Welcome to Birthright Israel NEXT, Denver. Join us in giving back to our beautiful community by volunteering, savor a delicious Shabbat meal with us, or get out in nature. Stay connected. Create community. Share with others.
February 6th
- Calling all ladies. Get your groove on and learn how to strip tease!
Let your inhibitions down and try something new. Confidence comes from
feeling good about yourself on the inside and out! Along with fun,
we'll discuss the history of women in Judaism. Laugh with your friends!
Beginning Conversational Hebrew Classes - February 10, 2010
Planning
your next sojourn in Israel? Or, maybe you just want to learn another
language. This 10-week course will get you started. You must commit to
the full 10 weeks. Class is only $30!! Sign up now! Text the word "HEBREW" to 41411 to learn a word daily.
Harvest to Harvest: Engage 4 Change: Boulder Shelter for the Homeless
February 21st - Reach out to our community in Boulder with us. Organize the pantry, help prepare the day's meals at the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless kitchen. After, we'll share some eats and libations to discuss what community means to us both as individuals and as a Jewish collective. Yes - I want to learn more about Tikun Olam!
Tradition Reinvented a Three Part Serices Exploring Modern Interpretations of Jewish Tradition: Part I - Pickling for Purim!
Tradition, Tradition! Jews love traditions - and we also love claiming our own individual traditions and debating which is best. In this three-part series, we will explore Jewish traditions through a contemporary lens. From Purim to Shabbat to Pesach, we'll dive into the world of Jewish food and food practices, cooking and tasting our way through the world of tradition from Torah to the present.
February 22nd
- Pickling for Purim - Join a special guest instructor for this hands-on pickling workshop. During Purim, it is customary to give Shalach Manot, or gift baskets filled with delicious treats. Pickle me in!
Dinner with Israelis - Boulder
February 25th - Did you know there is an Israeli population here in Colorado? Here is your chance to connect! Over a delicious meal - find out more about life in Israel, their experiences living in the states, and everything in between. Shalom!
Host a NEXT Shabbat
Create your own community on Shabbat. Have fun, be creative, bring people you know and people who need community together. Light candles, drink wine, enjoy a delicious meal - all on us! We'll pay $18 per person (up to 16 people) - the rest is up to you. Shabbat on us!
Coffee and cookies on us!
New to Denver/Boulder? Want to get involved - but aren't sure how? Have a cafe latte on us and hear about all the fun we have at NEXT Denver! Email sarah.kornhauser@birthrightisraelnext.org and we'll set up a time to meet!
Originally from South Florida, Carmel is happy to call Denver home. She joined Birthright Israel NEXT Denver to make more Jewish friends and to become more involved in Denver's Jewish community. An avid photographer, she hopes to sell her photos one day. Music is her life and she shows it...look for her at any local karaoke joint. You'll always find Carmel dancing at a concert or enjoying a great movie. Say hello to Carmel at your NEXT event.
Ori Maller
Ori immigrated to the U.S. several years ago from Israel. As many young professionals in a new city, Ori was searching for ways to engage with the Jewish community. He finds Birthright Israel NEXT Denver to be a dynamic and lively organization that offers many social and community service opportunities for young professionals. Ori enjoys playing soccer in the summer and snowboarding in the winter. He is delighted to be part of our community here in the mile-high city.
Marina Bondarenko
NEXT Denver provides Marina with a unique opportunity to meet local Jews while engaging in outdoor adventures such as snowshoeing or dog sledding -- or enjoying delicious meals on Shabbat. She spends her time volunteering with Gesher City and Limmud Colorado. Her passion for living an eco-friendly lifestyle led her to form the Denver branch of EcoTuesday.com. Marina loves snowboarding, backpacking and traveling around the world.
Carmel, Ori and Marina are all Birthright Israel NEXT participants who contribute to our community. Get involved today!
Beginning Conversational Hebrew Classes - February 10, 2010
Harvest to Harvest: Engage 4 Change: Boulder Shelter for the Homeless
Tradition Reinvented a Three Part Serices Exploring Modern Interpretations of Jewish Tradition: Part I - Pickling for Purim!
Originally from South Florida, Carmel is happy to call Denver home. She joined Birthright Israel NEXT Denver to make more Jewish friends and to become more involved in Denver's Jewish community. An avid photographer, she hopes to sell her photos one day. Music is her life and she shows it...look for her at any local karaoke joint. You'll always find Carmel dancing at a concert or enjoying a great movie. Say hello to Carmel at your NEXT event. 
NEXT Denver provides Marina with a unique opportunity to meet local Jews while engaging in outdoor adventures such as snowshoeing or dog sledding -- or enjoying delicious meals on Shabbat. She spends her time volunteering with Gesher City and Limmud Colorado. Her passion for living an eco-friendly lifestyle led her to form the Denver branch of EcoTuesday.com. Marina loves snowboarding, backpacking and traveling around the world.
