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

• The 9th Boulder Jewish Film Festival Boasts a Bevy of International Guests (2/25/2021) - The focus will be on in-depth discussion with filmmakers and experts as we come together virtually for cinema and conversation. Continue Reading
• LitFest is Back at the Boulder JCC (2/22/2021) - LitFest presents six new author talks in the next month. Check them out! Continue Reading
• Judith Dack Returns to Curate Two Programs of Shorts Opening the Boulder Jewish Film Festival (2/17/2021) - Two programs of short films will be shown live, on March 10 and 11 at 2 and 7 pm, with breaks between shorts for audience discussion. Continue Reading
• Safta Offers “Dinner and a Movie” Meal for Denver Jewish Film Festival, Through February 17 (2/14/2021) - Safta is offering a "Dinner and a Movie" package for The Denver Jewish Film Festival through February 17 that includes tahini hummus, labneh, lutenitsa, falafel, harissa roasted half chicken and four pita for $65. Continue Reading
• Music and a Faustian Bargain with the Nazi Devil in “Winter Journey” (2/11/2021) - Author and radio host Martin Goldsmith joins the Boulder Jewish Film Festival to discuss the film he co-authored, based on his 2000 family memoir Continue Reading
• We Have the Stars (2/11/2021) - A new poem from Lisa Tremback. Continue Reading
• Coloradan’s Film Featured in Denver Jewish Film Festival (2/4/2021) - The 25th annual Denver Jewish Film Festival kicks off on Monday, February 8, and this year will feature "Upheaval: The Journey of Menachem Begin," a film executive produced by Coloradan, Rob Schwartz. Continue Reading
• Boulder Jewish Film Festival Offers National Audiences a Unique Retrospective Honoring Filmmaker Pierre Sauvage (2/2/2021) - Pierre Sauvage serves as artist in residence during his week-long virtual visit to the Boulder Jewish Film Festival. Continue Reading
• What We’ll Be Watching Together Alone at Home at the 2021 Boulder Jewish Film Festival (1/28/2021) - It's all about the films and the filmmakers at the ninth annual Boulder Jewish Film Festival. Tickets go on sale Monday, February 1, with an all-access pass available for $180 per household. Continue Reading
• What the Virtual Boulder Jewish Film Festival Will Look Like (1/21/2021) - What to expect at the all-virtual 2021 Boulder Jewish Film Festival. Continue Reading
• Boulder JCC Presents “Saturday Night at the Movies!” with Judith Dack (1/21/2021) - Saturday, January 30, 7:00 - 8:00 pmThis is the talkback only! Once you purchase your talkback tickets, you will have access to stream the shorts. You can watch these films at your convenience before the talkback.  Join Judith Dack and the Boulder JCC’s Arts, Culture, and Education Director Joy Eisenhauer for a talkback on films… Continue Reading
• Check Out January and February Activities of Colorado Hebrew Chorale and Kol Nashim (1/18/2021) - Yehoram Gaon Yehoram Gaon is widely considered to be one of the seminal male singers of Israel. During January and February 2021 the Colorado Hebrew Chorale and Kol Nashim offer two opportunities to explore his music through different lenses.  Thursday, Jan. 21, 7:00 pm MST - Kol Nashim presents “Marvelous Musical Men – Yehoram Gaon.”… Continue Reading
• Boulder JCC presents Amplifying Voices: A Racial Justice Series (1/12/2021) - “Amplifying Voices” is a series of programs on the topic of race designed to bring together ideas of teshuva (recommitting to ways we can do better), personal growth, and reckoning. Continue Reading
• New Music Series: Broadway Backstage to Operatic Happy Hours (12/31/2020) - We are bringing the love of the theater to you! This series brings intimate musical performances to the comfort of your own home. Continue Reading
• Christmas 1944 – Noel! Noel! – The Christmas Eve Bombing of Malmedy, Belgium (12/31/2020) - The story behind the letter sent home on Christmas by Lenny Miller in "We Are Going To Be Lucky: A World War II Love Story in Letters." Continue Reading