Thoughts on connecting Jewishly with Thanksgiving. Pumpkin challah, anyone? Click to read more.
Read More »Social Media and Jewish Organizations – Local View
Over the last couple of weeks, there has been a drumbeat "out there" about Jewish organizations using social media. Here's our point of view.
Read More »So…What Do Half-Jewish People Want?
Perspective and a link to a thought-provoking article by Robin Margolis.
Read More »Federation Men’s Event Draws 1,300
This year's Allied Jewish Federation Men's Event drew 1,300 men (about 30 from Boulder) Thursday night to hear featured speaker Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon. Click headline to read the story and see the pictures.
Read More »Thinking About Thinking About Israel
Stan Kreis suggests that when it comes to Israel, readers maintain a modicum of skepticism and read all points of view and trust those most who build credibility the old fashion way, one piece at a time. Click the headline for more.
Read More »Rose Community Foundation Q3 Grants
During the third quarter of 2009, Rose Community Foundation awarded 74 grants totaling more than $2.1 million. Click the headline for a detailed list of third quarter grantees.
Read More »Veterans Day — Honor a Jewish Veteran
November 11 has been celebrated as Veterans Day in the US since Congress renamed the holiday from Armistice Day (celebrating the end of World War I) and declared it to be a holiday to honor all Veterans in 1954. Boulder Jewish News would like to give you the opportunity to honor and recognize our Jewish Veterans on this Veterans Day 2009.
Read More »Jewish Community Hero Announced
Rahm Emanuel didn't quite hold the attention of the folks tweeting from the GA Tuesday morning. They were too excited to hear who would win the award for Jewish Community Hero. Out of 400 nominees (including at least two Boulder-area Heroes), and 600,000 online votes. . . Click the headline to learn about the winner!
Read More »Live Tweets – What?
Boulder Jewish News adds "Live Tweets" from the GA. Follow Rahm Emanuel's address right here at 9 AM MST. If that sounded like a foreign language, read the story for a translation.
Read More »Listen to Nir Barkat from Entrepreneurs Unplugged Event
w3w3 posted two audio files from Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat's appearance with Governor Bill Ritter last week at the Entrepreneurs Unplugged event. Click on the headline to read more about it.
Read More »Boulder Jewish News OpenCoffee
The Boulder Jewish News invites you to meet the team at an OpenCoffee. This Friday am (11/6), from 9ish to 11ish. Click to read more.
Read More »Barkat’s Vision for Jerusalem
Nir Barkat, Mayor of Jerusalem, spoke with a group of Colorado high tech entrepreneurs at the Denver Art Museum Wednesday afternoon. Click the headline to read more.
Read More »Boulder Jewish News Mobile Edition
We’ve just rolled out a new mobile version of the Boulder Jewish News (props to Brave New Code) and we’re looking for feedback. If you have a smart phone/ wi-fi phone/iPhone or an iPod Touch, please visit BoulderJewishNews.org with your gadget and give it a spin. Check out the menus, …
Read More »Denver Rally Supports Jerusalem Mayor
Several dozen supporters of Israel gathered across the street from Gates Concert Hall at the University of Denver to show support for Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat. Click the headline for more info.
Read More »Emergency Counter-Protest 11/3
Americans Against Terror and three other pro-Israel activist groups called for a rally against the protest plans of the Colorado Palestine Solidarity Committee today. The Palestinian group accuses Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat of ethic cleansing of Palestinians. Barkat was honored Tuesday at the University of Denver and Mayor Hickenlooper and …
Read More »Routines and Relationships
Deb Dusansky's monthly newsletter for November explores routines and moving "out of our box." Click the headline for the full article.
Read More »Have a Heart: Returning Soul to the Center of Giving
There is no doubt that this has been a “unique” year to be a fundraiser for the Jewish community. Whether you are a donor or an "asker," participating in the mitzvah of tzedakah helps connect us to our soul's purpose. Click the headline for the full text.
Read More »Weather-related Closures and Cancellations – UPDATED
Bonai Shalom, Har HaShem and MoVeRs have all cancelled or rescheduled programs for October 28th or 29th because of the winter wonderland we are currently experiencing... Click on the headline for details.
Read More »Jerusalem Mayor Barkat to Speak at 2 Events in Denver
Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat speaks Tuesday night at DU and Wednesday at the Denver Art Museum. Click the title for details of the programs and RSVP information.
Read More »Rumors of 5C Tax Credit Death Greatly Exaggerated
The Colorado Child Care Contribution Credit (5C) program is available for qualifying gifts completed by December 31, 2010. Get a 50% credit against your Colorado State Tax. Click the headline to find out more!
Read More »Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi Panelist on Interfaith Panel at Naropa
In honor of Naropa University President Dr. Stuart Lord's commitment to interreligious understanding and community service, the university will hold an interfaith dialog titled "Spiritual Practice and Social Engagement" during his inauguration. Click on the headline to read the rest of the story.
Read More »Jerusalem Mayor to Speak at DU
Nir Barkat, Mayor of Jerusalem, will give a talk entitled: "Jerusalem in Transition: An Ancient City at the Forefront of Contemporary Issues in the Middle East" on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009. Click on the headline above to read the rest of the story!
Read More »Teens: Apply Now for 2010 Robert B. Sturm Youth Leadership Mission to DC
Unique and exciting opportunity for high school sophomores and juniors to participate in a free leadership mission to the US Holocaust Museum and Capitol Hill. Click on the headline for the rest of the story.
Read More »Spanking and Israel
My working thesis is that the case for Israel is much, much stronger than the case against Israel.
Read More »Atilano and Bronstein Honored at ADL Luncheon
Over 200 people attended as Carmen Atilano and Rabbi Deborah Ruth Bronstein were honored with the Anti-Defamation League's 2009 Community Builder Awards.
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