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Shabbat shalom! There is a lot of Simcha activity this weekend – check out the b’nai mitzvah listings below! Also, don’t forget about the weekly walk in support of the hostages this Sunday, day 310.
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with our brothers and sisters under attack in Israel, Ukraine, and the women of this country. Am Yisrael Chai!
Stay cool, safe and stay healthy.
Here are stories from this week:
News/Columns/Letters
- Secure Your Legacy During Legacy Giving Month (8/8/2024) - August is Legacy Giving Month, emphasizing estate planning's significance. The Boulder JCC is hosting a lunch event on August 29th on leveraging tax advantages for philanthropy. Continue Reading
- Boulder Area CFCU Congregations Are Back at the County Fair This Weekend (8/8/2024) - Boulder area CFCU congregations will host a booth at the Boulder County Fair to promote gun violence prevention and distribute educational materials. Continue Reading
- Column: Jewish Wars: Another Squadie Down, Mr. Shapiro Does Not Go to Washington…Yet (8/8/2024) - American voters ousted Squad members Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush due to Israel criticism, impacting their influence within the Democratic Party. Continue Reading
- Letter: Reply to Taishya Adams – Re: BNSCP IS NOW CENSORING FAIR PUBLIC COMMENT (8/8/2024) - Bruce Shaffer and others demand Mayor Brockett address BNSCP's blocking of comments and users on Facebook, citing censorship and discrimination against Jewish individuals. Continue Reading
- Letter: Hostage Relatives to Congress: Take Us to Our Leader (8/8/2024) - Bruce Ticker accurately reported Hamas atrocities but missed that Israel must pursue a decisive victory to neutralize Hamas and demilitarize Gaza. Continue Reading
- Brandon Rattiner Named Senior Director of Jewish Community Relations Council (8/6/2024) - Brandon Rattiner was named Senior Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council by JEWISHcolorado, bringing extensive legal and public policy experience to the role. Continue Reading
- Poll Data: Fighting Antisemitism, Supporting Israel High Among Majority of Coloradans (8/6/2024) - A survey by JEWISHcolorado and the Rose Community Foundation found that nearly 7-in-10 Coloradans support Israel's right to exist, prioritizing the safety of Jewish students and the fight against antisemitism, although many are unfamiliar with terms like "Zionist." Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Jethro Gottlieb Bar Mitzvah (8/8/2024) - On Thursday, August 8, 2024, Jethro Gottlieb was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah with Adventure Judaism. Continue Reading
- Paula Mayer, Shari Annes and Lori Annes B’not Mitzvah (8/8/2024) - On Saturday, August 10, 2024, Paula Mayer, Shari Annes and Lori Annes will be called to the Torah as B'not Mitzvah with Adventure Judaism. Continue Reading
- Naomi Schare Bat Mitzvah (8/8/2024) - Saturday, August 10, 2024,, Naomi Schare will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah at Congregation Bonai Shalom. Continue Reading
- Ari Sands Bar Mitzvah (8/8/2024) - On Saturday, August 10, 2024, Ari Sands will be called to the Torah as Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Nevei Kodesh. Continue Reading
- The Shabbat Project by Cyrus Isaac, Bar Mitzvah (8/8/2024) - Students in the Adventure Rabbi B'nai Mitzvah program are challenged to participate in the Shabbat Project. This is what one student experienced. Continue Reading
- Avi Joshua Shucker Cultural B Mitzvah (8/8/2024) - On Saturday, August 10, 2024, Avi Joshua Shucker, together with the Beth Ami community and her family and friends, will celebrate his Cultural B Mitzvah in Superior, CO. Continue Reading
- D’var Shana – Thoughts About the Year by Cyrus Isaac, Bar Mitzvah (8/8/2024) - This year I participated in the Adventure B’nai Mitzvah Class. It was a lot of fun and I had all kinds of new experiences. I’d like to tell you a little about my favorite classes and what I learned. Continue Reading
- About Worry, a Conversation with God (8/6/2024) - A new poem from Todd Greenberg. Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
Events
- Get Connected at the Boulder JCC’s Community Block Party! (8/6/2024) - The Boulder JCC’s Community Block Party on August 21, from 4 - 7 pm, features food trucks, live music, lawn games, Pickleball, a farm tour, Modern Israeli Dance, and local organizations. Continue Reading
- Walk in Solidarity This Sunday for Hostages Held 310 Days (8/6/2024) - On August 11th, the 310th day since 240 hostages were taken to Gaza, a peaceful walk in solidarity will be held in Boulder. Continue Reading
