Weekly Edition: October 11th, 2024

Shana Tovah and Shabbat Shalom! The weekly walk in support of the hostages on Sunday continues, over one year after the hostages were taken to Gaza tunnels after the October 7 attacks and will continue every Sunday until all the hostages are home.

Next Tuesday, October 15, ADL’s National Board Chair, Ben Sax, will be speaking at a Boulder ADL meeting, at the Boulder JCC from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Ben will provide us with insider’s view into the work and direction of ADL to address antisemitism and anti-Zionism during these extraordinary times. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to ADL Regional Coordinator Chloe Hodson at chodson@adl.org 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!

We at Boulder Jewish News wish you a healthy, happy, and peaceful new year, and a meaningful and easy fast.

Here are stories from this week:

News/Columns/Letters

• Yom Kippur In a Nutshell (10/10/2024) - 5 reminders regarding Yom Kippur: Yom Kippur, to be observed this coming Shabbat, is a gift. It is a day of pardon, forgiveness, and atonement. It’s a day that declares: It’s possible to mend our ways if we wish. This day is a unique opportunity to begin anew, both in our relationships with God and… Continue Reading
• Tzofim North America Opens First-Ever Chapter in Colorado (10/10/2024) - Shevet Sheleg, the first Israeli Scouts chapter in Colorado, launched with a memorial for October 7 victims, promoting leadership and community involvement. Continue Reading
• Column: ‘Long Live October 7,’ Anti-Israel Mob Tells Us (10/10/2024) - Pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupted a memorial event for victims of the Oct. 7 attacks, prompting outrage over their conduct and raising concerns about boundaries during protests. Continue Reading
• 3.5 million American Jews Have Experienced Antisemitism Since October 7, New Survey Reveals (10/8/2024) - A study reveals that 61% of American Jews have faced antisemitism since October 7, 2023, leading to increased fears and altered behaviors within the community. Continue Reading
• On Eve of Rosh Hashanah 5785, Jewish Population Worldwide Stands at 15.8 Million, With 7.3 Million Jews Living in Israel (10/8/2024) - The global Jewish population reached 15.8 million in 5785, marking an increase of 100,000 from last year, with strengthened ties to Israel noted. Continue Reading
• Letter: Regional Stability? (10/8/2024) - The writer supports Israel's decisive action against Hamas and calls for international support to demilitarize Gaza and promote coexistence with Palestinians. Continue Reading
• Almost 200 Walk for the Hostages on Sunday; 10/7 Commemorations Set for Monday Night (10/6/2024) - The organizers of the Boulder Run 4 Their Lives weekly walk for the Israeli hostages called for at least 101 participants to walk on October 6th - one for each hostage that remains held by Hamas in Gaza one year after the horrific attacks of October 7th, 2023. Almost twice that many showed up to… Continue Reading
• BJCF Now Accepting Applications for 2024 Infrastructure Grants (10/6/2024) - The Boulder Jewish Community Foundation announces changes to its 2024 Infrastructure Grant, offering larger multiyear and mini-grants to support Jewish organizations. Continue Reading
• Column: Regional Instability – So Sad, So Scary, So Vexing (10/6/2024) - Sen. Chuck Schumer's call for "regional stability" is questioned amidst ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts, historical tensions, and challenges with Hezbollah and Hamas, complicating Israel's future. Continue Reading
• Letter: Harris vs Trump for Israel (10/6/2024) - Mimi Ito effectively counters Bruce Ticker, highlighting Trump's policies benefiting Israel; Ticker’s criticisms of Trump and Netanyahu lack context. Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• Newly Imagined Light (10/10/2024) - A new poem from Lisa Tremback Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

• Awards and Accolades Abound for The Boulder Jewish Film Festival’s Offerings (10/10/2024) - Be sure to get your tickets early for these award-winners when they go on sale October 22. Continue Reading
• Sheerah Beerah BaSukkah with Colorado Hebrew Chorale (10/6/2024) - The Colorado Hebrew Chorale invites the community to join us for Sheerah Beerah BaSukkah, the Chorale's Annual Evening of Singing in the Sukkah, Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 (Chol Hamoed Sukkot), 7:30 - 9 p.m., at the Hebrew Educational Alliance, 3600 South Ivanhoe Street, Denver, CO 80237. The musical array includes holiday favorites in Hebrew and English, plus highlights from the beloved Allan Sherman… Continue Reading

Events

• Join the Walk for Hostages: October 13 in Boulder (10/10/2024) - After the anniversary of the October 7 massacre, the Boulder group Run For Their Lives continues weekly walks to raise awareness for 101 hostages still held by Hamas. Join us this Sunday at 1 pm. Continue Reading
• Thursday: Boulder Conversations with Extraordinary People: Marion Kreith, a Holocaust Survivor (10/8/2024) - The Museum of Boulder and the Boulder JCC proudly collaborate to bring you this Thursday's speaker for the 12th season of Boulder Conversations with Extraordinary People with guest speaker Marion Kreith! This series highlights the innovative people whose connection to our city makes Boulder the remarkable place it is today. This season’s theme is Diversity… Continue Reading