JCC Fall Program Guide 2024

CONTACTS & HOURS Aquatics

303.316.6444 | aquatics@jccdenver.org

Pool Weather Hotline 303.355.4900

Indoor Pool (May 1 - September 30) Monday – Thursday: 6:00 am – 8:30 pm Friday: 6:00 am – 6:30 pm Saturday & Sunday: 7:30 am – 6:30 pm Indoor Pool (October 1 - April 30) Monday – Friday: 6:00 am – 8:30 pm Saturday & Sunday: 7:30 am – 6:30 pm

Engagement & Jewish Learning 303.316.6332 | engagement@jccdenver.org

Membership 303.316.6325 | membership@jccdenver.org

Mizel Arts and Culture Center Box Office

303.316.6360 | boxoffice@jccdenver.org

Monday, Wednesday – Friday: 12:00 – 5:00 pm and one hour before any Mizel Arts and Culture Center at the JCC event.

Outdoor Pool (May 1 - September 30) Monday – Thursday: 6:00 am – 8:30 pm Friday: 6:00 am – 6:30 pm Saturday & Sunday: 7:30 am – 6:30 pm

Philanthropy

Outdoor Pool (October 1 - April 30) Monday – Thursday: 7:00 am – 7:30 pm Friday: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm Saturday & Sunday: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

303.316.6369 | rentals@jccdenver.org

Fitness

303.316.6300 | fitness@jccdenver.org

Monday – Thursday: 5:30 am – 9:00 pm Friday: 5:30 am – 7:00 pm Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

303.316.6309 | jphilanthropy@jccdenver.org

Rentals

Tennis Center

303.316.6380 | tennis@jccdenver.org

Monday – Thursday: 7:00 am – 10:00 pm Friday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

These hours are subject to change due to seasonality, special programs, and events.

06 Camp Shai A premier Jewish Day Camp for kindergarten through sixth grade welcomes all backgrounds and offers a variety of fun activities to build confidence, foster new experiences, and create meaningful connections, all framed by universal Jewish values.

Nestled on 570 acres in Elbert, Colorado’s Black Forest, our Ranch Camp offers cozy cabins and daily adventures, including equestrian activities, trail exploration, climbing, and playing on our 60,000 sq. ft. sports field.

At the JCC Denver, we empower families with diverse, inclusive programs that foster engagement opportunities for all ages.

The JCC Denver Fitness Center offers a clean and welcoming facility with programs for all fitness levels, including group exercise, Pilates, cycling, basketball, personal training, and specialty classes.

arts, through exhibitions, concerts, films, author appearances, and festivals, hosted in the luxurious 400-seat Elaine Wolf Theatre, the 100-seat Pluss Theatre, a rehearsal studio, clay and art studios, and space for receptions and lectures.

Our team is dedicated to fostering generosity and support through fundraising and community engagement to sustain and expand our impactful programs and services.

The JCC Tennis Center is an indoor facility fostering community and excellence on and off the court, with membership supporting the JCC’s broader nonprofit mission and programs for all skill levels and ages.

Resource Guide This comprehensive guide offers a detailed directory of Jewish services for the community to utilize.

RESOURCE GUIDE

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TENNIS

22 Tennis

PHILANTHROPY

21 Philanthropy

MIZEL ARTS AND CULTURE CENTER

Arts and Culture Center 17 Mizel Enriching human experience for the Denver community with programs in the performing, visual, and literary

FITNESS

16 Fitness

ENGAGEMENT

08 Engagement & Jewish Learning

RANCH CAMP

07 Ranch Camp

CAMP SHAI

C O N T E N T S

Our facility features two heated pools, indoor and outdoor, ideal for year-round lap and free swimming, with engaging programs like private and group lessons and weekly exercise classes.

AQUATICS

05 Aquatics

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JCC TENNIS CENTER ADULT DRILL CLASSES TOP DOG DOUBLES JUNIOR TENNIS ACADEMY Refine your tennis skills with first class instruction, skill-enhancing games and drills.

Register at jccdenver.org/tennis

JCC FITNESS & AQUATICS CENTER Every Body Welcome!

303.316.6325 JCCDENVER.ORG

HIIT Studio Personal Training Group Fitness/Yoga Indoor/Outdoor Pool

AQUATICS AQUA FIT

Bring your bathing suit and challenge yourself with this low-impact cardiovascular and strength workout in the swimming pool - perfect for all levels of fitness! Not only will you be conditioning your heart, but you’ll also be utilizing a variety of pool equipment to tone and strengthen the muscles while in the water.

DEEP WATER AEROBICS

Deep Water Fitness is a low-impact, joint-friendly workout routine that builds strength and cardiovascular health. Participants will have fun taking part in new and exciting resistance exercises and underwater running drills with help from a floatation device.

MASTERS SWIM

Masters Swim is a program for those 18 years and older who would like to improve their fitness and master proper stroke techniques to become faster and more efficient in the water. Triathletes, recreational swimmers, people interested in competing, and those interested in staying fit are all welcome to join. This class is for everyone who swims for health, training, and most importantly, the social aspect. Each session will cover between 2500 – 4000 meters, depending on the swimmer’s skill and endurance level.

PRIVATE AND GROUP SWIM LESSONS

The purpose of our swimming lessons is to give participants an opportunity to create positive associations with water through play and exploration. Participants have the opportunity to progress through different class levels as they learn the skills necessary to demonstrate proficiency in swimming. Lessons are available for ages 6 months to adult.

YOUTH SWIM TEAM

This is a fun introduction to sportsmanship and healthy competition for ages 5 – 17 who possess limited competitive swimming experience.

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CAMP SHAI SCHOOLS OUT! DAYS

September 27, October 10, October 11, October 14 Sunrise Care: 7:30 - 8:30 am • $20/day Regular Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm • $100/day Sunset Care: 3:30 - 4:30 pm • $20/day Location: Jewish Community Center Denver School’s Out! Days are one-off camp programs that we host throughout the year when local schools are out of session. This year, School’s Out! Days will be run on any day that Denver Public Schools is closed.

SCHOOLS OUT! THANKSGIVING BREAK CAMPS November 25, November 26, November 27 Sunrise Care: 7:30 - 8:30 am • $20/day Regular Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm • $100/day Sunset Care: 3:30 - 4:30 pm • $20/day Location: Jewish Community Center Denver

School’s Out! Break Camps are larger blocks of camp programs that we host throughout the year when local schools are out of session. This year, we will be hosting Thanksgiving Break Camp, Winter Break Camp, and Spring Break Camp. For a full list of dates, please click here.

J P E R K S PA S S Priority registration on select programs

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RANCH CAMP FAMILY CAMP AT RANCH CAMP August 9 - 11 and Day Passes on August 10

Join us for a Family Camp weekend packed with horseback riding, sports, swimming, a ropes course, and farm animal encounters, all designed for different age groups. Enjoy Shabbat services, adult mixers, and a campfire with s’mores. Activities are tiered for all ages, and babysitting is available for children three and up. Arrive Friday for a full weekend or Saturday for the day. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience – learn more and sign up today!

RANCH FALL CELEBRATION AND FAMILY CONCERT All Ages September 28 Sliding Scale $34 - $51

Ranch Camp and the Mizel Arts and Culture Center are teaming up to offer a fall celebration. The Neustadt JAAMM Festival is closing out September with a morning family concert and then Ranch Camp will be hosting fall-themed activities throughout the day and into the evening.

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ENGAGEMENT & JEWISH LEARNING PRENATAL PREVENT JEWISH HEREDITARY CANCERS

Wednesday, September 18 • 7:30 - 8:30 pm Instructor: Dr. Christine Walsh, Gynecologist at UC Anchutz FREE

Protect Yourself and Your Family: Join Stacy Moss and Sarah Morris for a one-hour Zoom presentation on genetic testing for individuals with at least one Jewish grandparent, focusing on the community’s high risk for certain cancers and the importance of testing beyond family history, with genetic counseling available through Jscreen.

BREASTFEEDING BASICS

Monday, September 9; Thursday, December 5 • 6:00 - 8:30 pm $36/couple Breastfeeding education before baby arrives can help parents feel more confident when bringing baby home.

