Shabbat Shalom!  Hard to believe that 2017 is half-way over.  But at least we get a long weekend to celebrate.

Have a great weekend, and enjoy this week’s stories in the BJN:

News

• JEWISHcolorado Denounces the Government of Israel’s Recent Actions Regarding Conversions and the Kotel (6/29/2017) - JEWISHcolorado is extremely disheartened by the actions taken by the Government of Israel this week.  We believe they threaten the rights of millions of Israeli and Diaspora Jews practicing religious freedom across all denominations.  Continue Reading
• First Israeli Driver to Compete in NASCAR’s Highest Level Finishes 32nd in First Race (6/25/2017) - History was made on Sunday June 25 in Sonoma, California when Alon Day became the first driver from Israel to ever compete in NASCAR’s top series. Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• Inaugural Camp Adventure Rabbi Runs July 17-July 21 (6/29/2017) - We've been planning for months, and now it's almost upon us - Camp Adventure Rabbi is getting ready to kick off it's inaugural year! Continue Reading
• ParshaNut – The Genesis of Jewish Culture: Parashat Chukat (6/29/2017) - Why do certain periods in history seem to be erupting with cultural productivity, while others are relatively quiet? Continue Reading
• ParshaNut – Guardian Angels – Parshat Korach (6/25/2017) - This week, the Angel of Death showed up twice. Continue Reading

Events

• Boulder Hadassah Announces Summer/Fall Events (6/25/2017) - Come have some fun with Boulder Hadassah and meet and greet both new and familiar friends!  Open to the community and not just for members only. Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

• “Baby Boomer Baby” Opens At Dairy Center (6/29/2017) - Tommy Koenig brings his hilarious musical to Boulder in "Baby Boomer Baby," a musical comedy talkin’ ‘bout my generation, the story of one Jewish Baby Boomer written and performed by Tommy Koenig. Continue Reading