By Susan Rona
As the first chair of Reflections, the Boulder JCC’s annual gala fundraiser, 14 years ago, I had no idea that I was embarking on a lifelong relationship for myself and my family with a Boulder institution. We have been woven into all parts of the J – from our home on Kalmia to the beautiful campus on Cherryvale. The truth of it is – for me, it was never about a building – but about what happens inside its walls. Through my involvement with the J, I found my people. A place where my family and I belong, a place of connection and caring. I continue to stay involved with both my time and money because I believe in investing in the J, the institution, the staff, and everyone connected with it. It makes me proud to be a part of the Boulder JCC and to know the staff and community. It is rare to find a school, gathering place, farm, rental facility, host of Zoom programming – that truly lives its values and is transparent about those values.