CAR SEAT SAFETY AND GEAR PLANNING

Monday, September 23 • 6:00 - 8:30 pm $36/couple Learn the fundamental principles of securing your precious cargo in a car seat and picking the right baby gear for your family needs. Explore the latest safety standards and guidelines to keep your child secure during every journey.

JEWISH BABY UNIVERSITY (JBU)

Fall session: October 20 - November 18 Expected due date falls between: January - March 15, 2025 JCC Denver and Rose Hospital Sliding Scale ($180 - 396/couple) In partnership with Rose Hospital Designed for expectant parents, this innovative program combines childbirth education with an exploration of the Jewish traditions and rituals connected with pregnancy, birth, and parenting. Co-created by the JCC and Rose Medical Center, JBU is a series of eight classes. The program also includes dinner with a Mohel to discuss baby naming and Brit Milah, Babysafe, and Journey to Parenthood.

LEGACY PLANNING FOR THE NEW PARENT Thursday, December 9 • 6:00 - 7:30 pm $18/couple

This class covers the importance of estate planning, especially for parents, and includes topics such as the consequences of not having a plan, estate taxes, will-based vs. trust-based estate plans, choosing an attorney, and nominating guardians for children, including those conceived through assisted reproduction or with special needs.

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INFANT CLASSES

TODDLER CLASSES

BABY CAFÉ

ARTISTIC TOTS

(0 - 6 MONTHS)

(18 MONTHS - 3 YEARS)

Baby Café is a welcoming, drop-in community for new parents, whether they are currently nursing, bottle feeding, or simply seeking a supportive space. This informal gathering offers professional lactation care and intervention as needed with opportunity for weighted feeds.

(Ages 18 months - 5 years) Mondays, September 9 - November 11 • 9:30 - 10:15 am $225/session Thursdays, September 12 - November 14 • 9:30 - 10:15 am $200/session Sundays, September 15 - November 10 • 9:30 - 10:15 am $200/session

BABY CLASSES

Join us as we explore the world of textures, colors, shapes, and selfexpression in this child-centered, process-based art class for parents and their young children.

Wednesdays, No Baby Café November 27, December 25 10:00 - 11:30 am FREE In partnership with Michaud Family

(6 - 18 MONTHS) ARTISTIC BABES

(Ages 6 - 18 months) Mondays, September 9 - November 11 • 11:00 - 11:45 am $225/session Thursdays, September 12 - November 14 • 11:00 - 11:45 am $200/session Sundays, September 15 - November 10 • 11:00 - 11:45 am $200/session An art class for parents and their early movers! Explore the world of textures, colors, shapes, and self-expression in this sensory-driven, process-based art class.

DANCE: TODDLERS

(Ages 2 - 3 years) Tuesdays, September 10 - November 12 • 9:30 - 10:00 am $220/session Tuesdays, September 10 - November 12 • 10:15 - 10:45 am $220/session This introductory dance class introduces young dancers to the art of movement through story telling, music, and games. Children will be introduces to multiple dance forms like Ballet, jazz, and hip hop. This is a drop off class, so parents should stay on site but children get to explore independence in the classroom.

MUSIC FOR BABIES WITH ALTITUNES (Ages 6 - 18 months) Wednesdays, September 11 - November 13 • 10:30 - 11:00 am $170/session Sundays, September 15 - November 10 • 10:30 - 11:00 am $136/session

It’s never too early to start bringing your child to a music class! Come and meet new families and nurture you and your baby’s natural music abilities in this fun class!

SIGNING SMART - BEGINNER

(Ages 5 months - 2 years) Tuesdays, September 10 - November 19 • 9:00 - 9:45 am $200/session Tuesdays, September 10 - November 19 • 10:15 - 11:00 am $200/session Your Baby CAN Talk! The Signing Smart class teaches infants and toddlers over 150 ASL signs to enhance early communication, reduce frustration, and promote cognitive and linguistic development, through engaging songs and activities for both children and caregivers.

The L’Dor V’Dor Fund aims to support and nurture a comprehensive journey, from prenatal care through the crucial early years up to age 3, in order to foster a robust foundation for a strong Jewish connection within the community.

The Baby Pantry is open for donations and pickups. Scan the QR code for our current drop-in hours. Please complete the Baby Pantry form to submit interest in donating, volunteering, or shopping for needs. Someone will be in touch with you shortly thereafter.

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PRACTICE PRESCHOOL

(Ages 18 months - 3.5 years) Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 10 - December 12 9:30 - 11:30 am $905/session Practice Preschool is a first classroom experience that facilitates a gradual separation of child & parents/caregivers. This program prepares children for the big transition to preschool by practicing social skills and skills of independence.

MIXED AGE MUSIC WITH ALTITUNES (Ages 1 - 5 years) Wednesdays, September 9 - November 14 • 4:15 - 5:00 pm $171/session

This mixed-age class encourages babies and older children to explore singing, dancing, and playing instruments together, with parents/ caregivers supporting their musical and rhythmic development.

MUSIC FOR TODDLERS WITH ALTITUNES

(Ages 18 months - 3 years) Wednesdays, September 11 - November 13 • 9:30 - 10:15 am $190/session Sundays, September 15 - November 10 • 9:30 - 10:15 am $152/session This music and movement class for early toddlers and new walkers promotes musical learning, creative expression, and physical development with activities such as singing, dancing, instrument playing, and vocal play, all in the company of parents or caregivers.

SIGNING SMART - TALKING TODDLERS (Ages 15 months - 3 years) Tuesdays, September 10 - November 19 • 11:45 am - 12:30 pm $200/session

If you and your child have already taken the Beginner Signing Smart class (and your child is 15 months or older and has 15 or more signs), you might feel ready to venture into the Signing Smart Talking Toddlers class.

SOCCER SHOTS MINI

(Ages 2 - 3 years) Sundays, September 15 - November 10 • 9:00 - 9:30 am $176/session Sundays, September 15 - November 10 • 9:35 - 10:05 am $176/session Thess high-energy programs introduces children to fundamental soccer principles, such as using your feet, dribbling and the basic rules of the game. Through fun games, songs and positive reinforcement, children will begin to experience the joy of playing soccer and being active.

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PRESCHOOL CLASSES (3 - 6 YEARS)

COOL CRITTERS (PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT)

(Ages 3 - 5 years) Tuesdays, September 10 - November 12 • 3:20 - 4:05 pm $240/session In this class, children will create clay pets, interact with a live animal named Lizzy, and build habitats using recycled materials while learning about ecosystems and interdependence.

DANCE PRE-BALLET AND TAP

(Ages 3 - 5 years) Mondays, September 9 - November 11 • 3:20 - 4:05 pm $198/session Miss Rachael’s Dance offers this structured dance class that introduces ballet and tap basics in a positive environment with music, props and creative movement. Young dancers learn how to follow directions, share and take turns while building their foundation and love for dance, movement and creativity.

MUSIC PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT

(Ages 3 - 5 years) Wednesdays, September 11 - November 13 • 3:20 - 4:05 pm $216/session In this class we will explore instruments, sing, move to music, use our imaginations, exercise our creativity, and begin to develop the foundational skills needed for instrument skills . Come explore music with us!

SOCCER SHOTS CLASSIC

(Ages 3 - 5 years) Sundays, September 15 - November 10 • 10:10 - 10:40 am $176/session Sundays, September 15 - November 10 • 10:45 - 11:15 am $176/session These programs utilize creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing and shooting. We also highlight a positive character trait each session such as respect, teamwork and appreciation. Learn more about Soccer Shots at www.soccershots.org Sunday Class will be held at Robinson Park.

SPANISH LANGUAGE SERIES

(Ages 3 - 5 years) Thursdays, September 12 - November 14 • 3:20 - 4:05 pm $200/session This course offers kids a fun and engaging way to explore Spanish language and culture, enhancing their vocabulary and language skills through games and activities that also support brain development.

