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Shabbat Shalom! Here is Morah Yehudis’ take on this week’s Torah portion.
With the announcement of a ceasefire/hostage release deal, it is imperative that we continue to support the hostages until they are all home. The weekly walk in support of the hostages continues this Sunday, January 19th. Meet at 1 pm at Pearl St. and 8th. Hopefully, we will celebrate the release of the first five hostages from this deal.
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
- Boulder City Council Passes Declaration Against Antisemitism (1/16/2025) - A coalition of Colorado Jewish organizations commended the Boulder City Council for its declaration denouncing antisemitism, marking a crucial step following a year of increased disruptions and concerning incidents targeting Jewish council members and the broader Jewish community. Continue Reading
- Stacey Aviva Flint Named a Jewish Education Fellow by M2 (1/16/2025) - Stacey Aviva Flint, Director of Education and Community Engagement of The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) in Longmont, will participate in the Peoplehood Research Fellowship. Continue Reading
- Column: The Anti-Israel Evil That News Editors Do (1/16/2025) - The New York Times' coverage of Israeli-Palestinian events often highlights Palestinian suffering while downplaying Israeli casualties, reflecting perceived media bias and leaving readers uninformed. Continue Reading
- Letter: Alternative to Israeli Control of West Bank Already Tried and Failed: Gaza (1/16/2025) - The letter criticizes Bruce Ticker’s views on Israel's past actions in Gaza, emphasizing Hamas's violent behavior and the necessity for Israel to achieve victory over terrorism. Continue Reading
- JEWISHcolorado and JCRC Welcome Israel-Hamas Ceasefire (1/15/2025) - JEWISHcolorado and the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) welcome the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. This moment brings renewed hope for the safe and swift return of all hostages and marks a first step to alleviating suffering in the region. Continue Reading
- Sometimes Scholars are Wrong: Dr. Omar Bartov’s Genocide Accusation (1/15/2025) - Dr. Sigman discusses the complexities of genocide accusations, focusing on Dr. Omar Bartov's shifting stance on Israel and Gaza, emphasizing legal definitions and historical precedents. Continue Reading
- “I Survived Auschwitz” Social Media Campaign Launches (1/13/2025) - Claims Conference Launches “I Survived Auschwitz: Remember This” To Commemorate The 80th Anniversary Of The Liberation Of Auschwitz, The Extermination Camp Notorious For The Murder Of More Than 1.1 Million Jewish Men, Women And Children. Continue Reading
- Opinion: Historians Trampling History (in Gaza) (1/13/2025) - Rafael Medoff criticizes AHA's resolution on "scholasticide," arguing it unjustly blames Israel for educational damage in Gaza, ignoring Hamas's role in terrorism. Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Boulder County Center for Judaism Opens New Synagogue and Community Center (1/16/2025) - “The Grand Opening Celebration was uplifting, beautiful, full of goodness, teaching in every way, caring, community. The space itself is so full of light, airy, inspiring. I understand now [Rabbi and Chany’s] excitement. It has become mine, too.” Continue Reading
- A Taste of Shabbos – Parashat Shemot (1/15/2025) - The people Israel's observance of the Sabbath began in Egypt, intended to provide spiritual rejuvenation and protect against tyranny. Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
- Colorado Hebrew Chorale Presents “The Girl Who Sang – In Story and Song” (1/16/2025) - The Colorado Hebrew Chorale presents “The Girl Who Sang- In Story and Song” in recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 at the Belmar Branch of the Jefferson County Public Library in Lakewood, CO. Continue Reading
- Wonderment (1/16/2025) - A new poem from Lisa Tremback, with a link to her GoFundMe page to support her in her cancer journey. Continue Reading
Events
- “Hope Is Mandatory” – Walk For the Hostages On Sunday (1/16/2025) - Run4TheirLives Boulder will walk for the 60th consecutive week this Sunday in support of the hostages being held in Gaza. Please join us. Continue Reading
- “Hope Is Mandatory” – Walk On Sunday (1/13/2025) - Run4TheirLives Boulder will walk for the 60th consecutive week this Sunday in support of the hostages being held in Gaza. Please join us. Continue Reading
