Shabbat shalom!  A couple of reminders about things going on this week: Sunday is the Colorado Jewish Food Fest, and Wednesday is the celebration of Israel’s 70th birthday!

Also, the latest once-a-decade study of Jewish life and people in the Denver Metro area has commenced.  Read all about it here, and be sure to take the online survey and answer the survey call if they pick you!

Stay warm and enjoy this week’s posts:

News

• Boulder JCC Hosts 17th 9Health Fair ‍‍(4/12/2018) - 27 Nisan 5778 - The Boulder JCC is proud to host a 9Health Fair on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.
• Colorado’s Elaine Asarch Receives National Award ‍‍(4/12/2018) - 27 Nisan 5778 - JEWISHcolorado is thrilled to congratulate Elaine Asarch on receiving the prestigious Jewish Federations of North America’s Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award representing the Colorado community.
• Holocaust Remembrance Week Events at CU Boulder ‍‍(4/11/2018) - 26 Nisan 5778 - Hillel of Colorado, CU Chabad and several departments and programs at CU-Boulder are pleased to present a week of events commemorating the Holocaust.
• Urgent Help Needed for America’s Remaining Holocaust Survivors ‍‍(4/11/2018) - 26 Nisan 5778 - From financial donations to volunteering, there are a number of ways to get involved and help Holocaust survivors today. Find out more here.

Jewish Life

• Shabbat Nugget: Shemini- The Death of Aharon’s Sons ‍‍(4/12/2018) - 27 Nisan 5778 - In this week's Torah portion we learn about Aaron's two son's, Nadav and Avihu bringing a sacrifice to the Temple that they had not been commanded to bring. 
• The Sound of Silence – Parshat Shemini ‍‍(4/12/2018) - 27 Nisan 5778 - It is the worst thing that can happen. When a parent loses a child, it registers with us as the ultimate tragedy.
• Give the Gift of Jewish Summer Camp ‍‍(4/11/2018) - 26 Nisan 5778 - Thanks to a generous donor, all gifts to JEWISHcolorado's One Happy Camper grant program will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $50,000 through the end of April.
• Sam Barrekette Bar Mitzvah ‍‍(4/9/2018) - 24 Nisan 5778 - On Saturday, April 14th, 2018, Sam Barrekette will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah at Kehillat Orot Yisrael.
• Elliot Goldman Bar Mitzvah ‍‍(4/9/2018) - 24 Nisan 5778 - On Saturday, April 14th, 2018, Elliot Goldman will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem.

 Events

• Har HaShem Is Having a Party And You’re All Invited ‍‍(4/12/2018) - 27 Nisan 5778 - Join us for a great afternoon of music, food and beer at Har HaShem. Bring your friends. Everyone is welcome.
• Celebrate Israel Independence Day at the Boulder JCC ‍‍(4/9/2018) - 24 Nisan 5778 - JEWISHcolorado invites the entire Colorado community to celebrate Israel's special milestone on Wednesday, April 18 at the Boulder JCC.