Celebrate Rosh Hashanah through the flavors and traditions of India's ancient Jewish communities. Discover how centuries-old recipes and Ayurvedic wisdom come together in an evening of cooking, learning, and exceptional food. Includes cooking instruction, dinner, dessert, wine and Ayurvedic teas.

You're invited to stop by for New York bagels, fresh coffee, and—if it's your jam—a mimosa! Join us for a relaxed morning to schmooze with friends, meet fellow community members, and welcome Jewish visitors in town for the festival. Whether you stay for a few minutes or linger over a second cup of coffee, we'd love to see you. 8-10AM at the Gold Mountain Gallery.

Join us in welcoming Rabbi Ken and his wife Hinda for the high holidays. This shabbat will be an intimate gathering with guitar and song. Visitors and locals welcome. RSVP for location details.

Visitors and residents are invited to celebrate Shabbat with us! Join us for this intimate Shabbat generously hosted by the Rosen family. Liat Arochas will be lending her voice and guitar to a short service, followed by a potluck dinner & the schmooze. Space for this event is very limited.

Join Dustin Chilton, Sous Chef at The National, for a hands-on hummus workshop inspired by years living in Israel and a passion for great ingredients. Learn the techniques behind delicious homemade hummus while exploring the role food and hospitality play in bringing people together. Tastings included. Tickets $30.

Save the date! Details to come

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From Collapse to Clarity: Justice, Loss & the Power of Mindfulness

Join us on July 31 at 6 PM for a Shabbat dinner and conversation with Harley Tropin, lead counsel for the victims and families of the Champlain Towers South collapse. Drawing on his experience navigating one of the most complex and emotional legal cases in recent history, Harley will reflect on the pursuit of justice in the face of tragedy—and the role mindfulness, resilience, empathy, and human connection played along the way. He will also share insights from his forthcoming book on the skills that help us lead, connect, and thrive in challenging times.

Brief Shabbat service • Potluck dinner • Conversation and Q&A

Currently waitlisted.

Join us for a hands-on cooking class where we'll create a vibrant Israeli-inspired mezze board celebrating the joy of gathering, sharing, and delicious food. Together we'll assemble a beautiful spread featuring colorful produce, dips, herbs, pita, and other traditional favorites, paired with wine. You'll also learn simple ways to adapt your mezze board for upcoming Jewish holidays, including Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot.

Elise Museles

Elise Museles is a certified Eating Psychology and Mind-Body Nutrition expert, bestselling author of Food Story: Rewrite the Way You Eat, Think, and Live, and host of the Once Upon a Food Story podcast. A former attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, she now helps people transform their relationship with food through nutrition and mindful eating. Her work has been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, Forbes, Women's Health, The Washington Post, and other national media.

Roy K. Altman is a United States District Judge, award-winning writer, and author of the bestselling book Israel on Trial. A graduate of Yale Law School and former editor of the Yale Law Journal, he has served as a federal prosecutor, high-stakes litigator, and now federal judge, earning national recognition for his work on the rule of law, Israel, antisemitism, and the American legal system. In Israel on Trial, Judge Altman applies the principles of evidence and legal analysis to some of the most influential claims made about Israel, offering readers a clear, accessible, and rigorously researched examination of history, law, and public discourse. Tickets are $10 or free for anyone on a budget (just ask). Space is limited. 

Join us for our first Young Adult (21+) event of the summer! Kick off the season with a patio brunch on June 28 (time TBD), featuring great food, mountain views, new friends, and plenty of time to relax around the fire pits.

We're excited to have Dustin Chilton of The National preparing a Jewish Moroccan brunch for the group. Hosted on a private patio in town, this gathering is a chance to connect, enjoy a delicious meal, and celebrate summer together.

Whether you're new to the community or a familiar face, we'd love to have you join us. 

Join us for an early season informal Shabbat happy hour! Short service, drinks and apps to follow. RSVP here.  Address upon RSVP. 

Join a small group for cheesecake, Torah and conversation

This is a short, fun, kid-oriented seder with lots of props and activities.

Please join us for a participatory seder! We’ll be at the Show Bar this year. We’re asking that people purchase tickets for $10 (gratis, if you are on a budget). Your ticket includes all-you-can-drink wine. Please also sign up to bring a dish. See you there!

Where: Show Bar

When: 6:30

April 1, 2026

We’re partnering with Telluride High to put on a teen seder!

Join us for a short, spirited service led by Jessica and Ann, followed by a community potluck dinner. All are welcome.

