Chanukah

We are excited to invite you to a special Chanukah Menorah lighting in Louisville on Tuesday, December 12.

The Boulder JCC is excited to offer several opportunities for adults to come together to celebrate the Festival of Lights. 

A Chanukah poem from Lisa Tremback

Beth Ami Colorado Congregation for Humanistic Judaism is inviting the public to attend its annual Chanukah Party on December 9th.

WHO: Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center (JCC Denver); local restaurants including KeepSake Colorado, Latke Love, Leven Deli Co., Rosenberg’s, Safta, Zaidy’s and more; guest judges including 9News meteorologist, Chris Bianchi, food blogger and writer, Kristina Vasquez, Colorado Public Radio host, Ryan Warner, state representative of House District 2, Steven Woodrow; and the greater Denver community. …

Chanukah on Pearl, sponsored by the Boulder JCC and the Boulder County Center for Judaism, will take place on the fifth night of Chanukah.

Join other Jewish women in Boulder County for a pre-Chanukah event on December 3rd as we explore the world of resin and learn more about Chanukah! 

Join us as we honor Louisville Lamplighters Sheryl Buchman and her family on Tuesday afternoon, December 20.

Chanukah Friday night is a magical time..it is a wonderful time to sit together with family and friends and enjoy a delicious Shabbos meal together.

Not so long ago, Hanukkah celebrations in America were frequently about politics, Jewish strength and triumph, and Zionism.

Every year, the Boulder County Center for Judaism selects a member of the Boulder Jewish community whose volunteer work has lifted our community in important ways for the honor of lighting the Pearl Street Menorah at our annual menorah lighting event (Monday, December 19).

This year, we add a new tradition to the season: remembering a time that strayed from dream into nightmare, from light into despair, and now, one year later, teaches us about resilience and hope.  

This year, families are invited to turn to PJ Library for a treasure trove of free resources created to ensure Chanukah 2022 is a memorable one; included is an updated Chanukah Hub featuring printable recipes and activity ideas, book lists, a new story-based podcast and so much more!

The Boulder County Center for Judaism and the Boulder JCC are hosting a one-of-a-kind public Menorah lighting. 

The Boulder JCC has 7 events on tap for the Chanukah season! (Why not 8? Ask them!)

I have been a Shinshinit with JEWISHColorado for almost four months now, and I can tell you that when I ask the people I engage with what their favorite holiday is, most of the time, the answer is, “Hanukkah,” which is why I was very excited to celebrate my first Hanukkah here.

Boulder's Jewish community Joyously turned out in force Thursday night, December 2, 2021 to celebrate Chanukah in person for the first time since 2019.

On Tuesday night, November 30, 2021, the Jewish community gathered at Winterskate in Louisville to celebrate the third night of Chanukah, in person, for the first time since 2019. A local business owner with deep ties to the Boulder Jewish Community, Joey Gindi, served as Lamplighter, and Rabbi Pesach Scheiner …

The Boulder County Center for Judaism and the Boulder JCC are hosting a one-of-a-kind public Menorah lighting. Join us in celebrating the festival of lights with our popular annual Menorah lighting on Pearl Street.

I bought myself a Hanukkah present from Boulder Book Store (I do love to support our wonderful locally owned businesses!) of the magnificent two volume set recently published by Paul McCartney called The Lyrics: 1956 - Present... 

Join us for a great hometown-vibe, Menorah lighting along with a Chanukah concert under the stars with Reb Yakov Gabriel on Sunday, December 5, 2021 in Lafayette.

For eight nights, starting with the twenty-fifth of the month of Kislev, Jews celebrate the 165 BCE victory of the Maccabees, a brave troop of priest-warriors that vanquished the mighty Syrian-Greeks.

Chanukah is a holiday when Jews celebrate their victory over the Seleucid Empire, which attempted to entrench the Hellenistic culture and belief system among the Jews in the land of Israel.

Join us for our annual Chanukah on Ice on Tuesday, November 30th, and come celebrate together!

Ash'Kara Boulder is offering Chanukah Dinners to go that can be ordered online and picked-up the first two nights of Chanukah.