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Shabbat Shalom! Here is Morah Yehudis’ take on this week’s Torah portion. The weekly walk in support of the hostages continues this Sunday, January 12th. Meet at 1 pm at Pearl St. and 8th.
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
- New Interest-Free Loans Available to Jewish Community Members (1/9/2025) - JIFL offers interest-free loans to Jewish families in Colorado for children's activities and basic needs, supported by the Rose Community Foundation. Contact for details. Continue Reading
- Column: Too High a Human Cost: Controlling the West Bank (1/9/2025) - Israeli police officer Elad Yaakov Winkelstein was murdered in a terrorist attack that followed killings of two elderly women, highlighting ongoing violence tied to settlements. Continue Reading
- Letter: No Biblical Foundation for Tikkun Olam (1/9/2025) - The letter critiques modern interpretations of "tikkun olam," arguing they distort traditional Jewish teachings, prioritize secular agendas, and neglect community needs. Continue Reading
- Letter: Lots of Incorrect Information Circulating About Israel Clouds Perceptions (1/5/2025) - The writer supports Bruce Ticker, highlighting misinformation about Israel. They discuss Israel's democracy, coalition government challenges, and the tension between legislative and judicial powers, urging understanding of Israel's situation. Continue Reading
- Seeking Your Support on My Healing Journey (1/5/2025) - Facing cancer is a daunting task, and right now, I’m in need of some support. Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- The Gift Offered (1/9/2025) - A new poem from Todd Greenberg Continue Reading
- A Taste of Shabbos – Parashat Vayechi (1/8/2025) - The practice, not only on erev Yom Kippur but also on Friday nights, of blessing your children is taken from a source in this week’s parasha of Vayechi, when Yacov blessed his grandchildren. Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
- Tickets Still Available for Denver Jewish Film Festival That Starts January 23 (1/9/2025) - Tickets still available for the 29th Annual Denver Jewish Film Festival, which runs from January 23 to February 2, 2025, at the Mizel Arts and Culture Center at the JCC. Continue Reading
- Messages From “Nowhere” – a New and Insightful Book on Kabbalah (1/8/2025) - Renowned Boulder-area kabbalist and author, Samuel Ben-Or Avital, has just released his newest book, "Messages from “Nowhere”." The book contains many excellent exercises, articles, and stories, which Avital says can help the reader to make a great shift in their life. Continue Reading
- The Long Path Home (1/5/2025) - A poem from Lisa Tremback. Continue Reading
Events
- What Is Antisemitism? A Scholarly Reassessment (1/9/2025) - On Wednesday, January 15 at 7:00 pm at Congregation Bonai Shalom in Boulder, Dr. Thomas Pegelow Kaplan, the Louis P. Singer Endowed Chair in Jewish History at CU Boulder, will lead a discussion on Antisemitism.Antisemitism, as often described and analyzed, pervades all levels of society, also in mainstream democracies in Europe and North America. At… Continue Reading
- Walk This Sunday to Let Them Go Now (1/8/2025) - Run4TheirLives Boulder will walk for the 59th week this Sunday in support of the hostages being held in Gaza. Please join us. Continue Reading
- Unlock Your Potential With Mindfulness and Movement at the Boulder JCC This 2025! (1/5/2025) - Start your wellness journey and unlock your potential with the Boulder JCC this new year with the following programs to help you improve your mental and physical self. Continue Reading
- Upcoming Virtual Conversations from Wisdom Without Walls (1/5/2025) - Learn about upcoming virtual conversations with Jewish thinkers and leaders. Continue Reading
