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Adventure Rabbi Kids
For boys and girls ages 2 - 5 years
and their adult of choice
Winter Program meets for 4 sessions: 1^st Tuesdays, Nov - Feb

Join Rabbi Jamie Korngold and her daughters Sadie (age 5) and Ori (age 2) once a month as we learn about Judaism. In each session we will sing, make a craft or do a baking project and hear a story.

Dates and Topics:

• Tuesday Nov 3, 2009 (Intro.)
• Tuesday Dec 1, 2009 (Chanukah)
• Tuesday Jan 5, 2010 (Jewish show and tell)
• Tuesday Feb 2, 2010 (Tu B'Shevat)

Location: Class will meets in South Boulder from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Fee: $69 for the first child, $49 for participating sibling (if your younger child is too young to participate, he or she is welcome to come along at no charge).

The bris or brit milah, is the covenant ceremony in which we welcome a baby boy into the world with thanks and blessing. A mohel performs the circumcision and the rabbi blesses the newborn and gives him a Hebrew name.

Generally, we hold this ceremony eight days after the baby is born, as commanded in the Torah.

The service is generally held in the home, with a small gathering of friends and family. The service can be personalized with songs and readings chosen by the parents. We share stories about the meaning of the baby's name and the person for whom the baby is named, as well as ways in which we pray the baby will be like him or her.

Rabbi Korngold can join the mohel of your choosing in conducting a personalized ceremony for your family.

We welcome the opportunity to work with all kinds of families to celebrate the beginning of their child's life. The charge for planning and facilitating this ritual is $600 in Boulder and $650 in Denver or any other area within an hour's drive from Boulder.

Please contact Rabbi Korngold jamie@adventurerabbi.com or 303.417.6200 ext. 10 for more information or to plan your ceremony.

Adventure Rabbi: Synagogue Without Walls leads retreats for B'nai Mitzvah Classes, Sisterhoods, and other Jewish groups in search of deeply spiritual experiences, integrating Judaism and the outdoors.

Imagine working together as a team to reach the summit of a peak and then shouting the Shecheyanu from the mountain-top.

Imagine praying the morning service in an alpine meadow, while watching elk feed in the distance.

Imagine studying ancient texts about Jewish mystics wandering in the desert, while climbing through red rock canyons.

Our unique weekend adventures provide opportunities for us to deepen our relationship with ourselves, our community, and our Creator.

Gather a group of up to 25 of your family and friends for this spiritual hiking adventure. The cost is $500. Please contact Rabbi Korngold jamie@adventurerabbi.com or 303.417.6200 ext. 10 for more information or to plan your adventure.

Rabbi Yaakov Meyer, Aish Denver founder and director, offers touching and inspirational Baby Naming/Brit Milah ceremonies that can be held in homes, synagogues and other event locations. Parents and grandparents are directly involved in the ceremony, which includes prayers and readings that offer deeper insights into the special meaning of each Jewish life-cycle event.

Participation is free.

Available for all children born to a Jewish biological mother.

Location of your choice.

1. By Jewish women and men in order to achieve a change in spiritual status (which will be further explained below);
2. As the final procedure for conversion into Judaism; and
3. For utensils that are to be used for food.

Shalom Hebrew School offers the best in Hebrew School education! This creative and exciting Sunday morning (9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ) program, developed for Jewish children, ages 4 through 12, was designed to nurture the seed of love for Jewish customs, celebrations and heritage.

Shalom Hebrew School provides a safe and secure environment for each child to learn two vitally important lessons:

1. To become a person whose feelings are deeds are sensitive to the lives of other people—a “mentsch.”
2. To face life’s situations in a balanced, healthy and positive way—with a winning attitude!

Children will also learn to read Hebrew. This will give them the tools to celebrate their Bar/Bat Mitzvah properly and participate in prayer services for many years to come!

Children will go beyond the traditional celebratory aspect of their Bar/Bat Mitzvah occasion and learn that it is a special time to embrace Jewish values.

New friends will be made among peers, and among mentors and teachers. Jewish youngsters will come together from every part of the Jewish spectrum to learn about how the similarities and the differences among people can truly be wonderful.

