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Shabbat Shalom, Shana Tovah Umetukah, and G’mar Chatima Tovah! Best wishes for a sweet 5786.
The upcoming week will mark the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. There are two events happening this Sunday, October 5th in connection with the anniversary. The first is the Boulder Run 4 Their Lives walk in support of the remaining 48 hostages. You can find contact information in the article to get details on Sunday’s walk – the group is still extremely security conscious.
The second event is a free community-wide commemoration of the attack hosted by the Boulder JCC. This will take place Sunday from 4:00 to 6:30 pm; please register on the Boulder JCC’s website.
Here is Morah Yehudis‘ take on this week’s Torah Portion. Her Hebrew-year-long project is almost over — there is only one more Shabbat until we begin again at Bereshit after Simcha Torah.
As we’re sure you are aware, there is an election coming up for Boulder City Council next month. The Boulder Jewish News is an IRS 501(c)3 charitable organization, and therefore can’t comment on or advocate for or against any candidates in any election. However, Stop Antisemitism Colorado has announced their endorsements for City Council, and we thought you might be interested. You can find them here.
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with our brothers and sisters under attack in the UK, 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
- Gun Safe Giveaway in Boulder Could Save Lives (10/2/2025) - The Gun Safe Giveaway will take place on Saturday, October 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the west parking lot of Boulder Community Health Foothills Hospital located at 4747 Arapahoe Ave. Continue Reading
- Column: Insulting Us on Rosh Hashanah and at Two Holocaust Memorials (10/2/2025) - While most Jews spent the first day of Rosh Hashanah in solemn observance, delegates to the United Nations Security Council spent Rosh Hashanah’s first day urging a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war and release of the hostages. The Israelis notified the U.N. that Sept. 23 was the start of the Jewish New Year, but U.N.… Continue Reading
- Opinion: Two Years After October 7, We Cannot Look Away (10/2/2025) - Two years after the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas, Israel is still carrying wounds that in some ways have deepened and worsened after two years of war. Continue Reading
- Israeli and Jewish Teens in Colorado Begin a Year of Community, Leadership, and Connection (9/30/2025) - Shevet Sheleg, Tzofim North America's new chapter, launched in Colorado with 80 participants, focusing on Jewish identity, leadership, and community amidst rising antisemitism. Continue Reading
- Opinion: Abbas Is No “World Leader” (9/30/2025) - Mahmoud Abbas has led the Palestinian Authority without elections for over 20 years, yet is misrepresented as a "world leader" by journalism, ignoring his autocratic rule. Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- A Taste of Shabbos – Parashat Haazinu (9/30/2025) - Morah Yehudis reflections intertwine personal experiences with themes of music, spirituality, and connection, emphasizing the transformative power of song during joyful and sorrowful moments in life. Continue Reading
- 20s/30s High Holiday Programs at the Boulder JCC (9/29/2025) - The High Holidays offer young adults opportunities for authentic connections through Boulder JCC events like Break the Fast and Shabbat in the Farm Sukkah, blending tradition and community. Continue Reading
- Sharing Grief and Creating Connections (9/29/2025) - JFS provides compassionate support for grief, hosting monthly counseling sessions to help individuals share experiences, connect with others, and find healing through community and tradition. Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
- The 13th Annual Boulder Jewish Film Festival Accentuates the Positive (10/2/2025) - Tickets to the Boulder Jewish Film Festival sell out quickly, so be sure to get yours when they go on sale Sunday, October 5. Continue Reading
Events
- When Art Meets Dialogue: A Groundbreaking Experience Comes to Boulder JCC (9/29/2025) - The Boulder Jewish Community Center will host "The Israeli-Palestinian Conversation" on October 20, fostering dialogue on complex issues through immersive theater and community engagement. Continue Reading
