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Shabbat shalom! And happy Passover (April 22-30)! Check out all the goodness!
Our thoughts and prayers are once again with our brothers and sisters under attack in Israel, Ukraine, and the women of this country.
Stay safe and stay healthy. Am Yisrael Chai!
Here are stories from the last week:
News/Columns/Letters
- Urge Congress to Pass the Countering Antisemitism Act (4/18/2024) - There is currently a bipartisan bill in Congress that would make permanent the current National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. This federal initiative will end without further authorization from Congress. Continue Reading
- Rabbi Korngold’s Thoughts: Pesach and the War (4/18/2024) - Mountain biking in Boulder, the author connects with a cousin in Jerusalem amidst an Iranian attack, pondering family safety, Israeli defense, and shifting perceptions in a time of war. Continue Reading
- Column: No Doubt That Cornel West Denies Israel’s Right to Exist (4/18/2024) - Cornel West and Melina Abdullah evade confirming Israel’s right to exist, oppose a Jewish state built on Palestinian oppression, and criticize Israeli actions, hinting at supporting Palestine’s liberation without outright denial. Continue Reading
- The Third Time’s a Charm for This Year’s JFest Celebration (4/16/2024) - Following two changes to the scheduled date due to power outages and high winds, the Boulder JCC’s JFest Celebration, which took place on Saturday, April 13, was an extraordinary success, exceeding all expectations for a memorable evening of community spirit. Continue Reading
- Antisemitic Incidents in U.S. Soared in 2023 – Breaking All Previous Records (4/16/2024) - In 2023, antisemitic incidents in Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming peaked since 1979, increasing by 199%. ADL's audit shows a national surge, calling for immediate state-level counter-strategies. Continue Reading
- Tell Governor Polis to Fight Antisemitism (4/16/2024) - Join ADL in calling on Governor Polis to take bold action against antisemitism today and make Colorado safer for everyone. Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Jonah Cooper Bet Mitzvah (4/18/2024) - On Saturday, April 20th, 2024, Jonah Cooper will be called to the Torah as Bet Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem. Continue Reading
- Celebrate Passover with Congregation Beth Ami (4/16/2024) - On April 27 at Frasier Retirement Community, Boulder, Beth Ami offers a Humanistic Seder for Passover, combining tradition with contemporary values. RSVP by April 20. Continue Reading
- Boulder JCC Joyfully Celebrates 2nd Annual Women’s Seder (4/15/2024) - Last Wednesday night marked the 2nd annual Women’s Seder at the Boulder JCC, a gathering filled with joy, enlightenment, and inspiration. Continue Reading
- Passover Seder: Recovery Edition (4/15/2024) - Experience Passover through sobriety at our Recovery Seder, open to all, on April 26 in Boulder, with affordable sliding scale tickets. Register by April 24. Continue Reading
- The Void in its Essence In its Beauty (4/15/2024) - A new poem from Todd Greenberg Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
- Upcoming Activities for Colorado Hebrew Chorale and Kol Nashim (4/18/2024) - The Colorado Hebrew Chorale and Kol Nashim announce May-June 2024 events spanning festivals, memorials, and concerts, benefiting the Jerusalem Shelter for Battered Women. Continue Reading
Events
- Yom HaShoah: A Holocaust Memorial Public Reading of Names (4/15/2024) - Weather permitting, this reading will take place on Monday, May 6, 2024 at the Dalton Trumbo Fountain Court (in front of the UMC). We encourage the campus and broader communities to participate in the readings. Continue Reading
- From Routine to Murder: Anatomy in Nazi Germany and Its Legacies for Today (4/15/2024) - Dr. Hildebrandt's presentation will delve into her extensive research on the ethical dimensions of anatomy, particularly focusing on the history of anatomy during the Nazi era. Continue Reading
