Weekly Edition: June 28th, 2019

Shabbat shalom! Don’t forget, Har HaShem dedicates their Margolis Family Campus this Saturday and invites the community. Then, on Sunday, please join the Moral Minyan at the ICE Detention Center in Aurora to protest continued abuse of migrant families and children at the southern border.

Also this weekend, the Society for Crypto-Judaic Studies holds its multi-day annual conference starting Sunday.

BJN reader Miriam Paisner would like to offer a talk on “Jews in Polynesia” (including Hawaii) to any interested group around the community. More info here.

Have a great weekend. Here are this week’s posts:

News

• Join the Moral Minyan Sunday, June 30 (6/27/2019) - This Sunday, June 30th, there will be a Moral Minyan from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm outside the ICE Detention Center in Aurora. Continue Reading
• Letter: “Two Letters, Big Difference”? (6/27/2019) - CU's Spring 2019 Coloradan featured an article about Hebrew. The piece, written by Sam Linnerooth, is called “Two Letters, Big Difference.” The title is a misnomer. Continue Reading
• Getting to Know the New Energetic Full-Time Educator at Adventure Judaism (6/26/2019) - Welcome to Amber Carey-Gitter, the new full-time Educator at the Adventure Judaism Congregation. Continue Reading
• Get Some Cash to Make Your “Green” Dreams Come True! (6/24/2019) - Hazon in Colorado is awarding $20,000+ in mini-grants for projects that will make the Colorado Jewish community healthier and more sustainable. Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• Where Zen and Zahor Meet (8/16/2026) - Rabbi Eva Sax-Bolder reflects on her annual return to Auschwitz-Birkenau, exploring themes of memory, healing, and the interconnectedness of Judaism and Zen practice in bearing witness. Continue Reading
• SHAVUA: Bringing Yourself into the Jewish Conversation (8/16/2026) - SHAVUA is a guided journal designed to enhance personal reflection and connection through Jewish wisdom, encouraging engagement with timeless ideas throughout the Jewish year. Continue Reading
• Bereaved Israeli Youth Reflect on Transformative U.S. Bnei Mitzvah Journey (8/13/2026) - The IDF Widows & Orphans Organization hosts a program for bereaved children, offering them support and memorable experiences through trips abroad. Continue Reading
• Twelve Tribes, Twelve Months: Elul (8/13/2026) - Rabbi Charna Rosenholtz’s article on Elul emphasizes inner reflection, preparation for renewal, and actionable steps to align values with actions as the new year approaches. Continue Reading
• Gavin Lang Bet Mitzvah (8/13/2026) - On Saturday, August 8th, 2026, Gavin Lang was called to the Torah as Bet Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem. Continue Reading
• Adelia Schare Bat Mitzvah (8/13/2026) - On Saturday, August 8th, 2026, Adelia Schare was called to the Torah as Bat Mitzvah at Congregation Bonai Shalom. Continue Reading
• Ten Years of Sunshine, Songs, and Self-Discovery: Celebrating a Decade of Cherryvale Day Camp (8/10/2026) - Cherryvale Day Camp, established in 2016, has become a beloved summer tradition in Boulder, fostering community, friendship, and growth over ten successful years. Continue Reading
• Shomrei HaZmanim: A Nature-Based Jewish Teen Community Comes to Boulder County (8/10/2026) - Shomrei HaZmanim, a Jewish nature community for teens, is coming to Boulder County this fall, fostering connection, mentorship, and outdoor experiences for personal growth and belonging. Continue Reading
•  Love Is The Answer, But What’s The Question? (8/6/2026) - The destruction of the Second Temple stems from causeless hatred; love and peace serve as the cure, offering hope and consolation during grief. Continue Reading
• Baruch Dayan HaEmet – Sara Feigel (Lichtman) Gold z”l (8/6/2026) - Sara Feigel (Lichtman) Gold, mother of Yonatan Gold, passed away this morning, August 6, 2026, in Indiana. Continue Reading

Events

• Margolis Campus Dedication This Saturday at Har HaShem (6/27/2019) - Congregation Har HaShem is dedicating the Margolis Family Campus this Saturday, June 29th from 3:30-6:00 pm at a musical Shabbat celebration. Continue Reading
• Shalom Boulder – Get Connected to the Jewish Community (6/26/2019) - Whether you moved to Boulder a few weeks ago or a few years ago, the Boulder JCC Welcoming Committee invites you to their Shalom Boulder event on Wednesday, July 17. Continue Reading
• Today: Dr. Jenni Skylar Presents “Intimacy as We Age” Talk at Har HaShem (6/24/2019) - This morning, Congregation Har HaShem's Community as Family group will be hosting a talk by Dr. Jenni Skyler on "Intimacy as We Age." Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

• Neustadt Jewish Arts Festival Brings Magic, Comedy, Film and Music to Denver (8/6/2026) - The Mizel Arts and Culture Center hosts the Neustadt JAAMM Festival in October, featuring diverse performances that celebrate contemporary Jewish life, including magic, comedy, and film. Continue Reading
• From October 7 to the Runway: U of Haifa Fashion Graduates Showcase Collections of Resilience (8/2/2026) - The Class of 2026 University of Haifa runway show presented 25 collections by Israeli fashion graduates, reflecting personal experiences and cultural heritage amid recent conflicts. Continue Reading
• Christopher Nolan Brings His Midas Touch to the World’s First Blockbuster (7/30/2026) - Christopher Nolan's adaptation of the Odyssey revitalizes the classic tale, emphasizing universal themes and modern moral dilemmas while captivating contemporary audiences. Continue Reading
• Graphic Content (7/30/2026) - Historian Rafael Medoff tells Judith Magazine why he refused his publisher's demand to denounce Israel in 'Cartoonists Against the Holocaust.' Continue Reading
• Unleash Your Creativity: Discover Adult Art Classes at the Boulder JCC (7/23/2026) - The Boulder JCC offers diverse adult art workshops this season, featuring evening and daytime sessions led by skilled instructors, designed for all experience levels to explore creativity. Continue Reading
• This Is How You Can Become A Great Storyteller (7/16/2026) - Boulder Valley Spellbinders® offers storytelling training for volunteers, enhancing literacy and community while providing enjoyable experiences telling stories. Continue Reading
• Celebrating American Jews Who Helped Forge Our Nation’s Complicated History (7/12/2026) - The Boulder JCC screens two films on July 28, exploring America's complex history, highlighting Jewish contributions and legacies, and celebrating freedoms gained. Continue Reading
• July Continues To Heat Up As TV Series “Bloody Murray” Launches Exclusively On ChaiFlicks (7/12/2026) - "Bloody Murray," a critically acclaimed Israeli romantic comedy series, won five awards at the Israeli Television Academy Awards and premieres on ChaiFlicks July 19. Continue Reading
• Lights, Camera, Culture! Why You Can’t Miss This Year’s Boulder Jewish Film Festival (7/9/2026) - The Boulder Jewish Film Festival returns from October 25 to November 1, showcasing influential films celebrating Jewish contributions to culture and society. Tickets available October 8. Continue Reading
• Celebrate America at 250 with Two Films Highlighting Jewish History (6/18/2026) - In celebration of America at 250, the Boulder JCC presents two films illuminating Jewish contributions to our new nation’s history on Tuesday, July 28 at the Dairy Arts Center’s Boedecker Theater. Join Boulder Jewish Film Festival founding director Kathryn Bernheimer and guests to view and discuss two festival favorites that shed light on unfamiliar chapters… Continue Reading