STEM SERIES (PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT)

(Ages 3 - 5 years) Wednesdays, September 11 - November 13 • 3:20 - 4:05 pm $225/session Our multi-week STEM series offers kids an exciting adventure in science, technology, engineering, art, and math, exploring electricity, magnetism, and hands-on building projects like levitating blocks, magnetic art, and mini pinball machines.

TENNIS PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT (Ages 4 - 5 years) Mondays, September 9 - November 11 • 3:20 - 4:05 pm $216/session

Your child will engage in a fun tennis group lesson focused on learning the basics of the sport. Small rackets, nets and balls are used to keep this activity age appropriate. This class is held in the Social Hall. If the children show the skills required we will host some excursions to the tennis courts on the last class.

YOUTH

(PRE-K - 5) ART EXPLORERS: WOODLAND WONDERLAND

(Ages 8 - 11 years) Instructor: Katharine Robbins Thursdays, September 19 - October 17 • 4:30 - 6:00 pm $160/session

CLAY KIDS: WHEEL

(Ages 7 - 11 years) Instructor: Katharine Robbins Session 1: Sundays, September 15 - October 6 • 1:00 - 2:30 pm Session 2: Thursdays, November 7 - December 5 • 4:00 - 5:30 pm $160/session In this ceramics class, your child will learn the basics of working on a pottery wheel. With hands-on guidance from our experienced instructor, kids will create their very own bowls, cups, and creative vessels on the pottery wheel. Join us for a creative class where focus and fun come full circle!

COOL CRITTERS

(Ages 5 - 8 years) Tuesdays, September 10 - November 12 • 4:30 - 5:15 pm $240/session In this experience, kids create clay pets, interact with a live animal named Lizzy, and construct habitats using recycled materials while learning about ecosystems and the interdependence of plants, animals, and insects.

DANCE BALLET AND TAP

(Ages 5 - 7 years) Mondays, September 9 - November 11 • 4:15 - 5:00 pm $198/session Miss Rachael’s Dance offers this structured dance class that introduces ballet and tap basics in a positive environment with music, props and creative movement. Young dancers learn how to follow directions, share and take turns while building their foundation and love for dance, movement and creativity.

Create your own woodland wonderland in this mixed media class. Your kids will learn how to sew felted woodland animals like owls, bears, rabbits, foxes, and deer. In the second part of this class, they will sculpt and glaze trees, bushes, and caves while learning about the environment that these woodland creatures thrive in.

CLAY KIDS: FAIRYTALE FOREST

(Ages 5 - 7 years) Instructor: Cat Najarian Sundays, October 20 - November 10 • 10:00 - 11:30 am $160/session Create your own Fairytale Forest made from clay in this fun and approachable youth clay class.

CLAY KIDS: FALL HARVEST HANDBUILDING

(Ages 4 - 6 years) Instructor: Cat Najarian Sundays, September 15 - October 6 • 10:00 - 11:30 am $160/session In this course, students will explore the intersection of clay and nature by growing plants from seeds and creating hand-built clay vessels, ultimately learning about plant lifecycles and functional ceramicware techniques like coiling, slab, and pinch pots.

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DANCE: JAZZ LYRICAL

(Ages 6 - 8 years) Mondays, September 9 - November 11 • 5:15 - 6:00 pm $198/session This Class introduces the dancer to the codified technique of classic jazz dance. There is an emphasis on rhythm, isolations, oppositional movements, strength and flexibility. As the dancer continues studying jazz technique there is more focus on lines, energy, self expression, foundations and history. Dancers will be introduced to lyrical dance and learn to tell a story through movements of their body, influenced by the lyrics of the music.

SPANISH LANGUAGE SERIES

(Ages 5 - 8 years) Thursdays, September 12 - November 14 • 4:30 - 5:15 pm $200/session The Spanish Language Weekly Series offers kids an engaging way to explore Spanish language and culture, enhancing their vocabulary and understanding through fun games and activities that also support brain development.

STEM SERIES

(Ages 5 - 8 years) Wednesdays, September 11 - November 13 • 4:30 - 5:15 pm $225/session In our electrifying multi-week STEM series, kids will explore the realms of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through activities such as understanding electricity, experimenting with magnets, and building projects like mini pinball machines, all designed for a fun and educational adventure.

MOVING TRADITIONS: ROSH CHODESH FOR GIRLS (Ages 12 - 13) Gathers Monthly Sliding Scale Pricing

The JCC Denver partners with Moving Traditions to provide monthly teen groups where Jewish teens can gather in a safe space to navigate the challenges of adolescence, foster resilience, and explore social, emotional, and Jewish values with trained mentors.

YOUNG ADULTS JEWISH DELI BIKE TOUR Sunday, September 15 • 8:00 - 11:00 am Registration Opens August 1 Sliding Scale Pricing

Pump up your tires, get some schmear on those bagels, and get ready to cruise and nosh your way through Denver!

SENIORS & INTERGENERATIONAL ARTS AND CRAFTS

September 11, 25, October 9, 23, November 20, December 11 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Instructor: Jocelyn Miller Mizel Reception Room FREE, donation based

TEENS

Unleash your artistic spirit in a warm and welcoming environment designed exclusively for seniors.

CLAY TEENS: WHEEL

COMMUNITY TABLE LUNCH PROGRAM WITH JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE

(GRADES 6 - 12) (Ages 12 - 17 years) Instructor: Katharine Robbins Sundays, October 20 - November 10 • 1:00 - 3:00 pm $160/session Learn how to create wheel thrown pottery in this Teen friendly class!

JEWISH YOUTH CLIMATE MOVEMENT Sunday, September 8 • 3:00 pm

JCC Denver is home to the local JYCM Kvutzah (chapter). Join us on at the JCC Denver for our 2024 - 2025 kick-off event!

MOVING TRADITIONS: TZELEM (Grades 9 - 12) Gathers Twice Monthly Sliding Scale Pricing

This Tzelem group is specifically for nonbinary and trans teens. Together in a circle of support, participants experience an encouraging, sacred space. This Tzelem group will gather twice monthly. One gathering will be a learning session and the other will be a Shabbat experience.

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Tuesdays - Fridays 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Perlmutter Room Donation Based, $2.50

Meet interesting people, laugh, and enjoy a hot kosher-style lunch at the JCC Denver. The JFS Community Table lunch program is free to participants over 60 with a $2.50 suggested donation. The menu changes daily, and all faiths are welcome to join. New participants are encouraged to stop by, too, and create connections over lunch!

CURRENT EVENTS & SCHMOOZE

September 13, 20, October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15, December 6, 13, 20 10:00 - 11:30 am Mizel Reception Room (unless otherwise noted) Free, donation based Current Events & Schmooze is a weekly, informal gathering where folks gather to engage in relevant, timely discussions on books, politics, climate change, music and so much more.

KAVOD ON THE ROAD

SUKKOT LUNCHEON

Join the JCC in partnership with Kavod on the Road for monthly Arts and Culture programs!

Join us for a memorable Sukkot celebration filled with food, live music, and community on Tuesday, October 22 from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Together, let us embrace the beauty and blessings of the holiday as we gather in the sukkah to reflect, connect, and shake the lulov and etrog.

September 18, October 22, November 6, December 13 1:00 - 2:30 pm $5

MAH JONGG - BEGINNING

Class A - Instructor: Lynn Geller/Sharon Newman September 17, 24, October 1, October 8, October 15, 22, 29, November 5 12:30 - 3:30 pm Class B - Instructor: Erica Grey/Ellen Kline September 12, 19 (Wolf Room), 26, October 1, 8, 15, 24, November 7 6:00 - 9:00 pm Mizel Reception Room/Wolf Room Sliding Scale Have you been curious about learning how to play Mahjong? Are you interested in brushing up on your skills? This 7-8 class course will provide you with Mahjong skills you can use for years to come.

