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What Comes Next: A Conversation with Rachel - [Aspen Jewish Conversations](https://www.aspenjewish.org/aspen-jewish-conversations/) - What Does Dialogue Across Difference Look Like?Launched in 2025, our new speaker series was designed to spark bold thinking about the future of Jewish life. Through stimulating, inspiring, and challenging sessions with nationally renowned thought leaders, we explored pressing questions of identity, peoplehood, spirituality, and leadership, while engaging in deep and meaningful Jewish reflection. Learn - [Career Opportunities](https://www.aspenjewish.org/career-opportunities/) - Thank you for your interest in working with the team at Aspen Jewish Congregation. Available Positions: None currently, check back soon. Aspen Jewish Congregation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AJC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, genetic information, - [Donate](https://www.aspenjewish.org/donate/) - Thank you for choosing to support the AJC Every donation fuels our mission to bring Jewish tradition and learning to life in harmony with the natural beauty of our valley.Prefer to donate by check, stock or other assets?Please contact Lindsay Maisch at 970.925.8245 x5 or lindsay@aspenjewish.org.Our address is:77 Meadowood DriveAspen, CO 81611 "*" indicates required - [Become a Member](https://www.aspenjewish.org/join/become-a-member/) - Thank you for considering us to be your Jewish home in the Roaring Fork Valley Founded in 1973, we offer an extensive range of opportunities for prayer, learning and culture, social action, and fellowship. By joining Aspen Jewish Congregation, you will make lifelong connections as we travel the Jewish path of purpose and understanding together.Becoming - [Visitor FAQ](https://www.aspenjewish.org/welcome/visitor-faq/) - New to the area, planning a visit, or just curious? Check out the information below. We hope you’ll join us soon at a Shabbat service or event. When and where are Shabbat services? We welcome Shabbat most Friday evenings at 6 pm in the Aspen Chapel, indoors or in the garden during summer months. At least - [Who We Are](https://www.aspenjewish.org/welcome/who-we-are/) - Doing Jewish the Aspen & Roaring Fork Valley Way Aspen Jewish Congregation is a warm, open community that weaves our region’s extraordinary natural beauty, vibrant musical culture, and deep spirit of intellectual curiosity into everything we do. We call this “doing Jewish the Aspen and Roaring Fork Valley way.”We practice a Judaism that is joyful, - [Meet Our Team](https://www.aspenjewish.org/welcome/meet-our-team/) - Senior RabbiShira Stutmanrabbishira@aspenjewish.org970-925-8245 Rabbi Shira Stutman became Aspen Jewish Congregation’s full-time rabbi in 2025 after serving part-time in that role since 2023. In addition to leading dynamic services, Shira launched our popular weekly “Cocktails & Conversation” Torah study and leads groups of learners interested in conversion, becoming B’nai Mitzvah, or simply deepening their connection to Jewish - [2026 Summer Preview](https://www.aspenjewish.org/summer-preview-2026/) - Mountaintop Shabbat with Jacob's Ladder Aug 1 | 10:30 am Aspen Mountain Concert MeadowA summer highlight, this joyful, music-filled Shabbat morning features Rabbi Shira and the acclaimed Jewish bluegrass band Jacob’s Ladder. A short service will be followed by lots of “get up and dance” music. Bring your friends and family, something to sit on, - [Friday Program](https://www.aspenjewish.org/friday-program/) - Friday Camp at AJC Jewish summer camp energy. All year round.Each Friday has its own theme, plus time to sing, create, cook, play, connect, read, or unwind in a Jewish home away from home.No membership. No prior experience. Jewish life, together.Spring 2026 Fridays3:15 – 7:15 pm (stay for all or part)March 20 – Challah BakeApril - [Elementary/Preteen](https://www.aspenjewish.org/learn/hebrew-school/) - Cultivating Jewish Identity We are committed to nurturing each student’s sense of belonging, pride in being Jewish, and connection to Jewish community. We do this by building a strong foundation in Jewish values, holidays and rituals, history, Torah, and prayer. Hebrew School Our Hebrew School strives to foster a lifelong love of Jewish tradition and - [Welcoming Team](https://www.aspenjewish.org/welcoming-team/) - Be the First Friendly Face Welcoming Team members are often the first point of contact for members, guests, and visitors. We help set the tone for the AJC experience — making sure everyone feels acknowledged, comfortable, and well taken care of. Join the Welcoming Team Current Team Sign-Up What Is the Welcoming Team? We are - [Aspen Jewish Congregation - Lead Event Designer/Events Production Manager](https://www.aspenjewish.org/lead-event-designer/) - About Aspen Jewish Congregation Aspen Jewish Congregation (AJC) is in an exciting period of renewal and growth. With a nationally recognized senior rabbi, a board-approved strategic plan, and robust funding and resources, AJC is poised to expand its impact and strengthen Jewish life across the Roaring Fork Valley (RFV). We welcome everyone—Jewish through birth or - [Passover](https://www.aspenjewish.org/passover/) - Celebrate Passover with the AJC.This year, Passover begins on Wednesday, April 1, and concludes the following Wednesday, April 8. As the holiday nears, we invite you to celebrate together in community. Skip the prep, skip the stress, and join one of our upcoming seders.In addition to our annual Community Seder, which will be held on - [Shabbat Across the RFV](https://www.aspenjewish.org/pray/shabbat/shabbat-across-the-rfv/) - Shabbat Across the RFV: One Valley, Many Tables Help us fill homes from Aspen to Glenwood Springs with Shabbat warmth, good food, and real conversation by hosting a Shabbat dinner any Friday between January 16 and March 27. These gatherings are designed to complement—not replace—our communal Shabbat services. For those who regularly attend services, we encourage extending - [Chanukah 2025](https://www.aspenjewish.org/pray/chanukah-2025/) - Chanukah FUN is coming your Way Make the holiday shine extra bright—join us at one—or all—of the following events.Festivities are happening across the valley, and with special programs for tots, teens, and young adults, this year everyone can truly enjoy the Festival of Lights. Teen Escape Room | Saturday, Dec. 66:00 pm | Aspen ChapelTravel back to Judea during - [Aspen Jewish Congregation - Executive Director](https://www.aspenjewish.org/aspen-jewish-congregation-executive-director/) - ASPEN JEWISH CONGREGATION Aspen Jewish Congregation (AJC) is a 50-year-old organization entering an exciting period of renewal and growth. With new funding, a new nationally recognized Senior Rabbi, and a board-approved strategic plan, AJC is poised to expand its impact and strengthen Jewish life across the Roaring Fork Valley (RFV). Based in Aspen, Colorado—one - [Open Door Judaism — A cohort journey into Jewish life](https://www.aspenjewish.org/open-door-judaism-a-cohort-journey-into-jewish-life/) - Shalom and welcome! We’re thrilled to invite you into our 2026 cohort, a learning journey for seekers, returning learners, partners, and anyone curious about building a vibrant Jewish life. This 25-week experience is both an introduction to Judaism and a doorway into kehilah—sacred community. We’ll learn, celebrate, wrestle with big ideas, and practice real-life Jewish - [Social Action](https://www.aspenjewish.org/live/social-action/) - Repairing the World, Together Our Social Action Committee seeks to provide resources and support for those in need and to create opportunities for our congregants to participate in Tikkun Olam, the repairing of the world. "For there will never cease to be needy ones in your land, which is why I command you: Open your hand - [High Holidays 5786 / 2025](https://www.aspenjewish.org/pray/high-holidays-5786-2025/) - Rosh Hashanah Sermons Yom Kippur Sermons Sukkot Simchat Torah High Holiday Playlist Everything you need to prepare for the High Holidays is just a click away.We look forward to celebrating the holidays with you. Find Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur sermon videos along with upcoming Sukkot & Simchat Torah events below. Rosh Hashanah Sermons The - [Bibs & Burps](https://www.aspenjewish.org/bibs-burps/) - Email Rabbi Sima - [Young Families](https://www.aspenjewish.org/learn/young-families/) - Building Jewish Memories We believe Jewish life begins with joy, music, and community – and that families with young children deserve a space where they can feel at home, supported, and celebrated. Through holiday celebrations, seasonal programs, and meaningful entry points into Jewish life, we help families build Jewish memories that feel joyful, rooted, and - [Cocktails & Conversation](https://www.aspenjewish.org/cocktails-conversation/) - Connecting with Torah and Community Join us many Fridays at 4:45 pm for food, drink, and a fun, substantive, and reflective rabbi-led conversation before Shabbat services. Upcoming Cocktails & Conversations Build Community Shabbat Evening at Camp Bashert, Family Funtime and Cocktails & Conversation Camp Bashert - [Pastoral Care & Counseling](https://www.aspenjewish.org/live/pastoral-care-counseling/) - We believe that showing up for one another - in times of joy, uncertainty, grief, or growth - is one of the holiest responsibilities of a community. Our approach to pastoral care and counseling is grounded in deep listening, compassionate presence, and trust. Whether someone is navigating a life transition, facing loss, wrestling with spiritual - [Adult Learning](https://www.aspenjewish.org/learn/adult-learning/) - Jewish Wisdom for Better Lives From curious seekers to seasoned learners, we believe everyone can find joy and meaning through Jewish wisdom. We offer learning in small groups, Friday evening Torah study, and adult B’nai Mitzvah and conversation classes. We also host events, like