B'nai Chaim

Contact Information: 

Kathy Horewitch
preschool@bnaichaim.org

303.229.3883

4716 S. Coors Lane
Morrison, CO 80465

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1093
Morrison, CO 80465

B’nai Chaim, established in 1992, is a small and vibrant congregation located in Morrison, Colorado.   Our mission, as opposed to large synagogues, is to be a closely-knit, warm, and inclusive Reform Jewish Congregation in the south western suburbs of Denver.  B’nai Chaim serves a widespread and diverse population that includes the communities of Morrison, Littleton, Lakewood, Highlands Ranch, Ken Caryl, Golden, and the nearby foothills. Our synagogue offers a warm and caring place for worship, study and community under the spiritual leadership of Rabbi Joel Schwartzman.

Classes

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

The Infant Massage workshop is an introduction to a wonderful learning and bonding opportunity.  Parents or caregivers are taught the skills to settle a fussy baby.  Infant Massage will give the two of you quality time together.  Workshops are for infants and their family. Infant Massage may help babies with colic, gas, and relaxation.

Are you expecting?  This workshop is also for you.  Take the time now to learn the Infant Massage technique, to help calm your baby when he/she arrives.  Simply bring a teddy bear or a doll with you to the workshop, in order to practice the different strokes.

Workshop will be held at B’nai Chaim in Morrison (4716 S. Coors Lane)

Workshop will be on Wednesday August 23 from 8am-10am.  Please arrive during this timeframe when it is convenient for both you and your baby.

Space is limited- maximum 8 babies per class. Please sign up prior to coming.

Price: $15

Please email Preschool@bnaichaim.org if interested or call: (303) 229-3883

Other dates and times, maybe offered, please let us know your interest and availability.

 

Religious Education Preschool

A twice-per-month religious preschool experience for children ages 3 and 4 held at our facility (4716 S. Coors Lane, Morrison, CO 80465). Our experienced teacher will lead a variety of activities, games, songs, stories and projects designed especially for introducing our youngest children to each other and the joys of Judaism. Parents may join in the activities with their children.

This program meets during Religious School hours, 9:30–11:30 a.m. on two Sundays per month during September through April.  The dates for the 2010-2011 school year are Sept. 12 and 26, Oct. 10 and 24, Nov. 7 and 14, Dec. 5 and 12, Jan. 9 and 23, 2010, Feb. 6 and 27, March6 and 13, April 10 and 17

Cost is $330 for the year.

Contact Kathy Horewitch, Religious School Director at school@bnaichaim.org or 303-229-3883.

Preschools and Camps

Receive one free month off of annual tuition for Jewish preschool, applied over nine or 12 months - up to $500 - or one free week of summer camp. Restricted to families new to Jewish preschool in Denver and Boulder.
Preschool - 3 day/week option

Choosing a preschool for your child is an important decision.  The preschool environment must be a place where children can express themselves verbally, emotionally and through play. At B'nai Chaim we strive to help each child develop their own "learning style". Every child is unique and specially gifted, as teachers, our job to help them develop these gifts. They are encouraged to try new things and observe this new environment. They will have the choice of participating in all activities or just listening until they become comfortable and  ready to participate.  

At the B’nai Chaim Gan (Garden), our philosophy is to provide an excellent opportunity that will enhance the uniqueness and creativity of each child within a warm, loving and secure environment.  Our program is balanced to encourage physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development while providing a comfortable Jewish identity.  Learning at B’nai Chaim Gan is fun, motivating, stimulating and exciting.  It is a joyful experience, occurring in a warm, positive, accepting classroom environment.

We use tactile and sensory objects to help the children develop and be aware of their senses. We encourage group time, as well as personal time to develop their individual interests. The children are encouraged to use and expand their verbal skills when communicating with others in the classroom. They are also challenged in math and literacy throughout the day. We at B'nai Chaim incorporate learning through every day activities.

Friday mornings are very special at our school - we celebrate Shabbat with our friends each week.  We spend the morning baking challah, our Sabbath bread (which we share with our families) saying the blessings, singing songs with Rabbi Joel and so much more. The children love Fridays at our school.

