Sunday, April 21st, marks the 198th day since 240 hostages were kidnapped from Israel and taken to Gaza. Over 130 of them, some of whom are American citizens, still remain captive there. The local Boulder chapter of Run For Their Lives (part of the larger Bring Them Home Now initiative) has been walking in downtown Boulder every week. There are multiple groups like ours meeting internationally and across US cities (including a local Denver chapter). Our group meets at 1 pm on the corner of Pearl & 8th and walks the length of the Pearl Street Mall and back, stopping at the courthouse for a ..read more

On Shabbat, I was on a mountain bike ride south of Boulder, when my 14-year-old cousin texted from Jerusalem.   “The bombs are coming here,” he wrote.   I stopped riding and immediately checked the news. Drones and missiles were heading toward Israel. I jumped on my bike to ride home and all the while I stayed on with him. We texted back and forth and eventually, we switched to a phone call and then I could also check in with his parents, Molly and David. I attempted to reassure him, to comfort him with our connection, but truly I mostly tried to distract him. What could I possibly ..read more

The Colorado Hebrew Chorale (CHC) and its women’s choir, Kol Nashim (KN) will be hosting a number of events in May and June, 2024.  ·        Sunday May 5, 9 AM-1 pm:  CHC will have a booth at the Am Yisrael Chai Festival sponsored by JEWISHcolorado at the Great Lawn on Lowry.  Please stop by!! ·        Monday May 6, 6:00 pm:  CHC will participate in “Generations,” the Yom HaShoah program at Hebrew Educational Alliance, 3600 S. Ivanhoe St. in Denver. Speakers will include children and grandchild ..read more

Riddle me this, Cornel West, as they say on Batman. CNN host Abby Phillip asks you: “Do you believe that the state of Israel should exist? As an independent presidential candidate, you respond: “We want a situation in which precious Palestinians and precious Jews can live together under conditions of equality.” What are you telling us? We can interpret this answer in the negative. You oppose the existence of a Jewish state. You have always opposed its existence. Many Israel supporters fervently believe that West joins all of Israel’s critics in opposing the existence of Israel. He wants ..read more

On Saturday, April 20th, 2024 (12th of Nissan 5784), Jonah Cooper, son of Emily & Jonathan Cooper, will be called to the Torah as Bet Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem. Jonah will read from Parashat Metzora. Boulder Jewish News encourages Bar and Bat Mitzvah students to submit their d’var torah and information about their Mitzvah/Tikkun Olam projects.  For more information, please email editor@boulderjewishnews.org ..read more

Shabbat shalom! And happy Passover (April 22-30)! Check out all the goodness! Our thoughts and prayers are once again with our brothers and sisters under attack in Israel, Ukraine, and the women of this country. Stay safe and stay healthy. Am Yisrael Chai! Here are stories from the last week: News/Columns/Letters Urge Congress to Pass the Countering Antisemitism Act (4/18/2024) - There is currently a bipartisan bill in Congress that would make permanent the current National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. This federal initiative will end without further authorization from Congress. Rabbi K ..read more

Following two changes to the scheduled date due to power outages and high winds, the Boulder JCC’s JFest Celebration, which took place on Saturday, April 13, was an extraordinary success, exceeding all expectations for a memorable evening of community spirit. Departing from conventional fundraising approaches involving formal programs, paddle raises, and seated dinners, this year marked the JCC’s second consecutive year of embracing a new direction. The spotlight remained firmly on the community and its unwavering support of the Boulder JCC.  A big reason to celebrate was the numerous co ..read more

Anti-Jewish incidents in CO, NM, WY reach highest levels in more than four decades Denver, CO, April 16, 2024 … Antisemitic incidents reported in 2023 in the three-state region of Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming reached their highest levels in more than four decades and broke previous records, according to new data released today by ADL (Anti-Defamation League). Nationwide, antisemitic incidents surged to historic levels in 2023, with a total of 8,873 incidents reported across the United States, an increase of 140 percent from 2022, which is the highest level rec ..read more

Saturday, April 27 | 3:45 PM – 5:30 PM Frasier Retirement Community, 350 Ponca Pl, Boulder This year our Seder is a mitzvah. We will mingle with the residents of Frasier Retirement Community and share our Humanistic expression of Passover/Pesach. We welcome you to come celebrate with us. The Beth Ami Haggadah is a thoughtful and meaningful approach to Passover/Pesach, embracing all who choose to celebrate this holiday of liberation and new beginnings. We offer our guests Seder plates of traditional items, a fairly short reading of the Exodus story, four children and four questions, and rollic ..read more

Last Wednesday night marked the 2nd annual Women’s Seder at the Boulder JCC, a gathering filled with joy, enlightenment, and inspiration. Through an interpretive seder, led by Rabbi Eva Sax-Bolder accompanied by a group of talented musicians and singers, the Passover narrative was interwoven with the voices and experiences of women, fostering a space for connection, introspection, self-expression, and even some dancing. It was a truly meaningful and empowering experience for all who participated. The collective spirits were uplifted by the nearly 200 women who united to participate in such an ..read more