We must use this month as a reminder that every time we don’t fully indulge in our Jewish pride, we are letting those who want us to stop practicing our Judaism win. We need to be proud jews, and we need to embody that survivor, strong, Jewish spirit in all things we do. At DJDS, we so easily have access to these Jewish practices and to a Jewish community more than anyone else, yet we take it for granted. We can’t let this happen. We as a Jewish community need to have joy, to dance again, and to be the proudest Jews we can be ..read more

A pivotal moment in Aryeh’s life came when he participated in the school’s Hebrew Immersion Program (HIP). While Zionism had always been part of his identity, it wasn’t until his HIP experience that he felt a deep, personal connection to the country and its people. Later, during a semester abroad at Hebrew University, he made the decision to make Aliyah. In 2018, soon after graduating from Georgetown University with a degree in international relations, he moved to Israel and enlisted in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), serving two years of active duty and continuing as a reservist ..read more

Wednesday, January 15th marked a milestone as we celebrated the opening of the Helene and Marshall Abrahams Innovation and Specialties Suite, featuring the dynamic new Spark Center. This transformative space has been designed to ignite creativity and bring ideas to life, equipped with everything from 3D printers and laser cutters to collaborative workspaces and cozy spots for brainstorming ..read more

Aspiring young journalist and DJDS sophomore Cooper Coughlan was thrilled to be a recipient of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency Teen Fellowship earlier this year. From writing one article for the DJDS student newspaper ‘The Paw’ as an 8th grader, to becoming the Editor in Chief this school year, Cooper’s rapid ascension and passion for journalism is evident ..read more

If you’ve been on the Denver JDS campus recently you may have noticed the new signage directing you to the Upper or Lower Division, the welcoming apple sculpture, or the engaging, oversized metal pollinators now buzzing around the Farmette. Thanks to a generous gift from philanthropist Michael Staenberg, these custom sculptures and the new signage, all created specifically for our campus by renowned local artist Mark Wren, have been installed on the grounds.  ..read more

..read more

..read more

..read more

"I know now what being a DJDS “lifer” means. It means being wholeheartedly proud of your Judaism. Every day, 5 days a week since 2012, I was taught not to tuck away my Jewish Identity but to love it deeply. So next year as I step into the real world, I will remember that I am a character in a story of perseverance. I am not the Jew that sat idly by. I am not a victim. I am a survivor. I am the Jew that found the bottle of oil to light the menorah. I am the Jew that fought at the Bar Kochba Rebellion. I am the Jew that will leave DJDS in a time when antisemitism is at its highest since the Holo ..read more

When asked to share some of her favorite memories from Denver JDS, Kyra immediately said, “Color war! It was absolutely one of the best experiences of my life, and it taught me so much. Someone has to start the cheer and come up with the dances. That push to take initiative, and so many parts of my DJDS education helped me grow into the professional I’m learning to be ..read more