All life-cycle events in our Temple Emanuel community can be held in the synagogue or other appropriate venues. Please contact us to discuss your ceremony.
Contact our Clergy support person, Pam at 303-388-4013 ext. 308
Temple Emanuel
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Temple Emanuel is a dynamic Reform synagogue. Our mission is to inspire individuals to maximize their Jewish identity and to participate actively in our religious community. Temple Emanuel has multiple opportunities for families and individuals to participate in a plethora of activities that suit their interests.
Some of the programs offered are the following:
Temple Emanuel Preschool and Kindergarten is a welcoming dynamic Jewish Preschool where all children are valued, respected and encouraged to grow, within a community of learners who are compassionate and dedicated to social, emotional and academic growth. Through a play-based/emergent curriculum children learn the fundamental concept of socializing and getting along with one another. Our emergent curriculum develops activities and enriches environments which reflect the children's interest, while offering appropriate developmental tasks. Jewish holidays are celebrated in a manner appropriate for young children. On Thursdays and Fridays the children experience the beauty of the holiday of Shabbat - wherein blessings are said over candles, juice and challah. The preschool also offers a summer camp where enriching field trips and outdoor experiences are offered on the premises. The children enjoy swimming, water play and a host of outdoor activities. A large part of the day is spent outdoors exploring the world around them.
Worship Services take place all year round. Families can choose from Friday night services, Shabbat dinners, and Saturday worship services followed by Torah study and a light Kiddush luncheon. Tot Shabbat services and dinner occur once a month for parents with young children and once a month on Saturday for young families.
Adult Programs - The Network is a Senior Group that holds various activities through the month. They visit the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, the Zoo and visit exhibits at the Mizel Museum of History, to name just a few.
Youth Programs - Frankel Club Junior Youth Group for 6, 7, & 8th grades do a variety of challenging activities. Friedman Club Temple Youth Group for 9-12 grades have their own board members and explore learning, praying and fun. Shwayder Camp is a phenomenal Jewish outdoor living experience that provides a camp experience to over 450 children every summer in the mountains.
Religious School - The Temple offers a Religious School Program, with strong family education and social action components ranging from kindergarten to tenth graders. The programs are designed to engage both the hearts and minds of our children.
Brotherhood and Sisterhood - Monthly Brotherhood and Sisterhood Programs take place. Some of the activities consist of Barbeques, Lox'n Bagels Breakfasts, Girls Night Out and Rosh Chodesh Programs.
Social Justice programs - K'Vod Catering cooks serve the homeless every other week on Sunday afternoons. Grief Support Group runs through the year for those families feeling the loss of a loved one and are in need of comfort. Habitat Interfaith continues to build homes for families. Hospital Visits - the clergy regularly visits patients who are in the hospital.
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.
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.
Class is offered at Congregation Emanuel, 51 Grape St., Denver, Colorado 80220. Registration takes place in December for members, January for parents already enrolled and February for new parents. If interested in the class, you can call the preschool office at 303-321-7258 and we will put you on our mailing list. This class is for children 12 months to 18 months old by October 1st.
Class meets every Thursday from 9:15–10:45 a.m. Year began August 24, 2009 and runs through May 28, 2010. This is for parents and tots to experience new and exciting activities together and with other families. Monthly tuition is $115.
Class is offered at Congregation Emanuel, 51 Grape Street, Denver, Colorado 80220. Registration takes place in December for members, January for parents already enrolled and February for new parents. If interested in the class, you can call the preschool office at 303-321-7258 and we will put you on our mailing list. This class is for children 18 months to two years old by October 1st.
Class meets every Tuesday from 9:15–10:45 a.m. Year began August 24, 2009 and runs through May 29, 2010. This is for parents and tots to experience new and exciting activities together and with other families. Monthly tuition is $115.
Our summer camp runs for two consecutive sessions in the months of June, July, and August, beginning in early June and ending in early August. There are two consecutive sessions. Location - Congregation Emanuel, 51 Grape St., Denver, Colorado 80220. Registration takes place in early Spring. The age range is parent/tot (12-24 months) to kindergarten (five years old) Temple Emanuel offers an exciting, fun, safe, nurturing summer camp where every day is a new adventure. We have water play, music, art, science, cooking, afternoon enrichment classes, outdoor activities and sports. During the summer, we have numerous guest visitors and a variety of entertainment for the campers. On Fridays everyone celebrates Shabbat with the lighting of the Shabbat candles and Shabbat songs, led by clergy. Most importantly, our campers will make new friends while surrounded by our loving and caring teachers. Cost for each five week session, 9:00-12:30: Tuesday/Thursday - $280; Monday, Wednesday, Friday - $400; Monday - Friday - $680. Parent Tot classes meet once a week with a cost of $110 for each five-week session.