our Aspen Jewish Conversations speaker series, designed to spark bold thinking about the - [Chesed](https://www.aspenjewish.org/live/chesed/) - Our Chesed Committee is dedicated to nurturing a culture of compassion, where no one feels alone during life’s challenges or transitions. We are here to support community members emotionally and logistically in times of illness, grief, or uncertainty, and to celebrate moments of joy and change.Please reach out to Rabbi Sima, if you or someone - [High Holiday Registration 5786 / 2025](https://www.aspenjewish.org/high-holiday-registration-5786-2025/) - Online registration is now closed for Yom Kippur services. In-person registration will be provided for all services. - [Summer at AJC](https://www.aspenjewish.org/welcome/summer-at-ajc/) - A Summer to Remember at AJC This summer, we gathered for Shabbat on Aspen Mountain, by the Roaring Fork River, and in the Aspen Chapel garden. We learned together and were inspired by visiting Jewish thought leaders. We gathered across the Roaring Fork Valley for community meals and to celebrate Jewish life together.Take a look - [Service Streaming](https://www.aspenjewish.org/pray/service-streaming/) - Join Us (Virtually) for Shabbat & Holidays We stream Shabbat services every Friday. The stream generally goes live a few minutes before 6 pm MT. If you are unable to load the video stream, please try refreshing your browser. Other holidays are streamed based on our service schedule. - [Shabbat](https://www.aspenjewish.org/pray/shabbat/) - All are welcome Come as you are - Shabbat casual Senior Rabbi Shira Stutman and our davening team lead uplifting, accessible Shabbat services that blend Hebrew and English, prayer and song, tradition and innovation. Whether it’s your first service or your hundredth, you’ll leave with a renewed sense of connection and a deeper appreciation of - [Membership Form](https://www.aspenjewish.org/membership-application-form/) - Thank you for choosing to be a member of the Aspen Jewish Congregation! Everyone is welcome at the Aspen Jewish Congregation — no one will be turned away because of finances. We ask that each household contribute at a level that feels right for them, so together we can sustain and grow our vibrant community. - [Sacred Cycles: Jewish Time & the Spiritual Year](https://www.aspenjewish.org/sacred-cycles-jewish-time-the-spiritual-year/) - Rabbinic intern Jennifer Moses guides us as we delve into the flow of the Jewish calendar and explore four holiday-related themes while enjoying lunch together. Come for one session or attend them all—everyone is welcome!Shabbat: Explore how Shabbat is a sanctuary in timeJun 30 12-1 pm – Aspen Chapel GalleryJul 1 9-10 am – Third Street Center, CarbondaleElul: - [Teens](https://www.aspenjewish.org/learn/teens/) - Find Your Place At Aspen Jewish Congregation, we strive to help young people find their place in Jewish life while being fully themselves. With the support of a dedicated teen coordinator, we’re building a strong, sustainable community of Jewish teens – one rooted in friendship, belonging, and leadership that extends far beyond the B’nai Mitzvah - [Tickets Checkout](https://www.aspenjewish.org/tickets-checkout/) - [Order Completed](https://www.aspenjewish.org/tickets-order/) - Whoops! No order information is available because no purchase was made. back home - [Life Cycle Events](https://www.aspenjewish.org/live/life-cycle-events/) - Here at Every Stage From the first blessings of new life to the sacred goodbyes at life’s end, we are here to guide, support, and celebrate with you. We honor the full spectrum of life’s transitions – baby namings, brises, weddings, funerals, and moments in between – with care, intention, and deep respect for each - [Join Our Mailing List](https://www.aspenjewish.org/welcome/join-our-mailing-list/) - Stay Connected! Join our email list to stay up-to-date on our programs and events. - [B'nai Mitzvah](https://www.aspenjewish.org/live/bnei-mitzvah/) - Honoring the Journey The B’nai Mitzvah journey is about more than learning prayers and preparing for a service; it is about stepping into Jewish responsibility, discovering personal meaning in our traditions, and embracing the beauty of Jewish life. Our clergy and staff feel privileged to guide each family through this process, to be partners in - [Join](https://www.aspenjewish.org/join/) - [Pray](https://www.aspenjewish.org/pray/) - [Welcome](https://www.aspenjewish.org/welcome/) - [Live](https://www.aspenjewish.org/live/) - [Learn](https://www.aspenjewish.org/learn/) ## My Templates - [Homepage Featured Item - Bibs & Burps](https://www.aspenjewish.org/?elementor_library=homepage-featured-item-bibs-burps) - April 1 - 8, 2026 PASSOVER Celebrate Passover with the AJC. This year, we will host several seders, including our annual Community Seder on the first night. We hope you’ll gather with us to share the holiday in community. Learn More - [Homepage Featured Item - Friday Fun](https://www.aspenjewish.org/?elementor_library=homepage-featured-item-friday-fun) - Fridays, once a month. FRIDAY CAMP Fridays at AJC come alive with joyful Jewish activities, singing, and Shabbat dinner for kids from tots through pre-teens. Kindergarten–7th graders can come straight from school; tots and preschoolers are welcome with a grownup. We end together with a family-friendly Shabbat dinner and services. Learn More - [Homepage Featured Item - Shabbat Across RFV](https://www.aspenjewish.org/?elementor_library=homepage-featured-item-shabbat-across-rfv) - Fridays, January 16 - March 27 Shabbat Across the RFV One Valley, Many TablesHelp us fill homes from Aspen to Glenwood Springs with Shabbat warmth, good food, and real conversation by hosting a Shabbat dinner any Friday between January 16 and March 27. Learn More - [Homepage Featured Item - Chanukah 2025](https://www.aspenjewish.org/?elementor_library=homepage-featured-item-chanukah-2025) - December 14 - 21 Chanukah 2025 Make the holiday shine extra bright—join us at one—or all—of the following events.Festivities are happening across the valley, and with special programs for tots, teens, and young adults, this year everyone can truly enjoy the Festival of Lights. Learn More - [Homepage Featured Item - Open Door Judiasm](https://www.aspenjewish.org/?elementor_library=homepage-featured-item-conversations-series-copy) - Thursdays, 2:00-3:30 pm | Starting January 8 Open Door Judaism Whether you’re new to Judaism, reconnecting, or learning alongside a Jewish partner, this cohort will ground you in essentials and joyful practice. Learn More - [Homepage Featured Item - High Holidays 5786](https://www.aspenjewish.org/?elementor_library=homepage-featured-item-high-holidays-5786) - SUKKOT & SIMCHAT TORAH CELEBRATE THE HIGH HOLIDAYS The High Holiday season continues with Sukkot & Simchat Torah. Join us for one or all of our festive celebrations. 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Learn More - [Homepage Featured Item - Conversations Series](https://www.aspenjewish.org/?elementor_library=homepage-featured-item-conversations-series) - JULY 30, AUGUST 13 & 20 at 6:00 PM; AUGUST 6 at 6:30 PM ASPEN JEWISH CONVERSATIONS What does dialogue across difference look like? Our new speaker series is designed to spark bold thinking about the future of Jewish life. Learn More - [Homepage Featured Item - Summer Fundraiser](https://www.aspenjewish.org/?elementor_library=homepage-feature-summer-fundraiser) - MONDAY, JULY 28 at 5:30 PM SUMMER FUNDRAISER WITH NEFESH MOUNTAIN An evening of community, cuisine, and incredible music featuring Nefesh Mountain, the aclaimed Jewish bluegrass band. Learn More - [Homepage Featured Item - Rabbi Shira Installation Shabbat](https://www.aspenjewish.org/?elementor_library=homepage-feature-rabbi-shira-installation-shabbat) - FRIDAY, JULY 18 at 6:00 PM SHABBAT EVENING CELEBRATING RABBI SHIRA Celebrate Rabbi Shira’s installation at Shabbat on the Highlands Alehouse patio, followed by dinner indoors. Come early, at 4:45 pm, to schmooze, play lawn games, or throw a friendly round of disc golf with friends and family. Learn More - [Homepage Featured Item - Cocktails & Conversation](https://www.aspenjewish.org/?elementor_library=homepage-featured-item-cocktails-conversation) - FRIDAYS at 4:45 PM COCKTAILS & CONVERSATION Join us many Fridays for food, drink, and a fun, substantive, and reflective rabbi-led conversation before Shabbat services. 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Whether it’s your first service or your hundredth, you’ll leave with a renewed sense of connection and a deeper appreciation of - [WIldflower (Background), Greige (Inner), Photo (Left), Content (Right)](https://www.aspenjewish.org/?elementor_library=wildflower-background-greige-inner-photo-left-content-right) - Cultivating Jewish Leadership Teens at AJC step into leadership and impact. As madrichim, they mentor younger students in our Hebrew School, deepening their own learning and sense of purpose. 