Kohelet

What Kohelet does

Kohelet is a small, volunteer-led egalitarian Jewish congregation based in Denver, Colorado, founded around 1980 and operating as an independent nonprofit. It runs weekly Shabbat services (Saturday mornings 9:45 a.m.–noon) with gender-integrated seating and shared leadership between men and women, alongside a calendar of High Holy Days, Passover, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Purim, and other Jewish holiday observances. The congregation owns three Torah scrolls — two of which survived the Holocaust with documented provenance from Czech Bohemia and Moravia — which function as culturally significant assets. Programming extends beyond services to include Talmud, Torah/Tanach, and Jewish literature study groups; bnei mitzvah preparation and mentorship; a chesed (acts of kindness) committee; cooking classes; artistic exhibitions; pastoral support for lifecycle events; and the Kohelet Talks speaker series. Membership spans all ages and knowledge levels, and the community is described as warm and participatory.

The underlying technology stack is minimal and non-proprietary: a WordPress-based website (kohelet.org), a Mailchimp newsletter, a YouTube channel (@Kohelet-Denver) hosting recorded service segments and instructional content, and Zoom for virtual study and service participation. There is no mobile app, no API, and no disclosed software product. The physical sanctuary in Denver seats up to 100 people and is described as a home-like environment centered on volunteer participation.

The business model is a nonprofit religious congregation funded by annual membership dues (subscription-style recurring revenue from member families) supplemented by voluntary donations for general operations, lifecycle events, holiday observances, and specific capital needs such as the 2026 fire repairs. The customer base consists of congregation members and prospective visitors in the Denver Jewish community. Acquisition is community-led via word-of-mouth, website contact forms, the Kohelet Talks public programming, and the YouTube channel. As of January 2026, the congregation's building suffered fire damage requiring relocation to another temple for 6-8 months and a fundraising effort in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, but services continue.

Name

Kohelet

Legal name

Kohelet

Website

https://kohelet.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kohelet is a small, volunteer-led egalitarian Jewish congregation in Denver offering weekly Shabbat services, holiday observances, study groups, and lifecycle events, funded by annual membership dues and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues collected from congregation members to support synagogue operations, programming, and facility maintenance.
2. Donations: Voluntary donations from members and supporters, including contributions for specific purposes such as lifecycle events, holiday observances, and building repairs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kohelet is a small egalitarian Jewish congregation in Denver that provides weekly Shabbat services, full High Holy Days and Jewish holiday observances, Talmud and Torah/Tanach study groups, bar/bat mitzvah preparation and mentorship, lifecycle event support (weddings, funerals), a community chesed (acts of kindness) committee, Kohelet Talks programming, and pastoral care for members and visitors. Operations are volunteer-led and funded through annual membership dues and voluntary donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weekly Shabbat Services Spiritual, participatory, melodic egalitarian services held Saturday mornings from 9:45 a.m. to noon, including Torah reading, d'var Torah discussions led by members, and a dairy potluck lunch. Open to congregation members and visitors.
• High Holy Days and Jewish Holiday Services Full services for the High Holy Days and other Jewish holidays throughout the year, including Yizkor services scheduled on Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Passover, and Shavuot.
• Jewish Study Groups Recurring study groups including Talmud study, Torah/Tanach discussions, and Jewish literature. Monday study sessions are conducted all-virtual via Zoom.
• Bar and Bat Mitzvah Preparation Bnei Mitzvot study with one or more Kohelet members; mentorship and friendship often extend long beyond the bar/bat mitzvah period. Students and families work with teachers to build a personalized event and service.
• Kohelet Talks Programming Regular programs featuring congregation members speaking on topics such as lawmaking/justice, music, philanthropy, and more, including harp concerts, Jewish poets presentations, and art tours.
• Chesed (Community Kindness) Committee Support Official chesed committee and member volunteers provide meals, rides, and hands-on support to congregants during illness, births, and other life disruptions.
• Annual Congregation Membership Annual membership in the congregation with associated dues supporting synagogue operations, programming, and facility maintenance. Includes access to Shabbat services, holidays, study groups, lifecycle support, and community programming.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SefariaminorOthersSefaria is an online resource for Jewish texts and commentaries created by Kohelet Bar Mitzvah alum Brett Lockspeiser. While not a formal partnership, Kohelet references and recommends Sefaria as an amazing resource for its members to access centuries of Jewish texts and commentaries.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Temple Emanuel: A long-established Reform Jewish congregation in Denver. Comparable to Kohelet as a Denver-area synagogue serving Jewish families through worship, education, and lifecycle events, but operates at a significantly larger scale and offers broader programming and full-time clergy.
• Temple Sinai: A larger Reform Jewish congregation in Denver serving as a broader incumbent in the same Denver Jewish community. Competes with Kohelet for the same pool of Jewish families but offers a wider portfolio of programming, larger staff, and broader demographic reach.
• Congregation Rodef Shalom: A historic Reform Jewish congregation in Denver. Comparable to Kohelet as a Denver-based synagogue providing worship, education, and lifecycle services, but operating at a much larger scale with full-time clergy, a religious school, and broader community programming.
• Hebrew Educational Alliance: A Denver-area Jewish congregation and religious school offering worship, education, and community programming. Comparable to Kohelet in the Denver Jewish congregation landscape, though larger in scale and with broader educational programming.

Direct peers

• Congregation Bonai Shalom: An egalitarian Jewish congregation in Boulder, Colorado. Comparable to Kohelet as a small-to-mid-sized egalitarian congregation in the Colorado Front Range with similar programming (study groups, holiday observances, lifecycle events) and community-led governance.
• Congregation Nevei Kodesh: A small egalitarian Jewish congregation in Boulder, Colorado. Directly comparable to Kohelet in its egalitarian, participatory worship model, volunteer-driven structure, and regional Colorado geography serving a similar demographic of Jewish families.
• Har HaShem: A Boulder-based Jewish congregation offering egalitarian services and community programming. Comparable to Kohelet in the Colorado regional Jewish congregation landscape, with similar religious educational offerings and lifecycle services.

Others

• Sefaria: An online library of Jewish texts and commentary referenced by Kohelet for member learning. Comparable as an ecosystem participant that supports Kohelet's educational programming; created by a Kohelet bar mitzvah alum, making it an enabling rather than competing organization.

Regional players

• Beth El Congregation: A Jewish congregation in Fort Collins, Colorado, serving a similar community-driven worship model with member dues and donations. Comparable to Kohelet in its congregational structure and programming approach, though operating in a different sub-market of the Colorado Front Range.
• Congregation B'nai Chaim: A small Jewish congregation in Eagle County, Colorado. Comparable to Kohelet as a small, community-led egalitarian congregation with volunteer participation, member dues, and similar lifecycle programming, though serving a mountain-resort community.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Kohelet-Denver
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kohelet

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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