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A Night to Remember: JFest Highlights and Heartfelt Thanks

Published Friday, April 24, 2026
by Claudia Metsch

What a night! Thank you for joining us at JFest to celebrate our amazing community. With over 585 community members in attendance, your presence made the evening truly special. Your support drives our mission, and it was a joy to celebrate our 10-year milestone on Oreg Avenue with you.

We are thrilled to share that we surpassed our fundraising goal of $435,000! Every day at the Boulder JCC, we create opportunities for people to find belonging, forge lifelong friendships, and connect with Jewish values. These meaningful experiences don't happen by accident; they are made possible through your incredible generosity.

We can't wait to celebrate with all of you again at next year's JFest! Mark your calendars NOW for Saturday, April 10, 2027.

Here are the photos from the evening - they truly capture the amazing energy you brought to JFest!

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Sponsors

Our sponsors are more than just donors; they are the driving force behind our mission, ensuring the Boulder JCC remains a hub for community, connection, and joy!

VISIONARY
Enid and Mark Ablowitz
Colorado Capital Management - Beth and Lee Strongwater & Cathy Summer and Steve Ellis
Audrey and Andy Franklin
Carolyn Grant and Family
Roberta Levin and Gilad Gordon
Melissa Mahoney and Rich Feit
Mindy and Russ Miller
Rhonda, Bruce, and Rochelle Wildman & Michelle and Jonathan Morris

INNOVATOR
ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal - Judith Dack
Ricki Booker Events
Brenda Burnell and Andrew Halperin
Gallagher - Katy Roth
Janet, Gary, Jamie, and Michael Jacobs
Cindy and Kyle Lefkoff
LMD Productions
Beth and Michael Margolis
Nancy Newman and Family
Paula and Amit Pollachek
Julie and Matthew Rich
Ryan Smyle - Remax Professionals
Aza and Ron Squarer

GROUNDBREAKER
Blackbelly Market & Restaurant
Boulder Jewish News
Leah and Peter Csapo
John Elliott
Arlene Gerwin and Family
Melinda Kassen and Bill Goelz
Lee Schwalb LLC - Katie and Micah Schwalb, Attorneys
Linda and Mark Loewenstein
Alice Messinger and Family
Caron and Bennett Robinson
Kathy Schultz and David Paul
TravelBoulder.com and TravelDenver.com

ADVOCATE
Center Copy Printing
Julie and Jeff Grayson
Rock Pediatric Dentistry and Boulder Smile Design - Jennifer Rubin, DMD, and Jesse Friedman, DMD
Susan and Jeff Rona
Sarah Rosen and Eyal Namordi

EVENT SPONSORS
Conscious Cleanse - Jo Schaalman
FISHER Honda - Acura
Foothills CBT Psychology Group - Samantha Monk Grigsby
Debra Garelick: Homesmart Realty - Debbie and Robert Garelick
Growing Up Boulder
Congregation Har HaShem
Kamber Insurance Agency - Amy and Seth Kamber
Emily and Brad Kopitz
Magnolia Road Cannabis Co.
Pearl Wealth - Debbie Huttner
Jeremy Rosenthal Injury Law
Sababa Boulder Valley
Karen Straus - 8Z Real Estate
Zim Consulting

STRATEGIC COMMUNITY PARTNERS
JEWISHcolorado
Oreg Foundation
The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado
Rose Community Foundation
Zell Family Foundation

It’s never too late to support the magic of the Boulder JCC. If you are interested in sponsoring future events or festivals, please contact sponsorship@boulderjcc.org to learn more about how you can make an impact.

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