Congregation Rodef Shalom

What Congregation Rodef Shalom does

Congregation Rodef Shalom is a Jewish synagogue and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 450 South Kearney Street in Denver, Colorado. It operates as an egalitarian congregation serving the Denver metropolitan area, describing itself as "vibrant and growing" and oriented around deep prayer, impactful learning, radically inclusive community, and dedicated social activism. The congregation runs programming across the full lifecycle, including a child-centered preschool, an innovative religious school (R School), B'nai Mitzvah preparation, USY teen events, young family programming, adult education (Talmud, Tanakh, Jewish values classes), and a Hazak program for members over 55. Lifecycle event support and social justice initiatives (including the Habitat Interfaith Alliance and an active Social Action Committee) extend its mission beyond ritual worship.

The organization is supported by roughly 15 staff (per firmographic data) and operates via a community-led go-to-market model that prospects members through events, social activism, and word-of-mouth within the Denver Jewish community. Its digital infrastructure is built on ShulCloud, a proprietary synagogue-specific CMS that handles membership accounts, event registration, donation processing, calendar management, and streaming for the Rodef Online audience. The website functions as the primary information hub and self-service channel, supplemented by weekly email communications and the streaming feed for remote attendees.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix: membership dues (approximately 25% of the budget), year-round fundraising with a signature Yom Kippur appeal tiered from $72 to $7,200, High Holiday seat donations (suggested at $180/seat), kiddush sponsorship packages (L'chaim $144 through Full Sponsor $1,080), and program fees (children's programming and babysitting at $10/child per session). Catering for kiddush meals is provided under an ongoing relationship with Lymone Caterers, and High Holiday children's programming is hosted at the Mizel Museum. The congregation is independently governed, with no parent company or external funding, and operates under EIN 84-0468847.

Name

Congregation Rodef Shalom

Legal name

Congregation Rodef Shalom

Website

https://rodef-shalom.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Congregation Rodef Shalom is an egalitarian Jewish synagogue in Denver, Colorado, serving families and individuals across all life stages through worship, preschool, religious school, teen and senior programming, and social justice initiatives, funded via membership dues, donations, and program fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Congregation Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Nursery & Playgroups (EDACACAK)

Keywords

• Religious congregation services
• Jewish worship services
• Religious education
• Community programming
• Lifecycle event services

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, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from congregants, which make up about a quarter of the congregation's budget.
2. Donations and Appeals: Year-round fundraising including High Holiday donations ($180/seat suggested) and the signature Yom Kippur appeal (ranging from $72 to $7,200). These donations form a significant portion of the budget beyond membership dues.
3. Kiddush Sponsorship: Sponsorship of weekly Shabbat kiddush meals at various levels: L'chaim ($144), Milestone ($180), Dessert ($360), Hatzi ($540), and Full ($1,080). Catering provided by Lymone Caterers.
4. Program Fees: Fees for children's programming during High Holidays ($10/child per session), babysitting services ($10/child per session), and religious school programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Congregation Rodef Shalom operates as an egalitarian Jewish synagogue in Denver, Colorado, providing Shabbat and High Holiday prayer services, religious education through R School and a child-centered preschool, B'nai Mitzvah preparation, youth and teen programming, adult learning classes, social justice and community organizing initiatives, and lifecycle event services for congregants and their families.

