Weekly Edition: August 30th, 2019

Shabbat shalom, and Happy Labor Day! This weekend also marks Rosh Chodesh Elul, the beginning of the month of preparation for the High Holidays. Boulder Jewish News will be putting together our compendium of High Holiday events, schedules and stories in the next week, so keep an eye out for that.

September also marks Boulder Jewish News’ 10th Anniversary, and we are planning several special stories and pages to celebrate! You are, in fact, reading our 6,529th post since starting out in the fall of 2009. Enjoy!

Stay cool, and have a great weekend. Here are this week’s posts:

News

• Refuat HaNefesh Adds a New Session (8/29/2019) - Refuat Hanefesh: A Healing of the Spirit is beginning a second monthly meeting group. See the schedule for the month here. Continue Reading
• Ancient Emojis Discovered in the Talmud (8/28/2019) - I always thought that emojis were a recent thing. So, imagine my shock when this morning I was studying tractate Ketubot in the Talmud, written in 200 CE, and the discussion was about smiley face emojis! Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• Where Zen and Zahor Meet (8/16/2026) - Rabbi Eva Sax-Bolder reflects on her annual return to Auschwitz-Birkenau, exploring themes of memory, healing, and the interconnectedness of Judaism and Zen practice in bearing witness. Continue Reading
• SHAVUA: Bringing Yourself into the Jewish Conversation (8/16/2026) - SHAVUA is a guided journal designed to enhance personal reflection and connection through Jewish wisdom, encouraging engagement with timeless ideas throughout the Jewish year. Continue Reading
• Bereaved Israeli Youth Reflect on Transformative U.S. Bnei Mitzvah Journey (8/13/2026) - The IDF Widows & Orphans Organization hosts a program for bereaved children, offering them support and memorable experiences through trips abroad. Continue Reading
• Twelve Tribes, Twelve Months: Elul (8/13/2026) - Rabbi Charna Rosenholtz’s article on Elul emphasizes inner reflection, preparation for renewal, and actionable steps to align values with actions as the new year approaches. Continue Reading
• Gavin Lang Bet Mitzvah (8/13/2026) - On Saturday, August 8th, 2026, Gavin Lang was called to the Torah as Bet Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem. Continue Reading
• Adelia Schare Bat Mitzvah (8/13/2026) - On Saturday, August 8th, 2026, Adelia Schare was called to the Torah as Bat Mitzvah at Congregation Bonai Shalom. Continue Reading
• Ten Years of Sunshine, Songs, and Self-Discovery: Celebrating a Decade of Cherryvale Day Camp (8/10/2026) - Cherryvale Day Camp, established in 2016, has become a beloved summer tradition in Boulder, fostering community, friendship, and growth over ten successful years. Continue Reading
• Shomrei HaZmanim: A Nature-Based Jewish Teen Community Comes to Boulder County (8/10/2026) - Shomrei HaZmanim, a Jewish nature community for teens, is coming to Boulder County this fall, fostering connection, mentorship, and outdoor experiences for personal growth and belonging. Continue Reading
•  Love Is The Answer, But What’s The Question? (8/6/2026) - The destruction of the Second Temple stems from causeless hatred; love and peace serve as the cure, offering hope and consolation during grief. Continue Reading
• Baruch Dayan HaEmet – Sara Feigel (Lichtman) Gold z”l (8/6/2026) - Sara Feigel (Lichtman) Gold, mother of Yonatan Gold, passed away this morning, August 6, 2026, in Indiana. Continue Reading

Events

• You’re Invited to Kathryn’s Sweet 16: A Thank You and Retirement Dance Party (8/29/2019) - There’s only one way to send off Kathryn Bernheimer and that’s with a dance party featuring the music she loves. Continue Reading
• JEWISHcolorado to Honor Community Leaders at Annual Meeting (8/28/2019) - JEWISHcolorado looks forward to honoring several community leaders at its upcoming Annual Meeting on Wednesday, September 4. Continue Reading
• Don’t Miss “Ask Dr. Ruth” Screening and Dr. Jenni Talk Back Tonight (8/26/2019) - ACE kicks off the fall season today/tonight with two free screenings of the acclaimed new documentary about Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

• Adonai (8/29/2019) - A new poem by Lisa Tremback. Continue Reading
• Get Crafty and Get Cooking at Milk and Honey Farm (8/28/2019) - While summer may be winding down, Milk and Honey Farm at the Boulder JCC is just getting started. Returning this fall are two beloved series -- Create and Cultivate and Boulder Chefs Series.  Continue Reading
• Aspiring Artists Are Invited To Express Themselves At BJCC (8/25/2019) - Meet the artists teaching classes this fall at the JCC's art studio open house on September 28. Continue Reading
• Theatre Or, Mizel Arts and Culture Center Present Tovah Feldshuh in “Dancing with Giants” (8/25/2019) - DANCING WITH GIANTS will be the opening event of the 2019 JAAMM Festival, beginning September 13. Continue Reading