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Shabbat shalom! The weekly walk in support of the hostages goes again this Sunday, day 345. Sustainable Israel-Palestinian Projects is holding their annual event this weekend also.
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
- Jewish Fertility Foundation Holds Pathways to Parenthood Event (9/12/2024) - More than 50 people gathered at The Alliance Center in Denver to explore parenthood options via a Jewish Fertility Foundation event featuring expert panels and support. Continue Reading
- Daphna Strelitz Named Jewish Community Foundation Manager at JEWISHcolorado (9/12/2024) - JEWISHcolorado names Daphna Strelitz as Manager of the Jewish Community Foundation, highlighting her experience, dedication, and commitment to philanthropy. Continue Reading
- Column: Time to Divest from Portland, Maine – After Its Israel Divestment Vote (9/12/2024) - A Jewish visitor to Maine criticizes Portland's City Council for passing a resolution to divest from companies involved with Israel, despite no current investments. He argues it harms relations and urges revoking the resolution. Continue Reading
- Letter: Walk to Bring Hostages Home (9/12/2024) - Bruce Shaffer and Rachel Amaru invite the community to join their Run4TheirLives group, walking every Sunday at 1:00 pm in Boulder to support Gaza hostages, fostering mutual support and public solidarity. Continue Reading
- Updates from the Colorado Hebrew Chorale (9/10/2024) - The Colorado Hebrew Chorale and Kol Nashim have begun rehearsals in anticipation of exciting performance opportunities in 2024-2025. We look forward to bringing our unique repertoire and impactful programs to the greater Denver-Boulder Community. WE ARE STILL RECRUITING NEW SINGERS FOR BOTH CHOIRS!! Colorado Hebrew Chorale welcomes new singers in all voice parts (SATB) and… Continue Reading
- Letter: A Farewell to Israeli Arms? (9/9/2024) - Dear editor: Why is Bruce Ticker still claiming there is “room for legitimate concern over Israel’s use of weapon shipments from the West”? ("Column: A Farewell to Israeli Arms? No Way. What About Iran?" Boulder Jewish News September 5, 2024) Does he dispute the testimony of Major John Spencer, head of Urban Warfare Studies at… Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Darcy Simon Bat Mitzvah (9/12/2024) - On Saturday, September 14, 2024, Darcy Simon will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah with Adventure Judaism. Continue Reading
- Sabine Weingarden & Marin Lang-Greenberg Bet Mitzvah (9/12/2024) - On Saturday, September 14, 2024, Sabine Weingarden & Marin Lang-Greenberg will be called to the Torah as Bet Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem. Continue Reading
- Gal Gadot to Join President Herzog for Inaugural ‘Voice of the People’ Global Symposium on Jewish Resilience and Unity (9/10/2024) - On Sunday, September 15th, 2024, at 7 PM Israel Time (10 PM MDT), President Isaac Herzog will hold a landmark online symposium to officially launch the Voice of the People initiative, bringing together Jewish voices from around the world to showcase the strength, unity, and resilience of the Jewish people in the face of unprecedented challenges. The event… Continue Reading
- Pre-Rosh Hashanah Virtual Class: Finding Serenity in Challenging Times (9/9/2024) - As Pre Rosh-Hashanah prep, I am really excited to offer a two-time class on the topic of "Holding on to G-d's Love." This is a class based on the Aish Kodesh's teachings. Continue Reading
- Shabbat Dinner Out with Beth Ami (9/9/2024) - Friday, September 13 · 6:00-8:00 pm MDT “La paz de Shabbat!” (Shabbat Shalom!) Beth Ami travels south of the border for an international Shabbat dinner at Efrain's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in Lafayette (101 E Cleveland St.) We'll meet in the private dining area -- and guacamole and good conversation are on us! “Buen provecho!”… Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
Events
- Join Us! SIPP 2024 In-Person Event Sunday (9/10/2024) - Join us on Sunday, September 15th, at 4:30 pm for the SIPP 2024 event in Boulder to support our mini-grant program. Continue Reading
- Hostage Solidarity Walk on September 15th – Join Us in Boulder (9/10/2024) - This Sunday marks the 345th day since 240 hostages were kidnapped in Israel. Join us at 1 pm for a solidarity walk. Continue Reading
