Aspen Summer Guide 2018

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CHABAD JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

ASPEN VALLEY

SUMMER

2018 PROGRAM

Dear friend, As we approach the fourth anniversary of the opening of the Chabad Jewish Community Center, I am delighted to present you with a comprehensive Summer Guide of our educational offerings and cultural activities.

Throughout the past years, it has been truly heartwarming to celebrate with you, learn with you, and grow with you in the magnificent premises of Aspen’s JCC. We are once again excited to offer a variety of youth programs, Shabbat festivities, adult education courses, holiday celebrations, social events, recreational pastimes, and enrichment programs. I am confident that you will find the Jewish Community Center to be a warm, welcoming, cheerful, and spirited – not to mention aesthetically appealing – environment in which to explore and celebrate your heritage while feeling part of a dynamic and thriving community.

Among the many attractive features of the Aspen Jewish Community Center is that one is not required to be a “member” to participate in any of our programs at any level. Indeed, we welcome folks of all ages and from all walks of life – regardless of background or affiliation – with open arms and an open heart, as we seek to make our center your friendly “home away from home.”

I encourage you to become acquainted with the exciting new menu of programs, services, events, and activities that will be offered to the community at large during the JCC Aspen’s upcoming summer season. Furthermore, if you have not done so yet, I invite you to stop by and take a tour of the exquisite facility.

My invitation to you and yours is not merely an invitation to bring new meaning into your lives, but indeed to be a part of history!

Looking forward to greeting you at the JCC in the near future.

Sincerely,

Rabbi Mendel & Lieba Mintz P.S. If you would like to schedule a tour of the Aspen Jewish Community Center, please feel free to contact me at 970-544-3770 or via email at rabbi@jccaspen.com

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Rabbi Mendel Mintz

Lieba Mintz

Inga Johnson

Director

Youth Director

Director of Catering & Conferences

Rabbi@jccaspen.com

Lieba@jccaspen.com

Inga@jccaspen.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SUMMER EVENTS June 3-6 Encountering the Stranger II..................................................4 July 5 What Is? Course.....................................................................5 July 10 Adult Education: JLI...............................................................6 June 21 Derrick Wilburn.......................................................................7 July 5 Shelter in Place......................................................................8 July 11 The Search for King David's Wine..........................................9 July 12 Call to Remember.................................................................10 July 16 The Fight of Our Lives..........................................................11 July 18 Turning Point........................................................................12 July 24 When the Smoke Clears.......................................................13 July 25 Annual Fundraiser & Cocktail Reception..............................14 July 26 Dreamworks.........................................................................15 July 10 Calling All Moms..................................................................16 July 27 4 Year Anniversary Celebration............................................17 July 30 American Pravda..................................................................18 August 1 FIDF Inaugural Aspen Event.................................................19 August 2 Women's Inner Circle............................................................20 August 7 Storytelling Through Testimony & Art..................................21 August 8 The Internal Struggle for the Soul of Islam....................22-23 August Scotch & Cigars....................................................................24 July-August Camp Gan Israel...................................................................25 September Hebrew School.....................................................................26 September High Holidays.......................................................................27

SERVICES & AMENITIES Shabbat Services...........................................................................................28 Library & Fitness............................................................................................29 Game Room....................................................................................................30 Aspen Legacy.................................................................................................31 Yartzeit & Mikvah...........................................................................................32 Star of David...................................................................................................33 Event Center.............................................................................................34-35

Chabad Jewish Community Center

Phone: 970-544-3770

435 West Main Street

Email: info@jccaspen.com

Aspen, CO 81611

Web: jccaspen.com

Questions? Comments? Please feel free to contact us at any time.

We look forward to being in touch!

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Encountering the Stranger II

DATE & TIME June 3-6 Full details available online

echo c.h. manosevitz

Join us for a three-day symposium: Encountering the Stranger II with an emphasis on the Abrahamic traditions. In addition to presentations by world renowned scholars, clergy, and artists, the symposium will emphasize small group discussions with presenters and those in attendance.

