Check out our Yom Kippur and Sukkot services and events -- we'd love to spend the holidays with you!
Read More »Experience Yom Kippur with Boulder Center for Judaism
Services are not only about prayers and rituals but about celebrating Judaism as a dynamic and enriching community experience harmoniously shared by Jews of any and all backgrounds.
Read More »Correct Sin-Tax
Teshuva is the Jewish way to pay our ‘sin taxes.’ Aveira is one of the Hebrew words for transgression. In my mind, it resonates with the English word, ‘over.’
Read More »Kapparot: The Yom Kippur Tradition of Chicken Twirling
For some 1,000 years, many Ashkenazi Jews have observed the same ritual every Yom Kippur Eve — waving a chicken over their head. From the start, the practice was controversial among rabbinical scholars, and even today, it continues to ruffle feathers. (Sorry, couldn't resist).
Read More »What Do Jews Mean by Repentance (Teshuvah)?
The sound of the shofar at Rosh Hashanah, the great 12th-century Jewish thinker Moses Maimonides wrote, is a wake-up call for the soul. Its message: "Arise from your slumber! Search your ways and return in teshuvah and remember your Creator!"
Read More »Shofar in the Park on Monday!
To accommodate those who would otherwise not participate in formal Rosh Hashanah synagogue services, Rabbi Scheiner of Boulder Center for Judaism is promoting a brief, open-to-all, Rosh Hashanah ceremony that includes the primary observances of the holiday. There will be a special activity for kids and a small holiday gift takeaway.
Read More »A Riddle for You
Our sages teach the power of Rosh Hashanah: This is when G-d bestows the world, and each individual creature, with all of the divine blessings for the upcoming year. He opens new channels to allow our unique gifts to enter our lives.
Read More »Experience Beth Ami’s Humanistic Rosh Hashanah and Tashlich Live
Enjoy our humanistic Rosh Hashanah/Tashlich experience in person next to the lovely Viele Lake in south Boulder at the Harlow Platts Picnic Shelter.
Read More »Join Us for Rosh Hashanah Dinner Under the Stars
To join the Boulder County Center for Judaism for the High Holidays is to enjoy an inspiring synthesis of delights for body and soul.
Read More »Slichot and High Holy Days at Nevei Kodesh
Join Rabbi Diane Tiferet Lakein and Hazzan Shayndel Adler this Friday evening for a Slichot Service on Zoom (after sundown) to tune in to the melodies and themes of the High Holy Days.
Read More »Judaism Your Way Announces ‘Return to Joy’ Theme for Annual High Holiday Services
Judaism Your Way is pleased to announce that following a successful High Holidays celebration in the Denver Botanic Gardens in 2021, the organization is bringing its inclusive programming to the gardens once again.
Read More »Join Our Religious School at Nevei Kodesh; Starts September 11
Nevei Kodesh's Religious School starts Sunday, September 11! Also, read about our High Holiday offerings.
Read More »Get to Know Har HaShem This Fall
Yom Har HaShem - Har HaShem Day - is an opportunity to get to know Boulder's Reform congregation. This year, Yom Har HaShem falls on Sunday, September 18.
Read More »Don’t Miss These Pre-Rosh Hashanah Safety Classes
JEWISHcolorado’s Safety and Security Initiative has joined with Starting Hearts for special safety sessions in advance of the Jewish High Holy Days.
Read More »Save the Date: Reverse Tashlich Creek Clean Up Program
The Boulder JCC and Inland Ocean Coalition are working together on a Reverse Tashlich creek clean up in Boulder on Sunday, October 2nd, 2022.
Read More »Ready For Something New? Experience Yom Kippur Humanistically!
The Beth Ami – Colorado Congregation for Humanistic Judaism community will observe Yom Kippur LIVE under the leadership of our madrikha (leader), Sheila Malcolm. We will gather together at the Martin Park Picnic Shelter, near Table Mesa & Broadway in Boulder.
Read More »Celebrate a Day of Attunement
A one of a kind Yom Kippur soul bath experience, with Rabbi Sarah Bracha Gershuny and sacred sound healer Sandi Daileda.
Read More »Spaces Still Available for Wednesday’s Rosh Hashanah Retreat
Longing for an immersive, soul-centered way to celebrate Rosh Hashanah? You might be in luck!
Read More »Want a 21st Century Rosh Hashanah Challenge? Ask Robo Rabbi
The fundamental goal of the project is to help guide our participants in being their best selves and giving back during the Ten Days of Repentance, which is accomplished through completion of Robo Rabbi's 10 daily challenges that encourage such behavior.
Read More »Rosh Hashanah Dinner Under the Stars!
Experience a special lavish Rosh Hashanah meal you will not soon forget, outdoors under the stars, starting at 8:15 pm after services at the Boulder County Center for Judaism.
Read More »Shofar in the Park – Alternative Rosh Hashanah Celebration
To accommodate those who would otherwise not participate in formal Rosh Hashanah synagogue services, Rabbi Scheiner of Boulder Center for Judaism is promoting a brief, open to all, Rosh Hashanah ceremony that includes the primary observances of the holiday. There will be a special activity for kids and a small holiday gift takeaway.
Read More »Rosh Hashanah: The Parade of Tears
Reacquainting oneself with the power of tears is the secret to unlocking the storehouse of simcha.
Read More »Time for a Change? Observe Tashlich Humanistically!
. Our madrikha (leader), Sheila Malcolm, will lead us in a Humanistic Tashlich service at Viele Lake and the Harlow Platts Picnic Shelter in South Boulder (1360 Gillaspie Dr, Boulder 80305). This will be followed by an optional BYO lunch.
Read More »Rabbi SB Gershuny Offers Rosh Hashanah Retreat
Longing for an immersive, soul-centered way to celebrate Rosh Hashanah? You might be in luck!
Read More »The High Holidays: Why Are We Here?
Formal prayer is an acquired taste, and its acquisition is best achieved with frequency and familiarity. Hence the Jewish Catch 22: many Jews only show up to pray on the two days a year when the prayers are by far the most long-winded and daunting.
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