By Rabbi Alan and Rebecca Shavit-Lonstein When we first moved to Colorado six years ago, we were struck by how deeply the state’s geology shapes its culture—from the athleticism inspired... read more →
Like so many, I’ve been struggling over the past few weeks to find the words for where we are today as a Jewish community. I feel simultaneously lost and tightly... read more →
By Rabbi Jamie Korngold Yesterday, the world shifted. Israel struck Iran’s nuclear facilities, taking bold and decisive action to protect its people. They targeted senior military leaders, nuclear scientists, long-range... read more →
This week’s violent, horrific attack on people gathered for the weekly Run For Their Lives event (which calls for the release of Hostages held by Hamas) can leave us without... read more →
The story is told about a rabbi who took prayer very seriously. This rabbi wanted to be connected with the world while praying, and thus made a habit of doing... read more →
The story is simple, powerful and inspiring. The Exodus. Moses leads the Israelites out of slavery to freedom, oppression to destiny, and into history. This simple story has inspired generations... read more →
Judaism has always been about community and connection and for generations the structure supporting this has been strong verbal communication. Talking, singing, arguing, praying, learning are all essential to Judaism... read more →
We read in this week’s Torah portion (Pekudei), the story of building up the Tabernacle as a focal point for connection in the community as the Israelites journeyed through the... read more →
The holiday of Purim is many things at once: a story of survival, a reason to celebrate with carnivals for children, an excuse to bake cookies, and a time to... read more →
Every list of "Essential Items for a Hike" contains some form of navigation aid. For easier, shorter, local hikes, a phone will do. Longer, more involved hikes may need printed maps... read more →