Shabbat shalom!

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with our brothers and sisters under attack in Israel, Ukraine, and the women of this country, and we are thinking of and praying for all the victims of genocide, particularly the Shoah.

Stay warm, stay safe and stay healthy!

Here are stories from the last week:

News/Columns/Letters

• Column: Questions on New York State Exam Revise Israeli History (2/16/2023) - Some critics might label two questions on a statewide test as intellectual dishonesty in our fourth largest state that is home to America's most sizeable Jewish population. Except that there was nothing intellectual about these questions. Continue Reading
• IRONMAN Israel Middle East Championship 2023 Opens for Registration (2/14/2023) - A record number of professional participants are expected, all of whom are aiming to break Patrick Lange's record of 7:40:00 on this super-fast IRONMAN course. Continue Reading
• Exciting New Book by Rabbi Pesach Scheiner Available Now (2/14/2023) - "The Path to Happiness: A Jewish Chassidic Perspective" offers a unique thought-provoking perspective on attaining true happiness in life. Continue Reading
• Cherryvale Day Camp at the Boulder JCC Now Hiring for the Summer (2/13/2023) - Being a day camp counselor can be a rewarding and enriching experience that offers a number of benefits. If you know of a person, over 18, who is interested in working with kids please let them know about the great opportunities at the Boulder JCC. Continue Reading
• U.S. Attorney’s Office to Host Several ‘Protecting Houses of Worship’ Training Seminars Across the State (2/13/2023) - Clergy, community leaders, volunteers, and congregational staff of all faiths are invited to join this program co-hosted by the Boulder JCC, the US Attorney’s Office, the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office, and local law enforcement agencies to learn about how to protect our sacred spaces. This program is free, refreshments will be served. Continue Reading
• Study Reveals Major Failings in New York Times Coverage of Israel (2/13/2023) - The results of the unique study, which analyzes patterns of both coverage and omissions of information, show a clear anti-Israeli bias in the New York Times on both levels. The report points to the 53% negative coverage of Israel throughout the year, and also to the consistent omission of information regarding threats that Israel faced.   Continue Reading
• Summer Teen Leadership Program Offered at the Boulder JCC (2/12/2023) - Cherryvale Day Camp at the Boulder JCC has long offered a wonderful opportunity for younger campers to to develop and grow outside of the classroom while building their confidence. This summer, the program is expanding to offer a Leadership In Training (LIT) program for campers Campers Entering Grades 6th, 7th and 8th grade!   Continue Reading
• Letter: Celebrating Two Shoahs (2/12/2023) - Since 1993 Palestinian terror attacks  have been responsible for the murder of over 1500 Israelis at Passover Seders, discos, pizza parlors, restaurants, shopping malls, buses, bus stations, synagogues and other civilian locations....including seven worshipers murdered by a Palestinian Arab terrorist at a synagogue in the eastern part of Jerusalem on January 27, 2023.  Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• NEW! Womens Seder Scheduled for March at the Boulder JCC! (2/16/2023) - The Women of the J have organized an evening of dinner, learning, singing and community building to inspire and educate leading up to the Passover Seder.  Continue Reading
• Congregation Nevei Kodesh to Start Offering Weekly Morning Meditation (2/15/2023) - A new weekly in-person morning meditation sit will be offered at Congregation Nevei Kodesh, 1925 Glenwood Drive, starting on Tuesday, March 7th. Continue Reading
• At the Well Hosting Rosh Chodesh Adar (2/15/2023) - Inspired by the Jewish ritual of Rosh Chodesh, we will be coming together to celebrate the new moon and welcome the Hebrew month of Adar on February 28, 2023 at the Boulder JCC. Continue Reading

Events

• Creating Caring Communities: Responding to Mental Illness (2/16/2023) - Help to address Mental Health in Faith Communities. Rabbi Sandra Cohen will present, followed by an interfaith panel. Continue Reading
• Women of the J Presents Soup Cookoff and Social (2/15/2023) - Back by popular demand! Women of the J is proud to host a Soup Cookoff & Social on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the Boulder JCC. Continue Reading
• Boulder JCC Hosts Blood Drive on March 1 (2/15/2023) - Blood donation is an essential health care activity and we need your help to make sure patients in our community have the blood they need! Continue Reading
• Program on U.S. Support for Holocaust Education at Home and Abroad (2/15/2023) - US Special Envoy Ellen Germain will be in conversation with Dean of the CU School of Education Kathy Schultz on Wednesday, March 1 at the Boulder JCC. Continue Reading
• Celebrate the Boulder JCC at the JFest Party! (2/14/2023) - JFest wraps up with an in-person celebration party on Saturday, February 25. No more assigned-seated dinner, long program, or paddle raise! Rather, this new, community-centric way of fundraising focuses on what best fits our unique and growing organization. Everyone is welcome to attend this party! Continue Reading
• Boulder JCC Hosts Shalom Boulder, a New(ish) to Boulder Welcoming Event (2/14/2023) - Meet your neighbors and learn more about the thriving local Jewish community at this free in-person gathering at the Boulder JCC on Tuesday, February 28. Continue Reading
• This Week’s Highlighted JFest Social Events (2/12/2023) - JFest is in full swing at the Boulder JCC this month! The featured social events will offer great opportunities for people to gather, meet new people and reconnect with friends. Continue Reading
• Celebrate V-Day Unconventionally with ‘Golda Love’ at Golda Meir House Museum (2/12/2023) - At the event, listen to stories of love from all angles from Golda Meir's life including stories of her friendships, her sister’s true heroic tale of love nearly lost, the love between sisters, and how Golda met her husband right here in Denver. Continue Reading