Aish Denver

What Aish Denver does

Aish of the Rockies (operating as Aish Denver) is a Jewish outreach non-profit organization founded in 2001 and headquartered at 9550 E Belleview Ave, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Founded and led by Rabbi Yaakov Meyer, the organization serves the Denver and Rocky Mountain Jewish community with a full-lifecycle portfolio spanning children's Hebrew education (The SITE Hebrew School, Ignite Bar/Bat Mitzvah program), synagogue services (The Shul, including daily davening, Shabbat, and holiday observance), pastoral and lifecycle support (Aish Care, Kaddish services, weddings and funerals), religious infrastructure (Southeast Mikvah and Southeast Eruv), youth engagement via NCSY partnership, travel/pilgrimage programs, and digital learning (Recorded Classes, Ask a Rabbi). It is an autonomous regional chapter affiliated with Aish Hatorah's Aish Global international network.

The organization's operating model is community-led, with programs delivered both in person at its Greenwood Village location and digitally through a WordPress-powered website, weekly bulletin, quarterly paper newsletter, and an active presence across six social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn). Technology is largely off-the-shelf — WordPress, Charity Proud for donation processing, and Zeffy for ticketing — with no proprietary software or AI/ML components.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: charitable donations (the largest, facilitated via Charity Proud), annual Shul membership fees (refreshed for the 2026/2027 season), sponsorships for Kiddush, learning programs (Parnes Hayom), and events, and long-horizon planned giving/charitable gift annuities. With a lean staff of 8 employees, the organization depends heavily on volunteer and community participation, and revenue/financials are not publicly disclosed. Federal Tax ID 84-1322731 confirms nonprofit status.

Name

Aish Denver

Legal name

Aish of the Rockies

Website

https://aishdenver.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aish of the Rockies (Aish Denver) is a Jewish outreach non-profit serving the Denver and Rocky Mountain region with religious education, synagogue services, and lifecycle programs. Founded 2001 and led by Rabbi Yaakov Meyer, it operates with 8 staff under the Aish Global network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenwood Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Primary revenue stream through individual donations and charitable contributions, facilitated through Charity Proud online donation platform. Appeals for general support, sponsor learning programs, and special initiatives.
2. Shul Membership: Annual membership fees for synagogue membership covering access to religious services, community events, and member benefits for 2026/2027 season.
3. Sponsorships: Program sponsorships including Kiddush sponsorship, learning sponsorships (Parnes Hayom), and event sponsorships that provide revenue while engaging community members.
4. Planned Giving and Charitable Gift Annuity: Long-term planned giving programs including charitable gift annuities that provide donors tax benefits while generating future revenue streams.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aish Denver (legally "Aish of the Rockies") provides Jewish religious education, synagogue services, lifecycle event support, and community programming for Jewish individuals and families in the Denver and Rocky Mountain region. Core offerings include The Shul (synagogue), The SITE Hebrew School, Ignite Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation, JOI outreach, Shabbat Spot programming, Aish Care pastoral support, and community infrastructure such as the Southeast Mikvah and Southeast Eruv. The organization sustains operations through charitable donations, synagogue memberships, program sponsorships, and planned giving.

