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Giant Ice Menorah Skate to Israeli Music Buffet Dinner Chanukah Arts & Crafts Gifts, Treats & Dreidels Face Painting

Date: Sunday, December 2 (1st night of Chanukah) Time: 5:00 PM Location: The ARC | 861 Maroon Creek Rd. Fee: $20 l Children 4 and under are free

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Chanukah Gelt Shop

Date: Thursday, December 6 (5th night of Chanukah) Time: 5:00 PM Location: JCC Aspen | 435 West Main Street Fee: $15

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A W E E K LY J O U R N E Y I N T O T H E S O U L O F T O R A H Weekly lessons that probe into the depths of contemporary Torah thought, with a special focus on issues surrounding spirituality, the human psyche, love, and relationships. Every experience offers meaningful and timely lessons – from the most timeless of texts. You will walk away surprised, inspired, and knowing more about who we are as Jews, and who you are as an individual.

Date: Every Thursday Time: 12:00 - 1:30 PM Location: JCC Aspen | 435 West Main Street Fee: No charge

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women’s inner circle CHOPPED COOK-OFF

GET YOUR PAINT ON!

HAMENTASH BAKEFEST

T U E S DAY, N O V 2 0 7:00 PM

T U E S DAY, JA N 1 5 7:00 PM

T U E S DAY, M A R 1 2 7:00 PM

Compete with friends to whip up the most creative latkes using an array of ingredients. Enjoy a dreidel game with a new twist and a fun gift exchange.

Have fun with your friends while you create your own work of art, sip on wine and socialize. Discuss what Tu Bshvat, the holiday of trees means to you.

Get into the Purim spirit with a hamentash bakefest.

Enjoy an evening with friends and good food as we learns the ins and outs of the perfect hamentash.

Date: 3 Tuesdays Time: 7:00 PM Location: JCC Aspen | 435 West Main Street Fee: $18 per event

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COME ENJOY AN INTERACTIVE & INFORMATIVE STORY TIME, WITH SONGS AND INSIGHTS ABOUT THE JEWISH HOLIDAY OF CHANUKAH. Spin the Dreidel & make Chanukah arts and crafts!

Date: December 5 Time: 10:15 AM Location: Aspen Library

Date: December 6 Time: 10:30 AM Location: Basalt Library

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Join us for five fun-packed days of warmth and friendship in a nurturing Jewish environment!

Sports & gymnastics Mad science Cooking & baking Music & dance Give your child the gift of a memorable and meaningful Jewish camp experience.

Date: Monday, December 31 - January 4 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Location: JCC Aspen | 435 West Main Street Fee: $65/day

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A n e x h i bi ti on of ly r i ca l e motion s t h rough a b s t racti on, com bi ne d wit h our time le ss h ist ory.

Mindy Vernon is a local painter and graphic designer who strives to develop a unique perspective and to create her own visual language in the world of Fine Art through her subjective experience.

Date: Tuesday, December 18 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: JCC Aspen | 435 West Main Street Fee: No charge

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COMMUNITY S HA B B A T D I NNE R Join us as we welcome Shabbat and sit down to a traditional Shabbat dinner. Good food, great company, a brief island in time to step away from weekday concerns!

Date: Friday, December 28 Time: 5:30 PM Services | 6:00 PM Dinner Location: JCC Aspen | 435 West Main Street Fee: $60 Adults | $36 Children

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LED BY RABBI MENDEL MINTZ Sponsored by Shira and Joe Lipsey

LESSON NO. 1

LESSON NO. 2

I Have Trouble Believing In G-d

Does G-d Really Care?

There are many things about G-d that bother me—for starters, what is G-d? Besides, I can live perfectly well without Him: Why do I need Him in my life?

Many Jewish observances seem petty and burdensome, and they interfere with the way we choose to run our lives. Why can’t G-d just leave me alone?

LESSON NO. 3

LESSON NO. 4

Jewish Beliefs Seem Primitive

A Good G-d Who Does Bad Stuff

G-d seems to espouse outdated beliefs such as the notions of a “chosen nation” and designated gender roles. Plus, He interferes with our choice of lifestyle.

How can we understand and relate to G-d’s intimate and caring presence in our lives amid the experience of suffering and tragedy?

LESSON NO. 5

LESSON NO. 6

Are Religion and Science at Odds?

How Can I Relate to a G-d I Cannot See?

How might a scientific person embrace beliefs that cannot be proven in a lab, or reconcile compelling evidence for the theory of evolution and the age of the universe with a literal reading of the Bible?

Can a finite human have an intimate relationship with an infinite G-d? If it is indeed possible, where do I start?

Date: Starting Thursday, January 3 Time: 10:00 AM Location: JCC Aspen | 435 West Main Street Fee: $100

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Date: Thursday, March 14 Time: 5:30 PM Location: JCC Aspen | 435 West Main Street Fee: $20

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Date: February 26 - March 5 Location: JCC Aspen 435 West Main Street

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Date: Thursday, March 21 Time: 5:00 PM Location: JCC Aspen | 435 West Main Street Fee: $20 Adults | $15 Children

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Join us for our 19th annual inspirational Passover Seder in a warm environment, complete with the traditional Seder dinner, Insights, melodies, four cups of wine and Shmurah matza from Israel. Whether you are a seder veteran or a curious explorer, the Community Passover Seder offers a stimulating and satisfying experience.

Date: Friday, April 19 Time: 7:30 PM Location: JCC Aspen | 435 West Main Street Fee: $85 Adults | $35 Children

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