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.
Read More »A Declaration of Interdependence: Chanukah is Unity in Diversity
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 …
Read More »Menorah Lighting and Shabbat on Snow at Copper, December 12
Join The Adventure Rabbi for the Nation’s Most Unique Menorah Lighting for Hannukah at Copper Mountain, Saturday, December 12.
Read More »Celebrate Chanukah Virtually with the Boulder JCC
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.
Read More »River and Woods Offering Chanukah Meals
Order by December 7th, pick up or delivery available December 10, 11 and 12.
Read More »JTree Gift Suggestion
Would you/your children come together and plant 18 trees in honor of grandparents for Channukah this year?
Read More »Set a Goal: Zero Waste This Chanukah. We’ll Tell You How.
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!
Read More »Buy Less Stuff This Holiday Season
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!
Read More »Boulder JCC Focuses on a Sustainable Chanukah
The Boulder JCC is spotlighting ways to make your Chanukah and holiday season more sustainable.
Read More »Chanukah and the Miracle of Enough
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?
Read More »Yearly Pearl Street Menorah Lighting Turns Virtual!
Traditionally known as “Hanukkah on Pearl Street,” this year it will be broadcast live over Zoom.
Read More »To Beat An Unbeatable Foe
Chanukah may be over but its message is not. Especially with recent challenges to Jewish lives, we need to find experiences that bolster our determination to thrive, and our confidence in humanity.
Read More »Mittlemans Lamplighters for Lafayette Menorah Lighting
The Mittleman family, led by patriarch David Mittleman, lit the giant menorah in Lafayette for night 5 of Chanukah Thursday night.
Read More »Gelt Rains on Pearl St. for Menorah Lighting
Thanks to the Boulder Fire Department, Chanukah gelt rained down on the large crowd in front of the Boulder County Courthouse Monday night as the Jewish community celebrated the second night of Chanukah by lighting a giant menorah.
Read More »Chanukah Class Today with Morah Yehudis
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 …
Read More »Ignite Chanukah 10 Is a 10
The tenth edition of Ignite Chanukah was hosted by Flatirons Tribe on Thursday, December 19th at Rembrandt Yard, and it was a great one.
Read More »Celebrate Chanukah in Lafayette, Thursday, Night 5
In a tradition that gains traction and attendees each year, the Boulder County Center for Judaism is bringing the largest menorah in Boulder County to Lafayette again this year.
Read More »Katie Glassman and Snapshot Fiddle with Chanukah at Boulder JCC
Colorado fiddling sensation Katie Glassman and her band Snapshot welcomed in Chanukah at the Boulder JCC Sunday night with a swinging concert.
Read More »Bruce and Rhonda Wildman to Be 2019 Lamplighters for Pearl Street Menorah Lighting
An important part of every year’s Chanukah celebration is the honor of lighting the menorah. This year’s Lamplighters are Rhonda and Bruce Wildman, long-time residents who have worked tirelessly on behalf of the Boulder Jewish community.
Read More »Shmaltz Brewing Releases Official Chanukah Beer for 5780/2019
For the second year in a row, the Upstate New York brewery releases for the holiday season a brand new recipe for their official Chanukah beer that's nationally available now in 12 oz. can 4-packs. Chanukah, Hanukkah: Pass The Beer® is a Dark Ale brewed with Chocolate (8% ABV, 8 Malts, 8 Hops) that celebrates the eight nights of Hanukkah (December 22 - 30, 2019). Available now at Hazel's!
Read More »This is the Week to Get Your Chanukah Things
Come by anytime between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Tuesday thru Thursday to purchase all the things you need to be ready for a warm and light-filled Hanukkah.
Read More »Chanukah Friday Night Dinner Night Number 6
Friday evening, December 27th is Boulder County Center for Judaism’s annual “Friday Night Chanukah Dinner,” a community Shabbat dinner open to the entire Jewish community.
Read More »Gift Ideas For an Unforgettable Chanukah
The wonderful Jewish tradition of Chanukah is a festival of lights, where the triumph of freedom and liberation over tyranny is celebrated. The story of the battle and its aftermath, though harking back to ancient times, is universal and timeless. The feeling it evokes is beyond words; people play homage …
Read More »The J’s Got Talent: A Teen Chanukah Celebration
Come one, come all for the Boulder Jewish Teen Initiative’s (BJTI) Chanukah Celebration on Wednesday, December 11.
Read More »Bonai Shalom’s Gift Shop is Up and Running for Chanukah!
Socks and fuzzy slippers colored with dreidels and menorahs in various children’s sizes! Beautiful Chanukah candles, including those made in Israel. Potato peelers, latke-flippers (also known as spatulas), oven mits, kitchen towels, and other utensils all in delightful Chanukah theme. There is also a lovely selection of menorahs, from functional …
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