MAH JONGG - INTERMEDIATE December 4, 11, 18 2:00 - 4:00 pm Instructor: Erica Gray Mizel Reception Room Sliding Scale

Tuesday, October 22 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Sliding Scale

ADULT FINE ARTS INTERACTIVE ARTISTS GROUP ADVANCED SKILLS Tuesdays, October 29 - December 17 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Instructor : Boris Shoshensky $308.00

Discover how to create art using diverse ideas and techniques. In an enriching and creative environment, delve into design, color, composition, and spontaneity. Whether drawing or working with acrylics, watercolors, oils, or mixed media, you will be encouraged to transform your imagination and ideas into unique pieces of art.

JUDAICART

The JudaicART Series invites participants to explore Jewish imagery and themes through art, offering a variety of classes led by local Jewish artists to create meaningful and personal artworks that celebrate Jewish culture and traditions.

You’ve learned the basic mah jongg skills and are ready to take it to the next level. Join us at the JCC for a 3-week course where you will brush up on your beginner skills and continue to build on them.

MAHJ PLAY AT THE J

September 10, 17, 24, October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17 12:30 - 4:30 pm Wolf Room FREE, donation based

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MONTHLY BINGO

September 12, October 24, November 14, December 12 12:30 - 2:00 pm Instructor: Megan McQueen Mizel Reception Room FREE, donation based

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The JCC Denver is happy to offer monthly bingo. This is an opportunity to play for prizes and join in the fun!

SENIOR BOOK CLUB

September 12, October 24, November 14, December 19 10:00 - 11:30 am Instructor: Pam Fox Wolf Room FREE, donation based

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Are you an avid reader? Join the JCC Book Club, a group that reads a selected novel and meets once a month to analyze, debate, and draw connections about the book. Post-discussion, meet with the author of the novel via Zoom to get the answers to your questions. Register on the JCC website today.

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PAINTING

Mondays, October 28 - December 16 • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesdays, October 29 - December 17 • 6:30 am - 9:00 pm Instructor: Toby Meyer $168.00 Learn to develop paintings using a wide variety of ideas and techniques.

In an enriching and creative environment explore design, color, composition, and spontaneity. Working in acrylic, watercolor, oil, or mixed media, you will be encouraged to develop your imagination and ideas into your own individual paintings using your personal creative expression.

WATERCOLOR

Mondays, October 28 - December 16 1:00 - 4:00 pm Instructor: Toby Meyer $168.00 Explore the vibrant world of watercolor painting. Learn essential techniques, from washes to detailed brushwork, in a supportive and creative environment. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this class will help you develop your skills and express your creativity with watercolors.

CERAMICS CERAMICS WHEEL THROWING: BEGINNERS

Session 1: Mondays, September 9 - October 21 • 5:45 - 8:45 pm Instructor: Charles Jones $356.72 Session 2: Mondays, October 28 - December 9 • 5:45 - 8:45 pm Instructor: Katharine Robbins $305.76 Want to give the wheel a spin? Join us in our Beginners Wheel Class on Monday nights starting this September! No experience necessary.

CERAMICS INTRODUCTION: HANDBUILDING & WHEEL

Session 1: Thursdays, September 12 - October 24 • 5:45 - 8:45 pm Instructor: Sandy Oster $305.76 Session 2: Thursdays, October 31 - December 12 • 5:45 - 8:45 pm Instructor: Sandy Oster $305.76 This course covers the fundamentals of Ceramics. The first half of this course will introduce the techniques of handbuilding through pinching, coiling, and slab building. The second half will be wheel focused, with the goal of teaching students how to properly throw, trim, and glaze their pieces.

CERAMICS INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED: WHEEL & HANDBUILDING Session 1: Tuesdays, September 10 - October 22 • 5:45 - 8:45 pm Instructor: Kayle Lamar $356.72 Wednesdays, September 11 - October 23 • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Instructor: Kayle Lamar $356.72 Session 2: Tuesdays, October 29 - December 10 • 5:45 - 8:45 pm Instructor: Kayle Lamar $305.76 Wednesdays, October 30 - December 11 • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Instructor: Kayle Lamar + Ari Shahbazi $305.76

This intermediate and advanced ceramics course is for those who have already taken the Introduction to Ceramics and Beginners series or have approval from the ceramics department head. Classes are designed to allow room for student exploration of more advanced wheel and handbuilding techniques.

CERAMICS MIXED LEVELS

Session 1: Wednesdays, September 11 - October 23 • 5:45 - 8:45 pm Instructor: Ashley Garbin $305.76 Thursdays, September 12 - October 24 • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Instructor: Katharine Robbins $305.76 Fridays, September 13 - October 25 • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Instructor: Charles Jones $305.76 Session 2: Wednesdays, October 30 - December 11 • 5:45 - 8:45 pm Instructor: Ashley Garbin + Ari Shahbazi $305.76 Thursdays, October 31 - December 12 • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Instructor: Katharine Robbins $305.76 Fridays, November 1 - December 13 • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Instructor: Charles Jones $305.76 Time to mix it up! Join us in our Mixed Levels Ceramics class on Wednesday nights, Thursday Mornings, or Friday Mornings starting this September! Ceramics experience ranges from beginner to intermediate.

40TH ANNUAL JCC CERAMICS SALE Thursday, November 7 • 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Friday, November 8 • 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday, November 9: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday, November 10 • 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

CERAMICS ONE TIMERS: WHEEL CLASS Instructors Vary Sunday, September 29 • 4:30 - 6:00 pm Friday, October 18 • 5:30 - 7:00 pm $77/class

Come and enjoy a fun night out learning how to throw on the wheel! This class is designed for beginners and for those who want to get creative in a fun and laid-back atmosphere.

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CREATURE CREATION: PART 2: STAINING & GLAZING CERAMIC ANIMAL WORKSHOP

CERAMICS: ONE TIMERS WHEEL CAREGIVER AND ME Instructor: Katharine Robbins Sunday, December 8 10:00 - 11:30 am $77 for one adult and child pair

Spend time making memories with your little one in this adult and kid friendly wheel class.

CREATURE CREATION: PART 1: HAND BUILDING CERAMIC ANIMAL WORKSHOP Instructor: Ken Harrell Sunday, October 20 3:15 - 6:15 pm $110/person

Instructor: Ken Harrell Sunday, November 3 3:15 - 6:15 pm $110/person

Learn how to use stains and glazes to highlight details and make animal sculptures come to life. In this workshop Ken Harrell of Little Atrocities, littleatrocities.com, will teach you his staining and glazing techniques for you to incorporate into your ceramic journey.

NOTE: This workshop session is staining & glazing ONLY. Sign up for Part 1 to create your sculpture for this session.

CERAMICS: EXTRA OPEN STUDIO

Learn how to sculpt your own creative creature alongside sculptor Ken Harrell. NOTE: Staining & glazing will be done in Part 2 of the workshop series. If you want a fully colored sculpture, sign up for both workshop sessions.

Sundays, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, Select Fridays 4:00 - 7:00 pm $35/person per session

Need a little extra time in the studio? If you have already used your open studio allotment for the week, you can purchase this add-on for additional clay time in the studio. Same drill as open studio, just a little more time with your pieces per week.

Building skills and community through intimate classes and one-on-one instruction with professional artists.

• WHEEL THROWING • HAND-BUILDING • MIXED MEDIUM CLASSES

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CERAMICS SEMI-PRIVATE CLASSES & CERAMICS TEAM BUILDING CLASSES Instructors vary Select Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays Two-hour time slots Check website for pricing

Private (Group 2- 8 people): If you’re looking for a memorable way to create with friends and family, this is your class. This class is designed for all levels, from no experience to the fluent potter who wants to hang with their loved ones in a fun and creative environment. Email to inquire: ashahbazi@jccdenver.org

JEWISH BAKING JEWISH BAKING: BABKA

Instructor: Luisa Hagemeier September 26, October 24 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm Sliding Scale $36 | $54 | $77 Impress your friends and family when you bring home a couple of babkas you made yourself. Don’t worry, it’s easier than it looks!

JEWISH BAKING: HANUKKAH COOKIES Instructor: Luisa Hagemeier December 19 • 5:30 - 7:30 pm $77

Join us in the JCC Kitchen to bake an abundance of Hanukkah cookies to share with your loved ones. We will take care of all the prep work, you just have to show up to have some fun!

