To our JEWISHcolorado Community,
JEWISHcolorado and the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) welcome the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. This moment brings renewed hope for the safe and swift return of all hostages and marks a first step to alleviating suffering in the region.
Here in Colorado, the impact of this conflict has been deeply felt. Some have used this difficult time to spread harmful narratives that amplify antisemitism and hate. These actions have added pain to an already strained moment, deepening divides and making it harder for our local our communities to feel safe and to work together.
We encourage all Coloradans to use this moment to reflect, heal, and work toward reconciliation. While the path ahead may be uncertain, we can take steps locally to reject hate, embrace empathy, and envision a future rooted in understanding. Together, we can create a community that is strong enough to bear our pain and bold enough to dream of peace.
The Jewish Federations of North America’s Statement on the Hostage Release, Cease Fire Agreement can be found here.
The Anti-Defamation League’s Statement on the Announcement of Israel-Hamas Deal can be found here.
Sincerely,
Renée Rockford, President & CEO
Ben Lusher, Board Chair
Brandon Rattiner, Senior Director, JCRC
Jules Kramer, JCRC Board Chair
And the 40 member organizations (listed below) and twelve At-Large members of the JCRC:
AIPAC
American Jewish Committee
Anti-Defamation League
Aspen Jewish Congregation
BMH-BJ
B’nai B’rith Colorado
B’nai Havurah
B’nai Vail
Boulder Chapter of Hadassah
Boulder Haver Rabbinic Council
Boulder JCC
Congregation Bonai Shalom
Congregation Har HaShem
Congregation Rodef Shalom
Denver Academy of Torah
Denver Jewish Day School
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue
Har Mishpacha
Hadassah Greater Denver
Hebrew Educational Alliance
Hillel Academy
Hillel of Colorado
Israeli American Council
J Street Education Fund
Jewish Family Service
Jewish National Fund
Jewish War Veterans: Post #344
JEWISHcolorado
Judaism Your Way
Kavod Senior Life
Mizel Institute
National Council of Jewish Women
Rocky Mountain Rabbis and Cantors
Shalom Park
Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center
StandWithUs
Temple Emanuel
Temple Sinai
The Denver Kehillah
Young Israel Denver