Weekly Edition: April 4th, 2025

Shabbat Shalom! Only one more week until Passover — how’s the cleaning going? 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 6. Meet at 1 pm at Pearl St. and 8th.

Here is Morah Yehudis‘ take on this week’s Torah portion.

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

• Column: Lacking Civil Discourse: ‘Judenrats’ Vs ‘Psycho Pro-Israel’ (4/3/2025) - Recent discourse on Israel shows troubling rhetoric from both sides, with threats and accusations overshadowing meaningful dialogue amidst the ongoing conflict and political maneuvering. Continue Reading
• Another Day, Another Accusation of Genocide in Gaza (4/1/2025) - Another Day, Another Accusation of Genocide in Gaza:A riposte to Amos Goldberg and Daniel Blatman’s article in Haaretz Newspaper ‘There’s No Auschwitz in Gaza, but it’s still Genocide,' (Haaretz, January 30th, 2025).Dr. Ian Jaffe, Ph.D., Holocaust and Genocide Studies, (Research Fellow, Ariel University).Dr Jack Sigman, Ph.D., Holocaust and Genocide Studies, (Research Fellow, University of Arizona).In… Continue Reading
• Letter: Palestinians Continue to Dissimulate (4/1/2025) - Recent revisions in Palestinian school curricula retain anti-Israel sentiment and glorify martyrdom, highlighting ongoing Palestinian dissimulation despite efforts to secure aid. Continue Reading
• Opinion: We Need a Trump DOGE Office in Ramallah… (3/30/2025) - The Palestinian Authority continues its "Pay to Slay" policy despite claims to end it, with payments to terrorists still ongoing through new funding schemes. Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• We’ve Saved You a Great Seder Seat! (4/3/2025) - Boulder Center for Judaism will once again host and prepare a mouth-watering multi-course feast replete with delicious wine and handmade Matzo for friends of our community who wish to celebrate Passover together. Continue Reading
• Passover Queer Seder at JCC Denver on April 17 (4/3/2025) - The Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center will host its annual Queer Seder on April 17, celebrating LGBTQIA+ freedom alongside Passover traditions and reflections. Tickets are on a sliding scale. Continue Reading
• Eli Davis Bar Mitzvah (4/3/2025) - On Saturday, April 5, 2025 Eli Davis will be called to the Torah as Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Nevei Kodesh. Continue Reading
• Judah Mallon Bet Mitzvah (4/3/2025) - On Saturday, April 5, 2025, Judah Mallon will be called to the Torah as Bet Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem. Continue Reading
• Baruch Dayan HaEmet – Michael Bronstein z”l (4/3/2025) - Michael "Mike" Bronstein passed away on April 2, 2025. Graveside funeral will be on April 4th, 2025 in Boulder. Continue Reading
• A Taste of Shabbos – Parashat Vayikra (4/1/2025) - The third book of the Torah, Leviticus, emphasizes personal connections with God and finding individual purpose through divine calling. Continue Reading
• Passover 2025 Catering Options (3/30/2025) - Passover is less than a month away, and area restaurants are posting their Passover catering menus. So for those of you who have "left Mitzrayim" of cooking your own seder meals, here are some options to look into. Continue Reading
• Foundation Stones (3/30/2025) - The Torah portion Pekudei describes the Tabernacle's significance and stones' role in representing connection, memory, holiness, and nature in the community. Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

Events

• ITME Briefing at the Boulder JCC: The Domino Effect of October 7 (4/3/2025) - Monday, April 7: The October 7th attacks catalyzed significant changes in Middle Eastern dynamics, necessitating an analysis of key actors, conflicts, and their implications on the region's future. Continue Reading
• Men of the J Announce April 2025 Activities (4/1/2025) - Check out all the wonderful opportunities for fellowship during the month of April, 2025! Continue Reading
• Join the Walk for Hostages on April 6th (4/1/2025) - Run4TheirLives Boulder will walk for the 71st consecutive week this Sunday in support of the hostages being held in Gaza. Please join us. Continue Reading
• Jewish-Buddhist Dialogue At Naropa Wednesday (3/30/2025) - Join Naropa’s Keating Schachter Center for Interspirituality on April 2nd for an engaging dialogue with esteemed Buddhist and Jewish teachers, Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, Dr. Amelia Hall, Rabbi Or Rose, and Löpon Charlotte Rotterdam. Continue Reading