Chanukah

The Boulder JCC is excited to celebrate Chanukah with you and your family. Please join us for one of our upcoming in-person and virtual holiday programs. You’ll find something for every age and all are welcome to join.

JCC Denver) will be hosting a variety of events and partnering with local companies to bring the best of Hanukkah to the community.

Do you know a firefighter, police officer, teacher, or EMT/Paramedic who has gone above and beyond the call of duty during Covid 19 to help their community? Here’s your chance to nominate them and applaud their heroic efforts! 

This year, Hanukkah, the holiday of lights, runs from November 28 through December 6. PJ Library, long a leader in providing engaging ways for families to connect with Jewish life, offers a wealth of free resources including kid-friendly Hanukkah stories, printable recipes and activity ideas, book lists, as well as two new story-based podcasts that help kids learn more about the traditions behind the festival of lights.

Do you know a firefighter, police officer, teacher, or EMT/Paramedic who has gone above and beyond the call of duty during Covid 19 to help their community? Here’s your chance to nominate them and applaud their heroic efforts! 

During Chanukah, we often talk about the value of spreading light, both literally, with our chanukiyot, and metaphorically, with our actions. Yet we rarely explore the actual economics of that value.

2020 is coming to a close—a year of staggering political debacles further catalyzing human and ecological catastrophes. Convenience-culture has kick-started a new geologic age. Transnational corporations and consumer-driven societies have launched this Anthropocene Era. Our kakistocracy (a system of government which is run by the worst, least qualified, or most …

Due to social distancing and other safety practices, JFS Boulder was not able to host traditional Chanukah celebrations in older adult communities this year like we have in the past. However, we have found creative solutions to bring the holidays to the community!

Boulder Center for Judaism is excited that this year there are more large Menorahs displayed in Boulder County to help create a holiday spirit.

Nevei Kodesh, a warm and welcoming Jewish Renewal Community invites you to join us virtually for prayer, study and connection!

Here is a quick list of all virtual Chanukah events sponsored by Congregation Har HaShem in the next week.

Join The Adventure Rabbi for the Nation’s Most Unique Menorah Lighting for Hannukah at Copper Mountain, Saturday, December 12.

The fifth program of the Colorado Hebrew Chorale’s monthly series, L’Chaim – A Taste of Jewish Music from – Anywhere! will be held the 5th night of Chanukah. Monday, Dec. 14, 2020,

We have a special surprise Chanukah in a Box with some of the seasonal treats that people have come to enjoy. Sign up by December 6tth for yours!

The Boulder JCC is excited to celebrate Chanukah with you and your family. Please join us for one of our upcoming holiday programs. All programs are virtual.

Order by December 7th, pick up or delivery available December 10, 11 and 12.

Would you/your children come together and plant 18 trees in honor of grandparents for Channukah this year?

Rye Society is offering "Chanukah Bundles" as well as catering for pick up between December 10th and 17th in Boulder (and Denver). Orders must be placed at least two days ahead of time, but you can make your plans today.

Rosie Briggs, from Eco-Cycle, will be leading a virtual class for the community this Thursday evening December 3rd, “Green Gift Giving.” Sign up and learn how you can create a positive impact on the environment and climate this Chanukah!

The City of Boulder envisions building a circular economy to make a big impact on our consumption emissions. The infrastructure they envision is an impressive goal! We can start working toward this vision right now by changing the way we think about gifting this holiday season and buying less stuff! 

The Boulder JCC is spotlighting ways to make your Chanukah and holiday season more sustainable.

What if Chanukah were actually the antithesis of “the holidays” and an antidote to some of the most toxic societal messaging that we absorb on a daily basis?

Traditionally known as “Hanukkah on Pearl Street,” this year it will be broadcast live over Zoom.

Chanukah on Ice attracts a crowd of families for outdoor ice skating to Chanukah music, with stops for hot chocolate, soufganiot (traditional jelly doughnuts), and the lighting of the largest menorah in Boulder County.

Morah Yehudis Fishman Morah Yehudis Fishman will conduct a class today, December 25th, 2019, on some of the lesser-known aspects of Chanukah. This is a Chanukah class where you may feast on some of the many “Why’s” questions about the holiday. Sample questions include: Why do some sages say that …