Intermountain
Bagel obsession turns profession for New Yorker turned SLCer
Uriel Heilman, JTAMar 10, 2016
SALT LAKE CITY When Robb Abrams first moved to this mountain city from the New York area six years ago, he loved the idea of living in an outdoorsmans […]
Utah’s non-Jewish (Jewish) school
Uriel Heilman, JTAMar 03, 2016
SALT LAKE CITY Its Friday afternoon at the McGillis School in Salt Lake City, and students from the third through fifth grades are gathered for the weekly Shabbat...
Catching up with Shmuel Rifman: solar projects, Bedouins and youth exchange
Chris LeppekFeb 25, 2016
As a fairly frequent visitor to Denver — and by now a good friend of many Jews here — Shmuel Rifman can always be counted on to share with his […]
Kabbalat Shabbat at 8,000 feet
Uriel Heilman, JTAFeb 18, 2016
PARK CITY, Utah It may be the most elevated Shabbat service in the country, and not just because of the spirited singing. Held in a rustic cabin in the […]
At Colorado College, Hillel provides a second home
Julie Greenberg-RichmanFeb 04, 2016
is a second home for college students. It provides a sense of community and a great social network,” says Nico Ravitch, co-chair for the Hillel chapter of Colorado...
US Figure Skating promoter Sarah Arnold
Julie Greenberg-RichmanJan 07, 2016
like the Rockettes on ice because synchronized skating includes intricate footwork on skates. Many synchronized skaters are very involved in the singles side of...
Will the Jewish Diaspora broaden to include Mars?
JNSDec 17, 2015
By Paul Wieder, JNS YES, HE has seen the recent film, ”The Martian.” But unlike the other millions who have seen that movie, Barak Stoltz went much...
Chanukah, Colorado style
IJN StaffDec 10, 2015
Menorahs come in many shapes and sizes, and in Steamboat Springs they are created from old skis. The neighbors on Fourth Street agreed to decorate their homes for the...
95 days straight in remotest parts of Canadian Arctic
Julie Greenberg-RichmanDec 03, 2015
CHANUKAH EDITION 5776SECTION E PAGE 8 OUR 95-DAY trip to the Canadian Arctic showed me theres more than one way down the river. In life, we set goals, make plans...
Colorado Springs man recognized for leadership at USA Swimming
Julie Greenberg-RichmanNov 19, 2015
USA SWIMMING and Speedo named Mike Unger one of the 30 most influential people in swimming over the past 30 years. The award recognizes leaders for their significant...