PRESENTERS: LOCATION Aspen Jewish Community Center 435 West Main Street

John K. Roth: Founding Director, Center for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights, Claremont McKenna College Rev. Dr. John Pawlikowski: Emeritus Director, Professor of Social Ethics, Catholic-Jewish Studies Program, Catholic Theological Union.

Khaleel Mohammed: Center for Islamic and Arabic Studies, San Diego State University

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Mehnaz Afridi: Director, Center for Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education, Manhattan College Leonard Grob: Professor Emeritus, Farleigh Dickinson University Thomas V. Wolfe: President, The Iliff School of Theology Rabbi Michael Schudrich: Chief Rabbi of Poland

Conference is Free of Charge, RSVP Required For a complete schedule of events, list of presenters, to register, and for more information, please visit jccaspen.com

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LED BY RABBI MENDEL MINTZ DATE & TIME 6 Thursdays, starting July 5th at 10:00 AM FEE $100 RSVP jccaspen.com | info@jccaspen.com

Lesson One Is the World Real?

Lesson Two Is Time Travel Possible?

Everything that we experience, we experience inside

Is time the engine that drives the whole of existence,

our heads, leading to the intriguing question: Maybe there is no existence outside of our minds? But perhaps a more fundamental question would be: What practical difference does it make if the world is real or not?

or is it just a product of our subjective experience?

If the future is impenetrable, the past irretrievable, and the present moment too fleeting to meaningfully inhabit, what part of our lives can we call our own?

Lesson Three Who is G-d?

Lesson Four Why Does Evil Exist?

What are we talking about when we talk about G-d?

Why do bad things happen to good people? The

Is “G-d” just a word we use when we can’t explain

question has been asked—and answered—for

something? If G-d cannot be explained or described,

thousands of years. But even if we understood the

does this not render the concept of “belief in G-d”

purpose of evil, would this make it more palatable and

completely meaningless?

acceptable? Would it aid us in our efforts to defeat evil?

Lesson Five What is Consciousness?

Lesson Six Are We Bound by Fate?

All injustice and strife, and even personal

If G-d already knows what we will do tomorrow, is our

unhappiness, can be traced to selfishness. Yet

“free choice” nothing more than an illusion? And with

self-esteem is essential for a healthy psyche and a

so many powerful influences outside of our control—

productive life. To navigate this paradox, we first need

or even our awareness—influencing our choices, how

to unravel the mystery of self-awareness: Where

“free” could they possibly be?

does our sense of self come from?

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HEBREW READING FOR ADULTS A Six-Week Course Starting: Tuesday, July 10th 10:00 AM RSVP: jccaspen.com | info@jccaspen.com This time proven course will teach you to read Hebrew in only six weeks. We will be using text books (provided) with powerpoint presentations to get you used to the Hebrew letters and vowels so that you will be fluent in reading in six weeks!

ADULT EDUCATION

Fee: $120 (includes textbooks)

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TORAH CAFE Visit TorahCafe.com for Jewish Inspiration. Anytime. Anywhere.

Thousands of videos on Jewish topics ranging from Law to Personal Histories and everything in between.

WWW.TORAHCAFE.COM

JNET JNet helps people like you take time out of a busy workweek to explore their Judaism. Tell us about your interests, your familiarity, and your availability and we’ll pair you with a volunteer phone-study partner for a journey of inspiring study, stimulating discussion, and exhilarating growth.

WWW.JNET.ORG

NATIONAL JEWISH RETREAT Let the power of Jewish thinking enrich your life. Spend five days of learning and discovery with master Torah teachers. Explore new ideas and expand your horizons in an open, embracing environment.

WWW.JRETREAT.COM

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ASPEN COUNTERPOINT PRESENTS:

GUESS HOW THESE KIDS WILL VOTE IN 2020?

