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Shabbat Shalom! Here is Morah Yehudis’ take on this week’s Torah portion.
With the release of the first three hostages of the latest ceasefire 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 24th. Meet at 1 pm at Pearl St. and 8th. Hopefully, we will celebrate the release of the next four 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
- Liz Lebeaux Vantine Named Deputy Director of JEWISHcolorado’s Jewish Community Relations Council (1/23/2025) - Liz Lebeaux Vantine has been appointed Deputy Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council, aiming to strengthen community impact during critical times. Continue Reading
- Column: Will the Characters Left in Charge Shatter the Ceasefire? (1/23/2025) - Emily Damari and fellow hostages were released during a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, raising concerns about ongoing tensions and future negotiations in the region. Continue Reading
- Letter: Thomas Friedman: The Judenrate of Our Time (1/23/2025) - Notwithstanding the continuing delusions of New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman, there is no significant difference between the antisemitic genocidal purpose of the Palestinian Authority and Hamas. The ONLY difference is that the PA wears suits and Hamas wears keffiyeh. Continue Reading
- Letter: More on Media’s Anti-Israel Bias (1/21/2025) - The letter critiques media bias against Israel, highlights misleading casualty figures from Hamas, and discusses challenges in combating misinformation on social platforms. Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Taste of Judaism – A Six Week Course About Jewish Culture, Traditions, and Values. (1/21/2025) - Parents of young children in the Boulder area now have an exciting opportunity to dive into Jewish culture, traditions, and values with the launch of a new six-week course, Taste of Judaism. Starting Tuesday, January 28th, this program is designed to fit parents' busy schedules while offering a meaningful exploration of Jewish life. Taste of Judaism is… Continue Reading
- A Taste of Shabbos – Parashat Va’eira (1/21/2025) - This parasha highlights the significance of wine at Shabbat, linking Kiddush and Kaddish, and exploring joy, redemption, and spiritual elevation. Continue Reading
- Cam Miller Bet Mitzvah (1/21/2025) - On Saturday, January 25, 2025, Cam Miller will be called to the Torah as Bet Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem. Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
- Boulder Filmmakers Screen and Talk at Denver Jewish Film Festival (1/22/2025) - "For the Living," a feature documentary by Boulder filmmakers will screen on Tuesday, Jan. 28th at the Denver JCC as part of the Denver Jewish Film Festival. Continue Reading
- 2025 Denver Jewish Film Festival Debuts Thursday; Features Five Special Nights (1/21/2025) - The 2025 Denver Jewish Film Festival kicks off with the opening night film "Running on Sand" this Thursday, 1/23. Continue Reading
Events
- Annual Rosenschein Holocaust Education Program with Acclaimed Historian Jeffrey Veidlinger (1/23/2025) - Join Boulder JCC on February 24 for a Holocaust education program by historian Jeffrey Veidlinger, exploring the origins of genocidal violence. Continue Reading
- Second Colorado Jewish Climate Summit Coming to Denver (1/22/2025) - On February 2nd, Colorado Jewish Climate Action (CJCA) will host its second community-wide climate summit at the Hebrew Educational Alliance in Denver. Continue Reading
- Join the Boulder JCC in Supporting Israeli CU Women’s Basketball Player (1/22/2025) - Join the Boulder JCC in supporting CU Women’s Basketball on Sunday, February 2. Experience the thrill of college basketball as the CU Boulder Women's Basketball goes head-to-head with The Texas Tech Lady Raiders. Continue Reading
- Updated Intro to Judaism Through a Humanistic Lens (1/21/2025) - You're invited to a free, 3-session class held at the Boulder Public Library at 1001 Arapahoe on January 25 and February 1 and 8 . This mini-course is designed by the Society for Humanistic Judaism for those new to Judaism, or wanting to learn about Humanistic Judaism Continue Reading
- Walk For 94 Remaining Hostages On Sunday (1/21/2025) - Run4TheirLives Boulder will walk for the 61st consecutive week this Sunday in support of the hostages being held in Gaza. Please join us. Continue Reading
