Jewish Life

4 Chanukah Questions with Governor Jared Polis

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.

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4 Questions for 2022’s Pearl Street Lamplighter Ira Greschler

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).

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PJ Library Offers Families Everything Necessary for A Lively, Entertaining And Enriching Chanukah

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!

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Adventure Rabbi Jewish Teens Meet Monthly

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."

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New Monthly Program in Honor of the Year of Hakhel

In the Torah there was a special Mitzvah in the year following the Sabbatical year of all men, women and children and even babies to gather in the temple and to hear the King read from the Torah to them. This is that year.

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Chaplains: The Unsung Heroes of American Judaism

The chaplain at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx, Rabbi Harold Stern, at a patient's bedside. (Courtesy Calvary Hospital)

As part of her job at Boston Children's Hospital, Susan Harris consoles grieving parents who've just lost a child, supports families with end-of-life care, and comforts children with terminal illnesses. But on Fridays, in anticipation of the Sabbath, she also gives out challah.

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