About two acres of the Boulder Jewish Commons is being devoted to the creation of Milk and Honey Farm at the J, Boulder’s Jewish Community Farm.
Read More »New Israeli Tech, Old Bedouin Ways at Wadi Attir
Project Wadi Attir combines cutting-edge Israeli approaches and traditional Bedouin knowhow to establish ecologically sound income-generating activities.
Read More »ALAS!–EICHAH!–You Sit Alone (An Elegy for Tishah b’Av)
On Tishah b'Av we lament the destruction of the two Temples, the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492, other Jewish national tragedies, and, if we wish, our own sorrows and tragedies. On this day we recite elegies and dirges called kinot, as we and our ancestors have done for thousands of years, in our own ritual way of expressing the deep grief common to all people in all cultures.
Read More »Tishah b’Av and Its Poetry
Tishah b'Av--the 9th of Av--the day Jews remember calamities like the destruction of the Temples, is coming up soon, and for me there is no better way to learn about and get involved with this occasion is to read the special poetry composed for this day (and for other Jewish days of mourning), and better yet to write our own! In this presentation you will first learn a little about Tishah b'Av and about the poetry, and then be encouraged to write your own such poetry and perhaps recite it in your congregation, havurah, religious class, or home.
Read More »Talk: Story of Survival, “My Father’s Escape From the Holocaust”
My father's escape from the Holocaust through Vilna, Vladivostok, Japan and Shanghai. Wednesday night only!
Read More »Westminster Jewish Movie Night to Feature Boulder Hero
Above and Beyond - a documentary of 11 Jewish American pilots including Boulder’s George Lichter’s who flew and trained pilots for Israel’s war of independence in 1948 – comes to the big screen for one night only at the AMC Theater at Westminster’s Promenade on Thursday July 16th at 7 pm.
Read More »Challah, Worms, and Hiking – Camp?
Campers learn about and experience environmental principles, radical amazement, and Jewish values through nature hikes, expert guest educators, field trips, and hands–on projects at Camp Eco-Fun.
Read More »A New Space in Boulder for Jewish Foodies, Eco-Activists and Outdoorsy Types
Get better connected with the other Jewish cheese-makers, gardeners, goat-milkers, CSA members, chefs, hikers, tree huggers, and activists in Boulder!
Read More »Practical Lessons For Coping With Life’s Unexpected Detours
Mrs. Simie Schtroks will share the wisdom and strength available to us today to handle the curve balls and unpleasant surprises life throws our way by learning from the experiences of those who took astonishing risks to obtain their freedom.
Read More »Direct from Carnegie Hall – Free Boulder Piano Recital
I saw Jamina Gerl perform in Denver yesterday and was blown away. She is playing in Boulder on Friday.
Read More »What’s Jewish About Meditation?
Ever wonder what is Jewish about meditation? Join Rabbi Ruth Gelfarb and Jeff Tatelman at Congregation Har HaShem to explore Jewish mindfulness practice.
Read More »Othello: Shakespeare’s Tragic Tale of Otherness
Join Menorah for dinner and a discussion of the outsider and otherness in "Othello" prior to the CSF production on July 28.
Read More »Menorah Puts the Fez in Feztival
Reservations are now being accepted for Exploring Jewish Morocco, May 2-15, 2016.
Read More »Follow Your Nose This Sunday
Visit the LB Kosher Grill booth at the Boulder Jewish Festival -- our good food keeps on getting better.
Read More »Newish and Jewish? Join Us for Brunch
Come and find ways to connect to community and meet new people.
Read More »Back Next Grossman-Spielberg Film Collaboration on Indiegogo
Director Roberta Grossman and producer Nancy Spielberg are working on their new film, and they need your help.
Read More »The Mystery of Life–A Poem of Appreciation
Life is a beautiful mystery that is mysteriously beautiful! Who is like You, God, Who could create all of this and give us the ability to appreciate it-- even people who don't live near mountains and hills as we do in Boulder, Colorado!
Read More »Donate Your Gently Used Children’s Books in Boulder
We are seeking gently used children’s books to give to children in need. We need books suitable for children from age 3 to 13.
Read More »JEWISHcolorado Hosts 2015 Walk For Israel
JEWISHcolorado invites community members to show their support for Israel by joining together in a two-mile walk on Sunday, May 31, to celebrate the country’s independence.
Read More »6 Teen Entrepreneurs Improving Our World
Check out these six teen entrepreneurs whose bright ideas and passion for change are improving our world.
Read More »Newest Faces at Boulder JCC Preschool Have Feathers
The students at the Boulder JCC Preschool have been raising eight laying hens since they were just over a week old.
Read More »Yom HaShoah, Yom HaZikaron, Yom Ha’atzmaut, and the Shuk
A couple weeks ago when things were less hectic academically here on EIE, we celebrated three major Israeli holidays within a week.
Read More »Jews in the Civil Rights Movement with Karen Raizen
Congregation Bonai Shalom’s first Friday in June will be about Jews in the Civil Rights Movement.
Read More »Support Educational and Family Programming at CBS This Weekend
Bonai Shalom is hosting an Israeli Street Fair, a benefit for CBS’s Educational and Young Family programming!
Read More »Gett Thee to the Boe for a Feminist Knockout
The Boulder Jewish Film Festival co-sponsors the new Israeli hit, "Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem," with a talkback by Kathryn Bernheimer on Wednesday.
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