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Shabbat shalom and Chanukah Sameach (a few days early)! Here is Morah Yehudis’ take on this week’s Torah portion.
The weekly walk in support of the hostages continues this Sunday, December 22nd. Meet at 1 pm on Pearl St. and 8th.
There are two Giant Menorah Lightings this year — the first is in Lafayette on Night 2 (December 26th) and the second on the Pearl St. Mall in front of the Courthouse Lawn on Night 6 (December 30th).
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
- The Waiting Is The Hardest Part (12/19/2024) - While we wait for a deal, walk this Sunday in support of the Gaza Hostages. Continue Reading
- Jewish Solar Challenge Announces 2024 Grant Winners (12/19/2024) - $318,000 Awarded to Seven Jewish Organizations Around the World Continue Reading
- Israel Innovation Authority Launches Extensive Program to Attract Foreign AI Talent to Israel (12/19/2024) - Israel is launching programs to import 200 foreign AI experts over three years, addressing talent shortages in high-tech industry and enhancing leadership amidst growing global competition. Continue Reading
- Column: Jews Who Get Slapped – By Tasteless Creche Displays. A Cue to Revisit Tax Breaks? (12/19/2024) - How cute. We find Baby Jesus in a new environment: swaddled by a black-and-white keffiyeh, emblem of the Palestinian struggle. Not to rest in a manger but to lie amid a pile of rocks that symbolize the rocks left over from bombed-out buildings in Gaza. Thus the label “Christ in the Rubble.” Continue Reading
- Arlene and Barry Hirschfeld to be Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at JEWISHcolorado Signature Event (12/17/2024) - JEWISHcolorado presents Debra Messing at its January 28, 2025 event, honoring Arlene and Barry Hirschfeld for their lifetime contributions to the Jewish community. Continue Reading
- The Voices Documentary: We’re Going Back to Bethlehem (12/16/2024) - We have immense gratitude to those of you who financially helped make the training program a success and get us to where we are now. Our ambition remains the same: to create an honest, uncompromised portrait of these young Palestinians as they try to shape their future, and we’re not giving up. With our access and opportunity… Continue Reading
- Letter: Divestment IS Antisemitism (12/16/2024) - The letter argues that anti-Israel sentiments stem from Progressive views misrepresenting Zionism, while highlighting Israel's contributions and treatment of Arab citizens and refugees. Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Chanukah 2024 on Pearl Street Mall (12/19/2024) - Come see the lighting of Boulder County's largest menorah Monday, December 30 on the Pearl St. Mall! Continue Reading
- Don’t Miss Chanukah in Old Town Lafayette, Night 2 of Chanukah! (12/19/2024) - In a tradition that gains traction and attendees each year, the Boulder County Center for Judaism celebrates together for Chanukah in Lafayette. Continue Reading
- A Taste of Shabbos – Parashat Vayeishev (12/17/2024) - This week, Morah Yehudis explores the symbolism of clothing in relation to Shabbat, connecting personal expression, spirituality, and the significance of traditional garments. Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
Events
- Honor the Israel-Argentine Hostage Connection at This Sunday’s Walk (12/17/2024) - Run4TheirLives Boulder will walk for the 55th week this Sunday in support of the hostages being held in Gaza. Join us this weekas we focus on the hostages with connections to Argentina. Continue Reading
- Modern Day Maccabees Event (12/16/2024) - Please join ADL and Bonai Shalom this Thursday, December 19 for an exclusive Kulanu webinar — "Modern Day Maccabees: Grassroots Efforts to Fight Antisemitism. " Continue Reading
- LatkePalooza! Boulder Pop-up Chanukah Celebration and Dance Party (12/16/2024) - Join us at Velvet Elk Lounge for LatkePalooza on December 26th, featuring free latkes, music, and dancing for all (21+). Continue Reading
