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Goodstein’s latest: Denver Public Schools
Chris LeppekAug 15, 2019
One might think that after writing umpteen books on Denver history, Phil Goodstein might choose something simple or one-dimensional for his next project — and one...
Essie Perlmutter’s eight decades of art
Larry HankinJul 03, 2019
is the âEssence of Essie?â Devoted community leader? Gracious matriarch of an esteemed family? Proud West Sider? Donât overlook: Lifelong artist! Essie...
In Frisco, Jews gather at Backcountry Bayit
Chris LeppekJul 03, 2019
snow season arrives in Summit County, the sights, sounds and scents are unmistakable â the gentle schuss of skiers and snowboarders zooming down the slopes, the...
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...
Gifts of life
Andrea JacobsJul 03, 2019
 December, 2017, Hannah Hepner performed with a special needs cheerleading team at the state high school cheerleading championship. Everything was fine â until...
Denver’s hot housing market: Tips from the pros
Larry HankinMay 23, 2019
hot out there . . . and weâre not talking about the weather. After all, how many times has it been cold in Denver on Memorial Day? Weâre talking about...
Herzl’s postcards — en route to Palestine
Rocky Mountain JewMay 10, 2019
This piece comes to Rocky Mountain Jew and the IJN from Nati Gabby of the National Library of Israel. In 2019, the Library is hosting four special events marking the...
Israel’s four teen emissaries — shinshinim — in Denver
Chris LeppekMay 09, 2019
the crow flies, the distance between Colorado and Israel is considerable â more than 6,000 miles from Jerusalem to Denver â but thereâs nothing like human...
Faith Bible Chapel’s Pastor King explains Christian support for Israel
Larry HankinMay 09, 2019
of Coloradoâs biggest supporters of Israel never had a Bar Mitzvah, nor a bâris. He does not attend synagogue. In fact, heâs not even Jewish. Jason King,...
First time in Israel…Coloradans reflect
Andrea JacobsMay 09, 2019
to Paris, London or Madrid for the first time is breathtaking â the people, the culture, the food, majestic landmarks, scenery, you name it. Itâs brand new,...