Do you ever feel that summer is going to quickly? If so, here are some tips to make the most of summer, even if you have limited time.
Read More »From the White House to the USDA and Back to Boulder
"I still have not fully processed this amazing honor bestowed on me by the White House as a Climate Faith Leader Champion of Change!" Read more about Rabbi Soloway's journey There and Back Again.
Read More »Five Lessons in Five Years
Although philanthropy is a deeply personal and highly individualized endeavor, here are the top five broadly applicable lessons I've learned in the last five years.
Read More »Reflections on the Supreme Court Ruling
Rabbi Glickman: The decision represents a victory for Congregation Har HaShem. Read on to find out why...
Read More »DeBoskey Interviews Bill Clinton About Philanthropy
During Bill Clinton's visit to Denver, Bruce DeBoseky had the opportunity to talk with him about his foundation in particular as well as philanthropy in general.
Read More »Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: When Grants Come to an End
Some personal relationships last a lifetime. Many of them end, however, and people move on.
Read More »Vanities of a Bonfire
I spent an anomalous Lag B’Omer afternoon watching the gut wrenching movie ‘Gett’. I woke up the next morning with a cluster of thoughts and emotions.
Read More »My Weekend in Baltimore
My weekend in Baltimore, first with idealistic rabbinic students and then with local people working for change, gave me great hope overall in what can be achieved by the courageous human spirit.
Read More »Give Israel the Gift of Sustainability on Her Birthday
As we celebrate the 67th year of Israel's independence, let's all take some action and give her a green birthday gift! Did you know that Jews all over the world can vote in an election that can influence policy in Israel?
Read More »Finding Zabelle
Zabelle Abdalian was an Armenian Genocide survivor who sought shelter and freedom in America. Through her artistry as expressed in her writings, musical accomplishments, and dedicated compassion for others, her extraordinary life presents an inspiring testament of a 19th century woman whose spirit embodies a heroic people. In honor of the centennial anniversary of the Armenian Genocide I offer her story. - Carla Rachel Friedman
Read More »Program – Related Investments Key Tool for Impact Investors
Increasingly, charitable donors are interested in "impact investing" with their philanthropically committed capital.
Read More »4 Questions for Web Designer Alison Reder
Noticed a new look for Boulder Jewish News? Here are 4 questions for the designer who helped us implement the switch.
Read More »JEWISHcolorado and JCRC Weigh In on US-Israel Relations
We are concerned by the growing divisiveness within American Jewry. Sadly, Israel, which once was a unifying tie that held our people together, is now fracturing some elements of our Jewish community.
Read More »Seven Steps Towards Strategic Corporate Philanthropy
To create a strategic corporate philanthropy program, or make an existing program more strategic, consider these seven steps.
Read More »Why Did the Chickens Cross the Road?
22 rather old hens that needed to move from their home adjacent to the site of the new JCC on Boulder Jewish Commons crossed the road to Bonai Shalom. Find out why!
Read More »Through Thick and Thin
In this week's Torah portion, we learn about the primary sacrifice in the Temple which was called the Tamid offering.
Read More »Understanding Sacrifices
This week we begin to read the book of Leviticus in which it teaches regarding animal offering.
Read More »An Introduction to NFTY EIE and Me
Jamie Friedman is a 16-year-old student from Boulder who is spending the semester in Israel studying in NFTY's EIE program. She is posting about her experience for the Boulder Jewish News.
Read More »Building Community
This week we read two Torah portions and finish the second book of the Torah, Shemos.
Read More »The Temple’s Dress Code
In this week's Torah portion we learn about the special clothing the Cohens (Priests) and High Priest had to wear when serving in the Temple.
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