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A timely poem from Todd Greenberg.

A new poem from Lisa Tremback

On Saturday, June 7th,, 2025, Aaron Brave will be called to the Torah as Bet Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem.

On Saturday, June 7th, 2025, Brooke Sneider will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah with Adventure Judaism.

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Run4TheirLives Boulder will walk for the 81st consecutive week this Sunday in support of the hostages being held in Gaza. Please join us.

Today, Governor Polis, Boulder Mayor Brockett, interfaith and statewide leaders came together to stand against hate and for a moment of unity after the tragic attack against a peaceful gathering of people raising awareness for the hostages still being held by Hamas.

The priestly blessing emphasizes love and unity within the Jewish community, highlighting the importance of peace in individual relationships and global harmony.

Councilmember Taishya Adams misunderstands the relationship between Zionism and Judaism, which are historically intertwined, emphasizing Jewish sovereignty in Israel as a decolonization effort.

Join with the Boulder Jewish community at one or more of three upcoming events in Boulder as we support one another.

"I stand in full solidarity with my fellow council members in condemning this senseless and unacceptable act of terror. I, too, am furious and deeply saddened, and my heart is with the victims, their families and Boulder’s Jewish community."

JEWISHcolorado is launching a Boulder Security Fund to raise $160,000 for enhanced safety, victim support, trauma resources, and addressing community needs after recent attacks.

As we continue to process the horrific attack on members of our community during Sunday’s Boulder Run for Their Lives walk, we wanted to share some important updates.

The City of Boulder, in partnership with the Boulder Chamber, will light the Boulder Star tonight, Monday, June 2, through Sunday, June 8, in solidarity with our community.

As our community continues to reel from the act of violence and terror that occurred on our beloved Pearl Street Mall yesterday, we, as Boulder City Council members and city manager, acknowledge in the strongest possible terms that this was a targeted, antisemitic attack.

Yesterday’s attack on a peaceful vigil in the heart of our community is not only a vile assault on our Jewish community—it is an attack on us all.

June 1, 2025 This afternoon, a hate-filled individual attacked a peaceful gathering of Jews in our downtown mall.  For over 600 days, this peaceful group has walked every Sunday to raise awareness of the hostages violently taken in Israel on October 7 and still held captive.  My heart and prayers …

Ilan Goldenberg condemned the Boulder attack on a solidarity walk, emphasizing the need for safety and political leaders to denounce violence against any community.

The 80th weekly Boulder Walk to Support the Gaza Hostages was attacked around 1:30 pm this afternoon by a man wielding a makeshift flamethrower and throwing Molotov cocktails, causing at least six injuries.

To our Jewish Colorado Community: As the Jewish holiday of Shavuot is about to begin, our community is once again faced with news of a horrific terror attack – this time injuring multiple pro-Israel demonstrators in Boulder attending a Run for Their Lives gathering. The FBI says it is investigating …

"We call on our entire community to stand with us in this fight against antisemitism. We need to stop this normalization of hate and the targeting of people simply because they are Jewish."

Alan Cohen, a philanthropist, dedicates a reservoir to Eshkol farmers post-October 7 attacks, illustrating his commitment to Israel's agricultural resilience.

The letter critiques the Washington Post's tweet regarding Jewish identity, linking historical antisemitism to the question of where Jews belong, emphasizing an unsettling pattern of violence.

Haver's Shavuot event this Sunday night promotes connection through classes, community engagement, and discussion, addressing compassion and unity amid recent challenges, featuring a potluck and cheesecake.

With humor, heart, and deep spiritual insight, Rev. Pedro Silva invites us to consider what it means to hold grief in one hand and joy in the other—and how cultivating that duality is part of being fully human. Register by Monday June 2nd to attend!