00am until 12:30pm) at Countryside Recreation Center, 10470 Oak, Westminster, major crossroads are Wadsworth Boulevard and 108th, near Flatirons Crossing Mall. 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 their children at our pot luck luncheon featuring foods eaten by Jews throughout the world.

For more information, please visit our website www.bethami.com, call 720-466-0101 or email Lenore Kingston, education@bethami.com.

Independent Celebrations

Have a Jewish educator, rabbi or ritual leader create a unique Jewish experience for your family. A MazelTot discount covers 100% of the cost, up to a maximum of $250.

Baby Naming

Beth Ami, Colorado Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, serves the entire Denver/Boulder metro area. Our Denver location is Montview Boulevard 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 serve as our community guides, ceremonial officients, philosophic counselors, educators, and movement spokespeople. 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 720-466-0101 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 our community guides, ceremonial officiants, philosophic counselors, educators, and movement spokespeple. 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

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Family Tu B'Shevat Seder

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 11:00am - 1:30pm

On Sunday, February 5th, Beth Ami's Jewish Cultural School and Adult Education join together to celebrate Tu B'Shevat, New Year of the Trees, at Countryside Rec,10470 Oak, Westminster. Beth Ami is a welcoming community we we connect to Jewish past, celebrate Jewish present, and link to Jewish future through a humanistic philosophy.

Tu B'Shevat is a time to have conversations on sustainability and environmental awareness. Hazon, an organization promoting the intersection of Judaism and environmentally sound practices, suggests beginning our Seder with a story about two men fighting over a piece of land. The story explains that we have to listen to the land and realize that the land belongs to no one; instead we belong to the land. Come and learn how you can take care of the earth.

For more info and to RSVP bethamicolorado@gmail.com

Free