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.
March
Nervous Wrecks: Jewish Men and the Women Who Love Them
Wednesday, March 18
from 1 – 2pm
at JCC Denver
Cost: $5
Presenter: Adam Rovner, Professor & Director – Center for Judaic Studies, University of Denver
Writers, scholars, and comedians all point to a recognizable strain of “Jewish humor” that winds its way from the Hebrew Bible, to rabbinic commentaries, and through to today’s literary humorists and provocative stand-up comics. And this history of Jewish humor is full of examples of schlemiels and the women who love them.
Join Adam Rovner for an interactive talk that describes the how Jewish men and women are portrayed in American culture (stereotypes of Jewish masculinity, Jewish motherhood, and the non-Jewish temptresses), and what these images tell us about ourselves.
You Can’t Show That! The Story Of Film Ratings And Censorship in America
Tuesday, March 24
from 1 – 2pm
at Hebrew Educational Alliance
Cost: $5
Presenter: Dan Hudak, movie critic
In 1922, The Motion Picture Producers and Distributors Of America was created by studio executives to stave off government censorship and ensure the wholesomeness of Hollywood films. It later morphed into the MPAA ratings we have today, and is now known as the MPA.
How did we go from a couple not being allowed to share a bed to steamy sex scenes? This hour-long talk explores how and why the MPA has evolved to where it is today.
Clips and images from King Kong (1933), Some Like It Hot, MASH and more are featured.
April
A Taste of Passover
Tuesday, April 7
11:30am – 1:00pm
at JCC Denver
Brought to you by a partnership among Kavod on the Road, JCC Denver and JFS
Cost $8
Register with JCC: click here
Pre-registration is required. There will not be registration available at the door.
Kavod on the Road (via Jackie) cannot take registrations.
Join us at the JCC Denver for a celebration of Pesach at our Taste of Passover program, a partnership program with Jewish Family Service, Kavod Senior Life, and Repair the World. Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of this meaningful holiday, surrounded by a warm and welcoming community. You will enjoy a traditional Passover lunch, complete with a short recitation of the Haggadah, traditional prayers, and symbolic rituals. Let us create lasting memories as we celebrate the spirit of Passover. Register today while seats last!
*Per the JFS Community Lunch Table, this program is for registrants 60 years of age or older.
Please inquire about hardship pricing by emailing Blair Ebert at [email protected].
Film: Yoo-Hoo Mrs. Goldberg
Wednesday, April 15
1:00 – 3:00pm
at BMH-BJ
Cost: $5
Gertrude Berg…The Most Famous Woman in America You’ve Never Heard Of –
Yoo Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg is the funny and surprising story of radio & television pioneer Gertrude Berg. Creator, star and writer (12,000 scripts!) of the hit sitcom The Goldbergs, Berg was a beloved trailblazer, the Oprah of her day. Berg’s blend of comedy and social commentary—with Jewish characters at the center—endeared audiences and made her an American cultural icon. From Aviva Kempner, director of The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg.
Michael Friedman Jazz Concert
Thursday, April 16
11:00am – 12:00pm
at 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 Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Harold Arlen, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Henry Mancini, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller and more.
From the Golden Triangle to Cochin: Jewish Heritage and Remarkable Sites
Tuesday, April 28
1 – 2pm
at Hebrew Educational Alliance
Cost: $5
Presenter: Sandy Bornstein, Travel & Lifestyle Writer
Sandy Bornstein will provide an overview of the Bene Israel, Baghdadi, Cochin, and Bnei Menashe Jews and share a cross-section of unique synagogue features. This digital journey will also explore a sampling of notable architectural landmarks in India’s Golden Triangle (New Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur) as well as a few other noteworthy places.
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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