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Here are links to the latest information from the state of Colorado about Covid and about vaccines. 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 stay warm.

News/Columns

• Column: Ossoff and Schumer Launch Us Into New Era (1/28/2021) - Three senators, two of them Jewish, can be credited with launching America into a new political era. Continue Reading
• ADL Disturbed by Holocaust, Nazi Analogies Leveled in Boulder City Council Conversation Over Prairie Dog Control (1/27/2021) - The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Mountain States Region is concerned about postcards sent to members of the Boulder City Council comparing them to Nazis and the “gassing” of prairie dogs to the extermination of Jews during the Holocaust, as well as a conversation reportedly among council members where one council member allegedly supported the analogies. Continue Reading
• Jewish Disabilities Advocates Synagogues Shine a Spotlight on Mental Illness Awareness (1/27/2021) - Recognizing a pressing need to reduce stigma regarding mental illness, the four synagogues that are part of Jewish Family Service’s Jewish Disabilities Advocates, will focus on mental illness awareness during Jewish Disabilities Awareness, Acceptance, & Inclusion Month in February. Continue Reading
• Put Your Values Into Action: Applications Now Open for Spring Service Corps (1/27/2021) - Part-time, paid Corps Members serve virtually or in person with local nonprofit partners in Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. The fellowship runs from March 15 - May 21, 2021. Continue Reading
• JFS Boulder and Local Partners Launch Wildfire Mental Health Program (1/25/2021) - In response to the October 2020 Cal-Wood and Lefthand Canyon wildfires, Boulder County Community Services, Community Foundation Boulder County, and Jewish Family Service are launching the Wildfire Mental Health Program (WMHP) to assist fire-impacted individuals and families seeking crisis support. Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• It’s a Purim Painting Party! (1/28/2021) - Painting is fun. Purim is fun. Painting (virtually) with friends while learning about Purim is fun squared. Continue Reading
• This Weekend at Nevei Kodesh January 29-Feb 1 (1/28/2021) - Nevei Kodesh, a warm and welcoming Jewish Renewal Community invites you to join us virtually for prayer, study and connection! Continue Reading
• From Ecstasy to Lunch – A New and Insightful Book on Kabbalah (1/25/2021) - Boulder-area kabbalist and author, Samuel Ben-Or Avital, has just released his newest book, "From Ecstasy to Lunch."  Continue Reading
• Tobias Goldman Bar Mitzvah (1/25/2021) - On Saturday, January 30th, 2021, Tobias Goldman will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem. Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

• Monday: Webinar Concert on Contemporary Klezmer Music and Yiddish Song (9/16/2021) - Join Zoë Aqua and Adah Hetko for a conversation/performance centered around the contemporary klezmer and Yiddish song scene. Zoë and Adah will talk about their current projects, what inspires them, and how the histories of klezmer music and Yiddish song have influenced their work. Continue Reading
• CU Boulder Program in Jewish Studies Offers Webinar Concert on Contemporary Klezmer Music and Yiddish Song (9/5/2021) - Join Zoë Aqua and Adah Hetko for a conversation/performance centered around the contemporary klezmer and Yiddish song scene. Zoë and Adah will talk about their current projects, what inspires them, and how the histories of klezmer music and Yiddish song have influenced their work. Continue Reading
• Theatre Or Presents Free Webinar Series in Conjunction with Colorado Premiere of “Sisters In Law” (9/1/2021) - Theatre Or* and Tattered Cover present Honoring Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a free webinar series designed as community outreach in association with the Colorado premiere of the play "Sisters In Law" by Jonathan Shapiro, produced by Theatre Or in association with Elizabeth Weber, Dale Franzen, and Don Franzen. Continue Reading
• This Ark Named Earth (8/26/2021) - A new poem from Lisa Tremback. Continue Reading
• Play It Again, Sam, at the Boulder JCC (8/19/2021) - Films will be shown outside, in-person, and under the stars, on the big screen with crisp 4K picture and dynamic sound. Bring your blankets, camping chairs, food, and drink (please no alcohol or glass containers), and enjoy a relaxing evening of cinema entertainment. Make the night a double feature by adding a tour of the beautiful… Continue Reading
• Colorado Hebrew Chorale and Kol Nashim Resume In-Person Rehearsals (8/19/2021) - The Colorado Hebrew Chorale and Kol Nashim joyfully announce the resumption of in-person rehearsals at the Hebrew Educational Alliance, 3600 S. Ivanhoe St. Denver. Continue Reading
• 4 Questions for Local Author Alexander Joseph (8/11/2021) - In honor of his two books being published this year, BJN had a few questions for Joseph, 4 exactly. Continue Reading
• Ignite Chanukah and ChanuConcert Inspire New Children’s Book (8/9/2021) - Former Boulder JCC employee Michael Rosenzweig has written a new children’s Chanukah book, called David the Dreidel. Continue Reading
• Boulder JCC Invites You to an Outdoor Music Concert (8/5/2021) - The Boulder JCC is excited to host an upcoming, in-person concert featuring Boulder’s own Cultural Caravan. This concert will be held outside on the beautiful Grant Family Patio. Continue Reading
• Jewish Composers of the Broadway Musical on Zoom, Sunday Aug. 1 (7/29/2021) - Miryam (Mimi) Raizen will continue her series: “From Tin Pan Alley Cats to the Great White Way – Jewish Composers of the American Musical” on Sunday, August 1, 7:30 pm on Zoom.  Continue Reading
• Boulder Fine Art Street Festival at 29^th Street Brings Nation’s Top Artists July 31 – August 1 (7/25/2021) - The third stop on Howard Alan Events' Colorado Summer of Art welcomes 100 different artists to the eclectic, vibrant arts’ district of downtown Boulder. The Boulder Fine Art Street Festival at 29th Street features world-class works of art spanning all mediums. Continue Reading
• Next Boulder JCC Outdoor Movie Night: Into the Spiderverse, July 29 (7/22/2021) - Bring a chair or blanket, a picnic dinner, or enjoy food from one of our amazing vendors that will be on-site for the evening. Continue Reading
• “1776” And Its Jewish Composer (7/4/2021) - In honor of American Independence Day, Mimi Raizen will present a special "1776" session and will talk about its composer Peter Stone and his career. Continue Reading
• Boulder JCC Announces Second Outdoor Feature Film, “When Harry Met Sally” July 8th (6/28/2021) - Come enjoy this quirky romantic comedy amongst friends on our big screen with crisp 4K picture and dynamic sound at Summer Under the Stars. Continue Reading
• Boulder International Film Festival, with Boulder JCC, to Screen “Shared Legacies” (6/21/2021) - The Boulder JCC is excited to be partnering with the Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) Call2action program to present the screening of "Shared Legacies" on Sunday, June 27th. Continue Reading

