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Shabbat shalom! and L’Shana Tovah!
A shout-out to a group of Colorado churches and Stories of Antisemitism for putting together and distributing holiday gift baskets to Jewish organizations for Rosh Hashanah this week. We certainly appreciate the knowledge that there are people and organizations that are disturbed about the recent rise in antisemitism and that want us in the Jewish community to know that they have our backs. Thank you!
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with our brothers and sisters under attack in Israel, Ukraine, and the women of this country.
Stay cool, stay safe and stay healthy!
Here are stories from the last week:
News/Columns/Letters
- J2 Adventures Introduces a Start-up Israel Touring Concept (9/14/2023) - If you think Israel is simply archeological ruins and spiritual legacy, think again. J² adventures (which stands for Jewish Journeys) is the latest, hippest tour operator to rethink how its clients experience Jewish culture around the world. Continue Reading
- Column: Mobilizing Antisemitism (9/14/2023) - "Their plans, I have come to believe, are more severe than conquering one country. Arab Muslims intend to impose Islam upon the entire world." Continue Reading
- 30 Leading Israeli Climate-Tech Companies to Represent Israel at COP28 Climate Conference (9/13/2023) - Companies chosen to represent Israel in national pavilion to explore investment opportunities with international corporations, investment entities, and venture capital funds operating in the climate-tech sector. Continue Reading
- NPR Host Ari Shapiro to Speak at JEWISHcolorado’s CHOICES Event (9/13/2023) - JEWISHcolorado Women’s Philanthropy is excited to present CHOICES, its premiere fundraising event, featuring NPR Host and journalist Ari Shapiro at the Sheraton Hotel Downtown on October 10, 2023. JEWISHcolorado Women’s Philanthropy is proud to honor Diana Zeff Anderson with the Golda Award. Continue Reading
- Celebrating Susan Rona: A Shining Star at the Boulder Chamber’s “Women Who Light The Community” Event (9/10/2023) - Last Wednesday night's Boulder Chamber "Women Who Light The Community" event was a celebration of women who have dedicated their time, passion, and energy to make Boulder a better place. Among the remarkable honorees, one name stood out – Susan Rona. Introduced by her daughter Katie Rona, Susan was honored for her tireless volunteer work… Continue Reading
- Letter: On “Seeking Peace with a Dysfunctional ‘Family’” (9/10/2023) - Mostafa Rajael, Sylvia Santana, and Najla el-Mangoush are certainly deserving of our praise and our prayers. Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Tishrei Tidbits- Rosh Hashanah (9/14/2023) - An obvious question this year is why, when the first day of RH comes out on Shabbat, don’t we blow the shofar? Continue Reading
- Bound to the Ein Sof (9/14/2023) - A Rosh Hashanah poem from Todd Greenberg. Continue Reading
- Experience Beth Ami’s Humanistic Rosh Hashanah and Tashlich (9/13/2023) - Greet the Jewish New Year of 5784 in a culturally relevant way, honoring our traditions and creating meaning for today. Continue Reading
- Shofar in the Park – Alternative Rosh Hashanah Celebration (9/13/2023) - To accommodate those who would otherwise not participate in formal Rosh Hashanah synagogue services, Rabbi Scheiner of Boulder Center for Judaism is promoting a brief, open to all, Rosh Hashanah ceremony that includes the primary observances of the holiday. There will be a special activity for kids and a small holiday gift takeaway. Continue Reading
- Judaism Your Way Offering No Cost High Holiday Services (9/10/2023) - Judaism Your Way is thrilled to return to the Denver Botanic Gardens for High Holiday services! Continue Reading
- Baruch Dayan HaEmet – Don Margolis z”l (9/8/2023) - Har HaShem original member Don Margolis passed away on September 5, 2023 in home hospice care, surrounded by family. Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
Events
- Jewish Space Lasers, Conspiracy Theories, and Antisemitism (9/14/2023) - Dan Friedman will be in conversation with acclaimed journalist and conspiracy theory expert, Mike Rothschild (no relation to the family), as we will explore his meticulously researched book, “Jewish Space Lasers: The Rothschilds and 200 Years of Conspiracy Theories.” Continue Reading
"Shabbat shalom and L’Shana Tovah! 🕯️🍎 It's heartwarming to see the Colorado churches and Stories of Antisemitism supporting the Jewish community during Rosh Hashanah. Unity in these times is truly a blessing. 🤝❤️ #CommunitySupport #RoshHashanah"