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Your Events Calendar Template June 4 @ 9:56 am $10 Categories: Demo Category Tags: demo-tag-1, demo-tag-2 Website: http://theeventscalendar.com John Doe 555-555-5555 View Organizer Website info@theeventscalendar.com Mock Venue 1005 S Michigan Ave Chicago, Illinois United States + Google Map 123-456-7890 View Venue ## Recipes - [RSVP Admin Notification - Jan YJC Dinner](https://www.aspenjewish.org/uo-recipe/rsvp-admin-notification-jan-yjc-dinner/) - [YJC Shabbat Dinner Jan - RSVP Email with Private Address](https://www.aspenjewish.org/uo-recipe/yjc-shabbat-dinner-jan-rsvp-email-with-private-address/) - [RSVP Admin Notification - YJC Chanukah](https://www.aspenjewish.org/uo-recipe/rsvp-admin-notification/) - [YJC Chanukah - RSVP Email with Private Address](https://www.aspenjewish.org/uo-recipe/rsvp-email-with-private-address/) ## Venues - [Hosted in Missouri Heights](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/hosted-in-missouri-heights/) - [Hosted Down-Valley](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/hosted-down-valley/) - [Denver](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/denver/) - [Bowlski's](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/bowlskis/) - [El Dorado, Carbondale](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/el-dorado-carbondale/) - [Home Hosted](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/home-hosted/) - [Hosted on Zoom](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/hosted-on-zoom/) - [Pitkin County Health & Human Services](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/pitkin-county-health-human-services/) - [Hosted in Aspen](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/hosted-in-aspen/) - [The Collective](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/the-collective/) - [Hosted in Snowmass Village](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/hosted-in-snowmass-village/) - [Carbondale Fire Station](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/carbondale-fire-station/) - [Hosted in Glenwood Springs](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/hosted-in-glenwood-springs/) - [Triangle Park, Willits](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/triangle-park-willits/) - [Hosted in Carbondale](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/hosted-in-carbondale/) - [Hosted In Basalt](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/hosted-in-basalt/) - [Pitkin County Health & Human Services Building](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/pitkin-county-health-human-services-building/) - [The Orchard](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/the-orchard/) - [Hosted in Redstone](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/hosted-in-redstone/) - [Aspen Shakti](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/aspen-shakti/) - [Chabad Aspen](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/chabad-aspen/) - [Glenwood Springs](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/glenwood-springs/) - [Pitkin County Library](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/pitkin-county-library/) - [Anderson Park](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/anderson-park/) - [Doerr-Hosier Center](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/doerr-hosier-center/) - [Isis Theatre](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/isis-theatre/) - [Paepcke Auditorium](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/paepcke-auditorium/) - [Hopkins & Hunter](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/hopkins-hunter/) - [Main Street](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/main-street/) - [Location to be Announced](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/location-tba/) - [Limelight Aspen](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/limelight-asian/) - [Aspen Location](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/aspen-location/) - [Camp Bashert](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/camp-bashert/) - [Belly Up](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/belly-up/) - [Highlands Alehouse](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/highlands-alehouse/) - [Aspen Chapel Gallery](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/aspen-chapel-gallery/) - [Aspen Chapel](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/aspen-chapel/) - [Third Street Center](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/third-street-center/) - [Aspen Mountain Concert Meadow](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/aspen-mountain-concert-meadow/) - [Aspen Chapel Garden](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/aspen-chapel-garden/) - [LIFT-UP](https://www.aspenjewish.org/venue/lift-up/) ## Events - [Coffee & Conversation](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/coffee-conversation/2026-06-15/) - Can’t make it to Cocktails & Conversation? We’ve got you! Join Rabbi Shira on select weekday mornings to learn, enjoy breakfast, and build community connections. Pirkei Avot: Ancient Wisdom for a Good Life Pirkei Avot (the Ethics of our Ancestors) is one of the most beloved collections of Jewish wisdom: a book of short, powerful - [Shabbat Evening at Camp Bashert](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/evening-at-camp-bashert/) - 4:45 Family Funtime and Cocktails & Conversation 6:00 pm Shabbat Evening Service and Dinner Camp Bashert, tucked among the trees along the Roaring Fork River, invites reflection, celebration, and a deeper sense of connection. This private property is generously shared with us by Melinda Goldrich for services and gatherings. - [Solo Seniors: Dinner & Game Night](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/solo-seniors-dinner-game-night/) - Solo Seniors Social Club is a new program to help single seniors ages 60+ build friendships, enjoy meaningful social connections, and feel more at home in our community. Solo Seniors is designed to foster a warm, welcoming environment where connections can grow naturally through shared experiences, conversation, and community. If you are 60+ and single, - [Solo Seniors Social Club BBQ Lunch](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/solo-seniors-social-club-bbq-lunch/) - We are excited to launch Solo Seniors Social Club, a new program to help single seniors ages 60+ build friendships, enjoy meaningful social connections, and feel more at home in our community. Solo Seniors is designed to foster a warm, welcoming environment where connections can grow naturally through shared experiences, conversation, and community. If you - [Summer Celebration: Welcoming Lindsay Maisch](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/summer-celebration/) - Celebrate our community and the beauty of summer in the Roaring Fork Valley with music, food, drink, and games for the entire family. Hang out with friends new and old, and help us welcome our new executive director, Lindsay Maisch. - [Shabbat Evening at Camp Bashert, Family Funtime and Cocktails & Conversation](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-at-camp-bashert-aug/) - Camp Bashert, tucked among the trees along the Roaring Fork River, invites reflection, celebration, and a deeper sense of connection. This private property is generously shared with us by Melinda Goldrich for services and gatherings. - [Shabbat Sings](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-sings-jun/) - Rabbi Sima & musicians will lead this joyous celebration of Shabbat and the weekend. Geared for children 0-5 years old and their families, but anyone 0-100 is welcome. - [Shabbat Evening Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-evening-service-15/) - Celebrating Our Class of 2026 Join us in marking this moment of transition and blessing as we celebrate our graduating high school seniors and all that lies ahead. - [Carbondale Shabbat & Dinner](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-evening-service-carbondale/) - Join us for a Shabbat service led by Rabbi Sima and musicians. A community Shabbat dinner will follow. RSVPs requested for dinner, see below. - [Shabbat in the Garden](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-in-the-garden/2026-06-26/) - Enjoy music-filled services surrounded by wildflowers and mountain views, then stay to connect with friends and community over refreshments. - [The Long Arc: 250 Years of Jews and America](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/the-long-arc/) - Featuring: Rabbi Sharon Brous, Senior Rabbi of IKAR Eric Cohen, CEO of Tikva Fund As America approaches 250 years, this conversation looks at the enduring relationship between Jewish life and the American experiment. Through historical reflection and contemporary insight, speakers will explore how Jewish tradition and democratic ideals have shaped one another—and what that long - [In the Arena: Jewish Identity in Public Life](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/in-the-arena/) - Featuring Alex Edelman, comedian and writer. What does it mean to live visibly and authentically as a Jew in today’s public square? This timely conversation brings together public voices navigating the intersections of identity, responsibility, and public life, offering insight into how Jewish values and personal conviction shape the choices we make when the spotlight - [What Comes Next: A Conversation with Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/what-comes-next/) - An evening of reflection, resilience, and hope, this conversation invites our community into one of the most urgent and human questions of our time: what comes next? Through personal story, moral courage, and Jewish wisdom, Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin will help us explore grief, responsibility, and the possibilities that emerge even in uncertainty. Registration - [Shabbat Morning on Ajax](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-morning-on-ajax/2026-06-27/) - Hike up Ajax or take the gondola for a short morning service and time with friends old and new. We’ll have a light breakfast for you and for Fido. BYO camp chair or blanket. - [Shabbat Evening Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-evening-service-8/2025-09-05/) - Join us for Shabbat every Friday night with uplifting music, inspiring prayer, and the warmth of community. Stay after to connect with friends over refreshments. - [Carbondale Passover Seder](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/carbondale-passover-seder/) - Join together for a Passover Seder hosted by DVJ. Online registration is now closed, for help please email our office or call 970.925.8245. Adults: $20 Children ages 0-12 are complimentary. Mains Provided catered by Slow Groovin’ BBQ Smoked Beef Brisket and Roasted Salmon Garlic Mashed Potatoes Veggie Option Provided by Aspen Chef Traditional Passover Foods - [Young Adult Passover Seder](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/young-adult-passover-seder/) - You’re