The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/colorado/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:39:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Colorado | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/colorado/ 32 32 In first for Israel, Kibbutz Gezer’s Alon Leichman named pitching coach for MLB team https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-for-israel-kibbutz-gezers-alon-leichman-named-pitching-coach-for-mlb-team/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:29:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3709887 Leichman, who has worn the number of his kibbutz laundry tag and highlighted his Israeli identity, has been appointed by the Colorado Rockies

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]]> Karen Diamond, 82, dies of wounds sustained in Colorado attack on march for hostages https://www.timesofisrael.com/elderly-woman-hurt-in-colorado-attack-on-activists-for-hostages-dies-of-wounds/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:45:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3588189 Horrified Jewish community mourns 'cherished' member, who dies weeks after suffering severe wounds in firebombing of pro-Israel rally

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]]> Man who threw Molotov cocktails at hostage protesters in Boulder pleads not guilty https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-who-threw-molotov-cocktails-at-hostage-protesters-in-boulder-pleads-not-guilty/ Sat, 28 Jun 2025 06:53:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3586407 Mohamed Sabry Soliman indicted last week on 12 hate crime counts; lawyer says assault isn't a hate crime because alleged assault was politically motivated by suspect's opposition to Zionism

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]]> Hostage advocacy group attacked in Boulder will be focus of local Jewish festival https://www.timesofisrael.com/hostage-advocacy-group-attacked-in-boulder-to-be-focus-of-local-jewish-festival/ Sun, 08 Jun 2025 05:51:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3567208 Event set to take place for 30th year amid heightened security after Egyptian attacker threw Molotov cocktails at rally

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]]> Colorado hostage rally attacker appears in federal court on hate crime charge https://www.timesofisrael.com/colorado-hostage-rally-attacker-appears-in-federal-court-on-hate-crime-charge/ Sat, 07 Jun 2025 05:09:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3566664 Mohamed Sabry Soliman may receive life in prison while family could face deportation; investigators say he tried to buy a gun but couldn't because he wasn't a US citizen

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]]> Colorado hostage rally attacker indicted on 118 counts, including attempted murder https://www.timesofisrael.com/colorado-hostage-rally-attack-suspect-indicted-on-118-counts-including-attempted-murder/ Fri, 06 Jun 2025 03:43:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3566143 Mohamed Sabry Soliman also charged with assault, use of incendiary devices and animal cruelty for hurling firebombs at demonstrators; faces over 600 years in prison if convicted

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]]> After attack, Boulder pro-hostage march set to resume ‘undeterred’ next week https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-attack-boulder-pro-hostage-march-set-to-resume-undeterred-next-week/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:36:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3563803 Organizers say local Jewish community is filled with pain, anger and fear after 12 wounded in flamethrower and firebomb attack, but will not be stopped

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]]> Trump pins Boulder attack on Biden border policy after suspect named as illegal alien https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-pins-boulder-attack-on-biden-border-policy-after-suspect-named-as-illegal-alien/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 23:23:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3563579 US president does not mention Israel or antisemitism in statement on firebombing that injured 12; US ambassador to Israel ties incident to coverage of shooting near Gaza aid site

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]]> Netanyahu says Boulder attack a direct result of ‘blood libels’ against Israel and Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-says-boulder-attack-a-direct-result-of-blood-libels-against-israel-and-jews/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:18:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3563316 US officials condemn antisemitic terror attack, vow action; security stepped up at Jewish sites in New York for Shavuot festival

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]]> US Supreme Court rules Trump can stay on Colorado ballot, boon for White House run https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-supreme-court-rules-trump-can-stay-on-colorado-ballot-boon-for-white-house-run/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 20:11:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3237998 Justices unanimously rule in favor of GOP favorite, find states cannot bar candidates for federal roles; four judges fault court for limiting how rules can be enforced in future

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]]> US Supreme Court to decide if states can keep Trump off 2024 presidential ballots https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-supreme-court-to-decide-if-states-can-keep-trump-off-2024-presidential-ballots/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 23:19:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3194348 Justices agree to hear former president's appeal against Colorado court ruling that he should be removed from the GOP primary ballot over 2021 storming of US Capitol

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]]> In historic ruling, Colorado Supreme Court bars Trump from primary ballot over Jan. 6 https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-historic-ruling-colorado-supreme-court-bars-trump-from-primary-ballot-over-jan-6/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 03:42:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3182472 American state's highest court rules the former president violated Constitution's insurrection clause, setting up likely showdown at US Supreme Court on whether he can run in 2024

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]]> Colorado LGBTQ club shooting suspect ran neo-Nazi website, officer tells court https://www.timesofisrael.com/colorado-lgbtq-club-shooting-suspect-ran-neo-nazi-website-officer-tells-court/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 02:51:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2958508 Anderson Lee Aldrich hosted site that included training video on attacking synagogues, used anti-gay slurs online, detective says at hearing on possible hate crime charges

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]]> When Colorado governor needed a Tanach for swearing-in https://www.timesofisrael.com/colorado-governor-needed-tanach-for-swearing-in-jewish-educators-saved-the-day/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 09:16:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2923541 Jared Polis lost his Hebrew Bible, but after a number of frantic calls, one was found at nearby annual national conference of Jewish day school network Prizmah

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]]> Denver drops charges against ‘mushroom rabbi’ preaching psychedelics https://www.timesofisrael.com/denver-drops-charges-against-mushroom-rabbi-preaching-psychedelics/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 01:17:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2897791 Ben Gorelick, founder of multifaith group that mixes hallucinogens with ideas rooted in Jewish tradition, won't face prosecution after Colorado votes to legalize psilocybin

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