Weekly Edition: December 6th, 2024

Shabbat shalom! Here is Morah Yehudis’ take on this week’s Torah portion.

The weekly walk in support of the hostages on Sunday continues, this week remembering Omer Neutra z”l, just declared dead in Gaza.

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

• There Needs to Be Action to Address the Inaction of the Boulder City Council (12/5/2024) - Boulder faces rising antisemitism affecting students, with graffiti incidents and hateful speeches at City Council meetings. Community members must advocate for change and resolution. Continue Reading
• Column: Trump Can Be Useful via Anti-Jewish Crackdown (12/5/2024) - Pam Bondi is off to a promising start as President-elect Donald J. Trump’s designated nominee for attorney general. The former Florida attorney general urged the expulsion of noncitizens who support Hamas and other terrorist groups. Continue Reading
• Letter: This is What See No Evil, Hear No Evil Gets You… (12/5/2024) - Europe and its Jews are in grave peril, and no one dares take any strong action to reverse a long-standing and frightening trend.  Continue Reading
• Letter: The Media’s Perverse Embrace of Kenneth Roth’s Antisemitism (12/5/2024) - The writer critiques Kenneth Roth, former Human Rights Watch president, for allegedly portraying Israel as an apartheid state, disregarding Jewish human rights. Continue Reading
• Letter: Impact of Biden’s Choices on U.S. Politics (12/5/2024) - The author critiques Joe Biden's selection of Kamala Harris as a running mate, arguing it was based on identity rather than qualifications, upsetting both political factions. Similarly, Biden's choices around Israel angered both supporters and enemies of Israel. Continue Reading
• Susan Rona Appointed ADL Mountain States Regional Director (12/3/2024) - The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Rona as the new Regional Director for the ADL Mountain States Region. Continue Reading
• 2,500 Unite at the Global Conference for Israel (12/3/2024) - Around 2,500 participants, including Zionists from multiple countries, gathered in Dallas to strengthen Israel's future and unite against rising antisemitism amid ongoing challenges. Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• Rachel Freese & Marlena Ellis Bet Mitzvah (12/5/2024) - On Saturday, December 7 2024, Rachel Freese & Marlena Ellis will be called to the Torah as Bet Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem. Continue Reading
• Moss Tola Bar Mitzvah (12/5/2024) - On Saturday, December 7th, 2024,, Moss Tola will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Bonai Shalom. Continue Reading
• A Taste Of Shabbos – Parashat Vayetzei (12/3/2024) - Yacov's journey illustrates love's power over time, emphasizing the spiritual significance of Shabbat as a cherished connection with G-d. Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

• A Heart for the Holy Days (12/5/2024) - The Colorado Hebrew Chorale will be performing a Chanukah set accompanied by guest trumpeter Eviatar Shlosberg at this multicultural holiday event at Park Hill United Methodist Church on Wed. Dec. 11, 2024. Continue Reading

Events

• Run4TheirLives – Boulder: Where Is The Outrage? (12/5/2024) - This week's news confirming the death of IDF soldier/ hostage Omer Neutra - as of October 7 - was a blow to us all. It took me back to when my friends, Nomi and Amir Baruch, learned the fate of their hostage son, Uriel z''l. When I first met the Baruchs in November 2023, I expected… Continue Reading
• RSVP for Brunch and Learn This Sunday: Taking it to the Streets, How Chanukah Went Public.” (12/5/2024) - Chany Scheiner of Boulder Center for Judaism is offering a stimulating Torah class for women this Sunday, December 8th. Continue Reading
• Strategic Assessment of Israel, Hezbollah and Iran with Professor Zach Levey (12/5/2024) - Professor Zach Levey will discuss current events, focusing on Israel's situation with Hezbollah, U.S. relations, and future confrontations with Iran at Boulder JCC. Continue Reading
• Empowering Change: SIPP’s Annual Update on December 8 (12/3/2024) - Small Projects • Big Impacts • Bringing Hope Grab a cup of coffee and join Sustainable Israeli-Palestinian Projects (SIPP) for our annual online Community Update on Sunday, December 8th from 11am to 12:15 pm.  Register Here. Registrants will receive the zoom link for the program upon registering.  The program will feature several SIPP’s 2024 Mini-Grant partners including: Lissan… Continue Reading
• Join the Winter 2024 EXCHANGE Open House (12/3/2024) - Join us for the Winter 2024 EXCHANGE Open House on December 11, meet instructors, explore classes, and register at the Boulder JCC. Continue Reading
• Explore Men of the J Upcoming December Activities (12/3/2024) - Check out all the wonderful opportunities for fellowship during the month of December! Continue Reading