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The Boulder JCC has a number of Purim programs and opportunities for you to get in the spirit of the holiday.
Purim is a Jewish holiday which commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman, an Achaemenid Persian Empire official, as recounted in the Book of Esther. The holiday is celebrated with a telling of the story from the Megillah, costumes, exchanging food and gifts with family and friends, a festive meal, and special opportunities to take care of those in need.
Supporting our Community
Purim is a special time of year for masks, costumes, and giving gifts to our friends, family, and those in need. There is a custom to give money or other support to those experiencing food insecurity during Purim. On February 21 we will have a contactless food drive for
Article Contributed by Boulder Theater | Published on Friday, January 8, 2021
On Saturday, January 9, 2021, Boulder Theater will mark 85 years since its opening night in 1936. Boulder Theater remains closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but refuses to let that hamper celebrations. In appreciation of the support their community has shown the venue over the years, and especially of the support shown throughout the pandemic, Boulder Theater is asking that patrons celebrate by donating to their month-long virtual food drive.
Boulder Theater’s 85th Anniversary Celebration Food Drive is a virtual food drive hosted in partnership with Boulder and Broomfield based food bank, Community Food Share and will be running from Friday, January 8 through Monday, February 8. While general donations of any amount are appreciated, donors may also pick which items they’d like their contributions to go toward (i.e. 120 jars of nut butter or 25 bags of rice).
SHARE ON: Ken Boje (left) stands with volunteers from this year s Heat for the Holidays program. (Photo by Joël Lamoureux)
A number of local organizations are making sure residents in need are staying warm over Christmas and beyond.
For the fourth year in a row, Linking Hands-House of Lazarus and Community Food Share are running its
‘Heat for the Holidays’ Program, which assists family households in need of heat throughout Christmas and winter.
With help from Winchester BMR, the program sees skids of Eco fire logs brought to families to help them get through a very stressful time of year.
Author of the article: Todd Hambleton
Publishing date: Dec 17, 2020 • December 17, 2020 • 2 minute read • In foreground at the Iroquois Legion Monday morning is Branch 370 president Darlene Riddell. In back, from left, are Sandy Collette (representing Carefor Hospice Cornwall), Jim Wilson (Community Food Share), Sheila Holmes (Iroquois Legion), Bonnie McNairn (South Dundas Christmas Exchange), Paul Renaud (Dundas County Hospice) and Janice Pilon (South Dundas Christmas Exchange). Photo on Monday, December 14, 2020, in Iroquois, Ont. Todd Hambleton/Cornwall Standard-Freeholder/Postmedia Network Photo by Todd Hambleton /Todd Hambleton/Standard-Freeholder
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IROQUOIS Even in a difficult year for fundraising, Darlene Riddell and friends at the Iroquois Legion sure aren’t Scrooges.