Explore, learn & connect!
Kavod on the Road offers engaging programs for active, older nonresidents living in the greater Denver community. Our team brings exciting events to various partner locations throughout the month. Join us in exploring new horizons, building connections and enjoying enriching experiences right in your community!
Advanced registration is recommended. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows, in the order they arrive.
October
Religious Freedom in American Jewish History: Limits, Opportunities, and Challenges
Wednesday, October 14
1 – 2pm
at JCC Denver
Cost: $5
Presenter: Dr. Josh Furman, Director, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society
2026 marks 250 years of American independence and offers us the opportunity to reflect on the Jewish experience in the United States. In this presentation, we’ll examine texts that explore the limits, possibilities, and challenges posed by the principle of religious freedom, granted to Jews and American citizens by virtue of the First Amendment. We’ll read some of our nation’s founding documents, as well as the memoirs and letters of Jewish Americans over the past 250 years, to discuss how religious freedom as both concept and right has influenced American Jewish life.
Gerrymandering: Who's Really Drawing the Map — And Why It Matters
Tuesday, October 27
1 – 2pm
Hebrew Educational Alliance
Cost: $5
Presenter: Barbara Shecter, law librarian and attorney
Gerrymandering is making news again — but what is it, exactly, and how did it get this kind of political staying power? Join Barbara Shecter, a constitutional law expert, for an engaging look at the practice of drawing electoral districts for political advantage.
November
This Time Is Different (Maybe): AI and the Future
Thursday, November 5
1 – 2pm
at BMH-BJ
Cost: $5
Presenter: Rey Hernández-Julián, Associate Dean and Professor of Economics, Metropolitan State University of Denver
We’ve heard the “this time is different” line before — about the internet, about globalization, about every major technology that promised to upend everything we knew. Sometimes it was right. Often it wasn’t. So where does AI actually fall?
This session takes a hard look at what’s genuinely novel about the current moment versus what’s just familiar anxiety in a new costume. Rather than picking a side in the optimist-versus-doomsayer debate, we’ll ask sharper questions: different for whom, different by when, and different compared to what?
No easy conclusions here — just a clear-eyed look at a question nobody can answer with certainty yet, and a chance to think it through together.
Michael Friedman Jazz Concert
Tuesday, November 10
11am – 12pm
Temple Emanuel
Cost: $5
Join Colorado music mainstay Michael Friedman when his instrumental duo (piano and bass) performs enduring music from the Great American Songbook – the most influential American popular songs, Broadway, film and jazz standards from the 1920s-1960s. The program will showcase composers/performers such as Richard Rodgers, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Oscar Hammerstein, Benny Goodman, and more.
Mayan Mensches: Jews of Guatemala and El Salvador
Wednesday, November 18
1 – 2pm
JCC Denver
Cost: $5
Presenter: Rabbi Eliot Baskin
Rabbi Eliot Baskin, who has volunteered with Guatemala’s Jewish community for several years, will share stories of the country’s Jewish past and present—including what he affectionately calls the “Mayan Mensches.”
Discover the fascinating history of Guatemala’s Jewish community, from its early roots to the emergence of its “New Jews,” along with the remarkable story of Sammy, the legendary “Banana King.” Rabbi Baskin will also offer a glimpse into the contemporary Jewish community of Guatemala and its unique place in Central America.
From the Bimah to Broadway Songs
Thursday, November 19
1:15 – 2:15pm
Temple Sinai
Cost: $5
Performer: Cantor Ruthie Lipshulch
Join Cantor Ruthie Lipschulch for a delightful musical journey through the world of Broadway! Enjoy an entertaining hour filled with beloved show tunes, timeless classics and familiar favorites from some of Broadway’s most memorable musicals.
With her beautiful voice and love of music, Cantor Ruthie will bring these unforgettable songs to life, sharing the melodies that have captured audiences for generations. Whether you love the golden age of Broadway or more contemporary musical theater, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Come ready to tap your toes, hum along and celebrate the music, memories and magic of Broadway!
Israel and Iran: The Conflict and Its Implications
Tuesday, November 24
1 – 2pm
Hebrew Educational Alliance
Cost: $5
Presenter: Professor Zach Levey, CU Boulder
Visiting Professor Zach Levey of the University of Colorado Boulder returns for an in-depth and timely update on Israel’s current conflict with Iran. Drawing on his expertise in Israeli foreign policy and Middle East affairs, Professor Levey will provide a clear overview of the conflict, explore the key issues shaping the situation, and offer thoughtful insight into what it could mean for Israel, the region and U.S.–Israel relations.
CODE OF CONDUCT: Please take a moment to review Kavod on the Road’s Code of Conduct. Our policies help create a safe, respectful, and enjoyable experience for everyone—participants, presenters, and partners—across all KOTR programs, trips, conferences, and events. Click here for details.
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS: While we are unable to provide transportation to and from our events, we’ve compiled a list of options to help you get there [click here].
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