Weekly Edition: November 8th, 2024

Shabbat shalom. The weekly walk in support of the hostages on Sunday continues, this week honoring the seven American-Israeli citizens who remain hostage in Gaza today.

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

• Column: A Beeper in Human Form Triggers Verbal Bomb in Arab Backer’s Face (11/7/2024) - The debate involving Mehdi Hasan and Katherine Franke highlights the backlash faced by pro-Palestinian advocates, illustrating tensions surrounding support for the Palestinian cause. Continue Reading
• Haver Condemns Antisemitic Graffiti, Consoles CU Jewish Community (11/5/2024) - Recent antisemitic graffiti at the University of Colorado Boulder highlights ongoing hatred; local rabbis strongly condemn these incidents and seek community support. Continue Reading
• Bringing Israel to CU Boulder (11/4/2024) - Antisemitism is rising on North American campuses, prompting a 20% expansion of Israeli emissaries at 15 schools, including CU Boulder, to support students. Continue Reading
• Opinion: The Media War Against Israel (11/4/2024) - Israel faces multiple conflicts, including those with Hamas and Hezbollah, while also battling media misrepresentation aimed at delegitimizing its actions during the ongoing wars. Continue Reading
• Letter: Upcoming Speaker is Islamic Jihad Member (11/4/2024) - A reader alerts Denver's Jewish community about Khalil Shikaki's participation in a JStreet event, citing his ties to terrorist organizations. Continue Reading
• Clean Speech Colorado Launches All-New Video Series, Inspiring Respectful Dialogue in Challenging Times (11/3/2024) - Denver, Colorado — Clean Speech Colorado is thrilled to announce the launch of its 2024 Clean Speech Campaign. This year, Clean Speech Colorado offers all-new daily videos for adults and an exciting new series of animated videos for children, creating an accessible and family-friendly way to learn the principles of respectful speech together.  With recent… Continue Reading
• Election Ahead: Free, Fair, Safe (11/3/2024) - As Election Day nears, community efforts for a fair and safe election are celebrated. Accurate counting, rejecting misinformation, and ensuring democracy are emphasized for peaceful transitions. Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• Did the Jews Kill Jesus? What’s the Deal with Jews and Money? Women’s Brunch and Learn This Sunday (11/7/2024) - This month’s meeting is a little different, mainly because it requires some prep on your part. We are discussing parts of the new book "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew" by Emmanuel Acho and Noa Tishby. Continue Reading
• Har HaShem Chanukah Bazaar Opens December 6 (11/7/2024) - Come shop everything you need for Chanukah, including beautiful new jewelry. Continue Reading
• A Taste of Shabbos: Parashat Lech Lecha (11/7/2024) - This week, Morah Yehudis highlights the significance of words, spiritual practices, and the Sabbath as a refuge from life's chaos, promoting wisdom and renewal amidst moral challenges. Continue Reading
• Shabbat at the Oasis: Music, Dinner, Dancing, and Community with Congregation Nevei Kodesh (11/5/2024) - Congregation Nevei Kodesh, Oasis of Holiness, is hosting a special Shabbat gathering, Shabbat at the Oasis, on Friday, November 15, 5:30 - 8 pm. Join us for this musical, joyful, community-building, catered Shabbat dinner, featuring Nevei Kodesh's wonderful spiritual and musical leaders. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your friends, family, neighbors to experience the… Continue Reading
• Excitement Rises for Second Annual Great Challah Bake with The Women’s Experience (11/5/2024) - The Women’s Experience will host a Challah Bake event on November 14, 2024, featuring baking, music, and community connection. Continue Reading
• Noa Carmeli Bat Mitzvah (11/5/2024) - On Saturday, November 9th, 2024,, Noa Carmeli will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah at Congregation Bonai Shalom. Continue Reading
• Baruch Dayan HaEmet – Gerald Sloat z”l (11/3/2024) - Gerald "Jerry" Sloat passed away on Thursday evening, October 31st, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends. Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

• Tickets are Still Available to 11 Screenings at the Boulder Jewish Film Festival (11/7/2024) - There is still time to buy tickets - but don't wait! Continue Reading
• The Boulder Jewish Film Festival Sheds Light on the Sephardic Experience (11/4/2024) - Three films celebrating Sephardic life will be shown at the festival: "Kidnapped," "Seven Blessings" and "The Blond Boy from the Casbah." Continue Reading

Events

• Sunday November 10th in Boulder: Walk for the Hostages (11/7/2024) - Sunday, November 10th, will be the 401st day that 101 people have been held hostage in Gaza by Hamas. 7 of those hostages are Americans (dual citizenship with Israel). No matter what one’s politics, no matter who becomes president, this is a humanitarian crisis that needs to be addressed.  You can read more about these… Continue Reading