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Shabbat shalom! In case you somehow missed all the mentions and ads over the last few months, tomorrow night, April 18th is the Boulder JCC’s JFest Party at the JCC. We hope you were able to secure tickets and that we’ll see you at the party!
Coming up on April 26th, Boulder’s own Jewish community historian, Roxanne Bailin, will be giving a talk at Congregation Har HaShem on the history of Jewish Women of the Wild West. Her talk will highlight the important roles these women played in building communities, maintaining traditions and shaping Jewish life on the American frontier. Registration is still open.
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 are now closing out the month of Nissan, so be sure to check out this latest entry. Links to her earlier columns are included. Next week will feature the month of Iyyar as we celebrate Rosh Chodesh tomorrow night along with Shabbat.
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with our brothers and sisters under attack in London, West Bloomfield, Australia, the UK, Israel, Ukraine, and in Boulder. Am Yisrael Chai!
Here are the stories from this week.
News/Columns/Letters
- Governor Polis Presents Inaugural Award for Excellence in Holocaust Education at ADL’s 45th Annual Governor’s Holocaust Remembrance Program (4/16/2026) - Dr. Mark Thorsen from Ponderosa High School received the ADL's inaugural Award for Excellence in Holocaust Education for his impactful teaching and dedication to Holocaust awareness. Continue Reading
- Present-Day Israel and Yom HaShoah Observance: Irony and Travesty (4/16/2026) - Ed Kass' reflections on Yom HaShoah in 2026. Continue Reading
- Column: For Israeli Military Aid: It’s the Standards, Stupid!!! (4/16/2026) - Critics of Israel do express legitimate concerns about Israel’s attacks on Gaza and perhaps Iran and Lebanon. Yet when Hamas massacred 1,200 Jews and kidnapped another 250 on Oct. 7, 2023, who questioned the sources of Hamas’ weapons? Who condemned Iran and any other suspected sources of Hamas’ weapons? Continue Reading
- Holocaust Survivors to March at Auschwitz after Wartime Cancellations (4/13/2026) - Despite the ongoing war with Iran, approximately 7,000 participants, including students, young professionals, and adults from dozens of countries, will take part in the International March of the Living in Poland on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day, April 14. Continue Reading
- Opinion: Israel’s Generation of Heroes (4/13/2026) - While walking down the streets of Israel, one is literally surrounded by heroes; modest and anonymous civilians who a moment earlier were on the front lines. Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Maya Willner Bet Mitzvah (4/16/2026) - On Saturday, April 11, 2026 Maya Willner was called to the Torah as Bet Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem. Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
Events
- Brunch This Sunday+ More! (4/16/2026) - Please join us this Sunday, April 19, 10:30 am, as Dale Rose prepares our delicious brunch in memory of her dear mother. Plus, two Sundays in May! Continue Reading
- 10 Reasons to Celebrate: Why You Can’t Miss JFest 2026 (4/13/2026) - The Boulder JCC celebrates ten years on Oreg Avenue with JFest on April 18, featuring fun activities, local flavors, and vibrant community spirit. Continue Reading
