Bruce Shaffer

Writer/Photographer Bruce Shaffer muses on Israel and things Jewish for Boulder Jewish News, Limmud Colorado, and various here&theres. At other times, Bruce performs with Colorado's Storahtelling cohort, co-leads Torah study at Congregation Bonai Shalom, and is editor and agent for freelance writers and presenters. During 2005-2010, he developed unique Israel trips for ByahadTREX focused on experiencing contemporary Israel on its own terms. Day job: attorney, of-counsel to a terrific law firm, Perlick Legal Counsel in Boulder Colorado.

Sara Batz z”l

By Bruce Shaffer on ‍‍April 11, 2010 - 27 Nisan 5770

Sara bat Shmuel vChassida Agassi, mother of Ahuva Batz and a dear friend of many at Congregation Bonai Shalom, died very early Sunday morning in Tel Aviv. Read More >>

Posted in Passings | Tagged obituary

Idea #6: Of Flower Power & Fox Fables

By Bruce Shaffer on ‍‍April 3, 2010 - 19 Nisan 5770

Bruce Shaffer is thinking big thoughts about classical Jewish adult education in our 6th idea. Read More >>

Posted in 28Ideas | Tagged 28 ideas, beit midrash, torah | 4 Responses

Love Shack

By Bruce Shaffer on ‍‍March 3, 2010 - 17 Adar 5770

Live from Boulder, it’s Storahtelling. The Mile High Mavens bring Torah to life in Love Shack. Read More >>

Posted in Shabbat | Tagged Bonai Shalom, boulder, Jewish, Shabbat, storahtelling

Zoom In: Photography Trip to Israel

By Bruce Shaffer on ‍‍November 18, 2009 - 1 Kislev 5770

My camera and I just returned from our 10th sojourn in Israel since 1999. Why so much Israel? I like the energy. Physical, spiritual, relational, sensual, tribal, mental, gastronomical! Energy that sustains and challenges those grounded in this tumultuous place, and whose strong and subtle visual qualities enable photography as a medium to sample and [...] Read More >>

Posted in Travel | Tagged Israel, photography | 1 Response