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“I remember searching for answers when I was young. Back in the 1970’s we were tricked into thinking that kids shouldn’t trust anyone over 30 and the answers that I got from the popular books and music misled me,” says Laya Saul Jackson, bestselling author, psychologist, and internationally sought after speaker. “I learned a lot and I want to share tools and tips for getting through the hard times and enjoying life to the fullest. I want to encourage people. Everyone is lovable and everyone is loved. Each and every soul in this world makes a difference!”
Today she lives in Tsfat, Israel, but she lived in the Boulder area for many years before that. She is in town for a short while, so the Boulder County Center for Judaism is holding a Lunch and Learn with her as one of the speakers. The Brunch and Learn is open to men and women.
Her bestselling book, “You Don’t Have to Learn Everything the Hard Way: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me”offers practical advice, stories, inspiring quotes, and questions to think and talk about, as well as comfort and strength to those who need it. Participants at her presentations gain real tools to overcome obstacles and leave inspired and uplifted.
WHEN: Sunday, February 15th, 10:30 am
WHERE: Boulder County Center for Judaism, 2810 Jay Road Boulder, CO 80301
COST: $36 RSVP Needed
RSVP: Boulderjudaism.com/shabbaton
1 – What brought you to Boulder many years ago?
When I finished graduate school a friend of mine that I worked in the entertainment industry (as a make up artist) talked me into coming to work on “one more movie” (it turned into two). My husband to be came to visit me and we loved it so much we thought it would be a great place to start our family. It was!”
2 – Tell us a favorite Boulder Memory
Boulder Jewish Festival was new then. It was a rainy day and I was doing face painting. Devorah Telushkin and I got on the stage as the day was coming to a close and did a little song and dance in the rain. Also, I was into story telling at the time and was in a new Jewish Renewal Havurah and I have memories of some of the times there where I made life long friends. I loved teaching at Bonai Shalom, and of course my life long friendship with Boulder Center for Judaism!”
3 – Can you share some of your recent projects that you are involved in?
Since the war began, the children’s museum had to pivot from its building project since that wasn’t the time to build. In 2025, the CMG began its programming through a mobile unit called Wonder Wheels. To date, wonder Wheels has served over 10,000 children in Northern Israel, all of those children were affected by the conflict. The most popular program at this time is the resiliency program.
4- Tell us a little about your talk on Sunday, Feb. 15 on Resilience?
Because I lived through the two years of consistent sirens, explosions, stress, and watching the children in all of that, and since I’ve been been working with The Wonder Wheels resiliency program, I’ve learned a lot about resilience (and my degree is in psychology).
You can learn more about Laya by visiting her websites: www.AuntLaya.com and www.NurturingWomen.com
Click to learn more about the Shabbaton Feb. 13-15.
