Shabbat Shalom! Congratulations to Congregation Har HaShem, who are celebrating the dedication of their new Torah this weekend!

So, have a great long weekend, stay warm and enjoy this week’s stories in the BJN:

News

• Boulder Jewish Festival Is Recruiting Its 2017 Team (1/19/2017) - The Boulder Jewish Festival is celebrating its 23rd year on Sunday June 4, 2017. We are recruiting members for our 2017 team -- join us! Continue Reading
• Knight Cities Challenge Names 144 Finalists, 2 in Boulder (1/18/2017) - Open to innovators of all types, the Knight Cities Challenge asked applicants to answer the question: What’s your best idea to make cities more successful? Continue Reading
• Seven Trends in Philanthropy to Expect in 2017 (1/17/2017) - 2016 included record levels of giving and impact investing and more strategic approaches to charitable efforts. 2017 will likely launch its own unique trends. Continue Reading

Events

• Celebrate the New Year of Trees with JNF, New Friends, and Renewed Commitments (1/19/2017) - Jewish National Fund is hosting its 8th annual JNFuture Colorado Wine & Trees event in honor of Tu B'Shvat. Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• Har HaShem’s Ongoing Spiritual Support Group for Mental Illness (1/19/2017) - Congregation Har HaShem sponsors a monthly support group that is open to Har HaShem members and members of the wider Jewish community . Continue Reading
• Dr. Caryn Aviv Shares Her Kevah Group Experience (1/19/2017) - Dr. Caryn Aviv has recently joined the Kevah Educator team and is leading her first Kevah Group. Continue Reading
• A Shabbat Nugget: Parashat Shemot (1/19/2017) - This Shabbat we begin reading the second book of the Torah, which begins with the story of the Exodus of the Jews from Egypt. Continue Reading
• Don’t Miss Shabbat on Skis (1/17/2017) - One of The Adventure Rabbi Congregation's oldest traditions is back and better than ever for the 2016-2017 ski season. Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

• Your Film Fest Sneak Peak while the Program Goes to Press (1/19/2017) - The Boulder Jewish Film Festival celebrates its 5th year with a gala at the Boulder JCC and 11 days of films. Continue Reading
• ACE Offers a Crash Course in Jewish Literacy (1/18/2017) - A special session of Rabbis' Roundtable on Sunday offers a guided tour of Jewish texts. . Continue Reading
• For Movie Fans: “A Serious Man” and “In Search of General Tso” (1/18/2017) - ACE presents two monthly film series - here are all the spring season titles! Continue Reading
• Tech Teens is Back and in Action (1/17/2017) - As Tech Teens, we will meet and connect with seniors while helping out with various tech needs. Continue Reading