Preschool for 2 year olds - Must be 2 by October 1st. Monday to Friday a.m. , 9:00-12:30. Location - Congregation Emanuel. 51 Grape St., Denver, Colorado 80220. Registration takes place in December for members, January for parents and February for new parents. If interested in the class you can call the preschool office at 303-321-7258 and we will put you on the mailing list. Year began August 24, 2009 and runs through May 28, 2010. Through a variety of particpatory learning, emergent curriculum and socialization activities, our 2's will explore their world and gain a sense of independence in a nurturing atmosphere. We limit the number of children in our 2-year-old rooms to ensure that every child receives individual attention and encouragement from the teachers. Monthly tuition is $645. This is a child's first opportunity to expore learning on their own through play and hands-on experience.
Preschool for 2 year olds - Must be 2 by October 1st. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday a.m., 9:00-12:30. Location - Congregation Emanuel, 51 Grape St., Denver, Colorado 80220. Registration takes place in December for members, January for parents and February for new parents. If interested in the class you can call the preschool office at 303-321-7258 and we will put you on the mailing list. Year began August 24, 2009 and runs through May 28, 2010. Through a variety of participatory learning, emergent curriculum and socialization activities, our 2's will explore their world and gain a sense of independence in a nurturing atmosphere. We limit the number of children in our 2 year old rooms to ensure that every child receives individual attention and encouragement from the teachers. Monthly tuition is $380. This is a child's first opportunity to explore learning on their own through play and hands-on experiences.
Preschool for 2 year olds - Must be 2 by October 1st. Tuesday and Thursday a.m., 9:00-12:30. Location - Congregation Emanuel, 51 Grape St., Denver, Colorado 80220. Registration takes place in December for members, January for parents and February for new parents. If interested in the class you can call the preschool office at 303-321-7258 and we will put you on the mailing list. Year began August 24, 2009 and runs through May 28, 2010. Through a variety of participatory learning, emergent curriculum and socialization activities, our 2's will explore their world and gain a sense of independence in a nurturing atmosphere. We limit the number of children in our 2 year old rooms to ensure that every child receives individual attention and encouragement from the teachers. Monthly tuition is $265. This is a child's first opportunity to explore learning on their own through play and hands-on experiences.
Preschool for 3 year olds - Must be 3 by October 1st. Monday to Friday a.m., 9:00-12:30. Location - Congregation Emanuel, 51 Grape St., Denver, Colorado 80220. Registration takes place in December for members, January for returning families and February for new families. If interested in the class you can call the preschool office at 303-321-7258 and we will put you on the mailing list. Year began August 24, 2009 and runs through May 28, 2010. We strive to create an environment for 3 year olds that develops their social skills, allows each child to grow through their curious nature, introduce new skills to prepare them for their pre-kindergarten year, while allowing them to make their own choices and follow their own interests. Our teachers work as teams to create curriculum to keep up with the inquisitive minds of 3 year olds. Monthly tuition is $645.
Preschool for 3 year olds - Must be 3 by October 1st. Monday, Wednesday and Friday a.m., 9:00-12:30. Location - Congregation Emanuel, 51 Grape St., Denver, Colorado 80220. Registration takes place in December for members, January for returning families and February for new families. If interested in the class you can call the preschool office at 303-321-7258 and we will put you on the mailing list. Year began August 24, 2009 and runs through May 28, 2010. We strive to create an environment for 3-year-olds that develops their social skills, allows each child to grow through their curious nature, introduce new skills to prepare them for their pre-kindergarten year, while allowing them to make their own choices and follow their own interests. Our teachers work as teams to create curriculum to keep up with the inquisitive minds of 3-year-olds. Monthly tuition is $380.
