Congregation Kohelet

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Although our members learn with and from many wonderful teachers in the Denver Jewish community, Kohelet is a "do-it-yourself" congregation, operating without a rabbi. Our members lead our regular and "life-cycle" services, organize holiday observances, teach and study, and take an active role in planning and running Kohelet programs. Each Shabbat morning, a member leads a discussion of the week's Torah portion. Members trade-off in leading parts of the service, and co-lead with other more experienced leaders to "learn the ropes."

Kohelet offers the unique opportunity of allowing individual members to participate in creating meaningful spiritual experiences for the community. Variety in our services is welcome. Kohelet is the place to put your learning into action. Members take part in every aspect of the service, and find support and appreciation for fledgling ability. Our weekly Carlebach-style Shabbat service is only one "flavor" we offer. Our monthly "Library Service" is a contemporary-style service, with transliterated Hebrew, english readings, gender neutral language, meditative moments, shorter duration, and an inspirational, member-created siddur.

Our community is close-knit and supportive through both joyous and sorrowful life events. We have a unique approach to b'nai mitzvot. Each child chooses one or two teachers who instruct in the leading of the service and chanting of Torah and Haftarah. These teachers help the child understand the meaning of the prayers and the Bible portions of that week. They are partners the morning of the Bat or Bar Mitzvah standing on the bimah during the service with the girl or boy, adding to the feeling that this is truly a family activity.

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Kohelet : speaker, preacher, one who assembles a congregation, the Book of Ecclesiastes. The Hebrew root "QHL" means "assembly, gathering, congregation, community." (Klein)

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