Hebrew Educational Alliance

What Hebrew Educational Alliance does

Hebrew Educational Alliance (HEA) is a non-profit Conservative Jewish synagogue and community center in southeast Denver, Colorado, founded in 1926. Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, HEA operates an egalitarian, multi-generational community delivering Shabbat and weekday prayer services, lifecycle event observances (births, B'nai Mitzvah, weddings, funerals), and a continuum of educational programs spanning an on-site preschool, K-7 religious school, Hebrew school, Mensch Academy, USY youth groups, and adult learning tracks.

The organization runs programming from two adjacent physical facilities—the main synagogue at 3600 South Ivanhoe Street and the Goldberger Youth Center at 3599 S Ivanhoe St—and supplements in-person engagement with livestream Shabbat and weekday services hosted via its YouTube channel. Its technology footprint is modest and operationally focused: a ShulCloud-powered member portal handles directory access, donations, and event registration, while Microsoft Bookings schedules free licensed clinical social worker therapy sessions offered to members. Sub-brands (HEAdlines weekly newsletter, HEArtbeat Friday email, Azamra musical service, Prachim and SHIRU! choirs, Magic Minyan, HEAbros, Sisterhood) structure programming and member touchpoints.

HEA's revenue is generated through four streams: annual membership dues, donations (including a Pathways Campaign and a Life & Legacy planned giving program with 70+ legacy donors), tuition for preschool and K-7 religious school, and event fees for programs such as Azamra dinners ($20-$40), family events, and Sisterhood programming. GTM is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth, newsletters, and the website (headenver.org) to drive membership, with no external marketing apparatus. Customer segments are diversified across young families, youth, adult congregants, young adults, and seniors, served by an 11-50 person staff that includes multiple rabbis, a cantor, and dedicated educators.

Name

Hebrew Educational Alliance

Legal name

Hebrew Educational Alliance

Website

https://headenver.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hebrew Educational Alliance is a 100-year-old non-profit Conservative Jewish synagogue in southeast Denver delivering worship, preschool through adult Jewish education, lifecycle events, and social-action programming to a multi-generational member community, funded by dues, tuition, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Jewish religious services
• Religious education programs
• Synagogue community programming
• Lifecycle event services
• Preschool religious education

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for congregants providing access to services, programs, and community benefits
2. Donations and Tzedakah: Voluntary donations supporting the synagogue's operations, special campaigns (Pathways Campaign, Life & Legacy), and general fund
3. Event Fees: Fees for special programs including Azamra dinners, family events, concerts, and educational workshops
4. Religious School Tuition: Tuition for preschool, religious school (K-7), Hebrew school, and Mensch Academy programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hebrew Educational Alliance is an egalitarian Conservative Jewish synagogue offering regular Shabbat and weekday worship services, full lifecycle event observances (births, B'nai Mitzvah, weddings, funerals), and a multi-tiered religious education program spanning preschool through adult learning. It serves as a community center providing youth groups, family programs, music and choir activities, adult Torah study, social action initiatives, and senior services for the Denver Jewish community.

Product overview

Hebrew Educational Alliance is a Conservative Jewish synagogue offering a comprehensive suite of religious, educational, and community programs. The core offerings include Shabbat and weekday prayer services, lifecycle event celebrations, and religious education through preschool, religious school (K-7), and B'nai Mitzvah preparation. Adult education spans Torah study, Midrash exploration, and specialized programs. Youth programming includes USY groups, while family programs feature multi-generational activities. Music programs with multiple choirs, social action initiatives including a community garden, and member services through a ShulCloud-powered portal round out the portfolio. The synagogue serves as a dynamic multi-generational community center fostering Jewish life through diverse spiritual, educational, and social experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HEAdlines: HEA's weekly newsletter keeping members informed about events and programs
• HEArtbeat
• Goldberger Youth Center (GYC)
• Prachim
• SHIRU!
• Azamra
• Magic Minyan
• HEAbros
• Perpetually Perplexed Purim Players