Product overview

Aish of the Rockies is a Jewish Outreach organization offering a unified portfolio of community programs centered around religious education, spiritual services, and communal support. The core offerings include The Shul (synagogue services), The SITE Hebrew School (children's education), Ignite for Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation, Shabbat Spot programming, and the Jewish Outreach Initiative (JOI). Supporting programs include Aish Care (pastoral support), Trips (pilgrimage travel), Southeast Mikvah (ritual bath), Southeast Eruv (Shabbat boundary maintenance), Recorded Classes (on-demand learning), Kaddish services (memorial prayers), and Kosher resources. The organization also partners with NCSY for youth programming. This is a community service organization rather than a technology company, with no software products or AI capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• The Shul (Synagogue Services) Synagogue services including daily Shacharis and Mincha/Maariv prayer services, Shabbat services, holiday observances, and lifecycle event hosting. Annual Shul membership is offered for the 2026/2027 season, covering access to religious services and member benefits for Jewish individuals and families.
• The SITE Hebrew School Hebrew school program for children providing Jewish education, Hebrew language learning, and religious instruction in the Denver/Rocky Mountain region.
• Ignite for Bar/Bat Mitzvah Preparation program for Jewish youth undergoing Bar or Bat Mitzvah ceremonies, providing religious instruction and ceremonial preparation.
• Jewish Outreach Initiative (JOI) Core outreach program connecting Jewish individuals with community resources, educational content, and spiritual services.
• Shabbat Spot Weekly Shabbat programming offering prayer services, community meals, and fellowship opportunities.
• Aish Care Support services providing pastoral care, counseling, and assistance to community members during times of need.
• Trips Travel programs offering Jewish experiential trips and pilgrimage opportunities.
• Southeast Mikvah Ritual bath facilities for Jewish religious observances and ceremonies, accessible by appointment in the southeast Denver area.
• Southeast Eruv Eruv construction and maintenance services enabling carrying on Shabbat within designated areas in southeast Denver.
• Recorded Classes On-demand library of recorded Jewish educational classes and Torah teachings available through the website.
• Kaddish Assistance Memorial service assistance helping mourners recite Kaddish prayer with a minyan (quorum of ten).
• Kosher Resources Kosher certification information and resources for the Jewish community.
• Mezuzah & Tefillin Services Religious supplies and blessings guidance for mezuzah and tefillin installation and maintenance.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NCSY (National Conference of Synagogue Youth)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCSY Partnership providing youth programming and engagement opportunities for Jewish teenagers through the organization's National Conference of Synagogue Youth initiative. This partnership supports teenage involvement in Jewish life and learning.
• Aish Global (Aish Hatorah)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with Aish Hatorah Global network of Jewish outreach organizations, providing organizational support, shared resources, educational content, and brand affiliation with the international Aish movement founded to strengthen Jewish identity and commitment.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• NCSY (National Conference of Synagogue Youth): Orthodox Union's youth movement running teen programming, education, and engagement — listed by Aish Denver as a core strategic partner and operates overlapping programming for the same Jewish teenage demographic.
• Hillel of Colorado: Jewish campus and young-adult outreach organization serving Colorado universities and young professionals — overlaps with Aish Denver's JOI outreach and NCSY youth programming along the engagement-and-identity-development continuum.

Direct peers

• Chabad of Colorado: Regional Chabad Lubavitch organization serving the Colorado Jewish community with outreach, education, synagogue services, and lifecycle programming — directly comparable in mission, geographic focus, and program mix to Aish Denver.
• Hebrew Educational Alliance: Denver-area Jewish synagogue and educational institution offering religious services, Hebrew school, and lifecycle programming to local Jewish families — competes for the same Denver Jewish donor and member pool.
• Temple Emanuel: Large Denver-area Jewish congregation offering religious services, education (including Hebrew school), lifecycle events, and community programming to Jewish families in the same Rocky Mountain region.
• Aish Hatorah Global: Global parent/affiliate network of Jewish outreach organizations that Aish Denver belongs to. Operates the same core mission of Jewish outreach and education, provides content syndication to Aish Denver, and represents the most direct operational and philosophical peer.

Broad incumbents

• Jewish Federation of Colorado: Regional umbrella organization that funds, convenes, and coordinates Jewish nonprofits across Colorado — overlaps with Aish Denver in fundraising and community-building, and is a likely grantmaker or partner for the organization.

Regional players

• Denver Jewish Day School: Community Jewish day school in Denver serving K-12 students with Jewish and general education — competes for Jewish families in the same region and complements Aish Denver's Hebrew School programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aishrockies
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCHUE5Kf66GW1tU4vc5tjJQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/aishrockies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aishdenver
• Instagraminstagram.com/aishrockies
• TikToktiktok.com/@aishrockies5

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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