Celebrate the 130th anniversary of Trinidad, Colorado’s Temple Aaron at a gala event, June 21-23 in Trinidad and see the fascinating documentary RAISE THE ROOF on June 22 in this historic synagogue. RAISE THE ROOF follows artists Rick and Laura Brown who are not Jewish and not Polish, who decide to rebuild Gwodziec, a magnificent wooden eighteenth century synagogue in Poland that was later destroyed by the Nazis. Their vision inspires hundreds of people to join them, using their hands, old tools and techniques to bring Gwodziec’s history, culture, science, and art back to life.

Filmmakers Yari and Cary Wolinsky’s beautifully photographed and rendered film RAISE THE ROOF, tells the story of this remarkable 10 year project against the backdrop of the 1000 year history of Jews in Poland.

RAISE THE ROOF is co-sponsored by the New Mexico Jewish Historical Society