Colorado resident Ron Werner, along with his father Robert and brother Michael, dedicated a completed Sefer Torah (Torah scroll) in memory of his mother on top of the ancient Jewish fortress of Masada.
Read More »Far From Home-Less
As we complete the book of Exodus with the construction of the Holy Sanctuary, I can’t help thinking of the following quote from 2021’s Academy Award’s winning film, "Nomadland." “I may be houseless, but not homeless” was one of the opening phrases by the laconic but sensitive, Fern.
Read More »SHAVUOT: Enjoying Life One Slice of Cheesecake at a Time
Haver, the Rabbinic Council of Boulder, will host a virtual program at 10:00 am on Sunday, May 16th to get participants in the mindset to receive the Torah.
Read More »Torah and Tea – Women’s Torah Study this Wednesday
Have you ever learned the Torah portion in depth and enjoy debating about morals and values? Here is your chance. Chany Scheiner of Boulder Center for Judaism is offering a stimulating Torah class. This week we are delving into Parshat Mikeitz in Genesis (Bereishit). Delve into timeless teachings from the …
Read More »New Holocaust Torah Scroll Replaces Nazi Hate
The community is invited to attend the completion ceremony of the Holocaust Memorial Torah this Sunday, September 16th in Westminster.
Read More »All Welcome to Shavuot Learning May 19
Haver, Boulder’s Rabbinic Council, invites the entire Jewish community for Tikkun Leil Shavuot, a night of study, song, schmoozing, and spirit as we prepare to receive Torah anew.
Read More »“Torah and Tea” Class to Discuss Each Week’s Portion
Have you ever learned the Torah portion in depth and enjoy debating about morals and values? Here is your chance.
Read More »The Shape Of Our Inner Monsters
When I saw ‘The Shape of Water,’ this year’s Oscar winner, and winner of the Golden Globe awards, I was at first repulsed but then intrigued, both with the film and its director Guillermo Del Toro.
Read More »PLAYING AROUND WITH THE TORAH – Parshat Vayeira
Everybody’s wondering what Ishmael did to the baby.
Read More »DESTINED TO DOUBT – Parshat Lech Lecha
This week, in Parshat Lech-Lecha, we begin the story of Avram -- Abraham. What can his story tell us about all of ours?
Read More »May You Live to 120 – Parshat Nitzavim-Vayeilech
Do you know the source of this classic Jewish blessing?
Read More »Once We Were Brothers, Once We Were Sisters
Sid Fox shares thoughts about the upcoming holy days.
Read More »Wandering Jews and Syrians – Parshat Ki Tavo
Where exactly does our national story begin?
Read More »The Body Politic – Parshat Re’eh
Chapter fourteen of Deuteronomy opens with one of the most intimate metaphors for our relationship with God - that of parent and child.
Read More »There Was A Crooked Man… Parshat Eikev
We begin with a word. The word is the title of our parsha: Eikev.
Read More »The Torah of Wonder Women
One of the memorable lines from the recent blockbuster Wonder Woman: “I will fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.”
Read More »Women’s Torah Study Chayei Sara in Lafayette Library
Just a reminder and an invitation to our upcoming Women's Study Group at the Lafayette Library on Monday, July 17.
Read More »ParshaNut – The Genesis of Jewish Culture: Parashat Chukat
Why do certain periods in history seem to be erupting with cultural productivity, while others are relatively quiet?
Read More »ParshaNut – Guardian Angels – Parshat Korach
This week, the Angel of Death showed up twice.
Read More »The Paris Accords — Now What?
In every country of the world in which Jewish people live, their government has endorsed the Paris Climate Agreement. Every religious faith community spoke up for it.
Read More »Flags of Love and War – Parashat Bamidbar
What’s the big deal with burning a flag? A flag is just a symbol of the state, after all...
Read More »Torah Study Class Open to All Jewish Women
Have you ever spent time studying the concepts in Genesis in a way that connects it as a road map for your own life?
Read More »Shabbat Nugget: Why the High Priest Must Be a Married Man
The opening verse of this week's Torah portion is "Hashem spoke to Moses after the death of Aaron's two sons .. speak to Aharon your brother - he shall not come at all times into the sanctuary."
Read More »Parashat Vayikra: Hearing our Calling
This week's Torah portion begins with the verse, "G-d called to Moses speaking to him from the communion tent."
Read More »Smoking in the Temple? Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei
In this week's Torah portion, we continue to learn about the Temple the Jewish people built in the desert.
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