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Shabbat shalom and a (slightly late) Purim Sameach! Our thoughts and prayers, once again, are with brothers and sisters under attack in Ukraine, home to roughly 300,000 Jews.
Stay warm, stay safe and stay healthy!
Here are stories from the last week:
News/Columns
- Column: No Safe Haven From Amnesty International (3/17/2022) - Amnesty International America’s Paul O’Brien asserts a Catch-22 form of logic to undermine Israeli Jews if the Jewish state ceases to function as a Jewish state. Continue Reading
- Letter: The Quick Learning Curve and Wise Reversal of the Sierra Club (3/17/2022) - Acting Executive Director of the Sierra Club Dan Chu is to be commended for his quick reversal of the Sierra Club's antisemitic decision to boycott Israel, the world's only Jewish country. Continue Reading
- After A Two-Year Hiatus, The Boulder Jewish Festival Returns On June 12, 2022 (3/15/2022) - After a two-year hiatus, the Boulder Jewish Festival will return to Downtown Boulder on June 12, 2022. Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Collaboration Aims to Bring More Plant-Based Menu Items To Jewish-Based Food Service Operations (3/17/2022) - Hazon, the largest faith-based environmental organization in the United States, and the Humane Society of the United States are proud to have worked together on their first ever virtual culinary training focused on bringing more sustainable plant-based menu items to the Jewish community. Continue Reading
- Baruch Dayan HaEmet – Immanuel Matz z”l (3/15/2022) - Immanuel Matz, born in Tel Aviv, US Army Veteran, businessman, and racecar driver, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 28, 2022 at age 80. Continue Reading
- Purim: From Exodus to Esther (3/13/2022) - The 14th of Adar, Purim, is one of my favorite holidays. I love dressing in costumes, getting together with my community and partying with friends. Hopefully, we do this more than once a year! Continue Reading
- Baruch Dayan HaEmet – Rachel Maves z”l (3/13/2022) - Rachel Maves, sister of Joe Secor and sister-in-law of Carol Secor, passed away very early the morning of Thursday, March 10, 2022. Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
- Schmooze-a-Palooza Continues Virtually in 2022 (3/17/2022) - Schmooze-a-palooza has gracefully overcome the obstacle of COVID-19 and continues to offer students and audiences a performance they will never forget. Continue Reading
Events
- Good Things Ahead with Temple Aaron (3/17/2022) - There’s been more than enough bad news lately, so we are sending some good things your way. Join us at the events below for some doses of goodness in the coming weeks. Continue Reading
- Boulder Hadassah Presents: “Shalom Paris” on Zoom (3/15/2022) - Please join us on Thursday, April 7, 2022 for this free virtual tour, and picture being transported into the magic of Paris without leaving the comfort of home! Continue Reading
- Boulder JCC Hosts Free Pop-Up Shop for Fire Survivors (3/13/2022) - The Boulder JCC is partnering with Joyful Journeys Community Enrichment to host a free “shop” for Marshall Fire survivors and other community members in need on March 26 and March 27. Continue Reading
Our Purim Playlist
Here are sources that will have the most up-to-date information about COVID-19 in Boulder and Colorado:
