Boulder Jewish News Arts, Culture, Events, Lifestyles, Holidays, Synagogues, Education
Shabbat shalom and g’mar chatima tovah! In response to our coverage last week of the BVSD’s settlement with ADL on antisemitism in Boulder Valley schools, Marc Ginsberg sent two posts from Efrat, Israel sharing perspectives from Israeli families, one dealing with Jew-hatred in the neighborhood, and one discussing how Israeli families are holding missing loved ones in their holiday observances.
Also, Morah Yehudis remembers Ruth Seagull z”l, JEWISHcolorado announced plans for this year’s October 7th commemoration and Bruce Shaffer calls out City Council for tolerating verbal attacks against Jewish citizens.
Here are the stories from this week.
News/Columns/Letters
- How Cherryvale Day Camp Turned Sustainability into a Season-Long Celebration (9/17/2026) - Cherryvale Day Camp integrated eco-friendly practices into programs, teaching sustainability through hands-on activities, community initiatives, and Jewish values, fostering environmental stewardship among campers and families. Continue Reading
- Voice of the People Initiative Launches Application Process for Second Cohort (9/17/2026) - Voice of the People is seeking applicants for its second cohort to foster Jewish leadership, diversity, collaboration, and innovative community initiatives globally, emphasizing connection and understanding. Continue Reading
- Column: A Novel Lawsuit Attacks Columbia U’s ‘Deliberate Indifference’ Toward Pro-Arab Students (9/17/2026) - The anti-Israel mob concocted a novel legal strategy on Monday when former Columbia University students sued their alma mater: the defendant mobilized a pattern of “deliberate indifference.” Continue Reading
- Open Letter to the City Council and Mayoral and Council Candidates (9/17/2026) - Is it too much to ask of the City to make clear that no political cause gives anyone permission to intimidate fellow citizens. Jews should not have to accept behavior that Boulder would recognize as unacceptable if it were directed toward another community. Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Yom Kippur Power (9/17/2026) - Rosh Hashanah flew by and now all focus shifts to Yom Kippur Sunday night and Boulder Center for Judaism would love to welcome you and your loved ones. Continue Reading
- Re-Calling A Jewish ‘Senior-ita’ (9/17/2026) - Ruth Seagull, a beloved 95-year-old Jewish influencer, passed away, leaving a legacy of wisdom, kindness, and gratitude that inspires others to honor and share her teachings. Continue Reading
- The Guests Who Couldn’t Come (9/17/2026) - During Jewish holidays in wartime Israel, empty chairs symbolize loss and presence, reflecting grief and resilience as families honor missing loved ones and adapt traditions. Continue Reading
- Yizkor: An Opportunity To Remember Our Heroes (9/17/2026) - This Yom Kippur thousands of mourners will remember at Yizkor their loved ones who were murdered during the Hamas-led October 7 terrorist invasion of southern Israel and in the last three years of war. Continue Reading
- This Rosh Hashanah, Let’s Tell Israel’s Whole Story (9/14/2026) - The focus of conversation about Israel should shift from crises to celebrating Zionism's achievements and contributions to humanity, especially during Rosh Hashanah. Continue Reading
- What Do We Tell the Children? (9/14/2026) - Mark Ginsberg emphasizes how Israeli families teach children to address fears and hatred through honest conversations, active involvement, and focusing on love and belonging. Continue Reading
- All I Want For Taschlich is Crumb (9/14/2026) - With the High Holidays in full swing, I thought I’d share that timeless High Holy Day classic; "All I Want for Taschlich is Crumb." While Mariah Carey’s version may be better known, this one won’t make you want to run your car off the road after hearing it for the 30th time within the hour. Continue Reading
- Baruch Dayan HaEmet – Bonnie Rudner z”l (9/14/2026) - Barbara (Bonnie) Rudner z"l, mother of Beth Margolis, passed away on September 10 in Ohio at the age of 83. Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
Events
- JEWISHcolorado to Mark Third Anniversary of October 7 with Matti Friedman (9/17/2026) - JEWISHcolorado and the University of Denver will commemorate the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks' third anniversary with a remembrance event featuring journalist Matti Friedman on October 7, 2026. Continue Reading
