Weekly Edition: July 25th, 2025

Shabbat Shalom!

In Boulder on Sunday, the weekly Run For Their Lives walk for the remaining hostages will take place for the 88th week, beginning at 10:30 am at Pearl and 8th streets. There will be security accompanying the walk.

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 in Boulder. May the remaining injured from June 1’s attack have a refuah shlemah, a full and complete recovery. Am Yisrael Chai!

Here are the stories from this week:

News/Columns/Letters

• Gaza Humanitarian Update: Special Briefing Friday 10am MDT (7/24/2025) - Join Jewish Federations of North America Friday, 7/25 at 10 am for a special briefing on the humanitarian aid crisis in Gaza. Continue Reading
• Column: Bibi’s Nobel Nomination for Donald: More Nutty Than Noble (7/24/2025) - Crazed minds are bound to think alike, as with those belonging to President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Continue Reading
• Letter: The Internalized Jew Hatred of Anti- Zionist Jews (7/24/2025) - The letter argues that anti-Zionist Jews abandon Judaism by neglecting Jerusalem's significance, emphasizing that their stance undermines Jewish identity and sovereignty. Continue Reading
• Opinion: Part Two: Does the Democrat Nominee for NYC’s Mayor Promote Antisemitism? (7/22/2025) - Zohar Mamdani's candidacy raises concerns about antisemitism due to his support for the slogan “From the River to the Sea,” implying Israel's destruction and Jewish persecution. Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• Shabbat on the Water (7/22/2025) - Join Adventure Judaism for a calm Shabbat experience on the water Saturday July 26th at Union Reservoir Nature Area from 10 am to noon. Continue Reading
• A Taste of Shabbos – Parashat Matot-Masei (7/22/2025) - The concluding portions of the Torah remind us of balance between personal choices and divine guidance, highlighting the significance of Shabbat in this journey. Continue Reading
• Friday on Flagstaff (7/20/2025) - Adventure Judaism’s Fridays on Flagstaff is always a highlight of the summer. Join us this Friday, July 25, at 6 pm. Continue Reading
• A Love That Doesn’t End: Inside OneFamily’s Healing Retreat for Widows and Mothers-in-Law (7/20/2025) - OneFamily hosted a unique retreat for bereaved women, fostering connection and healing through shared grief, therapeutic workshops, and mutual understanding of loss. Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

• Neustadt Jewish Arts, Authors, Movies and Music Festival Kicks Off September 2 (7/20/2025) - The 18th Neustadt JAAMM Festival in Denver runs from September 2 to mid-October, showcasing Jewish arts, authors, films, and music, featuring diverse events and talent. Continue Reading

Events

• Yet Another Week; So Another Walk (7/24/2025) - Run4TheirLives Boulder will walk for the 88th consecutive week this Sunday in support of the hostages being held in Gaza. Please join us. Continue Reading