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Tickets on sale now for fourth annual Latkes and Lights on December 7
DENVER, Colo. November 13, 2025 –TheStaenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center (JCC Denver) invites the community to celebrate Hanukkah with a series of festive events, including the beloved Latkes and Lights celebration on Sunday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event features two latke competitions, a craft fair showcasing local vendors, live music, Hanukkah-themed games, and more. Tickets are on sale now.
Additional Hanukkah events include Jewish Baking: Sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts) on December 11 at 6:00 pm; Joseph’s Techno-Colored Dreamcoat LGBTQIA+ Hanukkah Party on December 11 , a monthly Klezmer, Balkan and World music concert and community jam session. This Festo! Festo! is in collaboration with Mizel Institute’s Annual KlezFest and will be held on December 20.; and Festo! Festo!, a monthly Klezmer, Balkan and World music concert and community jam session. This Festo! Festo! is in collaboration with Mizel Institute’s Annual KlezFest and will be held on December 20.
“Latkes and Lights is the epitome of community joy,” said Blair Ebert, engagement program manager at the Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center. “The event is so much more than sampling delicious latkes. It’s a representation of warmth, light, and the vibrance of our culture all in one beautiful showcase. It’s one of the most special events we host and our community looks forward to it all year!”
At Latkes and Lights, attendees can taste latkes from Latke Love, Zaidy’s, Rosenberg’s, Steuben’s and more, each competing for the Golden Latke Award, determined by a panel of guest judges. Judges include Chris Bianchi, KUSA-TV 9News meteorologist; Laura Menorah, Jewish drag queen; Sara Rosenthal, food and culture writer; and Dylan Anderson and Rachel Shindman, the Community Latke winners from 2024. The Community Latke Competition invites home cooks to show off their best recipes for a chance to earn bragging rights as Denver’s top home latke maker.
The event also features the Makers Mart craft fair highlighting local artisans, live music, Hanukkah games, sweet treats from Challahrado Hearth and Bonnie Brae Ice Cream, a dreidel-spinning competition, and more.
Tickets are available on a sliding scale price model from $24 to $32 for an individual. A family four-pack costs $65 to $85 on the sliding scale. The purchase of one individual ticket or a family four pack includes a complimentary Latkes and Lights tote bag. Capacity is limited.
The event takes place at the Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center located at 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver, CO 80246.
To learn more and purchase tickets, visit https://www.jccdenver.org/event/latkes-and-lights/.
ABOUT MIZEL ARTS AND CULTURE CENTER
As one of the Rocky Mountain region’s premier arts organizations, the Mizel Arts and Culture Center at the JCC illuminates the human experience through creative and cultural programs in the performing, visual, cinematic, and literary arts for the Jewish community and the Denver community at large. The Mizel Arts and Culture Center is a Tier II member of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) and is guided by a mission that is focused specifically on arts and cultural programs. A variety of festivals and offerings occur throughout the year including Denver Jewish Film Festival, JAAMM Fest (Jewish Arts, Authors, Movies, and Music Festival), and Wolf Theatre Academy. The Mizel Arts and Culture Center is also home to the Denver Children’s Theatre, which provides students with the opportunity to experience live theatre. The Mizel Arts and Culture Center is located at 350 S. Dahlia Street, Suite 100, in Denver. For more information, please visit www.jccdenver.org/macc or call 303-316-6360.
ABOUT STAENBERG-LOUP JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
The Staenberg – Loup Jewish Community Center (JCC Denver) serves the metro-Denver area through educational, social, cultural, fitness, sports, and other programs that are rooted in Jewish tradition and values. The JCC Denver’s mission is to create a vibrant and inclusive family and social gathering place that is guided by these timeless Jewish values. The JCC Denver offers a wide range of programs and options for people in all ages and stages of life. The JCC Denver is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located at 350 S. Dahlia Street in Denver. For more information, please visit www.jccdenver.org, like us on Facebook and Instagram@jccdenver, or call (303) 399-2660.
