Governor Polis joined faith leaders, statewide and local officials, and members of the Boulder community following the tragic attack on a peaceful gathering of people outside the Boulder Courthouse

BOULDER - Today, Governor Polis, Boulder Mayor Brockett, interfaith and statewide leaders came together to stand against hate and for a moment of unity after the tragic attack against a peaceful gathering of people raising awareness for the hostages still being held by Hamas.

Attendees included Boulder Run for Their Lives, the David Merage Foundation for Confronting Antisemitism, Stop Antisemitism Colorado, Haver: The Boulder Rabbinic Council, Anti-Defamation League, Mountain States, JEWISHcolorado, Jewish Community Relations Council, Jewish Association for Death Education (JADE), Boulder Jewish Community Center, Congregation Nevei Kodesh, Congregation Har Hashem, Jewish Family Service Boulder, Israeli-American Council, Adventure Judaism, Downtown Boulder Partnership, City of Boulder, Boulder Chamber of Commerce, and the Interfaith Alliance.

"Today, I stand united and strong with the Boulder community as we recover from the devastating anti-Semitic attacks on our fellow Colordans, and wish each of the victims a speedy and healthy recovery. Violence in any form has no place in Colorado, and we know that to move forward we must join together in our common humanity to ensure peace in our communities, take care of one another, and emerge stronger. My heart is with those impacted by this devastating event, and we are continuing to actively work with local and state law enforcement to protect our communities and keep people safe," said Governor Jared Polis.

"The whole Jewish community is reeling, shocked that this hideous hate crime could happen right here  in downtown beautiful Boulder.  And yet, we have seen this coming and Jews here and all over America and the world have not been feeling safe, physically or emotionally, in the face of demonizing hate speech and dangerous rhetoric.  We are so grateful for the outpouring of love and support from our neighbors and friends, faith leaders from across the county, state and the world. Demonization of others has to stop. The hate speech has to stop," said Rabbi Marc Soloway.

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"To our Jewish community: You are not alone. Boulder stands with you, not just today, but every day. Antisemitism has no place in Boulder. Hate against any group of people has no place in Boulder and we recognize that the oppression you have faced is part of a disturbing historical context. Your safety is our safety. Your pain is our pain. Your resilience inspires us all," said Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett.

"There's no place for antisemitism in our community. Sunday's attack on our Jewish community was an act of hate, but Boulder County continues to stand for love and unity. As we experience yet another tragedy, please remember to check in with friends, loved ones, and neighbors, and look after your own mental health and wellbeing," said Boulder County Commissioner Ashley Stolzmann

"Every week, we walk in peace to shine a light on the hostages still held in Gaza since October 7, 2023. That a simple act of quiet solidarity made us the target of a violent, hateful, antisemitic attack has shaken the Jewish community to its core. This didn't happen in a vacuum—it is the result of increasingly normalized hate, dehumanizing rhetoric, and silence in the face of rising antisemitism. But we will not be deterred. We will walk again—and we invite everyone to join us, not just with your feet, but with open hearts and minds. Choose humanity over hate, curiosity over judgment, and learning over condemnation. In a world growing more divided by the day, it's time to come together around empathy, dignity, and the fundamental belief that every life matters," said Rachel Amaru, Founder of Boulder Run For Their Lives.

"We call on all Coloradans, indeed all Americans, to stand together in outrage and solidarity to say with one voice: enough—this cannot continue," said Laura Merage, Founder and CEO of the David Merage Foundation.

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"We live in a broken world, and yet every human has choices--let us choose healing and hope, and not hatred and violence," said Reverend Mary Kate Réjoius, St. Aidan's Episcopal Church.

"For far too long, the Jewish community has been forced to stand alone in the face of hate—ostracized, alienated, and demonized simply for being who we are. In the wake of the most violent antisemitic terrorist attack in Colorado history, we are reminded of the profound power of standing shoulder to shoulder. True solidarity means more than showing up in moments of heartbreak—it means committing to lasting change. It starts with educating our own communities, building bridges of understanding, and centering respect as the foundation of our shared future. Let today be the beginning of a new chapter in Colorado—one where Jews no longer have to stand alone," said Mindy Miller, Stop Antisemitism Colorado.

"The Muslim Community in our precious Boulder, in our unique state of Colorado, and quiet frankly across our beautiful country, stand firm on our Islamic shared values of neighborliness which are American values. We stand firm on that with our neighbors whether Jewish, Christian, or, Muslim , at all times and especially at times like this. Hence, We must never tolerate hatred against Jews or Muslims and attacks like this makes all our communities less safe. That's why it is so important to help our community heal after tragedy, and we thank the Governor for bringing us together to foster unity," said Imam Nader Elmarhoumi, Islamic Center of Boulder

The event concluded with a performance from Boulder philharmonic members: Jubal Fulks - violin, Colette Burch - violin, Brightin Schlumpf - viola and Sally Murphy - cello.

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