Weekly Edition: May 16th, 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. This will be the 78th consecutive weekly walk in support of the hostages this Sunday, May 18th . Meet at Pearl and 8th Sunday at 1 pm.

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

• Adventure Rabbi Announces Online Family Jewish Education Classes (5/15/2025) - Adventure Judaism offers an interactive online Family Jewish Education program with four ten-month curricula, emphasizing flexibility and hands-on activities for families. Continue Reading
• Column: Trump & N.Y. Gov. Hochul in Race to the Bottom over Holocaust and Yeshivas (5/15/2025) - Recent political maneuvers by President Trump and Governor Hochul include the dismissals from the Holocaust Memorial Council and changes in New York education laws, raising concerns about political motivations and educational quality. Continue Reading
• 5,000 March in Hungary with Holocaust Survivors to Mark 80 Years of Liberation (5/13/2025) - Sixty Holocaust survivors joined 5,000 participants in Hungary, commemorating 80 years since liberation and promoting Holocaust education against rising antisemitism. Continue Reading
• Yom Yerushalayim: From Ethiopia To Jerusalem (5/12/2025) - Israel's historic Zionist efforts to rescue Ethiopian Jews, counters claims of racism with examples of humanitarian actions. Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• Celebrate Lag B’Omer at a Festive Pre-Shabbat BBQ Dinner (5/15/2025) - Boulder Center for Judaism would like to invite you to an extra-special celebration in honor of the holiday of Lag Baomer on Friday, May 16. Continue Reading
• A Taste of Shabbos – Parashat Emor (5/13/2025) - The parasha "Emor" emphasizes the duties of cohanim, the significance of nurturing youth, and the connection between Shabbat and the Omer counting celebration. Continue Reading
• Escape the Hustle and Reconnect with Shabbat on the Farm for 20s/30s (5/12/2025) - Join young adults for a meaningful Shabbat gathering at Milk and Honey Farm, enjoying nature, community, and a potluck dinner on June 20. Continue Reading
• Addie Poel Bet Mitzvah (5/12/2025) - On Saturday, May 17th,, 2025, Addie Poel will be called to the Torah as Bet Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem. Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

Events

• Celebrate Baby Goat Shavuot at Milk and Honey Farm (5/15/2025) - Join us for Baby Goat Shavuot at Milk and Honey Farm on June 3, celebrating new life, Shavuot traditions, and fresh pizza. Registration required. Continue Reading
• Celebrate Edan, Remember the 58 – Walk This Sunday (5/13/2025) - Run4TheirLives Boulder will walk for the 78th consecutive week this Sunday in support of the hostages being held in Gaza. Please join us. Continue Reading