We meet at our facility (4716 S. Coors Lane, Morrison, CO 80130) from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.  

We accept children between the ages of 2.5 and 5 years old (pre-kindergarten).

Monthly tuition is $400.

Contact Kathy Horewitch, Early Childhood Education Director at preschool@bnaichiam.org or 303-229-3883. 

Preschool - 1 day/week option

Choosing a preschool for your child is an important decision.  The preschool environment must be a place where children can express themselves verbally, emotionally and through play. At B'nai Chaim we strive to help each child develop their own "learning style". Every child is unique and specially gifted, as teachers, our job to help them develop these gifts. They are encouraged to try new things and observe this new environment. They will have the choice of participating in all activities or just listening until they become comfortable and  ready to participate.  

At the B’nai Chaim Gan (Garden), our philosophy is to provide an excellent opportunity that will enhance the uniqueness and creativity of each child within a warm, loving and secure environment.  Our program is balanced to encourage physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development while providing a comfortable Jewish identity.  Learning at B’nai Chaim Gan is fun, motivating, stimulating and exciting.  It is a joyful experience, occurring in a warm, positive, accepting classroom environment.

We use tactile and sensory objects to help the children develop and be aware of their senses. We encourage group time, as well as personal time to develop their individual interests. The children are encouraged to use and expand their verbal skills when communicating with others in the classroom. They are also challenged in math and literacy throughout the day. We at B'nai Chaim incorporate learning through every day activities.

Friday mornings are very special at our school - we celebrate Shabbat with our friends each week.  We spend the morning baking challah, our Sabbath bread (which we share with our families) saying the blessings, singing songs with Rabbi Joel and so much more. The children love Fridays at our school.

We meet at our facility (4716 S. Coors Lane, Morrison, CO 80130) from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.  

We accept children between the ages of 2.5 and 5 years old (pre-kindergarten).

Monthly tuition is $125. - Choose Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings.

Contact Kathy Horewitch, Early Childhood Education Director at preschool@bnaichiam.org or 303-229-3883.

Preschool Gan - 2 day/week Option

Choosing a preschool for your child is an important decision.  The preschool environment must be a place where children can express themselves verbally, emotionally and through play. At B'nai Chaim we strive to help each child develop their own "learning style". Every child is unique and specially gifted, as teachers, our job to help them develop these gifts. They are encouraged to try new things and observe this new environment. They will have the choice of participating in all activities or just listening until they become comfortable and  ready to participate.  

At the B’nai Chaim Gan (Garden), our philosophy is to provide an excellent opportunity that will enhance the uniqueness and creativity of each child within a warm, loving and secure environment.  Our program is balanced to encourage physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development while providing a comfortable Jewish identity.  Learning at B’nai Chaim Gan is fun, motivating, stimulating and exciting.  It is a joyful experience, occurring in a warm, positive, accepting classroom environment.

We use tactile and sensory objects to help the children develop and be aware of their senses. We encourage group time, as well as personal time to develop their individual interests. The children are encouraged to use and expand their verbal skills when communicating with others in the classroom. They are also challenged in math and literacy throughout the day. We at B'nai Chaim incorporate learning through every day activities.

Friday mornings are very special at our school - we celebrate Shabbat with our friends each week.  We spend the morning baking challah, our Sabbath bread (which we share with our families) saying the blessings, singing songs with Rabbi Joel and so much more. The children love Fridays at our school.

We meet at our facility (4716 S. Coors Lane, Morrison, CO 80130) from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.  

We accept children between the ages of 2.5 and 5 years old (pre-kindergarten).

Monthly tuition is $260. Choose your combination of days when youenroll, from Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

Contact Kathy Horewitch, Early Childhood Education Director at preschool@bnaichiam.org or 303-229-3883.

