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Happy Thanksgiving and an early Shabbat shalom. There is certainly something to be thankful for if the hostage release and temporary ceasefire come off successfully in the next few days. We here at the BJN are taking a few days for the holiday, and hope that you and your family have a wonderful holiday.
Our thoughts and prayers are once again with our brothers and sisters under attack in Israel, Ukraine, and the women of this country.
Stay warm, stay safe and stay healthy. Am Yisrael Chai!
Here are stories from the last week:
News/Columns/Letters
- ADL Deeply Disturbed by Colorado State Lawmaker’s Disruption of Special Legislative Session (11/22/2023) - The Anti-Defamation League criticized a Colorado lawmaker, Elisabeth Epps, for derailing a debate on a student food program with comments about the Israel-Hamas conflict, and for heckling a Jewish colleague in the process. Continue Reading
- Why Israeli Public Diplomacy Is So Terrible and How That Might Help Win the War (11/22/2023) - Liberal Jews are scrambling to defend Israel and wondering why Israel keeps botching their own PR campaign. Why doesn't Israel help us to help them rather than making it harder? Continue Reading
- “StopDontShop” Makes You Think Twice About Where You Spend Your Money (11/22/2023) - Watchdog organization StopAntisemitism launches StopDontShop, a campaign to support Israel-advocating businesses and expose those supporting Hamas through an interactive website. The initiative aims to enable informed consumer choices. Continue Reading
- Column: The Hate-Crimes Obstacle Course (11/22/2023) - Paul Kessler, a 69-year-old pro-Israel protestor died after clashing with pro-Arab protestors. Loay Abdelfattah Alnaji, 50, was charged with involuntary manslaughter and battery. The incident's classification as a hate crime remains disputed. Continue Reading
- Letter: Hypocritical Harvard Professors (11/22/2023) - Over 100 Harvard professors condemn donors criticizing campus antisemitism, raising allegations of hypocrisy given Harvard's acceptance of $895 million potentially tied to increased antisemitism. The issue sheds light on concealed donations affecting university policies. Continue Reading
- JFS Boulder Offering Mental Health Services (11/20/2023) - JFS Boulder offers mental health services to provide ongoing, high-quality outpatient support to adults, children, and families who need therapy. The increase in therapists, along with a new dedicated office space for these services, means our capacity has increased to accept new clients. Continue Reading
- Letter: From Rashida’s Big Mouth (11/20/2023) - Rashida Tlaib is correct – Palestinian people are not disposable. Therefore, if she truly wants Palestinians to have decent lives, she should be urging Hamas to stop using Palestinians as human shields... Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- A broken heart in two (11/22/2023) - A new poem from Todd Greenberg. Continue Reading
- Anti-Semitism is Growing (11/22/2023) - A new poem from Lisa Tremback Continue Reading
- Baruch Dayan HaEmet – Ellie Berg z”l (11/20/2023) - Ellie Berg, daughter of Carly and Josh Berg, died Sunday afternoon, November 19, 2023 in a tragic accident. Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
- Women of the J Presents Roman Jewish Cooking with Leah Koenig (11/20/2023) - Women of the J, a program of the Boulder JCC, welcomes Leah Koenig, Cookbook Author, on Wednesday, November 29. Continue Reading
Events
- Actions in Boulder for Hostages Held in Gaza – Friday and Sunday (11/22/2023) - Members of Boulder's Jewish community have organized a couple of different events and gatherings in Boulder to bring more awareness to the hostage crisis. Please join! Continue Reading
