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Humans of Olami: Kaila and Mendel Boxer

So far, nearly half a dozen couples have met and been married thanks to Olami Denver Experience. One of those couples, who also provide a great deal of leadership throughout the Jewish community in Denver, is Kaila and Mendel Boxer – another couple who came together during one of Rabbi and Sara Wolfe’s fabulous Shabbos dinners.

From PBs Kitchen: Onion Rolls

Here is a mouth watering onion roll recipe! It is delicious as is or add your favorite spread – creamy cheese/Humus, and makes a flavorful additional to any soup!

Tisha B’Av- A Day of Growth

This year we commemorated Tisha B’Av, which began July 26th at nightfall, for a full 25 hours until the night of the 27th of July. It is a day of intense mourning and lamentation; we sit on low chairs, fast for the entirety of the day, read elegies and dirges, follow strict limitations on washing and rubbing ointments, and restrict the physical with our spouses. Overall, it is a very somber day when we grieve the loss of both the first and second Bais Hamikdash, our holy Temples.

Crypto Exchange Beaxy Shut Down After SEC Lawsuit

On the hand, Beaxy posted a blog on its website saying that the exchange had suspended its operations citing the uncertain regulatory environment surrounding our business. Beaxy further stated that it had committed to cooperation with the authority for more than two years by providing all the required information, data, and interview. We allege that […]

9 Gift Ideas To Celebrate One Year Sobriety

For many people in recovery, reaching one year of sobriety is an emotional milestone that they may have never thought possible. A sentimental gift can serve as a reminder of how far they have come and how proud you are of them. A handwritten letter expressing your love and support or creating a scrapbook with […]

Humans of Olami: Andrew Markowitz

The day of Andrew Markowitz’s Bar Mitzvah it snowed. It snowed so much that it grew into the biggest December snowstorm on record in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware. Perhaps that was just a little foreshadowing of the future that Andrew would be exploring many years later. Today, Andrew works in Meteorology, learning and growing in his field while also spending a great deal of his free time with Olami Denver Experience as both a participant and a leader. So both Judaism and weather became important aspects of his adult life.

Recipes for The Nine Days

Some awesome recipes for keeping suppers delicious and filing during the nine-day period leading up to Tisha B’Av.

“The Nine Days,” the first nine days of the Jewish month of Av are days of mourning. We are mourning the destruction of our holy temple. During this period, we refrain from eating meat / chicken and drinking wine. The exception to this rule is when meat and wine are eaten as part of a meal celebrating a mitzvah or on Shabbat.

The Three Weeks

The Three Weeks, commencing on July 5th at sundown this year, bear immense significance in Jewish history and observance. A fasting day, known as the 17th of Tammuz, falls on July 6th, commemorating five catastrophic events, including the breach of Jerusalem’s walls by the Romans. This event marked the onset of looting, burning, and murder within the city, plunging it into chaos

Rabbi Wolfe: July Insights

Join Rabbi Wolfe for this short video to inspire your month of July. This month – winning the Championship, Tisha B’av, Reflecting for the summer and respecting one another.

Humans of Olami: Rebecca Daniel

When an internship brought Rebecca Daniel to Denver, she didn’t know what she’d be in for, who she’d meet or the incredible experiences she was about to embark upon. “I moved out here and I was looking for people to meet. I literally just Googled ‘young Jewish professionals Denver’ and Olami popped up,

Your monthly Inspiration with Rabbi Wolfe

Enjoy this month’s video featuring Rabbi Danny Wolfe.  This Month’s Topic: Keeping a good perspective when your luggage gets lost, and you have two weddings to attend!

Summer Reflections from Rabbi Tzvi Alyesh

As the summer heat envelops us, we are reminded of the challenges that often accompany this season and how they can easily distract and disrupt our lives. In our pursuit of productivity in our careers and nurturing meaningful relationships, we find ourselves facing the pressure to conform to societal expectations and the allure of scandalous narratives.

PB’s Shish Kabobs

Let’s get into the spirit of Lag BaOmer, the 33rd day of the Omer Count—this year, May 9, 2023. Jews light bonfires to commemorate the holiday, continuing a tradition that dates back hundreds of years, and today many people have bbq’s in a local park!

Humans of Olami: Moshe & Rikki Ohana

Moshe Ohana grew up in Monsey, New York and went to school nearby in Binghamton. Many thousands of miles away, Rikki Wedgle was raised in Denver, but then ended up attending Syracuse University, which is about an hour from Binghamton. The two of them were so close, yet a world apart. Little did they know that their Beshert was just a train-ride away, and that they’d be meeting and connecting in Denver, thanks to Olami Denver Experience.

Sefirat Haomer

Pesach has ended. The matzah is cleared away, and the real carbs are back on the table. And what do Jews around the world begin to do? We count.

Purim Masquerade 2023

Purim Masquerade 2023, hosted by YJP Denver and OLAMI Denver, at the Space Gallery in Denver, Colorado, on Monday, March 6, 2023. All Photos by StevePeterson.photo

Yapchik 

Yapchik, is a Polish or Hungarian version of cholent, it is a popular Jewish Passover comfort dish. Shredded potatos, flanken, some onions, and spice, what could be better! 

Kimcha D’Pischa

Kimcha D’Pischa (Wheat of Passover) is the custom before the Passover holiday of distributing monies to purchase wheat for the poor people. Today we fulfill this Mitzvah with giving charity to a fund that specifically helps the needy purchase food items for Passover. 

Humans of Olami: Brandon Fisher

None of the expectations Brandon Fisher had for his twenties have panned out. “None of my expectations for my life have happened,” Fisher explains, “But instead, it’s so much better. I got rejected from 200 job offers but I prayed – I just wanted the one job offer.” And the one he got was in Vail, Colorado, which eventually brought him to Denver, where his journey really took off. 

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