Topics Include:
• Hebrew Reading
• Torah/Parsha
• Holidays
• Jewish Values
• Prayer
Cost is $635 for the year

There’s no better way to experience the People and the State of Israel for the first time than on an Allied Jewish Federation of Colorado Summer Family Mission to Israel. Geared toward families with pre-Bar/Bat Mitzvah–age children, our missions are one of a kind.  Federation staff work directly with our partners in Israel to create an itinerary that caters to young children, but that also appeals to their parents and even their grandparents. Led by the most experienced guides, participants enjoy a family-friendly adventure that takes them from the top of the Golan Heights to the depths of the Dead Sea, from the sandy beaches along the Mediterranean to the majestic canyons of the Negev, and from the sights and sounds of modern-day Tel Aviv to the beauty and history of ancient Jerusalem. This amazing journey offers you the perfect way to not only connect with your immediate family, but also with your extended Jewish family, all of whom are waiting to welcome you with open arms and give you a tour of your Homeland. More than a family vacation, a Summer Family Mission to Israel is truly the trip of a lifetime.  Family Missions are open to families with pre-Bar/Bat Mitzvah–age children, but MazelTot discounts only apply to families with children under the age of 5 who have not participated in an Allied Jewish Federation of Colorado mission before.

Family missions typically occur in the late June/early July summer months.  The average cost of a four person family is $10,000, or approximately $2,500 for each participant.  If you are interested, please contact Connie Egland at cegland@ajfcolorado.org or (303) 316-6499 for more information. 

*Based on limited interest, Federation is no longer planning a Family Mission for the summer of 2010.  If you are interested in participating on a Family Mission for the summer of 2011, please contact Connie Egland at the number referenced above.  All Family Missions are contingent upon Federation's ability to recruit a minimum number of families. 

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. 

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.

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.

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

Beth Ami, Colorado Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, serves the entire Denver/Boulder metro area. Our Denver location is Montview Bouldevard Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia Street, Denver.   Our northern location is Countryside Recreation Center, 10470 Oak, Westminter, near Flatirons Crossing. 

Sheila Malcolm, Boulder, and Michelle Davis, Highlands Ranch are currently enrolled in the Leadership Program through the International Institute of Secular Humanistic Judasim.  They serve as a community guide, ceremonial officient, philosophic counselor, educator, and movement spokesperson.  Sheila or Michelle  will design a Humanistic Jewish ceremony with you to welcome your new baby to the Jewish community. Cost for the ceremony is $250.   Please call 720-748-1533 or email info@bethami.com for more information.

Beth Ami, Colorado Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, sponsors a Jewish Cultural School (JCS to encourage our children to value their Jewish identity.  We strive to create a community of learners who achieve cultural literacy of their Jewish heritage.  Our school features age appropriate activities to teach Humanistic Jewish art, music, and literature as well as beginning Hebrew, tzedakah activities, and holiday celebrations.  Humanistic Judaism honors Jewish culture and tradition and affirms that human beings possess the power and responsibility to shape their own lives.

Our teachers are caring members of our congregation with extensive teaching backgrounds.  We meet beweekly, 16 sessions, at Countryside Recreation Center, 10470 Oak, Westminster, major crossroads are Wadsworth Boulevard and 108th, near Flatirons Crossing Mall. JCS meets every other Sunday 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.  Cost for one child is $300/year.  Additional children receive a discount.  No one is ever turned away due to financial reasons.

Parents are invited to learn while their children are at JCS.  Our Adult Education program is led by Sheila Malcolm, one of our madrihkim (lay leaders).  Parents are also invited to join our pot luck luncheon featuring foods eaten by Jews throughout the world.

For more information, please visit our website www.bethami.com, call  (720) 748-1533 or email Lenore Kingston, education@bethami.com. 

BMH-BJ provides clergy services for baby namings and Brit Milahs to both members and non-members of BMH-BJ. Whether done during morning services, Sunday afternoon or at Shabbat, the clergy members will work with you to make your celebration special.  The celebration can take place at the synagogue or off-site.  For more information, call 303-388-4203. Rental space for your celebration is available by calling the main office at 303-388-4203.