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Shabbat shalom! Purim begins in a few days. See all the Purim activities on our Purim page. March begins over the weekend. Check out the Men of the J activities coming up in March. And also next week, the CU Program in Jewish Studies holds their annual “Schmooze-a-Palooza” free musical event. Good times!
In September, we began a new column with Rabbi Charna Rosenholtz, a 12-part column exploring the spiritual and psychological wisdom of each Hebrew month. Drawing from Torah, Kabbalah, Mussar, and seasonal awareness, each installment highlights core themes, practices, and reflections to help ground us in sacred time. Join us on this monthly journey through the Jewish calendar. We started the month of Adar last week, so be sure to check out this latest entry. Links to her earlier columns are included.
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with our brothers and sisters under attack in Australia, 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
- Column: Mics, Muslims and Mohels, Oy Vey!!! (2/26/2026) - This week, Ticker highlights political tensions regarding Jewish issues, featuring assemblyman Brown's attempt to address antisemitism with Mayor Mamdani, alongside controversial statements from Rep. Fine and actions in Belgium. Continue Reading
- Ogen Launches Israeli Purim Campaign to Boost Reservist-Owned Small Businesses – You Can Help (2/24/2026) - Ogen's Purim gift box campaign promotes products from reservist-owned businesses in Israel, supporting their economic recovery after military service while helping sustain the nation's overall economic resilience. Shop online, ship anywhere. Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Walking in Her Shadow (2/26/2026) - A new poem from Todd Greenberg Continue Reading
- Time Passages (2/26/2026) - A new poem from Lisa Tremback Continue Reading
- Lily Weinberger Bet Mitzvah (2/24/2026) - On Saturday, February 28, 2026 Lily Weinberger will be called to the Torah as Bet Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem. Continue Reading
- Ethan Mesh Bet Mitzvah (2/24/2026) - On Saturday, February 21, 2026 Ethan Mesh was called to the Torah as Bet Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem. Continue Reading
- Baruch Dayan HaEmet – Gloria Lenore Levanthal z”l (2/24/2026) - Gloria Lenore Levanthal, Shari Goldstein's mother, passed away on February 22, 2026, in New York at age 89. Continue Reading
- Baruch Dayan HaEmet – Laurel Blau z”l (2/24/2026) - Laurel Blau, mother of Joel Blau, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 in Chicago on Monday, February 23, 2026. Continue Reading
- Celebrate Purim Boulder at the Boulder JCC: 3 Ways to Join the Fun (2/23/2026) - Purim celebrations at Boulder JCC include family dinners, festive activities, and social events for young adults, focusing on community, fun, and giving back this season. Continue Reading
- A Very moROCKin Purim (2/23/2026) - Please join us at Boulder Center for Judaism on Tuesday, March 3, 5 pm, for our Marrakesh Kasbah-themed Purim party. Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
Events
- It’s Time for the 2026 Schmooze-A-Palooza Concert! (2/26/2026) - Please join us again this year on March 5 for an evening featuring Hebrew songs of hope and joy. Continue Reading
- Join the Men of the J at These March 2026 Events (2/26/2026) - We are looking forward to a magnificent March filled with lots of Men of the J programs! Continue Reading
