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

• Monday: Webinar Concert on Contemporary Klezmer Music and Yiddish Song (9/16/2021) - Join Zoë Aqua and Adah Hetko for a conversation/performance centered around the contemporary klezmer and Yiddish song scene. Zoë and Adah will talk about their current projects, what inspires them, and how the histories of klezmer music and Yiddish song have influenced their work. Continue Reading
• CU Boulder Program in Jewish Studies Offers Webinar Concert on Contemporary Klezmer Music and Yiddish Song (9/5/2021) - Join Zoë Aqua and Adah Hetko for a conversation/performance centered around the contemporary klezmer and Yiddish song scene. Zoë and Adah will talk about their current projects, what inspires them, and how the histories of klezmer music and Yiddish song have influenced their work. Continue Reading
• Theatre Or Presents Free Webinar Series in Conjunction with Colorado Premiere of “Sisters In Law” (9/1/2021) - Theatre Or* and Tattered Cover present Honoring Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a free webinar series designed as community outreach in association with the Colorado premiere of the play "Sisters In Law" by Jonathan Shapiro, produced by Theatre Or in association with Elizabeth Weber, Dale Franzen, and Don Franzen. Continue Reading
• This Ark Named Earth (8/26/2021) - A new poem from Lisa Tremback. Continue Reading
• Play It Again, Sam, at the Boulder JCC (8/19/2021) - Films will be shown outside, in-person, and under the stars, on the big screen with crisp 4K picture and dynamic sound. Bring your blankets, camping chairs, food, and drink (please no alcohol or glass containers), and enjoy a relaxing evening of cinema entertainment. Make the night a double feature by adding a tour of the beautiful… Continue Reading
• Colorado Hebrew Chorale and Kol Nashim Resume In-Person Rehearsals (8/19/2021) - The Colorado Hebrew Chorale and Kol Nashim joyfully announce the resumption of in-person rehearsals at the Hebrew Educational Alliance, 3600 S. Ivanhoe St. Denver. Continue Reading
• 4 Questions for Local Author Alexander Joseph (8/11/2021) - In honor of his two books being published this year, BJN had a few questions for Joseph, 4 exactly. Continue Reading
• Ignite Chanukah and ChanuConcert Inspire New Children’s Book (8/9/2021) - Former Boulder JCC employee Michael Rosenzweig has written a new children’s Chanukah book, called David the Dreidel. Continue Reading
• Boulder JCC Invites You to an Outdoor Music Concert (8/5/2021) - The Boulder JCC is excited to host an upcoming, in-person concert featuring Boulder’s own Cultural Caravan. This concert will be held outside on the beautiful Grant Family Patio. Continue Reading
• Jewish Composers of the Broadway Musical on Zoom, Sunday Aug. 1 (7/29/2021) - Miryam (Mimi) Raizen will continue her series: “From Tin Pan Alley Cats to the Great White Way – Jewish Composers of the American Musical” on Sunday, August 1, 7:30 pm on Zoom.  Continue Reading
• Boulder Fine Art Street Festival at 29^th Street Brings Nation’s Top Artists July 31 – August 1 (7/25/2021) - The third stop on Howard Alan Events' Colorado Summer of Art welcomes 100 different artists to the eclectic, vibrant arts’ district of downtown Boulder. The Boulder Fine Art Street Festival at 29th Street features world-class works of art spanning all mediums. Continue Reading
• Next Boulder JCC Outdoor Movie Night: Into the Spiderverse, July 29 (7/22/2021) - Bring a chair or blanket, a picnic dinner, or enjoy food from one of our amazing vendors that will be on-site for the evening. Continue Reading
• “1776” And Its Jewish Composer (7/4/2021) - In honor of American Independence Day, Mimi Raizen will present a special "1776" session and will talk about its composer Peter Stone and his career. Continue Reading
• Boulder JCC Announces Second Outdoor Feature Film, “When Harry Met Sally” July 8th (6/28/2021) - Come enjoy this quirky romantic comedy amongst friends on our big screen with crisp 4K picture and dynamic sound at Summer Under the Stars. Continue Reading
• Boulder International Film Festival, with Boulder JCC, to Screen “Shared Legacies” (6/21/2021) - The Boulder JCC is excited to be partnering with the Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) Call2action program to present the screening of "Shared Legacies" on Sunday, June 27th. Continue Reading