Learn Infant Massage techniques from Laura Scott, CEIM in our Schmooze and Soothe Infant Massage. Infant massage may help babies with colic, gas, and help with relaxation. Build a special bond with your baby while visiting other parents and having a little morning snack. This 4 week class will meet every Wednesday morning at 9:14-10:45 starting July 7, 2010 and ending July 28, 2010. It is open for caregivers and babies ages 0 through 1 year.
Hebrew Educational Alliance
Contact Information:
Karen Kirk
kkirk@headenver.org
Jamie Lambert
jlambert@headenver.org
303.758.1462
303.758.9400
3600 S. Ivanhoe St.
Denver, CO 80237
The Hebrew Educational Alliance is located in southeast Denver. Though we are one of the largest egalitarian-traditional Conservative congregations in the region, we pride ourselves on our small congregation warmth. We seek to provide congregants the opportunities for Jewish study, prayer and acts of kindness in the building of our community. To achieve this mission, we hold daily morning services as well as Friday night, Saturday morning and Saturday evening services every week and offer programming for all ages from toddlers to seniors.
Families and young children are welcomed, and have many opportunities to experience a strong sense of community, partnership, and connection as well as discovering a journey of lifelong Jewish learning with your young children. We offer weekly parent tot classes for children ages 6 months through 20 months, and a variety of preschool programs for all children ages 15 months to 4 years of age. Monthly parent education opportunities with guest speakers as well as weekly book clubs with our ECE Director and Rabbi Gruenwald are open to all to support you as a parent and as an individual learner.
An after-school religious school program for kindergartners through 7th graders supporting our mission of creating lifelong Jewish learners is also offered through the synagogue. We have youth groups for children in fourth through 12th grades, and Saturday morning Tot Shabbat and Junior Congregation programs for infants through eighth graders. We also have adult programs, including classes, lectures, movies, art events, dinners and family holiday and Shabbat programs.
Our spiritual leaders, Rabbi Bruce Dollin, Rabbi Salomon Gruenwald, Cantor Martin Goldstein and staff invite you to join us. For additional synagogue information you can contact us at 303-758-9400 or www.HEAdenver.org
Classes
Try out a free single-session class or take 50% off for a multi-session class, up to $100.
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.
Celebrate your child! This class is designed for Parent/caregiver and infants and toddlers to participate together with an experienced facilitator in activities that will enrich and enhance socialization, build gross motor skills and promote language development. This class offers families with young children the opportunity to connect, share and have a fun play-based experience in a nurturing preschool environment. This class meets Wednesday mornings 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m at the H.E.A. Preschool and is $103 per month
Create connections and make new friends! This class is designed for Parent/caregiver and infants/toddlers to participate together with an experienced facilitator in activities that will enrich and enhance socialization, build gross motor skills and promote language development. This class offers families with young children the opportunity to connect, share and have a fun play-based experience in a nurturing safe preschool environment. This class meets Wednesday mornings 10:50a.m -12:20a.m. at the H.E.A. Preschool and is $103 per month
Children in our preschool may enjoy our afternoon enrichment program which includes Dance with Center Stage Starz Dance Studio, "Little Artists", Super Science, Alef Bet Yoga with Yogi Matt, and Torah Tots and Tunes. This enrichment is offerred as an extension to children enrolled in the preschool program. It is scheduled 12:30p.m. - 3:00p.m. Monday through Friday. Children will also enjoy a light snack and playground time or gross motor activity during the afternoon enrichment. All of these programs are designed with the individual child's needs and development in mind. The cost of this programming is $68.00 per month per program. Please contact the HEA Preschool at 303-758-1462 for additional information and availability.
Time to Explore, Expand, and Experience! This class supports toddler and parent. Developing a sense of autonomy and independence is the focus of this class as this may be a child's first experience in a group setting without his/her parents. Creating a partnership between families and staff, the teachers will work to support and gain your child's trust as they transition from home to school. Provocations are set up daily to invite sensory exploration. This play-based class provides a fun and exciting first time experience.
"Terrific Twos" is a time when children are expanding their world. We strive to support this ever expanding development by providing a safe warm nurturing environment that is rich in learning opportunities and Jewish traditions. Creating a partnership between families and staff, the teachers will work to support and gain your child’s trust as they transition from home to school. In addition to separation, learning to be member of a community is an important social skill for two year olds. During this year learning and development occurs in a hands-on manner in the classroom through the use of sensory materials and opportunities. Among the tools of play in the classrooms are water, play dough, books, puzzles, blocks, manipulative toys, dramatic play props, natural science provocations, paint, paper, and markers. Stories, music and movement are regular activities and are incorporated into the celebration of Jewish holidays.
We offer multiple attendance options Monday through Friday 8:00am. through 4:00pm. Please contact the HEA Preschool Office at 303-758-1462 for availability and additional pricing information. Current Fees are as follows: Morning attendance 9:00am-12:30am; 2 day mornings $265.00, 3 morning $395.00, 5 morning $625.00 per month. Afternoon enrichment 12:30pm-3:00pm can be added to any am day program for $68.00 per month. Early (8:00am-9:00am) and after care (3:00pm-4:00pm) can be added to your day for an additonal $20.00 per month per option.
Our 3 to 4 years old classrooms reflect the interests and developmental abilities of the age group, in particular increased attention span, more refined motor skills and greater problem solving skills. We begin to focus on reinforcing group skills and the development of expressive language through hands on experiences. The classrooms are organized with provocations set up by teachers and children in message centers, block construction areas, home centers, manipulative toys, naturals science materials, varied art tools and supplies, and books. Giving the children access to many different materials allows them to learn as resourceful individuals with a natural sense of curiosity. They move freely through the classroom, often spending some of that time working with a teacher either individually or in a small group to facilitate specific learning goals and ideas. Jewish traditions, values, and concepts are seamlessly woven through everyday activities as well as a special Shabbat celebration on Fridays.
