Discover what's happening at the Center for Judaic Studies, the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society and the Holocaust Awareness Institute. Read about Judaic Studies students and faculty, and join us for our many events and conferences, including the Fred Marcus Memorial Holocaust Lecture, the Vinnik Evening of Jewish Culture, the Week of Jewish Philosophy and the Hebrew Seminar, as well as frequent online exhibitions highlighting the collections in the Beck Archives.
When Strawberries Bloom: The Creation of Golda Meir
When Strawberries Bloom chronicles the life and times of Golda Meir, former Prime Minister of Israel (and one-time Denver resident), from her early childhood in the Russian Empire through her adult years as a world leader. Don't miss this special one-night-only performance featuring CJS' own Selena A. Naumoff as Golda Meir!
7:00 p.m. MT
Historic Elitch Theatre, 4550 W 38th St, Denver CO 80212
Livingston & Abrams Lecture in American Jewish History
Behind the Podcast: The Nightingale of Iran
RMJHS welcomes sisters Galeet and Danielle Dardashti, creators of the award-winning audio documentary The Nightingale of Iran, for an evening of storytelling and song as they discuss the making of the podcast exploring their family’s musical journey from Persia to Israel and to the United States.
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. MT
JCC Elaine Wolf Theatre, 350 S Dahlia St, Denver CO, 80246
An Evening of Art and Story: Frank Stella’s "Had Gadya" in Conversation
University of Denver Libraries and the Center for Judaic Studies present a conversation with CJS Director Adam Rovner and Dean Sobel, Professor of the Practice of Art History and Museum Studies and founding director of the Clyfford Still Museum about Stella’s impact on modern art, the cultural weight of Had Gadya, and what it means for a major contemporary artist to illustrate this powerful narrative.
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. MT
Kvistad Special Events Room, Anderson Academic Commons 290
Join us for a special screening of the film Blind Spot, the first film to document the presence of antisemitism on American campuses prior to the October 7 attacks on Israel, and to examine how it grew into the explosion of virulent and often violent campus antisemitism in the aftermath of October 7.
The 44th Annual Governor's Holocaust Remembrance Program
CJS joins the Mountain States ADL and other sponsors for a special commemorative program bringing together people of all faiths to honor survivors, remember those who perished, educate about this horrific crime against humanity, and translate those lessons into contemporary action.
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. MT
Temple Emanuel, 51 Grape Street, Denver, CO (or livestream)
The RMJHS Book Club is reading "Extracted: Unmasking Rampant Antisemitism in America’s Higher Education"
Join RMJHS in Boulder for a discussion of Dr. S. Perry Brickman’s in-depth study of antisemitism at Emory University. In 2006, Brickman attended an exhibit on the history of Jewish life at Emory, where he encountered documents strongly suggesting that many―himself included―had been failed out of Emory’s School of Dentistry because they were Jewish. Determined to uncover the truth, Brickman began extracting evidence hidden deep in the archives.
RSVP to joshua.furman@du.edu or 303-871-3085.
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. MT
Congregation Har Hashem in Boulder, 3950 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80303
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The 31st Annual RMJHS Heritage Award Evening: Honoring Colorado Jewish Journalism
Join us at History Colorado for a special evening celebrating Colorado Jewish Journalism. This year's event features a panel discussion with our three Heritage Award honorees, veteran journalists Chris Leppek, Kathy Neustadt, and Gary Shapiro.
Proceeds benefit the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society in our mission to preserve Jewish history in Colorado and the Mountain West. Explore our past and build our future with RMJHS!
5:30 - 8:00 p.m. MT
History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
When Strawberries Bloom: The Creation of Golda Meir
When Strawberries Bloom chronicles the life and times of Golda Meir, former Prime Minister of Israel (and one-time Denver resident), from her early childhood in the Russian Empire through her adult years as a world leader. Don't miss this special one-night-only performance featuring CJS' own Selena A. Naumoff as Golda Meir!
