The Marvel of Music
Music is a true marvel – the repetitiveness teaches us, the tunes calm us, and the familiarity connects us to those halfway across the world. While the words may sound different when spoken in Hebrew, or English, the meaning is the same:
The Season for Work
Each summer, the JCC becomes a place where work feels deeply tied to community. Whether serving as a lifeguard at the JCC Denver, a counselor at Camp Shai, or a specialist at JCC Ranch Camp, staff members play an essential role in creating safe, meaningful, and joyful experiences for people of all ages.
A Grand Finale: Denver Jazz Fest 2026 at the Mizel Arts & Culture Center
Acclaimed Jewish musician and jazz legend Fred Hersch will headline the closing night of the Denver Jazz Fest in 2026, marking the culmination of a partnership that began more than two years ago at the Mizel Arts & Culture Center
Costumes, Carnival, and a Cause: Supporting JCC Scholarships
Zecher Machatsit HaShekel translates to “in remembrance of the half shekel,” a practice that reminds the Jewish community of a core value embedded in the holiday of Purim: giving.
Ranch Camp Weddings
A white veil lightly glides atop pine needles. At the end of the dirt packed aisle is the love of your life, surrounded by your college buddies, other camp alumni, and your…
Purim: The Feminist Version
Purim, known as the most joyous holiday on the Jewish calendar, is a story of bravery, advocacy, and heroism by two women: Queen Vashti and Queen Esther. The tale of Purim is one that challenges patriarchy and demonstrates the power of one’s voice.
The Purim story begins with a feast…..
The JCC Effect: Community You Can Count On
The friendships formed at the JCC Denver make this world a brighter, stronger, and more meaningful place because every child deserves extra aunts and uncles, and every adult deserves friends that feel like family.
The Tight Five: Who Needs Therapy?
The Mizel Arts and Culture Center at the JCC offers a comedy class, the Tight Five, that culminates in a live performance after eight weeks of practice. Yup…nothing builds confidence like bombing in front of your rabbi, your Aunt Barbara, and your ex from…
New Year: New You
New Years is synonymous with fresh goals set against the backdrop of colorful sparklers and fizzy champagne. It represents future planning and reflection. It sparks questions like, “How do I want my life to look this year? How do I want to spend my time? With whom and where?” To start of your 2026 on the right foot…
Life Lessons from the Court
Sports are a medium to get our heart rates pumping, sweat tumbling, and muscles contracting. Though they are more than physical movement; more than the feeling of accomplishment (and exhaustion) that comes after a two-hour scrimmage. Sports are a gateway that allows us to act as one puzzle piece to a whole picture, to balance our competitiveness with the necessity of sportsmanship, and to learn the value of…
The Magic of Musical Theatre
Peter Pan, a favorite fictional character from musical theatre, represents how a child’s belief is so powerful that it can lift them into the air to fly. Theatre is just like that: it’s a transformative experience that sends the audience to other worlds like walking through enchanted wardrobes or running through platform nine and three-quarters. The audience is asked to picture themselves amongst the talking animals and riding winged dragons. Believing in magic and in the ability to…
Wolf Theatre Academy Announces an Exciting 2026 Season at the Mizel Arts and Culture Center
The Mizel Arts and Culture Center proudly presents a landmark celebration in 2026 as the Denver Jewish Film Festival reaches its 30th anniversary. For three decades, the festival has showcased global Jewish storytelling, supported filmmakers, and brought thousands of…
