Weekly Edition: February 28th, 2020

Shabbat shalom, and happy leap year! Don’t forget that we have one more day of February this year.

Purim is just around the corner, as is the Boulder Jewish Film Festival. But also, don’t miss our Reflections wrap up.

Stay warm, and have a great weekend. Enjoy!

News

• SHALOM Denver Launches New Website to Promote Socially Responsible Business Services (2/27/2020) - SHALOM Denver, recently launched a new website to promote its socially responsible business services, such as mailing, digital printing, Every Door Direct Mail® Marketing, and packaging and assembly. Continue Reading
• Letter to the Editor (2/27/2020) - A recent Jewish Telegraphic Agency news item that appeared on 2/20 (linked in our JTA feed, Ed.) reported that the Israeli government intends to build thousands of homes for Jews “in predominantly Palestinian eastern Jerusalem.” In fact, the neighborhoods in question are not predominantly Arab and aren't in eastern Jerusalem. Continue Reading
• 13th Reflections Raises $120,000 for Scholarships (2/26/2020) - The Boulder JCC's 13th annual Reflections Gala was a great success Saturday night, raising over $120,000 for the Early Childhood, Youth, and Camp Scholarship and Program Fund, and honoring Barbara Steinmetz and Emily and Jonathan Cooper. It was the second year the event was held at the Boulder JCC itself. Over 400 guests enjoyed food… Continue Reading
• Israel Cycling Team Makes History, Competing in UAE Tour (2/23/2020) - Israel's only professional cycling team, Israel Start-Up Nation, will make history on Sunday by competing in the UAE Tour, becoming the first Israeli team to participate in the Middle East's top cycling race. Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• A Mad (Hatter) Purim Celebration with Bonai Shalom and Nevei Kodesh (2/27/2020) - Congregation Bonai Shalom and Congregation Nevei Kodesh are collaborating on a full set of Purim services and parties this year. "Take some more hamentashcen," said the March Hare... Continue Reading
• Hamentashen Bake in Boulder (2/27/2020) - Boulder Center for Judaism invites you to a Hamantashen Bake – Let’s Celebrate Purim. Continue Reading
• Purim Events for All Ages with the Boulder JCC (2/26/2020) - Looking for some Purim family fun? Join us on Sunday, March 8 for the annual Boulder Community Purim Carnival! Continue Reading

Events

• When Good and Holy Things Become Idolatry (2/27/2020) - Join Congregation Nevei Kodesh in welcoming Rabbi Arik Ascherman for a Shabbat Lunch and Learn on Saturday, March 14th. Rabbi Arik's topic is "When Good and Holy Things Become Idolatry." Continue Reading
• Are We Ready for Genetically Modified Humans? Dr. Jamie Metzl To Speak at Boulder JCC (2/23/2020) - Can we eliminate diseases? Will scientists be able to create designer children with the traits their parents want? On March 2nd, Dr. Jamie Metzl will answer the question: are we ready for genetically modified humans? Continue Reading
• This Week for CU’s Jewish Buffs – 2/24 (2/23/2020) - Here are this week's activities for CU Boulder's Jewish student community. Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

• Gallery Opening at Boulder JCC Celebrates First Night of Chanukah (12/7/2023) - The new exhibition, of works by metalsmith Paula Newman Pollachek, opened on Thursday, December 7. Much of Paula’s work in this show is Jewish ritual items. The exhibition will be on display at the Messinger Gallery through March 2024.  Continue Reading
• December Activities for Colorado Hebrew Chorale and Kol Nashim (12/3/2023) - Join us for one or more of our programs in December, and Happy Chanukah! Continue Reading
• Join Sid Fox for an Insightful Exploration of Creation Stories and Human Evolution (11/30/2023) - CU Retired Faculty Association will present 'In the Beginning' talk by Sid Fox, exploring human evolution's captivating saga and milestones, on December 4th, with a Zoom attendance option. Continue Reading
• Women of the J Presents Roman Jewish Cooking with Leah Koenig (11/20/2023) - Women of the J, a program of the Boulder JCC, welcomes Leah Koenig, Cookbook Author, on Wednesday, November 29. Continue Reading
• Finding Comfort in the Communal Cinematic Experience (11/16/2023) - Viewing films through a post-October 7th lens at the 11th Boulder Jewish Film Festival. Continue Reading
• Upbeat Film, “Rock Camp,” Opens 2023 Boulder Jewish Film Festival (11/2/2023) - The 2023 Boulder Jewish Film Festival is open and runs now through November 12. Continue Reading
• Will You Walk With Me? (11/2/2023) - A new poem from Todd Greenberg. Continue Reading
• These Are a Few of My Favorite Films (11/1/2023) - Boulder Jewish Film Festival Founding Director Kathryn Bernheimer shares some personal recommendations. Continue Reading
• The Boulder Jewish Film Festival Opens and Closes with “Music and a Mensch” (10/26/2023) - There's plenty of star power in the festival's surprisingly touching, music-filled opening and closing night films. Continue Reading
• The Boulder Jewish Film Festival Offers Its First Silent Film Screening (10/12/2023) - “The Man Without a World,” a silent film with live original music by violinist Alicia Svigals and pianist Donald Sosin, is the festival's Centerpiece event. Continue Reading
• Threadbare Sails from the West (10/10/2023) - A timely poem from Lisa Tremback. Continue Reading
• The History of Photography in 10 Pictures (10/4/2023) - Peter Hay Halpert will give participants a look at the history of photography through ten pictures (and a few asides and detours), starting with the first photo in 1839 through to cutting edge contemporary work. Continue Reading
• Building a Sukkah in Final Fantasy XIV (10/2/2023) - In Final Fantasy XIV, players have plenty of things to do besides fighting monsters and completing quests: they can coordinate outfits, go fishing, craft their own clothing and items, start a farm, play mahjong, and so much more. I figured out how to build a sukkah. Continue Reading
• Three Bruces Opening: Portrait of a Crowd at the Messinger Gallery (9/7/2023) - The Messinger Gallery Opening for artists Bruce Borowsky, Bruce Hendersen, and Bruce Shaffer on Thursday, September 7 drew a standing-room only crowd for their conversation with Emily Tucker Bernstein. Continue Reading
• To Touch the Hand of God (9/7/2023) - A new poem from Lisa Tremback Continue Reading