7:00 p.m. MT
Historic Elitch Theatre, 4550 W 38th St, Denver CO 80212
Livingston & Abrams Lecture in American Jewish History
Behind the Podcast: The Nightingale of Iran
RMJHS welcomes sisters Galeet and Danielle Dardashti, creators of the award-winning audio documentary The Nightingale of Iran, for an evening of storytelling and song as they discuss the making of the podcast exploring their family’s musical journey from Persia to Israel and to the United States.
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. MT
JCC Elaine Wolf Theatre, 350 S Dahlia St, Denver CO, 80246
An Evening of Art and Story: Frank Stella’s "Had Gadya" in Conversation
University of Denver Libraries and the Center for Judaic Studies present a conversation with CJS Director Adam Rovner and Dean Sobel, Professor of the Practice of Art History and Museum Studies and founding director of the Clyfford Still Museum about Stella’s impact on modern art, the cultural weight of Had Gadya, and what it means for a major contemporary artist to illustrate this powerful narrative.
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. MT
Kvistad Special Events Room, Anderson Academic Commons 290
Join us for a special screening of the film Blind Spot, the first film to document the presence of antisemitism on American campuses prior to the October 7 attacks on Israel, and to examine how it grew into the explosion of virulent and often violent campus antisemitism in the aftermath of October 7.
The 44th Annual Governor's Holocaust Remembrance Program
CJS joins the Mountain States ADL and other sponsors for a special commemorative program bringing together people of all faiths to honor survivors, remember those who perished, educate about this horrific crime against humanity, and translate those lessons into contemporary action.
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. MT
Temple Emanuel, 51 Grape Street, Denver, CO (or livestream)
The RMJHS Book Club is reading "Extracted: Unmasking Rampant Antisemitism in America’s Higher Education"
Join RMJHS in Boulder for a discussion of Dr. S. Perry Brickman’s in-depth study of antisemitism at Emory University. In 2006, Brickman attended an exhibit on the history of Jewish life at Emory, where he encountered documents strongly suggesting that many―himself included―had been failed out of Emory’s School of Dentistry because they were Jewish. Determined to uncover the truth, Brickman began extracting evidence hidden deep in the archives.
RSVP to joshua.furman@du.edu or 303-871-3085.
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. MT
Congregation Har Hashem in Boulder, 3950 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80303
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The 31st Annual RMJHS Heritage Award Evening: Honoring Colorado Jewish Journalism
Join us at History Colorado for a special evening celebrating Colorado Jewish Journalism. This year's event features a panel discussion with our three Heritage Award honorees, veteran journalists Chris Leppek, Kathy Neustadt, and Gary Shapiro.
Proceeds benefit the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society in our mission to preserve Jewish history in Colorado and the Mountain West. Explore our past and build our future with RMJHS!
5:30 - 8:00 p.m. MT
History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
When Strawberries Bloom: The Creation of Golda Meir
When Strawberries Bloom chronicles the life and times of Golda Meir, former Prime Minister of Israel (and one-time Denver resident), from her early childhood in the Russian Empire through her adult years as a world leader. Don't miss this special one-night-only performance featuring CJS' own Selena A. Naumoff as Golda Meir!
7:00 p.m. MT
Historic Elitch Theatre, 4550 W 38th St, Denver CO 80212
Sandy Vinnik was a passionate advocate for the advancement of Jewish studies and a leader in the Denver Jewish community. As part of her work with the center, the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society and the Holocaust Awareness Institute, Sandy founded the Dr. Irwin E. Vinnik Fellowship for Advanced Study, providing funding for research and educational projects and learning trips to Israel. Sandy worked tirelessly to promote scholarship and understanding of Jewish culture. Each year, we honor her memory at the Vinnik Evening of Jewish Culture, which brings the community together for a night of film in partnership with the Denver Jewish Film Festival.
Conferences and Seminars
Center for Judaic Studies holds conferences and seminars to engage with the Denver Jewish community and beyond.
Go to the graduate admission application to submit your information. For information on admission requirements, visit the graduate academic programs page and locate your program of interest.
