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

• Plenty of Jewish Films to Watch at Home (3/19/2020) - The Boulder Jewish Film Festival goes virtual with ways to watch and even discuss films at home. Continue Reading
• Virtual Story Time with Sadie and Ori (3/19/2020) - We thought the youngest among us might enjoy a virtual visit from Sadie and Ori for a Story Time. Continue Reading
• She Is In The Very Air That I Breathe (3/19/2020) - A new poem from Lisa Tremback. Continue Reading
• Remainder of Boulder Jewish Film Festival Canceled (3/11/2020) - The Boulder JCC announced this morning that they have canceled the remaining screenings of the Boulder Jewish Film Festival, effective immediately. Continue Reading
• “Aulcie” Is a Heart-Warming Festival Winner (3/10/2020) - Tickets are available for today's Centerpiece screenings of "Aulcie" and "Picture of His Life" with Dani Menkin in person. Continue Reading
• Despite Many Sold-Out Screenings, There Are Plenty of Seats Left for the BJFF (3/5/2020) - Find out what films are still available with our handy-dandy list Continue Reading
• Film at Boulder Jewish Film Festival Will Launch Holocaust Education Fund (3/2/2020) - To celebrate Irene’s life and legacy, the Boulder JCC is hosting a ceremony on the stage of the Dairy’s Gordon Gamm Theater prior to the Boulder Jewish Film Festival screening of “Those Who Remained.” Continue Reading
• Join CU Boulder’s Jewish Studies for Hebrew Schmooze-A-Palooza (2/26/2020) - The students of CU Boulder's Hebrew classes and the Program in Jewish Studies are pleased to present the sixth annual Hebrew Schmooze-A-Palooza, free and open to the public! Continue Reading
• Dani Menkin Follows Two Extraordinary Men on the Adventures of their Lives (2/26/2020) - The Boulder Jewish Film Festival Centerpiece presents two new films by Dani Menkin with the filmmaker in person Continue Reading