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JEWISH LIFE AND HOLIDAYS SUKKAH DECORATING AND PIZZA DINNER Tuesday, October 15 • 4:30 - 6:00 pm Free, Suggested donation of $36 per family

Families can create crafts to decorate the Sukkah and enjoy a pizza dinner outside in the Sukkah.

LATKES AND LIGHTS

Sunday, December 15 • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Sliding Scale JCC Denver is excited to welcome you back to our third annual Latkes and Lights event in celebration of Hanukkah! Prepare for those eight crazy nights by playing themed games, purchasing Hanukkah gifts, jamming to live music, munching on a variety of latkes from famous Denver restaurants as well as our very own community members, voting on your favorite staff-made menorah, and so much more! This family and community event is for everyone. Bring your partner, family members, children, and neighbors to enjoy this festival of lights.

FITNESS PERSONAL TRAINING

We are proud to have top Denver fitness professionals on our team, offering one-on-one and small group training. Our nationally certified trainers use InBody technology for precise body composition analysis, helping you build muscle, establish a healthy lifestyle, and improve stamina with personalized fitness programs..

NUTRITION COACH

Our Skilled Nutrition Coaching service provides in-person nutrition consults and ongoing coaching services to help you establish sustainable eating habits.

VINYASA YOGA

Each session will combine breath-synchronized movements and static poses that focus on alignment. This class focuses on improving flexibility and building strength while developing a strong body-mind-spirit connection by emphasizing the flow of breath. All levels welcome!

ALIGN AND FLOW YOGA

Moving in a slow flow, this class interweaves awareness of breath and healthy alignment principles, building presence and steadiness in mind and body. Suitable for all ages and abilities.

RESTORATIVE YOGA

Restorative yoga is a restful style of yoga in which poses are held for long periods of time (generally 1-5 minutes) using the support of props, allowing the body opportunity to release into the posture. The class will begin with gentle movement designed to draw you out of your day and into your body, allowing the body to prepare for rest. This gentle sequence will be followed by a series of long-held restful postures, focusing on relaxation and deep breathing.

REFORMER PILATES

Strengthen and lengthen your deep core muscles through this century old exercise designed by Joseph Pilates.

MAT PILATES

Strengthen and lengthen your deep core muscles through this century old exercise designed by Joseph Pilates

SPIN CLASSES

Studio cycle is a high-intensity exercise that combines cardio and endurance in a 50-minute calorie-crunching session! Not only is it great for giving you all the cardiovascular gains, but it’s great at toning muscles to make you super strong.

CIRCUIT TRAINING

Circuit training is a combination of exercises performed with short rest periods between them for either a set number of repetitions or a prescribed amount of time.

AFTER SCHOOL YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM

All-inclusive introduction to youth sports for ages 6-12. This class will assist with building awareness, movement and team building for kids.

Each week kids get to practice skill in a variety of sports. Perfect for kids who have extra energy to burn after school.

ZUMBA

Zumba is dance fitness rooted in four Latin rhythms: cumbia, merengue, salsa, and reggaeton. While Zumba focuses on these rhythms, it includes all different types of fun music. Zumba translates music and rhythms into high-intensity cardio in random intervals. The best part is that NO dance experience at all is required for Zumba, which uses visual cues, fitness techniques, and repetitive movements to help you groove to the music in whichever way feels best for you.

STEP AEROBICS

Step aerobics is a classic cardio workout. The “step” is a 4-inch to 12-inch raised platform. You step up, around, and down from the platform in different patterns to boost your heart rate and breathing and strengthen your muscles.

BARRE

A full-body, high-energy class that integrates elements of Pilates, Yoga, dance, cardio and strength training. Perfect for all levels!

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MIZEL ARTS AND CULTURE CENTER FESTO! FESTO!

Thursdays • 7:00 pm August 29, September 26, October 31, November 21, December 31 JCC Festo! Festo! is a monthly Klezmer and Balkan music concert and community jam session. Each month includes performances by the two house bands: Upsherin and Gora Gora Orkestar. Locations vary, so check the website ahead of each show.

NEUSTADT JAAMM FESTIVAL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES BY THE POOL – END OF SUMMER CELEBRATION WITH NANI VAZANA Monday, September 2 • 3:00 pm Sliding Scale: $10 - $20

Mizel Arts and Culture Center is closing out its Neustadt JAAMM Summer Concert Series with a performance by the amazing Nani Vazana.

NEUSTADT JAAMM FESTIVAL BOOKSTORE September 11 - September 15 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Neustadt JAAMM Festival is ecstatic to open our annual event with the popular book sale that takes over the JCC lobby. We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome back our bookstore patrons and invite new bibliophiles to snag a good read. Take a book to go or hang in the lobby with a cup of coffee. Our Jewish Bookstore presented by the Neustadt JAAMM Festival begins on September 11! This temporary store will be housed in the main JCC lobby from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm until September 15 and you will be delighted to see all of this year’s unique offerings!

ARI MELBER

Saturday, September 14 • 7:30 pm Sliding Scale $45 - $75 Mizel Arts and Culture Center presents MSNBC’s Ari Melber. Ari takes to the Elaine Wolf Theatre Stage to speak on all things current events, 2024 elections, and more! Ari Melber is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, news anchor, writer and attorney. He hosts The Beat with Ari Melber on MSNBC, which draws the largest audience for any 6pm show in MSNBC’s history, and serves as the network’s Chief Legal Correspondent, reporting across all platforms, including MSNBC, NBC News, The Today Show and NBC Nightly News. Melber received a 2016 Emmy Award for his reporting on the Supreme Court. $75 includes a VIP reception with food, drink and a schmooze with Ari Melber.

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PETER SIMON - ELEMENTARY PIANO Sunday, September 15 • 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm Sliding Scale $10 - $20 Family Four Pack for $35

Mizel Arts and Culture Center presents Elementary Piano with Peter Simon. A piano concert and comedy event that is geared towards elementary school aged students, preschool - 6th grade. Peter is a world class pianist and musician. He has toured extensively throughout Europe, and Asia, as well as hundreds of cities in the United States, with performances at Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center. He was born and raised in the Denver area and has been coming to the Denver JCC since he was young!

UNSPOKEN FILM PRESENTATION STARRING WOLF THEATRE ACADEMY ALUM CHARLIE KORMAN Thursday, September 19 • 7:00 pm Sliding Scale $5 -$15

Come celebrate Wolf Theatre Academy and Mizel Arts and Culture Center alum Charlie Korman who stunningly stars in this film about family, self-discovery and growing up. This moving film will pull at your heartstrings. Unspoken follows the story of Noam, a closeted teenager in a religious community who discovers that he might not be alone. When he finds a love letter written to his grandfather by another man before the Holocaust, he sets out to find this mysterious person and uncover his grandfather’s identity as well as his own.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAM AND WORKSHOP WITH ALTITUNES Sunday, September 22 • 9:30 am ELS Price - $25 per child / guardian Non-ELS - $30 per child / guardian ELS Family 2 pack - $40 Non-ELS Family 2 pack - $50

The Mizel Arts and Culture Center is partnering with the JCC Early Learning School and Altitunes to offer a Music Therapy educational program partnered with a workshop. The program starts with an educational session where childcare will be provided. Adults will be provided background and ideas on how to incorporate music therapy into day-to-day interactions with their children. The children will then be brought in for a hands-on workshop. Having trouble with transitions?

Meltdowns in the grocery store? This is the program for you! This program is for families with children 2 - 4 years old.

RACHEL FEINSTEIN

Thursday, September 26 • 7:00 pm $25 balcony / $35 Lower Level Join us for a night of laughter! Actress and Comedian Rachel Feinstein is a favorite among fans and fellow comedians alike. Named one of Variety’s “10 Comics To Watch” of 2024, her Netflix standup special Big Guy premiered in May 2024 on the streamer’s list of Top 10 TV Shows in the U.S. where it remained for over a week. The hour invites viewers into Rachel’s delightfully chaotic life as the wife of a firefighter, a mother, and a comedian. In the words of her 3-year-old daughter, “my daddy’s a hero and my mommy’s sarcastic.”

