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Shabbat shalom! It’s time for Purim! Be sure to read what the Boulder JCC has planned for Purim, and the Boulder Center for Judaism has a Hawaiian party planned.
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
- The Benefits of Working as a Summer Counselor at the Boulder JCC (3/21/2024) - The Boulder JCC’s Cherryvale Day Camp is recruiting values-driven, energetic, conscientious, and resourceful summer staff. Although a seasonal role, the benefits of this work carry far beyond the summer. It’s truly a transformative experience! Continue Reading
- Column: Schumer’s Critics Ignore His Most Consequential Concerns (3/21/2024) - Chuck Schumer's speech advocating a two-state solution and early Israeli elections stirred controversy, with critics accusing him of meddling in Israeli politics. His aim: lasting Middle East peace. Continue Reading
- Letter: Response to Jonathan Glazer (3/21/2024) - Jonathan Glazer is rightly proud of his movie for showing the horrors that can be wrought by dehumanization. Unfortunately, he errs in thinking that Israel is dehumanizing the Palestinians. Continue Reading
- Letter: Know Them By the Choices They Make (3/21/2024) - Jewish refugees who re-established Israel built a society worth living in, unlike Arab refugees in Gaza, with billions in international aid, who built only terror tunnels. Continue Reading
- Zone of Discomfort (3/19/2024) - Jonathan Glazer's Oscar for "Zone of Interest" sparked controversy due to his speech relating Jewishness, the Holocaust, and the Israeli occupation, upsetting many, including the author. Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Marion Kreith on Israel, Survival, and a Long Life, Well-Lived (3/19/2024) - In her home nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac high above Boulder, 96-year-old Marion Kreith has closely watched news reports about the horrific events in Israel since October 7. She uses words from a language she knows well to describe how these days have felt to her. “Déjà vu,” she says. Continue Reading
- The Darkness Needs to Be Seen (3/19/2024) - A new poem from Todd Greenberg. Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
Events
- Lifelong Learning Begins at the Boulder JCC on Monday, April 1st (3/21/2024) - The Spring Term starts on Monday, April 1 and will run for three weeks. Each class meets for two hours once a week. Continue Reading
- Jewish Organizations Are Invited to Join Inaugural Jewish Colorado Gives Day Campaign (3/19/2024) - JEWISHcolorado (Jco) announced the inaugural Jewish Colorado Gives Day set for May 21, 2024, hosted by Jco in collaboration with the Colorado Gives Foundation. Continue Reading
- JFest: A Community Celebration Like No Other! (3/19/2024) - The Boulder JCC's annual fundraiser, JFest, is just around the corner and this year, we're inviting you to join us for an unforgettable celebration of community spirit and support. Set aside your expectations of traditional fundraisers because JFest is shaking things up with a unique approach. Continue Reading
