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The Denver/Boulder area is fortunate to be rich with many Jewish organizations. But Judaism Your Way goes far beyond what many other groups and synagogues offer. Many, admirably, strive to re-attract Jews who have wandered away from the faith. But JYW goes a step further: Once it has introduced people to a more joyous, spiritual Judaism, it offers to go deeper with them -- whether it's programming for interfaith or GLBT partners, or a months-long discussion group of Jewish ideas. Rabbi Brian Field is an incredibly warm, knowledgeable and thoughtful mensch who frequently goes the extra mile for people in his "congregation." A couple years ago, when I reached out to him during a spiritual crisis, he was very accessible -- and tremendously helpful -- even though he had known me only a short time. And even though there is no physical synagogue, and no weekly schedule of services, there is a very real congregation -- a group of people who feel a sense of connectedness and community when they come together for a JYW event. That's because of Rabbi Brian's efforts to engage us in real dialogue, and have authentic experiences together. That's why I'm willing to drive the 35 miles from Boulder to attend JYW events. JYW offers all this on a very limited budget, with no official "dues." It is truly a shining light in a dark era.

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