Relive the magic of our 22nd Annual Wine & Cheese Gala! From exquisite cuisine by Chef Cheryl Leban to the excitement of the Kiddush Cup competition, the night was filled with laughter, connection, and celebration. Browse through our photo gallery to catch all the unforgettable moments that made this event truly special. We can’t wait…
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This week we are introduced to the mitzvah of bringing the first fruits to the Beis Hamikdash. The farmer brings them and places the basket brimming full of his produce by the altar expressing his thanksgiving to Hashem for his bounty. He articulates a litany of previous episodes in our history regaling the kindness of Hashem throughout our past.
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Now that fall is pretty much here, school is in session and things are getting back to normal – our Family Experience team is back and busy as ever! Take a look at these photos from this past weekend at The Sunday Experience – packed with learning, craft time, music and even time for the…
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This week, we had the special privilege of welcoming back Ellyn Hutt, one of our long-time educators and valued member of our community, who returned to Denver for a short visit after making Aliyah two years ago. Our community gathered for a warm meet-and-greet, followed by an inspiring class on this week’s Parsha, Ki Tavo,…
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We are allowed to offer voluntary sacrifices in the Beis Hamikdash. After our decision to self-obligate then we must fulfill our mandate. Postponing that commitment is prohibited and if one does delay its fulfillment after a certain period of time, than he transgresses the mitzvah of a self-imposed vow.
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🚨BREAKING: Nicolas Cage is NOT hunting treasure this week… but he IS headed to the 22nd Annual Wine & Cheese Gala! 🍷🧀 Who knew Denver’s finest night out involved wine, cheese, AND Cage-level competition? 🏆 Get your tickets, vote for the Kiddush Cup champ, and prepare for epic shmoozing. 🎟️👀
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We are commanded not to plant any type of tree including one that is used for idol worship near the altar upon which we sacrifice our offerings. Why would such an innocuous act of planting a tree near the altar be prohibited? Also, how would one come to plant, of all things, a tree used for idol worship amidst the area that we utilize to serve Hashem?
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The parsha discusses that there are times when the blessing of Hashem is so great that poverty is eliminated. Rashi explains that when the nation is preoccupied with mitzvos and serving Hashem then His benevolence provides for all. Chasam Sofer however is bothered with the language employed in the Torah when this scenario is mentioned.
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Hashem constantly monitors the happenings in Israel, His ‘eyes’ are forever there from the beginning of the year until its end. Our Sages question this verse since Hashem always supervises the events of the entire world, not just the Land of Israel. They explain that the entire world’s administration is only a result of how Hashem controls and directs the circumstances in Israel.
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To say this past week was busy would be an understatement! We enjoyed a powerful Tisha B’Av with special guest speaker Ariel Berkowitz. Our weekly learning continues to grow, and we’re even hard at work for a Cholent Cook-off this weekend with the Akiva Experience! Check it all out in This Week in Pictures.
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