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Shabbat Shalom, and for those who celebrate, happy Halloween. Watch out for the kids walking around with or without parents in your neighborhood tonight!
Last month we began a new column with Rabbi Charna Rosenholtz, who is offering a 12-part column exploring the spiritual and psychological wisdom of each Hebrew month. Drawing from Torah, Kabbalah, Mussar, and seasonal awareness, each installment will highlight core themes, practices, and reflections to help ground us in sacred time. Join us on this monthly journey through the Jewish calendar. This month’s post is about Cheshvan.
As we’re sure you are aware, there is an election coming up for Boulder City Council next week. 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.
The Boulder Jewish Community Foundation has opened their 2025 Grant Request cycle. Find out more 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
- Column: A ‘Place for Hate’ in a Skokie Park as Well as Coming Elections (10/30/2025) - As the Middle East crisis stains four election campaigns, a small army of teen-agers in Skokie, Illinois, ganged up on five Jewish children on Oct. 7. Continue Reading
- Letter: History Matters (10/30/2025) - I agree with Ed Kass. The conversation is a start. However, progress in settling the conflict between Arabs/Palestinians and Israel requires acceptance of past history. Continue Reading
- If You Want the Settler Terrorism to Stop…. Maybe a Letter to Trump Can Help (10/29/2025) - What have we got to lose? Here's an example. Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Make Your Own Swedish Scones and Enjoy a Nourishing Brunch! (10/30/2025) - Join us on Nov. 9 at Boulder Center for Judaism for Chassidic mysticism, scone-making, brunch, and community connection. Continue Reading
- New Jewish Hospice Singing Group (10/30/2025) - Shirei Nechama (songs of comfort) is a new, volunteer Boulder County music group whose mission is to bring Jewish music into hospice settings in homes, hospice centers, and senior care facilities -- Our goal is to provide comfort to Jewish patients and their families through song and music. This volunteer trio includes Kim Korevaar (vocals), Linda Salvay (guitar and vocals),… Continue Reading
- Seeing the Sacred Signs (10/29/2025) - Spiritual Direction aids personal and communal growth by fostering awareness of life’s purpose, connecting with God, and recognizing the sacred in daily experiences. Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
- Boulder Philharmonic Explores Life, Loss, and Resilience in Strauss & Shostakovich (10/29/2025) - On November 2, 2025, the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, led by conductor Michael Butterman, presents a poignant concert featuring resilience-themed pieces from Jandali, Strauss, and Shostakovich. Continue Reading
Events
- Opportunities to Reflect on the Life of Yitzhak Rabin (10/30/2025) - On Nov. 4th, UCLA's Center for Israel Studies hosts an online discussion with Itamar Rabinovich about Yitzhak Rabin's legacy. A follow-up Zoom discussion is on Nov. 12th. Continue Reading
- JCC Denver Hosts Annual Todah Celebration, November 15 (10/30/2025) - The Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center’s (JCC Denver) annual fundraising event, TODAH, will be held on November 15, 2025 at the community center in Denver. Continue Reading
- Visiting Resident of Judea and Samaria to Speak in Boulder (10/29/2025) - Sunday, Nov. 2 American-Israeli Natalie Sopinsky will give a presentation in north Boulder. Continue Reading
