Dean Rotbart

Dean Rotbart, a Pulitzer Prize nominated former columnist and editor at The Wall Street Journal, is co-host of Radio Chavura, a weekly program focused on Colorado's vibrant Jewish community. The show is co-hosted by Dean's son, Maxwell, a recent graduate of Metropolitan State University of Denver. Radio Chavura can be streamed from www.Chavura.com or downloaded from the iTunes store.

Congress: Polis Will Attend – DeGette Will Snub Netanyahu Speech

Jared Polis, Bibi Netanyahu, and Diana DeGette

Radio Chavura contacted each of Colorado’s national Congressional representatives and is reporting exclusively that Congresswoman DeGette is the only one of the nine elected officials who has said she will definitively not attend Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech.

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Colorado Jews Mourn Israeli Terror Victim Dalya Lemkus

Remembering Dalya Lemkus

A Shloshim service for Dalya, marking 30 days since her burial, was held at BMH-BJ in Denver this past Tuesday, organized by Brian and Sarina Lemkus Kopinsky, her uncle and aunt.

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East Side Kosher Deli Owners Named ‘Pillars of the Colorado Jewish Community’

Michael & Marcy Schreiber

After 17 years of ownership, Marcy and Michael Schreiber have sold the East Side Kosher Deli and are planning to relocate next spring to New York to be closer to their family.

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The Unique Alliance Between Israel and Micronesia, With a Colorado Twist

Asterio Takesy and Barack Obama

Colorado Jews this month honored the 28th anniversary of the special relationship between the United States and the Federated States of Micronesia, which has proven to be not only a strong ally of America but also of America’s ally, the State of Israel.

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Louisville Rescue Dog, Emma: Jewish Pet of the Week

The Mountain States Region of Jewish National Fund and Radio Chavura have selected a Louisville, Colorado therapy dog as the Rocky Mountain Jewish Pet of the Week .

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JNF and Radio Chavura Honor MishPAWcha™ – Jewish Pets

Oliver - Jewish Pet of the Week

Jewish tradition, dating back to Biblical times, recognizes those who were kind to animals. In fact, Jewish law provides animals many of the same rights as humans, including rest on Shabbos.

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Gardner Leads Udall on Radio Chavura IsraelScore™ Index

That is one of the exclusive findings from the inaugural Radio Chavura IsraelScore™ Index, comparing the legislative support that each of the nine members of Colorado’s U.S. congressional delegation has given the State of Israel.

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Colorado Physician, 76, to Bike 500 Miles for Israeli ‘Kids Under Fire’

Photo of Dr. Herzl Melmed and his bike

Dr. Herzl Melmed, 76, a Denver gynecologist, is currently biking alone from Bandon, Oregon to hilly San Francisco. Find out why.

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Israel Supporter U.S. Rep. Lamborn Defies Stereotypes

Radio Chavura host Maxwell Rotbart and U.S. Congressman Doug Lamborn

Those who believe that the so-called “Jewish Lobby” dictates American policy toward the Middle East, should get to know Doug Lamborn, one of the most consistent pro-Israel representatives in the United States Congress.

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