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Shabbat shalom. We’re just about a month out from Election Day 2026, but of course, here in Colorado, mail ballots are already available to registered voters. Rachel Amaru worked with the Intermountain Jewish News to send out and report on a questionnaire to all the Boulder City Council and Mayoral candidates, and we have links to her stories now in the BJN. In that story, we also link to endorsements from the Colorado Jewish Action Alliance which you might be interested in.
Also, today tickets go on sale for the 2026 Boulder Jewish Film Festival – don’t miss it!
Meanwhile, here are the stories from this week.
News/Columns/Letters
- Boulder Municipal Election: Candidate Questionnaires (10/8/2026) - Rachel Amaru worked with the IJN to survey Boulder City Council and Boulder Mayoral candidates on issues of interest to the Boulder Jewish Community. Here are links to those interviews. Continue Reading
- Column: Pro-Arab Students Who Have No Class Chase Jews Out of NYC Public Schools (10/8/2026) - The New York Post reported that a teachers advocacy group catalogued a minimum of 250 antisemitic and anti-Israel incidents in NYC schools since Oct. 7. Comparable problems have been reported in Philly and Los Angeles and of course, Boulder. Continue Reading
- Letter: Forced Transfer? Hardly (10/8/2026) - With due respect to letter writer Ed Kass and Yehuda Blum, the language of Section 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention does not apply to the status of the indigenous Jewish people of Judea, Samaria and the eastern part of Jerusalem post June 1967. Continue Reading
- Leading with Heart: Jonathan Lev Named First Recipient of the Josie Heath Nonprofit Leadership Award (10/7/2026) - Jonathan Lev was awarded the inaugural Josie Heath Nonprofit Leadership Award for his impactful community leadership at Boulder JCC, fostering unity and resilience over 16 years. Continue Reading
- Letter: Yes, Israeli Settlements Are Illegal (10/7/2026) - Ed Kass offers a rebuttal to Richard Sherman's letter of September 9 stating that Jewish settlements in Judea and Samaria are legal. Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Data Reveals Rising Jewish Community Connections Since October 7 Attack (10/8/2026) - Three years post-2023 attacks on Israel, Jewish Americans in Colorado demonstrate increased engagement in Jewish life, reflecting both growth and sustained interest in community participation. Continue Reading
- Dine With Us Next Friday Night! (10/8/2026) - Join FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE at Boulder Center for Judaism - Friday night, October 16, 6:45 pm. Continue Reading
- Women: Brunch With Us! (10/7/2026) - As a month of joyful & meaningful holidays winds down, we are excited to invite you to join our Season Inaugural Brunch & Learn for women this Sunday, October 11, 10:30 am — 12 pm. This series brings together a vibrant group of Boulder Jewish women who enjoy branching, learning & growing together. On the… Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
- True Stories, Inspiring People to Encounter at the Boulder Jewish Film Festival (10/8/2026) - Of the 13 films being presented this year at the Boulder Jewish Film Festival, ten are based on true stories. Many of the people you will meet on screen are inspirational figures, role models and heroes – and all are admirable. Continue Reading
- Two Festival Films Share a Connection to the Recent Thwarted Hijacking (10/7/2026) - The bravery of the Israelis who stormed the cockpit aboard FlyDubai 1073 is echoed in two heroic stories depicted in films that will be presented at the Boulder Jewish Film Festival. Continue Reading
Events
- Dara Horn to Speak at Temple Emanuel Denver (10/8/2026) - Dara Horn will deliver the Michael Schatz Annual Memorial Lecture on October 17, 2026, discussing her work on antisemitism and Jewish identity. Continue Reading
- Outdoor Magic at Milk and Honey Farm (10/7/2026) - This October 15–25, the community comes together for Co-Here, a festival celebrating connection, place, and shared experiences across Boulder. As part of this festive lineup, Milk and Honey Farm at the Boulder JCC is opening its gates to welcome visitors of all ages to two unique, family-friendly events celebrating the changing season and the beauty… Continue Reading
