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Shabbat Shalom. This week, we’ve gone from an uplifting experience at Sunday’s Boulder Jewish Festival, which featured last week’s Run For Their Lives walk (with hundreds participating) to the shocking (but not surprising) Israeli strikes on Iran last night (and on-going, apparently).
On Sunday, the weekly Run For Their Lives walk for the remaining hostages will take place for the 82nd time, but will begin earlier, at 11 am at Pearl and 8th streets, recognizing that the weather has become warmer. 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
- JEWISHcolorado Awards $78,600 in Staenberg Anything Grants™ to 16 Colorado Jewish Organizations (6/12/2025) - JEWISHcolorado announced 16 recipients of the 2025 Staenberg Anything Grants, distributing $78,600 to support various Jewish community projects across Colorado by enhancing nonprofit organizations. Continue Reading
- Column: When the Middle East Outranks Trivial Local Issues at City Hall (6/12/2025) - Former Assemblywoman Joan Millman endorses Maya Kornberg against incumbent Shahana Hanif, highlighting divisive foreign issues affecting local politics, particularly concerning antisemitism and mayoral candidates like Zohran Mamdani. Continue Reading
- View from Israel: Who Was Behind the Greta Thunberg Failed Publicity Stunt? (6/12/2025) - Zahir Birawi, described in the British Parliament as a person with links to Hamas, called himself a “founding member” of the Freedom Flotilla International Coalition, which arranged the recent failed Madleen yacht stunt to nowhere. Birawi, a Palestinian-British journalist at an Arabic-language satellite TV channel in London, was at the launch of the Madleen, livestreaming… Continue Reading
- Letter: IHRA Definition of Antisemitism (6/12/2025) - Elise Mordos urges the Boulder City Council to formally adopt the IHRA antisemitism definition to combat rising antisemitism following a June terrorist attack. Continue Reading
- JFS Boulder Support for Community Members (6/11/2025) - In partnership with Community Foundation Boulder County and Rose Community Foundation, JFS is offering support services for those impacted by the attack in Boulder. Continue Reading
- 29th Boulder Jewish Festival Largest Ever (6/8/2025) - An estimated 15,000+ people showed up on Pearl Street on Sunday, June 8th, to remember, and celebrate. Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Amit Manor Bar Mitzvah (6/12/2025) - On June 14, 2025, Amit Manor will be called to the Torah as Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Bonai Shalom. Continue Reading
- Benji Schwartz Bar Mitzvah (6/12/2025) - On Saturday, June 14, 2025, Benji Schwartz will be called to the Torah as Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Nevei Kodesh. Continue Reading
- Turning Inward (6/12/2025) - A new poem from Todd Greenberg. Continue Reading
- A Taste Of Shabbos – Parashat B’haalotecha (6/11/2025) - The post reflects on the duality of fire's symbolism, personal experiences with Torah teachings, and community resilience, intertwining these themes with Jewish tradition and personal growth. Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
- Join Artie Sandstone’s Solo Exhibition Opening at Boulder JCC (6/11/2025) - Artie Sandstone, a Miami pop artist, creates vibrant, whimsical art that inspires joy and nostalgia. Join his exhibition, Smile, on June 12 at Boulder JCC. Continue Reading
Events
- ‘Hate Has Absolutely No Place in Boulder’: Emergency Forum Against Antisemitism Draws Regional Leaders to Colorado Week After Firebomb Attack (6/12/2025) - Mayor Brockett hosted a summit in Boulder to address rising antisemitic violence, highlighting community support, strategies for action, and the need for moral clarity against hatred. Continue Reading
- Boulder Solidarity Shabbat (6/11/2025) - As our community reels from the recent attack, we invite you to join us for a Shabbat gathering that will heal. Continue Reading
- Join the Walk for Hostages on Father’s Day (6/11/2025) - Run4TheirLives Boulder will walk for the 82nd consecutive week this Sunday in support of the hostages being held in Gaza. Please join us. Continue Reading
