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!
Registration required. Walk ins may be added in the order of arrival; admittance is not guaranteed without advanced registration.
April
I'm an Opera and Musical Librettist - Ask Me Anything!
Thursday, April 3 | 1:00 – 2:00pm
at BMH-BJ
Cost: $5
Are you intrigued by the process behind creating a new opera or musical? Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in the development of new works in theater and opera? Or perhaps you’ve dreamed of writing your own play, musical, or opera, but weren’t sure where to start? Join Cecelia Raker as she shares insights into her process as a librettist, featuring clips from her recent opera commissions and showcasing how a draft evolves over time. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and delve deeper into the creative journey.
Advanced registration and payment required.
A Sign of Courage: Abram Simon's Enlistment and Patriotism During the American Civil War
Wednesday, April 9 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
at Temple Emanuel
Cost: $5
In early September 1864, Abram Simon, an 18-year-old Jewish German immigrant, boarded a coal train in New Jersey and made his way to Poughkeepsie, New York, to enlist in the Union Army.
Tish Richard, Associate Professor of History at MSU Denver, will explore the historical context surrounding Simon’s decision to enlist and the immense courage it took for him to leave his home and family to fight in a war that, by 1864, was claiming thousands of lives each month. Simon’s patriotism and service became defining elements of his identity for the rest of his life.
Advanced registration and payment required.
Taste of Passover
Friday, April 18 | 11:00am – 1:00pm
at JCC Denver
Register on JCC Denver’s website: https://www.jccdenver.org/portfolio-items/taste-of-passover/
Dine & Discover - Kavod Lunch + Tour
Wednesday, April 23 | 11:00am – 1:00pm
This program has reached its capacity. If you’d like to be added to the waitlist, please call Jackie at 720.382.7848.
at Kavod Senior Life with transportation from the JCC lower parking lot
No charge
Join us for an engaging tour of Kavod Senior Life, where you’ll explore the community and its welcoming spaces, including one of the best views of Denver and the mountains. Enjoy lunch while learning about the enriching programs that make Kavod unique. Discover that today’s Kavod is very different from the “old Allied,” offering a modern approach to senior and assisted living.
Please note: If you normally require caregiving, your caregiver must come with you on this trip
Jan Karski "The Man Who Tried to Stop the Holocaust"
Tuesday, April 29 | 1:00 – 2:00pm
at Hebrew Educational Alliance
Cost: $5
Jan Karski is one of the unsung heroes of the Holocaust, whose remarkable courage and unwavering moral compass have left an indelible mark on history. Scholar Judy Winnick will talk about his extraordinary life during World War II, when Karski, a fearless secret courier, risked everything to expose the horrors unfolding across Europe. His efforts included a crucial meeting with President Franklin D. Roosevelt, where he urgently warned world leaders about the atrocities being committed against European Jewry. Karski’s unparalleled bravery and moral clarity earned him the title of Honorary Citizen of the State of Israel, and he is commemorated at Yad Vashem as one of the Righteous Among the Nations. In the later years of his life, Karski became a respected professor at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. His legacy endures, and his name—Jan Karski—should never be forgotten.
Advanced registration and payment required
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