High Holidays Rooted in Connection
Around tables and trails...
Join us in Denver for intimate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur gatherings rooted in reflection, music, nature, meaningful conversation, and community.
Whether these traditions are deeply familiar or entirely new to you, we welcome you!
A More Personal Way to Enter the High Holidays
This year, I’m creating small, intentional gatherings for those seeking a High Holiday experience that feels warm, participatory, and spiritually grounded.
Together, we'll share meals, sing familiar melodies, explore poetry and reflection, engage in heartfelt conversation, and make room for gratitude and growth as we enter the new year.
My hope is to offer experiences that feel soulful, accessible, nourishing and authentic--honoring where we’ve been and who we're becoming.
Gatherings
Erev Rosh Hashanah ~ Potluck & Creative Service
Welcome the Jewish new year with a potluck dinner, familiar songs, poetry, personal reflection, and accessible ritual in a warm home setting.
Friday September 11, 6pm - 8:30pm
Rosh Hashanah ~ Day Hike
Spend Rosh Hashanah in nature on a gentle 3.5 mile hike near Morrison, Colorado. Enjoy guided reflection and gentle conversation on themes of renewal, intention, and possibility while hiking in community. Includes a special tashlich ritual at the beginning of the hike.
Saturday September 12, 11am - 3pm
Erev Yom Kippur ~ Potluck, Inner Reflection, & Blessings
Enter this sacred time with a potluck meal, singing, inner contemplation, and conversation. Together we’ll create space for honesty, forgiveness, compassion, and hope.
Sunday September 20, 6pm - 8:30pm
Who this is for
Our gatherings are open to:
- All spiritual backgrounds and experiences--Jewish and other flavors of the spiritual rainbow!
- Individuals, couples, and seekers
- Folks looking for a more intimate and personal High Holiday experience
- Anyone longing for connection, reflection, and sharing in community
No Hebrew knowledge or prior experience needed.
What to Expect
- participatory and low-pressure
- soulful and approachable ritual
- familiar melodies and guided reflection
- meaningful conversation
- welcoming community
- time for quiet and connection
FAQ ~ Logistics
Do I need Jewish experience?
Not at all. Each gathering is designed to feel welcoming and accessible to people of all backgrounds. Hebrew prayers are transliterated and explained, no prior knowledge is expected.
Where will gatherings be held?
Dinners will be at a private home in Denver. The address and directions will be provided to you after registration.
Our hike will take place near Morrison, Colorado.
If I don't want to hike, but I want to participate in tashlich, is that possible?
Yes! Tashlich (a ritual by the water) will take place near the trailhead at the beginning of the hike and will last about 20 minutes. You're welcome to join us for the tashlich ritual and head home afterward.
Is there a cost?
Each gathering is $36 per person.
If you'd like to help make these experiences accessible to others, you'll have the opportunity during registration to make an optional $18 contribution to the scholarship fund.
If the registration fee presents a hardship, please don't hesitate to reach out.
What should I bring?
You’ll receive additional details after registering.
For our Rosh Hashanah and Erev Yom Kippur gatherings, please bring:
- a potluck dish to share
- a journal and pen for reflection
For the Rosh Hashanah hike, please bring:
- water, snacks, sunscreen, and any hiking essentials you may need
- a journal and pen
Most importantly, come as you are!
How many people will attend?
These are intentionally small gatherings to foster meaningful conversation, genuine connection, and a sense of community.
We welcome you!
Questioning, hopeful, grieving, spiritually curious, or simply looking for meaningful community — you are welcome.