The Boulder JCC moved to its current campus in 2016. Since then, the reach of the JCC has continued to expand, increasing opportunities to bring people of all ages together for connection. The JCC’s offerings in Boulder County and beyond have evolved to meet the needs of the community. Over the last year, staff, board, and community members worked together to craft our new Vision, Mission, and Values statements to accurately reflect who we are and what we do. We are thrilled to share these with you.
Rooted in Jewish culture, we envision a Boulder County where everyone feels valued, connected, and celebrated.
VISION VALUES MISSION
We are a home for community that builds relationships, embraces differences, and embodies what Jewish life can be.
COMMUNITY. Bringing people together strengthens relationships and creates meaning and connection.
JOY. Celebrating life together, whether major milestones or simple moments, uplifts us all.
CARE. Supporting neighbors through life’s difficult times is an essential part of showing up for one another.
RESPECT. Being truly welcoming means embracing people of all backgrounds and identities.
GROWTH. Learning and curiosity are never-ending pursuits to be nurtured at all ages.
GENEROSITY. Choosing to give inspires us to be our best selves.
A COMMUNITY OF JOYFUL CHILDREN AND PARENTS GROWING TOGETHER.
THE JCC IS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER JAY AND ROSE PHILLIPS
290 Households participated in Early Learning and Specialty Programs
DURING THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR IN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (ECC), THERE WERE: loads of laundry in the infant room 400+ kisses goodbye and hugs hello 53,300 Camp families
500+ ECC families 163
sled rides down the hills in and around the ECC
58% of families receive scholarships or discounts to the ECC and Youth and Camp programs
DURING THE SUMMER 2022 CAMP SEASON, THERE WERE: dance parties to “Golden Boy”
157 pieces of art created
2,400
230 flower crowns made and worn ?? ?Approximately one million questions asked by the children
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HERE FOR YOU. THE JCC IS
When the Marshall Fire devastated our community on December 30, 2021, we opened our doors. Many of those impacted made the JCC their first stop. We activated our staff and volunteers to help anyone in need.
263 gallons of soup made for community members in need
Throughout the winter and spring, in collaboration with JEWISHcolorado, Conscious Alliance, and many volunteers, we made and delivered over 1,500 meals to Marshall Fire victims and other community members needing support.
2,500 cookies baked for first responders
“The Boulder JCC, Jewish Family Service, and the Community Foundation of Boulder County provided comfort, support, monetary assistance, much-needed technology, psychological counseling, and most importantly, hope to my family who lost everything in the Marshall Fire. After the fire, my parents and my son who was living with them ended up on the doorstep of the Boulder JCC and were welcomed with hugs, snacks, and a quiet place to sit. Our family is forever humbled by the kindness, generosity, and assistance of our community during this challenging time.”
Melissa Hinebauch, Boulder Native
WELCOMING. THE JCC IS
“The JCC has been very welcoming to our family. We moved here from New York last year, and when we got here, the JCC supported us in so many ways. They let me use office space when I needed it because we were affected by the fires. They’ve included us in programming. They’ve brought us soup and Passover meals, and we’ve done kids’ classes and camps. It’s only been a year, and we already love the JCC and we’re happy to be a part of it.”
Liz and Cole Morrison, Early Childhood Center Parents and Community Members
28 New(ish) to Boulder events
500+ community members celebrated Fall with us at our 2nd annual Fall Fest
“I moved back to Boulder in 2016 and the JCC grand opening was one of the first events I remember attending. It’s become clear to me since then that you are leading much more than a facility. The Boulder JCC is a really unifying and welcoming force in our community and we’re stronger because of you.”
Allison Billings, Executive Director, Impact on Education
From March through August of 2022, the JCC welcomed 13 newlysettled Afghan refugee women, and hosted intensive English classes and childcare.
150+ people have come to the JCC to try their hand at pickleball
A PREMIERE EVENT SPACE. THE JCC IS
Each year, the JCC is the chosen venue for nonprofits, businesses, and families in Boulder County.
“There is no way I can express my gratitude for everything the JCC did to make our event a huge success – which it was. We were blown away by the result of our event. You went above and beyond.”
Natalee Roeder, Medicine Horse
375 events hosted at the JCC, including 50+ for nonprofit organizations
COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABILITY. THE JCC IS
3,700+ pounds of produce donated by Milk and Honey Farm
Milk and Honey Farm is now using no-till methods for growing organic vegetablessequestering carbon in the soil and making our fields more resilient in the face of extreme weather events.
