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Shabbat Shalom and Pesach Sameach! Happy Passover! Check out our Passover page for the latest Passover information and invitations.
With hostilities ramping back up in Gaza, it is imperative that we continue to support the remaining hostages until they are all home. The weekly walk in support of the hostages continues this Sunday, April 20. Meet at Pearl and 8th Sunday at 1 pm.
Here is Morah Yehudis‘ take on this week’s Shabbat/Passover intersection.
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 the stories from this week:
News/Columns/Letters
- Exchange Summer Lecture Series at the Boulder JCC (4/17/2025) - Registration for the Exchange Lifelong Learning Program Summer Lecture Series at the Boulder JCC is open. The series begins May 5th and concludes on July 21. Continue Reading
- Jewish Afterschool Program Coming to Boulder (4/17/2025) - Congregation Har HaShem is excited to announce Sababa Boulder Valley, a new Afterschool Enrichment Program. Starting this fall, Sababa Boulder Valley will offer a fun and supportive environment for children to thrive academically, socially, and spiritually. Continue Reading
- Column: A Call to Arms – for Hamas, Not Israel (4/17/2025) - Sen. Bernie Sanders accuses Americans of complicity in Gaza's violence while advocating for restrictions on U.S. arms sales to Israel, ignoring weapons flowing to Hamas from Iran. Continue Reading
- Letter: 7 City Council Members Are on WANTED Posters (4/15/2025) - I would have been pleased if you had called out antisemitism in Boulder, specifically, as part of "our world". Antisemitism is penetrating Boulder, and I suspect that the offending people who need to see this exhibition, didn't. Continue Reading
- Addressing Economic Vulnerability in Our Jewish Community (4/14/2025) - Jewish Family Service of Colorado highlights the impact of economic hardship on the community, urging collective action to support those struggling with basic needs. Continue Reading
- Essential Education for Jewish Kids: Countering Antisemitism (4/14/2025) - To combat college antisemitism effectively, parents must acquire knowledge about Jewish history and anti-Zionism, enabling better education for their children. Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- A Taste of Shabbat From Pesach: Focus On Fours (4/17/2025) - The Haggadah's four sons symbolize generational challenges in Judaism post-Holocaust. Reviving connections requires empathy, patience, and engaging questions to reignite spiritual inquiry and understanding. Continue Reading
- Baruch Dayan HaEmet – Ken Schwartz z”l (4/15/2025) - Ken (Chaim) Schwartz, father of our member Professor Andrew Schwartz, died peacefully at home this morning (April 15, 2025) in New York. Continue Reading
- Passover Nostalgia: KKL-JNF Reveals Rare Archival Photos of Holiday Celebrations Through the Decades (4/14/2025) - KKL-JNF's new collection of historic Passover photos from 1925 to 1971 captures rich traditions, events, and cultural heritage of Israel. Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
Events
- JFest… The Best Night in Boulder! (4/17/2025) - Join the unforgettable JFest party on April 26 at the JCC in Boulder, featuring immersive activities, local vendors, and community connections. Continue Reading
- Humanitarian Walk for the 59 Hostages Still in Gaza (4/15/2025) - Run4TheirLives Boulder will walk for the 73rd consecutive week this Sunday in support of the hostages being held in Gaza. Please join us. Continue Reading
- Comedian John Novosad Headlines Congregation Beth Evergreen’s Annual Fundraiser (4/14/2025) - Congregation Beth Evergreen hosts its Annual Comedy Fundraiser featuring comedian John Novosad ("Hippieman") on May 4, including performances, food auction, and childcare. Continue Reading
