Congregation Bonai Shalom

06/03/2026

🚙💨 What does it look like to build a thriving, joyful Jewish community on campus today? Find out THIS Friday night! ✨

Join the Bonai community as we welcome Elyana Funk, Executive Director of CU Boulder Hillel, for an inspiring evening exploring how the “Jewish Herd” is growing—from camp-style Shabbats to the famous “Mensch Mobile!” 🦌⛺️

🍽️ ON THE MENU: 🐟 Main: Roast Cod with Chimichurri Sauce 🥗 Salad: Spring Greens Salad with Sugar Snap Peas, Radishes, & Grapefruit-Thyme Vinaigrette 🫑 Sides: Seared Zucchini, Red Peppers, Garlicky Spinach + Rosemary Herb Polenta 🫐 Dessert: Blueberry Cobbler with Lavender Whipped Cream

⏰ SCHEDULE (Friday, June 5th):
• 6:00 PM – Kabbalat Shabbat Service
• 7:15 PM – Catered Dinner ($25/person)
• 8:15 PM – Presentation by Elyana Funk

📍 Where: Bonai Shalom Sanctuary & Livestream

⚠️ REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR DINNER! Secure your spot before it’s too late!

👉 Head to the link in our bio to register now, or visit Congregation Bonai Shalom to sign up! 👥

See you there! 💙✨

05/21/2026

What does it take to build a holy community? ✨

Tonight, we’re staying up late to honor an ancient Shavuot tradition of learning together, but we’re also turning the spotlight on the quiet, often invisible work that holds us all together. From delivering meals to showing up in times of grief—this is the heartbeat of our community.

Come to the Boulder JCC tonight to listen, learn, and celebrate the incredible volunteers and leaders who do this work every day. 🤍

05/08/2026

Strength is built in community.

Yesterday, our very own Rabbi Marc Soloway spoke with 9NEWS about how we are moving forward together in the wake of the Pearl Street tragedy. We are grateful for his leadership as we continue to move forward with heavy hearts, but a steady resolve.

Justice came on Thursday for the man who set Pearl Street marchers on fire. But for survivors, a rabbi says the healing is just beginning.

05/01/2026

✨ Celebrate Lag Ba’Omer and the end of a wonderful year with us in the Bonai Backyard! ✨

We’re keeping the tradition alive with:

🥔 Roasted potatoes & S’mores
🎶 Singing & Community
🔥 A special fire performance!

THE DETAILS:
📅 Tuesday, May 5 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM
🥗 Potluck Picnic (Vegetarian & Nut-free)
♻️ Bring your own reusable utensils!

We can’t wait to see you there for a night of fire and song!

🔗 Link in bio to sign up for the potluck

03/27/2026

POV: You saw blossoms in Colorado… so now you have to say Birkat Ha’Ilanot 🌸

Join Rabbi Marc for a moment of reflection and a special blessing over the season’s first fruit tree blooms. 🌿✨

03/18/2026

The best way to celebrate love? With music, dancing, and the Bonai Shalom community. 🥂

Still feeling the warmth and joy from Rabbi Marc and Rachel’s engagement celebration last month. From the beautiful Havdalah to the incredible music, it was a night to remember. Mazel Tov to the happy couple!❤️✨

It was a wonderful simcha Saturday night!

03/17/2026

🎶 Looking for a meaningful way to welcome Shabbat this Friday?

Join us for a Musical Kabbalat Shabbat with Rabbi Marc and the Bonai musicians! Come sing, pray, and celebrate Shabbat together in a joyful, spirited service—then stay for a delicious community dinner.

🕯 Friday | 6:00–8:30 PM
📍 Bonai Sanctuary (livestream available)

🍽 Dinner Menu:
🥗 Mixed Greens + Quinoa Salad with Kalamata Olives, Cherry Tomatoes & Avocado-Lime Vinaigrette
🍲 Rustic Cabbage, Mushroom + White Bean Soup with Caramelized Onions & Smoked Paprika
🥖 Assorted Dinner Rolls with Honey Butter
🍊 Citrus Fruit Salad
🍫 Chocolate Fudge Cake with Chocolate Ganache

✨ Bring a friend, bring your family—everyone is welcome!

👉 Save your spot and register here:
https://www.bonaishalom.org/event/musical-kabbalat-shabbat10.html

02/23/2026

Shabbat is better together 🤍

Join us for our monthly Family Kabbalat Shabbat on February 27 from 5:30–7:30pm! We’ll welcome Shabbat with music and prayer, followed by a delicious family dinner.

👉 Please register in advance so we can plan for dinner (link below)

https://www.bonaishalom.org/event/family-kabbalat-shabbat7.html

02/20/2026

What a beautiful weaving of the Five Love Languages and the Five Books of Torah. This blessing for Rabbi Marc is a powerful reminder of how love and Torah guide our lives. We’re proud to share this touching tribute published by Boulder Jewish News!

Morah Yehudis offers blessings to the newly engaged Rabbi Marc Soloway of Congregation Bonai Shalom and his fiancé, Rachel Lavar.

01/28/2026

Todah Rabbah! 🧥❄️ Over the last month, the Bonai Shalom community came together to support Ben Brodsky of Troop 69 (Louisville) with his Eagle Scout winter clothing drive.

We are thrilled to share that our congregation donated over 60 items of outerwear, contributing to Ben’s county-wide total of nearly 200 items! All donations were delivered to the Allroads Homeless Shelter to help our neighbors stay warm.

As Ben put it: "A donation of this size benefits hundreds of people and helps allocate more shelter resources to other important needs."

Kol HaKavod to Ben on this incredible achievement, and thank you to everyone who donated!