Looking for a holiday project or art workshop for your playgroup, havurah or gathering of family and friends? B'nai Havurah has several outstanding artists and educators who will bring their expertise to you, providing a creative activity inspired by a Jewish holiday or teaching of your choosing. Contact Marla Cohen, our executive director, at exec@bnaihavurah.org to help plan your experience. Cost is $150 to $250 plus materials
B'nai Havurah
Contact Information:
Marla Cohen, Executive Director
exec@bnaihavurah.org
Hannah Weil, Office Adminsitrator
office@bnaihavurah.org
303.388.4441 x 15
303.388.4441 x 10
6445 E. Ohio Ave.
Denver, CO 80224
We value and encourage our members to learn, lead and experience Judaism. Congregants organize Shabbat services in their neighborhood and Shabbat dinners in their homes, enjoy film festivals together (and take advantage of group discounts!), hike/bike in area parks and organize other outdoor activities and camping trips. We have a religious shcool for children K-7th grade taught by professional teachers and produce a variety of educational and big fun activites throughout the year.
We celebrate the High Holidays in a rented church to accommodate more than 800 people. Our services are lay led and supported by a musical ensemble of local and talented artists. Community members give d’var torah (learnings/teachings of the weekly Torah portion), chant Torah and haftorah, and lead prayers. Weekly Shabbat services are at our building and provide a great deal of variety. The first Saturday of the month is usually a musical Shabbat led by Hal Aqua (of Los Londzman and Cowboy Hirsh) and Carla Sciaky (of the Folktunes and former Mother Folker). Once a month we have rabbi-led Saturday services and we might have a Friday night kid-focused service and catered dinner for a nominal price. We also intersperse theme-related, option-rich services that can include yoga, art projects or topical workshops and then gather again for communal prayers.
We are a dynamic congregation made up of creative and intellectually stimulating members. We teach each other and learn new skills to contribute to the health and well being of our congregation. We are talented individuals who lend our expertise to projects and events. At B’nai Havurah, we create a vibrant Jewish life that is open to exploring Judaism and we challenge ourselves through a Reconstructionist lens.
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.
Our talented songleaders will help your playgroup, havurah or gathering of family and friends celebrate Shabbat and other holidays with interactive musical performances tailored to your group's ages and interests. Contact Marla Cohen, our executive director, at exec@bnaihavurah.org to help schedule a personalized experience. Cost is $100 to $200
Want a storyteller to bring traditional Jewish teachings and folklore to life for your playgroup, havurah or gathering of family and friends? B'nai Havurah's locally, nationally and regionally recognized storytellers will tailor their engaging sessions to your group's interests. Perfect for story lovers of all ages! Contact Marla Cohen, our executive director, at exec@bnaihavurah.org to help schedule a personalized experience. Cost is $50 to $100
Events
Get free tickets for your family to attend a cultural, social, religious or holiday event, a value of up to $100.
Fri, 08/06/2010 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join families from B'nai Havruah at Beth Evergreen for a musical Tot Shabbat services 6:00 pm led by Rabbi Evette Lutman of B'nai HAvurah and Rabbi Jamie Arnold from Beth Evergreen followed by a potluck 6:30 pm. Adult Kabbalat Shabbat service 7:30 pm (child care available).RSVP to leah@bethevergreen.org. Directions to Beth Evergreen: http://www.bethevergreen.org/default.cfm?id=66&pid=1
Wed, 09/08/2010 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join Hal Aqua and Rabbi Evette Lutman as we bring in the Jewish High Holy Days. First night of Rosh Hashana at New Covenant Christian Church 825 Ivanhoe Street (at 8th Ave and Holly) Services are at 5:30 p.m.
Thu, 09/09/2010 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Rosh Hashana services for adults and kids with B'nai Havurah. Thursday morning, childcare for toddlers through 4 years olds begining at 9;30 a.m. Youth programs and holiday services begin at 10:00 a.m till 12:30 pm followed by light snack. Open to the entire community. Youth program fee and requires pre-registration. Please call the office at 303-388-4441 for details or visit our website
Services and youth programming at New Covenant Christian Church - 825 Ivanhoe Street (at 8th Ave and Holly).
Sat, 09/18/2010 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Yom Kippur services for adults and kids with B'nai Havurah. Saturday morning, childcare for toddlers through 4 years olds begining at 9;30 a.m. Youth programs including Storahtelling and holiday services begin at 10:00 a.m till 12:30 pm with light snack. Open to the entire community. Youth program fee and requires pre-registration. Please call the office at 303-388-4441 for details or visit our website.
Services and youth programming at New Covenant Christian Church - 825 Ivanhoe Street (at 8th Ave and Holly).
Sun, 09/26/2010 - 11:00am - 12:30pm
Join us for a sukkot celebration with music, visiting guests, crafts and of course, food. Free and open to the entire community.