Shabbat shalom. Just when we thought the nightmare of 2020 was over, we get the President inciting a violent invasion of the US Capitol in an attempt to halt the certification of President-elect Biden’s election. On the other hand, the Democratic Senate candidates in Georgia pulled out a double victory, giving Biden a slim majority in the Senate to work with when he ends Trump’s reign of terror in just under two weeks. Assuming we all make it that far. Is there a 14-day return policy for 2021?

While all this is going on, there has been some confusion this week on where Colorado is with regard to Covid and vaccines. 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

• Colorado JCRC Condemns Seditious Violence at the U.S. Capitol and Prays for the Safety of Our Elected Officials (1/7/2021) - Like many Americans, the members of the Colorado Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) watched in horror and disgust as extremists violently attempted to take control of the U.S. Capitol at the time that the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives were to certify the Electoral College vote count from the November election. Continue Reading
• Boulder JCC Launches Survey to Gauge Program Needs (1/7/2021) - The Boulder JCC has launched a community-wide survey to ensure they are offering programs that meet your interests. The survey takes 5-7 minutes to complete. Continue Reading
• God’s Gift to the Bronx? (1/7/2021) - As he experiences his first week in Congress, Jamaal Bowman will start on a path to do everything he suggests that Rep. Eliot L. Engel failed to do and perhaps even obstructed. Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• Jacqueline Charlotte Steven Bat Mitzvah (1/6/2021) - On Saturday, January 9th, 2020, Jacqueline Charlotte Steven will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem. Continue Reading

• New Programs Announced by Colorado Hebrew Chorale (4/18/2021) - The Colorado Hebrew Chorale announces its second season of “L’Chaim – A Taste of Jewish Music from – Anywhere!" The new series will offer programs on the fourth Monday of each month, starting April 26. Continue Reading
• Learn How to Make Two Healthy Chocolate Desserts (4/15/2021) - Join the Boulder JCC’s Women of the J (WOTJ) on Monday evening, April 19 for a virtual evening of cooking, chatting, and fun!  Continue Reading
• Live Tonight: Cook Along with Chef Einat Admony (4/7/2021) - The JCC Mizel Arts and Culture Center is hosting its last featured event through it’s Neustadt JAAMM Festival for the season with Israeli chef, cookbook author, and restaurateur of NYC’s Balaboosta and NYC/Washington D.C.’s Taim, Chef Einat Admony, who will be joining the community virtually for a cook-along. Continue Reading
• The Boulder JCC Presents “The Tattooed Torah” – Film and Panel Discussion (4/1/2021) - The program will begin with a 22-minute viewing of the film followed by a moderated panel discussion and Q&A. Continue Reading
• Sh’ma Israel! (3/18/2021) - A new poem from Lisa Tremback. Continue Reading
• With a Few Days Left to Fest, and to Vote, a Few Favorites Emerge (3/17/2021) - The Boulder Jewish Film Festival Festival plans a wrap party and announces audience award front runners Continue Reading
• Announcing Hazon’s Inaugural Jewish Art Competition: The Shmita Prizes (3/16/2021) - Hazon, the Jewish Lab for Sustainability non-profit, officially opened submissions for The Shmita Prizes – an international arts competition with five different prizes. The goal is to draw attention to and raise awareness of the forthcoming shmita year (beginning Rosh Hashanah 2021). Continue Reading
• Festival Retrospective Tribute Features Luminaries and Authorities (3/14/2021) - Martin Sheen, Dara Horn, Susannah Heschel, Rabbi Yitz Greenberg and other guests join the Boulder Jewish Film Festival conversation. Continue Reading
• An Athletic Filmmaker With Rare Rigor And Vigor Returns To The Festival (3/11/2021) - Don't miss the opportunity to talk to Dani Menkin about his visually stunning and visceral human dramas on Sunday, March 14, at 2:00 pm. Continue Reading
• Leading Lights of The Yiddish Revival Discuss Its 40-Year Evolution (3/11/2021) - The Boulder Jewish Film Festival offers a unique discussion of Yiddish with Dara Horn and other distinguished guests. Continue Reading
• Annual Ritual Celebration of Cinema Observed at Home Starting Today (3/10/2021) - The Boulder Jewish Film Festival, March 10-21, finds us reclining at home beginning today. Continue Reading
• The 9th Boulder Jewish Film Festival Boasts a Bevy of International Guests (2/25/2021) - The focus will be on in-depth discussion with filmmakers and experts as we come together virtually for cinema and conversation. Continue Reading
• LitFest is Back at the Boulder JCC (2/22/2021) - LitFest presents six new author talks in the next month. Check them out! Continue Reading
• Judith Dack Returns to Curate Two Programs of Shorts Opening the Boulder Jewish Film Festival (2/17/2021) - Two programs of short films will be shown live, on March 10 and 11 at 2 and 7 pm, with breaks between shorts for audience discussion. Continue Reading
• Safta Offers “Dinner and a Movie” Meal for Denver Jewish Film Festival, Through February 17 (2/14/2021) - Safta is offering a "Dinner and a Movie" package for The Denver Jewish Film Festival through February 17 that includes tahini hummus, labneh, lutenitsa, falafel, harissa roasted half chicken and four pita for $65. Continue Reading

Events

• Discuss Science and Judaism Online with Dr. Noah Finkelstein (1/7/2021) - How is it that we understand the natural world and our place in it? Both science and religion seek to provide answers --- And notably, they are often placed in conflict/ opposition. Continue Reading
• This Week at Nevei Kodesh – Jan 8-13 (1/7/2021) - Nevei Kodesh, a warm and welcoming Jewish Renewal Community invites you to join us virtually for prayer, study and connection! Continue Reading
• Shabbat on Snow This Saturday at Copper with Rabbi Jamie Korngold (1/6/2021) - Adventure Rabbi’s classic event, Shabbat on Snow, is back at Copper Mountain. Continue Reading
• Terrific Tastings Series From Boulder JCC and Osher Marin JCC (1/6/2021) - Are you looking to try something new or bring a little sweetness into your life? This series offers you the opportunity to sample exciting delicacies from the comfort of your own home! Continue Reading