Key facts
- A man firebombed Jewish community members on Boulder's Pearl Street Mall on June 1, 2025.
- Karen Sorin Diamond, 82, died from injuries sustained in the attack.
- Survivors described ongoing fear and anxiety, impacting their ability to gather openly.
- The ADL reported 167 antisemitic incidents in Colorado in 2025, with a global surge in hate crimes.
- The perpetrator was sentenced to life in prison in May.
- The Jewish community is calling for collective action against antisemitism and hate.
The article reflects on the one-year anniversary of a targeted hate crime in Boulder, Colorado, where a firebombing attack on Jewish community members resulted in a fatality and lasting trauma. It contextualizes this event within a broader, documented surge in global antisemitism and hate crimes, emphasizing the psychological impact on victims and the community's call for action beyond mere sympathy.