Nevei Kodesh: Jewish Renewal Community of Boulder

Contact Information:

Patrice Spitz 303-459-4521 or PatriceSpitz@yahoo.com

Congregation Nevei Kodesh

3269 28th Street

Boulder, CO 80301

Our Jewish Renewal community is a warm and welcoming place for those seeking new ways of experiencing Judaism. Nevei Kodesh seeks to bring together people from diverse backgrounds, including interfaith, traditional families, multi-cultural families, singles, seniors, Jews by choice, GBLT and participants in other spiritual traditions, who wish to engage in transformational Jewish study, spiritual practice and social action. Our Community school focuses on providing content-rich lessons about Jewish history and traditions, allowing children to find connections in ways that are most meaningful to their own experiences and learning styles. We have a variety of educational programs available for children of different ages along with adult programs for families.

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.

Simcha Tots! (formerly Babies & Buddies)

Simcha Tots is a fellowship of individuals with babies and kids up to 5, and older siblings.

Come join us for song, stories, snacks, and hands-on activities. We also explore Jewish topics on a deeper level for parents, such as the mystical meanings of Jewish holidays and how to celebrate them joyfully and meaningfully with children. We share ideas on how to incorporate Jewish practices into busy family lives.

All levels of observance, interfaith families, and different lifestyles are honored. Great way to meet other families of young children!

Our gatherings are once a month, 10:30-noon. $10 per session. Use your Mazeltot discount for up to 10 free sessions (up to $100 off) this program.

Dates and topics: Sun. Oct. 30, Sun. Nov. 20, Sat. Dec. 17, Sat. Jan. 28,, Tot Shabbat Feb. 17 6 - 6:30pm, Sat. Mar. 10th- Purim, Sun. Apr.22- Jewish Earth Day!, Sun. May 20, Sun. Jun. 24- Rosh Chodesh (new moon), Sun. Jul 22, Sun. Aug. 19 and Sun. Sept.9 (Rosh Hashana)

Simcha Tots is led by Patrice Spitz, Rabbinic Pastor student and mom. For questions or to RSVP, call Patrice 303-459-4521, or PatriceSpitz@yahoo.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

A beautiful ceremony where we welcome a new baby into the world with thanks and blessings, giving them a Hebrew name. These ceremonies can be held at various times after the baby is born. We share stories about the meaning of the baby's name, as well as ways in which we pray the baby will be like him or her.

These services can be held in the home, or in a sanctuary with one or both of the parents taking aliyah. We welcome small gatherings of friends and family, or a larger service that can be personalized with songs and readings chosen by the parents.

Brit Milah

A boy's Brit Milah is one of the oldest and most sacred ceremonies in Judaism. It is an outward sign of the everlasting covenant of Jewish people. We welcome traditional and modern ways of interpreting this important life-cycle event.

The ceremonies can take place at home or in a sanctuary where blessings are offered by the Rabbi, family and close friends, and the baby is given his Hebrew name. Often the parents will offer a few words about the significance of the name they have chosen. Finally, as is the case with most joyous life-cycle events, everyone joins in the Seudat Mitzvah, a festive meal and music.