Jewish Life

We are fortunate to live in a community with access to amazing views and hikes for all levels of ability. This relaxed hike on Open Space has a stunning view of the Flatirons and is rated “easy”.  We will enjoy Shabbat with a walk and talk, together with other Beth Ami members and friends.  

How do Humanistic Jews look at patriotism? Join us and find out!

The Boulder JCC will be hosting Family Shabbat in the Park on Friday, July 8, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. This event will be an in-person, outside event in Longmont. The location will be emailed to registrants in advance.

Geared for teens ages 13-17 years, this camp was created for those who want to learn more about small-scale agriculture, sustainability, and how it relates to Judaism.

I’ve been fighting with my best friend. Over our two decades of friendship it has happened a handful of times — conflict, hurt feelings, angry words, the silent treatment, and ultimately wondering if the friendship is forever broken, or not worth the pain it causes in these times of disconnect. …

For me, this is what a Jewish Renewal community should strive to be: a place that grants us roots in tradition and gives us permission and structure to envision the next turning.

Miriam Fields built her world with love, kindness, selflessness and care.  In fact for years, along with her friend Beverly Goodman, Miriam co-chaired Bonai Shalom’s Hesed committee, lovingly keeping in touch and caring for our congregational family when in need.  

Enjoy a Summer Social Shabbat and BYO Picnic at a Harlow Platts Picnic Shelter, overlooking lovely Veile Lake. Easy parking -- bring a chair, a blanket, or relax at a picnic table. Beth Ami will provide challah, grape juice and a Shabbat liturgy handout.

Miriam Fields passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022.  For years, Miriam co-led our Hesed initiatives at Bonai Shalom and lovingly helped take care of so many in the community. 

Charlene Engleberg died on Saturday, June 18, 2022, of Interstitial Lung Disease.

The Boulder JCC is thrilled to support Executive Director Jonathan Lev as he and his wife Lyndsay participate in the 2022 Ride For The Living in Krakow, Poland. 

On Saturday, June 18th, 2022, Raphael Avery will be called to the Torah as B'nai Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem.

On Saturday, June 18th, 2022, Edie McBride will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah with Adventure Judaism.

On Saturday, June 18th, 2022, Jadyn Warshaw will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah with Adventure Judaism.

It’s no longer enough just to offer glatt kosher burgers and hot dogs but one needs to serve food that meats the highest secular standards as well and the Boulder County Center for Judaism is stepping up to the plate.

Teagan Forrest will celebrate her B Mitzvah on Saturday, June 11 with Congregation Beth Ami.

On Saturday, June 11th, 2022, Lila Hareven will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah with Adventure Judaism.

On Saturday, June 11th, 2022, Gideon Weingarden will be called to the Torah as B'nai Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem.

On Saturday, June 4, 2022, Paulina Carroll and Elijah Zapin were called to the Torah as B'nai Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem.

On Saturday, June 4th, 2022, Merrit Meyerson was called to the Torah as a B'nai Mitzvah with Adventure Judaism.

On Saturday, June 4th, 2022, Charli Rosenthal was called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah with Adventure Judaism.

On Friday, June 3rd, 2022, Madison Kurtz was called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah with Adventure Judaism.

Shavuot begins this Saturday night, June 4.  There is a Kabbalah-based custom to remain awake the first night of Shavuot, studying Torah.  Get ready to pull an all-nighter. 

Pearlstone, an agency of The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, and one of the largest Jewish retreat centers in North America, announced today that it is leading a groundbreaking national initiative elevating the field of Jewish retreating, aptly named Retreat Jewish. Operators of Jewish retreat centers and retreat organizers …

The Omer helps navigate the unknown terrain between Pesach and Shavuot, which is why it may be both an exciting and daunting time. We are meant to ascend, both temporally and inwardly, the space between being in Egypt and arriving at Mount Sinai.