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On Wednesday, August 21, from 4 - 7 pm, the Boulder JCC will host a Community Block Party, bringing together Boulder JCC program departments and local organizations for an engaging event filled with fun, friends, and information. Join us on the Grant Family Patio to enjoy food available for purchase from on-site food trucks, live music, lawn games, a farm tour, a chance to try our Modern Israeli Dance class, drop-in Pickleball open play, and much more.

EXCHANGE: A Hub for Learning is the adult learning program at the Boulder JCC. This program provides educational opportunities for adults to learn for the sake of learning. Due to the program’s popularity, this fall season will offer more classes than ever—8 total. Students will have the chance to sign up for multiple classes in one day or the same week, with classes ranging from 3 weeks to 6 weeks.

In addition to learning something new, the real draw of this program is making connections with others. As a student from the last session said,   “The classroom and facilities, the JCC Staff, including the very helpful and friendly people at the front desk, all added to the pleasure of the course was truly excellent. Meeting friends and making new ones also added to my enjoyment of the class."

With August coming up, the Boulder JCC has many opportunities to celebrate Shabbat with community, connection, and joy. From Family Shabbat in the Park, in Louisville and Broomfield, to Farmside Shabbat at the Boulder JCC’s Milk and Honey Farm, and Shabbat for ages 50+, the Boulder JCC has it all to help round out the Summer Shabbat season and transition into Fall. 

From Family Shabbat in the Park and Shabbat for those 50+, to Early Learning & Parenting Classes, a Community Block Party, and after-school activities, there are so many opportunities for connection for all ages this fall at the Boulder JCC! For more information on all these programs, or any other programs we have scheduled for this fall, please refer to the Boulder JCC events calendar.  Can’t wait to see you there!

The Boulder Jewish Film Festival is still five months away, but I have already secured many exciting titles from around the world. The festival, which runs November 10-17 at the Dairy Arts Center, will have a Sephardic theme this year with three international feature films – one focused on 19^th century Italy, one on 20^th century Algeria, and our closing night family drama about a contemporary Moroccan family living in France and Israel, “Seven Blessings.“ I am equally excited about our uplifting and diverse Israeli films and our documentaries, including “The Catskills.”

The Boulder JCC and Boulder Israeli Dance are excited to offer a new class series in Modern Israeli Dance. New material is offered each class series – Beginners and repeat attendees welcome! Israeli dance is both culture and recreation, combining the joy of contemporary Israeli music in an exuberant and uplifting group dance experience. Learn the basics of Israeli circle and line dances – both classic and new – in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Open to everyone ages 15 and older, 6-week session. No dance experience is needed!

Participate in our summer Exchange Lifelong Learning Summer Lecture series and enjoy Ice Cream from the Pints Peak Ice Cream truck! Remaining summer sessions are taking place on Monday, July 15, and Monday, July 22, from 5:30 – 7 pm, each session is $12

On Wednesday, June 26th, the Boulder JCC will participate in Bike to Work Day Colorado. Walk, bike, or take public transit to celebrate sustainable transportation, improve the region's greenhouse gas emissions, and reduce traffic congestion.

According to two on-site experts, around 15,000 people visited the 28th Boulder Jewish Festival on Sunday, and — almost as a “make-up” for 2023’s deluge — the weather was delightful. Twenty-seven organizations, including roughly ten first-timers, met the crowd on the Courthouse Lawn, while six musical acts entertained on the Pearl St. Mall. Seven artists and five food purveyors rounded out the exhibitors on the Mall and 14th Street. (You can read all about the Festival participants at the Boulder JCC’s Festival page here.)

The start of summer at the Milk and Honey Farm celebrates the first fruits, veggies, and new life on the farm. With the births of the baby goats, we are celebrating the start of summer with Baby Goat Shavuot. Join us at the Milk and Honey Farm for fresh pizza made on the farm with Moxie Bread Company and participate in earth-based Shavuot activities. 

Shavuot the “Feast of Weeks,” is celebrated seven weeks after Passover. The Jewish holiday of Shavuot is traditionally connected to receiving the Torah on Mount Sinai, coincides with the biblical wheat harvest, and is a holiday many people associate with eating lots of dairy.