JCC Denver

In remembrance of the tragic events that took place on October 7, 2023, we invite members of the JCC Denver community to stop by the lobby of the JCC to create their own Calanit flowers to add to our community memorial. The Calanit, also known as the Poppy Anemone, is native to Israel and the Middle East. These brilliant red flowers often blanket the desert, including the region scarred by the tragic events of October 7, 2023. For decades, the Calanit has symbolized mourning in Israeli society.

Our memorial was inspired by Calaniot Before the Rain, an initiative by Israeli artists to create over 100,000 ceramic Calanit flowers to memorialize the victims of October 7. JCC Ceramic's own Vered Harary Koslow, Kayle Lamar and Sandy Oster has joined in this act of remembrance by creating ceramic Calaniot. The display will be present through the month of October.

October at the J is full of stories about the people, programs, and ideas that bring our community together.

This month, we’re diving into everything from the story behind KlezKolorado and the growing impact of the Community Baby Closet to art that challenges how we see the everyday, gratitude from across our community, and more.

There’s a lot happening at the J, and even more behind the scenes worth discovering.
Explore our October stories at the link in bio! 🎃

The countdown to Latkes and Lights and Sufganiyot is on! 🕎🍩

But first, we want to hear from YOU. Who makes the best latkes in Denver? Where’s your go-to spot for donuts or sufganiyot?

Tag your favorite restaurants, bakeries, and local spots in the comments! We want to see who the masses want to see serving up the goods at this year’s event. 👇

📅 Sunday, December 6
⏰ 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Join Rocky Mountain Equality on October 11 at 2:00 PM in their support of Always a Boy at the Neustadt JAAMM Festival! 🏳️‍⚧️

Always a Boy is a heartfelt play exploring family, identity, and what it means to love and support a transgender child. Presented in collaboration with Ground Floor Theatre, the production is part of this year’s Neustadt JAAMM Festival at the JCC Denver.

Following the October 11 performance, stick around for a special reception and learn more about how Rocky Mountain Equality supports and celebrates our community year-round.

🎭 Always a Boy
📅 October 11 | 2:00 PM
📍 JCC Denver
🥂 Reception to follow

Learn more and get tickets at the link in bio.

Dance takes on a whole new dimension at the Neustadt JAAMM Festival.

Join us for the Aerial Dance Shows, where movement, music, and aerial performance come together for an unforgettable night at the Mizel Arts and Culture Center.
Come experience a performance that moves beyond the traditional stage and see what our incredible aerial artists have been creating.

🎟️ Grab your tickets at the link in bio!

Registration is OPEN for the 2026 Jewish Deli Bike Tour! 🚲🥯
Grab your helmet and bring your appetite for a ride through Denver filled with good food, fresh air, and even better company. We’ll pedal together, make stops for Jewish deli favorites, and enjoy a day built around food, community, and exploring the city on two wheels.
Ready to ride (and eat)? Register at the link in bio!

Pizza, crafts, community, and a beautifully decorated sukkah! 🍕🌿

Thank you to all the families who joined us at the JCC Denver for our Sukkah Decorating and Pizza Dinner! From getting creative together to sharing a meal in the sukkah, we loved celebrating Sukkot surrounded by our community. 💚

There’s nothing sweeter than gathering together at the J!

Calling all Deadheads! 🌹⚡ JAAMM is getting a little groovier.
As part of the 2026 Neustadt JAAMM Festival, join us for Grateful Dead Shabbat, an evening where Jewish tradition meets the music and community of the Grateful Dead.

Hal Aqua will lead a Kabbalat Shabbat service set to familiar Dead tunes, followed by Doug Gertner, aka The Grateful Dad, exploring the surprising connections between Jewish life and Deadhead culture.

Come for the music, stay for the community, and don’t be afraid to break out the tie-dye. ✌️

📅 Friday, October 16
📍 JCC Denver
🎟️ Sliding scale tickets: $10 | $15 | $20
🔗 Grab your tickets at the link in bio!

Teens of the Clay | Juventud del Barro this free program invites teens ages 13–18 to explore the connection between geology, cultural heritage, and ceramics through a hands-on experience.

Participants will explore geology and soil sampling at Four Mile Historic Park, then bring what they discover into the ceramics studio at the Mizel Arts and Culture Center, creating work informed by traditional Oaxacan techniques.

FREE to participate! Learn more and register at the link in our bio.