Friends,
We are devastated to share the heartbreaking news that Karen Diamond passed away last Wednesday afternoon, from injuries sustained following the antisemitic terrorist attack on the walk on Pearl Street Mall on June 1st. There are no words to express the pain of this horrific loss of our beloved member and friend.
Please respect the privacy of the family under these awful and distressing circumstances and please do not share anything with any media outlet. This event and the tragic loss of someone who has given so much of herself over the years to the Bonai community and beyond, has impacted us all and we are sad and horrified. We will need to support each other as we process this loss.
The Boulder JCC has put together a page with mental health resources and community gatherings here that will continue to be updated.
May we all be comforted
For information regarding charges or the legal case, please contact the Boulder District Attorney’s Office directly. Our focus remains on supporting the family and the broader community during this profoundly painful time.
Karen’s family are so devastated and we send our blessings of love, strength and comfort to Karen’s beloved husband Lou, sons Andrew (Elinor) and Ethan (Liz) and grandsons Tycho, Cosmo, Isadore, Herschel and Zelig.
Peace on the soul of Shoshana bat Yosef v’Lillian and blessings always on the memory of this deeply loving and loved woman.
Rabbi Marc
Announcement from Karen's family:
Dear family and friends,
With deepest sorrow we're sharing that our mom Karen passed away on June 25th, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, cousin, aunt, and friend, and a beautiful soul with limitless kindness and positivity toward everyone.
Thank you,
Andrew & Ethan Diamond
Congregation Bonai Shalom
1527 Cherryvale Rd
Boulder, CO 80303
