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Shabbat Shalom, and chag Sukkot sameach! Happy Sukkot!
It is hard to believe that after 734 days, this crazy, brutal war in Gaza just MIGHT be coming to end — and/or at least the hostages MIGHT be coming home by … next Tuesday?! Dare we hope? Dare we believe? There have been fits and starts to be sure over the last two years. But, but, but, this just MIGHT be the real thing. Dare, hope, believe, but PRAY that it is finally over. At least until Hamas — or Islamic Jihad, or the PFLP — violates THIS “permanent” ceasefire. We’ll see if two years of brutal war, with tens of thousands of casualties all over the Middle East, will actually impact real facts on the ground in the region.
Boulder Jewish News brings you a new monthly column by Rabbi Charna Rosenholtz: Twelve Tribes, Twelve Months: A New Look at Jewish Time. Each month, Rabbi Charna will explore a different Hebrew month alongside one of the twelve tribes of Israel—the sons of Jacob—based on teachings found in the Torah and later interpretations. This first column covers this first/seventh month of Tishrei. Check it out if you haven’t read it yet.
As we’re sure you are aware, there is an election coming up for Boulder City Council next month. The Boulder Jewish News is an IRS 501(c)3 charitable organization, and therefore can’t comment on or advocate for or against any candidates in any election. However, Stop Antisemitism Colorado has announced their endorsements for City Council, and we thought you might be interested. You can find them here.
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with our brothers and sisters under attack in the UK, 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
- Sheerah Schmearah in the Sukkah – CHC’s Annual Sing-Along in the Sukkah (10/9/2025) - The Colorado Hebrew Chorale invites you to start you Sukkah-hopping day with singing, a “Schmear” and welcoming Ushpizin – special musical guests. Continue Reading
- The Antisemitic Attempt to Change the Narrative of 10/7 (10/9/2025) - Unfortunately, in my position as a University Research Fellow, I am constantly exposed to the results of this successful antisemitic campaign to change the narrative by changing the definition of "Nakba." Continue Reading
- Column: Can We Prevent Future Manchesters? (10/9/2025) - We can hope that President Trump’s Gaza plan will end the war between Israel and Hamas, but who will end the war against the Jews in the rest of the world? Continue Reading
- 2 Colorado Delegates Elected to World Zionist Congress (10/5/2025) - The American Zionist Movement recently announced the certification of results in the election as well as the allocation of United States seats in the Congress — known as “the parliament of the Jewish people.” The Congress will convene in Jerusalem from October 28 to 30, 2025. Continue Reading
- An Open Letter to Run For Their Lives – Boulder, Day #731 (10/5/2025) - Bruce Shaffer expresses gratitude for community support during recovery from the June 1 attack, emphasizes the need for proactive Jewish engagement in Boulder, and hopes for the hostages' safe return. Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Celebrate Sukkot at the Boulder JCC’s Milk and Honey Farm: A Joyful Harvest Festival for the Whole Family (10/9/2025) - Bring the whole family—grandparents, toddlers, and everyone in between—for a joyful celebration of Sukkot at Milk and Honey Farm on Sunday, October 12! Continue Reading
- Eliana Schad Bat Mitzvah (10/9/2025) - On Saturday, October 4th, 2025, Eliana Schad was called to the Torah as Bat Mitzvah with Adventure Judaism. Continue Reading
- Miles Detsky Bar Mitzvah (10/9/2025) - On Saturday, October 11th, 2025, Miles Detsky will be called to the Torah as Bar Mitzvah with Adventure Judaism. Continue Reading
- Treasure Under the Bridge – Kol Nidre 5786 (10/5/2025) - There was once a very poor man, a simple and pious Jew, in a shtetl somewhere in Ukraine, or maybe it was Poland. He could barely feed his family and all the doors in his house were broken. One night he had a dream and in his dream he saw that if he set off… Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
- Official Enemies, Iran and Israel Share a Tradition of Cinematic Excellence (10/9/2025) - "Tatami," the first film to be co-directed by an Israeli and and Iranian filmmaker, is both a stunning sports drama and a suspenseful political thriller. Continue Reading
- The Boulder Jewish Film Festival Adds Three Screenings (10/5/2025) - Tickets are now on sale, and films do sell out quickly, so don't delay! Continue Reading
Events
- Finding Support Through Infertility: A Free Monthly Group for Women in Boulder (10/9/2025) - If you're navigating the challenges of infertility, you don't have to face them alone. Continue Reading
