Boulder Jewish Community Center

WE ARE A HOME FOR COMMUNITY THAT BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS, EMBRACES DIFFERENCES, AND EMBODIES WHAT JEWISH LIFE CAN BE.

JAY AND ROSE PHILLIPS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER: THE PHILLIPS ECC IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, LINGUISTIC, COGNITIVE, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF EACH CHILD WHILE SUPPORTING THE WHOLE FAMILY. THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS, THE PHILLIPS ECC PROVIDES A WELCOMING ENTRY POINT FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 0-5 YEARS OLD TO MAKE FRIENDS, LEARN, AND GROW TOGETHER. THE PHILLIPS ECC INCLUDES THE BOULDER JCC PRESCHOOL, INFANT AND TODDLER PROGRAMS, PARENTING PROGRAMS, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIALTY CLASSES. THE NATIONAL RECOGNIZED SCHOOL OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY IN A CONSTRUCTIVIST EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT THAT IS DESIGNED TO NOURISH CHILDREN'S INNATE SENSE OF WONDER, CURIOSITY, AND SELF-ESTEEM. YOUTH, CAMP, AND TEENS: THE YOUTH, CAMP, AND TEEN DEPARTMENT OF THE BOULDER JCC PROVIDES SUMMER DAY CAMP, AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, CLUBS IN LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS, AND SCHOOL DAY-OUT PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS AGES 5-17. TOGETHER, THESE PROGRAMS CREATE A VIBRANT, ENRICHING, AND FUN EXPERIENCE THAT IS DESIGNED TO INSPIRE CAMPERS AND/OR PARTICIPANTS TO LEARN, GROW, AND EXPLORE THEIR INTERESTS WHILE CREATING LASTING MEMORIES AND FRIENDSHIPS. ADULT PROGRAMS: THE BOULDER JCC SERVES ADULTS THROUGH SEVERAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING WOMEN OF THE J. WOMEN OF THE J CONNECTS WOMEN IN GREATER BOULDER JEWISH COMMUNITY AND THEIR FRIENDS WITH FUN SOCIAL EVENTS AND MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE LECTURES, LUNCH AND LEARNS, AND ARTS-RELATED PROGRAMS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND RECREATIONAL EVENTS. FARM AND SUSTAINABILITY: THE MILK AND HONEY FARM AT THE J INTEGRATES FARMING AND SUSTAINABILITY INTO ALL DEPARTMENT AND PROGRAM AREAS AT THE JCC. THE FARM ITSELF IS A 2+ ACRE JEWISH EDUCATIONAL SUSTAINABLE FARM WITH A BARN, GREENHOUSE, DONATION GARDENS, AND ANIMALS. THE PROGRAM BRINGS THE GREATER COMMUNITY TOGETHER VIA EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO IGNITE WONDER AND DISCOVERY, GROUNDED IN VAST JEWISH HERITAGE, TRADITION, AND VALUES. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE JEWISH HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, SUMMER CAMPS, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, AND ADULT EDUCATION. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES: THE BOULDER JCC OFFERS SEVERAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC TO CREATE COMMUNITY, AWAKEN MINDS, AND LIVE OUR VALUES. EXAMPLES OF THESE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING A JEWISH LIBRARY CALLED HASIFRIA, RUNNING A HEALTH FAIR, PROVIDING AND WELCOMING COMMITTEE, HOSTING A MONTHLY MEETING OF ALL OF THE LOCAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS, AND BEING A CENTRAL LOCATION FOR EVENT AND RENTAL SPACE. HASIFRIA AT THE J IS A COMMUNITY LIBRARY, TEACHER RESOURCE CENTER, AND GATHERING PLACE PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND MATERIALS TO PROMOTE JEWISH LEARNING, IDENTITY, AND CULTURAL CONNECTION FOR FAMILIES, EDUCATORS, STUDENTS, CLERGY, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND ORGANIZATIONS. THE LIBRARY HOUSES A REB ZALMAN COLLECTION AS WELL AS APPROXIMATELY 6000 ADDITIONAL VOLUMES. AS A GENERAL RESOURCE FOR JEWISH LIFE IN BOULDER, THE WELCOMING COMMITTEE WELCOMES NEW FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO BOULDER. IT CONNECTS THOSE WHO WANT TO BECOME MORE INVOLVED IN JEWISH LIFE. THE JCC IS A UNIQUE COMMUNITY ASSET IN BOULDER, PROVIDING MEETING AND RENTAL SPACE TO BUSINESSES, NONPROFITS, AND FOR INDIVIDUAL CELEBRATIONS AND EVENTS.