Weekly Edition: May 14th, 2021

Shabbat shalom! Our thoughts and prayers this week are with our brothers and sisters in Israel who are again dealing with violence in our homeland. May G-d grant everyone peace soon and forever.

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

• Congregation Har HaShem Joins Mental Health Action Day (5/13/2021) - To address a global mental health crisis in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and amid the continued struggle of systemic racism, Congregation Har HaShem and more than 900 organizations, brands, government agencies and cultural leaders have signed on to be part of the inaugural Mental Health Action Day on Thursday, May 20 during Mental… Continue Reading
• Column: The Yosefs Who Go Too Far (5/13/2021) - As an Israeli, Yosef should know that Israeli soldiers from Haifa or Tel Aviv are already “home” until the army deploys them to its territories, where most of the fighting usually takes place. American Jews are usually “home” in Philadelphia, Chicago or Los Angeles, and especially small towns, where they are often vulnerable to distorted… Continue Reading
• Boulder JCC Seeks an HR Manager (5/9/2021) - Do you have a passion for human resources or know someone who does? Love the Boulder JCC? We’re hiring!  The Boulder JCC is looking to add a talented and conscientious HR Manager to the team. This engaging role will have the opportunity to work closely with our leadership team as well as staff across the… Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• SHAVUOT: Enjoying Life One Slice of Cheesecake at a Time (5/13/2021) - Haver, the Rabbinic Council of Boulder, will host a virtual program at 10:00 am on Sunday, May 16th to get participants in the mindset to receive the Torah. Continue Reading
• It Happened 3,333 Years Ago, Re-Live It – Covid Safe (5/13/2021) - Celebrate Shavuot and hear the Ten COMMANDMENTS just like we did at Mount Sinai! Continue Reading
• Shavuot Zoom: Bad Girls of the Bible with Urban Adventure Rabbi (5/9/2021) - These two women demonstrate enormous devotion and loyalty to one another. A refreshing Biblical example of female empowerment and support. Continue Reading
• Ada Frankel Bat Mitzvah (5/9/2021) - On Saturday, May 15th, 2021 (4 Sivan 5781), Ada Frankel of Boulder will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah in Israel. Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

• Boulder JCC Invites You to an Outdoor Music Concert (5/13/2021) - The Boulder JCC is excited to announce an upcoming in-person outdoor concert featuring Boulder’s own Cultural Caravan. Continue Reading

Events

• Praying for Israel: A Rally for Peace Sunday (5/13/2021) - (DENVER) – The Colorado community is invited to stand in solidarity with the Denver Jewish Community at a prayer and rally for peace on Sunday, May 16 at 10:00 a.m. Hosted by JEWISHColorado and the Rocky Mountain Rabbis and Cantors, the community is invited to join in person outdoors at Temple Emanuel's Grape Street Lawn… Continue Reading