Jewish Life

Boulder Mayor to Light Pearl Street Menorah

By Chany Scheiner on ‍‍December 20, 2011 - 24 Kislev 5772

Join us on Wednesday, December 21 at 5:30pm and meet Boulder’s own Jewish Mayor, Matt Appelbaum who will be lighting the Menorah. Read More >>

Posted in H Events | Tagged Chabad of Boulder, chanukah, matt applebaum, menorah

Chanukah on Ice in Westminster Too

By Rabbi Benjy Brackman on ‍‍December 20, 2011 - 24 Kislev 5772

Chabad of NW Metro Denver offers the ultimate Chanukah celebration – Chanukah on Ice – at the Ice Centre at Westminster Promenade. Read More >>

Posted in H Events | Tagged chanukah, colorado, ice, skating, Westminster

Lila Kay Stovall, z”l

By Rabbi Marc Soloway on ‍‍December 20, 2011 - 24 Kislev 5772

Lila Kay Stovall, mother of Curt Stovall, passed away on Saturday night. Read More >>

Posted in Passings | Tagged obituary

Chanukah Wonderland Interactive Exhibit

By Rabbi Benjy Brackman on ‍‍December 19, 2011 - 23 Kislev 5772

Press your own oil, decorate cookies and more at Chanukah Wonderland in Westminster. Read More >>

Posted in H Events | Tagged chanukah, colorado, crafts, kids, menorah, Westminster, wonderland

Zemirah – Jewish Music for Babies and Toddlers

By Mitten Lowe on ‍‍December 19, 2011 - 23 Kislev 5772

Aish Kodesh will be hosting a babies/toddler (birth-3) music class with Jewish musician Rachel Cole. Read More >>

Posted in Families, H Events | Tagged Aish Kodesh, babies, Families, Music, toddlers | 1 Response

4 Questions with Steve Brodsky

By Chany Scheiner on ‍‍December 19, 2011 - 23 Kislev 5772

Steve Brodsky returns to the Pearl Street Mall to perform at the Grand Menorah Lighting this week. Read More >>

Posted in H Events | Tagged boulder, chanukah, downtown, free, hanukkah, menorah, pearl street

Celebrate Chanukah Shabbat at Har HaShem

By Ellen Kowitt on ‍‍December 18, 2011 - 22 Kislev 5772

Congregation Har HaShem invites you to three consecutive activities that everyone is welcome to attend. Come to one, two, or all three! Read More >>

Posted in H Events | Tagged chanukah, Families, Har HaShem

JFS Looking for Friendly Visitors

By Ingrid Swords on ‍‍December 18, 2011 - 22 Kislev 5772

Have an hour to spare one day a week? Make a huge difference in the life of a senior by becoming a JFS Friendly Visitor. Read More >>

Posted in Tikkun Olam - Repair the World | Tagged friendly visitor, jfs, seniors, volunteer

Pre-Teen Dvar Torah on Parshat Va-Yishlach

By Froma Fallik on ‍‍December 15, 2011 - 19 Kislev 5772

The 5772 B’nei Mitzvah class at Bonai Shalom presented their thoughts and ideas about Parshat Vayishlach to the Bonai Shalom congregation last Shabbat. Read More >>

Posted in Education, Shabbat, Teens | Tagged drash, dvar torah, vayishlach

Ignite Chanukah Rocking Good Time

By Cheryl Fellows on ‍‍December 14, 2011 - 18 Kislev 5772

IgniteChanukah sells out for the second year in a row! Read More >>

Posted in Young Adults | Tagged boulder, chanukah, ignite, Jewish

4 Questions for Menorah Lighter Rich Schad

By Chany Scheiner on ‍‍December 14, 2011 - 18 Kislev 5772

Rich Schad spins answers to 4 questions Read More >>

Posted in Chanukah, EL Town, H Events | Tagged Chabad of Boulder, chanukah, louisville, menorah, schad

Light Up Literacy Brings the Joy of Reading to Guatemala

By Lori Goldman on ‍‍December 14, 2011 - 18 Kislev 5772

Light Up Literacy is a program that teaches children the joy of g’milut chasadim (acts of loving kindness) and brings tikkun olam (social action and the pursuit of social justice) to Hanukkah. Read More >>

Posted in Alternative, Tikkun Olam - Repair the World, Tzedakah - Philanthropy | Tagged chanukah, guatamala, reading village, tikkun olam

Boulder JCC Receives End-of-Year Challenge Grant

By Jonathan Lev on ‍‍December 13, 2011 - 17 Kislev 5772

Boulder JCC has received a generous challenge grant to match all Annual Fund (operations) donations – dollar-for-dollar – received by December 31st. Click through to learn more. Read More >>

Posted in Boulder County & Surrounding, Tzedakah - Philanthropy | Tagged Boulder JCC, Philanthropy, tzedakah

An Incredible Weekend in Boulder for 120 Jewish Teens!

By Simi Adler on ‍‍December 13, 2011 - 17 Kislev 5772

The weekend of November 11, Boulder Temple Youth hosted the NFTY Western sub-regional Fall Chavurah for Missouri Valley. Maya Matatall reports. Read More >>

Posted in Teens | Tagged BTY, Har HaShem, NFTY, temple youth

Three-Day Chanukah Party at HHS Winter Camp

By Ellen Kowitt on ‍‍December 12, 2011 - 16 Kislev 5772

Start your 1st-5th grader’s winter break with a three-day Jewish winter camp. Read More >>

Posted in Families | Tagged Har HaShem, kids, winter camp

Camp Ramah Launching Program for Special Needs Children

By Eliav Bock on ‍‍December 12, 2011 - 16 Kislev 5772

This summer, camp Ramah will launch Colorado’s first overnight camping program for children with special needs. Read More >>

Posted in Education, Families | Tagged autism, camp ramah, Jewish camping, Special needs

Hallmark Hasidic Holiday Gathering Changed to Wednesday

By Chany Scheiner on ‍‍December 12, 2011 - 16 Kislev 5772

Due to popular request, the Hasidic Holiday Celebration of Yud Tes Kislev has been changed to Wednesday. Read More >>

Posted in Events Info, Holidays, Spirituality | Tagged Chabad of Boulder, hasidic, Yud Tes Kislev, zalman

Pinskers Honored by Bonai Religious School

By Froma Fallik on ‍‍December 11, 2011 - 15 Kislev 5772

Bonai Shalom’s Religious School was delighted to honor Jerry and Marilyn Pinsker for their many contributions to children’s education. Read More >>

Posted in Boulder County & Surrounding, Education | Tagged Bonai Shalom, education, pinsker

Spinning Yarns In New Jewish Fabric Crafts Book

By Staff on ‍‍December 11, 2011 - 15 Kislev 5772

“Jewish Threads” presents 30 fabric craft projects by talented artisans from throughout the United States and Israel, and describes their back stories. Read More >>