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Our JEWISHcolorado Shinshinit, Yeara Samoha, and Holocaust survivor Osi Sladek shared an incredible moment at today's JCRC Luncheon, singing the national anthem of Israel, Hatikva, embodying "L'Dor VaDor". Thank you to everyone who joined us today at the Denver Art Museum. Until next time! ????? JEWISHcolorado JCRC Denver Art Museum

We are grateful to CU President Todd Saliman and CU Boulder Chancellor Dr. Justin Schwartz for their partnership in improving the experiences of Jewish students across Colorado. JEWISHcolorado JCRC and JEWISHcolorado look forward to continuing this important work alongside Rabbi Joshua Ginsberg-Margo and RMRC, Susan Rona, J.D. and ADL Mountain States, Elyana Funk and CU Boulder Hillel, Daniel W. Bennett and Hillel of Colorado, and Rabbi Yisroel Wilhelm and the Rohr Chabad Center.

"Now, when antisemitism and other forms of identity-based hate are at historic levels, is not the time to cut the NSGP. Demand for this program already far exceeds available funding. Reducing it further would leave communities vulnerable and weaken essential security measures that have saved lives and prevented tragedies." Brandon Rattiner, JCRC Senior Director We are grateful to Governor Polis for his continued support of and advocacy for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. These funds are a lifeboat for the countless Colorado nonprofit organizations that rely on the NSGP to keep their communities safe. https://lnkd.in/eycX9ZH6

Today, Jewish Federations mourn and pray for the families of Itzik Elgarat, Tsahi Idan, Shlomo Mantzur, and Ohad Yahalomi, all taken hostage from their safe rooms and homes in a horrifying manner by Hamas terrorists on October 7. Along with all of Israel, we are waiting for the government to positively identify their remains. The last several weeks have been tragic in many ways, yet we remain amazed and proud of the resilience of the Israeli people as they stand strong during these times of grief. Jewish Federations stand in solidarity and pray with them during these times of mourning. Read the full statement here: https://lnkd.in/ea8buP4U

Jewish Federations of North America Following a week that has delivered great tragedy to our community, #JewishFederations are thankful for the release of the six hostages who were freed from the darkness of captivity today: Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed – both of whom spent a decade in Hamas’s hands – as well as Tal Shoham, Omer Shem-Tov, Omer Wenkert, and Eliya Cohen, who were taken hostage on October 7th. Federations are also full of gratitude that Shiri Bibas has finally been brought home, where a proper burial can take place and she can be reunited with her boys, Ariel and Kfir. We are also praying for Yarden Bibas, husband to Shiri and father to the boys, as he mourns this terrible loss. Read our full statement: ow.ly/eiy630sKeQf

"After October 7, Coloradans answered the call. The world is run by those who show up. Our community strength makes me proud to be a Jewish Coloradan." We are thrilled to honor Matt Most at the upcoming JCRC Luncheon on March 12.

Jewish Federations of North America Today, Jewish Federations are grateful and relieved to see Sagui Dekel Chen, Alexander Sasha Troufanov and Iair Horn back on Israeli soil after a terrifying 498 days in Hamas captivity in which they were unaware if their loved ones would be waiting for them. We pray for their recovery and remain hopeful for the release of all other innocent hostages who have suffered nearly 500 days in the hands of this terrorist regime. The hostages released Saturday include: Sagui Dekel Chen, a United States-Israeli citizen, who will meet his baby daughter for the first time when he returns home. Iair Horn, an Argentinian-Israeli citizen, who was with his younger brother, Eitan, when they were both captured by Hamas. While Iair was released, his brother, who was visiting for the holiday on October 7, remains in captivity. Alexander Sasha Troufanov, a Russian-Israeli citizen, who was with his mother, father, grandmother, and girlfriend when terrorists arrived. His father was murdered, and the rest were taken as hostages. The three women were released in November.

Are you a Jewish professional in government, education, policy, nonprofit, or any civic-adjacent organizations? Grow your community and join the JCRC for its Jewish Civic Network Kickoff on Thursday, February 27th. Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/giJWbvqG

The annual JCRC Leadership Luncheon is Wednesday, March 12 at the Denver Art Museum! Make a tribute in honor of this years honorees at the link below. Matt Most | 2025 Community Leadership Award Recipient Colorado State Senator Dafna Michaelson Jenet | 2025 Legislative Leadership Award Recipient Register and make a tribute here: https://lnkd.in/gAYj9yrC

Jewish Federations of North America In yet another moment of gratitude, Jewish Federations welcome Or Levy, Eli Sharabo, and Ohad Ben Ami home after a horrifying 491 days in Hamas captivity. At the same time, we are appalled and saddened by their medical condition and the serious abuse and malnutrition they have suffered at the hands of their cruel captors. Or Levy, 34, and his wife, Eynav, had just arrived at the Nova Festival on October 7, 2023. Terrorists killed Eynav and kidnapped Or. Upon his release, Or is expected to be reunited with his son, Almog, age 3. Eli Sharabi, 52, was kidnapped from his home in Kibbutz Beeri on October 7, 2023. Eli’s wife and daughters were murdered, and his brother Yossi was abducted and killed. Ohad Ben Ami, 56, spent two birthdays in Hamas captivity. A dual Israel-German citizen, he was shot in the shoulder and abducted from Beeri. His wife, Raz Ben Ami, was also kidnapped, and released in November 2023. She then became a fierce advocate for the release of the remaining hostages. Each hostage release from Gaza brings a great sense of comfort and anticipation of the release of the remaining 76 hostages. We continue to pray that will happen in the coming weeks so that our community can begin the healing process.