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Shabbat shalom! This weekend is the 28th Boulder Jewish Festival on the Pearl St. Mall. Be sure to stop by the Boulder Jewish News booth and say “Hi” to David and Cheryl. Next week is the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, starting on Tuesday night, June 11th. Check out our Shavuot page for all the community celebrations.
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with our brothers and sisters under attack in Israel, Ukraine, and the women of this country.
Stay safe and stay healthy. Am Yisrael Chai!
Here are stories from the last week:
News/Columns/Letters
- Column: Anti-Israel Cowards of the Campuses (6/6/2024) - The New York parade celebrating Israel saw a strong police presence deterring pro-Palestinian protesters, highlighting tensions and the different responses to civil disobedience and law enforcement crackdowns. Continue Reading
- Letter: To Mayor Brockett and Council re BNSCP (6/6/2024) - Bruce Shaffer criticizes Mayor Brockett and others for ignoring BNSCP's anti-Israel activities, sacrificing good judgment, and not addressing antisemitism, vowing continued opposition. Continue Reading
- Adoptee Support Group Forming (6/3/2024) - A new adoption support group is forming on June 18, 2024 in the Boulder-Longmont Colorado area, for adult adoptees and facilitated by psychotherapist and adoptee Janice Shayne, CHt. Continue Reading
- The Pitch of My Life (6/3/2024) - Jeff Blumenfeld, a retired PR professional, used his skills and network to find a kidney donor through a creative campaign involving celebrities and media, ultimately securing a transplant. Continue Reading
- Letter: What Have Palestinians Built? Part II (6/3/2024) - Letter writer highlights that Palestinian leaders have failed to develop economies or infrastructure, sustaining refugee status, and promoting anti-Jewish sentiment, hindering true peace efforts. Continue Reading
- Letter: Standing Up to Anti-semitism (6/3/2024) - 3300 years ago there had been nine horrible plagues. Those plagues followed many decades of Jews being enslaved. Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Finding Holiness in Living and Dying: Introduction to Jewish Death Practices (6/6/2024) - Join author Rick Light on June 10, 2024, at Boulder JCC for a workshop on Jewish death practices, including a free book and Q&A session. Continue Reading
- Next Level Shavuot Night Learning (6/6/2024) - Please join Chabad of NW Metro Denver, for an evening of exciting learning this coming Tuesday June 11, in conjunction with the holiday of Shavuot when we commemorate the giving of the Torah. Continue Reading
- Celebrate New Life at the Milk and Honey Farm at Baby Goat Shavuot! (6/5/2024) - The start of summer at the Milk and Honey Farm celebrates the first fruits, veggies, and new life on the farm. With the births of the baby goats, we are celebrating the start of summer with Baby Goat Shavuot. Continue Reading
- Shavuot Dairy Party at Chabad of NW Metro Denver – Westminster (6/5/2024) - Listen to the Ten Commandments and relive the giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai plus fun children's activities on Wednesday, June 12. Continue Reading
- Kali Bogosian Bat Mitzvah (6/5/2024) - On Saturday, June 8th, 2024 Kali Bogosian will be called to the Torah as Bat Mitzvah at Congregation Nevei Kodesh. Continue Reading
- Emma Thies Bet Mitzvah (6/5/2024) - On Saturday, June 8, 2024, Emma Thies will be called to the Torah as Bet Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem. Continue Reading
- Claim Your Inheritance! (6/3/2024) - We are gearing up to Shavuot, the holiday of the Giving of the Torah, Tuesday night June 11th through Thursday night, June 13th. Join us! Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
Events
- It’s Here – 28th Boulder Jewish Festival on Sunday (6/6/2024) - The 28th Boulder Jewish Festival is this Sunday, June 9th from 11 am to 5 pm on the Courthouse Lawn and the Pearl St. Mall. Continue Reading
- Boulder JCC and Rotary EV and E-Bike Expo: All-Things EV Insights and Q&A Session (6/6/2024) - The Boulder JCC is hosting an EV & E-Bike Expo on June 17th, featuring expert talks and various electric vehicles for viewing and inquiries. Continue Reading
- Men of the J June 2024 Events (6/5/2024) - Check out all the wonderful opportunities for fellowship during the month of June! Continue Reading
I am totally at a loss over your comment that our thoughts and prayers are with the women of this country. What are you talking about? I really have no idea, and think that this requires an explanation. Who is attacking them? Please throw me a clue. Good Shabbos
Thank you for asking, Moshe. The women in this country are under attack in many ways — from being denied access to critical healthcare in many parts of the country, to sexual harassment and assault with seeming impunity by some men in parts of the country, and subject to many forms of discrimination, in jobs and in equal pay issues. Their ability to control their own bodies — and therefore their own destinies — is under attack as well. Good Shabbos!