DERRICK WILBURN Derrick is a sought-after speaker and presenter. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in marketing and economics, as well as a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of San Francisco, and serves as a faculty adjunct in the school of business at the University of Phoenix. He has written three books and is published daily by multiple internet news sites. Derrick has spoken at conferences, conventions, rallies, universities, and political gatherings across North America.

DATE & TIME Thursday, June 21 5:00 PM

LOCATION Aspen Jewish Community Center 435 West Main Street

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These new paintings are a result of my experience within today’s social climate. They depict the dichotomy between grounded stability and drifting, floating instability. The large scale of the paintings provides for strong emotion and tangible calmness all at once, which is what I strive for in my work and in my daily life.

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DISCUSSIO N FO LLOWE D BY A WI NE TAST I NG Israel was known as a source for quality wines in the ancient world. We aim to reestablish the ancient varieties used for wine production. To this end, we have collected more than 600 grapevines from the wilds all over Israel. These were genetically analyzed leading to the identification of 70 unique and endemic grape varieties.

In order to identify which of these were actually used for winemaking in ancient times, we collected a wide array of archaeological grape remains from various excavations.

We use two approaches to identify the remains: A. Morphological analysis of seed.

B. Genetic characterization of these remains.

This work will hopefully give us insight into the varieties used in the old practice of winemaking in ancient Israel and will enable the resurrection of the lost tastes.

Complimentary and Open to the Public

DATE & TIME Wednesday, July 11 5:00 PM

LOCATION Aspen Jewish Community Center 435 West Main Street

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A Call to Remember is a remarkable life-affirming story that reflects the extensive collaboration between director Ken

Featuring an extended conversation with film subject David Schaecter producer Dennis Scholl

Winikur, Miami Holocaust survivor David Schaecter, and world-renowned Holocaust scholar Michael Berenbaum.

Born in a small village in Czechoslovakia, David Schaecter was a young boy when the Nazis rose to power in Germany and is the only member of his family to survive the Holocaust.

In this documentary, David takes us on a journey — from his childhood when his family grew grapes for winemaking, to

producer Michael Berenbaum

the struggle for survival he and his brother Jakob faced in

director Ken Winikur

Allies invaded. Through David’s story, we learn about the

Auschwitz, and finally, to David’s dramatic escape as the cruelty of intolerance and the power of the human spirit.

LOCATION Aspen Jewish Community Center | 435 West Main Street RSVP jccaspen.com | info@jccaspen.com | 970-544-3770 COMPLIMENTARY AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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Gloria Greenfield, award-winning director/producer introduces The Fight of Our Lives: Defeating the Ideological War Against the West. Ms. Greenfield’s cast of world-renowned scholars and analysts trace the internal and external forces which threaten the values of Western civilization. The Fight of Our Lives reminds us that if we do not renew “moral confidence” in our heritage, we will lose the fight.

Raymond Ibrahim is a widely published author, speaker, and Middle East and Islam specialist. His books include The Al Qaeda Reader (Doubleday) and Sword and Scimitar (Da Capo).

Ibrahim’s writings have appeared in the New York Times, CNN, LA Times, Fox News, Financial Times, Jerusalem Post, USA Today and Washington Post.

COMPLIMENTARY AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

DATE & TIME

LOCATION

RSVP

Monday, July 16 4:45 PM

Aspen Jewish Community Center 435 West Main Street

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Charlie Kirk DATE & TIME

Candace Owens

Wednesday, July 18 5:00 PM

Charlie Kirk is the Founder and Director of Turning Point USA, a national movement dedicated to identifying, organizing, and empowering young people to promote the principles of free markets and limited government.

LOCATION

Turning Point has representation at over 1,200 high schools and college campuses nationwide and over 150 full-time staff. He is also a bestselling author and a recent addition to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

Aspen Jewish Community Center 435 West Main Street

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Candace Owens is the Director of Urban Engagement for Turning Point USA. Owens exploded onto the scene in the summer of 2017, gaining notoriety through her political vlog series. Prior to her entrepreneurial pursuits, Owens worked 4 years at a private equity firm in NY. She is a contributing writer for the Federalist and is enthusiastic about inspiring tough conversations today that will affect positive changes for tomorrow.