invited to a festive YJC (Young Jewish Community) Passover Seder as we gather to retell the story, share traditions, and enjoy a beautiful meal together. Whether you’ve been to dozens of seders or this will be your first, there’s a seat for you at the table. Expect great food, good wine, and wonderful company. - [Adult Passover Seder](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/adult-passover-seder/) - Done with the kids? Want to dive deeper? Come to an adult seder. ✡ Ask questions ✡ Learn new rituals ✡ Eat, drink & sing Online registration is now closed, for help please email our office or call 970.925.8245. Join us on the second night for an Adult Seder hosted in Aspen by Jennifer Moses & Ron - [Community Passover Seder](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/community-passover-seder/) - Celebrate Passover with the Aspen Jewish Congregation. Join us on the first night for our annual community Seder hosted at the Aspen Chapel. Online registration is now closed, for help please email our office or call 970.925.8245. Doors open at 5:30pm and the Seder will begin promptly at 6:00pm. Adults: $100 Children ages 4-12: - [BBYO Spring Regional Conference](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/bbyo-spring-regional-conference/) - BBYO Rocky Mountain Region Spring Regional Convention is an exciting weekend all about traditions, making meaningful connections, and creating unforgettable memories with Jewish teens from across the region. April 24-26 | South Denver | Grades 8-12 Transportation to and from Denver provided by AJC. BBYO Membership (One-time fee): $125* SRC Registration: $440* *Email sima@aspenjewish.org for - [Shabbat Services & Yom Hashoah Observance](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-evening-service-14/) - On April 17 we will mark Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day as part of Shabbat services. Please send us the names of loved ones lost in the Shoah, or family members who are survivors, so that we may share them during the service. Please send names and any brief details to the AJC Office by - [Friday Camp: Chilarious Challah!](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/friday-fun-chilarious-challah/) - What is the wildest thing you can imagine sprinkling on your challah? Bring it and let’s try it. We will also play with crazy shapes beyond braiding. Let’s go bananas! (Hey, bananas on challah? Maybe!) Afternoon Schedule 3:15 pm | Children depart from school (AES students walked over by program leaders) Snack upon - [AJC Book Club](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/ajc-book-club-april/) - Join the AJC Book Club for their discussion of 'Round Midnight by Laura McBride. For more details and to RSVP, contact Jodi Surfas. - [YJC Family Shabbat Dinner](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/yjc-family-shabbat-dinner/) - Join us for a relaxed Shabbat dinner with great food, good company, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Space is limited. Hosted by Suzie & Brian Zager in Southside Basalt. - [The Art of Aging](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/soulful-aging-3/) - The Art of Aging: A monthly gathering for conversation, learning, and connection Aging comes with stories, questions, challenges, humor, and hard-won wisdom. The Art of Aging is a monthly gathering for people who want to talk about all of it—honestly. Together with Rabbi Sima, we will explore the many dimensions of aging—through conversation, shared learning, - [Friday Camp: Blue & White Day!](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/friday-camp-blue-white-day/) - Pick a side and bring your team spirit! We’ll spend the afternoon playing games, cheering loudly, and having fun together. Afternoon Schedule 3:15 pm | Children depart from school (AES students walked over by program leaders) Snack upon arrival 3:45 pm | Activities for Grades K-7 (Tots welcome with parent-guided activities) 4:30 pm - [The Art of Aging](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/the-art-of-aging-8/) - The Art of Aging: A monthly gathering for conversation, learning, and connection Aging comes with stories, questions, challenges, humor, and hard-won wisdom. The Art of Aging is a monthly gathering for people who want to talk about all of it—honestly. Together with Rabbi Sima, we will explore the many dimensions of aging—through conversation, shared learning, - [The Art of Aging](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/the-art-of-aging-7/) - The Art of Aging: A monthly gathering for conversation, learning, and connection Aging comes with stories, questions, challenges, humor, and hard-won wisdom. The Art of Aging is a monthly gathering for people who want to talk about all of it—honestly. Together with Rabbi Sima, we will explore the many dimensions of aging—through conversation, shared learning, - [The Art of Aging](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/the-art-of-aging-6/) - The Art of Aging: A monthly gathering for conversation, learning, and connection Aging comes with stories, questions, challenges, humor, and hard-won wisdom. The Art of Aging is a monthly gathering for people who want to talk about all of it—honestly. Together with Rabbi Sima, we will explore the many dimensions of aging—through conversation, shared learning, - [The Art of Aging](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/the-art-of-aging-5/) - The Art of Aging: A monthly gathering for conversation, learning, and connection Aging comes with stories, questions, challenges, humor, and hard-won wisdom. The Art of Aging is a monthly gathering for people who want to talk about all of it—honestly. Together with Rabbi Sima, we will explore the many dimensions of aging—through conversation, shared learning, - [The Art of Aging](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/the-art-of-aging/) - The Art of Aging: A monthly gathering for conversation, learning, and connection Aging comes with stories, questions, challenges, humor, and hard-won wisdom. The Art of Aging is a monthly gathering for people who want to talk about all of it—honestly. Together with Rabbi Sima, we will explore the many dimensions of aging—through conversation, shared learning, - [The Art of Aging](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/the-art-of-aging-4/) - The Art of Aging: A monthly gathering for conversation, learning, and connection Aging comes with stories, questions, challenges, humor, and hard-won wisdom. The Art of Aging is a monthly gathering for people who want to talk about all of it—honestly. Together with Rabbi Sima, we will explore the many dimensions of aging—through conversation, shared learning, - [Teen Bowling Night](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/teen-bowling-night/) - A hangout for teens with pizza dinner, friends, and fun! - [Open Door Judaism](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/open-door-judaism/2026-01-08/) - Our 2026 cohort is underway, to learn more about upcoming learning opportunities, email our office. - [Lunch & Learn: Inspiring Jewish Life on Campus Today](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/lunch-learn-inspiring-jewish-life-on-campus-today/) - Join Rabbi Emmanuel Cantor of the Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale for a lunch and learn. Together we will explore what it means to empower the next generation of Jewish leaders on campus today. Rabbi Emmanuel will lead us in an interactive Torah study to frame and deepen the questions currently shaping Jewish - [The Art of Aging](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/art-of-aging-2/) - The Art of Aging: A monthly gathering for conversation, learning, and connection Aging comes with stories, questions, challenges, humor, and hard-won wisdom. The Art of Aging is a monthly gathering for people who want to talk about all of it—honestly. Together with Rabbi Sima, we will explore the many dimensions of aging—through conversation, shared learning, - [Shabbat Evening Service & Dinner](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-evening-service-13/) - Welcome Shabbat with Rabbi Shira and the AJC. Following services enjoy a catered Shabbat dinner and spend time connecting with friends both old and new. RSVPs requested for those staying for dinner, see below. - [Teen Giving Circle](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/teen-giving-circle/2026-01-28/) - In collaboration with the Aspen Community Foundation, teens explore philanthropy, identify local needs, and take action — raising and allocating funds to causes they care about. Contact Rabbi Sima for more information. - [Carbondale Purim Carnival](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/carbondale-purim-carnival/) - Join us for a joyful Purim celebration with a carnival, shpiel including live music, and fun for all ages — featuring a balloon artist, face painter, and magician! Enjoy games, a delicious Indian dinner, and plenty of time to connect, laugh, and celebrate together. This event is at maximum capacity. A waitlist is available, to - [YJC at Trivia Night](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/yjc-at-trivia-night/) - Join our group at El Dorado’s weekly trivia night. RSVP to Karen at karen@aspenjewish.org. Young Jewish Community gathers RFV Jews (and non-Jewish partners) ages 21–45 for meals, celebrations, and meaningful Jewish connections. - [Friday Fun: Jewsic & Museum Magic!](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/friday-fun-museum-magic/) - Activities Include: Jewsic! Join Eric Alterman for a Jewish drum circle. Bring your own drum or borrow one of ours as we groove together and learn Shabbat songs. Museum Magic! The Aspen Art Museum is coming to us! An amazing art educator will lead our kids in a hands-on, imagination-sparking, art experience that blends creativity, - [Simchat Torah 5787](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/simchat-torah-5787/) - [Sukkot 