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Shabbat Shalom, Shana Tovah Umetukah, and G’mar Chatima Tovah! Best wishes for a sweet 5786.
Here is Morah Yehudis‘ take on this week’s Torah Portion. Her Hebrew-year-long project is almost over — there are only two more Shabbats until we begin again at Bereshit after Simcha Torah.
Which makes it appropriate that at the beginning of this new Hebrew year of 5786, Boulder Jewish News brings you a new monthly column by Rabbi Charna Rosenholtz: Twelve Tribes, Twelve Months: A New Look at Jewish Time. Each month, Rabbi Charna will explore a different Hebrew month alongside one of the twelve tribes of Israel—the sons of Jacob—based on teachings found in the Torah and later interpretations. This first column covers this first/seventh month of Tishrei.
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
- Column: Death Threats to Mamdani – As If We Don’t Have Enough Problems (9/25/2025) - In a hellzapoppin week, Jewish Texan Jeremy Fistel was charged partly for telling New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani that he should know how Jews in southern Israel felt on Oct. 7, 2023. Continue Reading
- Letter: The Impact of Arab Decisions on 1948 Israeli History (9/25/2025) - Bruce Ticker is correct. Raja Abdulrahim's account of Abu Samara's family leaving Israel's territory for Gaza in 1948 was sorely lacking in context. Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Lulav and Esrog Israeli-Style Shuk Experience (9/25/2025) - Order your lulav and etrog set for Sukkot by September 25 this year! Continue Reading
- Living on the Seams – Rosh HaShanah 5786 (9/25/2025) - A young rabbi was about to enter her first round of High Holidays in a congregation and the president of the board, who had been the chair of her search committee, asked her “What are you going to speak about ?” The rabbi said “I thought I'd speak about Shabbos, the beauty and importance of… Continue Reading
- A Taste of Shabbos – Parashat Vayeilech (9/25/2025) - Moshe's final days focused on leaving a legacy for Israel, emphasizing the importance of teaching values early, connecting each individual to the Torah and divine presence. Continue Reading
- Twelve Tribes, Twelve Months: A New Look at Jewish Time (9/24/2025) - A New Monthly Column for Boulder Jewish News for 5786 from Rabbi Charna Rosenholtz Month One: Tishrei – The Tribe of EphraimMost of us live by the secular calendar. January to December, four seasons, twelve months. But in Jewish tradition, there’s another cycle quietly ticking underneath—one that doesn’t just mark time but tells a story.… Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
- The Boulder Jewish Film Festival Supports Israeli Film Artists Currently Under Attack (9/25/2025) - Five of our 14 programs are films that showcase diverse aspects of the Israeli experience. Continue Reading
- Mother and Daughter Share the Personal Tale of Cuba’s Jewish History (9/24/2025) - "Cuba's Forgotten Jewels" will be shown at the Boulder Public Library on October 10 with filmmaker Judy Kreith and her mother Marion in attendance. Continue Reading
Events
- 10/7 Commemorative Run For Their Lives Walk (9/25/2025) - Run4TheirLives Boulder will walk for the 98th consecutive week on Sunday October 5th in support of the hostages being held in Gaza. Please join us. Continue Reading
- Create Your Lasting Legacy: Expert Panel Reveals Smart Estate Planning Strategies (9/24/2025) - Join the Boulder JCC on October 6 for a free event focusing on aligning charitable goals with estate planning strategies, featuring experts in wealth transfer and financial management. Continue Reading