Complimentary and Open to the Public

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When the Smoke Clears: A Story of Brotherhood, Resilience and Hope tells the true stories of young Israeli soldiers whose injuries leave them fighting for the strength to live. Making breakthroughs and finding meaning by reaching out to those in need, they discover that what didn’t kill them really did make them stronger.

The film shares the accounts of Gil, Ofer, and Elad – young war veterans whose unthinkable battle experiences leave them with life-altering mental and physical scars. Returning to society, their trauma disconnects them from all they once valued, turning their lives upside down.

FEE: $20

DATE & TIME

LOCATION

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Tuesday, July 24, 7:30 PM Followed by Q&A with Producer Raphael Shore and Director Rebecca Shore

Metropolitan Isis Theater 406 E Hopkins Ave. Aspen, CO 81611

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FOLLOWED BY A RECEPTION AT ASPEN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER | 435 W MAIN ST, ASPEN

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Annual Fundraiser & Cocktail Reception Please join UJA Aspen Valley for an evening with Award-Winning Commentator & Scholar

DANIEL GORDIS Author of Israel: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn

• Columnist for the Jerusalem Post and Bloomberg View • Winner of the National Jewish Book Award and author of numerous books on Jewish thought and current events in Israel

DATE & TIME Wednesday, July 25 5:00 PM

• Founding Dean, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at the University of Judaism, the first rabbinical college on the West Coast

LOCATION

• Senior Vice President and the Koret Distinguished Fellow at Shalem College in Jerusalem, Israel’s first liberal arts college

Aspen Jewish Community Center 435 West Main Street

• Called “one of the most respected Israel analysts around” by The Forward

RSVP jewishcolorado.org sweinberger@jewishcolorado.org

303-748-7909

We kindly request a minimum $180 donation Sponsorships Available To learn more about our summer events, including sponsorships, please contact Susan Weinberger sweinberger@jewishcolorado.org • 303-748-7909

UJA Aspen will also host a National Lion & Pomegranate Luncheon at Nina Saslove’s home. Details to follow.

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UNDERSTANDING OUR DREAMS THROUGH THE PRISM OF JEWISH LAW, PSYCHOLOGY, AND POP CULTURE

Dr. Alan Kadish is resident and CEO of Touro, the largest Jewish-sponsored educational institution in the United States. Dr. Kadish distinguished himself as a prominent cardiologist, dedicated teacher and researcher, and experienced administrator.

He has helped Touro expand its unique offerings for Jewish and underserved communities while becoming a top-tier institution for the study of the health sciences and medicine.

Prior to joining Touro, Dr. Kadish held a 19-year tenure at Northwestern University where he served as the Chief of the Cardiology division and Director of the Cardiovascular Clinical Trials unit.

In Celebration of 18 years since the founding of the Chabad in the Aspen Valley, Rabbi Alan Ciner will deliver the sermon on Shabbat morning, July 28, on Jewish Leadership. Sermon will be followed by a Kiddush lunch.

DATE & TIME Thursday, July 26 5:30 PM

LOCATION Aspen Jewish Community Center 435 West Main Street

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Rabbi Alan Ciner has had distinguished career in the Pulpit Rabbinate and was appointed to serve as a spokesperson regarding Jewish affairs at State Department meetings.

COMPLIMENTARY

Rabbi Ciner is currently Vice President of Touro College and University System, and is the Founding Rabbi of The New Synagogue of Palm Beach.

THE PUBLIC

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Calling All Moms WITH ELLEN ITZLER

Parenthood grants each of us the singular chance to meet our children as children, while they still look at the world through the eyes of a child. Whether your children are young or old, here is your chance to create your own book of memorable stories, from the heartwarming to the humorous, as a keepsake for next generation to enjoy and to cherish!

