Weekly Edition: November 13th, 2020

Shabbat shalom! If you helped out JTree and the Nature Conservancy with their re-forestation efforts, the Nature Conservancy is hosting a Zoom thank you party on Monday!

Boulder County (along with all Metro Denver counties) has moved to Level Orange, the most restrictive level before we get to a full blown Stay at Home order. Please be sure to follow all the recommendations/ requirements of Boulder County Public Health to combat COVID-19, including wearing masks in public and avoiding gatherings outside your family group.

You can find all of our local community virtual services at the “Jewish Community Virtual Offerings” link below under “Events”. There is also a link to the list of online programs being offered by the Boulder JCC.

Meanwhile, here are sources that will have the most up-to-date information about COVID-19 in Boulder and Colorado:

• Boulder JCC for the Jewish community
• Congregation Har HaShem for the Jewish community
• City of Boulder
• Boulder County
• Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
• Centers for Disease Control

Stay safe, stay healthy, and turn in your ballots as early as you can.

News

• Erasing Hunger In America Requires More Than Charity (11/12/2020) - The holidays are around the corner and, for tens of millions of our neighbors across the U.S., this will be a time of scarcity, insecurity, worry and, in the richest nation on earth, hunger. Continue Reading
• Buy Local Produce This Winter as Tuv Ha’aretz Partnership Turns 11 (11/9/2020) - Due to decreased restaurant sales as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the farm is offering a winter CSA for the first time in a number of years. Continue Reading
• Cohort 3 of the Graduate Degree in Israel Education at GWU Includes Jco Employee (11/9/2020) - The iCenter and The George Washington University are pleased to announce Cohort 3 of the Graduate Degree in Israel Education, including Michelle Schwartz of JEWISHcolorado. Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• Mason Hendricks Bar Mitzvah (11/11/2020) - On Saturday, November 14th, 2020, Mason Hendricks will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem. Continue Reading
• Baruch Dayan HaEmet – Arthur Wouk z”l (11/8/2020) - Arthur Wouk , father of Fay and Nina, passed away Shabbat morning, November 7, 2020,. Continue Reading
• Memorial Information for Professor David Shneer z”l (11/8/2020) - Professor Shneer's husband has provided memorial information for those who are interested in participating. Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

