Weekly Edition: February 7, 2025

Shabbat Shalom! I can’t believe we’re already into February! Here is Morah Yehudis‘ take on this week’s Torah portion.

With the release of three more hostages from Gaza through the latest ceasefire deal, it is imperative that we continue to support the hostages until they are all home. The weekly walk in support of the hostages continues this Sunday, February 9. Meet at 1 pm at Pearl St. and 8th. Hopefully, we will celebrate the release of the next group of hostages from this deal.

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 the stories from this week:

News/Columns/Letters

• Column: How Law Enforcement Might Mar Trump’s Order to Deport Foreign Students (2/6/2025) - Ticker critiques Trump's executive order targeting antisemitism, questioning its feasibility and the potential constitutional issues regarding deportation of foreign students based on political speech. Continue Reading
• Come Tour the Boulder JCC’s Milk and Honey Farm! (2/4/2025) - A group visit, field trip, or service learning experience at the Boulder JCC’s Milk and Honey Farm, a 4+ acre educational farm, offers participants the chance to roll up their sleeves and immerse themselves in hands-on agricultural learning, while giving back to the community.  Continue Reading
• Open Letter to Boulder Councilwoman Taishya Adams (2/4/2025) - A Public Letter to Boulder Councilwoman Taishya Adams Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• Banyan Bratter Bar Mitzvah (2/6/2025) - On Saturday, February 8th, 2025, Banyan Bratter will be called to the Torah as Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Nevei Kodesh. Continue Reading
• Aspen Tree (2/6/2025) - The drive is long and a little wide, Well wider than the average, Longer than most, just by a little.  The Aspen is gone, I saw it everyday driving up the angled drive to park the car in the garage, an angle that it is easy, but not so easy, I always have to pay… Continue Reading
• Baruch Dayan HaEmet – Alan Megibow z”l (2/5/2025) - Alan Megibow died peacefully last night, February 4th, 2025. Services and burial will take place on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Continue Reading
• A Taste of Shabbos – Parashat Beshalach (2/4/2025) - The final plagues symbolize darkness, contrasting Israel's light; they reveal lessons about faith, gratitude, and the transcendent power of prayer. Continue Reading
• Purim Drag Queen Bingo March 8 at JCC Denver (2/4/2025) - Join the JCC Denver and host, Laura Menorah, as we celebrate Purim JCC-style with a costume contest, bingo, slightly raunchy humor, and of course, a good nosh.  Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

• Kol Nashim Presents: Lo Lefached Klal Concert in Denver (2/6/2025) - Kol Nashim women's choir and Art Against Antisemitism present an immersive concert on February 23, uniting music, art, and audience engagement to promote light and love. Continue Reading
• Lifelong Learning at the Boulder JCC Grows, and It’s Ready for the Spring Term (2/6/2025) - Registration for the Spring Term of the EXCHANGE Lifelong Learning Program at Boulder JCC is open, featuring eight diverse three-week classes for all ages. Continue Reading

Events

• Embodied Judaism 2025: Jews of Color in the United States and Israel (2/6/2025) - This year’s Embodied Judaism highlights the oral histories of Jews of Color that are being added to our archive through the Jews of Color: Histories and Futures project, made possible by funding from the Henry Luce Foundation. Save the date: February 11, 2025. Continue Reading
• “We Have Been Lied To”: How Antisemitism, Anti-Black Racism, and Misogyny are Linked (2/5/2025) - What is the relationship between anti-Black racism, antisemitism, sexism, and Nazism? This talk addresses this and other questions by looking back at the history of Nazi Germany and the Holocaust and analyzing connections to our own times. Continue Reading
• Expand Your Network at Sherpa’s Adventure Restaurant and Bar with Nosh & Network! (2/5/2025) - Looking to grow your professional circle in a relaxed and enjoyable setting? Join us for an evening of networking at Sherpa's Adventure Restaurant and Bar. Continue Reading
• Cultivating Abundance: A Tu B’Shevat Seder (2/4/2025) - Join us for a Tu B'Shevat Seder on February 12, focusing on Cultivating Abundance through Body and Earth, featuring speakers and activities. Continue Reading
• Walk For Hostages Before the Game on Sunday (2/4/2025) - Run4TheirLives Boulder will walk for the 63rd consecutive week this Sunday in support of the hostages being held in Gaza. Please join us. Continue Reading