DATE & TIME 10-week class July 11, 10:00 AM

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FEE $18 / Class OR $130 / Session

LOCATION

RSVP

Aspen Jewish Community Center 435 West Main Street

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JOI N US FOR SHABBAT DINNER

FRIDAY, JULY 27 6:30 PM RSVP jccaspen.com info@jccaspen.com 970-544-3770

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DATE & TIME Monday, July 30 5:00 PM

LOCATION Aspen Jewish Community Center 435 West Main Street

James O’Keefe’s investigations have led directly to the passage of new legislation, federal and state investigations, congressional inquiries, resignations, re-trainings, and disciplinary action.

RSVP

In 2013, O’Keefe authored New York Times bestseller, Breakthrough: Our Guerilla War to Expose Fraud and Save Democracy.

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James O’Keefe is an award-winning journalist and founder and President of Project Veritas, non-profit organizations dedicated to investigating corruption, dishonesty, waste, and fraud in both public and private institutions.

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CelYebErAatRe S

Generously hosted

by Dana & Michael Werner

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Wednesday, August 1, 2018, 5:30 PM Aspen Jewish Community Center | 435 West Main Street FIDF is a non-political, non-military organization that works closely with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to provide for the well-being of its soldiers. FIDF is the only organization in North America and Panama to represent the IDF. As the brave men and women of the IDF risk their lives to serve and protect Israel and the Jewish people worldwide, FIDF strengthens the bridge between the State of Israel and the U.S. and Panama by raising critical funds for IDF Soldiers and their families. Our programs address their educational, financial, and emotional needs, fundamentally changing their lives and providing them with future opportunities. Last year, FIDF raised over $127 million and touched the lives of over 88,000 soldiers, veterans, and their loved ones.

For more information, please contact Debra Gudai 954-444.5702 | debra.gudai@fidf.org

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Join the Women’s Inner Circle for great evenings of socializing, inner growth and spiritual rejuvenation.

s ’ n e m o W e l c r i C r e Inn LOAVES OF LOVE Thursday, August 2, 7PM Bake: Learn the Art of Challah baking from the making of dough to different braiding techniques.

Love: Bake two challahs - take one home and give one to another to bring more love and blessing to the world.

Pray: Learn about the beautiful tradition of Hafrashat Challah and pray for those in need.

A SPOONFUL OF HONEY Tuesday, September 4, 7PM

The Women’s Inner Circle is an ever-growing and energetic night out just for you. It provides an opportunity for Jewish women to meet new friends, socialize, and truly discover the power of the Jewish woman through innovative workshops, lectures, and creative activities. We explore contemporary issues and discuss topics that lie at the bedrock of our faith.

Hands-on interactive cooking classes “Apple and Eve”- Much was accomplished in the first few hours of mankind in the Garden of Eden. Discover the gift Eve left to the world - the power of free choice.

Come, sample scrumptious apple foods, and create new recipes in time for Rosh Hashanah. Bring your favorite apple recipe for inclusion in our women’s inner circle cookbook.

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FEE $18 Event $130 Annual Membership

REGISTER jccaspen.com Lieba@jccaspen.com 970-544-3770

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Complimentary to the Public - Reception to Follow

LOCATION

RSVP

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SUGGESTED SPONSORSHIPS

available in support of USC Shoah Foundation, sfi.usc.edu

Diamond: $3600 Gold: $1800 Silver: $360 Bronze: $180

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EVENT SCHEDULE 1:00-1:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks

(Alan Altman M.D. and Raheel Raza)

1:15-1:45 Zuhdi Jasser 1:45-2:15 Dr. Tawfik Hamid 2:15-2:30 Break 2:30-3:00 Dr. Elham Manea 3:00-3:30 Professor Salim Mansur 3:30-4:00 Raheel Raza Round Up

Wednesday, August 8th 1:00 – 5:30 PM Fee $20 RSVP

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LOCATION Aspen Jewish Community Center 435 West Main Street

4:00-5:00 Roundtable Discussion and Q&A The Canadian Coalition Against Terror (C-CAT) was founded by Canadian 9/11 victims in 2004. C-CAT is a research and policy body comprised of terror victims, counterterrorism professionals, lawyers and others dedicated to developing innovative strategies in the battle against extremism and terrorism. http://www.c-catcanada.org/

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JCC MEN’S CLUB PRESENTS

LOCATION

Join us for an evening of fine

Aspen Jewish Community Center 435 West Main Street

featured cuisine.