• Neustadt Jewish Arts Festival Brings Magic, Comedy, Film and Music to Denver (8/6/2026) - The Mizel Arts and Culture Center hosts the Neustadt JAAMM Festival in October, featuring diverse performances that celebrate contemporary Jewish life, including magic, comedy, and film. Continue Reading
• From October 7 to the Runway: U of Haifa Fashion Graduates Showcase Collections of Resilience (8/2/2026) - The Class of 2026 University of Haifa runway show presented 25 collections by Israeli fashion graduates, reflecting personal experiences and cultural heritage amid recent conflicts. Continue Reading
• Christopher Nolan Brings His Midas Touch to the World’s First Blockbuster (7/30/2026) - Christopher Nolan's adaptation of the Odyssey revitalizes the classic tale, emphasizing universal themes and modern moral dilemmas while captivating contemporary audiences. Continue Reading
• Graphic Content (7/30/2026) - Historian Rafael Medoff tells Judith Magazine why he refused his publisher's demand to denounce Israel in 'Cartoonists Against the Holocaust.' Continue Reading
• Unleash Your Creativity: Discover Adult Art Classes at the Boulder JCC (7/23/2026) - The Boulder JCC offers diverse adult art workshops this season, featuring evening and daytime sessions led by skilled instructors, designed for all experience levels to explore creativity. Continue Reading
• This Is How You Can Become A Great Storyteller (7/16/2026) - Boulder Valley Spellbinders® offers storytelling training for volunteers, enhancing literacy and community while providing enjoyable experiences telling stories. Continue Reading
• Celebrating American Jews Who Helped Forge Our Nation’s Complicated History (7/12/2026) - The Boulder JCC screens two films on July 28, exploring America's complex history, highlighting Jewish contributions and legacies, and celebrating freedoms gained. Continue Reading
• July Continues To Heat Up As TV Series “Bloody Murray” Launches Exclusively On ChaiFlicks (7/12/2026) - "Bloody Murray," a critically acclaimed Israeli romantic comedy series, won five awards at the Israeli Television Academy Awards and premieres on ChaiFlicks July 19. Continue Reading
• Lights, Camera, Culture! Why You Can’t Miss This Year’s Boulder Jewish Film Festival (7/9/2026) - The Boulder Jewish Film Festival returns from October 25 to November 1, showcasing influential films celebrating Jewish contributions to culture and society. Tickets available October 8. Continue Reading
• Celebrate America at 250 with Two Films Highlighting Jewish History (6/18/2026) - In celebration of America at 250, the Boulder JCC presents two films illuminating Jewish contributions to our new nation’s history on Tuesday, July 28 at the Dairy Arts Center’s Boedecker Theater. Join Boulder Jewish Film Festival founding director Kathryn Bernheimer and guests to view and discuss two festival favorites that shed light on unfamiliar chapters… Continue Reading
• Doorways to God’s Intentions (5/21/2026) - A new poem from Lisa Tremback. Continue Reading
• Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature Announces Finalists for 2026 Nonfiction (5/14/2026) - The Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature has announced the 2026 nonfiction finalists, highlighting authors' works that explore and illuminate the Jewish experience through personal and historical narratives. Continue Reading
• Comedian Noah Gardenswartz Headlines ‘Tight 5’ Comedy Showcase (4/9/2026) - The Mizel Arts and Culture Center hosts The Tight Five comedy showcase on April 30, featuring Noah Gardenswartz and emerging comedians. Continue Reading
• Boulder International Film Festival Announces 2026 Adventure Film Program (4/9/2026) - The Boulder International Film Festival's Adventure Film Program, from April 10-12, 2026, features 25 adventure films, filmmakers, and discussions celebrating outdoor culture. Continue Reading
• Jazz Legend Fred Hersch to Headline Closing Night of Denver Jazz Fest April 12 (4/7/2026) - Acclaimed jazz pianist Fred Hersch will headline closing night of the Denver Jazz Fest on April 12, showcasing his innovative artistry with his trio. Tickets range from $39–$59. Continue Reading

Events

• This Week at Nevei Kodesh 11/13-11/19 (11/12/2020) - Nevei Kodesh, a warm and welcoming Jewish Renewal Community invites you to join us virtually for prayer, study and connection! Continue Reading
• Join Har HaShem Virtually – November 13-20 (11/12/2020) - Here is a quick list of all virtual events sponsored by Congregation Har HaShem in the next week. Continue Reading
• Rebbe-meises: Chasidic Stories from Reb Zalman, Told by Eve Ilsen (11/11/2020) - Join master performer and storyteller Eve Ilsen as she shares some of the most memorable and life-affirming “rebbe meises” (rabbinic fables), shared with her by Reb Zalman over the course of their twenty-seven-year marriage. Continue Reading
• Encounter These Jewish-Palestinian Conversations (11/9/2020) - Join Encounter as we host conversations with Palestinian civil society leaders over the next few weeks, alongside six fellow Jewish leaders from North America and Israel who will also host conversations in this series. Continue Reading
• Author Talk with Jim McCloskey – Boulder JCC LitFest (11/8/2020) - "WHEN TRUTH IS ALL YOU HAVE" is a riveting story of devotion, sacrifice, and vindication from the founder of America’s first organization committed to freeing the wrongly imprisoned. Thursday, November 12. Continue Reading

Adventure Judaism Weekly Virtual Events:

Thursdays 11:00 am Storytime with Sadie and Ori 
Fridays 6:00 pm Shabbat Gathering with Rabbi Jamie Korngold