Weekly Edition: October 11th, 2019

Shabbat shalom! Just as we’ve ended the High Holidays Wednesday night, we begin Sukkot on Sunday night. Be sure to take advantage of our crisp fall weather to eat, socialize, or even sleep in a sukkah between Sunday night the 13th and Shemini Atzeret on Monday October 21. Then Simchat Torah starts that same Monday night the 21st. The hits just keep on coming!

Stay warm or cool, depending on when you read this (that’s Colorado weather for you), and have a great weekend. We had a short week this week, so a relatively limited number of posts. Enjoy!

News

• JEWISHcolorado Reinforces Commitment to Colorado by Broadening Staff (10/10/2019) - JEWISHcolorado is thrilled to welcome several new professionals to our growing team, as we work to be a pathway for Coloradans to connect with the Jewish people and our shared values. Continue Reading
• Jewish Population Rises To 14.8 Million Worldwide (10/6/2019) - Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog: “The challenges for the new year are combating anti-Semitism and connecting global Jewish youth to Israel.” Jerusalem, September 26, 2019 — As we prepare to welcome the Jewish year 5780, the number of Jews worldwide stands at 14.8 million, compared to 14.7 million in 5779.  Of these, 8.1 million live outside… Continue Reading

Jewish Life

Events

• CU Program in Jewish Studies Presents New Frontiers in Israel/Palestine Studies (10/10/2019) - The University of Colorado Boulder’s Program in Jewish Studies welcomes Orit Bashkin, Ilana Feldman, and Hilary Kalisman for a panel titled New Frontiers in Israel/Palestine Studies. Continue Reading
• Staenberg-Loup JCC Announces Award Recipients for Upcoming Annual Celebration (10/10/2019) - The Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center (JCC Denver) announced that Gary Levine will be presented with the Robert E. Loup Hineni Award at the JCC Annual Dinner and Celebration on October 29th. Continue Reading
• This Week for CU’s Jewish Buffs – 10/7 (10/6/2019) - Here are this week's activities for CU Boulder's Jewish student community. Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

• Don’t Miss These Intriguing Titles at the Boulder Jewish Film Festival (10/22/2026) - Boulder Jewish Film Festival showcases sold-out films like "The Sea" and “Once Upon My Mother," with tickets available for select screenings and discussions. Continue Reading
• Meet Director Abby Ginzberg at the Boulder Jewish Film Festival (10/20/2026) - The Boulder Jewish Film Festival features director Abby Ginzberg's documentary on Henrietta Szold, highlighting her significant contributions to healthcare in Palestine. Continue Reading
• The Boulder Jewish Film Festival Adds a 2nd Screening of Woody Guthrie Film (10/13/2026) - Tickets are going fast, but it's not too late to see some of the best films. Continue Reading
• 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
• Jeff & Paige Bring Rainbow Socks to PBS October 4 (9/28/2026) - "Rainbow Socks" is a new live-action series starring Boulder locals Jeff & Paige that combines music, movement, and science to inspire children aged 4-8 to explore nature outdoors. Continue Reading
• “Always A Boy” Premieres At JAAMM Fest Oct. 9 (9/28/2026) - "Always A Boy," adapted from Jo Ivester's memoir, explores family and identity as Joshua transitions while preparing for a wedding, showing love and acceptance. Continue Reading
• A Night of Parisian Jazz with the Jessica Gabrielle Quartet (9/27/2026) - Jessica Gabrielle will perform at Nocturne Jazz Club on October 2nd with a talented rhythm section, blending pop, jazz, and soul influences. Jessica is the daughter of Sylvain and Pam Hayoun of Boulder. Continue Reading
• Come Prepared to Laugh in a Class Celebrating Jewish Stand-Up Comedy Legends (9/24/2026) - Explore Jewish stand-up comedy's evolution in a three-week class celebrating iconic performers and their impact on Jewish culture and humor. Continue Reading
• Neustadt Jewish Arts Festival Brings Magic, Comedy, Film and Music to Denver (9/24/2026) - The Mizel Arts and Culture Center hosts the Neustadt JAAMM Festival in October, featuring diverse performances that celebrate contemporary Jewish life, including magic, comedy, and film. Continue Reading
• Heaven’s Only Hospital Closes on Saturdays (9/21/2026) - Steven Winkelstein's "The Day God Got Amnesia," a comedic novel about God in a coma, will debut October 13 at Boulder Book Store, blending Boulder coffee culture with Heaven's bureaucracy. Continue Reading
• KinClub Launches Free Family Events and Activities Site, Rolling Out in Boulder and 14 Cities (9/10/2026) - KinClub Family Activities launches a free website offering local family event calendars, activity ideas, and ready-made weekend plans in Boulder and 14 markets, simplifying planning for parents. Continue Reading
• 2026 Boulder Jewish Film Festival Features Women and Heroes (9/3/2026) - The Boulder Jewish Film Festival returns to the Dairy Arts Center October 25th to November 1st for an eight-day exploration of the Jewish experience on screen. Continue Reading
• The Recipe My Great-Grandmother Measured in Handfuls (8/31/2026) - Jake Lazar reflects on his great-grandmother Jeanne's legacy through her mandel bread recipe, inspiring generations of bakers in their family and emphasizing the importance of preserving culinary traditions. Continue Reading
• Colorado Hebrew Chorale Open Rehearsals – Come Try Out (8/20/2026) - The Colorado Hebrew Chorale begins its 2026-2027 Season with two Open Rehearsals with ice cream on August 24 and August 31. Singers welcome. Continue Reading