Weekly Edition: November 1st, 2024

Shabbat shalom, and happy first day of November (and first day of Cheshvan starting tonight). The weekly walk in support of the hostages on Sunday continues, this week honoring the five Israeli runners who remain hostage in Gaza today, and will continue every Sunday until all the hostages are home.

We also have come down to the last weekend before Election Day, 2024 (next Tuesday, November 5th). To which, I think we can all say, “Baruch HaShem!” Please, if you haven’t dropped off your ballot yet, do so before Tuesday night, or go vote in person. This year is too important to miss. Please VOTE.

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!

Here are stories from this week:

News/Columns/Letters

• Column: Jewish Version of BDS: The Sudden Political Danger Inside Our Beloved Delis (10/31/2024) - Jewish Philadelphians initiated a BDS campaign targeting delis associated with controversial political figures, reflecting internal community tensions over political endorsements and their impact on Jewish identity and voting. Continue Reading
• Congregation Bonai Shalom Acquires New Property on Boulder Jewish Commons (10/30/2024) - Congregation Bonai Shalom is excited to announce that they are now the proud owner of 6018 Oreg Avenue on the Boulder Jewish Commons. Continue Reading
• Homes For Our Troops Donates Accessible Home to Lafayette Veteran Adam Popp (10/30/2024) - Lafayette, CO– The national nonprofit organization, Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) will donate a home to Air Force Tech Sergeant Adam Popp  on Saturday, November 2, 2024. TSgt Popp was severely injured while serving in Afghanistan. The event will be held at 11334 Flatiron Drive, Lafayette, CO 80026 at 10 a.m. (Check-in at 9:30 a.m.) The public is welcome to attend and tour the… Continue Reading
• Letter: Ticker Too Even-Handed? (10/30/2024) - Dear editor: Bruce Ticker’s abbreviated history of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians is a bit too evenhanded. A more complete history confirms that one side (Israel) has been working for peace while Arab and Palestinian leaders have rejected any and all scenarios that do not include destruction of the Jewish state (whether militarily… Continue Reading
• Letter: Can the Missing Peace be Negotiated? (10/27/2024) - The letter discusses the challenges of peace between Israelis and Palestinians, advocating for negotiation and respect, while criticizing existing hostilities. Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• A Taste of Shabbos: Parashat Noach (10/31/2024) - This week, Morah Yehudis highlights the significance of words, spiritual practices, and the Sabbath as a refuge from life's chaos, promoting wisdom and renewal amidst moral challenges. Continue Reading
• Brecken Jacobs Bohn Bar Mitzvah (10/31/2024) - On Saturday, November 2, 2024, Brecken Jacobs Bohn will be called to the Torah as Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Bonai Shalom. Continue Reading
• Info Sessions about Bar and Bat Mitzvah Programs (10/27/2024) - oin Rabbi Jamie Korngold to learn more about what climbing a peak has to do with B'nai Mitzvah and to learn about our online options. Continue Reading
• The Lovers Cry – Kol Nidre (10/27/2024) - A new poem from Todd Greenberg., Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

• The Boulder Jewish Film Festival Announces Its Guest Speakers (10/31/2024) - Stimulating conversation and pre-recorded interviews with filmmakers are unique aspects of the film festival experience. Continue Reading

Events

• Sunday November 3rd in Boulder: a Run/Walk for Hostages (10/31/2024) - This Sunday's run/walk is dedicated to five Israeli runners who have been held captive in Gaza since 10/7/23. Run a 5K on Sunday, November 3rd with the Boulder chapter of Run for Their Lives. Or just do our 1K regular walk. Continue Reading
• Beloved Philanthropist to Receive Jewish National Fund-USA’s Prestigious Tree of Life® Award (10/31/2024) - Stanley Kamlet will receive the Tree of Life® Award for his leadership and philanthropy benefiting Israel, presented at a gala on December 5, 2024. Continue Reading
• Men of the J November 2024 Events (10/31/2024) - Check out all the wonderful opportunities for fellowship during the month of November! Continue Reading
• Sign Up for Little Yogis with the Boulder JCC (10/31/2024) - Join Boulder JCC's Little Yogis class for toddlers, promoting body awareness, language development, and motor skills through fun yoga activities and community connection. Continue Reading
• Palestinian Social Movements in Health: Sumud (Steadfastness) Through the Provision of Healthcare (10/30/2024) - Please join CU Boulder Jewish Studies Program for this year's first Israel-Palestine Series event. Continue Reading
• Hebrew Kirtan—The New (and Ancient) Practice of Sacred Chanting with Eyal Rivlin and Michelle Wolf (10/30/2024) - Join Eyal Rivlin and Michelle Wolf at Boulder JCC on November 7 for an evening of community chanting, music, and spiritual connection. Continue Reading
• New at the Boulder JCC – Jewish Education Programs for Parents! (10/27/2024) - The Boulder JCC offers parents support in connecting, discussing antisemitism, and celebrating Jewish traditions through events like the book reading on November 10. Continue Reading