Shabbat Shalom! Please think about helping #Harvey victims via donating to the Red Cross or via JEWISHcolorado’s #Harvey fund.
Have a great long weekend, stay cool, and enjoy this week’s stories in the BJN:
News
- JEWISHcolorado Opens Harvey Relief Fund (8/28/2017) - JEWISHcolorado has opened a donation page to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey along the Gulf Coast and Texas. Please help. Continue Reading
- Boulder Mayor Joins Colorado Mayors in Signing Compact to Fight Hate, Extremism and Discrimination (8/28/2017) - The U.S. Conference of Mayors and the Anti-Defamation League announced a joint plan to fight extremism and bigotry and to promote justice and equality in response to the disturbing hate and violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Shabbat Nugget: Why Is There So Much Struggle in Life? (8/31/2017) - This week's Torah portion gives us an answer. The opening verse of the portion states "If you will go out to war against your enemies and Hashem will deliver them into your hand so that you will take captives." Continue Reading
- Sign Up Today for Ikar, Haver’s Judaism Course (8/28/2017) - Registration is filling up for a 21-week introduction to Judaism course that begins in fall 2017. Register today! Continue Reading
Events
- “Just in Time for Rosh HaShanah” (8/31/2017) - The Colorado Hebrew Chorale will present “Just in Time for Rosh HaShanah” on Thursday evening, Sept. 14, 2017 at Kavod Senior Life, Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
- Join JGSCO for Denver Public Library Genealogy Field Trip (8/31/2017) - Please join Jewish Genealogical Society of Colorado (JGSCO) for our first program of the year on Tuesday, September 12th. Continue Reading
- Tickets on Sale Now for Reel Hope Boulder: Behind the Screen with Bruce Vilanch (8/28/2017) - Boulder Jewish Family Service will host its fifth annual fundraiser, “Reel Hope Boulder” on Saturday, October 14 at the Boulder JCC. Tickets on sale now! Continue Reading