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Shabbat shalom! Here is Morah Yehudis’ take on this week’s Torah portion.
The weekly walk in support of the hostages continues this Sunday, December 15th. Meet at 1 pm on Pearl St. and 8th.
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!
Here are stories from this week:
News/Columns/Letters
- Mazal Tov! Boulder Center for Judaism Invites You to a Dedication Celebration (12/12/2024) - Establishing a beautiful and vibrant headquarters has been a lifelong dream and on Sunday, January 12, 2 pm, we will celebrate the realization of this dream at 2810 Jay Road. Continue Reading
- Boulder JCC Receives Grant from The Tepper Foundation for Jewish Parent Education (12/12/2024) - The Boulder JCC has received a grant from The Tepper Foundation to enhance Jewish education for families, empowering parents to extend learning beyond the classroom. Continue Reading
- Column: ‘Pure Make-Believe’ – Separating Divestment from Antisemitism (12/12/2024) - Paul Cunningham's assertion that antisemitism is unrelated to divestment is challenged by recent violent incidents linked to anti-Israel sentiments, reflecting heightened antisemitism globally. Continue Reading
- Column: “The Abandonment of the Jews” at 40: A Book That Saved Lives (12/12/2024) - David S. Wyman's "The Abandonment of the Jews" critically examines America's response to the Holocaust, revealing governmental inaction while ultimately inspiring humanitarian efforts to rescue Ethiopian Jews in 1985. Continue Reading
- Hadassah Report Shows Antisemitism Affects Everyday Life for 2/3 of Jewish Women Surveyed (12/11/2024) - A Hadassah report highlights that two-thirds of surveyed Jewish women experience antisemitism, leading to feelings of isolation, fear, and safety concerns in daily life. Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Chanukah at the Boulder JCC Starts This Sunday (12/11/2024) - Chanukah is right around the corner, starting on Wednesday, December 25, at sundown. But join the Boulder JCC this Sunday to kick off the season at the annual Chanukah Concert! Continue Reading
- A Taste of Shabbos – Parashat Vayishlach (12/11/2024) - This week, Morah Yehudis discusses the symbolism of angels in Jewish tradition, particularly in relation to Shabbat and personal journeys, highlighting their roles in our spiritual and worldly experiences. Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
- Jewish Actors and Jewish-Themed Films Honored by the Golden Globes (12/12/2024) - "A Real Pain," which opened the Boulder Jewish Film Festival, is but one of many Jewish titles with Golden Globe nominations Continue Reading
Events
- RSVP for the Miracle of Chocolate (12/12/2024) - Join us for a Women's Chocolate Making Activity on Sunday, Dec. 22 at Boulder Center for Judaism! Continue Reading
- Where is the Outrage? Walk for the Hostages This Sunday (12/11/2024) - Run4TheirLives Boulder will walk for the 54th week this Sunday in support of the hostages being held in Gaza. Join us, again. Continue Reading
