Rabbi Evette Lutman
Rabbi Evette Lutman came to B’nai Havurah in July, 2010, after receiving her rabbinic ordination from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College (RRC) in Wyncote, Pennsylvania. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Ohio University, and a juris doctorate from the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. After graduation from law school, Rabbi Evette represented battered women in various settings, eventually taking a position as Referee for the Washtenaw County Friend of the Court in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she served for ten years.
Rabbi Evette has brought her love for Jewish texts, history, prayer and music to B’nai Havurah with torah discussions, “Lunch and Learn” and after-kiddush study sessions and other classes. Current learning opportunities include a Talmud study group on Friday mornings. Rabbi Evette participates actively in our Religious School and works with both students and families, mentoring them through the b’nai mitzvah process and toward meaningful post-b’nai mitzvah engagement with Jewish life. Rabbi Evette infuses all of our learning opportunities with Reconstructionist values and a love and joy for Jewish learning.
Rabbi Evette is passionate about Israel and urges congregants to visit and stay engaged. She encourages open dialogue about Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The rabbi is also passionate about social justice and tikkun olam – and challenges congregants to be an ongoing part of the repair of our world through personal involvement and public advocacy.
Rabbi is delighted to meet with Havurot and members at their homes for creative Jewish programming and discussions. She can also meet with individuals for pastoral needs, just coffee or a walk. You can email Rabbi Evette directly at rabbi@bnaihavurah.org or call 303-388-4441 ext. 13.
Rabbi Evette’s partner Shari Abramowitz is an accomplished cook who has written a cookbook and has her own catering business, "A Kitchen Maven". Rebbetzin Shari and Rabbi Evette love living in Colorado, and take rescue dogs Rascal and Ziva with them as they explore our state’s beautiful mountains and prairies.
Sat, December 7 2019
9 Kislev 5780
The Other Half
Calendar of Events
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Saturday
Dec 7Truah Human Rights Shabbat with Jenifer Rodriguez is the Managing Attorney of the Migrant Farm Worker Division
Shabbat, Dec 7th 9:30a to 11:30a
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Friday
Dec 13
Friday, Dec 13th 4:30p to 6:00p
December 14 marks the seventh anniversary of the heartbreaking Sandy Hook massacre that stole the lives of 20 grade school children and 6 school staff members. As Shabbat begins, let's join together to remember the children of Sandy Hook and all those who have died by gun violence, before going out with signs to the Monaco and Leetsdale intersection to raise awareness about the need to end gun violence now. Brought to you by members and friends of Havurah B'kavod Jose Diaz. -
Saturday
Dec 14
Shabbat, Dec 14th 9:30a to 11:30a
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Saturday
Dec 14
Shabbat, Dec 14th 4:15p to 9:00p
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Sunday
Dec 15
Sunday, Dec 15th 9:45a to 11:30a
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Saturday
Dec 21
Shabbat, Dec 21st 9:30a to 11:30a
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Wednesday
Dec 25
Wednesday, Dec 25th 7:00p to 9:30p
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Thursday
Dec 26
Thursday, Dec 26th 7:30p to 9:30p
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Friday
Dec 27
Friday, Dec 27th 5:30p to 8:00p
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Sunday
Jan 5Books and Bagels: The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish
Sunday, Jan 5th 10:00a to 11:30a
The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish All are welcome! -
Friday
Jan 24Kabbalat Shabbat Experience: Blues & Gospel Shabbat with Potluck Dinner
Friday, Jan 24th 6:30p to 8:30p
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Friday
Jan 24
Friday, Jan 24th 6:45p to 9:00p
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Sunday
Feb 2Books and Bagels: Either The Notorious Ben Hecht by Julien Gorbach or Ben Hecht: Fighting Words by Adina Hoffman
Sunday, Feb 2nd 11:30a to 1:00p
Books and Bagels: Either The Notorious Ben Hecht by Julien Gorbach or Ben Hecht: Fighting Words by Adina Hoffman All are welcome! -
Wednesday
Feb 19
Wednesday, Feb 19th 6:45p to 9:00p
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Friday
Feb 28Kabbalat Shabbat Experience: Yiddishkeit Shabbat with Potluck Dinner
Friday, Feb 28th 6:30p to 8:30p
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Sunday
Mar 1Books and Bagels: The Dry Heart by Natalia Ginzburg
Sunday, Mar 1st 11:30a to 1:00p
Books and Bagels: The Dry Heart by Natalia Ginzburg All are welcome! -
Saturday
Mar 7
Shabbat, Mar 7th 6:45p to 9:00p
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Friday
Mar 27Kabbalat Shabbat Experience: The Beatles Shabbat with Potluck Dinner
Friday, Mar 27th 6:30p to 8:30p
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Sunday
Apr 5Books and Bagels: And How are You Dr. Sacks? by Lawrence Weschler
Sunday, Apr 5th 11:30a to 1:00p
Books and Bagels: And How are You Dr. Sacks? by Lawrence Weschler All are welcome! -
Friday
Apr 24Kabbalat Shabbat Experience: Reggae Shabbat with Potluck Dinner
Friday, Apr 24th 6:30p to 8:30p
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