 

Temple Tots Preschool on Friday Morning - ECE

Children younger than 2.5 years are encouraged to join our Temple Tots (Mommy or Daddy and Me) program, which meets on Fridays mornings, 9:30 - noon at our facility (4716 S. Coors Lane, Morrison, CO). We spend our mornings learning through developmentally appropriate activities, which keep us laughing and smiling. One of the highlights of our week is celebrating Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath each Friday morning. We spend the morning baking challah, our Sabbath bread (which we share with our families) saying the blessings, singing songs with Rabbi Joel and so much more. The children love Fridays at our school. Monthly tuition is $57.

We are currently looking for 5 families to start our Temple Tots class. 

Contact Kathy Horewitch, Early Childhood Education Director at preschool@bnaichiam.org or 303-229-3883 to express an interest or to find out more information.

Events

Get free tickets for your family to attend a cultural, social, religious or holiday event, a value of up to $100.
Tot Shabbat
Fri, 08/13/2010 - 6:15pm - 7:00pm

Tot Shabbat, (the Jewish Sabbath) is a wonderful way to introduce the youngest members of your family to Shabbat in a synagogue setting.  The songs and stories are familar and engaging to help keep the interest of those in attendance. This is a Reform service geared for children from infants through second graders and their families. Both the service and oneg (small desert reception) are held at our facility, 4716 S. Coors Lane in Morrison, CO.

 

Contact Kathy Horewitch, Early Childhood Education Director at preschool@bnaichiam.org or 303-229-3883 for more information, but an RSVP is not required.  This is a free event which takes place each month.  We look forward to celebrating Shabbat with you soon!

Free
Wake Up and Taste the Torah
Sat, 09/11/2010 - 10:00am - 11:00am

Taste of Torah gives young children of all abilities and the adults that love them an opportunity to get to know the torah.  For most of us growing up the torah was something that we saw from afar and never really got to know until we were older, usually around the time of our Bar or Bat Mitzvah.  But for these children who have the chance to see, touch and “taste” the torah, they are beginning a love of torah that will hopefully last them their entire lives.

During “Taste of Torah” the children sing and listen to a story about the “Parsha” or portion of the week.  They do a craft activity that also relates to the Parsha, have a snack of challah and juice and finally it is time to “taste” the torah. The children gather around the table and gently one at a time take their yadayim (pointers) and begin finding letters that they know and begin to learn new letters.

So now we are training a new generation of torah “scholars”.  Children who in the future will know that the torah belongs to them and that it is their heritage.  It will become their past, their present and their future. It will become their responsibility as the torah says to “teach it diligently to their children.”

Wake Up and Taste the Torah is held at B'nai Chaim in Morrison, (4716 S. Coors Lane)

There is no cost for this event.

Please contact Kathy Horewitch at preschool@bnaichaim.org or 303-229-3883 with questions or for more information.

Free
Rosh Hashanah Children's Service
Sun, 09/12/2010 - 9:30am - 11:30am

Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) is a sweet time of year.  A chance to look forward and a chance to reflect, even the children in our congregations need this opportunity.  Rabbi Joel Schwartzman leads a wonderful and meaningful services for even the youngest children to enjoy.  The service is approximately 30 minutes long, after which we enjoy a delicious snack of challah, apples, honey and juice.

After enjoying our snck, the young children are given the opportunity to create decorations for our sukkah (temporary hut), greeting cards for loved ones, and more.  While the youngest children (3rd grade and below) are making crafts, older siblings join Rabbi Schwartzman for an age apporpriate service all their own. 

Parents are encouraged to stay and enjoy the morning with their child.

The Rosh Hashanah Children's Service and Craft morning is held at the B'nai Chaim Facility in Morrison, CO (4716 S. Coors Lane)

There is no cost for this program.

Please call Kathy Horewitch, Early Childhood Education Director to RSVP or to ask questions - 303-229-3883 or send her an email at preschool@bnaichaim.org.

