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Shabbat shalom! Did you know? The Boulder JCC and the Boulder Jewish Men’s Group are launching Men of the J this week. Make sure your men know.
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with our brothers and sisters under attack in Israel, Ukraine, and the women of this country.
Stay warm, stay safe and stay healthy!
Here are stories from the last week:
News/Columns/Letters
- Column: Our First ‘Jew-ish’ Congressman: How Perilous Is He? (1/19/2023) - Our very first “Jew-ish” congressman established himself as a serial liar, a possible criminal suspect and a punchline. Until Tuesday. Now it is far worse: George Santos is scary, and maybe dangerous. Continue Reading
- Letter: Jew Hatred: Louis Vuitton, Vichy & Bella Hadid (1/19/2023) - When it comes to Jew hatred, one can draw a direct line from Louis Vuitton and Vichy to Louis Vuitton and Bella Hadid. Continue Reading
- Letter: Time for God (1/17/2023) - "When I'm davening I'm talking to Hashem, not looking at the clock." Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Nora Scharff Bat Mitzvah (1/19/2023) - On Saturday, January 21st, 2023, Nora Scharff will be called to the Torah as Bat Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem. Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
- Author Talk with Samira Mehta: “The Racism of People Who Love You” (1/17/2023) - The book is described as “an unflinching look at the challenges and misunderstandings mixed-race people face in family spaces and intimate relationships across their varying cultural backgrounds.” Continue Reading
Events
- “Men of the J” Kick-off Event January 26 (1/19/2023) - The Boulder JCC and the Boulder Jewish Men's Group are thrilled to announce our new group - Men of the J. Please join us for our first event to learn more about this new group on Thursday, January 26. Continue Reading
- Men of the J Start Men’s Issues Discussion Group (1/19/2023) - We are establishing a men's issues discussion group here as part of the Men of the J program. This is an opportunity for those men who see this as valuable, to start what we anticipate will be a multi-year journey of reflection, sharing, and gaining insight into ourselves and the other participants. Continue Reading
- Actor Liev Schreiber to Speak at JEWISHcolorado’s Signature Event (1/19/2023) - JEWISHcolorado is excited to present its signature fundraising event featuring Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor and philanthropist, Liev Schreiber, on February 22, 2023, at Ball Arena in Downtown Denver 6-9 pm. Continue Reading
- Warm Up This Winter with a Soup(er) Social! (1/19/2023) - There is a lot of comfort and warmth to be found in a bowl of soup. Imagine how much comfort you will find as you sample many different soups at the Women of the J are Soup Social and Cook-Off on February 22nd at the Boulder JCC, a special event taking place as part of… Continue Reading
- One Year After Colleyville, SCN+ to Host Webinar on Surviving Hostage Situations (1/17/2023) - Event on January 19 to Include Hostage Survivor, Former FBI Agents, and Panel of Safety and Security Experts. Continue Reading
- Begin the Year Helping Others (1/17/2023) - Women of the J Mitzvah Night is an intergenerational program where we come together to work on different projects that will support the program participants in the Women’s Bean Project. Continue Reading