Products and services

• Shabbat and Weekday Worship Services Weekly Shabbat services (including monthly Azamra musical services) and daily minyanim providing prayer and spiritual community for congregants and visitors.
• HEA Preschool Early childhood education program integrating Jewish learning for young children within the synagogue community.
• Religious School (K-7) Jewish education program for children kindergarten through 7th grade, including Sunday School, Hebrew School, and Mensch Academy for grades 6-7.
• B'nai Mitzvah Program Preparation and ceremony program for children becoming Bar or Bat Mitzvah, integrated with the Religious School curriculum.
• Adult Education Ongoing learning opportunities for adults including Torah for Today, Midrash in the Morning, Dive Into Bereshit, Hochmat Nashim women's Torah study, and various other study groups.
• Youth Groups (USY) USY youth group programming for teens in grades 8-12, providing social, educational, and spiritual activities.
• Music Programs Choir programs including Prachim adult choir, Music Circle, and children's choirs (SHIRU!), with seasonal concerts and musical Shabbat services.
• Family Life Programs Multi-generational programming including Baby and Me, Tot Shabbat, Magic Minyan, Shabbat-Along, and family dinners.
• Sisterhood and Brotherhood (HEAbros) Gender-specific social and educational groups (Sisterhood and HEAbros Brotherhood) providing community connection and programming for adult members.
• Community Garden and Chesed Social action programs including the HEA Donation Garden producing food for IFCS Food Pantry, and the Chesed committee for community service.
• Support Counseling Services Free therapy services provided by licensed clinical social workers for HEA members.
• Livestream Services Live streaming of Shabbat and weekday services for remote community participation.
• ShulCloud Member Portal Online platform for members to access directory, make donations, register for events, and manage their accounts.
• Lifecycle Event Services Ceremonies and support for birth, bris, baby naming, marriage, divorce, illness and hospice, and death and mourning observances.
• Azamra Musical Friday Night Service and Dinner Monthly musical Friday evening Shabbat service followed by a community dinner.
• Shalom Chaverim (65+) Senior Programs Programming for adults over 65 including Silver Shabbat dinners and social gatherings.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• StandWithUsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026Joint event hosting captivity survivor Eliya Cohen and Nova Festival survivor Ziv Abud for community education about Israel and October 7 events
• United Synagogue of Conservative JudaismcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal affiliation providing connection to the Conservative Judaism movement, shared religious standards, and collaborative programming opportunities across member congregations
• Integrated Family Community Services (IFCS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity garden produce donations go to IFCS Food Pantry. Tikkun Olam committee collects food donations for IFCS during holidays including Passover
• Jewish Family Service (JFS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHEA provides space and promotes JFS support groups including dementia support, chronic health conditions, caregiver support, Neuro-Connect for adults with autism, and Parent-Connect for families navigating Jewish education with disabilities
• Kavod Senior LifeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMonthly 'Kavod on the Road' programming at HEA providing educational content for seniors on topics including Israeli politics, Jewish history, and community engagement
• ShulCloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform, member portal, event registration system, donation processing, and member directory hosting for HEA operations
• JEWISHcoloradominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for events including Celebrate Israel parade and Yom HaZikaron commemoration
• Jewish Interest Free Loan of Colorado (JIFL)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHEA promotes JIFL loans for Jewish families needing financial assistance with children's Jewish activities (ECE, camp, day school)
• National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Colorado SectionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHEA promotes NCJW scholarships for Jewish women in need of financial assistance for college, university, or technical school

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• JEWISHcolorado: Denver-area Jewish federation providing community programming, fundraising, and Israel engagement; an ecosystem partner and indirect competitor for Jewish time, talent, and donations in the same catchment as HEA.
• Rose Community Foundation: Denver Jewish-founded foundation funding Jewish communal, educational, and senior programs. Not a direct competitor but a funding intermediary that influences donor pipeline economics relevant to HEA's campaigns and Life & Legacy strategy.
• Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS): Conservative Judaism's primary seminary and scholarly institution producing Conservative rabbis, cantors, and educators. Directly relevant as the denominational source of HEA's clergy and as a national provider of adult Jewish learning content.
• Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Reform (HUC): Reform rabbinical seminary operating ordinations and rabbinic continuing education. Adjacent to HEA's clergy pipeline and adult Jewish education programming in the national denominational education infrastructure.

Regional players

• East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS): Geographically proximate Orthodox congregation serving Jewish families in the southeast Denver corridor. Competes for the same local Jewish demographic, though serving an Orthodox audience segment rather than HEA's egalitarian Conservative mission.
• Nevei Kodesh: Boulder-area Jewish renewal congregation offering religious education, lifecycle events, and community programmes. Comparable in community-based non-denominational programming but operating in Boulder rather than Denver.

Broad incumbents

• Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center (JCC Denver): Denver's Jewish community center offers programming across early childhood, education, fitness, and cultural engagement, overlapping directly with HEA's preschool, family programming, and senior services but at a larger institutional scale.

Direct peers

• Temple Sinai: Reform Jewish congregation in Denver serving comparable multi-generational membership with religious school, adult education, and lifecycle services. Direct competitor for Jewish families choosing between Conservative and Reform affiliation in the Denver metro.
• Congregation Har HaShem: Boulder-based Conservative synagogue with preschool, religious school, adult education, and lifecycle programming. Comparable in denomination, programme mix, and Boulder-Denver regional Jewish market overlap with HEA.
• BMH-BJ Congregation: BMH-BJ is Denver's other major Conservative-affiliated synagogue, operating preschool through adult education, lifecycle events, and daily minyan in the same local market as HEA, making it the closest direct peer for membership, dues, and programming competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@HebrewEducationalAlliance
• Facebookfacebook.com/HEAdenver
• Instagraminstagram.com/headenver
• Xx.com/headenver
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hebrew-educational-alliance

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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