The JFS Executive Luncheon: It Was a Good Thing
Nearly 1,100 members of the Denver philanthropic community gathered to learn more about JFS, enjoy lunch, celebrate the Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Community Leadership Award presentation to our incredible partners at Temple Emanuel, and listen to a moderated conversation between Corby Kummer and Martha Stewart.
Celebrating Pride
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month and is dedicated to uniting our community, honoring diversity, and sparking awareness as we generate conversations around the issues our neighbors face. At JFS, we believe it is everyone’s responsibility to make the world a better place regardless of a person’s faith, race, age, income, ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Join us and celebrate Pride during month’s festivities!
Between The Lines: A Conversation With Author Michael Lewis 2023 JFS Executive Luncheon
We are excited to announce the 2023 Executive Luncheon will feature New York Times best-selling author Michael Lewis. You don’t want to miss this always inspiring event on April 28 at the Sheraton Downtown Denver Hotel and help JFS continue to make the greatest impact for the greater good for those who rely on us most.
Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month
Rabbi Lauren Tuchman, educator and the first blind woman to enter the rabbinate, will describe patterns of isolation among those with a variety of disabilities. Rabbi Julia Appel, Senior Director of Innovation at Clal – The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership, will teach us key principles in designing for belonging.
JFS Family Concert: Rocking Colorado for 150 years
JFS is hosting its inaugural family-friendly event—JFS Family Concert: Rocking Colorado for 150 Years at Mission Ballroom, and you’re invited! This concert will honor and celebrate JFS’s 150th anniversary and feature a special solo acoustic performance by Denver’s Nathaniel Rateliff. This multigenerational event is sure to be a crowd-pleaser you don’t want to miss!
The 150th Anniversary Executive Lunch is in the books
The JFS 150th Anniversary Executive Luncheon with Amy Schumer proved that laughter is the best medicine—especially when you also make a life-changing difference for thousands of families who come to JFS to rebuild their lives.
Partner Spotlight: FirstBank
At JFS, we work collaboratively with partners who support our mission, programs, and services, creating a community of success to help those who need us most. When we work together, remarkable things occur—through grants, donations of funds, food, and supplies, or volunteering—and our partners’ commitment makes all the difference.