Weekly Edition: March 21st, 2025

Shabbat Shalom!

With hostilities ramping back up in Gaza, it is imperative that we continue to support the remaining hostages until they are all home. The weekly walk in support of the hostages continues this Sunday, March 23. Meet at 1 pm at Pearl St. and 8th.

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 the women of this country. Am Yisrael Chai!

Here are the stories from this week:

News/Columns/Letters

• Enjoy Riding? We Are Looking For People Like You! (3/20/2025) - Did you know Jews ride motorcycles? Yes, there are over 50 clubs across the United States who belong to the Jewish Motorcyclists Alliance (JMA) with intimidating names such as Mazel Tuffs, Chai-Way Riders, Hillel’s Angels, and the Mountain Menschen. Unfortunately, there is no club in Colorado but we are about to change that! Our vision… Continue Reading
• Column: Trump May Be On Right Track In Columbia Protest Flap (3/20/2025) - President Trump is lumping U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer together with pro-Palestinian student leader Mahmoud Khalil. He proclaimed last week that Schumer is no longer Jewish but is now a “Palestinian.” Four days earlier, his ICE agency set the stage to deport Khalil for possible support of Hamas. Continue Reading
• JEWISHcolorado Opens Applications for 2025 Anything Grants™ (3/17/2025) - The Staenberg Anything Grants™ support local Jewish organizations in Colorado with one-time matching grants for specific projects. Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• How a Semester in Israel Shaped One Student’s Jewish Identity (3/20/2025) - For 16-year-old Gabrielle Bogan, a junior at Denver South High School, Judaism has always been an integral part of her identity. Her childhood includes Friday nights celebrating Shabbat with family and friends, attending synagogue with her grandfather “Ish,” and serving as Vice President of her BBYO chapter and Israeli Relations representative for United Synagogue Youth… Continue Reading
• Design An Heirloom Seder Plate (3/20/2025) - Boulder Center for Judaism invites your whole family to participate in a children’s centric Passover experience. With Passover rapidly approaching we hope you will plan to bring your child or children to our new headquarters on Sunday, April 6, 11 am, and together design a heirloom seder plate. This is not just any seder plate, it… Continue Reading
• A Taste of Shabbos – Parashat Vayakhel (3/18/2025) - This parasha emphasizes the significance of the Mishkan's construction and Shabbat observance, exploring themes of divinity, human emotions, and partnership with G-d in achieving holiness. Continue Reading
• Austin-Malachowski Wedding (3/18/2025) - On Monday, March 3, 2025, Adam Austin was married to Chana Malachowski. Continue Reading
• Passover Retreat in Moab, April 11-13, 2025 (3/17/2025) - Experience Passover in Moab, Utah with activities including hikes, communal meals, Torah reading, and crafts for children. Continue Reading
• Purim: Masks and Identity (3/17/2025) - Purim teaches about hidden identities, with costumes symbolizing concealment. Esther's bravery reveals the strength to embrace one's true self, even amidst fear. Continue Reading
• Baruch Dayan HaEmet – Jack Turgel z”l (3/17/2025) - Jack Turgel (Yaakov ben Shmuel halevi v'Chaya), father of Daniel Turgel, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025. Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

• RMJHS Goes Behind The Scenes Of The Podcast The Nightingale of Iran (3/20/2025) - Galeet and Danielle Dardashti, sisters and co-creators of the award-winning audio documentary The Nightingale of Iran, will present a look behind the scenes of the podcast in an evening of storytelling and music at the Elaine Wolf Theatre on Tuesday, April 1. The event is presented by the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society in partnership… Continue Reading
• In Community (3/20/2025) - A new poem from Todd Greenberg. Continue Reading

Events

• 534 Days Since Hostages in Gaza: Remembering Lives (3/18/2025) - Run4TheirLives Boulder will walk for the 69th consecutive week this Sunday in support of the hostages being held in Gaza. Please join us. Continue Reading
• Letters and Tracks: Stories of Resilience at The Arts Hub (3/18/2025) - The Arts Hub and Boulder JCC present Letters and Tracks: Stories of Resilience on April 21, 2025, honoring Holocaust remembrance through music, theater, and visual art. Continue Reading
• JFest: Our Community Celebration (3/17/2025) - JFest, Boulder JCC's major fundraiser on April 22-23, aims to raise $350,000 for community programs. Contributions are tax-deductible and celebrated at the event to be held April 26. Continue Reading