Weekly Edition: October 6th, 2023

Shabbat shalom and Happy Sukkot! Of course, the holiday that ends Sukkot is Simchat Torah, which begins after Shabbat this Saturday night, October 7. Be sure to check in with local synagogues to find out their celebration plans.

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

• Tickets Now On Sale for the Boulder Jewish Film Festival (10/6/2023) - Join Founding Director Kathryn Bernheimer on Tuesday, Oct. 10 for a virtual sneak preview of the festival. Continue Reading
• Comedian & Writer Noah Gardenswartz To Headline JEWISHcolorado’s ELEVATE Event (10/5/2023) - JEWISHcolorado’s Young Adult Division is excited to present comedian and writer Noah Gardenswartz on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in Denver for an evening of laughs and dancing.  Continue Reading
• Column: A Queer Clash in Houston Between Gay Students and Hillel at Rice U. (10/5/2023) - A gay student group in Houston bashes a nation that protects, sustains and facilitates gay rights while shielding a society that slaughters its own inhabitants who engage in same-sex relationships. Not only that, but they send a forceful signal that antisemitism propels their behavior. Continue Reading
• Neustadt JAAMM Series Continues With Four Events in October (10/4/2023) - The Neustadt Jewish Arts, Authors, Movies and Music Series (JAAMM) kicked off last Wednesday night at the JCC Denver Mizel Arts and Culture Center with ABC News analyst Dan Abrams. The series continues in October. Continue Reading
• Israel’s Crisis of Democracy: What It Means for American Jews (10/2/2023) - Join Congregation Har HaShem, Congregation Nevei Kodesh and J Street for a meaningful discussion with Nadav Tamir, a leading expert on US-Israel relations. Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• Building a Sukkah in Final Fantasy XIV (10/2/2023) - In Final Fantasy XIV, players have plenty of things to do besides fighting monsters and completing quests: they can coordinate outfits, go fishing, craft their own clothing and items, start a farm, play mahjong, and so much more. I figured out how to build a sukkah. Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

• The History of Photography in 10 Pictures (10/4/2023) - Peter Hay Halpert will give participants a look at the history of photography through ten pictures (and a few asides and detours), starting with the first photo in 1839 through to cutting edge contemporary work. Continue Reading
• Building a Sukkah in Final Fantasy XIV (10/2/2023) - In Final Fantasy XIV, players have plenty of things to do besides fighting monsters and completing quests: they can coordinate outfits, go fishing, craft their own clothing and items, start a farm, play mahjong, and so much more. I figured out how to build a sukkah. Continue Reading

Events

• Jewish Fertility Foundation’s Inaugural Kickoff Event Marks New Chapter in Denver (10/5/2023) - Members of the Denver and Boulder communities are invited to a FREE kickoff event on Thursday, October 12 to celebrate the arrival of the Jewish Fertility Foundation (JFF) to the Denver/Boulder area. Continue Reading
• Theater Program Celebrates a Tapestry of Stories (10/4/2023) - True Colors, presented by The Braid, will be performed on Tuesday, October 24 at the Boulder JCC.  This program offers a unique and compelling opportunity to engage with real stories about the yearning for belonging. Continue Reading
• Should Our Medications Change as We Age? (10/2/2023) - Community as Family, a supportive group at Har HaShem committed to creating and strengthening meaningful connections for any senior (age 55+) aging alone, will be hosting Dr. Jed Shapiro on Monday, October 23 at 11:00am in the South Building. Continue Reading