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RANCH CAMP FALL CELEBRATION AND FAMILY CONCERT All Ages Saturday, September 28 Sliding Scale $34 - $51

Ranch Camp and the Mizel Arts and Culture Center are teaming up to offer a fall celebration. The Neustadt JAAMM Festival is closing out September with a morning family concert and then Ranch Camp will be hosting fall-themed activities throughout the day and into the evening.

CHERRY CREEK THEATRE AND THE MIZEL ARTS AND CULTURE CENTER PRESENT: THE MOUNTAINTOP October 25 - November 17 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

A gripping reimagination of events the night before the assassination of the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On April 3, 1968, after delivering one of his most memorable speeches, an exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel while a storm rages outside.

When a mysterious stranger arrives with some surprising news, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy to his people.

By: Katori Hall Directed by: ShaShauna Staton

AIMEE GINSBURG BIKEL THEODORE BIKEL CENTENNIAL PROGRAM Thursday, November 14 • 7:00 pm Sliding Scale $15 - $25

Author and speaker Aimee Ginsburg Bikel, is touring the country with her special Theodore Bikel Centennial Program. The evening will showcase the arc of her husband’s career and legacy. Ginsburg Bikel founded the Theodore Bikel Legacy Project after Bikel’s death in 2015, and through the Project’s activities Ginsburg Bikel hopes the world will remember and take inspiration from the gigantic, generous, and important life of her late husband Theodore Bikel.

In association with Cherry Creek Theatre’s The Mountaintop, this program will highlight Bikel’s Jewish identity and how it influenced his constant fight for civil rights.

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PHILANTHROPY TODAH

Saturday, November 2 6:45 pm Join us for Todah 2024 on Saturday, November 2 at the JCC, starting at 6:45 pm. This “BIG” B-Mitzvah party with an adult twist promises great food, fun, and an opportunity to support JCC’s programs and services for all generations. jccdenver.org/todah

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YELLOW BALL CLASSES

TENNIS September 3 - October 17

RED BALL CLASSES (Ages 4 - 7)

Mondays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm Red ball classes are designed for young kids just getting started in tennis. The over-sized red ball, smaller court and lower net are perfect for learning the basics of the game.

ORANGE BALL CLASSES (Ages 7 - 10)

Beginner Mondays, 4:30 - 5:30pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm,5:00 - 6:00 pm Thursdays: 4:00 - 5:00 pm Intermediate Mondays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm Advanced Mondays, 5:00 - 6:30 pm Wednesdays, 5:00 - 6:30 pm Member: 60 Minute Class: $175, 90 Minute Class: $262 Guest: 60 Minute Class: $245, 90 Minute Class: $332 Orange ball classes range from beginner to advanced and will be played on a 60-foot court using softer balls. Lessons focus on agility, balance, and coordination along with movement, scoring, and stroke production.

GREEN BALL CLASSES (Ages 11 - 12)

Beginner Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm, Thursday, 4:00 - 5:00 pm Intermediate Mondays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm Advanced Tuesdays, 5:00 - 6:30 pm Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:30 pm Member: 60 Minute Class: $175, 90 Minute Class: $262 Guest: 60 Minute Class: $245, 90 Minute Class: $332 These classes range from beginner to advanced and will be played on a full-size, 78-foot court, using a softer ball than the adult version. Players will continue to build the basic skills needed to develop their game. Lessons will incorporate dynamic movement, technical instruction, point play, and match play fundamentals.

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(Ages 13 - 18)

Member sign-up opens Thursday, July 25 at 8:00 am Non-member sign-up opens Thursday, August 1 at 8:00 am Beginner Thurdays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm Intermediate Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:30 pm Intermediate/Advanced Mondays, 4:00 - 5:30 pm Tuesdays, 5:00 - 6:30 pm Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:30 pm Advanced (HS) Mondays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm (UTR 1 - 3) Tuesdays, 5:00 - 6:30 pm (UTR 3 - 5) Wednesdays, 5:00 - 6:30 pm (UTR 1 - 3) Wednesdays, 5:00 - 6:30 pm (UTR 3 - 5) Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:30 pm (UTR 1 - 3) Member: 60 Minute Class: $175, 90 Minute Class: $262 Guest: 60 Minute Class: $245, 90 Minute Class: $332 Classes range from beginner to advanced and will prepare players for competitive play. Practices will continue to work on stroke production and match play strategies and include footwork and fitness.

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ROSH HASHANAH YOM KIPPUR SUKKOT SHEMINI ATZERET & SIMCHAT TORAH HANUKKAH TU BISHVAT PURIM

PASSOVER YOM HASHOAH YOM HAZIKARON YOM HA’ATZMAUT SHAVUOT TISHA B’AV

ROSH HASHANAH YOM KIPPUR SUKKOT SHEMINI ATZERET & SIMCHAT TORAH HANUKKAH TU BISHVAT PURIM

PASSOVER YOM HASHOAH YOM HAZIKARON YOM HA’ATZMAUT SHAVUOT TISHA B’AV

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ROSH HASHANAH YOM KIPPUR SUKKOT SHEMINI ATZERET & SIMCHAT TORAH HANUKKAH TU BISHVAT PURIM ROSH HASHANAH YOM KIPPUR SUKKOT SHEMINI ATZERET & SIMCHAT TORAH HANUKKAH TU BISHVAT PURIM

PASSOVER YOM HASHOAH YOM HAZIKARON YOM HA’ATZMAUT SHAVUOT TISHA B’AV Rosh Hashanah

‫ראש השנה‬

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, one of the “High Holidays” in the Jewish calendar. Rosh Hashanah occurs every year during the Hebrew month of Tishrei and is celebrated over a two-day period. Traditionally, it is both a time of celebration and of serious introspection, a time to rejoice in the completion of another year while also taking stock of one’s life.

Traditional worship in a synagogue includes reciting prayers from the machzor (from the Hebrew root “to return.”) During the service a shofar (ram’s horn) is blown to symbolically awaken the listeners in the congregation and inspire them to atone and rejoice before the Judgement Day of Yom Kippur, the next upcoming Jewish Holiday.

Yom Kippur

‫יום כיפור‬

Yom Kippur, The Day of Atonement, is the Jewish Holiday that occurs 10 days after Rosh Hashana. Between the two holidays, Jews observe the 10 Days of Repentance, a time where those who practice can reflect on the opportunity for change in the coming year. It is a time to make amends with those you have wronged and ask for forgiveness.

Yom Kippur starts in the evening with a service called Kol Nidre. During this service a prayer is recited as a declaration annulling any vows made before God. During the 25-hour observance of the Yom Kippur Holiday, a customary fast occurs. The practice of fasting is intended to allow a person to be in a state of reflection and repent rather than indulge.

The Yom Kippur holiday ends with a service called neilah in which congregants stand before the open doors of the ark and ask for the final opportunity of forgiveness. The open doors of the ark symbolize the open gates of heaven. A long blast from the shofar signifies the end of the holiday, and thus the closing of the gates and the inscription in the Book of Life for the coming year.

Sukkot

‫סוכות‬

Sukkot begins five days after Yom Kippur. Sukkot is named for the Sukkah, a walled structure covered with organic material. On the holiday of Sukkot, Jewish

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people spend time in the sukkah, evoking the temporary dwellings the Israelites inhabited on their way out of Egypt after escaping from slavery. The festival of Sukkot is one of the three great pilgrimage festivals of the Jewish year. During Sukkot, Jews also take and wave the Four Kinds while reciting a blessing. The Four Kinds are an etrog (citron), a lulav (palm frond), three hadassim (myrtle twigs), and two aravot (willow twigs).

‫שמיני עצרת‬ ‫שמחת תורה‬

Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah

Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah come at the conclusion of Sukkot. Shemini Atzeret means the “Eighth Day of Assembly,” while Simchat Torah means “Rejoicing in Torah.” Simchat Torah conveys a clear message about the centrality of Torah in Jewish life. It is both a source of Jewish identity and a precious gift from God.

