Jewish Life

Visit Boulder Jewish Day School at the School Choice Fair on Wednesday, November 18 from 4 to 7 pm. The School Choice Fair is at the Millenium Harvest House Hotel, 1345 28th Street, Boulder. Click for more info.

Debbie Garelick brings her eco-tips and green news to the Boulder Jewish News!

On Saturday, November 21, 2009, Devin Feigelson, daughter of Heather and Bruce Feigelson, and Josh Meyer, son of Mary and Ken Meyer, will be called to the Torah as B’nai Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem.  They will be reading from Parashat Toldot.

Lloyd Gelman’s mother, Annette Gelman, passed away this past Friday, November 13, 2009 (Chesvan 26, 5770) in Stamford, CT. Baruch dayan haemet. Click the headline for the rest of the story.

Tune your body with the rhythm of the Torah cycle and the biblical Hebrew chants. Torah Yoga ® is an integrative and gentle activity of body/mind/soul in which participants experience Yoga poses, Hebrew chanting and Jewish meditation. Click to learn more!

To find the perfect Hanukkah gift that makes a positive difference in the lives of those less fortunate, head over to Boulder First Presbyterian Church (Walnut and 15th Street), Sunday, November 15th between 12 and 2pm for the annual Alternative Holiday Gift Fair. Click the headline to read more and see a video about one of the products that will be sold Sunday.

The Boulder Jewish community is helping to send much needed medical supplies to Sudan, and Har HaShem's Sudan Genocide Response Team is screening the world acclaimed film, "War Child," today - Sunday. Click headline for more details about both.

Attention 11 - 18 year olds: Do you want to change the world? With the help of CAJE, Jewish Community Foundation and B’nai Tzedek you can. Click the headline for more info.

On November 27 the Buffs will take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers and CU Hillel invites you to be there with us! Join other Alums, Friends and Parents for a pre-game brunch, support Hillel, and then cheer the Buffs on to victory! Click for more info!

Great finds spotted at the Chanukah Bazaar now underway at the Boulder JCC. Click on headline to see the slideshow!

This Saturday, November 14th, 2009, Ilana Hertz and Jacob Krause will be called to the Torah as B’nai Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem.  They will be reading from Parashat Chayei Sara.

This Saturday, November 14th, 2009, Oliver Hewat will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah at Mincha services at Congregation Bonai Shalom.  He will be reading from Parashat Chayei Sara. Oliver is the son of Rachel Relin and James Hewat of Lafayette.

Boulder Jewish Day School (BJDS) announces the first in a series of affordable and educational evening childcare / Parent’s Night Out for children 2.5 – 11 years old. Saturday, 11/14 from 6pm – 9pm, BJDS will offer affordable childcare – only $5 per child for 3 hours of fun and education.

JCC Maccabi Games are coming to Denver in 2010, bringing together more than 1,500 Jewish teens from around the U.S. & world to compete. Check out the video to get pumped up for next summer. The first organizing meeting for Boulder is this week.

Congregation Bonai Shalom is holding its Annual Chanukah Bazaar at the Boulder JCC, 3800 Kalmia, Boulder. There are many exciting JCC events planned for these times. Enjoy the events and come and shop with us. Wonderful hostess gifts include Chanukah platters in chrome, ceramic & glass. Bowls and spreaders for …

Wondering about an Adventure Rabbi Bar/Bat Mitzvah for 2010-2011?  On Thursday, November 5 at 6:45 pm, prospective Bar/Bat Mitzvah and B’nai Yisrael families are invited to come meet Rabbi Jamie Korngold and Rabbi Steve Booth-Nadav to learn more about Adventure Rabbi’s individual study program and Adventure Class. Refreshments provided. RSVP …

Aaron Kirschner will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on November 7th, 2009 at Congregation Bonai Shalom.

CLC is a center of spiritual development and experiential deep learning. The center offers individual and group opportunities to explore a deeper relationship with the spiritual aspect of being human in an interfaith setting. Click the headline for full article.

TED has released 6 videos leading up to the launch of their Charter for Compassion. Click the headline to watch one of the videos.

Boulder Stepping Stones has received a grant to help the program get through these tough economic times. However, one small piece of the grant is contingent on raising $3,000 locally. Click on the headline for details.

Stepping Stones will be holding its Fall Potluck Shabbat Dinner at the Boulder JCC from 5:30-7 on Friday, November 13. Click the headline for more info.

The Jewish Learning Institute and Chabad of Boulder invite you to discover the odyssey of your soul. Find out where it came from, where it is going, and what it is doing right now. Click the headline to read the whole article.

We are saddened to announce the passing of Betty Gelt, beloved mother of our dear friends Zvi (Ted) and Shoshana (Sharon) Gelt of Greenwood Village. Click on the headline for more details.

On October 31st, 2009, Kayla Goldstein will be called to the Torah at Congregation Bonai Shalom as a Bat Mitzvah.  Kayla is the daughter of Josh and Arti Goldstein of Boulder, and she will be reading from Parashat Lech-L’cha.

On October 31, 2009, Andrew Pollack and Michael Topping will be called to the Torah at Congregation Har HaShem as B’nai Mitzvah.  Andrew is the son of Linda and Chris Pollack and Michael is the son of Debra and Stephen Topping.  They will be reading from Parashat Lech L’cha.