5787](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/sukkot-5787/) - [Yom Kippur 5787](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/yom-kippur-5787/) - [Rosh Hashanah 5787](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/rosh-hashanah-5787/) - [Mountaintop Shabbat](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/mountaintop-shabbat/) - Mountaintop Shabbat featuring Jacob's Ladder returns for 2026! Save the date for August 1, 2026. More details and additional mountaintop services to come. - [Shabbat & Purim Celebration](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-evening-service-16/) - Join us as we welcome Shabbat and celebrate Purim all in one joyful evening! This year’s Beatles-themed spiel gives the Megillah a fun remix with live music. At oneg, enjoy hamentaschen, create mishloach manot bags, and spend time connecting with friends. - [Cocktails & Conversation](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/cocktails-conversation-8/) - Join us for food, drink, and a fun, substantive, and reflective rabbi-led conversation before Shabbat services. - [Cocktails & Conversation](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/cocktails-conversation/2026-02-13/) - Join us for food, drink, and a fun, substantive, and reflective conversation before Shabbat services. - [Cocktails & Conversation with Rabbi Shira](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/cocktails-conversation-with-rabbi-shira-7/2026-01-09/) - Join us for food, drink, and a fun, substantive, and reflective rabbi-led conversation before Shabbat services. - [AJC Book Club](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/ajc-book-club/) - Join the AJC Book Club for their discussion of Queen Esther by John Irving. For more details and to RSVP, contact Jodi Surfas. - [Shabbat Evening Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/lay-led-shabbat-service-2/) - Join us for Shabbat every Friday night with uplifting music, inspiring prayer, and the warmth of community. Stay after to connect with friends over refreshments. - [POSTPONED: Friday Fun: Games! Games! Mischakim!](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/friday-fun-games-games-mischakim/) - Come play indoors/outdoors, cerebral/silly, active/relaxed. Whatever you are in the mood for, or try them all! Afternoon Schedule 3:15 pm | Children depart from school (AES students walked over by program leaders) Snack upon arrival 3:45 pm | Activities for Grades K-7 (Tots welcome with parent-guided activities) 4:30 pm | Shabbat Sings (all - [Shabbat After Dark](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-after-dark/) - A Shabbat hangout for teens with dinner, a movie, arcades, and friends. Shabbat Dinner promptly at 6:30 pm. Hosted in Aspen by The Zilberman Family. Address provided upon RSVP. Transportation from Carbondale available upon request. - [Friday Fun: Tu B'shvat (Jewish Earth Day) Celebration](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/tu-bshvat-celebration/) - Make chocolate "dirt," plant seeds and bring nature indoors. Afternoon Schedule 3:15 pm | Children depart from school (AES students walked over by program leaders) Snack upon arrival 3:45 pm | Activities for Grades K-7 (Tots welcome with parent-guided activities) 4:30 pm | Shabbat Sings (all ages welcome) 5:15 pm| Family Dinner 6:00 - [Lay-Led Shabbat Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/lay-led-shabbat-service/) - Join us for Shabbat services led by Rabbi Shereen Sarick and musician Liat Arochas. - [Shabbat Across the RFV](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-across-the-roaring-fork-valley/2026-01-16/) - Shabbat Across the Roaring Fork Valley brings community together through intimate Shabbat dinners hosted in congregants’ homes from January 16–March 27. We are inviting community members to open their homes and help create meaningful moments of connection around the Shabbat table. If you are interested in hosting, click here to learn more and sign up. - [Shabbat Sings](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-sings-6/) - Rabbi Sima & musicians will lead this joyous celebration of Shabbat and the weekend. Geared for children 0-5 years old and their families, but anyone 0-100 is welcome. A kid friendly dinner follows. RSVPs requested, see below. - [Bibs & Burps](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/bibs-burps/2026-01-14/) - Supporting Moms & Babies in the Roaring Fork Valley Aspen Bibs & Burps is a 6-week program for moms and their little ones designed to educate, support, and honor each participant as we play and learn together. Our sessions will include time to socialize, engage with our babies, and learn from guest experts in the - [Carbondale Shabbat & Dinner](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-evening-service-12/) - Welcome Shabbat in Carbondale. Following services, join us for a community dinner. - [Cocktails & Conversation](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/cocktails-conversation-2/) - Prophecy: Allegory? For real? Are there prophets among us now? Join us for food, drink, and a fun, substantive, and reflective conversation before Shabbat services. - [Cross Country & Chinese](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/cross-country-chinese/) - Was this your family tradition? Join ours! Start with cross-country skiing or snowshoeing or simply come early & enjoy s’mores. Chinese food will follow. Bring your own gear. Children and guests are welcome. Online RSVPs are now closed, please email our office. Address will be shared following RSVP. 3 pm | Outdoor Activities 5 pm - [Shabbat Sings](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-sings-12/) - Rabbi Sima & musicians will lead this joyous celebration of Shabbat and the weekend. Geared for children 0-5 years old and their families, but anyone 0-100 is welcome. - [Shabbat Sings](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-sings-11/) - Rabbi Sima & musicians will lead this joyous celebration of Shabbat and the weekend. Geared for children 0-5 years old and their families, but anyone 0-100 is welcome. - [Cocktails & Conversation](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/cocktails-conversation-3/) - Join us for food, drink, and a fun, substantive, and reflective rabbi-led conversation before Shabbat services. - [The Art of Aging: Help Us Shape What Comes Next](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/art-of-aging/) - A Lunch & Conversation with Rabbi Sima Aging is not one thing—it is many things. There is no single “right” way to age, and no one should have to navigate it alone. Join Rabbi Sima for a casual lunch and open conversation at her home as we explore the art of aging together. This gathering marks - [The Art of Aging](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/soulful-aging/) - [Shabbat Dinner](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-dinner/) - Join us for dinner before Shabbat services. - [Shabbat Services & Dinner](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-dinner-2/) - Welcome Shabbat with Rabbi Shira and the AJC, then stay for our first Shabbat dinner of 2026. RSVPs requested, see below. - [Light, Latkes, & Community: A Family Gathering](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/light-latkes-community/) - Join us for a cozy Chanukah Gathering for families, hosted by the Shenk/Genshaft family — an evening of menorah light, latkes, laughter, and connection. Attendance is limited to the first 30 people and is at maximum capacity. To join the waitlist, click here. - [Volunteer with Harvest for Hunger](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/volunteer-with-harvest-for-hunger-3/) - Help Harvest for Hunger rescue surplus food and stock a stigma-free, self-service food pantry, ensuring that everyone in our community has access to healthy and nourishing food. Join us on the first Tuesday of each month in Aspen for this this short, but powerful, hour of service to directly support food security in our community. - [Carbondale Chanukah Party](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/carbondale-chanukah-party/) - Join DVJ for this family-friendly Chanukah party. Enjoy music, kids activities, latkes, sufganiyot, and brisket. Please bring a side dish to share plus $20 per adult. This event is at maximum capacity. To join the waitlist, click here. - [Cocktails & Conversation: Finding Praise in a Complicated World](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/cocktails-conversation-with-rabbi-shira-6/) - Most of us are fluent in worry; praise is a language we forget how to speak. As Chanukah approaches, join Rabbi Shira for a fun, low-pressure introduction to Hallel—the short set of Psalms traditionally recited on Jewish holidays, including Chanukah. We’ll sample a few lines, ask real questions about gratitude and hope in a messy - [YJC Chanukah Party](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/yjc-chanukah-party/) - Light up Chanukah with other 20- and 30-somethings—latkes, drinks, good music, and a great crowd of friends, new and old. Hosted by Sophia Clark & William Brown. Address provided upon RSVP. Young Jewish Community gathers RFV Jews (and non-Jewish partners) ages 21–45 for meals, celebrations, and meaningful Jewish connections. - [Volunteer with Harvest for Hunger](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/volunteer-with-harvest-for-hunger-2/) - Harvest for Hunger is anticipating a large food rescue on Friday, December 26th. They need volunteers to help unload the food and re-stock the pantry from 1-2pm. Meet in the HHS parking lot and look for the Harvest for Hunger van. This will be a quick and high-impact way to help. Sign up here. - [Volunteer with Harvest for Hunger](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/harvest-for-hunger-food-pantry-on-christmas-day/) - Help keep the food pantry open on Christmas Day by volunteering for a 1-hour shift anytime between 12–5pm. Your service will allow the food pantry to stay