Free
Tot Shabbat
Fri, 09/24/2010 - 6:15pm - 7:00pm

Tot Shabbat, (the Jewish Sabbath) is a wonderful way to introduce the youngest members of your family to Shabbat in a synagogue setting.  The songs and stories are familar and engaging to help keep the interest of those in attendance. This is a Reform service geared for children from infants through second graders and their families. Both the service and oneg (small desert reception) are held at our facility, 4716 S. Coors Lane in Morrison, CO.

 

Contact Kathy Horewitch, Early Childhood Education Director at preschool@bnaichiam.org or 303-229-3883 for more information, but an RSVP is not required.  This is a free event which takes place each month.  We look forward to celebrating Shabbat with you soon!

Free
Simchat Torah Family Service
Fri, 10/01/2010 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm

On Simchat Torah (Holiday which celebrates the Torah) we consecrate the kindergarteners of our Religious School. First, we give them a miniature Sefer (book) Toah, and then we hold an open tallit (prayer shawl) over them while blessing them. Then we renew the reading of the Torah by both finishing the Book of Deuteronomy and beginning the Book of Genesis all over again. We seven hakafot (parades) while dancing with the scrolls in our arms. We wave special flags and throw candy. The we wash hands and open a scroll all throughout and around the entirety of the sanctuary. It is a special privilege to see a sefer torah completely unwound---to realize how long the text actually is and to support it while not touching the sacred letters. Simchat Torah is our sweetest holiday in so many ways.

This event is held at our facilty in Morrison, Colorado (4716 S. Coors Lane)

This is free event.

Please contact Kathy Horewitch, Early Childhood Education Director at 303-229-3883 or preschool@bnaichaim.org for more information.

Free
Tot Shabbat
Fri, 10/08/2010 - 6:15pm - 7:00pm

Tot Shabbat, (the Jewish Sabbath) is a wonderful way to introduce the youngest members of your family to Shabbat in a synagogue setting.  The songs and stories are familar and engaging to help keep the interest of those in attendance. This is a Reform service geared for children from infants through second graders and their families. Both the service and oneg (small desert reception) are held at our facility, 4716 S. Coors Lane in Morrison, CO.

 

Contact Kathy Horewitch, Early Childhood Education Director at preschool@bnaichiam.org or 303-229-3883 for more information, but an RSVP is not required.  This is a free event which takes place each month.  We look forward to celebrating Shabbat with you soon!

Free
Wake Up and Taste the Torah
Sat, 10/23/2010 - 10:00am - 11:00am

Taste of Torah gives young children of all abilities and the adults that love them an opportunity to get to know the torah.  For most of us growing up the torah was something that we saw from afar and never really got to know until we were older, usually around the time of our Bar or Bat Mitzvah.  But for these children who have the chance to see, touch and “taste” the torah, they are beginning a love of torah that will hopefully last them their entire lives.

During “Taste of Torah” the children sing and listen to a story about the “Parsha” or portion of the week.  They do a craft activity that also relates to the Parsha, have a snack of challah and juice and finally it is time to “taste” the torah. The children gather around the table and gently one at a time take their yadayim (pointers) and begin finding letters that they know and begin to learn new letters.

So now we are training a new generation of torah “scholars”.  Children who in the future will know that the torah belongs to them and that it is their heritage.  It will become their past, their present and their future. It will become their responsibility as the torah says to “teach it diligently to their children.”

Wake Up and Taste the Torah is held at B'nai Chaim in Morrison, (4716 S. Coors Lane)

There is no cost for this event.

Please contact Kathy Horewitch at preschool@bnaichaim.org or 303-229-3883 with questions or for more information.

Free
Tot Shabbat
Fri, 11/05/2010 - 6:15pm - 7:00pm

Tot Shabbat, (the Jewish Sabbath) is a wonderful way to introduce the youngest members of your family to Shabbat in a synagogue setting.  The songs and stories are familar and engaging to help keep the interest of those in attendance. This is a Reform service geared for children from infants through second graders and their families. Both the service and oneg (small desert reception) are held at our facility, 4716 S. Coors Lane in Morrison, CO.

 

Contact Kathy Horewitch, Early Childhood Education Director at preschool@bnaichiam.org or 303-229-3883 for more information.

Free

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