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Shabbat shalom, and good bye to July! Mazel tov to Rabbi Marc and Rachel Soloway on their wedding in London this week!
They have returned to Boulder and will have a Sheva Brachot party at Bonai Shalom this weekend.
Last 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 in Av, the eleventh month, so be sure to check out this latest entry. Links to her earlier columns (months 1-10) are included.
Here are the stories from this week.
News/Columns/Letters
- Nelly Ben Tal’s Lessons from Three Years of Shlichut in Colorado (7/30/2026) - Nelly Ben Tal reflects on her impactful time in Colorado as the Shlicha, emphasizing community, belonging, lessons learned, and upcoming leadership transition. Continue Reading
- Column: The Fetterman Approach to Israel-Bashers Must Be Replicated Worldwide (7/30/2026) - U.S. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania proved this week that an advocate for Israel can confront an Israel-basher, shake him up and still stand firm and unyielding. Or stand tall, as John Wayne or Ronald Reagan might word it. Continue Reading
- Letter: 103 Zionophobic House Democrats Reject JFK and MLK Jr (7/30/2026) - The 103 Zionophobic House Democrats who voted for all time to never support the self defense of the Jewish people of Israel have rejected the proud Zionism of JFK and the proud Zionism of the Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Continue Reading
- Letter: Jews Are NOT Settlers (7/30/2026) - I find it extremely offensive to label Jews as extremist settlers! Continue Reading
- Sustainable Israeli-Palestinian Projects Awards $10,000 in Emergency Relief Grants to Address West Bank Violence (7/28/2026) - A Boulder nonprofit is funding four organizations in the West Bank to address urgent needs impacted by escalating settler violence. Continue Reading
- Hiddush Releases Israeli Tu B’Av Poll on Marriage Freedom (7/28/2026) - A poll reveals 65% of Israeli Jews support marriage freedom, with higher support among secular voters and major party supporters. Continue Reading
Jewish Life
- Free High Holy Day Materials for the Visually Impaired Now Available (7/30/2026) - JBI Library has expanded accessible High Holy Day resources, including new braille materials, aiming to support individuals with print disabilities. Continue Reading
- Miles Potash Bar Mitzvah (7/30/2026) - On Saturday, July 25th, 2026, Sam Olson was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah with Adventure Judaism. Continue Reading
- Jew-Maxxing (7/28/2026) - Many of you may only know me as a wildly popular and hilarious Jewish humorist. What you may not know is that I am also the leading social influencer of the Jew Maxxing movement. Continue Reading
Arts and Culture
- Christopher Nolan Brings His Midas Touch to the World’s First Blockbuster (7/30/2026) - Christopher Nolan's adaptation of the Odyssey revitalizes the classic tale, emphasizing universal themes and modern moral dilemmas while captivating contemporary audiences. Continue Reading
- Graphic Content (7/30/2026) - Historian Rafael Medoff tells Judith Magazine why he refused his publisher's demand to denounce Israel in 'Cartoonists Against the Holocaust.' Continue Reading
Events
- Men of the J Event Lineup for August (7/28/2026) - Upcoming events for August include discussion groups, breakfast, hikes and a brewery meet up. Continue Reading