open and the regular staff to spend the holiday with their families. Sign up here. - [Social Action Shabbat](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-evening-service-11/) - Welcome Shabbat and stay to learn from Gray Warr, Executive Director of Harvest for Hunger, an organization dedicated to reducing food waste in the Roaring Fork Valley and helping those in need. - [Volunteer with Harvest for Hunger](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/volunteer-with-harvest-for-hunger/) - Help Harvest for Hunger rescue surplus food and stock a stigma-free, self-service food pantry, ensuring that everyone in our community has access to healthy and nourishing food. Join us on the first Tuesday of each month in Aspen for this this short, but powerful, hour of service to directly support food security in our community. - [YJC Shabbat Dinner](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/yjc-shabbat-dinner/) - Another month, another excuse to gather! Join us for a cozy Shabbat dinner with great people, good food, and that perfect end-of-week exhale. Hosted by Alexis Rosenthal & Stuart Gillespie in Elk Run, Basalt. - [Teen Escape Room](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/teen-escape-room/) - Travel back to Judea during the Greek empire to solve puzzles and decipher clues in a Chanukah themed escape room. Enjoy latkes, dinner, and Havdalah before the adventure begins. Pick-up/drop-off in Basalt & Carbondale available upon request. - [Shabbat & Chanukah Celebration](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-evening-service-8-2/) - Welcome Shabbat and celebrate Chanukah. Bring your menorah for the community candle lighting. After services, enjoy latkes, drinks, and dreidels. 6 pm | Shabbat Services 7 pm | Chanukah Oneg - [Snowmass Menorah Lighting](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/snowmass-menorah-lighting/) - Celebrate the second night of Chanukah with live music. Experience an evening filled with light and togetherness as we honor the season’s message of hope and renewal. Bring your family, your friends, and anyone who could use a little extra light, laughter, and connection this season. - [Basalt Menorah Lighting](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/basalt-menorah-lighting/) - Join us on the first night of Chanukah and get the holiday started with this annual community event. Stay for the afterparty to enjoy dinner, sufganiyot and to catch up with AJC friends. 5:00 PM | Lighting & Songs 5:30 PM | Afterparty at Sure Thing Burger - [Shabbat Sings: Chanukah Edition](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-sings-chanukah-edition/) - Join us for Shabbat Sings: The Chanukah Edition, a joyful experience for children! Kids will enjoy a welcoming space with music, dancing, a delicious Shabbat dinner, and a community candle-lighting ceremony for Shabbat and Chanukah. 4:30 pm | Open play 4:45 pm | Singing 5:30 pm | Dinner 6:00 pm | Candle lighting & Kabbalat - [Shabbat Evening Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-evening-service-10/) - Join us for a Shabbat service led by Rabbi Sima and Aspen Hebrew School students. - [Lunch & Learn](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/lunch-learn/) - Give Thanks: Thanksgiving Through an American Jewish Lens In this class, we will look at different Jewish perspectives on celebrating Thanksgiving (did you know that there was historical opposition along with embrace of the holiday?), in conversation with nuanced Native American reactions to Thanksgiving celebrations and Jewish values around gratitude and family. - [Shabbat Sings](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-sings-2/) - Rabbi Sima & musicians will lead this joyous celebration of Shabbat and the weekend. Geared for children 0-5 years old and their families, but anyone 0-100 is welcome. To sign up for Shabbat Sings, email Rabbi Sima. - [Shabbat Sings](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-sings-4/) - Rabbi Sima & musicians will lead this joyous celebration of Shabbat and the weekend. Geared for children 0-5 years old and their families, but anyone 0-100 is welcome. To sign up for Shabbat Sings, email Rabbi Sima. - [Shabbat Sings](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-sings-3/) - Rabbi Sima & musicians will lead this joyous celebration of Shabbat and the weekend. Geared for children 0-5 years old and their families, but anyone 0-100 is welcome. To sign up for Shabbat Sings, email Rabbi Sima. - [Shabbat Services & Dinner](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-evening-service-9/) - Join us for a Shabbat service led by Rabbi Sima, musician Liat Arochas and Carbondale Hebrew School students. Stay after to connect with friends over dinner. - [CANCELED: Downvalley Sukkot Party](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/downvalley-sukkot-party/) - DUE TO A MUDSLIDE ACROSS HIGHWAY 133 THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. - [Bereavement Group](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/bereavement-group/2025-10-08/) - Grief is complicated. AJC is partnering with Allison Daily from Pathfinders for a 4-week series on healing loss and finding strength together. This group, open to anyone who has lost a friend or family member in the last few years, will help provide a container to process the range of emotions that come with grieving. While no - [Simchat Torah Party](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/simchat-torah-party/) - An evening of joy and celebration awaits with music, spirited Torah dancing, and warm community. Enjoy lite bites and drinks as we gather for a festive and meaningful night that celebrates Jewish learning. - [Shabbat in the Sukkah](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-in-the-sukkah/) - Celebrate Shabbat and Sukkot under the stars! We'll gather for a special Shabbat service in the sukkah, surrounded by the beauty of nature and the jor of community. Dinner inside the gallery will follow. RSVPs requested, see below. - [October 7 Remembrance](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/october-7-remembrance/) - Two years on, we gather to remember. Observed early because October 7 falls during Sukkot. AJC and Chabad invite the community for a quiet, prayerful gathering: a text study on memory and resilience and Mourner's Kaddish. Join for comfort and connect in this heartbreaking time. - [Sukkah Decorating](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/sukkah-decorating/) - Join us for a family-friendly gathering to help bring our brand-new sukkah to life! Decorate, shake the lulav and etrog, and celebrate the season together. RSVPs requested, see below. - [Rosh Hashanah Family Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/rosh-hashanah-family-service-2/) - Welcome the new year with music, reflection and joy. Services will be led by Rabbi Sima, Chazzan Aden and musicians. - [Storytime at PitCo Library](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/storytime-at-pitco-library/) - Join Rabbi Sima at the Pitkin County Library for a joyful Rosh Hashanah storytime! We’ll welcome the Jewish New Year with stories and sweetness to help us get ready for a fresh start. Perfect for young children and their grown-ups. - [Apple Gleaning with Uproot Colorado](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/apple-gleaning-with-uproot-colorado/) - As we ready our apples and honey for a sweet new year, join us in the orchard with Uproot Colorado for a morning of apple gleaning - gathering fresh fruit that will be donated to local food pantries and community partners. Gleaning is an ancient Jewish practice - think of Ruth who gleaned in the fields to - [Shabbat Celebrating Rabbi Sima](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-evening-service-dinner-honoring-rabbi-sima/) - Cocktails & Conversations at 4:45 pm. Shabbat service at 6 pm, followed by dinner. - [Shofar Lesson with Michael Sailor](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shofar-lesson-with-michael-sailor/) - Join us to learn and/or practice how to sound the shofar in preparation for the High Holidays. No previous experience required. Shofars provided. - [Cocktails & Conversation with Rabbinic Intern Jen Moses](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/cocktails-conversation-with-rabbinic-intern-jen-moses/) - Join us for Elul-themed Cocktails & Conversation and enjoy thoughtful discussion and reflection. - [Cocktails & Conversation with Rabbi Mendel Mintz](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/cocktails-conversation-with-rabbi-mendel-mintz/) - Join us for Elul-themed Cocktails & Conversation and enjoy thoughtful discussion and reflection. - [Cocktails & Conversation with Rabbi Shereen Sarick](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/cocktails-conversation-with-rabbi-shereen-sarick/) - Join us for Elul-themed Cocktails & Conversation and enjoy thoughtful discussion and reflection. - [Rosh Hashanah Evening Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/rosh-hashanah-evening-service/) - Welcome the new year with music, reflection and joy. Services will be led by Rabbi Shira, Chazzan Aden and musicians. - [Rosh Hashanah Morning Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/rosh-hashanah-morning-service/) - Rosh Hashanah services continue with Rabbi Shira, Chazzan Aden and musicians. Our morning service will include Shofar and Torah reading. - [Intergenerational Rosh Hashanah Afternoon Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/intergenerational-rosh-hashanah-afternoon-service/) - Everyone is welcome at this intergenerational, shortened Rosh Hashanah service. Our musicians will play and sing, Rabbi Shira will repeat her morning sermon, and we will all celebrate. - [Tot Program](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/tot-program/) - Rabbi Sima and Rabbinic Student Lucy Brown will lead a fun tot service concurrently to the sermon portion of the main service. - [Rosh Hashanah