Shabbat shalom! Tonight was opening night of our own local production of “Fiddler on the Roof” at the Dairy Arts Center. Kudos to our own Tevye, Rabbi Marc Soloway, and Director/Producer Sarah Nowak on a fabulous production, featuring a local cast and crew with lots of Boulder Jewish community faces. The show has a sold-out run of eight performances coming up through January 25th.
In September, 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 highlights core themes, practices, and reflections to help ground us in sacred time. Join us on this monthly journey through the Jewish calendar. The most recent post is about the current month of Tevet.
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with our brothers and sisters under attack in Australia, 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
- Blue Compass Report: Jewish Professionals in Secular Nonprofits Facing Rising Antisemitism (1/15/2026) - A report reveals rising workplace antisemitism in secular nonprofits, highlighting Jewish professionals' challenges and the impending support network launch by Blue Compass in 2026. Continue Reading
- Column: Distorted Language Over War Crimes (1/15/2026) - “At no time were they yelling that they wanted to kill people,” says Carlos Nieves, an assistant commissioner in the NYPD in October 2023. From Australian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah: “Armed struggle is a moral and legal right of the colonized and the brutalized.” So goes the unchecked influence of distorted language that routinely accompanies anti-Israel… Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Baruch Dayan HaEmet – Marion Kreith z”l (1/13/2026) - Marion Kreith died of heart failure on December 27th, 2025 at age 98. Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
- Local “Fiddler” Production Pure Delight (1/15/2026) - A talented local cast, including Rabbi Marc Soloway as Tevye, brings "Fiddler on the Roof" to life at the Dairy Arts Center, captivating audiences. Continue Reading
- Rising Vocal Star Stella Cole Joins the Boulder Philharmonic February 6 (1/15/2026) - Vocalist Stella Cole will perform with the Boulder Philharmonic at the Boulder Theater on February 6, 2026, showcasing her unique style with orchestral arrangements. Continue Reading
- A Star Amidst a Sea of Darkness (1/15/2026) - A new poem by Lisa Tremback Continue Reading
Events
- 2026 Symposium on Spirituality and the Environment at Har HaShem on Feb. 1 (1/15/2026) - Climate Grief, Spiritual Resilience, And Hope: Congregation Har Hashem Hosts Annual Symposium On Spirituality And The Environment Amid Times Of Environmental Chaos Boulder, CO — Congregation Har Hashem will host its annual Symposium on Spirituality & the Environment, a community-wide gathering that invites reflection on the spiritual, emotional, and ethical dimensions of life in a… Continue Reading
- All About Coffee! (1/15/2026) - Join Boulder Center for Judaism on January 25 for a delicious brunch and coffee themed conversation. Continue Reading
- Celebrate the “Birthday of the Trees” at the Boulder JCC (1/13/2026) - The Boulder JCC is hosting a diverse lineup of events this February for every generation—from the youngest saplings to our community elders. Continue Reading
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