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Hundreds gathered for Boulder’s Grand Chanukah Menorah lighting, honoring community resilience against recent attacks, featuring speakers, entertainment, and a new menorah by Rabbi Yitzchok Moully.

Tradition with a Twist is a seven-foot menorah by Yitzchok Moully, blending art and spirituality, debuting at the Boulder Menorah Lighting on December 15th, celebrating Jewish resilience.

According to Chany Scheiner, co-founder of the Boulder Center for Judaism, they chose Barbara Steinmetz for a number of reasons, but the most important is that, according to Chany, "she is always such a light against the darkness.”

Even as Israel faces the aftermath of a seven-front war, rising global antisemitism, and ongoing breaches of ceasefire agreements, we enter Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, a holiday built on the belief that miracles can rise from despair.

The Boulder JCC’s Chanukah festivities include concerts, comedy shows, menorah lighting, and family-friendly activities, offering joy and community engagement for all ages this season.

LatkePalooza II returns on December 18, 2025, at Velvet Elk Lounge, featuring live music, latkes, and a festive atmosphere.

We are excited to invite you once again to Chanukah on Pearl! Monday, December 15th at 5:30.

Join women for a brunch and craft event about Jewish life in Cuba this Sunday, December 7, at Boulder Center for Judaism. Cost: $18.

LAFAYETTE, CO – The Boulder County Center for Judaism invites the community to celebrate Chanukah in Lafayette on Sunday, December 14th at 4:00 PM at the Lafayette Festival Plaza. This beloved annual tradition brings together families for a magical night of festive songs and lighting a grand menorah. This year’s …

Tickets are now available for the December 7 Latkes and Lights event at JCC Denver, featuring latke competitions, crafts, live music, and other festive activities.

The practice, not only on erev Yom Kippur but also on Friday nights, of blessing your children is taken from a source in this week’s parasha of Vayechi, when Yacov blessed his grandchildren.

Hundreds of community members braved cold and sometimes windy weather to celebrate nights 6 and 7 of Chanukah this week.

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks writes that the Torah was the first recorded narrative in history about the idea and narrative of forgiveness in the detailed encounters between Yosef and his brothers. This next to the last portion of the book of Genesis has a name that is an explicit giveaway of its theme. In it Yosef and his family finally ‘come together’ in an actual ‘GOSH’ moment!

Please join us for the annual lighting of the largest menorah in Boulder County in honor of this integral part of the Boulder Jewish Community tonight, Monday, December 30 at 5:30pm in front of the court house on the 1300 block of the Pearl Street Mall.

In honor of Chanukah 5785, Governor Polis granted an exclusive Chanukah interview to Chany Scheiner of Boulder Center for Judaism.

In a tradition that draws many attendees, the Boulder County Center for Judaism celebrates Chanukah together in Lafayette and Boulder by lighting their giant menorah in a public ceremony.

What makes Mikeitz so special? It always comes out the Shabbos of Hanukah!

The Jewish Agency for Israel is organizing the world’s largest digital menorah this Hanukkah, connecting Jewish communities from every corner of the globe. From Kiryat Shmona to Melbourne, from Sderot to Washington, from Jerusalem to Paris, Jews around the world will light a virtual candle to be part of this unequivocal display of unity.

Come see the lighting of Boulder County's largest menorah Monday, December 30 on the Pearl St. Mall!

Join us at Velvet Elk Lounge for LatkePalooza on December 26th, featuring free latkes, music, and dancing for all (21+).

Chanukah is right around the corner, starting on Wednesday, December 25, at sundown. But join the Boulder JCC this Sunday to kick off the season at the annual Chanukah Concert!

JCC Denver hosts the annual Latkes and Lights event on December 15, featuring latke competitions, a craft fair, and live music for all ages.

Come shop everything you need for Chanukah, including beautiful new jewelry.

Boulder's public Chanukah celebration saw hundreds gather amid cold weather, enjoying traditional food, music, and messages of resilience and hope in challenging global times.

Each year for over 20 years the Boulder Center for Judaism has lit a menorah for the community on the Pearl Street Mall. Each year a member of the community who has worked especially hard for Boulder’s Jews is asked to light that special community menorah and this year it is our pleasure to give that honor to Andy Franklin.