VBM Denver

Valley Beit Midrash, a global center for learning and action, has launched their newest hub city organization – VBM Denver. This branch of the international nonprofit organization rooted in Jewish values stands as a collaborative force for good in Denver through the pillars of education, social justice work, and leadership development.

VBM Denver is a nonpartisan organization which aims to…

– Provide engagement opportunities which are meaningful to Jews of any background in the Denver community
– Mobilize and unify the Denver Jewish community at-large
– Turn those moments of Jewish learning into efforts to impact Denver community focused injustices spanning any faith, race, and culture

Education

Virtual Lectures & Online Media | presentations, discussions, podcasts, and more from renowned international thinkers which garner over 100,000 engagements annually

In Person Panels & Chevruta | pluralistic panels and discussion groups across Jewish denominations and other faith lines headlined by well-known presenters

SOULWOD |  Jewish wellness cohort focused on education and implementation of healthy habits of various wellness topics

History of Denver Series | learning series highlighting historic Denver neighborhoods

VBM Denver Birthright Israel Trip | the only free 10-day trip to Israel for young adults (ages 22-26) based out of Colorado in the world

Leadership

The Derek Rudawsky Memorial Colorado Jews for Justice Fellowship | year long fellowship for young Jewish professionals to learn about social justice topics impacting Colorado communities and how to affect them, culminating in their own social justice project

Business & Philanthropy Fellowship | year long fellowship for young Jewish professionals working in the for profit world to connect with experienced Jewish business people who have made deep impact through philanthropy in their success

VBM Denver Advisory Board | collection of Denver professionals passionate about the mission and future of VBM Denver and supporting the professional and philanthropic growth of other Advisory Board members

Social Action

VBM Denver Coffee Shop | local center which employs marginalized peoples who otherwise may have difficulty finding employment and provides a physical space for community building and social action work

Tikkun Olam Support & Direct Action | working with community service groups of our congregational partners and the community at large to provide tangible support in areas of need across Denver focused on areas such as: immigrants and refugees, the unhoused population, environmental injustice, and more 

Policy Advocacy | supporting legislation which benefits social justice for the Denver community

Denver Jewish Community Hub | online group of over 8,000 Denver Jews for support, growth, and action opportunities for all Jewish organizations and peoples