RSVP for Shavuot & Cooking Classes

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View this email in your browser Greetings, Telluride Shavuot is almost here! Weather permitting, we'll sit outside, sing a few prayers, and enjoy a short discussion about the holiday no one knows about—described by Rachel Goldberg-Polin as the Sabrina of Jewish holidays.  Plus: raspberry cheesecake from Butcher and cocktails. Please RSVP soon if you'd like to come. When: Sunday, June 1, 5:30–6:30 PM Where: Address provided upon request + A few spots remain in the June 10 cooking class! Jeffrey & Steve are teaming up to lead an extremely haute take on gefilte and matzoh. Jeffrey is a graduate of Escoffier Chef School and the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. He trained with Julia Child and Jacques Pépin, and has worked at The French Laundry, Fleur de Lys, and Chez Panisse. Now he's teaming up with the highly charismatic local favorite Chef Steve Hertzfeld to teach us to make good gefilte fish. This is your best chance to show off next Passover. Register here before it is announced publicly.  Other summer events are below, and here are some highlights. 🎬 Our Inaugural Jewish Film Series — Launching at the Telluride Science Center, this curated series will entertain and spark conversation. First film is June 22! 🌄 A Soulful Shabbat Weekend July 11-13 — Begin with an intimate Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat and community dinner led by Rabbi Lori Koffman, followed by Saturday morning reflection and a hike. We'll conclude Sunday evening with a moving Jacob's Ladder concert under the open sky (or under a ceiling, if it's raining).  🎉 Tequila, Torah & Tunes August 8th— A spirited evening of learning, laughter, tequila & dancing.  🎼 An afternoon of remembrance and beauty August 18th — Experience a powerful afternoon of music and memory with Violins of Hope, a moving concert featuring Holocaust-era violins lovingly restored and returned to the stage. 🎻 A World-Class Jewish Bluegrass Band — Toe-tapping, soul-stirring music blending tradition & banjo. ...and more. Okay, not that much more—but we're really going for it this summer and hope you'll join us. P.S. Know a high school or college student looking for great experience? We're looking for a summer intern! It's an unpaid role, but full of valuable résumé-building opportunities. Partially remote with flexible hours.  Email us to learn more.  JUNE 1: Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Ten Commandments. Join us for a few prayers, followed by cocktails, raspberry cheesecake, and good conversation with friends. RSVP Today JUNE 10: Cooking class registration is now open. Hosted in collaboration with the Ah Haa School for the Arts, this special session features one of Telluride's newest and most accomplished chefs, Jeffrey Kramer, alongside local favorite  Steve Hertzfeld, co-owner of Counter Culture. Together, they'll reinvent gefilte fish in ways you've never imagined. Plus, they will be making homemade Matzoh! The class is $65 and includes two glasses of wine (because obviously). Join us Tuesday, June 10 from 5:30–8:00 PM. Register here.   JUNE 22: Don't miss The Ring: A Night of Israeli Cinema in Telluride, the first film in our three-part summer series. Directed by Adir Miller and the Paz brothers, The Ring is a heartfelt comedy about love, loss, and rediscovery within an Israeli family. Critically acclaimed and featured at major festivals including the Paris Israeli Film Festival, the Seret Festival, and Jewish film festivals across North America, the film was also nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 2024 Ophir Awards. Join us Sunday, June 22—doors open at 3:30 PM, film at 4:00.* Tickets are $18 in advance, $22 at the door, and just $9 for anyone under 25. Wine and refreshments will be served. Tickets here *we bumped the time up 30 min so if you're doing the Bluegrass thing, you'll make it back in time for the next band! JULY 1: Join TJC for the second film in our three-part summer series: Kidnapped: The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara. Based on the true story told in Dr. David Kertzer's The Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara, the film recounts the dramatic events of 1858, when papal soldiers seized a young Jewish boy from his family in Bologna after learning he had been secretly baptized. As his parents fight desperately to bring him home, the case ignites international outrage and becomes a powerful political struggle. Following the screening, we'll be joined via Zoom by Pulitzer Prize winning author Dr. David Kertzer of Brown University for a Q&A. Doors open at 3:30 PM, film begins at 4:00. Tickets are $18 in advance or $22 at the door. $9 for anyone under 25. Wine and light refreshments will be available. Tickets here JULY 8: Join local cook Judy Godec from 5:30–8:00 PM for Cucina Ebraica: Jewish Flavors Born in Rome—an evening celebrating the rich culinary traditions of Rome's Jewish community, one of the oldest in Europe. Enjoy a five-course menu featuring dishes like crispy Carciofi alla Giudia, zucchini carbonara, lamb with rosemary and fava beans, sautéed spinach with pine nuts and raisins, and a sour cherry ricotta cheesecake. Up to two glasses of wine are included. $95. Register here.  JULY 11-13: Join hosts & sponsors Aela and Don Morgan for a joyful weekend of connection, learning, and celebration with special guest Rabbi Lori Koffman of Park Avenue Synagogue. Friday Evening, we'll welcome Shabbat with a short, meaningful service led by Rabbi Lori, followed by a festive community dinner at Aela and Don's home. Plan on a Saturday morning study and hike. Sunday afternoon, TJC is sponsoring Jacob's Ladder, a nationally known bluegrass band, which will be performing an intimate concert. This Shabbaton weekend is co-sponsored by Sari Levy & Pete Wagner and Hannah Richman & Jason Slosberg. Whether you live here or are just visiting, you won't want to miss this special weekend!  JULY 13: We are excited to welcome Jacob's Ladder , a Jewish bluegrass band to Telluride! Stay tuned for details. PS We need lodging! Please email if you have the ability to host a musician. AUGUST 8: Back by popular demand! Join us for the second annual Shabbat celebration like no other—an evening of great food, top-shelf tequila tasting, traditional prayers and a short and inspiring d'var Torah, and high-energy dancing with a live DJ. From 6–11 PM, we'll blend tradition with a party vibe you won't want to miss. Come for the blessings, stay for the beats! AUGUST 18: Experience a powerful evening of music and memory with Violins of Hope, a moving concert featuring Holocaust-era violins lovingly restored and returned to the stage. Each instrument carries the voice of a life, a story, a legacy—bearing witness to tragedy and the triumph of the human spirit. Accompanied by narration, the program brings history to life through sound and storytelling. This unforgettable event will take place at Christ Presbyterian Church on Columbia Avenue. Weather permitting, refreshments will follow in the garden. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to reflect, remember, and be inspired. Event begins at 5 PM, doors at 4 PM. Tickets available soon.  SEPT 22-OCT 2: Experience the most enchanting time of year* in Telluride. This season, we're introducing exciting new additions to our holiday services. To be announced soon. *ok, as long as it doesn't start snowing.  The Telluride Jewish Community is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and the only Jewish community in the Telluride region. We do not charge dues but are grateful for your support in the form of charitable donations, Shabbat and holiday sponsorships, and underwriting opportunities. You can make a secure donation online using the PayPal link below or mail a check to: Telluride Jewish Community P.O. Box 3953 Telluride, CO 81435 Donate Copyright © 2025 Telluride Jewish Community, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website or signed up to be on our mailing list. Mazel Tov. 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