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scotch, premium cigars, and Socialize, network and relax.

For date and time please contact the center.

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DATE

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July 23 - August 3 Mon - Fri

$65 / day Scholarship available

3-12

TIME

LOCATION

9am - 3:30pm (early drop-off and late pick-up available)

Jewish Community Center 435 West Main Street

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Annual Tuition: $750 (Scholarship Available) Dates: Duration of the Scholastic Year beginning Sept 2018 Locations: Aspen and Mid-Valley

INSPIRING JEWISH PRIDE & IDENTITY Imagine if your child enjoyed Hebrew School.

Imagine a Hebrew School where children don’t want to miss a day.

Imagine a child who feels the warmth and spirit of Judaism.

Imagine your pride.

For More Info or to Register: Lieba@jccaspen.com 970-544-3770

THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER has an innovative Hebrew school that provides a serious yet enjoyable environment for children to receive a broad knowledge of Judaism in a stimulating and challenging venue. Our students gain an appreciation for the joys,

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value, and traditions of our heritage as they are vividly brought to life by our dedicated teachers whose creativity and dynamism make every lesson a unique learning experience.

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SHA B B AT SER V ICE S

Join us for services in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Our nonjudgmental philosophy embraces everyone, regardless of commitment or religious background.

No experience necessary. So whether you’ve been going to Synagogue since you were a kid, or if this is your first time, you can feel right at home!

Yar tz eit Yartzeit – Anniversary of a loved one’s passing. On the day of a Yartzeit, it is customary to light a candle, give charity, and recite the Kaddish. For more information or for assistance in reciting the Kaddish and other Yartzeit customs, please email or call the center.

Friday Nights As start times change on Friday night, please call or email to confirm.

Shabbat Morning 10:00 AM followed by Kiddush Lunch.

SH ABBAT to go Give your family the beauty of Shabbat. You can now purchase challah, wine, and other traditional foods for Shabbat and dinners at home. Available for purchase Sunday – Friday. Orders must be placed 48 hours in advance.

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A GREAT PLACE TO HOST

YOUR CHILD’S BIRTHDAY PARTY. The 2000-square-foot game room provides a safe place for teens, tweens, and kids of all ages to hang out with friends and relax. The game room is fully equipped with arcades, pool table, ping pong, and air hockey.

The Game Room is located on the lower level of the Jewish Community Center.

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LEAVE AN ETERNAL LEGACY TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY

Remember Chabad Jewish Community Center of Aspen in your will.

For more information on Planned Giving: jccaspen.com/PlannedGiving 970-544-3770

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REACH FOR THE STARS For your donation, our gift to you... “The History of the Star of David� provides a beacon of light as it guides us in a long-lasting legacy for the new Aspen Jewish Community Center. In appreciation and recognition of your generous contribution to the center, you will receive, as a gift from us, this inspirational limited-edition artwork personally signed and numbered by the artist, Marc Bennett. www.jccaspen.com/StarofDavid

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THINK JCC ASPEN FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT JCC Aspen, located on Main Street, is the ideal place for a cocktail reception, bar or bat mitzvah/wedding, conference, or any other party. Our beautiful ballroom and conference center facing Aspen Mountain are the perfect space to host your upcoming events.

We can accommodate small groups for outdoor lunches and special celebrations or large groups for cocktail receptions, fundraisers, and corporate gatherings.

From appetizers to plated dinners, we offer a wide range of menus that are created for your individual taste and a lasting impression.

Visit jccaspen.com/rental for rates and catering options or contact our Director of Catering & Conferences, Inga Johnson, to arrange a meeting or to request more information.

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