Weekly Edition: October 2nd, 2024

Shana Tovah! Tonight begins our journey into 5785, a new year that unfortunately is starting much like 5784 in the Middle East. The weekly walk in support of the hostages on Sunday will commemorate one year since the hostages were taken to Gaza tunnels after the October 7 attacks and will continue every Sunday until all the hostages are home.

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!

We at Boulder Jewish News wish you a healthy, happy, and peaceful new year.

Here are stories from this week:

News/Columns/Letters

• Opinion: From Pagers to Nasrallah, Complain All You Want; This Is War (10/1/2024) - In response to an attack using minimally harmful pager and walkie-talkie explosives against Hezbollah, Israel's military operations have been highlighted, leading to significant implications including the assassination of Nasrallah, potential de-escalation, and shifts in Lebanese politics. Continue Reading
• Letter: Harris vs Trump for Israel (10/1/2024) - Bruce Ticker's article criticizes Kamala Harris and Donald Trump regarding Israel, ultimately portraying Trump as far worse, which the author disputes. Continue Reading
• Letter: Palestinians Aren’t Interested in Negotiations (10/1/2024) - The letter argues that diplomacy should settle disputes but criticizes Palestinian leaders for rejecting peace proposals and urges Hamas to demilitarize and release hostages. Continue Reading
• Women of the J Celebrate Their 10th Anniversary (9/30/2024) - Women of the J started in 2012, providing community and connection for women at Boulder JCC through various events and activities, growing significantly over ten years. Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• Beth Ami CCHJ Presents a Meaningful Humanistic Yom Kippur (10/1/2024) - Beth Ami invites you to mark Yom Kippur for self-reflection, forgiveness, and hope with music, remembrance, and community involvement. Donations accepted. Continue Reading
• Colorado Churches and Stories of Antisemitism Support Jewish Organizations at High Holidays (10/1/2024) - Colorado Churches and Stories of Antisemitism provide High Holidays gift baskets to Front Range Jewish organizations, showing solidarity and support. Continue Reading
• A Cossack Horse (9/30/2024) - A commemorative poem from Morah Yehudis. Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

• “A Real Pain” Opens the Boulder Jewish Film Festival (10/1/2024) - Tickets are apt to sell quickly for this highly touted comedy about odd-couple cousins honoring their grandmother by visiting Poland. Continue Reading

Events

• It’s Been a Year. Walk For the Hostages on Oct. 6th (9/30/2024) - This Sunday marks one year since 240 hostages were kidnapped in Israel. Join us at 1 pm for a solidarity walk supporting the remaining 101. Continue Reading
• Commemorating October 7 in Boulder (9/30/2024) - To mark this solemn anniversary, our community will host a special program of remembrance at the Boulder JCC on Monday, October 7. Continue Reading
• Men of the J October 2024 Events (9/30/2024) - Check out all the wonderful opportunities for fellowship during the month of October! Continue Reading