Our Facility

At B’nai Havurah we cherish community and know that we are nourished and made whole by our relationships with others. As we evolve, we strive to overcome more and more barriers to inclusion of all those who wish to join our kehillah (community). We are committed to embracing all who wish to share our prayers, warmth, joy, love of learning, and projects of tikkun olam. We see the image of G-d in each person we encounter, “listening deeply and engaging with hesed - open and generous hearts...” (from the Reconstructing Judaism website, https://www.reconstructingjudaism.org/inclusion/)

Accessibility

- Two designated disabled parking spaces (B’nai West only). 

- Accessible entrance doors via ramps from the parking lots (both buildings).

- For security reasons we keep our doors locked all the time at both buildings. Greeters/security staff are available to assist with doors from parking lots.  

- ADA accessible public spaces with aisles wide enough for walkers and wheelchairs. At B’nai West, we use only the main floor.

- Bima at B’nai West is not accessible. However, the Torah reading table can be moved onto the floor of the sanctuary as needed. 

- Accessible non-gendered bathrooms.

- Accessible water fountain (B’nai West only).

- Large print siddurs. 

- Sound amplification (microphones) at both locations.

- Ear plugs, magnifying sheets with lights, reading glasses. 

- Fidget items.

- Prayerbooks available online.

- Most services also available on Zoom (register online to obtain the link).

Dietary Restrictions
We try to accommodate dietary restrictions such as gluten sensitivity and lactose intolerance when serving food at B’nai. The kitchen at both locations is strictly pescatarian (vegetarian plus fish).

Allergies 
We cannot guarantee the absence of any particular allergen in the food that is served at B’nai Havurah. Please use caution when avoiding food allergens. 

To request specific accommodation or to find out more about accessibility, please call the B’nai Havurah office at 303-388-4441.

If you want to join our Inclusivity Committee (one Zoom meeting per month plus small projects between meetings), please contact Anna Lazaroff, debbylaz@aol.com or 720-318-4135, cell.