Weekly Edition: November 7th, 2025

Shabbat Shalom!

Last month we began a new column with Rabbi Charna Rosenholtz, who is offering a 12-part column exploring the spiritual and psychological wisdom of each Hebrew month. Drawing from Torah,  Kabbalah, Mussar, and seasonal awareness, each installment will highlight core themes, practices, and reflections to help ground us in sacred time. Join us on this monthly journey through the Jewish calendar. This month’s post is about Cheshvan.

The Boulder Jewish Community Foundation has opened their 2025 Grant Request cycle. Find out more 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

• Jewish Interest Free Loan Can Help (11/6/2025) - JIFL offers interest-free loans to Jewish families in Colorado for children's activities and basic needs, supported by the Rose Community Foundation. Continue Reading
• Column: ‘I’m A Jew-Hater’ Hood Nets Light Sentence Amid Recent Antisemitic Spree (11/6/2025) - Bazrouk pleaded guilty to federal hate crime charges last June and on Tuesday (Oct. 28)  was sentenced to 17 months in prison for kicking and punching Jews at three demonstrations, according to The New York Post. Continue Reading

Jewish Life

• New Torah Club Starting! (11/6/2025) - The Boulder Center for Judaism is launching a Torah club starting November 11, encouraging monthly participation with engaging classes and communal meals. Continue Reading
• Parker and Nate Rosenbaum B’nei Mitzvah (11/6/2025) - On Saturday, November 8, 2025 Parker and Nate Rosenbaum will be called to the Torah as B'nei Mitzvah at Congregation Bonai Shalom. Continue Reading
• Emmaline Hildebrand Bet Mitzvah (11/6/2025) - On Saturday, November 8th, 2025 Emmaline Hildebrand, will be called to the Torah as Bet Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem. Continue Reading
• 2025 Shabbat Project Takes Place This Weekend (11/4/2025) - The Shabbat Project aims to unite over one million Jews globally on November 7-8, 2025, fostering deeper connections and celebrating cultural significance. Continue Reading

Arts and Culture

• An Attack 1500 Years in the Making (11/6/2025) - An exclusive interview with Dr. Rafael Medoff about his new book, "The Road to October 7," published by the Jewish Publication Society & University of Nebraska Press. Continue Reading
• Colorado Hebrew Chorale and Kol Nashim Hosting Free Choral Workshop (11/4/2025) - The Colorado Hebrew Chorale and its women’s choir, Kol Nashim, will be hosting a free Choral Workshop entitled The Art of Choral Singing with Dr. Coreen Duffy, head of Choral Music at CU in Boulder.  Continue Reading

Events

• November’s Men of the J Lineup Announced (11/4/2025) - November is a quick month. As a reminder, the Boulder JCC is closed the week of Thanksgiving. We are so excited for the J's new registration system that is launching next week. It is very user friendly and intuitive.  Look for an email from the J to set up your new "Amilia" account. You will… Continue Reading