Rabbi Sarah Bracha Gershuny
Dena Gitterman, Executive Director
Dena has been Executive Director of Nevei Kodesh since 2004. Prior to that, she volunteered and worked part-time for the community in various capacities. A graduate of SUNY Binghamton (BA) and Indiana University (MA) she has previously worked professionally as a Speech Pathologist, Special Education Teacher, Psychotherapist and University Instructor. She received Maggid Certification from Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi in 1998, focused on lifecycle and ritual leadership.
Dena has been involved with Jewish Renewal for over 25 years and feels deeply honored and excited to have the opportunity to work with our terrific staff, energized leadership and vibrant community, to help create joyful, meaningful and cutting-edge Jewish experiences.
A long-time Colorado resident, she loves spending time outdoors in the mountains, as well as dancing and art-making.
Brooke Fisher, Director of Family Life + Religious School Director
I am excited be on an amazing journey with all the awesome children, teens, families and community members of Nevei Kodesh. I am currently working towards a Master of Jewish Education with an emphasis in experiential education at Hebrew College, where I am a Legacy Fellow. Last summer, I had the opportunity to design, create and direct Kids Kallah on behalf of Aleph Alliance for Jewish Renewal at CSU. My additional experience is in curriculum development, teaching, classroom management, creating organizational systems and marketing. I recently completed my 6th year as Religious School Director for Har Shalom in Fort Collins. Developing and fostering an innovative Religious School and family life programs while learning with so many bright students, enthusiastic staff and wonderful families is what I love. I am excited to bring connections, experiential opportunities and magical Judaism to the Nevei Kodesh community.
Thea McPherson, Executive Assistant
thea@neveikodesh.org
Thea ("Tay-yuh") is a San Francisco Bay Area native who grew up in a Reform Jewish home and found Renewal Judaism when she was a teenager. She has a Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine and a BA in Studio Art. When she isn't using her organizational and writing skills as front desk maven at Nevei Kodesh, she enjoys getting to know the beautiful Boulder area by riding her bike, going on hikes and painting outdoors. Thea is passionate about community building and lives in a multi-generational cohousing community in the heart of Boulder.
Keenan Bloom - Chanoch Ro'i
keenan@neveikodesh.org
