Kiddush Cup

Join The Jewish Experience for our 22nd annual Wine & Cheese Gala – featuring the exciting finale of The Kiddush Cup Competition.

Dine on Chef Cheryl Leban’s sumptuous savory treats, delicious desserts and famous cheesecake, while the talented outreach educators and their valiant lay leader teams compete to win your vote and take home the Kiddush Cup.

There’s no tastier way to support the incredible outreach and community building work of The Jewish Experience than this, with the best shmoozing in Jewish Denver.

Attire: Kiddush Casual. Or dress in your favorite team colors.

This competition aims to showcase the talent, creativity, and spirit of each team within the organization, as well as their connection to TJE.

Teams are competing in four categories: Recruitment, Cocktail Creation, Vignette Design, and Interactive Activity. A panel of judges will select the winner and, in addition, there will be a popular vote of event attendees, which will determine the winners based on originality, creativity, and overall impact.

The winning team takes home the Kiddush Cup!

Team Leader: Rabbi Raphael Leban

Jonathan Defez
Larry & Janice Fagen
Lisa Feld
David Kaufman
Cheryl Mirrop

Team Leader: Gila Ross

Betsy Brachfeld
Andrea Hyatt
Patricia Lackner
Kara Lukin
Jenny Rosenberg
Trudy Rubinson
Corina Zazulia

Team Leader: Rabbi Danny Wolfe

Max Cohen
Alex Cowan
Ryan Hearst
Lexi Kahn
Wendy Sherman
Eshley Spitzer

Team Leader: Rabbi Samuel Ross

Cheris & Adam Berlinberg
Rebecca & Jonathan Ramo Cofino
Jessica & Matt Mulverhill
Dan & Meryl Perlman