Weekly Edition: May 10th, 2024

Shabbat shalom! Sunday, Haver is hosting a community Yom Ha’Zikaron service, followed by Wednesday’s community Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration at the Boulder Theater.

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: GOP House Members Go on the Record: The Jews Killed Jesus (5/9/2024) - U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized antisemitism but opposed the Antisemitism Awareness Act, suggesting it could unjustly criminalize Christian beliefs. Continue Reading
• Letter: What Have the Palestinians Built? (5/9/2024) - Bruce Ticker criticizes Khymani James for his extreme views on Israel, highlighting the futility of changing such opinions given James's rigid stance. Despite Israel's contributions to global concerns and its support for minority rights, James rejects any positive portrayal of Israel. Continue Reading
• Letter: The Anti Intellectualism of Antisemitic Intellectuals (5/9/2024) - In 1942, Nazi officials devised the Wannsee Protocols, blending high education with anti-Semitism. Recently, similar attitudes resurged at Cardozo Law School, where mentioning Martin Luther King Jr.'s anti-antisemitism stance provoked hostility. Continue Reading
• The Watermelon Rebellion (5/8/2024) - Dr. Dana M. Reisboard and Jack F. Sigman discuss academia's evolution into widespread antisemitism, critiquing DEI initiatives' failure to protect Jews. Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• As We Remember Them, the World Wants to Heal (5/9/2024) - A new poem from Todd Greenberg. Continue Reading
• Cherryvale Day Camp is Gearing Up for Summer 2024 (5/8/2024) - Cherryvale Day Camp, established in 2016 within the Boulder community, offers diverse, inclusive summer programs based on sports, arts, and values, emphasizing joy and respect. Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

• Standing for Humanity in Gaza and Israel (5/9/2024) - On May 22, join Boulder JCC for a reading of "How to Remain a Humanist After a Massacre in 17 Steps," a poignant play set against the backdrop of Middle-East conflict, followed by a panel discussion and poetry readings. Pre-register online. Continue Reading
• May and June Activities from the Colorado Hebrew Chorale and Kol Nashim (5/8/2024) - Check out the four events coming up in May and June. Continue Reading

Events

• Funny – You Don’t Look Jewish! (5/9/2024) - Dr. Helen Kim of Whitman College will discuss the Asian American Jewish experience, focusing on racial and religious identity intersections in mixed-race families. Continue Reading
• Join Beth Ami Congregation for a Shabbat Hike (5/9/2024) - Join Beth Ami for a Shabbat hike at Marshall Mesa Trail on May 18, 10:00 AM at 5258 Eldorado Springs Dr, Boulder. Enjoy outdoor activities, Shabbat readings, and a BYO picnic. Event is free; donations welcome. Continue Reading
• Yom HaZikaron Memorial Day Commemoration (5/8/2024) - The Boulder JCC, in partnership with the Israeli American Council, is honoring Yom HaZikaron on Sunday, May 12 with representatives from the Israeli community leading everyone in song and telling personal stories regarding their experiences with a family member or friend who has fallen by war or terrorism in Israel.  Continue Reading
• Beth Ami Presents Zoom Shabbat and… Johnny Clegg! (5/8/2024) - On May 10, join an online Zoom event hosted by Beth Ami - Colorado Congregation for Humanistic Judaism to discuss why Johnny Clegg, a renowned South African musician and anti-apartheid activist, embodies the principles of Humanistic Judaism. Continue Reading
• Tickets Still Available for Boulder JCC’s Yom Ha’atzmaut Concert (5/8/2024) - To mark Israel's 76th birthday during this time of acute adversity, the Boulder Jewish Community will come together on Wednesday, May 15th at the historic Boulder Theater in Downtown Boulder to rejoice in overcoming adversity to build the State, even as we mourn our losses.  Continue Reading