Israeli

Denver Community Overview

Israel is as diverse area in terms of residents, faith and culture. Denver reflects that same diversity in our Israeli population. Throughout Denver you will find people of Israeli heritage who reflect the culture of this historical and magnificant country and who have brought their unique traditions to our Mile High City.

Denver's Jewish population is highly notable, as the Denver Metropolitan Area also has one of the largest Jewish communities in the U.S. As of 2006 there were 78,620 people of Jewish faith living in Colorado – 1.7% of the total population of Colorado.In the city of Denver, many members of the Jewish community are found in the West Colfax and Hilltop neighborhoods. The heritage of many generations of Hebrew Denverites is very visible in the city, and its many landmarks (several prominent synagogues among them). Denver is also home to the National Jewish Medical and Research Center. Famous peole of Jewish faith who are from or who lived in Denver include musicians Bob Dylan, Matisyahu and comedians The Smothers Brothers.

Karmiel, northern Israel's youngest and fastest growing development town was founded in 1964 and become Denver's fourth sister city in 1977. The builders of Karmiel beautifully emulate the pioneer spirit of Denver. Denver and Karmiel share energetic urban planning, mild climates, low humidity, and a mountainous background. The "Denver Room" which sits in the midst of a community/cultural center in Karmiel and the Denver Park acquaint residents there with our association. Denver's Karmiel Park reflects our connection with our sister city in Israel.

Community Resources

The American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Mitchell G. Bard, Executive Director
mitchellbard@gmail.com
The American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise (AICE) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), nonpartisan organization to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship by emphasizing the fundamentals of the alliance — the values these two nations share. They help to develop social and educational programs in the U.S.

Anti-Defamation League
1120 Lincoln St #1301
Denver, Co 80203
303-830-7177
http://www.adl.org/
The Anti-Defamation League was founded in 1913 “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Now the nation’s premier civil rights/human relations agency, ADL fights anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry, defends democratic ideals and protects civil rights for all.

Anti-Defamation League- Boulder
303-449-2607
Same as above

Allied Jewish Federation of Colorado
300 South Dahilia Street, Suite 300
Denver CO, 80246
303-321-3399

http://www.jewishcolorado.org/
To build and sustain Jewish life in Colorado, Israel and around the world.

B’nai B’rith Denver
350 South Dahlia Street
Denver, Colorado 80246
303-393-7358
http://bnaibrithdenver.org
The mission of B'nai B'rith is the worldwide promotion and defense of Jewish and human rights including the survival and peaceful development of the state of Israel, the preparation of Jewish youth for religious and civic leadership and the operation of volunteer and professional networks for providing community service.

B’nai B’rith Youth Organization
350 South Dahlia Street
Denver, Colorado 80246
303-316-6385
RMRBBYO@aol.com
http://www.rmrbbyo.org
The B'nai B'rith Youth Organization (BBYO) is a Jewish Youth group that is open to Jewish teens ages 14-18. BBYO is a group for teens led by teens, who are backed by a supportive adult staff made up of full-time professionals and volunteer advisors. BBYO is multi-denominational, and allows Jewish teens to explore their own Jewish identity.

Beth Nehamah Hospice
14800 E Belleview Dr
Aurora, Colorado 80015
Elizabeth Spencer
303-766-7600
elizabeth.spencer@bethnehamah.org
http://www.bethnehamah.org
Beth Nehamah Hospice, meaning "House of Comfort" is a community-based hospice providing services to terminally ill patients throughout the Denver Metro area. With offices on Shalom Park's campus, Beth Nehamah provides services to clients wherever they call home - care center, assisted living environment or private home. Guided by Jewish values and traditions, Beth Nehamah's focus is to provide skilled symptom management with professional and compassionate emotional and spiritual support to ensure that clients maintain dignity and quality of life.

Boulder JCC
3800 Kalmia Avenue
Boulder, Colorado 80301
Amanda Conti, Marketing Director
303- 998-5626
amanda@boulderjcc.org
http://www.boulderjcc.org
The Boulder JCC's mission is to provide programs and services based in Jewish values and traditions in a place where people of all ages and backgrounds gather to exchange ideas, learn and grow together.

The CELL
99 West 12th Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80204
303-844-4000
yaffa@thecell.org
http://www.thecell.org
The Center of Empowering Living and Learning.

CO Jewish Venture Philanthropy Fund
300 South Dahlia
Suite 300
Denver, Colorado 80246
303-245-0611
Fax: 303-442-5528
http://www.cjvpf.org

Chabad Jewish Center- South Metro Denver
5922 E. County Line Rd.
Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126
Rabbi Avraham Mintz
303-694-9119
info@DenverJewishCenter.com
http://www.DenverJewishCenter.com
The Jewish Center provides a non-judgmental, welcoming environment for Jewish families and individuals to explore our rich heritage. No Membership All are welcome We invite you to be part of our growing family.

