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.
December
Hanukkah Party
Friday, December 19 from 11:30am – 1pm
at JCC Denver
YOU MUST REGISTER ON THE JCC WEBSITE: CLICK HERE
Celebrate Hanukkah, the festival of lights with Kavod on the Road, the JCC Denver and JFS.
“Let’s gelt together” and enjoy lighting the menorah, schmoozing, noshing on latkes, and listening to live music. Lunch, latkes, and sweets will be provided. Singles, couples, friends, siblings – all adults 60+ are welcome, though spots are limited. Register today to secure your seat while we commemorate the rededication of the Second Temple.
This program is donation-based. Consider donating $10 upon participation.
Required age: Over 60 years old on the day of the activity
Note: Traditional holiday fare will be offered. Kosher meals available upon request. Please email Mollie Steward to discuss options.
Registration: click here
PROGRAM CLOSED: Mitzvah Project: Creating Warming Kits for Those in Need
Tuesday, December 23 from 1:00 – 2:00pm
at Hebrew Educational Alliance
No charge thanks to our partner – Repair the World
This program is at capacity and we are no longer taking registrations.
Join Kavod on the Road and Repair the World in an act of community care this winter! Together, we’ll assemble cold-weather kits filled with essential items to help our unhoused neighbors stay warm and safe during the colder months. All kits will be distributed through the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless.
Come ready to lend a hand, connect with others, and make a tangible difference for those in need.
January
Winter Ebershol String Duo
Thursday, Janaury 8 from 1 – 2pm
at BMH-BJ
Cost: $5
Musicians: Friends of Chamber Orchestra – Jonathon Winter, violin & Christina Ebersohol-Van Scyoc, viola
Two instruments, five composers, and one very curious cat. The duet’s program leaps from the lyrical duos of Sibelius, Mozart, and Martinů, to Ysaÿe’s commanding solo voice and Marek Harris’s delightfully feline Les Rêves du chat. From “zoomies” to string duo grandeur, it’s a musical menagerie of imagination and charm.
Jean Sibelius: Duo in C Major for Violin and Viola
W.A. Mozart: Duo for Violin and Viola No. 2, K.424
Marek Harris: Les Reve du chat
I. Miaou (Meow)
II. La chasse (The Hunt)
III. Le petit tigre se cache (The Little Tiger Lurks)
IV. Les zooms du chat (The Cat’s Zoomies)
Eugène Ysaÿe: Sonata No.4
I. Allemande (Lento maestoso)
Bohuslav Martinů: Duo No.2 for Violin and Viola, H.331: Allegro
What is Kabbalah? And Why Didn't I Learn This in Religious School?
Wednesday, January 14 from 11am – 12pm
at Temple Emanuel
Cost: $5
Presenter: Melanie Gruenwald, Executive Director of Kabbalah Experience
Dip your toe into an overview of Transformative Kabbalah. Where do we first hear of Kabbalah in Jewish texts and tradition – and how has the study of Jewish mysticism evolved over time?
Journey to Vietnam
Wednesday, January 21 from 1 – 2pm
at JCC Denver
Cost: $5
Presenter: Joe Wiggins, traveler and freelance writer
Travel with Joe through his personal experiences, photos, and stories. Take a look at the country’s vibrant cities, peaceful rural landscapes, and deep cultural traditions.
This presentation brings Vietnam’s beauty and character to life, offering an enjoyable journey—no travel required.
Vulture in a Cage: The Troubled Life of Shelomo Ibn Gabirol
Tuesday, January 27 from 1 – 2pm
at Hebrew Educational Alliance
Cost: $5
Presenter: Rabbi Nachum Gutierrez
Born in 1021 in Málaga, Spain, Shelomo Ibn Gabirol was orphaned young yet grew into one of the most gifted poets and philosophers of medieval Judaism. Brilliant, tormented, and uncompromising, he struggled with chronic illness and a fierce temperament. In this class, we will explore his life and works and seek to understand the complex figure whose poetry continues to resonate in our synagogues to this day.
Bridging Diversity Trip to Denver Indian Center
REGISTRATION OPENS ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 22 AT 10AM
Wednesday, January 28 from 10:30am – 2:00pm
Pick up at JCC Denver, lower parking lot
No cost thanks to the generosity of the Theodore and Maxine Murnick Family Foundation
This educational and culturally enriching program is designed to foster understanding, connection, and appreciation for the traditions and histories of Native American communities. Through a guided visit to the Denver Indian Center, participants are welcomed into a space that supports learning, respectful engagement, and cultural awareness. The experience offers a meaningful opportunity to better understand and celebrate the richness, diversity, and ongoing contributions of Native American cultures.
Vegetarian lunch included.
When registering, indicated whether you use a wheelchair or walker, and/or if a caregiver will be accompanying you (if you normally require caregiving, your caregiver must register and accompany you on this trip).
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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