Events at the J
Mahj Play at the J
October 15, 2024 • 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Expand your mah jongg community by signing up for mahj play at the J.
Sukkah Decorating and Pizza Dinner
October 15, 2024 • 4:30 - 6:00pm
Families can create crafts to decorate the Sukkah and enjoy a pizza dinner outside in the Sukkah.
Young Adult Sukkot Happy Hour
October 16, 2024 • 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Enjoy an evening in the JCC Denver’s Sukkah connecting and relaxing with the young adult community.
Current Events & Schmooze
October 18, 2024 • 10:00 - 11:30 am
Current Events & Schmooze is a weekly, informal gathering where folks gather to engage in relevant, timely discussions on books, politics, climate change, music and so much more.
Sukkot Luncheon
October 22, 2024 • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
This luncheon will be filled with food, tradition, and camaraderie. Rabbi Birdie Becker and her duo, Apples and Honey, will be performing on violin and cello to make this a special day.
Kavod on the Road
October 22, 2024 • 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Join the JCC in partnership with Kavod on the Road for monthly Arts and Culture programs!
Seniors Arts & Crafts
October 23, 2024 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Unleash your artistic spirit in a warm and welcoming environment designed exclusively for seniors.
Senior Book Club
October 24, 2024 • 10:00 - 11:30 am
Are you an avid reader? Join the JCC Senior Book Club!
Monthly Bingo
October 24, 2024 • 12:30 - 2:00 pm
The JCC Denver is happy to offer monthly bingo. This is an opportunity to play for prizes and join in the fun!
Jewish Baking – Babka
October 24, 2024 • 6:30 - 08:30 pm
Come learn the joy of making babka! We will break down the process of creating and baking babka in this informative and delicious class.
JCC Festo! Festo!
October 31, 2024 • 7:00 - 9:30 pm
JCC Festo Festo is a monthly Klezmer and Balkan music concert and community jam session.
Todah
November 2, 2024 • 6:45 PM
Come together as a community as we say Todah. Tickets and Sponsorships available now!
Annual JCC Ceramics Sale
November 7 - 10, 2024
JCC Ceramics presents the 38th Annual Ceramics Sale in the main lobby of the JCC Denver.
Aimee Ginsburg Bikel Theodore Bikel Centennial Program – Neustadt JAAMM 2024
November 14, 2024 • 7:00 pm
Author and speaker Aimee Ginsburg Bikel, is touring the country with her special Theodore Bikel Centennial Program.
J Ski Ski
December 8, 2023 • 3:30 - 6:00 pm
J Ski Ski is an excellent chance to get ready for the Colorado winter with all the right elements.
Shalom Club (50+) Hanukkah Party
December 12, 2024 • 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Celebrate this year's Festival of Lights in style at the JCC Denver's Shalom Club (50+) Hanukkah Party! The evening will consist of dinner, dancing, and schmoozing with singles and couples alike.
Latkes and Lights
December 15, 2024 • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hanukkah Celebration and Latke Contest
Jewish Baking – Hanukkah Cookies
December 19, 2024 • 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Join us in the JCC Kitchen to bake an abundance of Hanukkah cookies to share with your loved ones!
Community Table Lunch Program with Jewish Family Service
Tuesdays - Fridays, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Meet interesting people, laugh, and enjoy a hot kosher-style lunch at the JCC Denver.
STEM Series (Youth)
In our electrifying multi-week STEM series, kids will explore the realms of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through activities such as understanding electricity, experimenting with magnets, and building projects like mini pinball machines, all designed for a fun and educational adventure.
Adult Programming Committee
Are you a leader looking to make a positive impact in adult and older adult programming at the JCC?
Recurring Events & Classes
Dance Ballet and Tap Dance (Youth)
A structured dance class that introduces ballet and tap basics in a positive environment with music, props and creative movement.
Interactive Artists Group Advanced Skills
A space to create art for the established artist.
Painting
Learn to develop paintings using a wide variety of ideas and techniques. In an enriching and creative environment explore design, color, composition, and spontaneity. Working in acrylic, watercolor, oil, or mixed media, you will be encouraged to develop your imagination and ideas into your own individual paintings using your personal creative expression.Â
Watercolor
Discover the art of creating watercolor paintings using an array of methods and new ideas.
Spanish Language Series (Youth)
The Spanish Language Weekly Series offers kids an engaging way to explore Spanish language and culture, enhancing their vocabulary and understanding through fun games and activities that also support brain development.
Ceramics Introduction: Handbuilding and Wheel
Looking to try ceramics? Join us in our Introduction to Ceramics class on Thursday nights starting this September!
Ceramics Beginners: Wheelthrowing
This class is designed for beginners and for those who want to improve their basic throwing skills.
Ceramics Beginners: Handbuilding & Wheel
A wheel and hand-building-focused class that builds on the fundamentals taught in the Introduction to Ceramics course.
Ceramics Mixed Levels
This course is for those who have already taken the Introduction to Ceramics and/or Beginners series or have approval from the ceramics department.
Ceramics Intermediate/Advanced: Wheel & Handbuilding
This course is for those who have already taken the Introduction to Ceramics and Beginners series or have approval from the ceramics department.
Ceramics Private Classes
Get paired with a subject-matter expert, to refine your skills or master your foundational knowledge and elevate your practice.
Ceramics Private Events
Ceramics private events are a great way to celebrate bridal showers, bachelor/bachelorette, Parents' Day out, and more! Book for yourself, a few guests, or team of colleagues.
Ceramics Semi Private Classes
Book a semi-private event for two – sixteen guests. Classes will be tailored to the needs of the individual or group.
Ceramics One-Timers: Wheel
You will learn the basics of throwing on the wheel in this 1.5-hour class, with the last 30 minutes being reserved for cleanup.
Cool Critters – Youth
Kick off this Experience off by having kids create their own small pet out of clay.
Art Explorers: Woodland Wonderland
Create your own woodland wonderland in this mixed media class. Your kids will learn how to sew felted woodland animals like owls, bears, rabbits, foxes, and deer. In the second part of this class, they will sculpt and glaze trees, bushes, and caves while learning about the environment that these woodland creatures thrive in.
Jewish Fertility Foundation
The Jewish Fertility Foundation engages hopeful parents by providing financial assistance, emotional support, infertility education, and community programming to those struggling to build their families.
Intermediate Mahjong
You’ve learned the basic mahjong skills and are ready to take it to the next level. Join us at the JCC for this 3-week course to build comprehensive strategy.
Beginning Mahjong
Have you been curious about learning how to play Mah jongg, or interested in brushing up on your skills?
Moving Traditions
Sundays
In these groups, teens grades 8 – 10, come together in a safe space to discuss and process relevant teenage topics with their group mentor through the lenses of Jewish Wisdom and socio-emotional growth.
Clay Kids: Fall Harvest Handbuilding
Explore the expansive world of nature and ceramics through handbuilding in this fun and approachable kid’s course.
Clay Kids: Fairytale Forest
Create your own Fairytale Forest made from clay in this fun and approachable youth clay class.
Clay Teens: Wheel
In this ceramics class, your teen will learn the basics of working on a pottery wheel. With hands-on guidance from our experienced instructor, students will create their very own bowls, cups, and creative vessels on the pottery wheel.Â
Ceramics: Creature Creation
Learn how to use stains and glazes to highlight details and make animal sculptures come to life
Ceramics One Timers Wheel Caregiver and Me
Spend time making memories with your little one in this adult and kid friendly wheel class.