Weekly Edition: July 19th, 2024

Shabbat shalom!

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with our brothers and sisters under attack in Israel, Ukraine, and the women of this country. Am Yisrael Chai!

Stay cool, safe and stay healthy.

Here are stories from this week:

News/Columns/Letters

• JEWISHcolorado Expresses Gratitude for This Past Year’s Support (7/18/2024) - JEWISHcolorado achieved record support in 2023-2024, raising $7.9 million for community programs and $9.5 million for Israel emergency funding. Continue Reading
• Column: How Not to Fight Antisemitism 1 (7/18/2024) - The author critiques problematic methods used in combating antisemitism, highlighting the excessive $14.5 million spent by AIPAC to unseat Jamaal Bowman, an unnecessary, divisive approach. Continue Reading
• If You’re Not Scared Yet – And Even If You Are – Read This (7/18/2024) - Bruce DeBoskey raises concerns about Donald Trump’s potential re-election and Project 2025, which promotes a right-wing agenda. He urges stopping Trump to protect democracy. Continue Reading
• Letter: Like Thieves in The Night? (7/16/2024) - Toby Block: Bruce Ticker criticizes the "woke" left for their hypocrisy on free speech while misunderstanding Israel's altered defense needed after Hamas' brutal October 7, 2023, attacks. Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• Back-to-School Field Day at Nevei Kodesh (7/18/2024) - Join us for a fun-filled and informative Welcome Back Field Day on September 8th. Continue Reading
• Host a Virtual Hostage Families Forum (7/18/2024) - Please consider jointly or separately hosting one of these virtual events with families of the Hostages. It is crucial that we raise the consciousness of our community about the hostages, to keep their fate a matter of our concern and action. I appreciate that rabbis Soloway and Greene frequently call attention to the Hostages in… Continue Reading
• Reb Zalman The Davener (7/18/2024) - Reb Zalman was deeply spiritual, blending various forms of spirituality with a love for Halacha. He inspired many with kindness and wisdom. Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

• Nevermore (7/18/2024) - A new poem from Lisa Tramback Continue Reading
• EXCHANGE Lifelong Learning presents Alan Arkin, The Man Behind the Scenes (7/16/2024) - Join the Boulder JCC’s Summer Lecture Series on July 22 with Ron Bostwick, discussing Alan Arkin’s career and memorable roles; register online, the lecture is $12. Continue Reading

Events

• Free Event: Transform Your Life with Torah and Creativity – Book Talk with Rabbi Adina Allen (7/16/2024) - Join Rabbi Adina Allen and Rabbi Marc Soloway on July 21st at Congregation Bonai Shalom for a discussion on cultivating creativity through ancient Jewish wisdom. Continue Reading
• Week of Goodness: Join the Movement to Bring Home the Hostages (7/16/2024) - "Week of Goodness" aims to support hostages' release through acts of kindness from July 14-21, culminating in a solidarity walk on July 21st. Continue Reading