Preschool for 3 year olds - Must be 3 by October 1st. Tuesday and Thursday a.m., 9:00-12:30. Location - Congregation Emanuel, 51 Grape St., Denver, Colorado 80220. Registration takes place in December for members, January for returning families and February for new families. If interested in the class you can call the preschool office at 303-321-7258 and we will put you on the mailing list. Year began August 24, 2009 and runs through May 28, 2010. We strive to create an environment for 3-year-olds that develops their social skills, allows each child to grow though their curious nature, introduce new skills to prepare them for their pre-kindergarten year, while allowing them to make their own choices and follow their own interests. Our teachers work as teams to create curriculum to keep up with the inquisitive minds of 3-year-olds. Monthly tuition is $265.
Preschool for 4 year olds - Must be 4 by October 1st. Monday to Friday a.m., 9:00-12:30. Location - Congregation Emanuel, 51 Grape St., Denver, Colorado 80220. Registration takes place in December for members, January for returning families and February for new families. If interested in the class you can call the preschool office at 303-321-7258 and we will put you on the mailing list. Year began August 24, 2009 and runs through May 28, 2010. Our Pre-kindergarten program is presently getting rated by Qualistar which is a statewide non-profit organization working with childcare providers, parents, and communities to improve the quality of early childhood education in Colorado. Our pre-k classrooms are developmentally appropriate, play-based, and child directed. The combination of curriculum creates well-rounded learners, which is meaningful for all children and prepares them for their kindergarten year. Monthly tuition is $645.
Preschool for 4 year olds - Must be 4 by October 1st. Monday, Wednesday and Friday a.m., 9:00-12:30. Location - Congregation Emanuel, 51 Grape St., Denver, Colorado 80220. Registration takes place in December for members, January for returning families and February for new families. If interested in the class you can call the preschool office at 303-321-7258 and we will put you on the mailing list. Year began August 24, 2009 and runs through May 28, 2010. Our Pre-kindergarten program is presently getting rated by Qualistar which is a statewide non-profit organization working with childcare providers, parents and communities to improve the quality of early childhood education in Colorado. Our pre-k classrooms are developmentally appropriate, play-based, and child directed. The combination of curriculum creates well-rounded learners, which is meaningful for all children and prepares them for their kindergarten year. Monthly tuition is $380.
Retreats
Use a 50% discount on a family retreat or family mission to Israel, up to $400. Restricted to families who have never participated in that retreat or trip before.
Shwayder Camp is located at 10,200 feet in the beautiful Rocky Mountains on the slopes of Mt. Evans. We have 240 acres of spectacular mountain forest. Shwayder is one of the oldest Reform Jewish camps in the United States. Every activity is grounded in our Judaic value system, a philosophy central to living a meaningful life. Our camp is a camp of "living Judaism."
Family camp is a family based Jewish program with worship, horse back riding, ropes course, arts and crafts, plus a unique chance to meet other Jewish families in a beautiful mountain setting. Camp is held Labor Day Weekend or late August member and non-members welcome.
Cost includes communal sleeping arrangements, activities, meals, snacks $140 per adult, $90 per child.
Please contact Ron Leff at 303-388-4013 ext. 327
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 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Featuring Michael Friedman from Temple's Shabbat Unplugged band.
Bring a blanket and dinner, and welcome Shabbat with some energetic funk and R&B. No charge.
Questions? Contact Susie Sigman: sigman@EmanuelDenver.org or call her at 303-388-4013 ext. 325
Fri, 08/20/2010 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Shabbat Really Unplugged in the Round with Steve Brodsky(inside). A great musical service. No charge.
Contact Susie Sigman: sigman@EmanuelDenver.org or call her at 303-388-4013 ext. 325
Thu, 09/09/2010 - 8:30am - 10:45am
Children ages 2 years to first grade are invited to experience a Rosh Hashanah program especially designed for their needs. This program will invite your child to participate in creative and meaningful programs including a short service and an opportunity to blow the shofar. Parents can attend morning services while their young children celebrate and learn nearby. Register online at the Temple's website at www.EmanuelDenver.org. Registration is required by August 30. If you have registration questions, contact Alaina Green: 303-947-9148 or alainagreen@yahoo.com.
Sat, 09/18/2010 - 8:30am - 10:45am
Children ages 2 years to first grade are invited to experience a Yom Kippur program especially designed for their needs. This program will invite your child to participate in creative and meaningful programs including a short service and an opportunity to blow the shofar. Parents can attend morning services while their young children celebrate and learn nearby. Register online at the Temple's website at www.EmanuelDenver.org. Registration is required by August 30. If you have registration questions, contact Alaina Green: 303-947-9148 or alainagreen@yahoo.com.