Product overview

Congregation Rodef Shalom is a religious congregation (synagogue) that operates its website on the ShulCloud platform, a proprietary content management system designed specifically for synagogues. The congregation offers a range of religious, educational, and community programs including Shabbat prayer services, R School (religious education), Early Childhood Education (preschool), youth programming, adult learning, and social justice initiatives. The ShulCloud platform enables online donations, event registration, calendar management, and member communications. The congregation's offerings are structured as programs and services rather than a modular software product portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shabbat Prayer Services Song-filled egalitarian Shabbat worship services held weekly at the Denver facility; visitors are required to register in advance by phone before attending.
• High Holiday Services (Chag 5787) Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services held annually, with required registration and suggested seat donations of $180; children's programming and babysitting offered for ages 1-5 and Grades K-5 at the Mizel Museum for $10 per child per session.
• R School (Religious School) Innovative Jewish religious education program for children, providing preparation for B'nai Mitzvah and ongoing Jewish learning.
• Early Childhood Education (Preschool) Child-centered preschool program serving young children of the community with early Jewish educational experiences.
• B'nai Mitzvah Preparation Lifecycle preparation program for students approaching Bar/Bat Mitzvah, coordinated through R School and family engagement.
• USY Teen Programming United Synagogue Youth programming for grades 6-12, including teen events, Bnai Mitzvah Cohort Kickoff, confirmation classes, and teen Torah and Trivia.
• Adult Learning Classes Adult Jewish education including Espresso & Exegesis, Tanakh and Tabloids, Monthly Class on Jewish Values, and Talmud Class for adults at all stages of Jewish knowledge.
• Hazak (Adults 55+) Programming tailored for adults over 55, providing social events, learning opportunities, and continued community engagement.
• Young Family Programming Specialized programming and events for families with young children, including Tot Shabbat, Kids' Programming, and playgroups.
• Social Justice and Community Organizing Social action committee initiatives, Habitat Interfaith Alliance participation, and related programs focused on community organizing and tikkun olam.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mizel MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Children's Program during High Holidays takes place at the Mizel Museum, indicating a venue partnership for providing children's educational programming during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services.
• Lymone CatererscoreOthersLymone Caterers provides catering services for Kiddush meals and special events at Congregation Rodef Shalom. They have a special arrangement with the congregation that is not available to general Mitzvah families. The congregation's cost is based on an ongoing relationship including kitchen usage, rate of utilization, and similar factors.
• ShulCloud (Shulcloud, LLC)coreTechnology or IntegrationShulCloud provides the proprietary content management system and platform powering the congregation's website, including membership management, event registration, donation processing, calendar functionality, and streaming services. ShulCloud is a third-party vendor providing software services to synagogues.
• Habitat Interfaith AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCongregation Rodef Shalom participates in the Habitat Interfaith Alliance, a collaborative interfaith partnership for Habitat for Humanity housing advocacy and construction efforts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wilshire Boulevard Temple (Los Angeles): Large Reform Jewish congregation in Los Angeles with early childhood center, religious school, and social justice programming. Comparable in scale of educational offerings and values-driven brand.
• Bonai Shalom (Boulder, CO): Jewish congregation in Boulder, CO offering Shabbat services, religious education, and youth programming. Competes for Jewish families in the broader Front Range corridor.
• Park Avenue Synagogue (New York): Large egalitarian Conservative synagogue with extensive religious school, youth programming, and adult education. Comparable in multi-generational programming structure and lifecycle-event business model.
• Central Synagogue (New York): Large Reform synagogue in Manhattan with egalitarian services, robust religious school, social justice programming, and digital streaming. Comparable in full-lifecycle programming and radical-inclusivity posture.
• Temple Emanu-El (New York): One of the largest Reform Jewish congregations in North America, offering egalitarian worship, robust education, and social action. Comparable in programming breadth and egalitarian positioning.
• Har HaShem (Boulder, CO): Boulder-area Jewish congregation with progressive Reform orientation, religious school, and social justice programming. Comparable egalitarian philosophy and competes for Boulder-Denver corridor families.
• Temple Sinai (Denver): Reform Jewish congregation in Denver, CO offering Shabbat services, religious school, and lifecycle programming. Directly competes for the same member families and donors in the Denver metro Jewish community.
• Hebrew Educational Alliance (Denver): Denver-area Jewish congregation offering religious school, early childhood education, and adult programming. Competes directly for young families and preschool enrollment in the same geographic market.
• Temple Emanuel (Denver): Historic Reform Jewish congregation in Denver serving families through worship, religious education, and social action. Operates in the same Denver market with a comparable full-lifecycle programming model.

Broad incumbents

• Union for Reform Judaism (URJ): Umbrella organization for the Reform Jewish movement in North America. Congregate Rodef Shalom is a member congregation; URJ sets standards, provides resources, and influences the broader competitive landscape the congregation operates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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