The vision of the LGBTQIA+ initiative at the JCC mirrors the mission of the JCC Denver to welcome everyone into our community. Through this initiative, the JCC will create and provide year-round programming to engage this integral segment of our community. Through this programming, we aim to engage different types of people (ex: couples with children, single people, couples without children) that identify with the LGBTQBIA+ community, as well as Allies.
How to “Adult”: Sexual Health Basics with HeyDenver
Learn about STI testing, HIV Prevention, STI Myths/Facts, and much more! STI testing will NOT be available at this session. This free program is open to everyone.
Dates:
June 8
“Two Remain” Education Panel and LGBTQIA+ Song Recital
Central City Opera and the JCC Mizel Arts and Culture Center present: “Two Remain” an opera centered on Holocaust Survivors visited by ghosts of their past and a love story of two gay German Jewish men. Librettist, Gene Scheer along with LGBTQIA+ Holocaust survivors, and Judaic Studies experts will be a part of the education panel.
Dates:
June 12
Pride Shabbat
The JCC Denver is excited to welcome Pride weekend with our annual Pride Shabbat. Together, with our partners at Judaism Your Way, we celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community with a Shabbat service and a festive Shabbat dinner. Shabbat Services are 6:00 – 7:00 pm and are free for all to attend. Shabbat dinner begins at 7:00 pm. Pricing for Shabbat dinner is on a sliding scale with hardship pricing available.
Dates:
June 24
PrideFest and Pride Parade
Check out the JCC Denver tent in the family area of PrideFest at Civic Center Park from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm on Saturday and 10:00 am – 6:00 pm on Sunday. Spot us at the Pride Parade! The parade starts at Cheeseman and heads west on Colfax ending at PrideFest.
Dates:
June 25 & 26
LGBTQIA+ Shabbat
JCC Denver is thrilled to host a Shabbat for our Young Adult LGBTQIA+ community. Join us in celebrating Shabbat in a safe, relaxing, and fun environment. Ages 21 – 45 are welcome.
Dates:
August 19, October 14
Time:
6:30 pm
Price:
Tier 1: $12, Tier 2: $25, Tier 3: $36
Get Involved
We have had some seriously fun programming from Purim Drag Royalty Bingo to a Virtual Family Planning Panel, to name a few! Join our Facebook Group for up to date information and the chance to register for these fabulous events in the future.
To volunteer or get involved (and we’d love to have you), contact Daniel Siegel – dsiegel@jccdenver.org