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This portion, named after an infamous king, (who was the progenitor of the famous convert Ruth) has become recently famous because of one of verses from the transmuted curses into blessings, by the equally infamous prophet Bilam.

Zohran Mamdani is best characterized as a Woke person who has adopted the Woke view of the world in which everyone is designated as an "oppressor" or a victim of "oppression" ...

Karen Sorin Diamond, who lived a life of extraordinary kindness and love, passed away on June 25, 2025.

A Global Conference for Israel will occur from October 23-26, 2025, in Hollywood, Florida, uniting supporters, speakers, and attendees to celebrate resilience and partnership.

The post-war Trump Administration in the Middle East going forward seems to be based on monitoring Iran and restraining Israel. The notion of “Let’s get rich together” will trump “Let’s get safe together by removing the radical death cults."

A conversation about Zohar Mamdani’s potential antisemitism examined his pro-Palestine stance and support for BDS, raising concerns about Israel's future.

Mike Samuels passed away on July 4th at 83 years old.  Mike and Sue just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last week.

In his pursuit of political power, Zohran Mamdani insists on dragging American Jews through the mud. Mamdani’s campaign for mayor of New York City is no less ugly than anything else touched by anti-Israel activists.

The Iranian regime’s stated goal from its inception has been the total annihilation of the State of Israel. This is not a slogan, but a cornerstone of Iranian religious, political, and military doctrine.

The murder of Karen Diamond in Boulder, Colorado by a Jew hating sociopathic Muslim screaming "Free Palestine" is no different than the murders of millions of Jews in the Holocaust by sociopathic jew hating Germans screaming "Sieg Heil".

A new poem from Todd Greenberg.

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JEWISHcolorado announced today it has raised and allocated nearly $160,000 with support from more than 850 donors in the wake of the horrific firebomb attack in Boulder on June 1, 2025, that killed one person and injured 14 others.

Run4TheirLives Boulder will walk for the 85th consecutive week this Sunday in support of the hostages being held in Gaza. Please join us.

This Torah portion focuses more on mortality than any other. It is sadly an appropriate reading for this week, especially in Boulder, with the sudden passing of a beloved member of the Jewish community, and the tragic death of the bombing victim of June 1, who succumbed to terrible burns. May their memories be for a blessing.

ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Karen Diamond resulting from injuries sustained during the antisemitic firebombing in Boulder, Colorado, at a peaceful Run for Their Lives walk to bring attention to the hostages being held by Hamas.

This summer, The Jewish Agency sent a record 2,050 Israeli emissaries to North American camps, strengthening connections between young Jewish communities across continents.

When Israel launched a precision strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities on June 13, nearly every segment of the U.S. Jewish community rallied behind it. But there was one conspicuous exception: J Street.

Rabbi Marc Soloway gave the eulogy for Joe Secor on June 30, 2025.

Karen Diamond, 81, passed away last Wednesday afternoon, June 25, 2025 from injuries sustained during the antisemitic terrorist attack on the walk on Pearl Street Mall on June 1st. 

The Adoptee Support Group resumes, fostering a community for adoptees to share experiences and insights, guided by Janice E. Shayne, on July 22nd.

Divorce & Discovery partners with JCC Ranch Camp to offer a transformative retreat for divorcing Jews in Colorado from August 21-24, 2025.

The MEN’S EVENT is scheduled for October 29, 2025, in Denver, featuring camaraderie, conversation, and food. Details on registration coming soon.

Joseph (Joe) Secor passed away suddenly on Thursday morning, June 26, 2025. We are devastated to announce the sudden death of a beloved Bonai Shalom member and friend to so many.

Director Sandi DuBowski appears in person with his documentary about the influential, controversial and conflicted Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie.