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.
Read More »Lighting the Lights of Resilience on Pearl Street with a New Menorah
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.
Read More »Four Questions with Barb Steinmetz the Lighter of the Shamash at Chanukah on Pearl
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.”
Read More »SAVE THE DATE: Flames of Love!
We are excited to invite you once again to Chanukah on Pearl! Monday, December 15th at 5:30.
Read More »Lafayette’s Favorite Chanukah Tradition Returns: Sing-Along Under the Stars
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 …
Read More »The Sloat Family Honored to Light the Menorah on Pearl Street in Memory of Gerald Sloat
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.
Read More »Happy Chanukah! Boulder County Menorah Lightings for 2024
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.
Read More »Don’t Miss Chanukah in Old Town Lafayette, Night 2 of Chanukah!
In a tradition that gains traction and attendees each year, the Boulder County Center for Judaism celebrates together for Chanukah in Lafayette.
Read More »Fifth Night Proves Magic for Pearl St. Menorah Lighting
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.
Read More »Chanukah on Pearl Will Shine a Light
Chanukah on Pearl, sponsored by the Boulder JCC and the Boulder County Center for Judaism, will take place on the fifth night of Chanukah.
Read More »Boulder Menorah Lighting Shifted to BJCC After Sunshine Wildland Fire Warnings
After a wildfire evacuation order was set near downtown Boulder, the Grand Menorah Lighting shifted to the Boulder JCC for indoor fun!
Read More »Grand Menorah Lighting with Governor Jared Polis on December 19
The Boulder County Center for Judaism and the Boulder JCC are hosting a one-of-a-kind public Menorah lighting.
Read More »Jewish Community to Light Pearl Street Menorah, December 2nd
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.
Read More »Lafayette Live Concert and Menorah Lighting:
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.
Read More »Light Up The Night, Honoring Boulder’s Finest
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!
Read More »Nominate Local First Responders to Be Honored at Boulder Menorah Lighting
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!
Read More »Time to Light Up Boulder!
Boulder Center for Judaism is excited that this year there are more large Menorahs displayed in Boulder County to help create a holiday spirit.
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 »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 »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 »Dozens Watch Lafayette Menorah Lighting
Lafayette celebrated Chanukah 2018's eighth night with sufganyot, lighting all eight flames, and songs on Sunday night.
Read More »Michael Rosensweig to be Honored as Lafayette Lamplighter
This year, the Boulder County Center for Judaism has selected former concierge and marketing director for the Boulder Jewish Community Center, Michael Rosensweig, as the Lafayette Lamplighter to kindle the Giant Menorah on the last night of Chanukah.
Read More »Hundreds Watch as Polis, Raderman Light Boulder Menorah
Hundreds watched as Governor-elect Jared Polis and 2018 Lamplighter Josh Raderman lit the giant Chanukah Menorah in front of the Courthouse Monday night.
Read More »The Radermans to Be Honored as Lamplighters for Boulder Menorah Lighting
Each year the Boulder County Center for Judaism selects a member of the Boulder Jewish community to receive the special honor of lighting the giant community menorah. This year’s Lamplighters are Josh and Bonni Raderman, who have been lighting things up Jewishly in Boulder for many years.
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