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Shabbat Shalom! This week, we heard again from Eli Cohen, son of locals Amir and Nikki Cohen, who is serving with the IDF in Gaza at the moment. He sent thoughts and pictures from the front.
In Boulder on Sunday, the weekly Run For Their Lives walk for the remaining hostages will take place for the 87th week, beginning at 10:30 am at Pearl and 8th streets. There will be security accompanying the walk.
Here is Morah Yehudis‘ take on this week’s Torah Portion.
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with our brothers and sisters under attack in Israel, Ukraine, and in Boulder. May the remaining injured from June 1’s attack have a refuah shlemah, a full and complete recovery. Am Yisrael Chai!
Here are the stories from this week:
News/Columns/Letters
- Dispatches From the Gaza Front (7/17/2025) - Eli Cohen, who grew up in Boulder, reports in from Gaza, where he is deployed with his IDF sniper team. Continue Reading
- JCC Maccabi Games® to Welcome 3,000 Teens to Tucson and Pittsburgh This Summer (7/17/2025) - Thousands of Jewish teens will participate in the 43rd JCC Maccabi Games in Tucson and Pittsburgh, fostering community, identity, and sportsmanship through innovative programming and inclusion initiatives. Continue Reading
- Column: The Ones That Got Away With It (7/17/2025) - They escaped justice and accountability once again. Those critics of Israel can apparently thank federal and state authorities for tripping up somehow. Continue Reading
- JEWISHcolorado to Host 2025 High Holiday Security Briefing with SCN and ADL (7/16/2025) - JEWISHcolorado, SCN, and ADL will hold a safety briefing on July 28, 2025, to address rising security threats for the Jewish community. Continue Reading
- Letter: Tale of Two Refugee Populations (7/15/2025) - Consider the fates of two refugee populations created in the 1940's when Arab countries went to war instead of helping the Arabs of Palestine prepare for the autonomy offered them by the 1947 UN Proposal for the Partition of Palestine. Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Café at the J: Coffee with a Cause (7/17/2025) - Café at the J isn’t just another place to grab a cup of coffee—it’s a daily dose of purpose, brewed right into every sip. Continue Reading
- Into the Wilderness (7/17/2025) - A new poem from Todd Greenberg. Continue Reading
- A Taste of Shabbos – Parashat Pinchas (7/15/2025) - This week's Parsha emphasizes the importance of unity and connection among Jews, especially after the tragic events of October 7, suggesting that divine unity transforms daily life and sustains hope. Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
- 4th Annual Boulder Fine Art Street Festival Returns with Nation’s Top Artists July 26 – 27 (7/15/2025) - The 4th Annual Boulder Fine Art Street Festival, featuring 100 artists, occurs July 25-26, showcasing diverse, original artwork in downtown Boulder. Admission is free. Continue Reading
Events
- Together Shabbat: A Night of Connection for Boulder’s 50+ Jewish Community (7/16/2025) - Join us for a Shabbat dinner that celebrates connection, hospitality, and the joy of doing Jewish—together on Friday, August 8. Continue Reading
- Colorado Jewish Genealogy Society Hosts Founder of Family Tree DNA at Annual Event (7/16/2025) - JGSCO's Annual Event features Bennett Greenspan of Family Tree DNA on September 7, 2025, exploring Y-DNA testing and genealogy. In-person lunch included. Continue Reading
- May the Hostages Held in Gaza Be Swiftly Returned — Until Then, We Walk (7/15/2025) - Run4TheirLives Boulder will walk for the 87th consecutive week this Sunday in support of the hostages being held in Gaza. Please join us. Continue Reading
