Tag Archives: history

In celebration of America at 250, the Boulder JCC presents two films illuminating Jewish contributions to our new nation’s history on Tuesday, July 28 at the Dairy Arts Center’s Boedecker Theater. Join Boulder Jewish Film Festival founding director Kathryn Bernheimer and guests to view and discuss two festival favorites that …

By Rafael Medoff The autumn of 1938 was a grim time for the Jews. The Nazis’ Kristallnacht pogrom had devastated German Jewry. The Evian conference, which was supposed to find havens for Jewish refugees, had proven to be a farce. And Britain was preparing to shut the doors of Palestine.  …

Jack F. Sigman, Ph.D. candidate,Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Gratz CollegeMay 24, 2024As we celebrated the 76th anniversary of the creation and independence of the modern Jewish state of Israel, millions, if not billions, commemorated “al-Nakba” (the Catastrophe), a term for the events that occurred within British Mandate Palestine from late …

Moshe Phillips criticizes American commentators for lacking historical understanding of Israeli affairs and perpetuating misconceptions about Zionism and Israeli policy.

Join Lena Fishman and Kathryn Bernheimer at the Boulder JCC on Tuesday, March 5, to discuss Golda Meir's controversial legacy.

On Sunday, October 15 from 10:30 am - 12 pm at the Boulder JCC, you are invited to be a part of a remarkable event that sheds light on this important chapter in history.

US Special Envoy Ellen Germain will be in conversation with Dean of the CU School of Education Kathy Schultz on Wednesday, March 1 at the Boulder JCC.

There’s been more than enough bad news lately, so we are sending some good things your way. Join us at the events below for some doses of goodness in the coming weeks.

The Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv has launched a new series of videos giving a sneak peek at a few of the key artifacts that will be featured in its much-anticipated new Core Exhibition slated to open in fall 2020.

My grandson was born in 2017, during quite extraordinary times --- and 100 years after his late great grandfather, about whom this book was written. The question arises… How can we prepare my grandson’s generation to deal with their century from how Harry Greissman and his “Greatest Generation” lived through their extraordinary century?

Dr. Jacobs will take you through a tour of some of the most popular Haggadah elements, placing them into a historical context.

Why exactly did the persecution take place? Why were the Jews able to create an independent state? Find out the answer to these and more questions on December 15th.

Together we will look at a number of significant discoveries including the earliest non-biblical mention of the Davidic Dynasty, a seal belonging to the scribe of a famous prophet, and bovine art.

Rabbi Mark Glickman will present a program on the Cairo Geniza discoveries at Congregation Har HaShem on November 6th.

Boulder Haver is currently registering students for courses in Ethics and History, which begin in September.

Boulder Haver, the Boulder Rabbinical Council, is currently registering students for courses in Ethics and History, which start in February, 2014.

When did the first Jewish settlers arrive in Boulder? Find out Sunday!

Sandy Bornstein shares a photo-journey through Jewish London.

The Jewish Genealogical Society of Colorado (JGSCO) is offering two programs for the month of October.

A screening of "Refusenik" at the Boulder JCC led to the creation of the Boulder Action for Soviet Jewry Oral History Project, which launches Monday.

Professor Zach Levey presented a talk entitled: "The Rise of the Arab-Jewish Conflict in Palestine: 1921-1939" co-sponsored by the Congregation Bonai Shalom Adult Education and Social Action Committees and the Boulder Chapter of Hadassah. Photos!

Join Menorah as we Celebrate the Jews of Italy with food, music, film, and discussion on November 7.

CU's Arts & Sciences Magazine profiles Prof. David Shneer's new book, "Through Soviet Jewish Eyes," about Soviet war coverage of what would come to be called the Holocaust.

Professor Menahem Mor, from the University of Haifa, gave a fascinating talk about Jewish rebel Shimon Bar Kochba Monday night.