Weekly Edition: October 26th, 2024

Chag Sameach! The weekly walk in support of the hostages on Sunday continues, this week honoring the Bibas family who remain in Gaza today, and will continue every Sunday until all the hostages are home.

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 Peace Deal? Arabs Must Change Their Hostile Attitude First (10/23/2024) - Mohammed, a Palestinian, expresses relief at Hamas leader Sinwar's death. But many Palestinians hold deep hostility toward Israel, complicating peace prospects despite ongoing conflict. Continue Reading
• Letter: The Death of Sinwar Does Not Equal the End of the Conflict (10/23/2024) - Sinwar is gone, Palestinians could take the win and forge a path to peace, but they have consistently, intransigently rejected this option. Continue Reading
• The Missing Peace (10/21/2024) - By David Rubin Sauvage and Kawtar El Alaoui We contend it's possible to achieve peace in the Middle East. By peace, we don't mean a ceasefire, a settlement or even a peace treaty. Peace isn’t laying down arms–only to pick them up again at the next provocation. True peace is something softer, more delicate. It's… Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• A Taste of Shabbos: Bereshit Edition (10/23/2024) - Shabbat gatherings are gaining popularity, fostering community through meals and spiritual discussions, deepening awareness of Shabbat's significance and connection to mindfulness. Continue Reading
• Trevor Henshaw & Olivia Gold Bet Mitzvah (10/23/2024) - On Saturday, October 26, 2024, Trevor Henshaw & Olivia Gold will be called to the Torah as Bet Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem. Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

• The Boulder Jewish Film Festival Announces Six Additional Screenings (10/23/2024) - Sold out? We hope some of our newly added screenings will work for you. Continue Reading
• The Challenge of Programming the Boulder Jewish Film Festival After October 7 (10/21/2024) - This year's festival, which features more feel-good films and many Israel-centric titles, offers an opportunity for community sharing. Continue Reading

Events

• Understanding the BRCA Gene: A Women’s Health Night (10/23/2024) - Join the Women of the J at the Boulder JCC on Monday, October 28, from 6 to 8:30 pm for a night of Health Education about the BRCA gene. Gynecologic oncologist Dr. Christine Walsh of CU Anschutz will present the science behind the gene and why everyone must know their status. Health education for women… Continue Reading
• Join the Walk for Hostages: October 27 in Boulder (10/23/2024) - 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
• Colorado J Street Annual Breakfast Event Nov 14 at Temple Emanuel (10/23/2024) - Join us for the J Street Colorado Annual Event featuring Dr. Scheindlin and Dr. Shikaki discussing Israeli-Palestinian public opinion and future possibilities. Continue Reading
• Empower Teens: Tackling Antisemitism in Denver/Boulder Schools with StandWithUs (10/21/2024) - Free Teen event on October 27th in Denver, addressing Israel, antisemitism, and Jewish identity, led by educator Charlotte Korchak. Dinner included. Continue Reading
• Save the Date: ‘Love and Mercy’ After the Holocaust: The Vatican’s Postwar Clemency Campaign, 1945-1958 (10/21/2024) - Save the date for CU Boulder's Program in Jewish Studies' annual Holocaust Remembrance Day program public lecture, by Dr. Brown-Fleming, January 27, 2025. Continue Reading