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Shabbat shalom! Boulder Jewish News would like to congratulate all the graduates celebrating this weekend, as well as Rabbi Fred Greene on receiving his honorary Doctorate in Divinity, completing 25 years in the rabbinate! Kol hakavod!
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 have now reached the 8th month, Sivan, 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 London, West Bloomfield, Australia, the UK, Israel, Ukraine, and in Boulder. Am Yisrael Chai!
Here are the stories from this week.
News/Columns/Letters
- Youth Support through Cycling: Bartali’s Summer Events in Colorado (5/28/2026) - Bartali, an Israeli nonprofit, will host community events across Colorado this summer, using cycling to support youth healing from trauma and building resilience. Continue Reading
- Announcing COJAA’s 2026 Primary Endorsements (5/28/2026) - Colorado Jewish Action Alliance has announced its endorsed candidates for the 2026 election, emphasizing the need for leaders who combat antisemitism and support the Jewish community. Continue Reading
- Palestinian Authority’s Continued Payments to Terrorists Must Be Exposed, Says Pro-Israel Group (5/28/2026) - The Israeli Foreign Ministry criticized the Palestinian Authority for funding terrorists, suggesting this incentivizes violence and undermines peace efforts. Continue Reading
- Column: An Israeli Soldier’s Suicide in Miami, a ‘Petty’ Coop Boycott in Brooklyn (5/28/2026) - A former Israeli soldier takes his life in Miami while so-called anti-Zionists vote to ban Israeli products at the Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn. So much for empathy for Jewish victims or consideration for American Jews. Continue Reading
- JCC Ranch Camp to Bring Maccabi Sports Camp to Colorado Starting in Summer 2027 (5/27/2026) - JCC Ranch Camp acquires Maccabi Sports Camp, launching it in Colorado for summer 2027, blending sports training and Jewish camp values for young athletes. Continue Reading
- Letter: NYC Mayor Mamdani’s Lies (5/27/2026) - More rebuttals against New York City Mayor Mamdani's recent Nakba Day statements. Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Adam Gordon Adult Bet Mitzvah (5/28/2026) - On Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, Adam Gordon was called to the Torah as an adult Bet Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem. Continue Reading
- Secrets Revealed: How Your Rabbi Writes Their High Holy Day Sermon(s) (5/27/2026) - For your Rabbi, the prep for sermon writing starts now! But how does a Rabbi go about writing these sermons? What is their process? Continue Reading
- Baruch Dayan HaEmet – Marvin Chatinover z”l (5/27/2026) - Marvin Chatinover grandfather of Rav Jacob Chatinover, passed away peacefully in Connecticut on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Continue Reading
- Delivering Healthy Goodness in Boulder (5/26/2026) - JFS Boulder addresses growing food insecurity in Boulder County through a new food share program, providing monthly boxes of food to struggling households in partnership with local organizations. Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
Events
- June Schedule of Men of the J Activities Just Released (5/27/2026) - Upcoming events in June include discussion groups, breakfast, hikes, talks, tours, and meet-ups. Continue Reading
- Explore Jewish View of the Soul and the Afterlife (5/26/2026) - On June 8, Rick Light will explore Jewish views on the soul and death, offering insights on living intentionally through end-of-life practices at the Boulder JCC. Continue Reading
