We are well aware that this Sunday, the ninth day of Av, Tisha B’Av is the saddest day of the year. We sit on the floor until noon of that day and we recite Kinnos, special prayers evoking the tragedies of yesteryear which actually remind us of the calamities that…
Faces of TJE: Rabbi Tzvi & PB Alyesh Bid Farewell to Denver After years of teaching, connecting, and being a warm presence within The Jewish Experience community, Rabbi Tzvi and…
Faces of TJE: Jacquie Marks – Finding Meaning and Community at TJE Jacquie Marks’ journey back into Jewish life has been rich with rediscovery, but it’s her connection to The Jewish Experience (TJE) that has turned inspiration into action—and community into home.
🍲 Lights, Camera, Connection! Our sold-out screening of Centered brought the house down—in the best way. Great film, even better people. Dive into the gallery and soak up the vibes!
Two and a half tribes opted to stay in Transjordan and not inherit land in Israel proper. And they did so with tremendous sacrifice. They were away from their families for 14 years until the conquest of Israel and the apportioning of the land was completed. In the exchange between…
For Aaron Polster, the events of October 7, 2023, marked a profound shift—not just globally, but personally. Before then, Aaron had what many might call a “satisfactory” Jewish life in Denver. He was no stranger to Jewish tradition. He’d gather 30 friends for an annual Passover seder, attend synagogue for…
The Torah refers to the ‘teruah’ sound of the shofar when we blow it on Rosh Hashanah and also it is denoted as the remembrance of the teruah. Why the two different references? The sound of the teruah motivates one to repent, however, the motivation is only good if we…
Bilaam was forced to bless our nation and although the Talmud clearly states that his blessings did not come to fruition, however its worthwhile to examine what highlights of our nation he did say because they are all true.
The people rose in anger due to their perception that the traveling on the road was just too much. Furthermore, they were tired of only eating the Manna. Mind you, the Manna, was as tasty and delicious as any meal made in the finest restaurants in Manhattan. Yet, they…
The mutiny of Korach divided the nation in a fashion heretofore unheard of. Moshe’s authority was challenged and his authenticity was defied and apparently Korach’s oratory ability drew in hundreds of followers. This eroded the nation’s stability and almost seemed to eject Moshe from his seat as the leader of…
We caught the golden hour just in time! 🌅 Check out these beautiful professional photos from our Family Experience Aloha Shabbat, taken before sunset last Friday. From festive vibes to…
The disastrous episode of the spies that were sent to investigate Eretz Yisroel certainly seems to defy explanation. After all, Rashi comments that these twelve individuals were the leaders of their respective tribes. Yet they returned with intended information that would discourage their compatriots from going there. Hashem had guaranteed…
This week’s gallery is full of growth and good vibes! From lively learning at Food for Thought, to powerful conversations at our Clean Speech Dialogues pilot, to exciting new energy upgrades at the center—it’s all happening. Scroll through to see the moments that are lighting up our community!
613 mitzvot in the Torah 613+ days since our hostages were taken On this 6/13, we are courageously fighting a world battle — for truth, for life, for light.
The tribe of Levi was designated to serve in the Mishkan and later in the Beis Hamikdash. Upon their assignment, their entire body was shaven in order to prepare them for this honor. Perhaps one would find this odd that those selected to serve in the highest capacity in the…
Wagons were donated to the Mishkan to carry the beams that encompassed the inner sanctum. However, the Torah states that the descendants of Kehas, the eldest son of Levi, were not privy to those wagons because they carried the most reverent items of the Mishkan such as the Aron.
The two brothers Zevulun and Yisochor and their respective tribes had a very interesting relationship. Yisochor personified the ultimate scholars of Torah. Zevulun were very accomplished merchants and became wealthy. They supported the entire tribe of Yisochor so that they could devote themselves to the study of Torah exclusive of…
From goats and giggles to golf swings and growth—what a week! Our Family Experience crew enjoyed an unforgettable day at Leap of Faith Farm, complete with animal snuggles and hands-on learning. Meanwhile, TJE staff hit Topgolf for a little friendly competition and team bonding. And our Olami Mentorship program kicked…
Moshe Ohana grew up in Monsey, New York and went to school nearby in Binghamton. Many thousands of miles away, Rikki Wedgle was raised in Denver, but then ended up attending Syracuse University, which is about an hour from Binghamton. The two of them were so close, yet a world…
We are forewarned by the Torah that upon ignoring our obligations there will be retribution. Unfortunately, we have seen this fulfilled many times in our past. The commentators explain that the chastisement mentioned in this parsha refers to the destruction of the first Beis Hamikdash. The downfall of the nation…
