Shabbat shalom.  It was quite a week, and we’re glad Shabbat is here.  Please consider attending a Solidarity Shabbat at congregation near you this weekend.

Meanwhile, stay cool, or warm, (it’s that time of year) and here are this week’s posts:

News

• Reflections on Pittsburgh (10/31/2018) - JEWISHcolorado is helping to organize this Shabbat as National Solidarity Shabbat, a time to convene in your local synagogue to mourn the victims in Pittsburgh as well as to demonstrate that our Jewish communities will not be intimidated. Continue Reading
• Jewish Leaders Assess the American Jewish Situation After the Attack in Pittsburgh (10/31/2018) - Representatives of the member organizations of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations and other local and national Jewish leaders gathered together to discuss the aftermath of the attack on the synagogue in Pittsburgh, the state of anti-Semitism in the United States, and steps to enhance the protection of American Jewish communities and… Continue Reading
• Wiesenthal Center Study: Large Disconnect Between Jewish and Non-Jewish Perceptions of Anti-Semitism in America (10/31/2018) - The Simon Wiesenthal Center (“SWC”) today released results from a September survey of nearly 2,000 registered voters regarding their perceptions of the current political climate and its impact on American society. Continue Reading
• Bright City – A Poem for Our Time (10/30/2018) - A timely piece of poetry about our world today. Continue Reading
• CU Boulder Community Vigil for Pittsburgh Victims and Survivors (10/29/2018) - CU Boulder Hillel and Chabad at University of Colorado will stand together in solidarity with the victims and survivors of the Tree of Life Congregation on the CU campus on Tuesday, October 30th. Continue Reading
• From London to Pittsburgh to Us All (10/29/2018) - Tonight there was a very powerful and moving vigil at JW3, London's JCC, for the victims of Pittsburgh.  Continue Reading
• Joint Statement on Tragic Shooting in Pittsburgh (10/29/2018) - JEWISHcolorado and the JCRC released a joint statement on the Pittsburgh shooting. Continue Reading
• In Solidarity (10/29/2018) - Pittsburgh is obviously weighing heavily on our hearts today. Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• Sunday Service Projects: Volunteers Needed Nov. 11th (11/1/2018) - CAN YOU LEND A HAND? Can you: rake leaves, flip a mattress, dust shelves, replace a smoke detector? The Denver chapter of B'nai Brith is looking for VOLUNTEERS for  SUNDAY SERVICE PROJECTS!! Continue Reading
• Elise Needle Bat Mitzvah (11/1/2018) - On Saturday, November 3rd, 2018, Elise Needle will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem. Continue Reading
• Summer Patterson Bat Mitzvah (11/1/2018) - On Saturday, November 3rd, 2018, Summer Patterson will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah with Adventure Judaism. Continue Reading
• Gathering #TogetherattheTable in Response to Pittsburgh (10/31/2018) - We invite you to continue to join us by gathering people in your communities and networks for a Together at the Table dinner to engage in constructive dialogue. Continue Reading
• Adventure Judaism Hosting Meeting for B’nai Mitzvah Programs (10/30/2018) - Do you know a student currently in 6-8th grade who would like a unique Bar or Bat Mitzvah experience? Continue Reading
• Baruch Dayan HaEmet: David Bornstein z”l (10/30/2018) - David Bornstein passed away Monday night, October 29, 2018 from Alzheimer's. Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

• Daniel Kahn & the Painted Bird to Play CU in Free Concert (11/1/2018) - The University of Colorado Boulder’s Program in Jewish Studies and cosponsors welcome Daniel Kahn & the Painted Bird for a free concert on the CU Boulder campus Thursday, November 8, 2018. Continue Reading
• World Premiere of New Holocaust Play in Boulder (10/30/2018) - A new perspective on the human spirit, survival, and women during the Holocaust, the world premiere of “Cabaret Kalisz” comes to Boulder next month. Continue Reading