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Shabbat shalom!
In September, we began a new column with Rabbi Charna Rosenholtz, 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. We are now into the ninth month, Tammuz, so be sure to check out this latest entry. Links to her earlier columns are included.
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with our brothers and sisters under attack in London, West Bloomfield, Australia, the UK, Israel, Ukraine, and in Boulder. Am Yisrael Chai!
Here are the stories from this week.
News/Columns/Letters
- The Efshar Project Announces Jennifer Korman as Incoming Board Chair (6/25/2026) - Jennifer Korman will become Board Chair of The Efshar Project on July 1, 2026, succeeding Shayna Friedman, as the organization continues to enhance Jewish early childhood education in Colorado. Continue Reading
- Column: The Pro-Arab ‘Monster So Vile’ Headed to Capitol Hill (6/25/2026) - Bruce Ticker weighs in on the results of the recent NY Congressional primary elections. Continue Reading
- Opinion: The Price of Miscalculation (6/25/2026) - The US-Israeli attack on Iran failed to achieve its objectives, inadvertently strengthening Iran’s position and forcing negotiation terms that preserve its core interests instead. Continue Reading
- JEWISHcolorado Announces New Board Chair as of July 1 (6/21/2026) - Neil Oberfeld will succeed Ben Lusher as Chair of JEWISHcolorado’s Board of Directors starting July 1, 2026, bringing extensive leadership experience and community engagement. Continue Reading
- Letter: The UAW Totally Disrespects Walter Reuther and Dr. King (6/21/2026) - The UAW, by divesting from Israel Bonds and thereby goose stepping to Omar Barghouti's BDS movement, has thrown the proud Zionism of UAW legend Walter Reuther and the Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr under the bus. Continue Reading
- Letter: A Lie Delivered With a Smile… (6/21/2026) - During his June 18 press conference, VP Vance stated, regarding Iran, that “their nuclear program has been totally destroyed.” Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Sam Schaffer Bet Mitzvah (6/25/2026) - On Saturday, June 20th, 2026, Sam Schaffer was called to the Torah as Bet Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem. Continue Reading
- Lost Targets, Tumor Tracking, Public Safety Risks: Israeli Women Students Take on High-Stakes Challenges (6/21/2026) - At JCT's hackathon, teams of women created innovative technologies, including a smart tracking system for emergency response, demonstrating their ability to address complex real-world challenges effectively. Continue Reading
- Twelve Tribes, Twelve Months: Tammuz (6/21/2026) - Rabbi Charna Rosenholtz's new column explores the Hebrew month of Tammuz, emphasizing spiritual clarity, moral insight, and the need to confront distortions in how we see ourselves and others. Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
Events
- Standing Together: JParent Community Coffee and Spaces for Connection (6/25/2026) - You are warmly invited to join us for an informal, drop-in Community Coffee on Friday June 26 and/or Tuesday June 30. Continue Reading
- Seven Stones Cemetery Tour (6/25/2026) - Discover Colorado's green burial cemetery emphasizing natural decomposition. Join a discussion with experts on Jewish perspectives on death, green burial, and future planning. Continue Reading
- July Men of the J Activities Just Released (6/25/2026) - Upcoming events for July include discussion groups, breakfast, hikes and a brewery meet up. Continue Reading