“The Milk and Honey Farm at the Boulder JCC is a place where we can all learn and participate in our local sustainable food system. We love going to the farm to visit the goats—especially in the spring when all the babies are born!”
Taber Ward and Ashton Phillips, ECC Parents, Goat Co-op Members, and Milk and Honey Farm Volunteers
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field trips bringing over 150 new people to the farm
Milk and Honey Farm and Becca Gan Levy (“Farmer Becca”) have won two prestigious awards this year:
• Boulder County Public Health’s 2022 Healthy Community Award for providing produce donations since 2019
• Boulder County’s Environmental Stewardship Award for promoting environmental stewardship
4 baby goats born
THE JCC IS
A GATHERING PLACE FOR BOULDER’S TEENS.
120,000
448
68 bees the Teen Cohort built homes for pizza slices eaten at Jewish Culture Club hours spent by Jewish Culture Club participants playing games, doing arts and crafts, and connecting
“The JCC has been profound for community building and meeting people that I might not have known otherwise. To always have a Jewish community in a largely non-Jewish area is fantastic.”
Leah Frankel, BJTI NaviG8 mentor, Jewish Culture Club Leader, and Teen Farm Camp Participant
“[The JCC] has been a powerful place for my development and my Jewish identity. You can meet all of the people from your community, connect quickly, and keep those friendships for a long time.”
Gabe Weksler, BJTI NaviG8 mentor, Jewish Culture Club Leader
THE JCC IS
ARTS, CULTURE, AND EDUCATION.
20,000+
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9 short films shown throughout the year at ReelAbilities and the Boulder Jewish Film Festival full feature films and
500+ people joined us on Pearl Street for the Boulder Jewish Festival yards of yarn woven in our weaving classes pounds of clay turned to art in our clay workshops
9,000+
“We have been members of the Boulder JCC community since we came here some 16 years ago, and have watched it grow and evolve into the multi-faceted organization it is today. We still find many programs and activities that appeal to our generation, and are truly impressed with the staff and their flexibility in adapting to the challenges of the past few years.”
Judy and Alan Megibow, Community Members
3 gallery openings at the Messinger Gallery
FUTURE GENERATIONS. THE JCC IS
The Carob Legacy Circle is a group of community members who have chosen to include the Boulder JCC in their estate plans or make a gift to our endowment. The name “Carob” was chosen because of the intergenerational symbolism the carob tree has in Jewish culture. The carob tree does not fruit for seventy years, rendering it a beautiful metaphor for legacy giving and the lasting effects it can have in our community.
“We were both raised with the understanding that part of being Jewish is being involved. Whether that is giving time, talent, or treasure, participating in Jewish communal life was always a priority for both of us.
When we moved to Boulder and had our son, we got involved with the JCC in hopes that Ezra would be able to attend camp and other programming in what was then the dream of a new building. Now that the building is complete, our whole family has enjoyed a variety of programming within its beautiful walls. We have laughed, learned, and made many friends within a space where all are welcome.
Jewish continuity is extremely important to us. We participated in the Carob Legacy Circle because we want to ensure that there will always be a Boulder JCC to function as a central gathering space for Jews in Boulder County. We hope that many generations to come will be able to utilize this space and enjoy all that the Boulder J has to offer.”
The Margolis Family MICHAEL, EZRA, AND BETH MARGOLIS
Marla Rutherford Photography
Carob Legacy Circle
YOU. THE JCC IS
“The JCC is the pure essence of giving.”
Lisa Church, Board of Directors, and Jon Church, Community Member
All that we do is made possible because of you. THANK YOU.
Our impact is made possible because of your generosity. Your support allows us to continue providing programs and services in the community. Please make your donation today.
• Give online at support.boulderjcc.org/donate or scan the QR code below.
• Give with a check or credit card by returning the enclosed envelope.
• Call Sara Skerpan at (720) 749-2547 with questions or to make your gift over the phone.
• Call Sara Skerpan if you would like to name the Boulder JCC in your estate plans, as a beneficiary of an IRA or insurance policy, or would like more information about making a non-cash gift of cryptocurrency or appreciated securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc.).
• There are many ways to support the Boulder JCC. Visit boulderjcc.org/waystogive for more information.
