Weekly Edition: April 30th, 2021

Shabbat shalom!

Here are links to the latest information from the state of Colorado about Covid and about vaccines. All residents of Colorado over the age of 16 are eligible to be vaccinated. Please be sure to follow all the recommendations/ requirements of Boulder County Public Health to combat COVID-19, including wearing masks in public spaces and avoiding gatherings outside your family group. 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!

News/Columns

• U.S. Antisemitic Incidents Remained At Historic High in 2020 (4/29/2021) - Antisemitic incidents remained at a historically high level across the United States in 2020, with a total of 2,024 incidents of assault, harassment and vandalism reported to ADL (the Anti-Defamation League). Continue Reading
• Simon Wiesenthal Center Highlights Story of Native American Soldiers in Honor of 76th Anniversary of Liberation of Dachau Concentration Camp (4/29/2021) - In commemoration of the 76th anniversary of the liberation of the Dachau Concentration Camp by American soldiers today, the Simon Wiesenthal Center Archives is highlighting the amazing story of two Native American soldiers - twin brothers - and how one brother helped liberate hundreds of prisoners. Continue Reading
• Rabbi Bruce Dollin Announces Retirement from HEA After 27 Years (4/29/2021) - After nearly 30 years of service for the Hebrew Educational Alliance, Sr. Rabbi Bruce Dollin is announcing his plan to retire in October of 2022. Continue Reading
• Eight Steps for Effective Family Giving (4/29/2021) - Some of the challenges we face in today’s world may seem intractable; however the opportunities for family philanthropy to make a difference are better defined. Continue Reading
• The Land Of Hearts (4/28/2021) - This Friday is Lag B’omer, a day of celebration for several reasons. So how does a good heart fit in to this picture? Continue Reading
• Israel Council-General Will Brief Community Tuesday Morning (4/25/2021) - JEWISHcolorado invites you to join a briefing by Dr. Hillel Newman, Consul General of Israel in Los Angeles, on Tuesday, April 27, at 8:30 am MT. Open to register. Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

• Boulder JCC LitFest is A-MAY-zing (4/28/2021) - The Boulder JCC has been in partnership with the Marcus JCC of Atlanta for almost a year to present our community with authors in conversation from their living rooms to yours. May brings seven new opportunities to meet interesting authors. Continue Reading
• The Show Must Go On – CU Boulder Hebrew Program Marks its Annual Concert with a Virtual Choir (4/28/2021) - This year, due to Covid-19, the event went virtual, and our three Hebrew classes, along with faculty and alumni, collaborated in creating a virtual choir performing the iconic Arik Einstein song "Ohev Lihiyot Babayit" (translated as “I Love to Be at Home”). See the video! Continue Reading

Events

• Celebrate Israel in Boulder (4/25/2021) - JEWISHcolorado is celebrating Israel in Boulder this week with two events: a drive-thru activity kit pick up at the Boulder JCC on Friday, April 30th, and a picnic in the park on Sunday, May 2. Continue Reading