Tag Archives: Boulder JCC

Boulder JCC Presents “Shared Legacies: The African-American Jewish Civil Rights Alliance,” with a Talkback

Boulder JCC Presents “Shared Legacies: The African-American Jewish Civil Rights Alliance,” with a Talkback

A common cause was found in the turbulent Civil Rights era of the 1960s, as Jewish leaders backed Dr. King’s efforts at racial equality and harmony. Yet, the relationship has frayed in recent years, as a once-mighty bond of support and respect has seemingly faded, been forgotten, or ignored.

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Boulder JCC to Sponsor Timely 4-Part Series: What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing

Boulder JCC to Sponsor Timely 4-Part Series: What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing

You are invited to join a series of discussions about the book, “What Happened To You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing”, by Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey, led by Cathy Cohn, Ph.D., and Ellen Taxman, MA. The book offers a framework for looking at trauma through the lens of resiliency. rather than the lens of pathology. 

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Volunteers Are Helping Workers Spend Christmas at Home

Volunteers Are Helping Workers Spend Christmas at Home

More than 500 volunteers are registered for the 26th annual JEWISHcolorado Christmas Mitzvah Project, designed to support community organizations and agencies, enabling staff and regular volunteers to spend time with their family and friends for the Christmas holiday.

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Louisville Celebrates Chanukah on Ice

Louisville Celebrates Chanukah on Ice

On Tuesday night, November 30, 2021, the Jewish community gathered at Winterskate in Louisville to celebrate the third night of Chanukah, in person, for the first time since 2019. A local business owner with deep ties to the Boulder Jewish Community, Joey Gindi, served as Lamplighter, and Rabbi Pesach Scheiner …

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Pieces Into Peace

Pieces Into Peace

We learn in Pirkei Avot, ‘Be like the students of Aaron: Love peace, and pursue peace’ There is so much good advice in this pithy saying.

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Choosing Justice: Bringing Tikkun Olam Home to Our Communities

Choosing Justice: Bringing Tikkun Olam Home to Our Communities

On Sunday, join Rabbi Dr. Tirzah Firestone in a virtual conversation with leaders at the forefront of racial justice, collective healing, and change-making in our communities. We will learn about opportunities for critical reflection on issues of race, religion, and identity.

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Sunday: Indigenous Wisdom for Healing Intergenerational Trauma

Sunday: Indigenous Wisdom for Healing Intergenerational Trauma

We will discuss the indigenous wisdom that has historically been used to heal intergenerational trauma, and why it is especially important at this time of upheaval and transformation with Dr. Anita Sanchez, Nahua (Aztec) and Mexican American.

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Boulder JCC Celebrates Five Years Since Opening

Boulder JCC Celebrates Five Years Since Opening

This afternoon, September 23, 2021, the Boulder JCC held an outdoor party to celebrate the building being open for five years. Well, to celebrate the fifth anniversary since opening day, since technically, the building was closed for a chunk of year 5, during the pandemic.

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Boulder JCC Hosts 9Health:365 Health Fair

Boulder JCC Hosts 9Health:365 Health Fair

On Sunday, October 3, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, the Boulder JCC will proudly host the 9Health:365 Fair (previously 9Health Fair). It will be a basic fair offering low-cost blood-work, RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) screening, and blood pressure only. 

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Choosing Justice: Bringing Tikkun Olam Home to Our Communities

Choosing Justice: Bringing Tikkun Olam Home to Our Communities

Join Rabbi Dr. Tirzah Firestone in conversation with leaders at the forefront of racial justice, collective healing, and change-making in our communities. We will learn about opportunities for critical reflection on issues of race, religion, and identity. Most importantly, by participating in authentic and meaningful conversation, we will be prepared to approach our world with a greater capacity for sensitivity and compassion.

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