Tag Archives: Boulder JCC

Some people like to talk about mountains they've climbed, or countries they have visited, or books they have read. I like to talk about how people fall in love.

The Boulder JCC and Inland Ocean Coalition are working together on a Reverse Tashlich creek clean up in Boulder on Sunday, October 2nd, 2022.

After losing two years to pandemic safety, the Boulder Jewish Festival re-emerged on Sunday, June 12 to much relief and acclaim.

The Boulder Jewish Festival has been known for years as an amazing place to purchase Jewish art and Judaica used in the celebration of Jewish holidays. We are especially excited by the number of artists that will have Judaica available.

The Boulder JCC will be hosting a Mindful Morning on Friday, June 3rd. This in-person event will offer opportunities for silent sitting meditation, walking meditation, learning, and connecting with community in an inviting outdoor setting.

When we were on a month long family visit to Israel in 1986, on a Denver Federation sponsored trip, Kesher, we saw with our own eyes the very leaky pipe where the inspiration for Drip Irrigation was born.

Do a mitzvah and donate at the Boulder JCC/Vitalant blood drive on Wednesday, June 1 from 11 am - 3 pm. The drive will be held in Levin Hall.

On Thursday, May 12, 2022, Naty Barak of Netafim will be the keynote speaker at Jewish National Fund-USA’s and Boulder Jewish Community Center’s joint community event, From Israel to the World: Israeli Innovations in Using Water to Produce Food.

Even though we fell in love with Colorado—the amazing views, the people and even the snow—this is our favorite time of the year because it’s the week of Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day.

The Boulder JCC is partnering with Joyful Journeys Community Enrichment to host a free “shop” for Marshall Fire survivors and other community members in need on March 26 and March 27. 

The Boulder JCC has in-person Purim programs and opportunities for all ages to get in the spirit of this festive holiday. 

Do a mitzvah and donate at the Boulder JCC/Vitalant blood drive on Wednesday, March 9.

JFest is the Boulder JCC’s annual celebration of our community culminating in a 36-hour fundraising drive. Throughout the month of February, join us virtually and in person as we offer opportunities for meaningful connection.

The Boulder JCC’s Nosh & Network group hosts monthly virtual Speed Networking events on the second Tuesday of every month at 4 pm.

The Boulder JCC is offering two events to introduce you to Boulder artist Alice Messinger.

Join us for a musical journey through the world of jazz (and a bit of soul) and celebrate hopeful, powerful voices of justice and freedom. We have an extraordinary group of musicians, familiar names in the local music scene, making this a concert not to be missed!

Ever wonder how Israelis perceive American Jews? "The New Jew" is a four-episode TV documentary series that showcases the cultural and political influence of the American Jewish community, alternative models for living a rich Jewish life, and the rifts in relations between Jewish Americans and Israel.

Please join JFS Boulder and Boulder JCC for three very important conversations on Alzheimer’s. Currently, the series is scheduled for Zoom. If possible, we will move to an in-person or a hybrid option.

Before the flames were doused, the state, national, and international community responded with an outpouring of support to help fire victims in Boulder.

On January 11, the Boulder JCC hosted a free virtual training with our partners at JResponse, a program of JCC Association. A link to the program recording will be added to this post on January 12.

Join us Thursday, January 13, at 7:30 pm for a virtual Tu B'Shevat seder where we'll talk about Boulder's new climate initiative to create cool corridors throughout our community and explain the importance of urban forests and carbon-rich landscapes as critical to both community well-being and climate action.

The Boulder JCC is listening to the needs of our community and the desire to help. We are working with our community partners to identify the support we can provide. We have prepared and are continuously updating a list of resources for those impacted and for those who want to help.

A common cause was found in the turbulent Civil Rights era of the 1960s, as Jewish leaders backed Dr. King’s efforts at racial equality and harmony. Yet, the relationship has frayed in recent years, as a once-mighty bond of support and respect has seemingly faded, been forgotten, or ignored.

You are invited to join a series of discussions about the book, “What Happened To You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing”, by Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey, led by Cathy Cohn, Ph.D., and Ellen Taxman, MA. The book offers a framework for looking at trauma through the lens of resiliency. rather than the lens of pathology. 

More than 500 volunteers are registered for the 26th annual JEWISHcolorado Christmas Mitzvah Project, designed to support community organizations and agencies, enabling staff and regular volunteers to spend time with their family and friends for the Christmas holiday.