Jewish Life

Why do we blow a shofar?  What should we do in between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur?  When do we sit in the sukkah?  The answers to these questions – and much, much more – can be found in “A Time to Grow: A PJ Library Family Guide to the Fall Holidays”, a beautiful, free resource to help Jewish families.

During the Sukkot holiday, the Pico-Robertson neighborhood of Los Angeles erupts in joyful celebration. Our forty-plus kosher restaurants all have sukkot attached. There’s a sukkah on top of Ralph’s supermarket. One could conceivably sukkah hop to a different hut every five minutes and not exhaust the inventory.

On Friday, September 24th, 2021, Zoe Rhodes-Wolin will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah with Adventure Judaism.

On Saturday, September 25th, 2021, Bella Berger will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah with Adventure Judaism.

On September 25th, 2021, Genevieve Putterman will be called to the Torah as B'nai Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem.

Introducing Brandeis University's new website, The Jewish Experience, devoted to exploring Jewish history, culture and traditions, all informed by the knowledge and experience of Brandeis faculty, researchers, alumni and students.

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.

Join Julie Geller for Songs of Renewal and Return as she uses original music and ancient teachings to masterfully lead you to connect more deeply with where you’ve been and what your dreams are for the coming year.

A one of a kind Yom Kippur soul bath experience, with Rabbi Sarah Bracha Gershuny and sacred sound healer Sandi Daileda.

Longing for an immersive, soul-centered way to celebrate Rosh Hashanah? You might be in luck!

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.

Reacquainting oneself with the power of tears is the secret to unlocking the storehouse of simcha.

.  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.

Longing for an immersive, soul-centered way to celebrate Rosh Hashanah? You might be in luck!

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.

For those of you who are lucky enough to be grandparents, whether you're called Bubbie or Zeyde, or Grandma or Grandpa, or Safta or Saba, you have at least one thing in common. During Covid, Grandkids everywhere have been missing out on the love, playtime, cuddling, cooking and wisdom that grandparents routinely provide. 

Learn to make this year’s celebration uniquely delicious in Break-Fast 2.0 Cooking Class on Thursday, September 2 with celebrated cookbook author Leah Koenig.

Ash'Kara Boulder and River and Woods present: Rosh Hashanah Dinner To Go! Order by September 2.

On August 28th, 2021, Sylvie Fox will be called to the Torah as B'nai Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem.

On Saturday, August 28th, 2021, Ori Korngold will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah with Adventure Judaism.

Are you looking for a beautiful Jewish Art Calendar to hang on your wall chock full of Jewish information, local candle lighting times and holiday dates and information?

On August 21st, 2021, Zach Schreurs will be called to the Torah as B'nai Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem.

On Saturday, August 21st, 2021, Toby Schoenfeld will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah at Congregation Nevei Kodesh.

On Saturday, August 21st, 2021, Reghan Jones will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah with Adventure Judaism.

On Saturday, August 21st, 2021, Lilah Nehrke will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah with Adventure Judaism.