‫חנוכה‬

Hanukkah

Hanukkah, or the Festival of Rededication, celebrates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after its defilement by the Syrian Greeks in 164 BCE. “Hanukkah” directly translates to “dedication” in Hebrew. The eight-day festival of Hanukkah is also known as the Festival of Lights, and we light the menorah or hanukkiah (candelabra) on each night of the festival. The message of Hanukkah is one of Jewish resilience and commitment to maintaining a culture and peoplehood. During Hanukkah, you may also see people playing the game of dreidel.

Dreidel is a gambling game that was used as a façade so Greek soldiers did not see Jews studying.

The dreidel has a Hebrew letter on each side – (nun), (gimel), (hei), (shin). These letters represent the saying, “nes gadol haya sham,” translating to, “a great miracle happened there.”

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Tu Bishvat

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‫ט"ו בשבט‬

Tu Bishvat is the Jewish holiday occurring on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shvat. It is also called the New Year of the Trees. In contemporary Israel, the day is celebrated as an ecological awareness day and trees are planted in celebration.

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Purim

The holiday of Purim is celebrated every year on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar. It commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia from Haman’s plot “to destroy, kill and annihilate all the Jews.”

To celebrate, Jews will attend synagogue to hear the reading of the megillah (Book of Esther), eat a festive meal, get dressed in costume, and eat hamantaschen.

Hamantaschen are triangular pastries filled with jelly, chocolate, or poppy seeds. These sweet cookies are symbolic of Haman’s hat, which was known to be triangular.

‫פסח‬

Passover

Passover is one of the three major pilgrimage festivals of ancient Israel. The holiday celebrates the liberation of the Israelites (before they we were known as Jews) from slavery in Egypt by way of a leader, named Moses. This famous story is told in the Book of Exodus in the Torah.

To celebrate, Jews around the world gather for the ritual meal, or seder, to retell the story of the Exodus.

Moses went to the Pharoah, saying, “Let my people go.” The Pharoah refused. Therefore, God unleashed a plague on the Egyptian people. Moses returned to the Pharoah, again saying, “Let my people go.” The Pharoah refused him yet again. God unleashed another plague.

This pattern continued until ten horrible plagues befell the Egyptian people - the Nile River turned into blood, frogs, lice, diseased livestock, boils, hailstorms, locusts, darkness, and finally the slaying of the firstborn sons of the Egyptian people. The Israelites marked their doorframes with lamb’s blood as protection, so the angel of death “passes over” their homes and does not harm them. This is where the name for this holiday comes from.

Yom HaShoah

‫יום השואה‬

Yom HaZikaron

‫יום הזיכרון‬

Yom Ha’Atzmaut

‫יום העצמאות‬

Yom HaShoah is the Day of Remembrance. It is a commemorative day in which the victims of the Holocaust are remembered.

It is marked on the 27th day in the month of Nisan.

Yom HaZikaron is on the fourth of Iyar, the day preceding Israel’s Independence Day. It was declared by the Israeli Knesset (parliament) to be a Memorial Day for those who lost their lives in the struggle that led to the establishment of the State of Israel and for all military personnel who were killed while in active duty in Israel’s armed forces.

Israel’s Independence Day is celebrated on the fifth day of the month of Iyar, which is the Hebrew date of the formal establishment of the State of Israel. On this date in 1948, members of the “provisional government” read and signed a Declaration of Independence in Tel Aviv.

Shavuot

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Tisha B’av

‫תשעה באב‬

Shavuot commemorates when the Jews received the Torah at Mount Sinai after the Exodus from Egypt. To celebrate Shavuot, Jews will attend synagogue and enjoy a festive meal with cheesecake, cheese blintzes, and cheese kreplach.

Tisha B’av, the ninth of the month of Av, is a day of mourning for Jews. Tisha B’av is the holiday that commemorates a series of catastrophes in Jewish history.

Most notably, this holiday is to remember the destruction of the first and second temples and the sacking of Jerusalem in 586 BCE and 70 CE. Tisha B’av is a collective and communal sadness that is meant to be shared.

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‫ראש השנה‬ Rosh Hashanah 6:40 pm, October 2 - 4

‫יום כיפור‬ Yom Kippur 6:25 pm, October 11 - 12 ‫סוכות‬ Sukkot 6:18 pm October 16 - 23 Shemini Atzeret ‫שמיני עצרת‬ 6:08 pm, October 23 - 24

‫שמחת תורה‬ Simchat Torah 6:07 pm, October 24 - 25

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‫חנוכה‬ Hanukkah 4:41 pm, December 25 January 2 ‫ט"ו בשבט‬ Tu B’Shevat 5:33 pm, February 12 - 13 ‫פורים‬ Purim 7:05 pm, March 13 - 14 Passover (Pesach) ‫פסח‬ 7:35 pm, April 12 - 20

‫יום הזיכרון‬ Yom HaZikaron 7:52 pm, April 29 - 30 Yom Ha’Atzmaut ‫יום העצמאות‬ 7:53 pm, April 30 - May 1 Shavuot ‫שבועות‬ 8:22 pm, June 1 - 3 Tisha B’av ‫תשעה באב‬ 8:11 pm, August 2 - 3

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Looking to buy or sell a home? Denver native, Kelly Mehta, has witnessed the transformational growth that continually draws people to the Denver metro area. Rooted in honesty, integrity, and accountability, Kelly is known for building lasting relationships that support her clients’ real estate goals.

FEELING VERKLEMPT OVER CARE OPTIONS FOR YOUR FAMILY?

CarePatrol’s local Senior Care Consultants offer support in the navigation of care options including home care, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and sometimes skilled nursing, or respite (shortterm) care. CarePatrol services are provided at no cost to the senior or their family.

Review your unique situation with our comprehensive care discovery and recommend safe and appropriate care and housing solutions.

Explore all options including home care, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and sometimes skilled nursing and respite care.

Personally narrow down, schedule and tour with you at vetted and recommended communities.

Assist you throughout the process for a smooth and stress-free care transition.

Provide our service at no cost to you or your family!

CarePatrol of Denver

CarePatrol of South Metro Denver

o: 720-675-8308 e: denver@carepatrol.com

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KIDS & TEENS Newborn Nanny Consultants 425.422.8268 newbornnannyconsultants@gmail.com

Progress Through Play 7400 E Orchard Rd, Suite 280S Greenwood Village, CO 80111 720.549.0661 brita@ptpdenver.com

Rockabye Rockies 720.724.8638 Rockabyerockies@gmail.com

MEDICAL PROFESSIONS A Wild Smile Pediatric Dentistry 2975 Roslyn Street, Suite #160 Denver, CO 80238 (720) 945-1234 info@awildsmile.com

Caring Connections, LLC Deborah Fishman, Psy.D. 2121 South Oneida Street, Suite 336 Denver, CO 80224 303.520.5172 debafishman@gmail.com

Colorado Circumcision 303.386.2704 coloradocircumcision1@gmail.com

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Curated to Grow - Occupational Therapy & Parent Coaching 862.432.5749 curatedtogrow@gmail.com

Dulin McQuinn Young 4949 S Syracuse Street, Suite 400 Denver, CO 80237 303.246.1111 info@trialproven.com

Dulin McQuinn Young was built by trial lawyers who embody the will to win, and we pride ourselves on getting the best possible results for our clients. We are known for taking the fight to insurance companies, corporations, and dangerous drivers across Colorado.

Our proven record in the courtroom and recoveries on behalf of our clients set us apart. With over 20 years of experience, we believe there is no greater honor than fighting for those who have been injured by others. Our Colorado personal injury attorneys and staff have dedicated their careers to helping clients obtain maximum value for their injuries. If you have been injured by someone else’s negligence, contact (303) 246-1111 to schedule a free consultation.

