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

• To Be or Not to Be: How Will the Performing Arts Survive the Pandemic? (9/10/2020) - Join Pesha Rudnick, the founding artistic director of Local Theater Company in Boulder, as she describes how it’s anything but “business as usual” for the performing arts these days. Continue Reading
• L’Chaim – A Taste of Jewish Music from MOROCCO! (9/10/2020) - Attendees will “travel” to Morocco together with guest presenter, Dr. Vaness Paloma Elbaz, who will share Jewish music and food with a High Holidays in Morocco theme. Continue Reading
• The Edges Of Illusion (9/10/2020) - I was the ninth winner in the Hassidic creative contest with this poem, among hundreds of submissions. Continue Reading
• He’s In the Spark that Starts the Soul (9/10/2020) - A new poem from Lisa Tremback. Continue Reading
• Author Talk About the Life and Influence of Elie Wiesel (9/2/2020) - Ariel Burger, author of "Witness: Lessons from Elie Wiesel's Classroom," will speak on Sunday, September 13 via Zoom. Continue Reading
• Hidden Sparks Photography: Images of Ordinary Life in an Extraordinary Land (9/1/2020) - Join local, internationally-known photographer Bruce Shaffer as he guides us through images that are quirky and complex, comforting and disturbing, stark, and beautiful. They reflect his wanderings and work, far off the tourist trail. Continue Reading
• Boulder JCC LitFest In Your Living Room (8/27/2020) - The Boulder JCC is proud to be part of a consortium of Jewish Community Centers from across the country to present over 30 authors this fall. Continue Reading
• Amidst the Flowing Lion’s Mane of Wheat (8/20/2020) - A new poem by Lisa Tremback Continue Reading
• ChaiFlicks, First Jewish Streaming Service, Launches in North America (8/16/2020) - ChaiFlicks has over 150 acclaimed films, documentaries, shorts and television programs including multiple award winning and classic films from the Menemsha Films’ library. Continue Reading
• Justice, Justice, Shall You Pursue (8/5/2020) - Rachel Amaru and Delia LaJeunesse are teaming up to launch the Children’s Book Initiative, an effort to get racially-conscious books in the hands of the children who need them most. Continue Reading
• BJFF Offers Opportunity to Watch New Israeli TV Series (7/30/2020) - "Unchained," Israel's hot new show, is being offered to our audiences for the month of August, with a discussion August 31 at 5:00 pm. Continue Reading
• I Have the Covid-19 Blues (7/30/2020) - A new poem from Lisa Tremback. Continue Reading
• “Bubbies and Sistas Know Best” Premieres July 27 (7/23/2020) - JLTV is proud to announce the premiere and release of "Bubbies and Sistas Know Best," where our three Jewish grandmothers engage in a heartfelt and often hard conversation with three African-American Jewish women. Continue Reading
• KGNU Presents 32nd Annual Charles Sawtelle Memorial Mountain Jam, “2020 Safer-at-Home” Edition (7/6/2020) - KGNU will continue a three-decade tradition of the annual Charles Sawtelle Memorial Mountain Jam on Sunday, July 19, when a musical performance extraordinaire continues with a virtual Safer at Home edition! Continue Reading
• Exit Laughing: Carl Reiner Remembered (7/2/2020) - Join Boulder Jewish Film Festival Founding Director Kathryn Bernheimer for a Zoom celebration of Carl Reiner's life, featuring clips and conversation Continue Reading