Soon, many Americans will gather around the table with family and friends to give thanks for abundant blessings and freedoms as they indulge in a surfeit of delicious traditional foods. Leftovers will last for days.
Read More »Letter: Support Temple Emanuel of Pueblo
It is always horrible to hear about a threat against a Jewish house of worship anywhere.
Read More »Letter from Ramat Negev
Love will always conquer hate and together we stand, now and always.
Read More »After the Fall
The word ‘Fall’ has varied associations. To the world, it is a season. On the calendar, it is ‘fall back’ time. For Jews, it is the month after a slew of holidays.
Read More »Letter: The Armenian Genocide
The Board of Rocky Mountain Hye [Armenian] Advocates wishes to extend our deep appreciation to our Dean of the Delegation Degette, and Representatives Perlmutter, Neguse and Crow for co-sponsoring H.Res 296 [Affirming the Armenian Genocide].
Read More »The “Secret Sauce” Of Thriving 100-Year Families
When working with affluent families, I often hear the popular warning: “Shirtsleeves-to-shirtsleeves in three generations.” This quote suggests that a family’s wealth often disappears by the time it reaches the grandchildren of the wealth-creating generation.
Read More »Letter: Support JFS at Reel Hope
Come, in celebration…..help keep the flames which ignite our spirit…JOIN US AT THE REEL HOPE EVENT on November 2.
Read More »This High Holiday Season, Commit To Joining The Fight Against Climate Change
This piece by Boulder's Yonatan Malin appeared in The Forward on September 25, 2019.
Read More »5780: The Year of Environmental Teshuva
The Jerusalem Post published this op-ed by Nigel Savage, CEO of Hazon, on October 2nd, 2019.
Read More »In the Eyes Of Business Leaders, “Social Purpose” Has Replaced “Shareholder Capitalism”
Nearly 50 years ago, Milton Friedman launched the era of “shareholder capitalism.” The world has changed a lot since then – for better and for worse.
Read More »Happy 10th New Year from Israel
This piece is the first in a series from our many contributors over the last 10 years of service to the Boulder Jewish Community, commemorating our 10th Anniversary this fall. Dear Cheryl and David, and the Boulder Jewish Community: Shaul Amir Congratulations on the Tenth Anniversary of the Boulder Jewish …
Read More »Ancient Emojis Discovered in the Talmud
I always thought that emojis were a recent thing. So, imagine my shock when this morning I was studying tractate Ketubot in the Talmud, written in 200 CE, and the discussion was about smiley face emojis!
Read More »Key Lessons In Strategic Philanthropy
Although truly strategic philanthropy is highly individualized, some lessons are universal. Here are several lessons I've learned.
Read More »Philanthropy is the Ultimate “Risk Capital”
"Philanthropy should be taking much bigger risks than business," said Bill Gates. "If these are easy problems, business and government can come in and solve them."
Read More »Of Bikes, Tables and Trees
Change is coming, and let's plan for it, and be part of it, for good.
Read More »Don’t Let Disaster Philanthropy Become A Philanthropic Disaster
Since disaster-related philanthropy is often an emotional response to a terrifying event, it is rarely strategic and, as a result, often not effective. Mistakes are common. Here are some ways to make sure that your generous response does the most good.
Read More »Letter: “Jewish Guide to US Politics”
Sara-Jane Cohen responds to the American Jewish Congress about their "Jewish Guide to US Politics".
Read More »Letter: Response to “Detention or Concentration?”
Jonah Kone offers a rebuttal to Paul Korda's letter "Detention or Concentration?"
Read More »Letter: Detention or Concentration?
Paul Korda makes a case for limiting the use of the term "concentration camp," arguing that its recent usage is offensive.
Read More »Letter: “Two Letters, Big Difference”?
CU's Spring 2019 Coloradan featured an article about Hebrew. The piece, written by Sam Linnerooth, is called “Two Letters, Big Difference.” The title is a misnomer.
Read More »Counting On Horse Power
This year, during the 49 day Omer count that takes us from Pesach to Shavuot, and from the Exodus to the Revelation at Sinai, I have been preoccupied with the movie, "The Mustang," which I saw twice and would be happy to see again.
Read More »Philanthropy: It’s The Best Antidote To Despair
The best antidote to the current pandemic of hopelessness is philanthropy, which is inherently optimistic -- reflecting the fundamental belief that we can have a positive impact on stubborn societal issues and the lives of others.
Read More »The Rebbe And Me: Post Poway Reflections
Morah Yehudis shares her thoughts about the Poway tragedy from Wednesday night's Yom HaShoah service.
Read More »Matzah, Mashiach and the Lamb
A group of us gathered around a table strewn with five different types of matzah, many bottles of wine and lots of Kosher for Pesach leftovers in the last moments of the final day of Passover.
Read More »Giving In The Last Third Of Life: Philanthropy For People Over Age 65
Across the United States, companies of all sizes increasingly recognize the importance of philanthropic community engagement. In 2017, those companies donated more than $20 billion to charitable causes.
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