Sarah Morris Law, LLC 700 Colorado Blvd #246 Denver, CO 80206 303.335.0629 sarah@sarahmorrislaw.com

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Daniel Hettleman, Ph.D., PC 1544 York Street, Third Floor Denver, CO 80206 303.912.6632 dhettleman@comcast.net

Denver Bris with Sarah Grope, MD; Certified Mohelet 720.529.1926 denverbris@gmail.com

Karin Susskind, MD, FAAFP, Certified Mohelet 303.819.6139 boulderbris@gmail.com

New Chapter Psychiatry 7581 E Academy Blvd, Suite 209 Denver, CO 80230 720.575.4480 dr.sheldon@newchapterpsychiatry.com

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Partners in Pediatrics 3801 E. Florida Avenue Suite 300 Denver, CO 80210 303.388.4256 pipforms@partnersinpediatrics.com

situation. We will personally meet with you and help you find the right independent living, assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing option. We also partner with in-home care providers and other resources related to living safely in your home.

We look forward to serving you and helping you thrive as you age.

10K Counseling (970) 633-2958 ruby@10kcounseling.com

RESTAURANT & BEVERAGE Occasions Catering 1789 W Warren Ave Englewood, CO 80110 303.789.1867 info@occasionsdenver.com

Rosenbergs Bagels and Delicatessen 720.440.9880 info@rosenbergsbagels.com

Rosenberg’s Bagels and Delicatessen celebrates the history and evolution of Jewish food, deeply rooted in New York City’s culinary heritage. Our products pay homage to past generations’ ingenuity, food as a lifeline through meticulous techniques.

At Rosenberg’s we believe that food connects and binds us together. We honor the lineage of this food; how it’s prepared, the cultures it came from, the history that got us here, and the promise it brings for the future.

SOCIAL SERVICES A.H.K. Counseling & Therapy Services 720.924.6020 adam.kleger.licsw@gmail.com

Gitit Kaufman Connecting Dots Counseling, LLC 6535 S Dayton st. Suite 1650 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 720.235.8598 Gitit@ConnectingDotsCounseling.com

Jewish Fertility Foundation 2897 N Druid Hills Road, Suite 146 Atlanta, GA 30329 720.255.1623 shira@jewishfertilityfoundation.org

The Jewish Fertility Foundation engages hopeful parents by providing financial assistance for fertility treatment, emotional support through support groups and a fertility buddy program, and infertility education to those struggling to build their families.

Simons Therapy

SENIOR SERVICES CarePatrol

PO Box 150584 Denver, CO 80215 720.675.8308 Denver@CarePatrol.com Founded in 1993, CarePatrol helps elderly clients and their families navigate the different care options so you can continue to thrive as you age. We take the time to learn your preferences, your care needs, your support system, and your financials situation; we then narrow down your search to vetted options that match your personal

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50 S Steele St, Suite 950 Denver, CO 80209 720.772.6915 simons.therapy.info@gmail.com

SOCIALIZING & NETWORKING Denver Jewish Chamber of Commerce 720.707.1612 president@denverjewishchamber.com

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Kabbalah Experience

CONGREGATIONS Aish of the Rockies 9550 E Belleview Ave. Greenwood Village, CO 80111 303.220.7200 office@aishrockies.org

Base Denver

303.656.9347 dave.yedid@moishehouse.org

BMH-BJ Congregation 560 S Monaco Parkway Denver, CO 80224 303.388.4203 director@bmh-bj.org

B’nai Havurah

6445 East Ohio Ave - B’nai East 1700 S. Grant Street - B’nai West Denver, CO 80224 303.388.4441 office@bnaihavurah.org

Congregation Beth Shalom PO Box 3107 Littleton, CO 80161 303.505.9236 shalom@cbsdenver.org

Congregation Rodef Shalom 450 South Kearney Street Denver, CO 80224 303.399.0035 mainoffice@rodef-shalom.org

The Denver Kehillah Fischer Hall 560 S. Monaco St. Pkwy Denver CO 80224 713.922.2473 info@denverkehillah.org

The Jewish Experience

3540 South Poplar Street, Unit 104 Denver, CO 80237 303.337.0959 admin@kabbalahexperience.com

Temple Emanuel 51 Grape St Denver, CO 80220 303.388.4013 shalom@emanueldenver.org

Temple Micah Denver 1980 Dahlia Street Denver, CO 80220 303.388.4239 info@micahdenver.org

Temple Sinai 3509 S Glencoe St Denver, CO 802370 303.759.1827 lauren@sinaidenver.org

ORGANIZATIONS Anti-Defamation League Mountain States 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1301 Denver, CO 80203 303.830.7177 mountainstates@adl.org

The Blue Dove Foundation 404.490.23910 info@thebluedovefoundation.org

Center for Judaic Studies 2000 East Asbury Ave., #157 Denver, CO 80210 303.871.3020 cjs@du.edu

399 S Monaco Parkway Denver, CO 80224 303.316.6412 info@theje.com

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Denver Academy of Torah

Jewish Family Service of Colorado

Denver Jewish Day School

Jewish National Fund USA

6825 East Alameda Avenue Denver, CO 80224 720.859.6806 tsylvan@datcampus.org

2450 S Wabash St Denver, CO 80231 303.369.0663 info@denverjds.org

Ekar Farm

6825 E Alameda Ave Denver, CO 80226 860.716.9231 jason@ekarfarm.org

The Golda Meir House Museum Auraria Campus 1148 9th Street Denver, CO 80204 303.475.9964 lena.fishman@ahec.edu

Hadassah Greater Denver 303.321.7430 DenverChapter@hadassah.org

Holocaust Awareness Institute 2000 East Asbury Ave., #157 Denver, CO 80210 303.871.3021 hai@du.edu

Honeymoon Israel

1134 North Downing Street, Apt 1 Denver, CO 80218 734.662.3683 rose.osburn@honeymoonisrael.org

JCC Denver

350 South Dahlia Street Denver, CO 80246 303.399.2660 info@jccdenver.org

JEWISHcolorado 303.321.3399 Philanthropy@JEWISHcolorado.org

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3201 South Tamarac Drive Denver, CO 80231 303.597.5000 centralintake@jewishfamilyservice.org

303.573.7095 rachael.solomon@jnf.org

Kavod Senior Life 22 South Adams Street Denver, CO 80209 303.399.1146 Info@KavodSeniorLife.org

Mizel Arts and Culture Center at the JCC 350 South Dahlia Street Denver, CO 80246 303.316.6360 boxoffice@jccdenver.org

Moishe Pod City Park 847.922.2086 MoishePodCityPark@gmail.com

National Council of Jewish Women Colorado Section PO Box 460892 Denver, CO 80246 303.332.7637 ncjwcolorado@gmail.com

Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society 2000 East Asbury Ave., #157 Denver, CO 80210 303.871.3016 Joshua.Furman@du.edu

Shalom Park

14800 East Belleview Drive Aurora, CO 80015 303.680.5000 Cindy.Silverman@shalompark.net

Roots & Branches Foundation 303.398.7400 info@rcfdenver.org

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JCC DENVER RESOURCE GUIDE 2024 - 2025 At the Jewish Community Center of Denver (JCC), we strive to create a hub for collaboration, partnerships, and community enrichment. We actively seek out individuals and organizations in our community to work alongside in ways that bolster unity and foster growth for both our organization and others.

As such, the JCC Denver has created a comprehensive Resource Guide with the aim of providing a centralized location for our partners to promote their services and offerings. This comprehensive marketing resource will be distributed to our growing and dynamic community in booklet form and will also be available on our website (25,000+ website traffic per month).

Choosing to be part of our annual Resource Guide is an opportunity to strengthen the bonds between your organization and the community at large. For those interested, additional advertising can be purchased for the print edition (released annually, in August) and also featured on televisions mounted in public access places through the JCC. We look forward to learning more about your organization through collaboration and working in tandem to promote your services!

Your business information will be listed by field on the Resource Guide page on the JCC Denver website.

THOSE FIELDS INCLUDE: Jewish Religious and Community Organizations Social Services Kids and Teens College and Adult Education Socializing and Networking Senior Services

Jewish Media Arts and Entertainment Simchas and Celebrations Medical Professionals Housing and Real Estate Restaurant and Beverage Law

JOIN THE RESOURCE GUIDE TODAY! CONTACT BLAIR AT 303.316.6320 BBECKER@JCCDENVER.ORG