Events

• Choosing Justice: Bringing Tikkun Olam Home to Our Communities (9/16/2021) - Join Rabbi Dr. Tirzah Firestone in conversation with leaders at the forefront of racial justice, collective healing, and change-making in our communities. We will learn about opportunities for critical reflection on issues of race, religion, and identity. Most importantly, by participating in authentic and meaningful conversation, we will be prepared to approach our world with… Continue Reading
• Do a Mitzvah! Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities at the Boulder JCC (9/9/2021) - Join us as a volunteer at the many fun and fulfilling opportunities we have coming up for September and October. Continue Reading
• Sacred Attunement: Shmita as Cultural Biomimicry (9/9/2021) - Dr. Cara Judea Alhadeff investigates Shmita/ Sabbath/Slow Movement alternatives to unlimited economic growth, progress, development paradigms. Continue Reading
• Vintage Vinyl and Cherished CDs Are Yours at KGNU’s Annual Yard Bazaar (9/2/2021) - What’s better than new vinyl? Old vinyl! And KGNU will have plenty of old vinyl, new books, CD’s, and media equipment to choose from when our Annual Yard Bazaar is held Saturday, September 4. Continue Reading
• Journey to Parenthood Program Returns to the Boulder JCC (8/26/2021) - The Boulder JCC is excited to launch our second session of Journey to Parenthood, a class for expectant parents. Continue Reading
• Women of the J Upcoming Events (8/17/2021) - Social hour before "Casablanca" screening Thursday night, and cookbook author Leah Koenig on September 2nd. Continue Reading
• Shalom Boulder – Get Connected to Your Community! (8/11/2021) - Meet your neighbors and learn more about Jewish life in Boulder at a fun outside, and in-person, summer gathering! Continue Reading
• Boulder Jewish Festival Plans Return in June 2022 (8/9/2021) - After a two-year hiatus, the Boulder Jewish Festival returns to Downtown Boulder on the Pearl Street Mall on June 12, 2022. Want to be on the committee and help it happen? Continue Reading
• First Friday on Thursday: Rising Antisemitism in our Community and Country with Scott Levin (8/2/2021) - Please join Bonai Shalom this Thursday, August 5 at 7:00 pm (on Zoom). Continue Reading
• Adventure Judaism Holding Open Houses for Students Grades 1-8 (7/25/2021) - Curious about our religious school programs for students in grades 1 - B" Mitzvah Age? Drop-in at our Open Houses to learn more. Continue Reading
• Boulder JCC’s Nosh & Network Hosting an In-Person Evening of Fun on July 28 (7/22/2021) - Are you looking to build your professional network, make new connections, and have fun in the process?  We invite you to join the Boulder JCC’s Nosh & Network group for an in-person evening of field games, networking, and snacks.  Continue Reading
• Thursday: Medicare 101 Virtual Event Presented by JFS Boulder (7/12/2021) - Our Medicare presentation provides an educational overview of the Medicare basics. Learn more about Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans, prescription drug coverage, and available resources in Boulder County Area Agency on Aging. Continue Reading
• Take A Hike! (with the Beth Ami Congregation for Humanistic Judaism) (7/12/2021) - Are you wondering about all the fuss regarding the CU Boulder South Campus and its future? Let’s take a look and enjoy the great open space and expansive views. Continue Reading
• Moishe House Boulder Announces July Events (7/6/2021) - As things are opening up, Moishe House Boulder announces the following five events happening in July. Continue Reading
• Save the Date for Faces of JFS (7/6/2021) - Join us, in person for Faces of JFS on October 13, as we honor three individuals who have demonstrated exemplary leadership, philanthropy, and dedication to Jewish Family Service and our community. Continue Reading