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As we look forward to 2026, the Boulder JCC is thrilled to announce a diverse lineup of After School and School Day Out winter programs designed to keep children of all ages engaged, active, and inspired. Whether your child is a budding artist, an aspiring athlete, or a young performer, there is something for everyone in our upcoming season.

The Boulder Jewish Community Center (JCC) is hosting a Vitalant Blood Mobile Drive on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, offering a meaningful opportunity for community members to save lives by donating blood locally. Do a mitzvah and join us to donate blood. 

The Jay and Rose Phillips Early Childhood Center is pleased to announce the Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program for the 2026-2027 school year! This innovative program is designed to provide the perfect bridge between preschool and Kindergarten, ensuring your child enters their elementary years with confidence, competence, and a strong foundation for success.

The ECC's Transitional Kindergarten is an extension of Pre-K, specifically tailored to help students master the skills needed for Kindergarten readiness. It offers an engaging, enriching, and developmentally appropriate alternative for children who could benefit from an extra year of growth before starting a traditional Kindergarten class.

Key Benefits of the Jay and Rose Phillips Early Childhood Center TK Program:

• Optimal Timing: TK is particularly beneficial for children with late birthdays and who are turning five by October 1. Instead of repeating what they have already accomplished in Pre-K, they gain a year of focused development.
• Social & Emotional Focus: We place significant emphasis on social-emotional development and mastering complex social situations, which are crucial for success in the school environment.
• Building Independence: The program is designed to build independence and provide significant practice with following multi-step directions in a supportive setting.

Get ready to celebrate the Festival of Lights with a dazzling array of events at the Boulder JCC and around the community! From family concerts and vendor markets to a night of gut-busting comedy and the county’s largest menorah lighting, there is something for everyone to enjoy this Chanukah season.

Jeff & Paige Chanukah Concert
Sunday, December 14 | 10 am – 12 pm | $18 per person / $20 at the door. Children 2 and under are FREE.

Bring the whole family for a cherished annual event! Join Jeff & Paige in Levin Hall for a magical, wintertime concert blending their original nature and science-based music with beloved and original Chanukah songs. Expect playful skits, vibrant costumes (including the famous Latke Man!), and catchy melodies that explore nature, its connections to Judaism, and the traditions of Chanukah.

This family-friendly program is especially delightful for children ages 3–8. The first 50 families to arrive will receive a free gift from the Boulder JCC!

Please arrive early to enjoy our exciting vendor fair before and during the concert!

• Food & Drink:
  • Cafe at the J: Open with Chanukah cookies, hot chocolate, coffee, and a specialty Chanukah beverage.
  • Community Table Kitchen: Selling latkes, breakfast potatoes, and pastries.
  • Chanukah Cookie Kits by Katie Roberts (Pre-order by December 1!).
• Activities & Shopping:
  • PJ Library: Book Swap (Drop off donation books the week of December 1).
  • Where the Wild Things Art: Face painting.
  • Jeff and Paige: Merchandise.
  • Green Judaica: Handmade ceramic Judaica.
  • The New Local: Kids’ art activity and Craft classes info.
• Authors & Community:
  • Local Authors: Randi Nahmias (Mystery of the Missing Menorah) and Michael Rosenzweig (David the Dreidel).
  • Boulder JCC: Learn about upcoming programs.
  • Photography by Bridget Dorr Photography.

The Boulder JCC is ringing in the holiday season with laughs and latkes. On Dec. 14, it will host its first-ever Haha-Hanukkah: A Festival of Laughs, a stand-up comedy night that swaps traditional candlelight for a lineup of nationally touring comics, wine, jelly doughnuts and jokes about Jewish mothers, menorahs and the awkward beauty of December in