Colorado Jewish Professional Women
9725 E Hampden Ave, Suite 330
Denver, Colorado 80231
Jodi Cooper and Shira Zimmerman, Co-Chairs
720-747-8000
shira@zimconsulting.net

The Colorado Jewish Professional Women Networking Series is an exciting program for Jewish professional women to network, form relationships, and learn with colleagues and friends.

Community Help & Abuse Information
P.O. Box 102316
Denver, Colorado 80250
303-836-1818

Counseling Center of JFS
3201 S. Tamarac Drive
Denver, Colorado 80231
Stacey Weisberg
303-597-7777
Fax: 303-597-5000
sweisberg@jewishfamilyservice.org
http://www.jewishfamilyservice.org
Everyone needs a helping hand from time to time. For over one hundred years, Jewish Family Service of Colorado has helped individuals and families overcome life’s challenges. When you feel that you do need help in your life, you can count on us. Our caring, licensed counselors can help you find solutions to your problems.

Denver Sister Cities International
2480 W. 26th Avenue, Ste. 20-B
Denver, CO 80211
303-832-1336
http://www.denversistercities.org/karmiel.php
Denver and Karmiel, Israel became sister cities in 1977. Denver and Karmiel share energetic urban planning, mild climates, low humidity, and a mountainous background. The "Denver Room" which sits in the midst of a community/cultural center in Karmiel and the Denver Park acquaint residents there with our association. Denver's Karmiel Park reflects our connection with our sister city in Israel. Karmiel, northern Israel's youngest and fastest growing development town was founded in 1964.

Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Food Pantry
3201 South Tamarac Drive
Denver, Colorado 80231
303-597-5000
Fax: 303-597-7700
awood@jewishfamilyservice.org
http://www.jewishfamilyservice.org
Providing food assistance to those in need since 1990. The Jewish Family Service Kosher Pantry provides nutritious food to adults and children with minimal incomes. We distribute over 3,000 food packages throughout the community each year to qualified persons. The Kosher Pantry is an integral part of the greater Denver community?s food distribution to the hungry.

Hasifria at the BJCC
3800 Kalmia Avenue
Boulder, Colorado 80301
303-998-1900
librarybjcc@hotmail.com
HaSifria, the Boulder Jewish Community Library and Resource Center, is the primary Jewish educational resource center for people in Boulder County. Our goal is to provide teachers, students, clergy, communal institutions, and the community at large with a variety of Jewish educational resources.

The Institute for the Study of Israel in the Middle East (ISIME)
Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver
2201 South Gaylord Street
Denver, CO 80208-2324
303-871-4995
isime@du.edu
http://www.du.edu/gsis/isime/
Institute of Study of Israel in the Middle East at The University of Denver
The Institute for the Study of Israel in the Middle East - ISIME - has two aims: First, to sponsor scholarly and other activities that contribute to peace and prosperity for Israel and its neighbors. Second, to deepen the ties between the state of Israel and its neighbors and the University of Denver - as well as the broader Denver community and the greater American community. ISIME is a part of the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) at the University of Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA.

Jewish Colorado
300 South Dahlia St.
Denver, CO 80246
720-934-5365
http://www.jewishcolorado.org/
A comprehensive website developed by the Allied Jewish Federation of Colorado and the Rose Community Foundation, listing resources for new and old residents featuring all the Jewish community in the Denver/Boulder area has to offer.

Jewish Community Center
350 South Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80246
303-399-2660
http://www.jccdenver.org/
The Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center (JCC) is a comprehensive family center. The JCC's mission is to provide recreational, cultural, educational and social programs to perpetuate, strengthen and serve the Jewish community, guided by its own timeless Jewish goals and values.

Jewish Family Service of Colorado
3201 South Tamarac Drive
Denver, CO 80231
303-597-5000
http://www.jewishfamilyservice.org/
Jewish Family Service of Colorado provides mental health, youth and senior programming to restore well-being to the vulnerable throughout the greater Denver community by delivering services based on Jewish values.

Jewish National Fund
1515 Arapahoe Street, 16th Floor
Denver, Colorado 80202
303-573-7095
Fax: (303) 825–1185
rwitkow@jnf.org
www.jnf.org

Jewish Virtual Library
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/states/CO.html
Online resource for information about the Jewish faith and practices.

Mile Chai on line directory
http://www.milechai.com/directory.htm
Featuring information for persons of Jewish faith in Denver.

