Valley Beit Midrash, a global center for learning and action, has launched their newest hub city organization – VBM Denver. This branch of the national 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 meaningful engagement opportunities to Jews of any background or denomination in the Denver and Boulder communities
- Mobilize and unify the Denver Jewish community at-large
- Turn moments of Jewish learning into efforts to improve the Denver community by fighting injustices, volunteering, and building bridges with other faiths, races, and cultures
Education
In Person Panels & Chevruta | pluralistic panels, lectures, and discussion groups across Jewish denominations and other faith lines headlined by well-known presenters
Virtual Lectures & Online Media | presentations, discussions, podcasts, and more from renowned international thinkers which garner over 100,000 engagements annually
Leadership
The Colorado Jews for Justice Fellowship | During the year-long fellowship, each fellow will work on an individual project to change and improve their community. We’ll also meet with local leaders who are active in fighting anti-semitism, and who work in a variety of areas of social justice including environmental, Indigenous, refugee, homelessness, medical, and more. During the fellowship, the fellows will get professional support for their individual fellowship project or initiative. Applications are now open – apply today!
Social Action
Tikkun Olam & Direct Action | support and volunteer for causes in areas of need across Denver: immigrants and refugees, the unhoused population, food insecurity, environmental injustice, and more
Policy Advocacy | supporting legislation which benefits social justice for the Denver community
VBM Denver Birthright Volunteer Israel Trip | the only 8-day trip to Israel for adults (ages 18-50) based out of Colorado. The goal of this service-oriented trip is to rebuild and support after the horrific October 7 attacks and the war that followed
Denver Jewish Community Hub | online group of over 1,500 Colorado Jews for support, growth, and action opportunities for all Jewish organizations and peoples
