Weekly Edition: July 4th, 2025

Shabbat Shalom, and Happy Independence Day!

In Boulder on Sunday, the weekly Run For Their Lives walk for the remaining hostages will take place for the 85th week, beginning at 10:30 am at Pearl and 8th streets. There will be security accompanying the walk.

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with our brothers and sisters under attack in Israel, Ukraine, and in Boulder. May the injured in June 1’s attack have a refuah shlemah, a full and complete recovery. Am Yisrael Chai!

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

Here are the stories from this week:

News/Columns/Letters

• Column: Dragging American Jews Through the Mud in New York Mayoral Race (7/3/2025) - In his pursuit of political power, Zohran Mamdani insists on dragging American Jews through the mud. Mamdani’s campaign for mayor of New York City is no less ugly than anything else touched by anti-Israel activists. Continue Reading
• Opinion: Putting Egypt and Turkey On Notice (7/3/2025) - The Iranian regime’s stated goal from its inception has been the total annihilation of the State of Israel. This is not a slogan, but a cornerstone of Iranian religious, political, and military doctrine. Continue Reading
• Letter: From “Sieg Heil” to “Free Palestine” (7/3/2025) - The murder of Karen Diamond in Boulder, Colorado by a Jew hating sociopathic Muslim screaming "Free Palestine" is no different than the murders of millions of Jews in the Holocaust by sociopathic jew hating Germans screaming "Sieg Heil". Continue Reading
• JEWISHcolorado Raises $160,000 for Boulder Attack Victims and Security Needs  (7/2/2025) - JEWISHcolorado announced today it has raised and allocated nearly $160,000 with support from more than 850 donors in the wake of the horrific firebomb attack in Boulder on June 1, 2025, that killed one person and injured 14 others. Continue Reading
• ADL Deeply Saddened to Learn of a Fatality in Boulder Firebombing Attack (6/30/2025) - ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Karen Diamond resulting from injuries sustained during the antisemitic firebombing in Boulder, Colorado, at a peaceful Run for Their Lives walk to bring attention to the hostages being held by Hamas. Continue Reading
• Summer 2025: Record Number of Israeli Shlichim Head to North America (6/30/2025) - This summer, The Jewish Agency sent a record 2,050 Israeli emissaries to North American camps, strengthening connections between young Jewish communities across continents. Continue Reading
• Opinion: J Street vs. Israel Over Iran (6/30/2025) - When Israel launched a precision strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities on June 13, nearly every segment of the U.S. Jewish community rallied behind it. But there was one conspicuous exception: J Street. Continue Reading
• New Adoptee Support Group to Start (6/29/2025) - The Adoptee Support Group resumes, fostering a community for adoptees to share experiences and insights, guided by Janice E. Shayne, on July 22nd. Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• This Sanctuary is My Friend (7/3/2025) - A new poem from Todd Greenberg. Continue Reading
• A Taste of Shabbos – Parashat Chukat (7/2/2025) - This Torah portion focuses more on mortality than any other. It is sadly an appropriate reading for this week, especially in Boulder, with the sudden passing of a beloved member of the Jewish community, and the tragic death of the bombing victim of June 1, who succumbed to terrible burns. May their memories be for… Continue Reading
• Eulogy for Joe Secor z”l (6/30/2025) - Rabbi Marc Soloway gave the eulogy for Joe Secor on June 30, 2025. Continue Reading
• Baruch Dayan HaEmet – Karen Diamond z”l (6/30/2025) - Karen Diamond, 81, passed away last Wednesday afternoon, June 25, 2025 from injuries sustained during the antisemitic terrorist attack on the walk on Pearl Street Mall on June 1st.  Continue Reading
• Baruch Dayan HaEmet – Joe Secor z”l (6/27/2025) - Joseph (Joe) Secor passed away suddenly on Thursday morning, June 26, 2025. We are devastated to announce the sudden death of a beloved Bonai Shalom member and friend to so many. Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

Events

• Solidarity Walk: Bring Them Home Now, Before Day 639 (7/2/2025) - Run4TheirLives Boulder will walk for the 85th consecutive week this Sunday in support of the hostages being held in Gaza. Please join us. Continue Reading
• Divorce & Discovery: New Visions for Jewish Healing Program Comes to Colorado in August (6/29/2025) - Divorce & Discovery partners with JCC Ranch Camp to offer a transformative retreat for divorcing Jews in Colorado from August 21-24, 2025. Continue Reading
• MEN’S EVENT: Save the Date and Don’t Miss Out! (6/29/2025) - The MEN’S EVENT is scheduled for October 29, 2025, in Denver, featuring camaraderie, conversation, and food. Details on registration coming soon. Continue Reading