Donate Blood at Save a Life Fair
A community-wide blood drive and Save a Life Health Fair will be held Sunday, February 26th. Register now to donate blood! Read More >>
Tikkun Olam: From Babylonia to Boulder
Rabbi Goldman devotes his first BJN post to discussing classical vs. contemporary examples of Tikkun Olam, and explores how the one underpins the other. Read More >>
Literacy Story-a-Thon Saturday
Local personalities and authors will share their passion for books with children of all ages for seven hours of fun and storytelling in both English and Spanish. Read More >>
JFS Looking for Friendly Visitors
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 >>
Light Up Literacy Brings the Joy of Reading to Guatemala
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 >>
Colorado Gives Day Extension
Colorado Gives Day deadline extend just a bit, in case you missed it on Tuesday – read this now! Read More >>
Overcoming Our “Bystander” Moments By Giving
We are bystanders when, living our busy lives, we witness our society’s problems and fail to act to our full potential. Read More >>
8 Ways to Give Responsible Gifts
This Hanukkah, let’s start a new tradition that strengthens local economies, expands employment, and nurtures a sense of community. Read More >>
Turley’s Turkey Trot Tempting Tikkun Thursday
Rhonda runs to reduce hunger. Click to read more. Read More >>
The People Demand …. A New Israel
Daniel Sokatch, CEO of the New Israel Fund, will be speaking in Denver in December. Read More >>
Welcome to India
Stephanie Schneider continues her service-learning journey, this time posting from India – wow! Read More >>
Simple Actions to Help Green the Planet
The Queen of Green is published! Check out whose BJN article is in this newly published guide that connects Jews, Judaism and the Environment. Read More >>
AJWS Global Hunger Shabbat at Bonai Shalom
Congregation Bonai Shalom is participating in AJWS’ Global Hunger Shabbat this coming Shabbat. Read More >>
AJWS’ Ruth Messinger in Boulder
Ruth Messinger, President of American Jewish World Service (AJWS) will speak in Boulder on Tuesday, November 8. Read More >>
Chidush Workshop Launches Service-Learning Approach
Educators gathered in Boulder on Sunday to learn new approaches to incorporating service learning as a community. Read More >>
Local Jewish Grantmakers Seeking Proposals
The 18-member Roots & Branches Foundation, an initiative of Rose Community Foundation, is seeking grant proposals for $68,000 in grants. Read More >>
Rocky Mountain Jewish Food Summit
Planning is getting started for this upcoming event, hosted by Hazon. Learn more! Read More >>
More Slingshot News: Rose Youth Foundation Makes List
More kudos in our community go out to the Rose Youth Foundation, making the Slingshot list for the 2nd year in a row! Read More >>
Recruitment of Teen Grantmakers Underway
Rose Youth Foundation is now recruiting for the newest group of teen grantmakers. Read More >>
A Bunch of Rabbis in Africa
“We were witnesses to so much, and while my senses took in new sights … my heart was trying to process a very complex array of joy and inspiration; pain and sorrow; hope and courage…” Read More >>
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