“May your work help all of us to cherish our commonalities and feel enlarged by our differences.”
-Rabbi Jonathan Sachs
Our Mission
MISSION STATEMENT:
Moving to Our Center facilitates intentional education, dialogue, and experiences for the Jewish community and beyond. MTOC focuses on complex and nuanced topics such as Israel and its relationship with the U.S., Democracy and Freedom, and related timely and relevant issues. Our goal is to demystify the notion of the “other” and bring each of us closer to our center of shared humanity.
WHO WE ARE: Moving to Our Center is a nonprofit organization founded by engaged members of the Jewish Community and friends. Our program board is expanding and includes a committed group of leaders in our community. Founding Members/Executive Board: Robyn Loup (Chair) and Elyn Shindler Moldow, with founding treasurer Hal Simmons.
OUR PROGRAMMING since our inception in 2022 has included panel discussions and youth outreach. In 2023 we are scheduled for a series of meaningful, bridge-building programs and community partnerships.
Upcoming Programs
There are no upcoming events at this time
Past Programs
Grief, War, and Peace in Israel: A Community Gathering & Conversation
Join us in community with an opportunity to exchange our thoughts and feelings around the ever-changing war in Israel. Our diverse panelists, unified in their love of Israel, will briefly share their perspectives before opening the floor for questions and discussion. The core Jewish value of Tikkun Olam, the idea that it is up to […]
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Should Religion Play a Role in Our Democracy?
Join us for a meaningful panel discussion focusing on the question of religion in the public sphere. We have the honor of hosting Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser; Pastor Michael Hidalgo, who leads one of Denver's most prominent Christian churches; and Shara Smith, CEO of the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado. Jill Wildenberg will moderate a […]
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About Us
Robyn Loup
For five decades Robyn has been a leader, advocate, coach and mentor on behalf of the Jewish community, Israel, and Mental Health. She is a connector and a coalition builder. Robyn believes intentional listening and understanding through dialogue is how we come to our soul’s center.
Elyn Shindler Moldow
Elyn Shindler Moldow is a career writer, educator, and metaphorical bridge-builder. Her years of work in youth leadership have granted Elyn a stubborn optimism regarding the prospect of a better, brighter, and more peaceful world to come.
