Pierre Wolfe, escapee, restaurateur, now a novelist
Chris LeppekJun 13, 2013
One might think that at the age of 87, after escaping the Holocaust, after seeing much of the world, after a wildly successful career as a chef, restaurateur and radio...
Dispute over library name on West Side
Chris LeppekJun 13, 2013
Whats in a name? Apparently quite a lot, at least if you happen to be the Denver Public Library and you want to name a new branch in West Denver. […]
JCRC rejects J Street; two-thirds bar not reached
Chris LeppekMay 30, 2013
The decision last week of the Jewish Community Relations Council not to admit the Colorado chapter of J Street as a member organization has raised questions about...
The CELL to train more drivers
Chris LeppekMay 23, 2013
IN a significant expansion of its mission to make the community more aware of the threat of terrorism, the CELL Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab last week...
AJC Colorado to close after fifty-year presence
Chris LeppekMay 02, 2013
AFTER nearly half a century in Denver, the American Jewish Committee will cease its brick and mortar presence in Colorado at the end of June, the national office of...
Upset over overnight flags at DU
Chris LeppekApr 18, 2013
A CONTROVERSY over genocide commemoration at the University of Denver last week left Jewish students angry over cultural insensitivity, while encouraging them to...
Israel’s fruit of the vine: Newfound respect for very old tradition
Chris LeppekApr 11, 2013
FOR a long time, Israeli wines like those of California suffered from what could be called the Rodney Dangerfield syndrome: They didnt get any respect. Wine...
Chabad’s peak experience
Chris LeppekMar 07, 2013
ONE would think that a full-time, professional posting to a place like Jackson, Wyoming would be a difficult thing for just about anybody to pull off. The place is so...
Visiting the known — and unknown — in Israel
Chris LeppekFeb 21, 2013
Summer, winter, spring or fall Israel is a wonderful place to experience. Regardless of the season, its all good. Our trip a tour group of a couple dozen...
Report from Israel: Peace not expected
Chris LeppekFeb 07, 2013
JERUSALEM As recently re-elected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gets down to business this week, beginning what is likely to be an arduous process of...