The 3’s program meets from 9:00am to 12:30pm two, three, four, or five days per week. Our extended day program offered to 3 year-olds includes a rest period, light snack, gross motor/playground time, free classroom play, and special interactive hands on activity designed to enrich your child's development and growth. This year we are offering Hip Hop Dance, Little Artists, Science, Alef Bet Yoga, and Torah Tots and Tunes.
We offer multiple attendance options Monday through Friday 8:00am. through 4:00pm. Please contact the HEA Preschool Office at 303-758-1462 for availability and additional pricing information. Current Fees are as follows: Morning attendance 9:00am-12:30am; 2 day mornings $260.00, 3 morning $385.00, 4 morning $517.00, 5 mornings $610.00 per month. Afternoon enrichment 12:30pm-3:00pm can be added to any morning program for $68.00 per month. Early (8:00am-9:00am) or after care (3:00pm-4:00pm) can be added to your child's day for an additonal $20.00 per month.
As children are 4 and 5, their investigations and explorations take on greater depth. They become more analytical in their thinking and are able to express their learning in a representational manner. Ideas and concepts often span over several weeks, depending on the interests and explorations of the group. Children often explore an area of the curriculum in small groups, allowing for a deep understanding of the subject matter, as well as lots of individual attention. Our strong teaching team infuses into these natural exploration opportunities of number sense, science, literacy, cognitive development, fine motor, and the self help skills that are needed in preparation for their transition to kindergarten. Jewish traditions, values, and concepts are seamlessly woven through everyday activities as well as a special Shabbat celebration on Fridays. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse community of learners with a love of life long Jewish connections and learning.
The Pre-Kindergarten program meets from 9:00am to 12:30pm three, four, or five days per week. Our extended day program offered to 4-5 year-olds includes a quiet transition period, light snack, gross motor/playground time, free classroom play, and special interactive hands on activity designed to enrich your child's development and growth. This year we are offering Hip Hop Dance, Little Artists, Science, Alef Bet Yoga, and Torah Tots and Tunes. Parents can elect to send their children to any (or all) of the five extended-day classes offered weekly, Monday through Friday, 12:30pm - 3:00pm as well as extend their days with early (8:00am)and late (4:00) care. Please contact the HEA Preschool office for specific pricing, hours, and availability at 303-758-1462.
We offer multiple attendance options Monday through Friday 8:00am. through 4:00pm. Please contact the HEA Preschool Office at 303-758-1462 for availability and additional pricing information. Current Fees are as follows: Morning attendance 9:00am-12:30am; 2 day mornings $260.00, 3 morning $385.00, 4 morning $517.00, 5 mornings $610.00 per month. Afternoon enrichment 12:30pm-3:00pm can be added to any morning program for $68.00 per month. Early (8:00am-9:00am) or after care (3:00pm-4:00pm) can be added to your child's day for an additonal $20.00 per month.
Preschool Summer Camp: Come join us as we have fun in the sun. There are 10 separate weeks of summer camp for children ages 15 months through 7 years. Each week has multiple opportunities for children to explore and enjoy the world that is uniquely theirs. Every adventure includes art, music, outdoor play, water play, gardening, games, sports and story time. Every Thursday and Friday (weather permitting) we will enjoy the summer heat in our swim attire outside as children splash in water tables, run through the sprinklers, paint on easels and pop a few floating bubbles. Your little ones will have a great summer camp experience in a fun, safe and nurturing environment. Variable attendance schedules are available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. *Registration for Summer Camp will begin March 2010
Events
Get free tickets for your family to attend a cultural, social, religious or holiday event, a value of up to $100.
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 10:20am - 10:45am
Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Gruenwald and Cantor Martin Goldstein. Children of all ages and parents will enjoy the experience of learning traditional Shabbat and Jewish holiday blessings, songs and stories. Come join us as we celebrate Shabbat!
Thu, 09/09/2010 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tashlich (תשליך) is a ritual that many Jews observe during Rosh HaShanah. "Tashlich" means "casting off" in Hebrew and involves symbolically casting off the sins of the previous year by tossing pieces of bread into a body of flowing water. Just as the water carries away the bits of bread, so too are sins symbolically carried away. Join us for our Family Tashlich on the 1st Day of Rosh Hashanah, Thursday, September 9, 5:30 pm. We will meet at Rabbi Dollin's House (3795 South Hibiscus Way, Denver, CO 80237) and walk to Dahlia Hollow Park for Tashlich at approximately 6:15 pm.
Thu, 09/23/2010 - 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Come and shake the Lulav and enjoy dinner under the stars as we celebrate Shabbat and the harvest festival of Sukkot. Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat and our Annual Sukkot Dinner September 23, 2010 Kabbalat Shabbat, 6 pm, Dinner in the Sukkah, 7 pm Dinner in the Sukkah will be catered by Cohen’s Cuisine! Cost: $20/adult (13+), $10/child 5 – 12, $5/child 2 – 4 Contact Naomi Kirshner at 303-758-9400 for Dinner Reservations
Thu, 09/30/2010 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join the Family Simchat Torah Celebration Friday evening, September 30, 2010 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Join with our clergy and other members of the Alliance as we celebrate Simchat Torah, the joyous Festival when the Torah-cycle ends and immediately begins. Dance, parade, sing and enjoy refreshments as we celebrate together. Join us again the next morning at 8:50 a.m. as we complete the reading of the Torah and begin anew.