Community Dinner](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/rosh-hashanah-community-dinner/) - [Tot Program](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/tot-program-2/) - Rabbi Sima and Rabbinic Student Lucy Brown will lead a fun tot service before joining the grown-ups for Tashlich and lunch. - [Tashlich](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/tashlich/) - [Rosh Hashanah Luncheon](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/rosh-hashanah-luncheon/) - [Shabbat Teshuvah Evening Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-teshuvah-evening-service/) - Prepare body and spirit for Yom Kippur. Led by Rabbi Shira. - [Yom Kippur Family Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/yom-kippur-family-service/) - Join Rabbi Sima and our musicians for a joyful, participatory service led by our Hebrew School students. With songs, prayers, and spirit, this service is open to all, yet designed especially for elementary-aged children and their families. - [Lay-Led Afternoon Activities](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/lay-led-afternoon-activities/) - Spend Yom Kippur afternoon hiking, singing, learning, or meditating. From the moment that yizkor ends until the start of Rabbi Shira's text study, AJC members will lead sessions to inspire the heart and spirit, and to help the fast go...faster. - [Kol Nidre](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/kol-nidre/) - On this holiday of contemplation and happiness (yes, happiness), we, as individuals and a community, will grow, reach and connect. Services will be led by Rabbi Shira, Chazzan Aden and musicians. - [Yom Kippur Morning Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/yom-kippur-morning-service/) - Our morning service will be led by Rabbi Shira, Chazzan Aden and musicians. - [Text Study with Rabbi Shira](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/text-study-with-rabbi-shira/) - What do ancient texts have to say about forgiveness, failure, and starting again? A lot, it turns out. Come explore them with Rabbi Shira. - [Neila](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/neila/) - The gates are closing! The Rabbi Shira and musicians lead the congregation in one final prayer service, bring all of the exuberance and reflect of the season to the forefront. - [Downvalley Family Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/downvalley-family-service/) - New this year! Join Rabbi Sima, Rabbinic Student Lucy Brown, and our Hebrew School students for a Neila service to close out Yom Kippur. Through song, prayer, and shared spirit, we’ll welcome the final moments of this sacred day together. This service is designed for all ages. - [Community Break-Fast](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/community-break-fast/) - Conclude the day with a catered community meal. - [Yizkor](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/yizkor/) - Special materials will be available for children who have suffered a loss. - [Rosh Hashanah Morning Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/rosh-hashanah-morning-service-2/) - Our alternative second-day service contains ancient and contemporary prayers, secular poetry and music. Please bring camping chairs or a picnic blanket to sit on. - [Rosh Hashanah Family Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/rosh-hashanah-family-service/) - Join Rabbi Sima and our musicians for a joyful, participatory service led by our Hebrew School students. With songs, prayers, and spirit, this service is open to all, yet designed especially for elementary-aged children and their families. - [Shofar Lesson with Kenny Joseph](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shofar-lesson-with-kenny-joseph/) - Join us to learn and/or practice how to sound the shofar in preparation for the High Holidays. No previous experience required. Shofars provided. - [How Big Is the Jewish Tent?](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/aspen-jewish-conversations-with-yehuda-kurtzer/) - Red lines, boundaries, and the future of Jewish peoplehood. With Rabbi Sharon Cohen Anisfeld, Hebrew College; Yehuda Kurtzer, Shalom Hartman Institute; Jason Rubenstein, Harvard Hillel. - [Can We Tell a New Jewish Story?](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/aspen-jewish-conversations-with-dara-horn/) - Reclaiming our story and the fullness of Jewish life. With Dasi Fruchter, South Philadelphia Shtiebel; author Dara Horn; Mark Oppenheimer, Unorthodox podcast. - [What’s the Next Golden Age for American Jews?](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/aspen-jewish-conversations-with-franklin-foer/) - Looking back with clarity and forward with purpose. With Mijal Bitton, Downtown Minyan; Franklin Foer, The Atlantic; Rabbi Ammil Hirsch, Stephen Wise Free Synagogue. - [Singing Circle with Aden Fisher-Brown](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/singing-circle-with-aden-fischer-brown/) - Join our new High Holiday prayer leader for a special opportunity to learn and sing beautiful melodies for the upcoming holiday season. - [Film Screening: October 8th](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/film-screening-october-8th/) - Join us for a screening of October 8 which will be followed by conversation and a Q&A with the film's director, Wendy Sachs. - [Camp Bashert Shabbat Hang & Havdalah](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/camp-bashert-shabbat-hang-havdalah/) - Come early for lawn games, pool time, Israeli dancing, and our tot-friendly Shabbat Sings. Following dinner, we'll gather around the bonfire for Havdalah. - [Why Do Jewish Ideas Matter?](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/aspen-jewish-conversations-with-sarah-hurwitz-and-bret-stephens/) - The enduring power of Jewish wisdom. With Rabbi Elka Abrahamson, President, Wexner Foundation, Sarah Hurwitz, former White House speechwriter, and Bret Stephens, New York Times op-ed columnist. - [Shabbat Evening Celebrating Rabbi Shira](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-evening-services-dinner-celebrating-rabbi-shiras-installation/) - Welcome Shabbat and celebrate Rabbi Shira's installation on the Alehouse patio, followed by dinner indoors. Come early for a family-friendly happy hour. - [Cocktails & Conversation with Rabbi Elie Kaunfer](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/cocktails-conversation-with-rabbi-elie-kaunfer/) - Rabbi Elie Kaunfer, President and CEO of the Hadar Institute will lead a conversation on the Mourner's Kaddish, the most misunderstood Jewish prayer. - [An Evening with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/an-evening-with-rabbi-angela-buchdahl/) - Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, senior rabbi at NYC's Central Synagogue, will discusses her life and the Jewish moment we're living in, ahead of her new memoir "Heart of a Stranger." - [Shabbat Evening at Camp Bashert](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-evening-at-camp-bashert/) - Happy Hour & Family Funtime | 4:45 pm Shabbat Evening Service & Dinner | 6 pm Join us starting at 4:45 pm for Happy Hour & Family Funtime to schmooze and nosh with friends, enjoy lawn games and a dip in the pool. At 6 pm come together for Shabbat services, followed by dinner. - [AJC at LIFT-UP](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/ajc-at-lift-up/) - AJC’s Social Action Committee partners with LIFT-UP, the leader in providing equitable food security for individuals and families from Parachute to Aspen. Join us as we assemble bags of food for families in our community. This event is suitable for anyone 8 years and older who can stand or walk for 2 hours and periodically - [Annual Membership Meeting](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/annual-membership-meeting/) - Part celebration, part sneak peek, part open mic for your ideas, the AJC’s annual membership meeting is an opportunity to reflect on a meaningful year and dream forward as a community. You’ll get the inside scoop on what’s happening at the AJC and the chance to ask questions, share your thoughts, and vote in our - [Shabbat Evening Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-evening-service-7/) - Enjoy music-filled services surrounded by wildflowers and mountain views, then stay to connect with friends and community over refreshments. If it rains, we'll be inside the chapel. - [Ajax Shabbat Morning Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/ajax-shabbat-morning-service/) - Hike up Ajax or take the gondola for a short morning service and time with friends old and new. We’ll have a light breakfast for you and for Fido. BYO camp chair or blanket. - [AJC at Carbondale First Friday](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/ajc-at-carbondale-first-friday/) - Bring your friends and family to AJC’s booth and share a fun Shabbat moment noshing on challah and schmoozing with Rabbi Sima. - [Shabbat Evening Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-evening-service-2/) - Enjoy music-filled services surrounded by wildflowers and mountain views, then stay to connect with friends and community over refreshments. - [AJC at the Aspen Saturday Market](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/ajc-at-the-aspen-saturday-market/) - Stop by our booth to snack on challah, pick up some swag, and enjoy kids’ activities while connecting with Rabbi Shira and the AJC Crew. - [Cocktails & Conversation with Rabbi Shira](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/cocktails-conversation-with-rabbi-shira/) - How big should I be? Finding strength without crowding others. Join us for food, drink, and a fun, substantive, and reflective rabbi-led conversation before Shabbat services. - [Shabbat Evening Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-evening-services-honoring-craig-navias/) - Enjoy music-filled services surrounded by wildflowers and mountain views. This week we will be honoring outgoing board members including