Nu, what's happening? We've gathered a list of happenings and the hours of some of our favorite hangouts around town.

BREAKING NEWS: Michelle Wildman of Boulder BBYO was elected Rocky Mountain Region BBYO Gizborit (Treasurer) at the 2009 RMR BBYO Convention. Elections took place on Monday, December 21.

Jewish teens are invited to a special performance by the band Flobots Tuesday night. Doors open at 8:00 pm at the Inverness Hotel (Englewood). Open to any Jewish 8th-12th grader - need not be a member of BBYO. Details and video

Matisyahu's final "Festival of Light" concert this Sunday night is available live on the internet.

This week, our community gave new meaning to "8 Crazy Nights." Light all 8 candles tonight, before Shabbat, and celebrate at these events:

• Adventure Rabbi Chanukah Party (Zero Waste)
• Boulder Temple Youth Chanukah Shabbat Dinner

Chanukah is starting to wind down. . .but it’s not over yet! Chanukah Wonderland Coming to Westminster

Jewish Family Service and Congregation Bonai Shalom helped celebrate the 6th night of Chanukah at Golden West. Photos.

Amazing, nu? There's something going on every day! Wednesday is: Philanthropizza - Eat Great Food and Support the JCC - remember to print the flyer! and
Film Night and Chanukah at Hebrew High.

Enjoy!

Oy! More! Light the 5th Candle tonight at one of these parties (you can rest on Shabbat, have fun this week!): Vodka Latke (Schmooze, Booze and Jewz), and the Boulder Jewish Day School Hanukkah Party.

Braving the chill and a bit of wind, families gathered on Pearl Street for the annual Menorah Lighting. Photos and Video.

We've been trying to keep up with articles, music, recipes and other fun/interesting things we find on the Internet related to Chanukah.

IGNITEChanukah continues in Boulder on the 4th Night! Click to read more:

Aric Goodman, placekicker for the CU Buffs, is the honored Menorah-Lighter Monday night on Pearl Street. BJN thought that readers might be interested in knowing a little more about Aric.

Wherever you are - there's a fun, family-oriented Chanukah program today! Click to read more!

Monday night, after the Menorah Lighting and festivities, head over to the Lazy Dog (14th and Pearl) - get dinner and watch FACE on the big screen.

This Saturday, December 12, 2009 (25 Kislev 5770), Isabelle Pawlak, daughter of Nathalie and Matt Pawlak, and Rachel Perley, daughter of Penny Axelrad and Tim Perley, will be called to the Torah as B’not Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem.  They will be reading from Parashat Vayeshev.

Photos of the festivities at Menorah's big event, "Bialywood: From Bombay to Boulder."

Last week we added a "Quick Link" for Chanukah - this week we've expanded that to a full tab (look to the right - the green tab that says "Chanukah").

Need we say more?

Jerry Pinsker is Menorah's honoree at Saturday night's Bialywood: From Bombay to Boulder. BJN thought that readers might be interested in knowing a little more about Boulder's Man for All Reasons.

Boulder Jewish News is now an affiliate of Modern Tribe, creators of No Limit Texas Dreidel and "a new kind of Judaica store and Jewish gifts shop for people with progressive minds, spirits, and style."

Ever wonder how they decide the hands for the new card? Check out this fun piece on Tablet. . . and details of Tuesday's game. Crak, oops I mean Click for more!

Awesome Video!

On Saturday, December 5, 2009 (18 Kislev 5770), Itai Boneh, son of Rami & Tamar Boneh of Louisville, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Bonai Shalom.  He will be reading from Parashat Vayishlach.