For fifty years, Israel Study Tour (IST) has helped young Jewish Coloradans broaden their knowledge about Israel, its neighbors, and Jewish heritage and history. Registration for IST 2023 (June 11th-July 16th) is open!

Rabbi Gavriel Goldfeder will be leading us in an intimate Shabbat on February 10th and 11th with warm community spirit, traditional Shabbat services (with mechitzha), learning, song, and all kosher meals.

On Saturday, January 28th, 2023 Toby Ellis and Tyler Emdur will be called to the Torah as B'nai Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem.

On Saturday, January 21st, 2023, Nora Scharff will be called to the Torah as Bat Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem.

Ari Pollachek, the adored 15-year-old son of Paula and Amit Pollachek, has passed away suddenly.

Sara and Seymour Rabin, parents of Bonnie Rabin, died peacefully in Beit Shemesh, Israel on Thursday, January 5th, 2023 and Saturday, January 7th, 2023 of Covid-related illnesses.

UPDATE: Includes funeral and shiva inforamtion. Dr. Peter Vayshenker, father of Igor Vayshenker and husband of 70 years of Maria and father-in-law of Bonai Shalom's ritual chair, Susan Cohen, died the morning of January 2, 2023 in hospital in Boulder.

On Saturday, January 7th, 2023, Ariana Eisler will be called to the Torah as Bat Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem.

I recently had the opportunity to interview Rabbi Matthew Ponak, author of the newly released book "Embodied Kabbalah: Jewish Mysticism for All People." Rabbi Matthew shared his journey into religion and spirituality as he learned to find a balance between the two.

If you have a teen currently in the 8th grade who is seeking a group of Jewish peers, NaviG8 at the Boulder JCC is the place for them. Learn more about the information session coming in January.

Join us as we honor Louisville Lamplighters Sheryl Buchman and her family on Tuesday afternoon, December 20.

In anticipation of his attendance at the Boulder Center for Judaism’s annual Pearl Street Mall Menorah Lighting, Governor Polis granted an exclusive Chanukah interview to boulderjewishnews.com and chabad.org.

Join us as we honor Louisville Lamplighters Sheryl Buchman and her family on Thursday afternoon, December 22.

Chanukah Friday night is a magical time..it is a wonderful time to sit together with family and friends and enjoy a delicious Shabbos meal together.

Not so long ago, Hanukkah celebrations in America were frequently about politics, Jewish strength and triumph, and Zionism.

On Saturday, December 17th, 2022, David Goldstein will be called to the Torah as Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem.

On Saturday, December 17th, 2022, Owen Weinberg will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah with Adventure Judaism.

Every year, the Boulder County Center for Judaism selects a member of the Boulder Jewish community whose volunteer work has lifted our community in important ways for the honor of lighting the Pearl Street Menorah at our annual menorah lighting event (Monday, December 19).

This year, we add a new tradition to the season: remembering a time that strayed from dream into nightmare, from light into despair, and now, one year later, teaches us about resilience and hope.  

This year, families are invited to turn to PJ Library for a treasure trove of free resources created to ensure Chanukah 2022 is a memorable one; included is an updated Chanukah Hub featuring printable recipes and activity ideas, book lists, a new story-based podcast and so much more!

On Saturday, December 10th, 2022, Ariana Eisler will be called to the Torah as Bat Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem.

The Boulder County Center for Judaism and the Boulder JCC are hosting a one-of-a-kind public Menorah lighting. 

In a tradition that gains traction and attendees each year, the Boulder County Center for Judaism celebrates together for Chanukah.

The Boulder JCC has 7 events on tap for the Chanukah season! (Why not 8? Ask them!)

The Adventure Rabbi Teens group meets once a month. Their activities are focused on fun and friendship. "Our teens have experienced their share of stress and trauma," explains Rabbi Korngold. "We want them to know that every month we offer a fun activity for them to do, with a group of Jewish friends."