past-president, Craig Navias. This week will feature a catered reception including passed hor d'oeuvres and refreshments. - [Mountaintop Shabbat & Jewish Bluegrass Concert](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/mountaintop-shabbat-jewish-bluegrass-concert-with-jacobs-ladder/) - Join Rabbi Shira and Jacob’s Ladder for joyful music, community, and celebration. Breakfast, dancing, and stunning views included! - [Shabbat Evening Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-evening-service-3/) - Enjoy music-filled services surrounded by wildflowers and mountain views, then stay to connect with friends and community over refreshments. If it rains, we'll be inside the chapel. - [Ajax Shabbat Morning Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/ajax-shabbat-morning-service-2/) - Hike up Ajax or take the gondola for a short morning service and time with friends old and new. We’ll have a light breakfast for you and for Fido. BYO camp chair or blanket. - [Sacred Cycles: Jewish Time & the Spiritual Year](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/sacred-cycles/2025-07-28/) - Delve into the flow of the Jewish calendar and explore four holiday-related themes. - [Sacred Cycles | Preparing for the High Holidays: Elul and the Journey of Transformation](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/sacred-cycles-jewish-time-the-spiritual-year-2/) - Delve into the flow of the Jewish calendar and explore four holiday-related themes. - [Sacred Cycles | Sukkot & Simchat Torah: Finding Joy in Impermanence](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/sacred-cycles-jewish-time-the-spiritual-year-3/) - Delve into the flow of the Jewish calendar and explore four holiday-related themes. - [Sacred Cycles | Preparing for the High Holidays: Elul and the Journey of Transformation](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/sacred-cycles-jewish-time-the-spiritual-year-6/) - Delve into the flow of the Jewish calendar and explore four holiday-related themes. - [Sacred Cycles | Sukkot and Simchat Torah: Finding Joy in Impermanence](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/sacred-cycles-jewish-time-the-spiritual-year-7/) - Delve into the flow of the Jewish calendar and explore four holiday-related themes. - [Summer Fundraiser with Nefesh Mountain](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/summer-fundraiser-with-nefesh-mountain/) - Support AJC and enjoy an evening of community, cuisine, and incredible music featuring acclaimed Jewish bluegrass band, Nefesh Mountain. - [Sacred Cycles: Jewish Time & the Spiritual Year](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/sacred-cycles-2/2025-07-29/) - Delve into the flow of the Jewish calendar and explore four holiday-related themes. - [Sacred Cycles | Passover to Shavuot: The Age of Anxiety](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/sacred-cycles-jewish-time-the-spiritual-year-4/) - Delve into the flow of the Jewish calendar and explore four holiday-related themes. - [Sacred Cycles | Passover to Shavuot: The Age of Anxiety](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/sacred-cycles-jewish-time-the-spiritual-year-8/) - Delve into the flow of the Jewish calendar and explore four holiday-related themes. - [Cocktails & Conversation with Rabbi Shira](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/cocktails-conversation-with-rabbi-shira-2/) - Can I slow down without falling behind? The courage to trust the pace of real life. Join us for food, drink, and a fun, substantive, and reflective rabbi-led conversation before Shabbat services. - [Shabbat Evening Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-evening-service-4/) - Enjoy music-filled services surrounded by wildflowers and mountain views, then stay to connect with friends and community over refreshments. If it rains, we'll be inside the chapel. - [AJC at Carbondale First Friday](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/ajc-at-carbondale-first-friday-2/) - Bring your friends and family to AJC’s booth and share a fun Shabbat moment noshing on challah and schmoozing with Rabbi Sima. - [Tisha B’Av Gathering](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/tisha-bav-gathering/) - Why do we still mourn something that happened over 2,000 years ago? Join us for conversation and reflection on Tisha B’Av, commemorating the destruction of the ancient Temples. - [Cocktails & Conversation with Rabbi Shira](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/cocktails-conversation-with-rabbi-shira-3/) - How do I notice what's good — even when it's not perfect? Join us for food, drink, and a fun, substantive, and reflective rabbi-led conversation before Shabbat services. - [Shabbat Evening Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-evening-service-5/) - Enjoy music-filled services surrounded by wildflowers and mountain views, then stay to connect with friends and community over refreshments. If it rains, we'll be inside the chapel. - [Cocktails & Conversation with Rabbi Shira](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/cocktails-conversation-with-rabbi-shira-4/) - Can I get my life together without losing my joy? Creating structure that liberates, not suffocates. Join us for food, drink, and a fun, substantive, and reflective rabbi-led conversation before Shabbat services. - [Shabbat Evening Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-evening-service-6/) - Enjoy music-filled services surrounded by wildflowers and mountain views, then stay to connect with friends and community over refreshments. If it rains, we'll be inside the chapel. - [Cocktails & Conversation with Rabbi Shira](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/cocktails-conversation-with-rabbi-shira-5/) - How much is enough to give? Learning when to open our hands — and when to rest them. Join us for food, drink, and a fun, substantive, and reflective rabbi-led conversation before Shabbat services. - [Shabbat Evening Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-evening-service/) - Enjoy a music-filled service surrounded by wildflowers and mountain views, then stay to connect with friends and community over refreshments. If it rains, we'll be inside the chapel. - [Ajax Shabbat Morning Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/ajax-shabbat-morning-service-3/) - Hike up Ajax or take the gondola for a short morning service and time with friends old and new. We’ll have a light breakfast for you and for Fido. BYO camp chair or blanket. - [Shabbat Sings](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/shabbat-sings/) - Shabbat Sings is a playdate at the park with songs, stories, and a kid-friendly dinner. Rabbi Sima and musicians will lead this feel-good celebration of Shabbat and the weekend. All ages welcome, although designed for children ages 2-8 and their families. RSVPs required, email Rabbi Sima. Location will be provided upon RSVP. - [Sacred Cycles | Shabbat: A Sanctuary in Time](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/sacred-cycles-jewish-time-the-spiritual-year/) - Delve into the flow of the Jewish calendar and explore four holiday-related themes. - [Sacred Cycles | Shabbat: A Sanctuary in Time](https://www.aspenjewish.org/event/sacred-cycles-jewish-time-the-spiritual-year-5/) - Delve into the flow of the Jewish calendar and explore four holiday-related themes. ## Events Loop Item - [Homepage Non-Featured Events](https://www.aspenjewish.org/?ewpe=homepage-non-featured-events&preview_id=513&preview=true) - Event-Category-d1c2824 Event-Date-f8e2985 Event-Date-28d3dda Event-Date-e186450 Event-Title-92881a4 Event-Venue-277a816 - [Homepage Featured Events](https://www.aspenjewish.org/?ewpe=homepage-featured-events&preview_id=597&preview=true) - Event-Date-8d41147 Event-Title-7ad43861 Event-Description-5d0fe461 Learn More - [Classic Grid Style 1](https://www.aspenjewish.org/?ewpe=classic-grid-style-1&preview_id=509&preview=true) - 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[Aspen Jewish Conversations](https://www.aspenjewish.org/series/aspen-jewish-conversations/) - [Shabbat Mornings on Ajax](https://www.aspenjewish.org/series/shabbat-mornings-on-ajax/) - [Friday Camp at AJC](https://www.aspenjewish.org/series/friday-fun/) - [High Holidays 5787](https://www.aspenjewish.org/series/high-holidays-5787/) - [AJC Book Club](https://www.aspenjewish.org/series/ajc-book-club/) - [Shabbat Across the Roaring Fork Valley](https://www.aspenjewish.org/series/shabbat-across-the-roaring-fork-valley/) - [Teen Giving Circle](https://www.aspenjewish.org/series/teen-giving-circle/) - [Shabbat Sings](https://www.aspenjewish.org/series/shabbat-sings/) - [The Art of Aging](https://www.aspenjewish.org/series/soulful-aging/) - [Cocktails & Conversation](https://www.aspenjewish.org/series/cocktails-conversation/) - [Open Door Judaism](https://www.aspenjewish.org/series/open-door-judaism/) - [Bibs & Burps](https://www.aspenjewish.org/series/bibs-burps/) - [Volunteer with Harvest for Hunger](https://www.aspenjewish.org/series/volunteer-with-harvest-for-hunger/) - [Bereavement Group](https://www.aspenjewish.org/series/bereavement-group/) - [Shabbat Evening Service](https://www.aspenjewish.org/series/shabbat-evening-service/) - [Sacred Cycles: Jewish Time & the Spiritual Year](https://www.aspenjewish.org/series/sacred-cycles/) - Rabbinic student Jennifer Moses will guide us as we delve into the flow of the Jewish calendar and explore four holiday-related themes. Come for one session or attend them all—everyone is welcome! June 30, 12-1 pm – Shabbat: Explore how Shabbat is a sanctuary in time. July 7, 12-1 pm – Elul: Examine how this period leading - [Sacred Cycles: Jewish Time & the Spiritual Year](https://www.aspenjewish.org/series/sacred-cycles-2/) - Rabbinic Intern Jennifer Moses will guide us as we delve into the flow of the Jewish calendar and explore four holiday-related themes while enjoying coffee and light bites together. 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