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An exclusive interview with Dr. Rafael Medoff about his new book, "The Road to October 7," published by the Jewish Publication Society & University of Nebraska Press.

JIFL offers interest-free loans to Jewish families in Colorado for children's activities and basic needs, supported by the Rose Community Foundation.

Bazrouk pleaded guilty to federal hate crime charges last June and on Tuesday (Oct. 28)  was sentenced to 17 months in prison for kicking and punching Jews at three demonstrations, according to The New York Post.

On Saturday, November 8, 2025 Parker and Nate Rosenbaum will be called to the Torah as B'nei Mitzvah at Congregation Bonai Shalom.

On Saturday, November 8th, 2025 Emmaline Hildebrand, will be called to the Torah as Bet Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem.

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The Shabbat Project aims to unite over one million Jews globally on November 7-8, 2025, fostering deeper connections and celebrating cultural significance.

November is a quick month. As a reminder, the Boulder JCC is closed the week of Thanksgiving. We are so excited for the J’s new registration system that is launching next week. It is very user friendly and intuitive.  Look for an email from the J to set up your …

The Colorado Hebrew Chorale and its women’s choir, Kol Nashim, will be hosting a free Choral Workshop entitled The Art of Choral Singing with Dr. Coreen Duffy, head of Choral Music at CU in Boulder. 

On Nov. 4th, UCLA's Center for Israel Studies hosts an online discussion with Itamar Rabinovich about Yitzhak Rabin's legacy. A follow-up Zoom discussion is on Nov. 12th.

Join us on Nov. 9 at Boulder Center for Judaism for Chassidic mysticism, scone-making, brunch, and community connection.

The Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center’s (JCC Denver) annual fundraising event, TODAH, will be held on November 15, 2025 at the community center in Denver.

Shirei Nechama (songs of comfort) is a new, volunteer Boulder County music group whose mission is to bring Jewish music into hospice settings in homes, hospice centers, and senior care facilities — Our goal is to provide comfort to Jewish patients and their families through song and music. This volunteer trio includes Kim Korevaar (vocals), …

As the Middle East crisis stains four election campaigns, a small army of teen-agers in Skokie, Illinois, ganged up on five Jewish children on Oct. 7.

I agree with Ed Kass. The conversation is a start. However, progress in settling the conflict between Arabs/Palestinians and Israel requires acceptance of past history.

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On November 2, 2025, the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, led by conductor Michael Butterman, presents a poignant concert featuring resilience-themed pieces from Jandali, Strauss, and Shostakovich.

What have we got to lose? Here's an example.

Sunday, Nov. 2 American-Israeli Natalie Sopinsky will  give a presentation in north Boulder.

Spiritual Direction aids personal and communal growth by fostering awareness of life’s purpose, connecting with God, and recognizing the sacred in daily experiences.

This past year, two Boulder JCC Farmers had the opportunity to deepen their personal and professional growth through immersive experiences rooted in Jewish learning, environmental stewardship, and community building—both hosted by Adamah, a national Jewish environmental organization. With fresh inspiration and ideas to cultivate within our own community, these experiences …

The Netivot Shalom reveals that Avraham's children symbolize diverse spiritual paths. Cheshvan emphasizes humility, ongoing transformation, inner reflection, and the importance of Torah study after the High Holidays.

This past Monday, the JCC sponsored “The Israeli Palestinian Conversation”, an extra-ordinary, emotionally moving and thought-provoking play. I commend Ami Dayan and his cast for their courage in tackling this issue and providing an artfully weaved fabric of history and emotional context about the Israel-Palestine conflict.

We can extend our appreciation to Trump for announcing a 22-point plan to rebuild Gaza and implicitly advance a two-state solution. However, he undermined his own program by basking in his newfound glory and facilitating yet another gory and warped chapter.

New poetry from Todd Greenberg.