Plan It Jewish, an online Directory
http://colorado.planitjewish.com/jp/home?location=home
Featuring information for individuals and families about Israel, Jewish education, senior services, synagogues, organizations, food and more.

Rose Community Foundation
600 S Cherry St # 1200
Denver, CO 80246
303-398-7400
www.rcfdenver.org
Rose Community Foundation was established in 1995 to help make the Greater Denver community a vibrant and healthy place to live. The Foundation concentrates its resources in five key program areas: Aging, Child and Family Development, Education, Health and Jewish Life. They award grants in seven counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson.

Young Judaea - Desert Mountain Region
300 South Dahlia Street, Suite 206
Denver, CO 80246
Judith Levitsky, City Coordinator
303-321-8013

18 Pomegranates
PO Box 19649
Boulder, Colorado 80308-2649
303-953-9906
info@18pomegranates.org
http://www.18pomegranates.org
18 Pomegranates is a private, non-profit foundation motivated by the Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam (“repairing the world”). In this light, 18 Pomegranates initiates and supports innovative ideas and programs working to improve our world. The foundation believes in the importance of promoting leadership, philanthropy and encouraging collaboration with organizations to respond to emerging community needs. 18 Pomegranates initiatives include Chidush, Dare to Dream and the Seed Council.

Religious Institutions

Browse Israeli Religious Organizations

Food, Markets and Restaurants

Browse Israeli Restaurants

Fun, Sports, Culture and Education

Association of Jewish Libraries
Denver Chapter:
79 Franklin St.
Denver, CO 80218
303-355-2798
General inquires:
Association of Jewish Libraries
P.O. Box 1118
Teanexk, NJ 07666
(212)-725-5359
ajibs@osu.edu
The Association of Jewish Libraries promotes Jewish literacy through enhancement of libraries and library resources and through leadership for the profession and practitioners of Judaica librarianship.

Boulder Jewish Festival
5345 Holmes Place
Boulder, Colorado 80303
Cheryl Fellows
303-417-0566
mail@boulderjewishfestival.org
http://www.boulderjewishfestival.org
Boulder Jewish Festival is a free, one-day celebration of Jewish culture for all ages, featuring live entertainment, dance, a Judaic art show, great food, and a children's play and craft area. It is a showcase for over 30 community organizations, and a great way to get connected and gather information about Jewish Boulder and the greater Denver area.

Boulder Seed Program
Multiple Locations
Boulder, Colorado 80303
Elisha Greenwald
(347)617-6948
info@boulderseed.com
http://www.boulderseed.com/
The Boulder Seed Program is an ongoing study hall where Jews from all backgrounds can experience one on one learning in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Students partake in Shabbos and attend stimulating classes covering various Jewish/ethical topics.

Brenner Family Library
51 Grape Street
Denver, Colorado 80220
303-388-4013
shalom@congregationemanuel.com
http://www.congregationemanuel.com

The Brenner Family Library of Congregation Emanuel maintains a collection of approximately 10,000 items including books, videos, audiotapes, CDs, magazines, books-on-tape, and large-print books. Internet sites and CD-ROMs are accessible in the Library. All of the Library's holdings are related to Judaism.

Colorado Agency for Jewish Education
300 S. Dahlia, Suite 101
Denver, CO 80246
303-321-3191
http://www.caje-co.org/
The mission of CAJE is making Jewish life sacred through learning. CAJE identifies and fills Jewish educational needs in the community, and provides centralized programs and services.

Colorado Hebrew Coral
495 South Jersey Street
Denver, Colorado 80224
Carol Kozak Ward, Music Director
303-355-0232
ColoradoHebrewChorale@yahoo.com
http://www.coloradohebrewchorale.org
The Colorado Hebrew Chorale, founded in September 1993 by its music director, Carol Kozak Ward, is an independent, not-for-profit organization. The Colorado Hebrew Chorale welcomes all singers, in all voices. No previous knowledge of Hebrew is necessary.

Children’s Theatre at the BJCC
3800 Kalmia Avenue
Boulder, Colorado 80301
303-998-1900
BJCC@msn.com
The Children's Theatre at the Boulder JCC offers two fully-staged musicals, four performing arts classes and a summer camp each year. Programs are open to children from ages 6-18.

Mizel Museum
303-394-9993 ext 2
http://www.mizelmuseum.org/
The Mizel Museum’s mission is to present the continuum of the Jewish people within a multicultural context through the arts.

Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club (MOMC)
P.O. Box 24772
Denver, CO 80224
303-836-6662
http://www.coloradomosaic.org/
Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club (MOMC) provides group outdoor experiences, fosters the development of outdoor knowledge and provides a social environment for sharing those experiences. They encourage Jewish singles and couples to join in order to seek out other like-minded, outdoor oriented Jewish adults.