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Humanistic Judaism considers Yom Kippur to be the culmination of the self-analysis that was initiated on Rosh Hashanah. We are offered the opportunity to ask forgiveness from ourselves as well as from those we have wronged, and we vow to be active, involved, caring people in the coming year.

Greet the Jewish New Year of 5784 in a culturally relevant way, honoring our traditions and creating meaning for today.

This is a very unusual book club, because we don’t require that everyone read the same book – or that you read any book at all! We discuss books with a Jewish and/or Humanistic theme – and that includes a lot of books.

After a brief Havdalah to close Shabbat, we’ll stroll around the lake, with pauses for readings and discussion.

Beth Ami Colorado Congregation for Humanistic Judaism has launched a movie club that focuses on provocative films that have a connection to Jewish and/or humanistic values. August's selection is "MILK"

On May 21st, 2023, Leora Ross, together with the Beth Ami community and her family and friends, celebrated her Cultural B Mitzvah at Staunton State Park in Pine, CO.

New and “veteran” Beth Ami folks are invited to a brief, casual Shabbat, dessert and schmoozing at the cottonwood tree-covered picnic area. Learn more about how we do Jewish humanistically and enjoy making some new acquaintances.

Humanistic Jews celebrate Shavuot with picnics featuring bread, dairy and fruit and may honor education. And because we are in Colorado, we can also hike!

What does it mean to say something is “Jewish art”?  Does it require a particular style or sensibility? Is it limited to Judaica and folk art? Or is it simply art that has been created by Jewish people? Join us as we delve into the aesthetic and philosophical considerations that deal with these questions.

We will provide a Seder plate of ritual foods, a Humanistic Haggadah, songs and the opportunity to "do Jewish" in a meaningful way. Enjoy the ritual and contemporary content.

This is a very unusual book club, because we don’t require that everyone read the same book. Or that you read any book at all!

Beth Ami, in association with the National Council of Jewish Women-Colorado, presents its annual Repro Shabbat program. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, February 4, 2023.

This Shabbat, let's go to the movies and then grab a bite. In person! Woohoo!

Why does the rich country of South Africa have such a large, impoverished population? What is the involvement of the 12th largest Jewish population in the world in this emerging country?

Are you curious about Humanistic Judaism? Would you like to know more about this intriguing cultural, non-theistic movement? Let's meet up for coffee at Brewing Market in Lafayette!

Are you curious about Humanistic Judaism? Would you like to know more about this intriguing cultural, non-theistic movement? Let's meet up for coffee at Caffe Sole in South Boulder!

Eat donuts instead of challah and apple cider instead of wine and celebrate Sukkot with Beth Ami.

Enjoy our humanistic Rosh Hashanah/Tashlich experience in person next to the lovely Viele Lake in south Boulder at the Harlow Platts Picnic Shelter.

Find us under the cottonwood trees for an east county gathering of Humanistic Shabbat blessings, songs and sharing, followed by a bring your own picnic dinner.

Our third “Great Movie Club” selection is the very popular film, "Crossing Delancey." On Saturday, August 27, we will discuss the film after a brief Havdallah service.

What is Humanistic Judaism anyway? Drop by the Beth Ami table at Shalom Boulder New(ish) to Boulder and get your questions answered.

We are fortunate to live in a community with access to amazing views and hikes for all levels of ability. This relaxed hike on Open Space has a stunning view of the Flatirons and is rated “easy”.  We will enjoy Shabbat with a walk and talk, together with other Beth Ami members and friends.  

Enjoy a Summer Social Shabbat and BYO Picnic at a Harlow Platts Picnic Shelter, overlooking lovely Veile Lake. Easy parking -- bring a chair, a blanket, or relax at a picnic table. Beth Ami will provide challah, grape juice and a Shabbat liturgy handout.

Teagan Forrest will celebrate her B Mitzvah on Saturday, June 11 with Congregation Beth Ami.

Every spring, in the weeks leading up to Passover, Jewish communities around the world set aside time to focus on the plight of refugees. In keeping with this new tradition, we will follow our brief Havdalah ceremony with a discussion of refugee circumstances around the world and just how we might be able to help.