New Migrant Donation Site - Jewish Community Response
01/04/2023 12:10:40 PM
WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING DONATIONS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP:
Financial Contributions:
Newcomers Fund: Rose Community Foundation has launched The Newcomers Fund, to mobilize the community’s philanthropic interest in supporting the incoming migrant population. Dollars will be directed to Colorado nonprofits providing shelter, food, clothing, medical needs, workforce and...Read more...Join us for Two Great Hanukkah Events this Month!
11/30/2022 10:42:02 AM
Tuesday, December 20th at 7:00 PM
Would I be a Maccabee? Join Rabbi Hyatt for Chanukah Gelt, Candle-Lighting and Learning as we dig into the story of Chanukah and think about what it means to defend your beliefs in a complicated world of identity. As we witness increasing anti-Semitism, we're faced with choices all the time about how and when we show up with strength.
Register...Read more...
Temple Emanuel + JFS: Working Together to Resettle 100 Refugees From Afghanistan
02/23/2022 11:50:24 AM
The Denver Jewish Community has begun the process of welcoming hundreds of Afghan refugees. We have a rich history - as Jews and as Temple members - of participating in this work, and again, our country and our tradition are calling on us to reach out our arms in welcome. That tradition teaches us at least 36 times in the Torah that we are to welcome the stranger.
There are many different ways to participate in the nationwide...Read more...
Resources for Boulder County Residents and How to Help
01/05/2022 09:18:56 AM
Please see this PDF for information on how to receive help if you were affected by the wildfires in Boulder County, or if you would like to make contributions to help those affected.
Read more...Rabbi Emily Hyatt on MOED: The Mikvah of East Denver
11/03/2021 02:01:01 PM
*Exciting Update: As we have worked to get out the word about MOED, we received an incredible gift: an incredibly generous donor has agreed to a $50,000 match between now and Thanksgiving! That means every dollar we raise this month will be doubled, and we can work together to finish building our new mikvah. Read the letter from Rabbi Hyatt below, and make a donation!
Friends,
An exciting update about our East Denver...Read more...
Join us for Hanukkah!
11/03/2021 11:09:00 AM
Join us for an entire weekend of Hanukkah celebration, beginning December 3rd!
Friday, December 3rd
5:15 p.m. - Shabbat Evening Worship - Abbreviated
This will be a shortened service with the Mourner’s Kaddish. It will take place in the sanctuary prior to the family experience outside. Inside...Read more...Reopening Update
10/03/2021 08:03:27 AM
Fall is here! With COVID-19 conditions changing, and outdoor opportunities winding down, the Re-opening Task Force, and the professionaRead more...
Research Project on the White Buses
09/15/2021 10:16:36 AM
Temple Member Roger Ritvo was recently awarded a grant to study the Swedish Red Cross's rescue of 30,000+ prisoners in the Nazi camps at the very end of World War 2, in spring 1945.
Roger Ritvo is a former college dean, university vice chancellor, and Distinguished Professor Emeritus who co-authored SISTERS IN SORROW. This book records the experiences of a dozen Holocaust survivors who worked as health aides, dentists, and technicians...Read more...
New Sanctuary Seat Plaques
09/15/2021 10:09:46 AM
What makes a sanctuary special? At Temple Emanuel, is it the beautiful stained-glass windows or the imposing ark? Is it being surrounding by almost 2000 other Jews when you pray or is it the beauty of the ark being opened and displaying our Torahs? It is all those things, but even more important, it is the memories we have in that space. Perhaps it is a departed parent taking your hand during a High Holy Days service or watching your child...Read more...
NOW: Register to Attend Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in the Tent
09/02/2021 12:01:19 PM
Register to Attend Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in the Tent
Dear Friends,
As we noted in an email earlier this week, we have madeRead more...
