Essie Perlmutter’s eight decades of art
Larry HankinJul 03, 2019
is the “Essence of Essie?” Devoted community leader? Gracious matriarch of an esteemed family? Proud West Sider? Don’t overlook: Lifelong artist! Essie...
Rhythm & Ruach
Larry HankinJul 03, 2019
you ever seen a little kid start to move when he or she hears upbeat music or a rhythmic beat? Young children, including infants, just inherently move to music and...
Denver’s hot housing market: Tips from the pros
Larry HankinMay 23, 2019
hot out there . . . and we’re not talking about the weather. After all, how many times has it been cold in Denver on Memorial Day? We’re talking about Denver’s...
Faith Bible Chapel’s Pastor King explains Christian support for Israel
Larry HankinMay 09, 2019
of Colorado’s biggest supporters of Israel never had a Bar Mitzvah, nor a b’ris. He does not attend synagogue. In fact, he’s not even Jewish. Jason King, the...
Murdered in New Zealand, mourned in Denver
Larry HankinMar 21, 2019
“We really appreciate you coming. This means a lot to us.” This sentiment was repeated over and over again by members of the Muslim community to the Jewish guests...
JFS Food Pantry helps people affected by shutdown
Larry HankinJan 31, 2019
Thirteen households — encompassing 42 individuals — have availed themselves of the offer by Jewish Family Service to open its Weinberg Food Pantry to furloughed...
Jared Polis, first Colorado Jewish governor, sworn in
Larry HankinJan 10, 2019
“Colorado for All,” the theme of last Tuesday’s inauguration of Gov. Jared S. Polis, permeated the entire event, from the ecumenical line-up of religious speakers...
Thousands gather for Denver vigil
Larry HankinOct 31, 2018
The largest Jewish space in Colorado wasn’t big enough. Some 3,000 people came to express their outrage, fear and interfaith support generated by the worst act of...
VIP New Faces: Rebecca Saltzman
Larry HankinOct 18, 2018
March, 1986, this reporter interviewed Gary and Judy Saltzman who were presidents, respectively of B’nai B’rith Denver Lodge 171 and B’nai B’rith Women of Metro...
VIP New Faces: Rabbi Amanda Schwartz
Larry HankinOct 18, 2018
Amanda Schwartz, 35, grew up in Centennial as Amanda Schanfield, went through the Cherry Creek school system and grew up in Temple Sinai and Temple Micah, where she was...
