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450 South Kearney Street
Denver, C0 80224 303-399-0035 Fax
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I AM RODEF SHALOM "Where every member counts and every voice is heard" Who we are is a Kehillah Kedosha -a sacred community- made up of people who each have a story and special connection to Congregation Rodef Shalom |
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We are a Conservative synagogue of under 400 families located in southeast
Denver, in the heart of Denver's Jewish community. Our members represent a
cross-section of the population, from our founding senior members and older
recent residents to Denver, to families with children of all ages, single
parents and their families, singles and couples with diverse
experiences and backgrounds, and many young people seeking connection to the
Jewish community. We are proud to be one of the oldest Conservative
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Click Here Out ‘n About Upcoming Events Click Here Volunteers Needed Rabbi's Talmud Class, July 5 Rabbi's Talmud Class is scheduled on the following Sundays at 10:30 am: July 5 and July 19. We are currently "parked" on Page 30a(2), in the lower half of the right column. Those who have not yet acquired the second volume of the Artscroll Tractate Berachot are welcome to purchase it from Rabbi Gerson. Habitat for Humanity Build Date, July 12 Rodef Shalom's build day for Habitat for Humanity, is July 12, 9 am - 4:30 pm at 79 Winona Ct. Must be 16 years or older to volunteer. No experience is necessary; just be willing to work hard. Go to www.hiadenver.org to sign up. We need someone to provide lunch for the Sunday build days. If you sign up, please also either contact: Sallie Siegel at siegelsallie@gmail.com or 303-743-9009, or, Leslie Tjarks at ltjarks@earthlink.net or 303-220-0189. Senior Cinema Summer, July 13 "My Architect: A Son's Journey". A 2003 Academy Award Nominee for Best Documentary film. A riveting tale of love, art, betrayal and forgiveness- in which the illegitimate son of legendary architect Louis I. Kahn, undertakes a worldwide exploration to discover his father's work and to understand the personal choices he made. Movie will be shown July 13 at 1:30 with popcorn and refreshments. Cost $5. Please RSVP by July 6. 303-399-0035. Inner Sparks Follow Up, July 15 All are invited on Wednesday July 15, 7:00 pm to an interactive program entitled "Rabbi, I'm Not Religious, But I Am Spiritual: Spiritual Paths for the Non-Religious" facilitated by Rabbi Eliot Baskin, Denver's Jewish Community Chaplain, This workshop is designed to help those and their loved ones who are institutionally suspicious, but spiritually hungry; who distrust organized religion and/or who don't settle for easy answers to complex questions. RSVPs to the office are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. No charge. Sh'ma Salon, July 18 Salon participants read and discuss a 16-page issue of Sh'ma, addressing a specific theme in Jewish life or thought. The journal offers a sacred conversation where diversity and intensity are constant, where articulate viewpoints are woven around intelligent and accessible analysis. Sh'ma Salon will meet after Kiddush in the library on July 18 to discuss the December issue on Inside Writing. Please contact Rabbi Gerson if you would like one of his copies from the bulk subscription. Shabbat Under the Stars, July 31, Friday at 7:00 pm Join Cantor Saul Rosenthal for this informal, outdoor service welcoming the Sabbath. Open to all in the community. Shir Rodef, the congregation's music ensemble, will accompany the service using both traditional and contemporary melodies. An adjacent playground makes this an event for the entire family. 
Tisha B’Av commemoration on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at
B’nai Havurah, 6445 E. Ohio Ave. Denver, 80224. This collaborative
event is free and open to all members of Denver’s Jewish community. We
will begin our observances at 7:00 pm with a pot-luck vegetarian “seudah
mafseket” (final meal before a fast) which will be accompanied by study and
discussion. Chanting the Book of Lamentations (Eicha) will take place
in their (darkened) sanctuary beginning at 8:15 pm. The learning and
following rituals will be led by Rabbi Bernard Gerson and Hal Aqua.
No reservations are necessary.Madregah Bet, August 3 Join Rabbi Gerson for Madregah Bet, every Monday in August from 7:30 - 9:00 pm. This annual class, which is intended to be a second-step study, engages in an in-depth conversation about Jewish living and belief. The primary focus will be on the dichotomy between the devotional commandments - mitzvot bein adam l'makom - and the social mitzvot - mitzvot bein adam li-chavero. A nominal fee. Contact Rabbi Gerson for more information. On Monday evening, August 10th, "As A Driven Leaf" by Milton Steinberg will be our 2nd book. Both discussions will be held at the synagogue. There is no charge. Please RSVP to Cate Sawyer at the synagogue office.
Ruach v'Limud, Saturday, August 22Please join Shana Adler, Ilana Fishman, Ev Hutt and Ilana Steinberg for the first of what we hope will be a new Congregation Rodef Shalom minyan. We plan to gather sporadically during the year on Shabbat morning as an alternative to the sanctuary service. Inspired variously by our memories of our childhood homes, Hillel, Women's Retreat, alternative havurot around the country, and summer camp, we envision a minyan that will be participant-led, spiritually energized and energizing, with plenty of up-beat singing and new tunes, and friendly to families. We plan to substitute a discussion of the Torah portion of the week for formal layning and sermon. We anticipate sitting in a circle, rotating the service leadership and being open to experimenting with different forms of davening within a basically conservative, and, of course, egalitarian, framework. Our goal is for all of us to emerge from our service filled with the joy of Shabbat, having grown spiritually and having actively learned a bit of Torah from each other. Our first minyan will be August 22 at 10 am. Please let Ilana Fishman (immaof2@comcast.net or 303-756-3803) know if you're likely to attend, and especially if you'd like to help with making this sustainable over time. Melton Israel Study Tour, January 4-14, 2010 Rodef Shalom and Rabbi & Sue Gerson are lead players in the upcoming Melton Israel Study Tour, set for January 4-14, 2010. Enjoy a great itinerary of study, sightseeing, and accommodations for a reasonable price. View the itinerary at http://www.fmams.org.il/1f_israelseminars/1_seminars.htm. And, feel free to contact Rabbi Gerson if you are interested or have questions. Preschool Registration Forms for 2009-2010 School Year are now available & Camp forms for 2009. Spaces are filling fast, first come first served. Call the preschool 303-256-1061, or stop by the preschool office. Registration 2009-2010 |
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