Ann Turnoff is a prominent South Florida cantor, educator, and musician who served at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton for 20 years. A classically trained pianist and member of Actor’s Equity, she is also Director of the Mark Center for Jewish Excellence. Known for her work in musical theater, Ann now focuses on b’nai mitzvah preparation and cantorial services, bringing warmth, experience, and artistry to every community she serves.

Cantor Jessica Ferrari, Ann’s daughter, served 12 years as cantor at a Reform synagogue in Jupiter, Florida. An accomplished vocalist in synagogue music, jazz, folk, and contemporary styles, she has performed widely across the U.S., including with the Joe Scott Trio, Peter Yarrow, and members of Gloria Estefan’s Miami Sound Machine. Jessica is also a licensed psychotherapist (LMHC), bringing a psych-spiritual approach to wellness and a deep sensitivity to interfaith family life, with spiritual leadership grounded in inclusivity and care.

Celebrate Purim with us at a private home in Mountain Village!

There will be:

• Costumes (superhero theme—get creative!)

• Games and activities

• Megillah reading

• Hamentaschen and mishloach manot

• And much more!

This is a potluck, so bring a dish to share and join the fun. Costumes are encouraged—let your inner superhero shine!

We’re excited to launch a new Shabbat series this year, featuring guest speakers and musicians throughout 2025. Our February Shabbat will include a brief service, followed by a potluck dinner and a thought-provoking conversation led by Nelly Ben Tal. Space is limited.

Land, Nation, People: Israeli Identity in Motion

(Eretz, Medina, Am)

Israel’s story is shaped by three intertwined pillars: עם (People), ארץ (Land), and מדינה (State). Each represents a distinct layer of belonging and identity — and together they form the core of Israel’s ongoing journey.

In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore how these elements connect, overlap, and sometimes collide in contemporary Israel. Through discussion, visual storytelling, and current case studies, we’ll examine how Israelis today navigate their relationship to the land, the state, and the global Jewish people — and reflect on our own place within that evolving identity.

About Nelly Ben Tal

Nelly Ben Tal is the Senior Israel Emissary (Shlicha) for JEWISHcolorado and The Jewish Agency for Israel. Originally from Ramat HaNegev, Colorado’s sister community, she brings over 15 years of experience in community building, Israeli culture, and organizational consulting. Nelly previously served as Community & Culture Manager at the Ramat HaNegev Council, founded the nonprofit Meshutaf, and is deeply committed to connecting people with Israel’s diverse voices and stories.

Just days after International Holocaust Remembrance Day, join us for a special screening of Nuremberg, a powerful film that brings the legacy of the Nuremberg trials to the big screen and deepens our understanding of justice, memory, and truth.

Following the film, we will present a brief 12 minute videotaped conversation featuring Jack El-Hai, author of The Nazi and the Psychiatrist (the book on which the film is based), Katie Triest, a Telluride local and granddaughter of Howard Triest, the American translator featured in the film, and moderator Stephanie Rosen, founder of 3G Miami. Together, they explore how real lives became cinema and how the legacy of the Holocaust and the Nuremberg trials continues to shape our moral world.

Where: Palm Theatre
When: January 31, UPDATED***4:40–7 PM (Doors at 4:00 PM; film begins at 4:30)
Tickets: Free for students and educators

Help us welcome Liat Arochas to Telluride. She often plays at Aspen’s Shabbat services and will be bringing her beautiful voice to Telluride this January, joining us for our usual Shabbat servies and potluck. Visitors welcome!

A virtual gathering featuring author Sassa Akervall, who will share a short excerpt from a book of essays with space for community members to share stories and read excerpts from works that help us remember, bear witness, and pass memory forward.

RSVP by 1.20.25. Space is limited to 10 people

Come celebrate the festival of lights with the Telluride Jewish Community!

Where: The Alibi

When: December 21st, 4:00-6:00

2nd Annual Chanukah Craft Party in Montrose

Bring the whole family and join us for a joyful Chanukah celebration filled with creativity, community, and fun!

When: 11:30 - 1:00, Dec 14
Where: Montrose. Will respond with address upon RSVP
What: Hands-on Chanukah crafts for kids and families
Treats: Stuffed jelly donuts (sufganyot), pizza, and drinks

Sponsored by the generosity of donors to the Telluride Jewish Community (TJC).

Join a few other friends for a casual evening of pizza, board games and candle lighting this coming Shabbat! Event will be in town, location given upon RSVP. Plan on 6-8. Bring your favorite game.

Join us for an evening of challah baking! Event in Telluride. We’ll email you with the address after sign up.

Come welcome Shabbat together in the Sukkah. Bring a food dish to share and a beverage of your choice. Please bring fruit or vegetable to hang in the sukkah!

Where: on a mesa past Placerville, 30 min from Telluride or Ridgway—details shared upon RSVP