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L’Shana Tovah!

  In just a few days, the Jewish community will celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and 10 days later will commemorate Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. During this period, known as the “Days of Awe,” Jews around the world focus on the process of repentance, whereby one is obligated to acknowledge one’s sins, ask for forgiveness and resolve

Mountain States Spotlight: Three Big Questions for Judge Ben Figa

This month, the Spotlight shines on ADL Mountain States Regional Board Member Ben Figa. Judge Figa was appointed by Colorado Governor Jared Polis to the 18th Judicial District Court – comprising Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties – earlier this summer. Prior to joining the bench, Figa was a Special Counsel at Burns, Figa & Will P.C.; an Assistant City