The Jewish Experience
Who is there
Our staff brings a passion for Jewish values and committed to building and fostering a community that enriches lives.
Dedicated to fostering community and enriching lives, our team brings a passion for Jewish values and a commitment to service to every endeavor.
Rabbi Ahron Y. Wasserman, Founder and Executive Director of The Jewish Experience, received his Rabbinic Ordination and Master’s of Talmudic Studies from Beis Medrash Gavoha in Lakewood, NJ. Descended from a long line of Jewish communal leaders including the founder of Denver’s Yeshiva Toras Chaim, his father Rabbi Isaac Wasserman, Rabbi Ahron began leading and organizing youth groups and community events even as a child.
Rabbi Wasserman currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Yeshiva in addition to his similar leadership role at TJE. Passionate about the growth and development of the Denver Jewish Community, he is the visionary who charts the course of both organizations. In between organizing, teaching, fundraising, coffee and community events, he enjoys Talmud study and an occasional run down a Colorado slope.
Get to know Rabbi and Executive Director Ahron Wasserman. The visionary who charts the course of our organizations.
For more than twenty years, Rabbi Leban has been an innovative community leader, teaching, inspiring and connecting Jews in Denver as the managing director of The Jewish Experience. Author of Torah Today, creator of Clean Speech Colorado, his dynamic classes on a wealth of Torah topics are captivating, transformational and uplifting. His credentials include the prestigious Mirrer Yeshiva, Ohr Lagolah Institute for teacher training, rabbinic ordination from the Bais Din of Jerusalem, English Language and Literature degree from the University of Virginia, and nomination for a Covenant Award. Rabbi Leban is also known as an expert skier, cholent chef, devoted husband and father of three.
SMS (Schatz Morning Service) Friday mornings at 7am TJE – 399 S. Monaco Pkwy Named for Mike Schatz, ob”m, this friendly, weekly morning service is a great place to learn the fine art of davening, say kaddish, and pray for the wellbeing of the Jewish People together with your peeps. Bagels, lox and often whitefish following the service. Priceless.
Wednesdays at noon LawBank – 3900 E. Mexico Ave Join a growing group of professionals and friends for thoughtful discussion on Jewish topics of significance. Over pizza. Moral, ethical and practical issues to grapple with are provided.
Getting there
A Jewish man looks at his calendar and says: “Wait, Rosh Hashanah is coming up already?” His wife says, “Yes.” “And then Yom Kippur?” “Yes.” “And then Sukkot?”
The Torah states that Moshe ‘went’ and then spoke to the nation. However, it is not clear where did Moshe go? Rav Shlomo Kluger presents a fascinating explanation which will serve us well in 2026. At the end of his life, Moshe no longer has the faculty to disseminate Torah…
A Little Sneak Peek… 📸 The full Wine & Cheese Gala photo gallery is coming next week, but here are just a few of our favorite moments from the evening! Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us, and stay tuned. There are many more photos to come!
A man walks into a Jewish community event and asks the person at the door: “Is there going to be food?” “Of course.” “Wine?” “Absolutely.” “Cheese?”
When the owner of a field brings his first ripened fruits to the Beis Hamikdash, he recites an entire litany that he has followed all the rules that pertain to tithing his produce
The Heart Behind Saba What if you could tell the story of someone you loved without saying a single word? That is part of what makes Saba, the animated short film we’ll be screening at this year’s Wine & Cheese Gala, so special. The film comes from DreamWorks artist and…
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with The Jewish Experience Start the new year surrounded by community, connection, and a little something delicious. 🍎🍯 Join us throughout Rosh Hashanah weekend for meaningful meals and celebrations for every stage of life. Olami Young Professionals will kick off the weekend with a Friday night Shabbos…
One of the perks of studying Torah is a glimpse into understanding life with tremendous insight and bringing to light principles that will guide us for our entire journey. This week we learn about the wayward son known as the ‘ben sorar u’morah.’